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Page 5 Significant Developments  Lead story in Naval Technologies on Surface Ships photograph: Lockheed Martin Stealth technology construction techniques result in a ship that is harder to detect by one or more of radar, visual, sonar, and infrared methods. These techniques borrow ROMEO AHOY: A fast track $2 billion from stealth aircraft technology. India-US FMS deal for 24 MH-60R Samir Advani (Retd) ASW choppers is on the horizon Page 6 Interview SeaGuardian

Robert Schoeffling, GA-ASI International Strategic Development Page 7 Blue Water UAS’ Navy can use all type of UAS’ like mini, micro, small, vertical take off and land- ing (VTUAS’), medium altitude endurance (MALE), high altitude endurance (HALE) and UCAS. They can be employed in dangerous, challenging and sensitive environment. Lt General Naresh Chand (Retd) Page 9 Exercise Sea Vigil – A Multi-Tiered Patrol and Surveillance Mechanism The scale of the exercise was unprec- edented in terms of the geographical extent, the number of stakeholders involved, the number of units participating and in terms of the objectives to be met. Rear Sushil Ramsay (Retd) Page 10 India Kicks Off $3 billion Programme for Acquiring 111 Naval Utility Helicopters This is the first project under the ambitious Strategic Partnership Model. Vishal Thapar Page 10 Generational India Flags Off $5.6 billion Programme to Build 6 Submarines Under SP Model Mazagon Docks, L&T believed to be front- Transformation of runners in competition. Vishal Thapar

Plus INS Kohassa – Forward India’s Fleet Air Arm Operating Air Base 8 News in Brief 11 Acquisition of P-8I, LRMR&ASW aircraft has substantially augmented the long range and long endurance capability to remain on task for surveillance and reconnaissance missions

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This issue coincides with the hensive modernisation plans for there is a marginal increase in be employed in dull, dirty and Aero India Show 2019 being its Fleet Air Arm through a two- Aircrafts and Aeroengines to dangerous missions. An article held at Bengaluru from Febru- pronged approach. Firstly imple- the tune of `500 crores and for on India’s quest for naval UAS’ ary 20-24. The show is one of menting mid-life upgrades and Naval Fleet there is an increase including armed one like the the largest in Asia and mainly the upgrade of existing aerial of `869 crores- the key ele- General Atomics Aeronautical displays military aircraft, heli- platforms and secondly through ments of the Navy. Media had Systems’ Guardian although its copters and unmanned aerial the acquisition of state-of-the- reported that with the 2019 bud- details are not known. The Navy systems. India’s prowess in art aerial platforms. The author get, the Government is unable also lacks in rotary ship based air power and development of reviews all the aerial platforms to pay for committed liabilities UAS’ but there seems to be no aerial platforms is also on dis- held and what the future holds which implies that the past capi- progress. This issue just about play. In all, a total of 57 aerial for them. In technology devel- tal allocations have not kept up wraps up with highlighting some platforms will be on dynamic or opment, India is well on its way with the fiscal requirements thus key acquisitions of 2019 and the static display. Navy is the only to design and launch its home this problem has arisen which usual news digest. Happy read- branch of military which employs grown aircraft carrier but is still requires a very careful review. ing and hope to see you dis-

EDITORIAL subsurface, surface and aerial aeons away in developing its During the election year all cerning readers at Hall E, Stall platforms. own carrier based fighter. governments also splurge in Number 1.5. The fleet air arm is a key The article on surface populists schemes. Unmanned component of the Navy’s com- ship naval technologies cov- Aerial Systems (UAS’) are very bat power. Thus the lead article ers stealth, littoral combat ship versatile and can be used in a is on the current and future sta- design, sensors and armament. variety of roles to continuously tus of the ’s Fleet Stealth technology construction carrying out of reconnaissance Air Arm. The author argues con- techniques include prevention and surveillance, and acquiring vincingly that a well-balanced or partial prevention of detection of domain intelligence. It can and credible naval air arm plays by one or more of radar, visual, also carry out limited domina- a significant role in building a sonar, and infrared methods. tion with the use of armed UAS’. true-blue water capability and These techniques are a spin of UAS’ can be employed in all strategic reach, thus the Indian technologies use for aerial plat- weather conditions by day and Navy’s Maritime Doctrine has forms. India’s annual Budget is night without endangering any Jayant BaranwaL rightly incorporated compre- once again here and as usual naval personal. They can thus Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

photograph: Cochin Shipyard n Sushil Ramsay (Retd) bished INS Vikramaditya. Accordingly, MiG-29K fighter aircraft was selected for ecognising the imperatives the two carriers. The induction of MiG-29K, of a well-balanced and cred- multi-role fighter aircraft with air combat, ible naval air arm’s significant ground attack and maritime strike capa- role in building a true-blue bilities has proved to be a potent combat- water capability and strategic ant for the Carrier Battle Group (CBG). The Rreach, the Indian Navy’s Maritime Doc- aircraft with its air-to-air ‘Infra Red’ and trine has rightly incorporated comprehen- ‘Beyond Visual Range’ missiles, guided and sive modernisation plan for its Fleet Air unguided bombs, anti-ship missiles, data- Arm through a two-pronged approach. link capability, a credible EW suite and The mid-life upgrades and the process of buddy tanking, makes it a versatile and modernisation of existing aircraft, and potent fighter aircraft. MiG-29K has stabi- through the acquisition of state-of-the-art lised as frontline fighter aircraft of Indian and versatile top-end technology-based air- Navy and its operational availability has craft and incumbent capabilities. The criti- steadily improved. cal staff requirements for the acquisition The 40,000-tonne IAC-1, Vikrant which of sophisticated platforms include; state is presently under construction at Cochin of the art sensors, communications and Shipyard Ltd. and expected to be inducted weapons, advanced avionics, aero frames, by 2020, will deploy about 30 combat air- aero engines, ancillary systems, etc. craft mix of MiG-29K and LCA (Navy) in Short Take-Off But Assisted Recovery (STO- Maritime Reconnaissance BAR) configuration. Considering the inordi- This strategy has realised rich dividends as nate slippages in the development process is evident through big-ticket acquisition of and serious technical glitches relating to P-8I, Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance weight to power ratio, Indian Navy has & Anti-Submarine Warfare (LRMR&ASW) Undocking of IAC (Vikrant) at Cochin Shipyard, ruled out LCA (Navy) for IAC-1, Vikrant. aircraft from Boeing through direct Foreign Consequently, Indian Navy has begun a Military Sales from the USA. Post the initial craft segment, a global RFI was floated for Squadrons to be setup in Gujarat and search for a Multi-Role Carrier Borne Fight- order of eight aircraft Indian Navy has exer- Medium Range Maritime Reconnaissance Tamil Nadu where sanctioned Do-228 will ers (MRCBF) for IAC-1 and its follow-on. cised the option clause and ordered four (MRMR) aircraft to replace the fleet of 10 be based. Besides, this sanction comprises The RFI for 57 MRCBF had elicited response more P-8I, totalling to an inventory of 12. Islanders. The Defence Acquisition Council requisite manpower for manning addi- from all leading global MRCBF manufactur- Acquisition of P-8I, LRMR&ASW air- of the Ministry of Defence has accepted the tional aircraft in existing Dornier Surveil- ers to answer queries on technical param- craft has substantially augmented the long necessity for procuring nine MRMR aircraft lance Squadrons in Kerala and Andaman eters, budgetary estimates, likely level of reach and long endurance capability to for the Indian Navy. This project, however, Islands, as well. indigenisation, transfer of technology and remain on task for surveillance and recon- appears to be in limbo. schedule of deliveries after a contract is naissance missions. This versatile platform In the meantime, to bridge critical capa- Carrier Borne Fighters inked. RFI required details whether the has emerged as a real game-changer during bility gap in the Medium Range segment, Short Take-off But Arrested Recovery aircraft is single or twin-seat (or available operational deployments of Indian Navy on December 29, 2016 the Government (STOBAR) scheme was approved both for as both), and if it has one or two engines; fleets; during own operational work-up, had concluded a contract for procurement the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier, IAC-1, whether it can perform STOBAR or Catapult bi-lateral and multi-lateral exercises with of 12 Dornier aircraft with Hindustan Aero- Vikrant and the modernised and refur- Assisted Take-off But Arrested Recovery foreign navies. During Humanitarian and nautics Limited for delivery to commence (CATOBAR) operations, or both; whether Disaster Relief missions, P-8I has rendered in January 2019. The new the aircraft is already in operational use or yeoman service. Submarine deployments aircraft being delivered will be fitted with The Kamov 31 AEW helicopter not; whether helmet-mounted displays and from hostile countries are most effectively improved ‘state-of-the-art’ sensors and from Russia has proved large-area displays are integrated and fit- tracked right from the time of entry in to equipment which include glass cockpit, ted; is auto-landing an option; and whether Indian Ocean, thus providing Real-time Advanced Surveillance Radar, ELINT, Opti- a versatile platform in or not an Active Electronically Scanned data of immense strategic value. P-8I has cal sensors and networking features. The Array radar is fitted. been deployed way beyond the conven- aircraft would enhance Maritime Domain the segment of airborne Currently, six aircraft are compatible, tional reach and has earned accolades when Awareness through round the clock sen- namely; Dassault’s Rafale, Boeing’s F/A-18 deployed to operate from Indo-Pacific Fleet sor-based surveillance and provide target- early warning to beef up Super Hornet, Russian MiG-29K, Lockheed Headquarters, Australia, Japan, etc. ing data in areas of operation to ward off Martin F-35B and F-35C, and Gripen from Encouraged by the global response terror and other threats from sea. surveillance at sea Saab, Sweden. While F/A-18, Super Hornet, in offering the advanced technology that Government of India on January 17, Rafale and MiG-29K are twin engine jets, is unmatched in the Long-Range MR air- 2019 has sanctioned three new Naval Air the remaining three have single engine.

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photographS: Boeing, US Navy, SP Guide Pubns The acquisition of 24 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters opens new vistas for Indian Navy’s long-term requirements for 123 Naval Multi-Role Helicopters and 111 twin-engine armed Naval Utility Helicopters

bidder, after the Italian firm Finmeccanica (now Leonardo) was ruled out of the com- petition due to the allegations of scam in VIP helicopters deal by the Government of India. Seahawk S-70B was selected for its advanced ASW and anti-surface warfare capabilities to take on the underwater and over the surface threats. However, MoD fore-closed the procurement of 16 S-70B Seahawk helicopters from Sikorsky for var- ious reasons. Finally, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on August 26, 2018, has approved procurement of 24 MRH. Availability of MRH with the Navy would plug the existing capa- bility gap which is the most critical need of Indian Navy. This contract when fructifies will be another direct Government-to-Gov- Responses received to RFI are under an ernment (G2G) deal, also known as Direct internal evaluation to arrive at the best Foreign Military Sale (FMS) with the US and option. RFP is expected to be promulgated worth approximately $1.8 billion. MH-60R shortly. Those in the reckoning could be helicopters are also designated as Seahawk Boeing’s F/A-18 Super Hornet, Lockheed multi-mission helicopters, capable of ASW Martin’s F-35 and the Dassault’s Rafale and anti-surface warfare roles. both possessing the naval versions which Consequent to approval of the Gov- operate in the CATOBAR mode. Responses ernment a “Letter of Request” was issued from the vendors have been comprehen- on November 15, 2018, to the US Gov- sive and are presently under examina- ernment to acquire 24 Naval Multi-Role, tion. The aircraft selected would be such MH-60 ‘Romeo’ Helicopters at a cost of that changes required to the existing air- `13,500 crore (approximately $1.8 bil- craft carriers to operate the aircraft, if any, lion). The request for the helicopters is would be minimal. The RFP for 57 MRCBF is made as an “Urgent Requirement”. The likely to be issued in 2019. MH-60R, Seahawk considered the world’s most advanced maritime helicopter will be Indigenous Aircraft Carrier – 2 armed for the ASW and anti-surface war- The second Indigenous Aircraft Carrier fare role and will be duly fitted with mis- (IAC-2) is expected to be an electric pro- siles and torpedoes. pelled, 65,000 tonnes CATOBAR Carrier. The acquisition of 24 MH-60R Seahawk At present, the case is being examined helicopters opens new vistas for the Indian and deliberated in MoD with reference Navy’s long-term requirements for 123 to the overall financial implications of Naval Multi-Role Helicopters (NMRH) and the Project vis-à-vis Indian Navy’s long- 111 twin-engine armed Naval Utility Heli- term budget availability. After receiving copters (NUH) programmes under the the ‘Acceptance of Necessity’ (AoN), the ‘Make in India’ initiative and in partnership design feasibility study will be undertaken with the indigenous Private Sector under in-house for which the Navy will seek con- Strategic Partnership Model. sultancy from a reputed design house. The The response to RFIs for both projects exact scope of work and timelines for exe- has been very encouraging. Several OEMs cution of IAC-2 can only be done after AoN have shown interest towards manufactur- is received and design feasibility study is ing these helicopters in India. The NUH is complete. the basic ship borne utility armed, twin- IAC-2 is being designed to meet the engine helicopter with relatively lesser com- requirements of Indian Navy in the chal- plexities, which are likely to be inducted in lenging future strategic environment. The a phased manner commencing 2024. The carrier will provide critical capabilities to NMRH is a complex platform with sophisti- the future naval force, which would be cen- cated weapons and sensors. Therefore, the tral to Indian Navy’s operational philoso- induction of NMRH may take one or two phy to secure national maritime interest in years more than the NUH. The most sig- the future. nificant aspect of the Strategic Partnership is that it will facilitate the Indian industry Rotary Wing in imbibing niche technologies in helicop- The acquisition of Kamov 31 AEW heli- ter manufacturing which would benefit copter from Russia has proved a versa- the industry as well as the Indian Armed tile platform in the segment of airborne Forces in the long run. early warning to beef up surveillance at sea. Encouraged by its established (Top) Boeing P-8I aircraft, (middle) F/A-18E Block III Super Hornet; (above) Kamov 31 AEW helicopter. Conclusion capability and performance at sea, addi- The coming decades certainly hold enor- tional units of Kamov 31 helicopters are Navy does not seem to have a choice More than a decade ago, the Indian Navy mous promise for substantial growth and being acquired. However, the rotary wing for an intrinsic carrier borne fixed wing began the process of finding a suitable empowerment of the Indian Navy’s Fleet Air based capability is restricted by limited AEW aircraft. replacement for the Seaking helicopters by Arm. With the kind of capabilities on the endurance and reach of the platform at The Sea King 42B and Kamov 28 heli- floating a global tender for 16 helicopters anvil, it would emerge as a credible force to sea. What Indian Navy really requires copters, in ASW and anti-ship strike roles with an option clause for another eight, in tackle multi-dimensional challenges of the is the intrinsic AEW capability through and integral to ships have also aged and 2008 for its warships and for upgrading future and play its part in making Indian fixed wing aircraft to meet the long term need to be replaced with Multi-Role Heli- diminishing ASW capabilities of her fleet. Navy, a truly Blue Water Navy with extended requirements of power projection, domi- copters (MRH). The procurement of ade- In the open bidding process, the US firm reach and prowess to meet strategic tasks in nating the littorals if and when required, quate number of MRH is essential for the Sikorsky was selected in December 2014. consonance with national maritime security

SP www.spsnavalforces.com and to influence the land battle. Indian growth of Rotary Wing Fleet. Sikorsky emerged as the sole successful imperatives.

4 1/2019 Technology Significant Developments in Naval Technologies on Surface Ships

Stealth technology construction techniques result in a ship that is harder to detect by one or more of radar, visual, sonar, and infrared methods. These techniques borrow from stealth aircraft technology

photograph: US Navy n Commodore Samir Advani (Retd) integrated electric propulsion. Unmanned Surface Vessels. The last he increasing complexities decade has seen a flurry of activity in of operations in the maritime unmanned aerial vehicles and in turn with arena is throwing up fresh chal- advanced navigation abilities the growth lenges as well as forcing the of Unmanned or Autonomous Underwater navies to have a relook at their Vehicles. Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV) Tdoctrine and operational philosophy. With however, were not given the necessary push. the increasing emphasis of Operations But, just as Air Forces have taken to UAVs, Other Than War (OOTW), wherein prob- the next stage will be when naval forces ability of direct naval combat between resort to wider use of USVs to meet their adversaries, is increasingly seen to be very surveillance needs, and in turn for some low, the growing and often prohibitive cost offensive tasks. The roles could range from of modern weapons; navies around the anti-terrorism patrols, surface attack, force world have been forced to factor in varied protection, MCM, discrete surveillance (read and often conflicting demands (from plat- EW patrols), and even shallow water ASW forms, equipment and personnel). tasks. The USV can either be controlled from shore for coastal protection or from Technological Advancements Relevant to a ship giving the fleet an added flexibility the Surface Navy and reach at a fraction of a cost of an air Few technologies which can play an impor- asset. Further it also removes the man from tant part in the modern maritime arena US Navy’s newest and most technologically advanced warship, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) the vicinity of action, thereby providing an and provide new tools are listed below: unmanned element to be sent on hazardous Stealth Ships. The US Navy inducted larger ships capable of being used as fer- Navy and lends the Independence variant missions. To ensure a ‘man in the loop’ con- the USS Zumwalt, a “stealth” ship, in Octo- ries or even warships. some unique capabilities and sea-keeping cerns that understandably arise, the use of ber 2016. It reflects the most advanced In August 1998, the UK Ministry of characteristics. Its flight deck is the larg- data and video links allow Commanders to technology available for stealth ships and Defence (MoD) awarded a contract to est of any current US Navy surface combat- give executive decisions similar to that used is currently the largest destroyer ever built. Vosper Thornycroft to construct a trima- ant, and its hangar bay is able to hold two by contemporary UAVs. Therefore, the game Despite being 40 per cent larger than an ran hull, Research Vessel (RV) Triton. She MH-60 helicopters. Up to six of these ves- changer in this field has been (a) the ‘drone’ Arleigh Burke Class ship, the radar signa- was launched in May 2000 and delivered in sels are to be built subsequently. like onboard systems controlling navigation ture is more akin to a fishing boat. Present August 2000. Triton then began a two-year Closer home, Survey ship INS Makar, and on-board systems, and (b) mission com- plans include building at least two more. risk reduction trials programme for the UK the first indigenously-built catamaran hull mand and control systems. These two are In designing a ship with reduced radar MoD and the US Department of Defence. vessel of the Indian Navy was commis- integrated with conventional surface ship signature, the main concerns are radar beams In October 2005, the United States sioned in September 2012 and is in active systems and some armament. The main originating from other warships or sea-skim- Navy, based on Austal’s experience, com- service. One presumes that the effective- advantage is of course the ability to lower ming anti-ship missiles with active radar missioned for evaluation the construc- ness of the technology will be used as a costs, near-continuous deployment even in seekers. Therefore, the shape of the ship tion of a General Dynamics LCS trimaran basis for future warships. adverse conditions and safety in hazardous avoids vertical surfaces. Other techniques to designed and built by Austal — the Inde- Trimarans have a number of advantages situations. Rafael’s ‘Protector’ is one such reduce reflections are elimination of cavities pendence. GD functioned as the ship sys- over comparable monohulls (conventional, operational USV being used extensively for and round surfaces such as turrets and fun- tems integrator, and is responsible for the single-hulled sailboats). Given two boats of patrolling and Force Protection duties in nels. The hull shapes include tumblehome design, integration and testing of the ship’s the same length, the trimaran has a shal- Navies as widely separated as Latin America hull designs which slope inward from the electronic systems including the combat lower draft, a wider beam, less wetted area, and the Far East. waterline, and Small Waterplane Area Twin system, networks, and sea frame control, and is able to fly more sail area. In addition, Infra-Red Search and Track. Modern Hulls (SWATH) hulls which allow for bet- while the hull was built by Austal. because of the righting moment provided surface navy warfare has depended on ter stability when using a tumblehome hull. The Independence LCS, commissioned by the wide beam, trimarans do not need radars to extend the detection horizon to These Radar Cross-Section (RCS) design prin- in January 2010, is an open ocean capable the weighted keel that is required in mono- beyond line of sight limits. However, this ciples were developed by several navies inde- vessel but is designed to defeat growing lit- hulls. As a result of the wide beam, the tri- comes with the disadvantage of the enemy pendently in the 1980s using work done on toral threats and provide access and domi- maran offers much better straight-line per- also being aware of your presence as soon aircraft RCS reduction as the starting point. nance in the coastal water battle space. The formance than a mono-hull, is able to sail as he detects transmissions radiating out Stealth technology construction tech- trimaran construction is unique to the US in shallower water and for sailing vessel to in all directions, including upwards. The niques result in a ship that is harder to maintain its stability in stronger winds. advantage in the initial detection therefore detect by one or more of radar, visual, appears to be with the airborne platform. sonar, and infrared methods. These tech- The integrated electric Integrated Electric Propulsion Countering low-flying, small RCS anti-ship niques borrow from stealth aircraft technol- The integrated electric propulsion technol- missiles is also one of the major challenges ogy, although some aspects such as wake propulsion technology is an ogy is an arrangement wherein gas turbines that the radar is trying to cope with. One of and acoustic signature reduction (Acoustic or diesel generators or both generate three- the possible solutions is the use of Infra- quieting) are unique to stealth ships’ design. arrangement wherein gas phase electricity which can be used to power Red Search and Track (IRST) technology that Though RCS reduction is a fairly new con- turbines or diesel generators electric motors which turns propellers or could to a degree alleviate the false alarms cept, many other forms of masking a ship water jets. The system uses electric trans- that arise from use of radars this could be have existed for centuries or even millennia. or both generate three-phase mission instead of mechanical transmission a great asset in providing an all-round situ- Littoral Combat Ships and Multi-hulls. which eliminates the need for clutches and ational awareness, 24X7 without any active A trimaran (or double-outrigger) is a mul- electricity which can be used reduces or eliminates the use of gearboxes. transmission. In addition, when a strict tihull boat that comprises a main hull and Some of the advantages of using this emission control policy is in force, the IRST two smaller outrigger hulls (or “floats”) to power electric motors which technology are freedom of placement would be able to provide better surveillance which are attached to the main hull with of engine, less noisy ships, reduction in than the human eye. Previous generations of lateral beams. Most trimarans are sailing turns propellers or water jets weight and volume etc. Warships like HMS IR systems were plagued with two main lacu- yachts designed for recreation or racing; Queen Elizabeth of Royal Navy and Zum- however, newer materials allow them to be walt Class Destroyers of US Navy use the Continued on page 6...

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“We have worked very closely with the Indian Navy to meet their requirements”

SP’s Naval Forces posed a set of questions to Robert Schoeffling, GA-ASI International Strategic Development, who is attending Aero India 2019. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is exhibiting in Hall E, Stand # E2.4 at Aero India. Excerpts from the interview:

photograph: GA-ASI

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SP’s Naval Forces (SP’s): Can you give us for the , MQ-9B SkyGuard- SeaGuardian, the maritime variant of the SP’s: Indian Air Force, according to our an overall understanding of what solu- ian for the Indian Army and the SeaGuard- MQ-9B SkyGuardian in development, is a understanding, also has shown some tions General Atomics offers to various ian for the Indian Navy. These aircraft are highly sophisticated aircraft built on the interest in one of the combat UAVs by markets in the world? the next generation of GA-ASI aircraft, experience gained with the company’s General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. Robert Schoeffling (Schoeffling): Gen- which are designed to provide unsurpassed battle-proven Predator Remotely Piloted Can you advise which UAV is that and eral Atomics (GA) and its affiliated com- endurance, sensor and weapons payload Aircraft (RPA) and is a major evolution- what all does capabilities it brings along, panies constitute one of the world’s lead- capacity, efficiency and reliability, and ary leap forward in overall performance to assist the air forces? ing resources for high-technology systems Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) operability. and reliability. Today, the MQ-9B is being Schoeffling: We are excited that there is ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to General Atomics and Affiliated Compa- built from the ground up to meet global interest across the Indian Military Services electromagnetic systems, remotely oper- nies will exhibit at Aero India 2019 in Hall airworthiness standards. Both hardware for MQ-9B. In particular, we have worked ated intelligence, surveillance and recon- E, Stand # E2.4. and software upgrades were made, such very closely with the Indian Navy to meet naissance (ISR) aircraft, airborne sensors, as improved structural fatigue and dam- their requirements. Ultimately, this will be and advanced electronic, wireless and laser SP’s: How would you elaborate Gen- age tolerance to include more robust a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) procurement technologies. At Aero India, GA is showcas- eral Atomics in terms of technological flight control software. Additionally, and questions regarding the negotiations ing key products from its Aeronautical Sys- advancements in today’s fastest evolving other enhancements allowing operations would best be directed to the Government tems line-up, as well as products from its aerospace and defence world? in adverse weather including icing condi- of India or USG. SP Electromagnetic Systems (EMS). To address Schoeffling: GA-ASI’s innovative high- tions have been made that will meet inter- India’s maritime and overland coverage tech solutions have spawned an ever- national airworthiness standards, which area, General Atomics Aeronautical Sys- growing line of versatile, reliable, cost- includes the ability of the aircraft to sur- For the complete interview, read tems Inc. (GA-ASI) is featuring the Avenger effective, and combat-proven aircraft. vive bird and lightning strikes. SP’s ShowNews Day 1, Aero India 2019

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nae (a) multiple false alarms, and (b) how to A viable alternative is fitting ships with a decoy like Rafael’s ‘Torbuster’ can seduce Railguns rely on the high speed of the cope with multiple targets. When in passive lightweight, very accurate EO Missile hav- and neutralise the torpedo during its run, projectile to inflict the necessary dam- the detection is dependent only on the IR ing a ‘Man in the Loop’, with a reasonable thereby eliminating the requirement of fir- age rather than the use of explosives. The signature of the target, thus providing for a range (about 25 km or so to provide stand- ing multiple decoys and disabling the tor- weapon therefore is used to impart a very very high probability of detection. Advanced off capability), which can incapacitate the pedo threat in one go. Whereas, against high kinetic energy to a projectile (e.g. signal processing techniques ensure a very target. These can easily be mounted on missiles an active off board decoy launched Armour-piercing Fin-stabilized Discarding low FAR. These systems are enhancers in small vessels including smaller patrol craft by ships provides for a better alternative Sabot) rather than using conventional pro- Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief and light helicopters to provide the com- than conventional chaff. pellants. The destructive force of a projectile (HADR) and SAR missions as well. mander an unmatched operational flexibil- EM Railgun. The railgun is a device that depends on its kinetic energy at the point Short Range Surface to Surface Mis- ity. This could be a very effective weapon in uses electromagnetic force to launch high of impact and due to the potentially large sile. The spiralling and prohibitive cost all facets and intensity of maritime opera- velocity projectiles, by means of a sliding velocity of a railgun launched projectile of a conventional Anti-Ship Missiles to be tions. Rafael and MBDA already have such a armature that is accelerated along a pair their destructive force may be much greater used in OOTW, an environment in which missile in their portfolio of naval weapons. of conductive rails. While explosive-pow- than conventionally launched projectiles of ships mostly operate, makes it very diffi- Active Decoys. The next generation ered military guns cannot readily achieve a the same size. The absence of explosive pro- cult to engage a missile worthy target in a decoys, for use by surface combatants and muzzle velocity of more than about 2 km/s, pellants or warheads to store and handle, as cost-effective manner. At the same time, submarines will have an active element to railguns can readily exceed 3 km/s. For a well as the low cost of projectiles compared guns have a limited range, and result in increase the effectiveness of the decoys similar projectile, the range of railguns may to conventional weaponry and the corre- exposing the warship to man portable or and multiply the chances of survival of exceed that of conventional guns. Ranges sponding reduction in wear and tear of the

SP www.spsnavalforces.com remote missiles such as RPGs or SAM-7s. the platform manifold. An active torpedo also would accordingly be enhanced. gun, come as additional advantages.

6 1/2019 Unmanned Systems Blue Water UAS’ Navy can use all type of UAS’ like mini, micro, small, vertical take off and landing (VTUAS’), medium altitude endurance (MALE), high altitude endurance (HALE) and UCAS. They can be employed in dangerous, challenging and sensitive environment.

photograph: GA-ASI n Lt General Naresh Chand (retd) autonomous helicopter. The MQ-8C Fire Scout’s airframe is based on the commer- nmanned Aerial Systems cial Bell 407, a proven helicopter with more (UAS’) are very versatile and than 1,600 airframes produced and over can be used in a variety of 4.4 million flight hours. It also has the abil- roles to continuously carrying ity to autonomously take-off and land on out of reconnaissance and sur- any aviation-capable ship and from pre- Uveillance, and acquiring of domain intel- pared and unprepared landing zones. It ligence. It can also carry out limited domi- has a speed of 135 knots (max), ceiling of nation with the use of armed UAS’. UAS’ 16,000 ft, range/endurance of 1,227 nmi can be employed in all weather conditions (about 2000 km)/12 hrs, payload (Internal) by day and night without endangering any 500 lbs, has EO/IR/LRF/Communication naval personal. They can thus be employed relay/AIS/Maritime Radar (future) and in in dangerous, challenging and sensitive the future COBRA Mine Detector will also environment. US is leading in this field and be included. they are developing UAS’ as a multi-role option which are very cost effective. The ScanEagle possible roles are: ScanEagle is a long-endurance unmanned zz Provide real time imagery through aerial system (UAS’) designed and manu- reconnaissance, surveillance, targeting factured by Insitu Inc., a wholly owned and intelligence gathering by using a subsidiary of the Boeing Company. Having combination of infrared/optical sensor been introduced into service in 2005, the and a laser target designator. ScanEagle is now used by the US Marine zz It could carry a common data link and Corps, US Navy, US Air Force, US Depart- serve as a radio/data relay platform. Guardian from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems ment of Defence, Australian Army and the This could be expanded to the role of UK Ministry of Defence. an airborne platform for tactical control Autonomous Aerial Refueling (AAR) of an programme of record calls for 68 aircraft systems. This could be further devel- unmanned aircraft. It can be equipped with to be fielded. Capabilities oped into carrying out time critical electro-optics (EO), infrared (IR), synthetic Scan Eagle delivers persistent imagery on operations and network centric warfare. aperture radar (SAR), inverse SAR, ground Northrop Grumman’s Fire Scout UAS’ land or at sea for a variety of commercial zz Can enhance sensor capability for naval moving target indicator (GMTI), electronic Fire Scout is a combat proven, autonomous and defence missions at a fraction of the surface fire by reducing the sensor to support measures (ESM) and maritime helicopter system that provides real-time cost of other surveillance methods. Lat- shooter time. moving target indicator (MMTI) sensors Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, est ScanEagle features upgraded avionics, zz Provide real-time battle damage assess- apart from air to ground weapons. The nav- and Target-acquisition (ISR&T), laser des- expanded payload options and a new heavy ment. igation of the UCAS is controlled by hybrid ignation, and battle management to tacti- fuel purpose-built propulsion system that zz Search and rescue as amply proved GPS and vision-based system. cal users. Fire Scout has the ability operate dramatically improves reliability and per- during Tsunami search operations in from any air-capable ship or land base in formance. Scan Eagle can operate up to Andaman and . The Boeing’s MQ-25 support persistent ISR&T requirements. 19,500 feet (5,943 meters) and loiter over UAV would home in on an emergency Boeing is bringing the future of unmanned There are two Fire Scout variants –MQ-8B a battlefield for extended missions of 24+ beacon and drop a line when overhead. aircraft carrier aviation to the US Navy with and MQ-8C. hours, depending on system configuration. zz Surveillance and overt action against its MQ-25 which will provide the needed MQ-8B Fire Scout. The smaller MQ-8B The ScanEagle is not fitted with landing piracy. refueling capability thereby extending the Fire Scout has deployed on multiple frigates gear, but is catapult-launched from a pneu- zz Unmanned Combat Aerial Systems combat range of deployed Boeing F/A-18 and is currently deployed on a Littoral Com- matically operated wedge launcher, pro- (UCAS’) being used for launching air to Super Hornet, Boeing EA-18G Growler, and bat Ship (LCS). The MQ-8B advanced control pelling the aircraft at a velocity of 25m/s. surface weapons. Lockheed Martin F-35C fighters. MQ-25 stations incorporate the US Navy’s Tactical When its mission is completed, the ScanEa- Navy can use all type of UAS’ like mini, brings the right combination of refueling, Control System (TCS), Tactical Common gle uses SkyHook technology for recovery, micro, small, vertical take off and land- autonomy, and seamless carrier deck inte- Data Link (TCDL), and robust communi- comprising of an arresting line suspended ing (VTUAS’), medium altitude endurance gration to deliver a solution that meets the cations. MQ-8B Fire Scout has also been in the air from a 15.2m boom. A hook (MALE), high altitude endurance (HALE) US Navy’s requirement of developing a low deployed in Afghanistan to support coun- installed on the vehicle’s wingtip catches and UCAS’. The bigger fixed wing UAS’ cost unmanned aerial refueling aircraft. ter- improvised explosive device (IED) oper- onto the arresting line, suspending the air- operate from coastal areas as they need ations. This system has completed more craft. Flies in extreme environments and more elaborate infrastructure for land- MQ-4C Triton Broad Area Maritime than 16,600 flight hours over 6,200 sorties. supports a range of imager configurations ing and take of which is difficult from a Surveillance (BAMS) UAS’ The Navy has integrated a multi-mode mari- that can be quickly modified in the field. It ship except an air craft carrier. VTUAS’ or Northrop Grumman’s MQ-4C Triton time radar on MQ-8B and tested an onboard has 6,000+ shipboard flights, 48,000+ ship- rotary UAS’ are more suitable for other unmanned aircraft system (UAS’) pro- weapons capability, the Advanced Precision board flight hours and is operating on 13 surface platforms. vides real-time intelligence, surveillance Kill Weapon System (APKWS). The MQ-8B different classes of ships. The advance navies are rushing to and reconnaissance (ISR) over vast ocean Fire Scout has also demonstrated the ability develop suitable UAS’ for their naval fleet and coastal regions for the US Navy. to operate concurrently with other manned Indian Perspective with US Navy in the lead. Based on the proven Global Hawk UAS’, aircraft while operating at-sea. It has a The Indian Navy (IN) had acquired Heron Northrop Grumman’s X-47B. X-47B is Triton’s autonomous operations are sup- speed of 85 knots, ceiling of 12,500 ft (3.8 and Searcher from Israel and the first UAS’ a tailless, strike fighter-sized unmanned ported by land-based command and con- km), range/endurance of 596 nmi (about squadron was commissioned on January 6, aircraft developed by Northrop Grumman trol mission planners and sensor opera- 1000 km)/7.75 hrs with baseline payload 2006 however they are land based and cur- as part of the US Navy’s Unmanned Combat tors. Triton is equipped with a unique and and payload of 300 lbs. rently the Navy has no ship based UAS’. Air System (UCAS) Carrier Demonstration robust mission sensor suite that provides MQ-8C Fire Scout. The MQ-8C Fire programme. Under a contract awarded in 360-degree coverage on all sensors. Triton Scout is the US Navy’s next generation IAI-HAL Project Naval Rotary UAS (NRUAS) 2007, the company designed, produced and also incorporates a reinforced airframe, The configuration consists of a Malat-made flight tested two X-47B aircraft. In 2013, for increased internal payload, and wing Helicopter Modification Suite (HeMoS) fit- these aircraft were used to demonstrate the for hail, bird strike, and gust load protec- UAS can be employed in ted on HAL’s Chetan, an upgraded Chetak first ever carrier-based launches and recov- tion, along with de-icing and lightning with Turbomeca TM 333 2M2 engines. eries by an autonomous, low-observable protection systems. Built for the US Navy, all weather conditions The helicopter is planned to be used for unmanned aircraft. The X-47B is powered Triton will support a wide range of mis- unmanned operations and advanced ISR by a Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220U engine sions including maritime ISR patrol, sig- by day and night without missions from ship decks. However there and exhaust system. The aircraft has a high nals intelligence, search and rescue and seems to be no progress. However HAL subsonic speed of approximately 0.45M, communications relay. The aircraft can endangering any naval has demonstrated during August 2018 range of roughly 2,100nm and a maximum fly over 24 hours at a time, at altitudes a light weight RUAS which can fly 10 km altitude of 40,000ft. In April of 2015, the higher than 10 miles (about 52000 feet), personal with a payload of 2.5 kg. The Navy does X-47B once again made aviation history with an operational range of 8,200 nau- by successfully conducting the first ever tical miles (about 15000 km). The Navy’s Continued on Page 8...

1/2019 7  commissioning / Unmanned Systems

INS Kohassa – Forward Operating Air Base

photographS: Indian Navy n Rear Admiral Sushil Ramsay (retd) INS Kohassa will complement aval Air Station (NAS) Shib- the Indian Navy’s role as pur was commissioned as INS Kohassa by Admiral Sunil Lanba, a net security provider in Chairman Chiefs of Staff Com- mittee and the Chief of the Naval the strategic Indian Ocean NStaff on January 24, 2019. Mrs Reena Lanba, President, Navy Wives Welfare Association, Region. INS Kohassa will unveiled the ship’s name plaque. Admiral Sunil Lanba also inaugurated the new Air add to the ANC’s ability to Traffic Control building. During the cer- react quickly to emergent emony, Chief of the Naval Staff highlighted the importance of the newly raised unit as it situations. enhances the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy in the region and pointed out that the Naval Air Station has been devel- oped as a dual use military and civil airfield. the search operations of the Malaysian Air- He added that INS Kohassa will complement lines Flight 370, Dornier DO 228s aircraft the Indian Navy’s role as a net security pro- of the Indian Navy and vider in the strategic Indian Ocean Region. operated from this very base which estab- The commissioning ceremony was lished its strategic importance. attended by many dignitaries and senior This will be India’s fourth air base and officials including Bimal the third naval air facility in the region Verma, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman that overlooks key sea lanes of commu- and Nicobar Command (ANC). Speaking on nication and strategic points. With the the occasion, Vice Admiral Bimal Verma addition of this airfield, the Andaman added that along with other air bases in and Nicobar Command’s ability to oper- the Andaman & Nicobar Command, INS ate independently from all the areas of Kohassa will add to the ANC’s ability to the Union Territory will get greater boost. react quickly to emergent situations. The Henceforth, INS Kohassa will function as commissioning ceremony included pre- a base for joint operation of both military sentation of Ceremonial Guard of Honour, and civil aircraft in keeping with the Ude hoisting of the Commissioning Pennant Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme of the and reading of the Ship’s Warrant by Com- Government of India. At present, the air- mander Kuldeep Tripathi, Commanding base will be able to handle Helicopter and Officer (Designate). Dornier Aircraft. With commissioning of NAS was set up as a Forward INS Kohassa it will be a self-contained Air Operating Air Base (FOAB) for surveillance Station with fuel storage, repair facility, in North Andamans. Located in the north- manpower all placed under a designated ern most part of the Andaman & Nicobar Commanding Officer. (A&N) Islands, the airfield holds strategic NAS Shibpur was initially identified by importance not only for the security of the Naval Air Station (NAS) Shibpur was commissioned as INS Kohassa by Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chairman COSC NITI Aayog as one of the ‘Early Bird’ proj- and Chief of the Naval Staff on January 24, 2019. The ceremony was attended by many dignitaries and senior Islands but also for its overall development. officials including VAdm Bimal Verma, AVSM, ADC Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command. ects as part of holistic island development INS Kohassa has been named after a White- plan for A&N Islands. Towards this, Indian Bellied Sea Eagle, which is a large bird of Navy has been ready in all respects to facil- prey, endemic to A&N Islands. INS Kohassa of Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Air Force and Indian Coast Guard aircraft. itate civil flight operations from NAS Shib- will become the third Naval Air Station in makes the base a very vital asset. These The Air Station presently operates Short pur. In the due course of time, the runway the A&N Islands after INS Utkrosh at Port Islands dominate the Bay of Bengal and the Range Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft extension to 10,000 ft has been planned Blair and INS Baaz at Campbell Bay. Six Degree and Ten Degree channels with and helicopters. These aircraft undertake to facilitate operations of wide-bodied air- NAS Shibpur was initially established in more than 60,000 commercial vessels pass- EEZ Surveillance, Anti-Poaching Missions, craft. As per current expansion plan, the 2001 as a FOAB for enhanced surveillance ing through the sea lanes each year. Search and Rescue and Humanitarian Assis- runway length will be extended to 3000 in North Andamans. The close proximity of The airfield provides sustained tance and Disaster Relief missions within metre. This will enable the operation of Coco Islands (Myanmar) and wide expanse detached operations of Indian Navy, Indian the Areas of Responsibility of ANC. During bigger civil and defence aircraft. SP

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not have at present adequate manned heli- export policy aimed at expanding sales to forms; India has signed the Communica- military roles. Details of Sea Guardian’s copters for their surface fleet thus budget allies, saying it would bolster the American tions Compatibility and Security Agree- unarmed version is only available from wise NRUAVs would be on low priority. defence industry and create jobs at home. ment during the ‘2+2 Dialogue’ between the website of General Atomics Aeronau- The plan included a new drone export the two countries in September 2018. It tical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). Its Payload Guardian Armed UAS’ policy that allowed lethal drones that can had earlier become a member of the Mis- Capacity: is 4,750 lb (2155 kg) across 9 Reuters had reported during July 2018 that fire missiles, and surveillance drones of all sile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in hardpoints (8 wing, 1 centreline) 800 lb the the US has offered India the armed ver- sizes, to be more widely available to allies. 2016. MTCR is a 1987 missile-control pact internal (363 kg) ; Max Altitude: 40,000+ sion of Guardian drones that were origi- General Atomics had earlier said that the signed by the US and 34 other countries ft MSL; Max Endurance: 35 hr; Max Air nally authorised for sale as unarmed for US government had approved the sale of a which require strict export controls on Speed: 200+(360+km/h) KTAS (True Air surveillance purposes. If the deal comes to naval variant of the drone. India has been Predator-type drones, which it classifies as Speed) and Max Range: 5,500+ nmi (about fruition, it would be the first time Washing- in talks to buy 22 of the unarmed surveil- Category 1, those with a payload of over 9,900+km). It carries a variety of High ton has sold a large armed drone to a coun- lance aircraft, MQ-9B Guardian, worth 1,100 pounds (500 kg). Definition EO/IR sensors to include Sea- try outside the NATO alliance. It would also more than $2 billion to keep watch over the The Certifiable Predator B (CPB) Guardian Mission Kit: – Multimode 360° be the first high-tech unmanned aircraft in Indian Ocean. However now the armed ver- class of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Sys- Maritime Surface Search Radar – Auto- the region, where tensions between India sion is also included apart from the num- tems (RPAS) has been optimised for ISR matic Information System (AIS); GA-ASI and Pakistan run high. In April, President ber of UAS’ may also increase. The environ- through the development of SeaGuard- Lynx Multi-mode Radar; Dual VHF/UHF Donald Trump’s administration rolled ment has also changed with US liberalising ian and SkyGuardian to support a vari- certified radios and has a Open mission

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8 1/2019 Exercise Exercise Sea Vigil - A Multi-Tiered Patrol and Surveillance Mechanism

The scale of the exercise was unprecedented in terms of the geographical extent, the number of stakeholders involved, the number of units participating and in terms of the objectives to be met

MAP: Indian Navy n Rear Admiral Sushil Ramsay (retd) installations along the Coast as well as in the hinterland. en years after “Mumbai Commencing from 2000 hours on 26/11”, the Indian Navy com- January 22, 2019 the entire coastal secu- menced the largest coastal rity apparatus transited to Phase II. This defence exercise off the Indi- Phase saw attempts to penetrate and land an coast on January 22, 2019. dummy explosives by designated ‘RED’ TExercise Sea Vigil, a first of its kind was forces comprising teams drawn from the conducted along the entire 7,516.6 km Indian Navy, Coast Guard, Police and CISF. coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone of These teams were given a free hand to com- India, involving all of 13 coastal States and mandeer fishing vessels; merchantmen etc. Union Territories along with all maritime and attempt to reach the coast. 8-10 teams stakeholders, including the fishing and were deployed in each State and it is to coastal communities. the credit of all participating agencies that Exercise Sea Vigil was aimed to com- only a few ‘attacks’ were successful. Many prehensively and holistically validate the attacks were allowed to ‘go-through’ to test efficacy of the measures taken since ‘Mum- robustness of Police ‘Nakabandi’ which bai 26/11’. Seaward monitoring during the was found to be very effective throughout exercise entailed patrolling off coast, in Off- the exercise. The Customs also undertook shore Development Areas and off Islands rummaging of visiting ships at anchorage territories by the Indian Navy, Indian Coast and in harbour. Guard, supported by the State Marine Driven by the MHA, the Phase II also Police. Closer coast, strategic assets, ports, saw the exercising of various contingencies Single Point Moorings was patrolled by on land after an ‘assumed’ landing. The designated agencies. Seaward monitoring ural Gas, Fisheries, Customs, State Govern- India’s entire Coastal Security apparatus National Security Guard was also called in also entailed inputs from technical means, ments and other agencies of Centre/State. across all nine Coastal States and four to tackle hostage situations in two-three including intelligence sources. Extensive Union Territories. The exercise saw the vital installations. Contingencies including shore-based monitoring enhanced vigil by Background complete support and earnest participation hijacking of ships, bomb disposal in Malls, the State Police along the coast; monitor- The exercise which commenced on January of all Central and State agencies including attacks and responses on places of wor- ing of fish landing centres by State fisher- 22, 2019, comprised two distinct phases. the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Min- ship, etc. were also exercised and tested ies departments; as also monitoring of Port In the first phase, all stakeholders assessed istry of Defence (MoD), Customs, Central for effectiveness. The Crisis Management areas by respective Port authorities. the robustness of their own organisa- Industrial Security Force (CISF), Depart- Groups of States were also activated to deal While smaller exercises are conducted tions. During the second phase, simulated ment of Fisheries, Director General, Lights with such situations. in Coastal States on a biannual basis, attacks were carried out on vital installa- & Lighthouses, Director General Shipping, including combined exercises amongst tions and assets by infiltrating through the Port authorities and the Coastal Police of Conclusion adjoining States, the conduct of a security Sea, in Kerala and Lakshadweep. The secu- all participating States. Indian Navy, made responsible for over- exercise at a national-level was conducted rity agencies were able to thwart attempts Planned in two phases, the Phase I com- all maritime security including coastal the very first time. It reflected the distance by the opposing force to infiltrate the menced with the deployment of personnel and offshore security, will now conduct a that was covered since ‘Mumbai 26/11’ coast using commandeered fishing boats. and sea-going units of all stakeholders. detailed debrief for all stakeholders dur- and the relative maturing of the organisa- Response of agencies to other security con- 150 ships and 35 aircraft of the Indian ing March 2019. Debriefs would also be tion for Coastal Security to take on this tingencies such as hijacking of a ship and Navy and Coast Guard were deployed for undertaken with all participants at the large-scale endeavour. Exercise Sea Vigil attack on offshore installations off Kochi the exercise. This when added to sea-going State and District levels. The feedback of provided a realistic assessment of Indian Harbour was also assessed. All infiltration assets of other stakeholders like the State the internal and external audit and lessons Navy’s strengths and weakness which attempts were analysed promptly to iden- Police, CISF, and Customs etc. reached an identified are planned to be presented at would help further strengthening of mari- tify gaps in the multi-tier security layers at astonishing 500-600 craft at Sea. This lay- the next meeting of the National Com- time security and in turn national security. Sea, close to the land and also in the hinter- ered defence provided a near-unbroken mittee for Strengthening Maritime and The first Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil, land in close coordination with concerned ‘Nigrani’ or surveillance net along the Coastal Security (NCSMCS), the nation’s conducted by the Indian Navy and Indian stakeholders. entire coast of India and outlying Islands. highest body that monitors implementa- Coast Guard, in close coordination with Sea Vigil that lasted for over two This was further enhanced by the Chain of tion of measures to enhance security post State Governments and Union Territories days, including the mobilisation phase, Radar Stations setup along the Indian Pen- Mumbai 26/11. This is expected to allow concluded on January 23, 2019 saw partici- witnessed a high tempo of operations by insula to establish an effective Coastal Sur- stakeholders to focus efforts on identified pation by more than 100 ships, aircraft and all agencies and large-scale deployment veillance Network. All this was fed back to vulnerabilities and lacunae. No Coast can patrol boats manned and operated by vari- of forces. All Operational Centres of the the Joint Operations Centres set up by the be completely sealed at all times, however ous security agencies. Indian Navy and Coast Guard and Con- Indian Navy at Mumbai, Kochi, Visakhapat- the ability to deter and prevent enemies of The scale of the exercise was unprece- trol Rooms of Police and Kochi Port were nam and for monitoring, analysis the State from unhindered access to land dented in terms of the geographical extent, fully activated and exchanged information and response. would continue to remain top priority for the number of stakeholders involved, the with each other. During the exercise, multi- The uniform and technical surveillance all stakeholders in the Coastal Security number of units participating and in terms agency teams evaluated the security set up network was further augmented by the Construct. of the objectives to be met. The exercise implemented by agencies including at Fish- fishing communities along the Coast as This first-ever large scale Coastal Sea Vigil was a build up towards the major ing Harbours, Fish Landing Centres, Police the ‘eyes and ears’ of the nation’s Coastal Defence Exercise would be now institu- Theatre-level Readiness Operational Exer- Control Rooms and Ports amongst others. Security Construct. The Phase I also saw tionalised to be conducted every two years cise (TROPEX) which Indian Navy conducts an intensive audit of all measures put in in addition to the State-focussed Sagar every two years. Exercises Sea Vigil and Take-away of Sea Vigil place since Mumbai 26/11 to improve Kavach series of exercises. Sea Vigil 2019 TROPEX together are structured to cover Exercise Sea Vigil, India’s largest-ever the measures of efficiency and effective- saw the largest mobilisation of maritime the entire spectrum of Maritime Security, Coastal Defence Exercise was conducted ness of coastal security. This ‘Nireekshan’ and coastal security machinery in India including transition from peace to conflict. over an intense 36-hour period from 22 was undertaken by multi-agency teams and this sends an unambiguous message The conduct of the exercise Sea Vigil was and 23, 2019. Exercise Sea Vigil conceptu- deployed to check and audit important to Anti-National Elements that India would facilitated by the Ministries of Defence, alised and led by the Indian Navy and Coast landing points including Fish Landing Cen- spare no effort to defend its Coast and ter- Home Affairs, Shipping, Petroleum and Nat- Guard saw the simultaneous activation of tres and Vulnerable Areas and important ritorial integrity at all times. 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1/2019 9  Modernisation India Kicks Off $3 billion Programme for Acquiring 111 Naval Utility Helicopters

This is the first project under the ambitious Strategic Partnership Model

photographS: Airbus, Bell Helicopter, Lockheed Martin, Russian Helicopter n By Vishal Thapar ment inviting bids by Indian companies was posted on the Ministry of Defence website. ndia’s ambitious Strategic Part- Of the 111 helicopters to be acquired nership Model for producing top-end under this process for the Indian Navy, 95 military platforms kicked off in the are to be manufactured in India with at least right earnest on February 12, with 60 per cent indigenous content. These heli- the commencement of the process to copters will replace the legacy Chetak fleet Ishortlist potential Indian partners and for- and utilised for torpedo drops, search and eign technology providers for the procure- rescue, evacuation and passenger roles. ment of 111 Naval Utility Helicopters (NUH) The case was approved by the Defence for an estimated 22,000 crore ($3.12 Billion). Acquisition Council (DAC) on August 25, This is the first project under the Stra- 2018. “The project is likely to provide a tegic Partnership Model, which gives the major boost to Govt’s ‘Make in India’ ini- Indian private sector an opportunity to tiative and fillip to manufacturing capabil- manufacture military platforms in collabo- ity for helicopters in India,” the Ministry ration with foreign Original Equipment Man- of Defence stated in a press release. The ufacturers. So far, manufacture of military Indian companies would be shortlisted platforms and major defence equipment based on their capability of system of sys- has taken place only in the public sector. tem integration, facility in the aerospace The Government provisionally intends domain and financial strength. to throw up manufacture of fighter aircraft, The OEMs have been mandated to set helicopters, submarines and armoured vehi- up a dedicated manufacturing line, includ- cles/main battle tanks under this Model. ing design, integration and manufacturing A Request for Expression of Interest processes for NUH in India, and build up (EoI) was issued by the Ministry of Defence the Indian Manufacturing Line as a global to kick start the NUH procurement. The exclusive facility for the helicopter on offer. Indian companies which are likely to bid While Indian companies have been given for selection as Strategic Partners are Tata two months to respond to the EoI, the for- Clockwise from (Top left): Airbus AS565 MBe Panther; Bell 429; Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), Mahin- eign OEMs have four months to respond in Lockheed Martin S-76D and Kamov Ka-226T dra Defence, Adani Defence, L&T, Bharat view of more detailing that is required from Forge and Reliance Infrastructure. ogy collaborators are Lockheed Martin and restricted to those companies which partic- them. The RFP or tender for procurement is While the invitation for Indian compa- Bell of the US, European Airbus Helicopters ipated in the RFI process. The EoI to these likely to be issued towards the end of third nies to bid is open and broad based, the for- and Russian Rosboronexport (Russian Heli- foreign OEMs was handed over to their quarter of this year to the shortlisted Indian eign OEMs invited to participate as technol- copters). For the OEMs, the invitation is authorised representatives, while the docu- companies. SP India Flags Off $5.6 billion Programme to Build 6 Submarines Under SP Model

Mazagon Docks, L&T believed to be frontrunners in competition

photographS: Indian Navy, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, Rubin n By Vishal Thapar

ndia’s Ministry of Defence kick- started on January 31 the much- delayed `40,000 crore ($5.6 billion) programme for the construction of six diesel-electric submarines under Ithe Strategic Partnership Model. This was approved in a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This go-ahead clears the decks for the Ministry of Defence and the Indian Navy to (Left-Right): INS Kalvari built under Project 75 was designed by French naval defence company DCNS; Class 214 submarine from German Thyssenkrupp; Amur 1650 submarine from Russian Rubin Design Bureau initiate a process to select through a com- petitive process an Indian Strategic Partner SP Model envisages the Indian private sector equal opportunity ment technology as well as necessary in tandem with a foreign OEM collaborator to build major military platforms. The first skill sets,” the statement announcing this to provide the technology and knowhow indigenous manufacturing of project is for the construction of 111 Naval development added. for building the six submarines in India Utility Helicopters, the approval for which “SP Model envisages indigenous manu- under Project 75 (I). major defence platforms by an was given by the DAC in August 2018. The facturing of major defence platforms by an The Government-owned Mazagon Docks Ministry of Defence has initially identified Indian Strategic Partner, who will collabo- Limited (MDL) and the private sector L&T are Indian Strategic Par tner, who fixed wing fighter aircraft, helicopters, sub- rate with foreign OEM to set up production believed to be the front runners in this com- marines and armoured vehicles/main battle facilities in the country. The model has a petition. French DCNS, German Thyssenk- will collaborate with foreign tanks as the platforms to be acquired under long-term vision of promoting India as a rupp and Russian Rubin Design Bureau will OEM to set up production this Model. manufacturing hub for defence equipment lead the global element of the competition. “Construction of six submarines through transfer of niche technologies and This is the second project under the facilities in the country. under Project 75 (I) will provide a major higher indigenous content thereby enhanc- Strategic Partnership Model, which is aimed boost to the existing submarine design ing self-sufficiency for meeting the future at giving momentum to the ‘Make in India’ and manufacturing eco-system in India requirements of the armed forces,” the

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10 1/2019 News

Publisher and Editor-in-Chief News in Brief Jayant Baranwal Deputy Managing Editor Neetu Dhulia Senior Editorial Adviser R. Adm S.K. Ramsay (Retd) Senior Technical Group Editor China Flight Tests New Submarine- of missiles, has brought the CM-401 super- man Islands. It is pertinent to mention that Lt General Naresh Chand (Retd) Launched Ballistic Missile sonic anti-ship ballistic missile to market, the contract for procurement of 12 Dornier Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd) According to US defense officials has China saying it is capable of making rapid, preci- aircraft was signed with HAL (Kanpur) on Group Associate Editor carried out a flight test of a new subma- sion strikes against medium-sized or large December 29, 2016, with delivery commenc- Vishal Thapar rine-launched ballistic missile that will vessels, or against land targets. It said that ing in January 2019. This is a substantial Contributors carry multiple nuclear warheads capable of the weapon uses a “near-space trajectory”, contract for the indigenous HAL-built mari- India targeting most of the US. The launch was which means it flies between 20 and 100 time surveillance version of the Dornier 228 Vice Adm K.N. Sushil (Retd) the first time the Chinese military flight km above the earth, and that it maneuvers aircraft. The new Dornier 228 aircraft being Vice Adm Anup Singh (Retd) Vice Adm Satish Soni (Retd) tested the Julong-3, or JL-3 missile that will at hypersonic speeds throughout its flight. delivered under this contract are fitted Cmde Sujeet Samaddar (Retd) be deployed with the next generation of The missile will ascend to a certain alti- with improved state-of-the-art sensors and Cmde A.J. Singh (Retd) ballistic missile submarines, said officials tude until its target is acquired. It will then equipment which includes glass cockpit, Europe familiar with the test who said it appeared enter an ultrafast terminal dive toward the Advanced Surveillance Radar, ELINT, Opti- Alan Peaford, Doug Richardson, successful. Julong is Chinese for Big Wave. target. According to the CASIC, the missile cal sensors and networking features. Andrew Brookes (UK) The test was closely monitored by US intel- flies at an average speed of 1,360 m/sec or USA & Canada ligence agencies that detected the launch 4,900 kmph (Mach 4), during most parts of General Atomics contracted for EMALS Lon Nordeen (USA) with missile warning satellites. the flight, and reaches a maximum veloc- General Atomics has won a $19.7 million Anil R. Pustam (West Indies) ity of more than 2,000 m/s (Mach 6) as it contract to manufacture, test, and deliver West Asia/Africa H.R. Heitman (S. Africa) India provides Navy with Second approaches the target. It can carry a 290-kg Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch Systems Chairman & Managing Director warhead and has a maximum strike range (EMALS) spare parts to support the US Strike Capability Jayant Baranwal The Indian Navy is receiving the K series of 290 km and a hit rate of 90 per cent. Navy’s CVN-78 aircraft carrier prior to the Executive Vice President of submarine-launched ballistic missiles Advanced Arresting Gear and EMALS mate- (Planning & Business Development) (SLBMs). The state-run Defense Research Sanction for increased Maritime rial support dates. The CVN-78, dubbed the Rohit Goel and Development Organisation (DRDO) is Surveillance Assets for Indian Navy USS Gerald R. Ford is the lead ship of its class Administration & Circulation leading this programme. The K-5 can deliver The Government of India has sanctioned on and the first aircraft carrier design in 40 Bharti Sharma a nuclear warhead out to a distance of 5,000 January 18, three new Naval Air Squadrons years. EMALS developed by General Atomics, [email protected] km. This missile will undergo a series of to be set up in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. launches carrier-based aircraft rather than Asst-Admin, HR & Infra developmental trials before its induction. Besides this, the central Government has by the conventional steam piston. It was Pooja Tehlani Other members of the K series are the 750- also sanctioned manpower towards man- developed especially for the Navy’s Gerald Creative Director Anoop Kamath km range K-15 (B-05) Sagarika and 3,500- ning additional aircraft in existing Dornier R. Ford aircraft carriers. Work is expected to Design km range K-4. These systems have already Surveillance Squadrons in Kerala and Anda- be completed in January 2023.. SP Vimlesh Kumar Yadav, Sonu Singh Bisht been test-fired several times. The K-15 is Research Assistant: Graphics the SLBM version of the land-based Shaurya Survi Massey missile. 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