www.indiastrategic.in AERO INDIA 2011 February 09–13, Bangalore SHOW DAILY #2

India invites aerospace majors MRCA decision likely by September for partnerships, outsourcing By Gulshan Luthra

it transparent and effi cient, the minister angalore. India should select told a select gathering of national and Bthe Medium Multi Role Combat international delegations that the scope Aircraft (MMRCA) by mid-2011, or of the offset policy guidelines has been latest by September. expanded to civil aerospace, internal Releasing the Aero India special security and training to include eligible edition of India Strategic defence products and services to enable global magazine (www.indiastrategic.in) fi rms bagging orders to discharge their on the opening day of the Aero obligations. “We hope the revised defence production India 2011 here, Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief angalore. India has invited leading policy and procurement policy will provide Binternational aerospace fi rms to partner better opportunities to foreign original Marshal P V Naik, said that the with its strong defence organisations, state- equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and progress of the evaluation process run enterprises and the emerging private help build indigenous capabilities to was going on satisfactorily and sector for the all-round development of its undertake outsourcing of products and that he expected the decision by aerospace industry. services for the global aerospace and the middle of this year, or latest by “We are open to joint ventures, civil aviation industry,” Antony pointed Contd. on pg 3 long-term partnerships and licence out. (IANS) production under transfer of technology ■ with leading international aerospace companies to make our aerospace sector strong, competitive and self-reliant,” Defence Minister A.K. Antony said while inaugurating Asia’s biggest air show Aero India 2011 here Feb 9. “Our latest defence production policy spells out the blueprint of the roadmap that we intend to follow. We are encouraging our public and private sector industries to become active partners in this initiative,” Antony said, declaring open the eighth edition of the biennial event at the Indian Air Force (IAF) base near Yelahanka on the outskirts of this aerospace hub. Noting that the defence procurement procedure was being fi ne-tuned to make

IndiaSTRATEGIC 1 The technology of yesterday’s dogfights will not win in the modern battlespace. The Super Hornet gives India the advanced capabilities required to prevail for decades to come. It’s the only aircraft available today with a proven, fully integrated suite of networked radar, sensors, avionics and weapons systems— enabling the Super Hornet to engage potential threats beyond visual range like nothing else. To engage, fight and win. Aero India 2011 CH-47F Chinook: Powerful Contd. from pg 1... August or September. The Indian Air Force had Tool in Peace and Confl ict completed the technical trials and submitted the report on time, angalore. Versatility, reliability and The Chinook is capable of handling and the process of evaluating the Bunmatched performance by CH-47 useful loads up to 24,000 lbs. and a Transfer of Technology, Offsets maximum gross weight of up to 54,000 Chinooks over fi ve decades of service have and pricing was moving forward shown that the tandem-rotor helicopter is a lbs. Its tandem rotor confi guration also in the Ministry of Defence (MoD) powerful tool in peace and in confl ict. provides exceptional handling qualities that enable the CH-47 to operate in appropriately, and he expected And, with the introduction of the CH-47F commercial negotiations also to model Chinook in 2008 – complete with climatic, altitude and crosswind conditions begin very soon. new airframes and advanced capability for that typically keep other helicopters from He did not say if any one or more digital cockpits – the future of the Chinook fl ying. was solidifi ed for the next several decades. The tandem-rotor design eliminates the aircraft had been down-selected or Boeing has entered the CH-47F Chinook need for a tail rotor, thereby allowing 100 short-listed. into the competition for the Indian Air Force’s percent of its power to be used for lifting, The Air Chief said that the fi rst new heavy-lift helicopter, with a decision greater operational agility in a wide range meeting of the Cost Negotiations expected in the next several months. of missions, and a wider center of gravity. Committee should be held in The CH-47F is the U.S. Army’s premier Put simply, the tandem rotor design march heavy-lift helicopter for intra-theatre troop enables operators to carry more, keep Air Chief Marshal Naik and cargo transport. It features the latest lifecycle costs down and perform their described the Tejas Light Combat technologies to ensure continuing military missions with greater maneuverability Aircraft (LCA) as a milestone in effectiveness, relevance and long-term than conventional helicopters. developing indigenous aerospace service for present and future warfi ghters. Modern tandem rotor helicopters now capabilities. But Chinooks are much more than have fully integrated, digital cockpit India Strategic’s Aero India combat helicopters, having proved their management systems, long-range fuel edition also quotes DRDO’s Chief tanks and advanced cargo-handling mettle repeatedly as a humanitarian asset. Controller and Distinguished capabilities that compliment their mission Chinooks provided invaluable support Scientist Dr Prahlada as saying performance and handling characteristics. in response to humanitarian needs after that the next step in developing Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and performed These types of enhancements mean the indigenous capability was the essential recovery operations in response far greater situational awareness for Medium Combat Aircraft (MCA), to the tsunami disaster in South East Asia. aircrews, improved communications The CH-47F enables operators to maintain and networking capabilities, and mission which should be operational in the their unparalleled capability to support the management improvements. next decade. Preliminary design full spectrum of military and nation-building The Chinook is Boeing’s longest- work on this aircraft had already missions around the globe. running aircraft program in continuous begun. The CH-47F helicopter delivers greater production, built just outside Philadelphia, The edition also quotes Chairman mission-critical capability for the warfi ghter Pa. The U.S. Army has contracted with and Managing Director Ashok with a newly designed, modernized airframe; Boeing to modernize 464 of its CH- Nayak of HAL as saying that a Common Avionics Architecture System 47D Chinooks, a decision that will keep the current model of LCA, of cockpit; and a Digital Automatic Flight Chinooks in the U.S. Army fl eet at least which the IAF had orderd 40, was Control System. through the 2030s, an unprecedented “jampacked with avionics, pipelines 75-year service life. The Chinook is a heavy-lift helicopter that and wiring” but its Mark II would has unsurpassed ability to deliver heavy In addition to the U.S. Army, U.S. Army be longer by a meter with room payloads to high altitudes, and is ideally Reserve and National Guard, international to “reallocate” systems. “It will suited for operations in the high Himalayas. operators of the CH-47 Chinook include have a fresh internal design with the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, The aircraft has been battle-tested in diverse more wiring , bus and whatever Singapore, Thailand, Argentina, Japan, extreme conditions throughout the world although it would be a replica of and has proven capability to operate in Republic of Korea, Australia, Spain, Italy, Canada, Egypt, Morocco, and Greece. its predecessor in looks.” the wide range of conditions that typify the ■ Indian subcontinent. ■

IndiaSTRATEGIC 3 Aero India 2011 Finmeccanica at Aero India 2011 A global partner for the Indian aerospace, defence and security industry

angalore. Finmeccanica – EADS Germany leading the campaign. X10, the AROMOR X7. Bthrough its Operating Companies The Eurofi ghter Typhoon is a supersonic SELEX Communications is present in AgustaWestland, Alenia Aeronautica, DRS twin-engine multi-role aircraft for air India since last 20 years providing avionics, Technologies, SELEX Communications and defence, interdiction and air superiority, tactical and naval communications systems SELEX Galileo – is taking part in Aero India and with a production agreement for directly to end-customers or through 2011 in strength, presenting products, more than 700 aircraft, is Europe’s largest leading local companies, such as HAL and platforms and technological solutions. military aircraft programme. BEL. At Aero India 2011, the company is Finmeccanica’s presence in India dates Alenia Aeronautica also intends to showcasing its wide range of products back to more than 40 years: over this promote in India the M-346 aircraft and capabilities in the ground tactical and period it has been developed solid (produced by Alenia Aermacchi, a avionics sectors. industrial partnerships in the defence company controlled by Alenia Aeronautica) SELEX Communications will display: and security sectors through participation recently purchased by the Italian and the SDR (Software Defi ned Radio) in both in several successful programmes. For Singaporean governments and selected the vehicular and the handheld versions; Finmeccanica, India is a country of by the UAE Government. This aircraft the Guardian; the LOAM (Laser Obstacle strategic importance, with a large and is the most Advanced/Lead-In Fighter Avoidance & Monitoring); the M424 IFF sustainable defence market growth. Trainer optimized for the role and can be (Identifi cation Friend or Foe) Transponder; AgustaWestland will display models of: proposed in both the operational variant the ANV-353; the AS-3000; the CM117; the AW119, the AW139 Coast Guard, for Air Defence and Ground Attack roles. the ADS-B Airborne Receiver. the AW139 Utility, the NH90 and the The M-346 offers very high levels of SELEX Galileo has a strong and growing AW101. performance and manoeuvrability for the presence in India, and offers world-leading India’s aeronautics sector also offers best cost-effective solutions. technologies suited to the country’s current good prospects for Alenia Aeronautica, Exhibiting at Aero India 2011 will be and future needs. India already operates which is currently promoting its own DRS’ Tactical Systems Group, a leading some of SELEX Galileo’s systems such solutions. The C-27J tactical transport designer and manufacturer of ultra- as the Mirach 100/5 target drone, and aircraft produced by Alenia Aeronautica rugged, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)- the company is actively performing trials presents special features (multi-functionality based computers, laptops, workstations, with Indian customers showing its latest and take-off and landing capability on displays, handheld devices and integrated surveillance and situational awareness short and semi-prepared runways) which peripheral products for military and solutions with Indian customers. make it a particularly good match for the industrial markets. On display will be SELEX Galileo is able to offer to India requirements of the Indian Air Force. The JV-5 Rugged Vehicle and Display System, the most up-to-date AESA radar, such C-27J is capable of performing many ScorpionTM RBM notebook computer as the Raven ES-05, and Infrared Search missions, such as transport of troops, and Rugged Vehicle Terminal (RVT) as and Track (IRST) sensor Skyward G, which goods and medicines, MEDEVAC, airdrop well as DRS’ Military Rugged Tablet (MRT) will be integrated into Saab’s Gripen Next operations, paratrooper’ launches, search Computer. Also on display will be X10gx Generation fi ghter aircraft. The company and rescue (SAR), logistical re-supply, Rugged Tablet PC and X7 Rugged Tablet is also working on the CAPTOR-E next humanitarian assistance and support PC from its line of ARMOR™ brand rugged generation AESA radar for the Eurofi ghter in homeland security activities. Alenia computing systems. The ARMOR™ brand Typhoon, which is being proposed to India Aeronautica has achieved remarkable is based on over 25 years of experience as part of the Typhoon programme. Other success with the ATR, the regional aircraft developing computer and display offerings include cutting-edge Electronic produced by a joint venture between systems that can survive in the harshest Warfare (EW) systems such as the battle- Alenia Aeronautica and EADS: Through environments. DRS Tactical Systems has a proven HIDAS defensive aid suite for the Eurofighter consortium, Alenia strong legacy in military computing and a helicopters, products that significantly Aeronautica is taking part in the MMRCA rich heritage in industrial tablet computing: boost the situational awareness of troops (Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft) this combination has resulted in a unique such as the Hostile Artillery Locating programme for the supply of 126 combat competitive advantage for its customers. (HALO) system and the Future Soldier aircraft to the Indian Air Force in which the DRS Technologies will display: the JV5, range of technology for dismounted Eurofi ghter Typhoon is competing, with the MRT, the BMDT, the VUDT, the ARMOR soldiers. ■

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IndiaSTRATEGIC 7 Aero India 2011 Dazzling fl y-past, daring aerobatics mark Aero India launch angalore. A spectacular flying The fourth generation supersonic exhibition organisation in partnership Bdisplay and breathtaking aerobatics fi ghters that displayed their air prowess with the Confederation of Indian in formations by Indian Air Force (IAF) are European consortium EADS’ Industry (CII), the fi ve-day event has pilots marked the launch of Asia’s Eurofighter Typhoon, US majors attracted about 40 international biggest air show Aero India-2011 here Boeing’s F/A-18 and Lockheed Martin’s delegations and 675 exhibitors. on a sunny Wednesday. F-16s, Swedish SAAB’s Gripen and This number includes 380 from 30 India’s indigenous and world’s Dasault’s Rafale. countries and 295 domestic fi rms which smallest light-weight combat aircraft The sixth contender -- Russian MiG- will showcase their latest aerospace (LCA) Tejas in an arrow formation and 35 -- was conspicuous by its absence. technologies and products for Indian aerobatics was the star attraction at the Hosted by the defence ministry’s and international markets. inaugural event for the fi ghter’s “The US delegation, led by agility and maneuverability. Assistant Secretary of State for After the transport aircraft AN- Political-Military Affairs Andrew 32 fl anked by two Dornier fl ew J. Shapiro, is the largest with past the runway in a small boy 250 members, including offi cials, formation, nine Surya Kiran sub- chief executives and experts in sonic trainers took off for various the fi eld at the aero show,” the formations and aerobatics, offi cial said. belching a trail of smoke in Indian Other major delegations will be tri colours. from Germany with 35 members Even as the select gathering and Italy 10. waited for the return of Surya Eight countries -- Belgium, Kirans to perform dazzling Britain, France, Germany, Israel, feats, including rollovers and Italy, Russia and the US -- have put signature tunes, the indigenous up dedicated pavilions for their Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) of respective aerospace companies the state-run defence behemoth and organisations. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) About 100 military and civil fl ew over, followed by fi ve Jaguars aircraft, including 47 foreign in arrow formation and three planes and different helicopters, Sukhoi fi ghters in trident (‘Trishul’) have landed for static or fl ying formation. display. Among the choppers were the The revival of the civil aviation HAL’s light combat helicopter post-recession is evident from its (LCH) and its flagship product participation, overtaking military advanced light helicopter (ALH), aviation 54 percent and the which flew in formation as a defence sector accounting for the Sarang team. remaining 46 percent. The awesome flying and This year’s air show will aerobatic display of the medium outnumber all previous fi gures in multi-role combat aircraft terms of participating countries, (MMRCA) by fi ve of the six global companies, space and business, aerospace majors - which are with 70 percent increase in gross in race for the IAF’s multi-billion exhibition area to 75,000 square dollar order for 126 metal birds metres from 44,000 square - held the audience spellbound metres in 2009. (IANS) and kept them gazing at the sky ■ despite a beating sun.

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IndiaSTRATEGIC 9 Aero India 2011 GE Aviation matching step with Indian aviation programme

dentifi ed to power the HAL Tejas has in India for its engines and of the marine engine requirement. IMk-II fi ghter jet, investing 20 million other components? Have you an existing market in dollars in setting up the repair and A. To tap India’s scientifi c & technology the Indian shipyards for both overhaul (MRO) facility to cater capability, GE has one of the largest commercial and naval ships’ to the latter’s GEnx-1B engines in research facilities in India located requirement? collaboration with Air India, signing a in Bangalore (one out of 4 in the A. GE entered into a Manufacturing 20-year OnPoint solution agreement world) – John F. Welch Technology License Technical Assistance Agreement that covers its GE90 engines and a Center (JFWTC), which employs over with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited backlog of more than 250 engines puts 4,000 advanced researchers who (HAL) in 1986 for the LM2500 Marine GE Aviation in India in an enviable work with global teams to develop Gas Turbine to support the propulsion position in both the military and civil advanced technology products. There requirements at local shipyards, and aviation fronts. Enthusiastic about the are over 470 researchers working for has supported HAL in the establishment Aero India 2011 and the opportunities GE Aviation on diverse mechanical, of a dedicated test cell for the assembly, it promises to get Nalin Jain, Country aerospace & electrical engineering inspection and testing for LM2500s in Director, GE Aviation spoke exclusively expertise in the fi elds of stress, thermal, Bangalore. HAL has already supplied with India Strategic. impact, CFD, fracture mechanics, seven LM2500 Marine Gas Turbines to Q. Apart from powering LCA for acoustics, forming, reliability and Mazagon Docks and in 2005 won an both IAF and IN what else has GE electro-magnetism. These researchers order for supplying four LM2500 Gas Aviation to offer to the Government have been working on products that Turbines to Cochin Shipyard. These of India? GE has been developing for the LM2500 GT propulsion modules, A. GE Aviation is the world’s leading next generation of Aircrafts: GEnx provided to the shipyards by HAL are producer of large and small engines engine for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, for the Indian Navy’s P-17 Stealth for commercial, military, business and GE90 engine for the Boeing 777 and Frigates program (6 modules) and for general aircraft, as well as aviation GP7200 for A380. the P-71 Indigenous Aircraft Carrier systems like avionics, electric power Q. What are the latest contracts you Program (4 modules). and mechanical systems. We also have for general and business Q. What has GE to offer from its product supply engines for marine applications aviation market, both globally and line covering most commercial and have an extensive global service India specifi cally? airframes, to the Indian commercial network to support our product A. GE Aviation is making great strides aviation market? portfolio. As you can see GE Aviation is in the general and business aviation A. GE Aviation’s Commercial Engine well placed to support the Government sector. Since GE offi cially formed its presence in India began in 1982 when of India needs on multiple fronts 2008 General and Business Aviation the state domestic carrier ordered the as India continues to modernize its division, the company has acquired A300B4 aircraft with the GE CF6-50 defence forces. Walter Engines, a turboprop engine engines, followed by orders by state Q.Is GE Aviation also producing manufacturer in the Czech Republic, international carrier for the A310 components of avionics, electrical and launched development of a new powered by GE’s CF6-80C2 engines. power and mechanical systems turboprop engine - the H80. The GE 2006 was a great year for GE Aviation for India? Honda Engine, the HF120 engine, in India. The state carriers ordered 111 A. With its legacy as a world-class leader continues certification testing and aircraft – all GE and CFM powered. in the industry, GE is making the future is fl ight testing on the HondaJet. In To add to this the biggest private of military air and land procedures October 2010, Bombardier selected airline also ordered Boeing 737, 777 safer, stronger and more dynamic the TechX engine to power its Global and 787 aircrafts to increase their than ever before. GE’s solutions cover 7000/8000 aircraft. So the business capacity. As India’s aviation space Integrated Avionics and Mechanical is growing and GE anticipates more expands at a rapid pace, private Systems, plus Electrical Power Systems. growth in the future. Specifi cally in carries continues to look upon GE to GE Aviation Systems has presence in India, there are multiple operators of provide engines for their existing and India on platforms including the Hawk the Bombardier Challenger – 600, new fl eet acquisitions. Mk 132, SEPECAT Jaguar (Shamsher), 800 series business jets which are Q. Do you have a repair and overhaul C130J and HJT-36 Sitara. powered by GE CF-34 engines. hub in India for your engines? Q. Is there an R&D facility GE Aviation Q. GE Aviation also has a large share A. GE Aviation continues to provide

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OnPoint solution agreements for operating performance. The GEnx go for brand new designs like the maintenance, repair and overhaul engine powering the Boeing 787 and GEnx engine that is in development is of GE engines and is working with the 747-8 and the GE90-115 engine expected to replace GE’s CF6 engine AirIndia to set up a local Maintenance, powering the Boeing 777 are some that currently powers wide body Repair and Overhaul facility to support of our aviation products from the applications. The next-generation of major engine types (GE90, GEnx and ecomagination portfolio which help GE engine will provide 15 percent CFM56 families). This arrangement airlines achieve their goal of becoming more fuel effi ciency, which translates is designed to enable the state carrier environmentally sustainable while to lower emissions. to become a player in the jet engine helping them reduce their fuel bills. Q. What are the plans for propagating maintenance fi eld. Further CFM has GE continues to be at the forefront your products in the Indian established a training school in the of biofuels testing and is committed helicopters, land vehicles and city of Hyderabad to provide localized to supporting the development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) engine training solutions to its airline sustainable biofuel sources. Our market? customers in the region. engines have proven to run well on A. As a leading supplier of integrated biofuel blends during various testing. Q. Where do you plan to have the systems and technologies for combat customer support and training Q.Is there a plan to upgrade old aircraft, military transport, helicopters, centre for LCA engineers? engines to the greener versions for land vehicles and unmanned aerial A. I would not like to comment on it. customers? vehicles (UAVs), GE is enabling armed Q. Are your engines environmental A. GE continues to infuse new technologies forces around the world to improve friendly and are they using green and upgrade its engines. But these reliability and enhance operational fuel? upgrades provide only incremental performance. India presents an exciting improvements (1%-3%) in fuel burn opportunity and we will continue to A. GE’s “ecomagination” initiative is GE’s and emissions. The cost benefit to work with our customers to providing commitment to develop new, cost- upgrade an older engine to get a step cutting edge solutions. effective technologies that enhance change in fuel burn and emissions does customers’ environmental and As told to Sangeeta Saxena not make economic sense. Instead, we ■ BEML FORAYS INTO AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING IN A BIG WAY angalore. Defence PSU BEML BLimited has ventured into Aerospace Manufacturing sector in a big way. After grabbing a big pie of the fast emerging Metro Rail Coach manufacturing market in the country, the mini-Ratna Company has ambitious plans to take the lead in the booming aerospace sector in the country. Inaugurating the Aerospace Manufacturing Facility at the Mysore Complex of BEML Ltd. today, the Defence MinisterAK Antony called upon the management and the employees to take full advantage of the Defence Offset Policy. “Get ready to deliver more quality products, assure deliveries on time and I for Su-30 fi ghter jets and an array of as the Aircraft Towing Tractor, Multipurpose can assure you the government will give Ground Support and Ground Handling Weapon Loader and Crash Fire Tender.” you all support,” Antony said. Equipment. “It will eventually undertake manufacture The new facility will manufacture gears “In fact, aerospace is not an entirely of complex Gears and Gear Boxes for for helicopters including the Light Combat new area for us,” BEML Chairman-cum- helicopters and aero engines, landing Helicopter, jigs for aircraft structures, Managing Director VRS Natarajan later gears for aircraft and upgrades of aircraft machining of aerospace components, said, adding, “We are already making and choppers,” he said. fabrication of structural sub-assemblies various Ground Support Equipment such ■

IndiaSTRATEGIC 11 Aero India 2011 Boeing optimistic of India’s aviation- announces 787 fi rst delivery to Air India

Boeing India president says India’s unprecedented passenger growth has helped Indian Carriers bounce back with operating profi ts. angalore. Boeing announced Bthat Air India will receive the delivery of the fi rst Boeing 787 in the 4th quarter of 2011. This announcement was made at the Aero India show and follows Boeing’s January announcement of the fi rst delivery to Air Nippon Airways in the 3rd quarter of 2011. “India’s expanding aviation industry is among the fastest growing in the world and Boeing will continue its efforts to closely partner Indian carriers in optimizing their growth and competitive advantage.” said Boeing India president Dinesh Keskar, optimistic of India’s aviation growth. “The 787 is a game changer and will give our customers an advantage.” Keskar also mentioned that 15% growth in passenger traffi c and established operating profits across all Indian air carriers indicates a perfect equilibrium of capacity and demand. He that this forecast has steadily grown over combined, has signifi cantly expanded its said air travel in India, tied closely to the the last decade due to the unprecedented footprint in India both in the civil aviation country’s economic growth, has recovered growth in the Indian economy. India’s and defense market. The Boeing India in mid 2010. He cautioned that if fuel economy continues to be the strongest corporate offi ce is located in Delhi and the prices and infl ation are under control, in the world with a growth of 8.5 percent company has a Research and Technology India’s aviation market will continue to annually over the forecast period. center in Bangalore to collaborate with experience strength and resilience. Global fi rm orders for the Boeing 787 India’s technical talent for research in Boeing’s 20 year outlook of 2010 at end of 2010 were 847 airplanes from aero structures, materials and network highlights India’s aviation need of 1150 57 customers endorsing the value and systems. Boeing is also partnering with commercial jets valued at approximately trust customers have in the airplane. India’s leading manufacturers to build a supply chain out of India. $130 billion. -- a market representing Boeing, the world’s leading aerospace ■ about four percent of Boeing Commercial company and the largest manufacturer of Airplanes’ worldwide forecast . Keskar said commercial jetliners and military aircraft

12 IndiaSTRATEGIC Aero India 2011 ROLLS-ROYCE STRENGTHENS BUSINESS IN INDIA

angalore. Rolls-Royce, the global said. very excited about this new challenge and Bpower systems company, has “John’s appointment is a further look forward to working closely with our strengthened its commitment to India with illustration of the strategic importance of customers in India to ensure that Rolls- the appointment of John Gay as Director India as a global partner to Rolls-Royce. It Royce is providing the engines and the for Customer Business South Asia, based will enable us to maximise the signifi cant mission critical support that they require in New Delhi. defence opportunities that exist for us in for frontline operations.” In his new role John will lead the India and to build on our role as a trusted At Aero India 2011 Rolls-Royce will Defence team in India where Rolls-Royce partner here.” present a powerful array of engine engines have been powering the Indian “2010 was a year of significant technologies and examples of its Armed Forces for 78 years. Prior to achievement for Rolls-Royce in India, with expanding partnerships in India. The taking up his new position in India, John the follow-on order for Adour-powered Rolls-Royce stand (Hall B/31) will feature has worked on a number of Rolls-Royce Hawk Advanced Jet Trainers and the launch the Eurojet EJ200 engine, and the defence programmes with the Indian Air of our new joint venture with Hindustan CTS800 and M250 helicopter engines. Force (IAF), including the introduction Aeronautics Limited. This year we will be The show will also see the public debut of of the new Adour Mk871 engine in the accelerating our business development latest Rolls-Royce engine to enter service new Hawk Advanced jet trainer and the and partnership initiatives as we strive to with the Indian Armed Forces in the shape support of the large range of engines in become embedded in India’s industrial of the AE 2100-powered Lockheed Martin service with the IAF. landscape and contribute to India’s C-130J transport aircraft in the colours of Speaking at Aero India where the defence modernisation priorities.” the Indian Air Force (IAF). Group has a signifi cant presence Anil John Gay, Rolls-Royce Director for ■ Shrikhande, President, Rolls-Royce India, Customer Business South Asia, said: “I’m

IndiaSTRATEGIC 13 Aero India 2011 Cooperation Alright, But Strengthen Home Base To Get The Best: ANTONY

angalore. As a prelude to the Indian to jointly work together to maximize efforts Antony said there was a lot more to be BAerospace Exposition, Aero India- in technological spheres. He assured of done to meet the needs of the Armed 2011, a three-day International Seminar the Government’s unstinted support on Forces. on “Aero and Space Technologies – the matter. Listing out the challenging roadmap Success through Global Co-operation” On the delays in the development of various aerospace programmes like was inaugurated by Defence Minister of Tejas, unlike in other parts of the Advance Medium Combat Aircraft, AK Antony at the NIMHANS Convention world where technology development Aerostats, Unmanned Combat Aircraft, Centre in Bengaluru. precedes product development, the two Airborne Early Warning and Control Speaking on cooperation at every level – were combined in the case of Tejas due System, Medium Altitude Long Range local, national or global, being absolutely to denial of necessary technologies, Unmanned Aircraft, Rustom and the necessary for progress in technology, Antony stated. Despite odds, DRDO and indigenous Gas Turbine Engine – Kaveri, Antony dwelled on some of the pitfalls HAL handed over the aircraft to IAF in a Shri Antony said that it offered opportunities arising out of it. Without minimizing reasonable time-frame, in comparison to not only for all indigenous institutions and importance of global cooperation in the other similar class of combat aircraft in the industries, but also for partners around area of technological development, he developed world. the globe. described the ‘transfer of technology’ After incorporating all improvements Antony expressed his satisfaction on offered by countries as not being fully that IAF wants, Antony said he expected seeing a large number of Engineering A-Grade. the Tejas to be made ready by HAL in College students participating in the “Don’t expect any country in the world, all aspects including armament, by the seminar, and more importantly included however friendly it is, will part with most next edition of Aero India. Expressing to be seated in the inauguration venue. modern technology. That’s the reality of satisfaction on the success of other He asked the organizers to invite students the world,” Antony cautioned, referring to productions, namely Akash missile system and academia from various Universities the countries offering technology transfer and unmanned aircraft – Nishant, pilotless in the next edition. and called upon the DRDO, Industries, target aircraft Lakshya and varieties of ■ Universities and other Scientifi c Institutions airborne Early Warning systems, Shri 14 IndiaSTRATEGIC 2LLWPUNUH[PVUZZLJ\YL  HIV]LHUKILSV^[OL^H[LY 6ULVM[OLZP_I\ZPULZZLZ JVTWYPZPUN

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angalore. AgustaWestland, a single engine, AW109 Power and Grand offshore transport purposes. Orders for BFinmeccanica company, is pleased light twin engine and AW139 medium almost 500 AW139s have been placed to announce that it has sold two more twin engine helicopters. by nearly 140 customers from around AW139 medium twin helicopters to A new generation medium twin- 50 countries for many applications customers in India. Adani Group has turbine helicopter setting new standards including VIP/corporate transport, offshore signed a contract for one AW139 to against which all new medium twins are transport, EMS/SAR, law enforcement, fi re perform VIP/corporate transport missions measured, the AW139 has been designed fi ghting, utility and other commercial and as well as another corporate customer. with inherent multi-role capability and government roles. These latest orders bring the total fl exibility of operation, offering unmatched Founded in 1988 the Adani Group number of AW139s sold in India to almost performance and safety levels as well as is a leader in international trading 20 and continues the success achieved by the largest and the most comfortable and infrastructure development. The AgustaWestland’s range of helicopters cabin in its class. State-of-the-art avionics Group has achieved high growth in in the Indian commercial market. The equipment and outstanding performance several business sectors including power, company is proud to have been doing enable the AW139 to accomplish its infrastructure, global trading, logistics business in India for 40 years and in the mission in the most demanding conditions. and energy. last fi ve years over 50 commercial aircraft The AW139 has found great success in ■ have been sold comprising AW119Ke India, especially for VIP/corporate and

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angalore. Bell Helicopter, a Textron Prior to arriving BInc. company, has announced the at Aero India, Span fi rst delivery of a Bell 429 helicopter to Air’s 429 helicopter a customer in India. The announcement completed a took place at the biennial Aero India air cross-country show where the company has the aircraft demonstration on display. tour that gave The customer, Span Air, is headquartered key prospective in New Delhi and is one of the region’s customers the most prominent air charter operators, opportunity to offering a mix of jets and Bell helicopters. experience the The addition of the new Bell 429 to Span aircraft fi rst hand. Air’s fl eet will allow the operator to offer In Asia Pacifi c, the customers superior speed and range, the Bell 429 has already ability to land in remote areas, along with found customers an expansive and impeccably-appointed in China, Japan, cabin. Korea, Indonesia, Philippines, and “In every way, the acquisition of the to the world-renowned Bell Helicopter New Zealand, in addition to India. Bell 429 for operations in India makes customer support network.” excellent business sense,” said Capt. Interest in the aircraft has come from India currently has two Bell Helicopter private companies, including corporate Sudhir Malik, COO, Span Air. “The customer service facilities, Air Works India aircraft’s performance capabilities make transportation and utility missions, as and Deccan Charters, to support the well as civil and military government it ideal for the challenging operating numerous Bell helicopters operating in environment presented by India’s weather agencies. the country. ■ and geography. The 429 is also equipped with all the latest safety features and offers the legendary reliability of Bell helicopters, something we have already experienced with our other Bell aircraft.” The Bell 429, the world’s newest and most advanced light twin-engine helicopter, has been designed, built and certifi ed to the most stringent airworthiness standards. “The 429 is a highly adaptable helicopter that was designed for very demanding operators looking to address a wide assortment of mission requirements,” said Larry Roberts, Senior Vice President, Commercial Business, Bell Helicopter. “Customers in India will fi nd the 429 to be intelligently-designed, robust, have ample power margins, very fast and more spacious than any other helicopter in its class. Customers here also have access

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Aero India 2011 Samtel Thales Avionics JV is offi cially incorporated angalore. Samtel Display Systems Samtel Thales Avionics is an important is to design systems for the Indian Forces’ BLtd. and Thales Avionics SA are proud step in our strategy to cater to the existing helicopters and fi ghters. However, the to announce the offi cial incorporation of and future opportunities in the Indian activity will quickly expand to include other their new Joint Venture company, Samtel Defence space. The coming together products. Based in Delhi, it will provide the Thales Avionics Ltd. of Thales’s proven technologies and foundation for all future Thales aerospace “This is a key step for Thales in India and Samtel’s Indian experience is sure to create development in India. The resulting Indian its ambitious development plan, actively positive synergies that will strengthen the avionics systems will serve customer encouraged by the Indian Defence industry.” requirements as part of overall Thales Ministry,” said Yves Joannic, Vice President The JV company Samtel Thales Avionics and Samtel solutions. These systems will in charge of Thales Avionics Helicopter Ltd, offi cially incorporated as of December also be eligible to help Thales meet offset activities and one of the Directors of the 28, 2010, is intended to locally develop, obligations for its different programmes new company. ”This joint venture with a customize, manufacture, sell and maintain with the Indian Defence Ministry. The JV national industry partner makes Samtel indigenous Helmet-Mounted Sight and company will ensure local added value Thales Avionics Ltd. a very credible Display Systems and modern Avionics support and integrated maintenance player for future programmes.” Systems for the Indian and export defence services for the systems it produces for the Puneet Kaura, Executive Director, Samtel markets. Indian market. Display Systems said: “Incorporation of The core objective of the JV company ■ US seeks expanded military ties with India, China By Arun Kumar ashington. The United States, as Advocating investing “new attention and prevent miscalculation.” Wpart of a new military strategy, is and resources in Southeast and South The US, it said, “will promote common seeking “expanded military cooperation Asia” it said, “Leveraging our convening interests through China’s cooperation with India” and a “positive, cooperative, power, we will expand the scope and in countering piracy and proliferation and comprehensive relationship participation of multilateral exercises of WMD, and using its infl uence with with China”, the world’s “two rising across the region.” North Korea to preserve stability on the powers.” “We seek expanded military Korean peninsula.” “As military capability and capacity cooperation with India on non- At the same time Washington increases in Asia, we will seek new ways proliferation, safeguarding the global “will continue to monitor carefully to catalyse greater regional security commons, countering terrorism, and China’s military developments and the cooperation,” said the revised National elsewhere,” the revised strategy said. implications those developments have Military Strategy calling for redefi ning At the same time the US will on the military balance in the Taiwan leadership in a changing world. also “expand our military security Strait. The document released here Feb 8 cooperation, exchanges, and exercises The revised strategy document also is the fi rst revision since 2004 of the with the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, said that the US remained “concerned ways and means that the military will Malaysia, Pakistan, Indonesia, about the extent and strategic intent of advance US national interests. Singapore, and other states in China’s military modernisation, and A senior military offi cial speaking on Oceania.” its assertiveness in space, cyberspace, background said the Asia-Pacifi c will The new strategy said, the US in the Yellow Sea, East China Sea, and be of greater importance. “There are “seeks a positive, cooperative, and South China Sea.” two rising powers - India and China - comprehensive relationship with China “Our military power is most effective and a number of regionally powerful that welcomes it to take on a responsible when employed in support and in nations,” he said. leadership role.” concert with other elements of power as There may be a migration of US “To support this, the Joint Force part of whole-of-nation approaches to capabilities in the region. “That may seeks a deeper military-to-military foreign policy,” Admiral Mike Mullen, not necessarily mean more troops, but relationship with China to expand areas chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the distribution may change,” he said. of mutual interest and benefi t, improve wrote in the strategy. (IANS) understanding, reduce misperception,

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