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Aeromag Asia, Aeronautical Society of India Building Suranjandas Road, Off Old Madras Road,Bangalore 560075. Karnataka, INDIA. www.aeromg.in 3 India Reiterates its Defence Ties with Russia at Bishkek

Prime Minister meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin

he bilateral defence cooperation is Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the people-to-people linkages with Russia. an important pillar of the India- SCO Summit last week at Bishkek further Prime Minister Modi also thanked the TRussia strategic partnership. strengthened the bilateral relations. Russian President for his support for the Over the years, cooperation in the Talking about his meeting that began AK-203 Kalashnikov rifles manufacturing military technical sphere has evolved with Putin congratulating Modi over his unit in Amethi, an India-Russia joint from a purely buyer-seller relationship election victory, Modi said that it was venture that was inaugurated in March. to joint research, design development “excellent”. The two leaders reviewed all “If we really set our minds to achieving and production of state of the art aspects of bilateral relations to further something, we can do a great deal military platforms. Hence every meeting boost the strategic relationship between within a very definite timeframe. This between the leaders of India and Russia India and Russia. The meeting, which (unit) is an excellent example of what has its own significance globally as was termed “brief but very, very rich” we both were able to accomplish,” world powers look into the outcomes of in terms of content by the Foreign Modi told Putin at the meeting. those meetings. With Narendra Modi Secretary Vijay Gokhale, discussed ways Russia has been one of India’s key re-elected as Indian Prime Minister, his to further boost the India-Russia strategic suppliers of arms and ammunition. first meeting with the Russian President relationship and increased trade and President Putin recognised Prime

4 Shripad Yesso Naik takes over as Minister of State for Defence

Minister Modi’s personal contribution in strengthening bilateral relations and said that Russia awarded its highest state honour ‘Order of St Andrew the Apostle’ to him for initiatives he has taken to develop the bilateral relationship. Though the meeting did not get into core defence topics, there is a great need to speed up the ongoing strategic projects between the two nations, especially S400 Triumf missile deal. The United States has said that it is Secretary, Defence Production Dr.Ajay Kumar presenting bouquet to minister Shripad ready to help India in meeting its defence Yesso Naik. Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra also seen. needs with the latest technologies and equipment, but New Delhi’s purchase hripad Yesso Naik took over charge as Minister of State for Defence. of S-400 missile defence system from On his arrival at the Ministry of Defence in South Block, Yesso Naik Russia would ‘limit’ Indo-US cooperation. Swas received by Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra, Secretary , Defence The S-400 Triumf Missile System deal Production Dr.Ajay Kumar and other senior officials of the Ministry. with Russia will play a big role in the modernization of . Further the deal is crucial for India to DefExpo 2020 to be maintain its strategic ties with Russia, which is a major defence supplier. But, the bitter US-Russia relations, CAATSA held in February (Countering America’s Adversaries efExpo 2020, the premier world powers make it a prime market Through Sanctions Act), looming threat Land, Naval and Internal for global companies looking to export of the US sanctions, are affecting the DHomeland Security Systems aerospace, defense and security products. deal though it was officially sealed by Exhibition organised by the Ministry of DefExpo capitalises on this momentum Modi and Putin in October last year. Ever Defence, will be held during February 5 to present a world-class showcase of and since that, the Pentagon came up saying -8. The 11th edition of the mega expo for the Indian aerospace, defense and there are no guarantees for a special provides an environment for partnership security industries. Key to its pedigree, waiver from US sanctions if India buys and growth for global suppliers as the event is fully supported by the new weapons platforms from Russia. well as OEMs anxious to be part of government of India. While showcasing Apart from enhancing defence ties with the climbing economic trajectory India strengths of India’s substantial public Russia, both the deals are more important enjoys. DefExpo India has become sector, it will also uncover India’s growing to India to secure the 4000Kms Indo-Sino one of the largest events of its kind private industry and spreading MSME border where the Chinese are proceeding in the world for the last 11 years. base for components and sub-systems. with a massive modernisation of their India’s sheer size, geo-political standing For more details: forces. Russia has already delivered the and growing military alliance with the [email protected] first regimental set of S-400 Triumf advanced interceptor-based Air Defense Systems to China in April 2018. Hence, DRDO Successfully Flight-Tested Guided Bomb the induction of S-400 Triumf Missile efence Research and Defence Organisation (DRDO) System needs to be made sooner by successfully flight tested a 500 kg class Inertial overcoming the delays. The delay in DGuided Bomb from Su-30 MKI Aircraft from the the completion of these projects will Pokhran test range in Rajasthan. The guided bomb achieved slow down the pace of the ongoing the desired range and hit the target with high precision. modernisation of Indian Armed Forces. All the mission objectives have been met. The weapon system is capable of carrying different warheads.

5 Indian DPSUs to exhibit its Export potential at Army 2019

Editorial Advisory Board Dr. C.G. Krishnadas Nair Air Chief Marshal S. Krishnaswamy (Rtd) PVSM, AVSM, VM & Bar Air Marshal P. Rajkumar (Rtd) PVSM, AVSM, VM Air Marshal Ajit Bhavanani (Rtd) s the government looking event is organised and fully supported by PVSM, AVSM, VM forward to strengthening the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Rear K. Mohanan (Rtd), AVSM AIndian presence in international Federation and combines the exhibition Mr. Pushpindar Singh Chopra defence avenues, a delegation and dynamic demonstration of military Dr . K. Ram Chand comprising of major defence players are equipment capabilities. The results of Mr. J.K.Sharma set to showcase their might in Russia. the Forum Army strongly suggest that Mr. Arunakar Mishra With the International Military-Technical in just three years it has turned into the Forum ARMY-2019, scheduled to world’s leading exhibition of arms and Berlin, Germany be held during June 25-30 in Patriot military equipment, the authoritative Detlef Becker Expocenter in the Russian capital platform for discussing innovative ideas E : [email protected] Moscow, the leading defence PSUs will and developments for the armed forces. T : + 497 112317595 participate in the expo strengthening In 2018 the Forum proved to be one M : + 491 701626053 further defence ties with Russia. of the world’s biggest exhibitions of Representing Indian industry, the armaments and military hardware. Paris, France apex defence research establishment It gathered over 1,200 enterprises Marie-Thérèse Bonfigli Defence Research and Development of the Russian Federation, near and E : [email protected] Organisation (DRDO) along with far abroad exhibiting over 26,000 M : +33 (0)6 89 20 95 68 defence public sector undertakings military and dual-use products. BEML, Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), The Forum has unique opportunities Moscow, Russia Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), and to hold effective conversations, George Smirnov Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) will be exchange experience and cooperate E : [email protected] attending the event this year. A high- with foreign specialists in military M : +7 (906)711-03-51 / (495)644-17-33 level delegation from Indian defence and technical sphere. It creates new ministry, armed forces, DPSUs etc will prospects for strengthening scientific- Sunny Jerome mark their presence at the expo and they technical and industrial cooperation Managing Editor will interact with global delegations. ties. This year there will be 1200 Moreover, the Indo-Russia joint exhibitors from 14 countries and 550 Preethi M. venture, BrahMos Aerospace also will 000 visitors from all over the world. Associate Editor be showcasing its best at the expo Indian companies will have the this year. The BrahMos has been opportunity to interact with potential developed as a joint venture between clients, generate business, and form the Defence Research and Development relationships. Army 2019 provides an Organisation (DRDO) of India and the ideal platform for foreign companies Federal State Unitary Enterprise NPO to penetrate the Russian market, form Mashinostroyenia (NPOM) of Russia. alliances defined by joint ventures and For Publishing Articles, Advertisements Editor, Aeromag Asia What Russian calls an example of industrial cooperation that will meet the Aeronautical Society of India Building fruitful international cooperation, the requirements of end users in Russia. Suranjandas Road, Off Old Madras Road, Bangalore 560075. Karnataka, INDIA Call: +91 94490 61925 Tel: +91 80 25284145 / 25604055 Printed and Published by Sunny Jerome, Managing Editor, Aeromag Asia, Aerosun Media, Email: [email protected] Aeronautical Society of India Building, Suranjandas Road, Off Old Madras Road,Bangalore 560075. www.aeromag.in Karnataka. Printed at Rashtrotthana Mudranalaya, 19/1, K.G.Nagar, Bangalore-19.

6 DRDO Focuses on Futuristic Technologies

the DRDO has made great breakthroughs, like the Prithvi, Agni, Nag missiles, armoured combat vehicles like Arjun built with indigenous technology, flight simulators, unmanned aerial vehicles, artillery guns like Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), and light combat aircraft Tejas. DRDO has established a world-class science and technology base to provide the Defence Services decisive edge in aeronautics, armaments, combat vehicles, electronics, instrumentation Defence Minister meeting the Secretary, Department of Defence Research & Development, Chairman, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Director engineering systems, missiles, General, Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, at DRDO Bhawan. materials, naval systems, advanced computing, urthering its research of future. The design for will be taking forward the simulation and life sciences. activities in critical airframe attachment with project further to perfect it. India expects to have in Ftechnologies that will the engine was completed In another achievement last 10 years its own platform play a major role in futuristic in the year 2004. month, DRDO has successfully for medium combat aircraft. missions, the Defence The Defence Research and test fired AKASH-MK-1S The UAV project immensely Research and Development Development Organisation missile from ITR, Chandipur contributes towards the Organisation (DRDO), (DRDO), which works meeting all the mission Make-in-India initiative as India’s apex defence research under the administrative objectives. Akash Mk1S is an many critical systems such institution, has successfully control of the Ministry of upgrade of existing AKASH as airframe, landing gear, test fired indigenously Defence, Government of missile with indigenous flight control, and avionics developed Hypersonic India, is India’s premier Seeker. AKASH Mk1S is a sub-systems are developed in Technology Demonstrator body that determines how surface to air missile which India with the collaboration Vehicle (HSTDV) last week critical defence technologies, can neutralize advanced aerial of private industries. In for the first time. DRDO test strategic and tactical military targets and has combination manufacturing radars and fired HSTDV from launch hardware, weapon systems, of both command guidance sensors also DRDO is working complex-4 of the Integrated platforms and solutions are and active terminal seeker to achieve self-reliance. Its Test Range (ITR) on Abdul developed and procured. guidance. Seeker and missile autonomy mission aims Kalam Island in the Bay of HSTDV was launched to guidance performance have at absolute indigenisation Bengal along the Odisha coast. prove a number of critical been consistently established in missile development. Hypersonic Technology technologies for futuristic in both the missions. With the impetus from Demonstrator Vehicle missions. Various electro- With a large network of the government’s ‘Make in (HSTDV) is an unmanned optical tracking sensors, more than 50 laboratories India’ initiative DRDO has scramjet demonstration telemetry stations and and establishments spread brought out a well-defined aircraft. HSTDV is dual- radars tracked the vehicle across the country, DRDO procedure for transfer of use technology thus with a through its course. After this is committed to lead the technology to private firms for scramjet engine designed to test DRDO has collected nation towards self-reliance in manufacturing various defence cruise at Mach 6 speed up to the data and now it will be defence systems and achieve equipment and products. an altitude of 32.5 kilometres analysed to validate the critical absolute indigenisation Moreover, DRDO aims to in 20 seconds. It can be used technologies. The achievement in partnership with the play a major role in import for launching satellites at low was a milestone in India’s industry, academia and substitution drive in India and cost and can also be available critical mission technology other R&D institutions. also to increase the nation’s for long-range cruise missiles development and DRDO Over the last six decades, defence export potential.

7 GSL Focuses on Leveraging AI Potential in Shipbuilding Today Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), along with the nation, is poised on the curve of a satisfying growth trajectory. As it keeps setting fresh benchmarks and meeting new challenges, GSL will continue to be driven by its quest and commitment to ensure customer satisfaction, based on quality construction, short delivery schedules and sensitivity towards customer needs and requirements, which it believes is the ultimate test of success of an organisation. With proactive government policies and support of local Indian industry, we are confident of making and positive impact in indigenisation of maritime defence products and achieving much higher indigenous content in the times to come. We also intend to tap the potential of young minds and therefore, have tied up with incubation centres such as FiiRE to promote startups. We are also promoting our bright engineers to develop in-house solutions for problems at hand. We are targeting to have a few AI enabled products in the near future for use in the Indian defence shipbuilding said Cmde. Bharat Bhushan Nagpal, CMD, Cmde. Bharat Bhushan Nagpal Goa Shipyard Ltd. In an interview with Aeromag, he talks about CMD, Goa Shipyard Ltd.

In a major boost to ‘Make the largest shipbuilding project of indigenous steel. It will with the startup incubator in India’ and indigenous in the history of Shipyard, also open a number of export FiiRE. Why does GSL focus shipbuilding, GSL signed a which will propel Shipyard opportunities for the Shipyard, on such initiatives? What contract with Ministry of into the select league of who has already established are the latest updates? Defence for the acquisition of shipyards with capability to itself as a major exporter of We need to evolve with two P1135.6 follow-on ships design and construct complex defence ships from India. the changing times to keep for . Could you weapon intensive ships such The shipbuilding Project pace with the emerging shed you some light onto this? as Frigates. It will provide will also provide lot of technologies. In the recent Indeed this is a highly another strategic capability opportunities for the ancillary past, there has been a prestigious and challenging in the country to construct shipbuilding industry, as phenomenal revolution in the indigenous project for Goa these advanced platforms. field of Artificial Intelligence, Shipyard. Owing to GSL’s Though, it will be the first Machine Learning, Deep potential, capability and time that GSL will be executing Learning, Block Chain superlative performance in project of this magnitude, technologies, with tremendous shipbuilding, GSL has been we are fully prepared for it lot of sourcing of systems, potential in the defence rightly selected by Indian and preparatory activities are equipment and yard material applications. It is estimated Government/ Ministry of in full swing to commence will be sourced from the Indian that future generation Defence as the Shipyard production in 2020. There will industry. Further, the service platforms will have high for execution of this import be considerable changes in industry, especially at Goa, degree of intelligence built into substitute project. The the design of the ships to be will gain from the services the maritime systems. There contract was signed on 25 constructed at Goa Shipyard, outsourced by the Shipyard, are certain cases identified Jan 2019 and since then the as significant indigenous bringing lot of employment by Shipyard which will be co- preparatory activities are being content is planned in these for the local populace. developed with the identified undertaken on war footing, ships. The Project is a major suitable industry partner. in close coordination with import substitute project, As part of supporting We also intend to tap the the Indian Navy and Russian with approx. 51 indigenous startups endeavoured in potential of young minds and collaborators. It will be the equipment and significant Artificial Intelligence (AI) therefore, have tied up with first time that P1135.6 class indigenous build material. based products and projects incubation centres such as ships will be constructed The entire hull of the ships is in shipbuilding industry, FiiRE to promote startups. We locally in India and it is also going to be constructed out GSL recently signed a MoU are also promoting our bright

8 Aerial View of the Shipyard engineers to develop in-house promulgated, for procuring faring platforms and one June 2021. The first vessel of solutions for problems at hand. from the Indian industry. damage control simulator. the series was launched by We are targeting to have a Going a step further, we We have received very the defence minister on 21 few AI enabled products in are looking at exporting encouraging response in the February 2019. The second the near future for use in the these products/ parts to international market and vessel is ready for launching Indian defence shipbuilding. overseas customers/ foreign hope to realise a few export and likely to be scheduled principles. With proactive orders in the current financial in end May 2019. Keeping GSL has achieved 70% government policies and year. We are also looking with the GSL’s tradition of indigenisation in the support of local Indian out for export opportunities delivering projects before construction of Offshore industry, we are confident by participating in global schedule, we are confident of Patrol Vessels (OPV). of making and positive shipbuilding tenders. We are meeting the project timelines. What role does GSL play in impact in indigenisation of increasing our global footprint Apart from this project, we achieving India’s dream of maritime defence products and extending our outreach have project for construction absolute indigenisation in and achieving much higher with regular engagement of two Advanced Missile defence manufacturing? indigenous content in with potential countries. Frigates, details of which In line with the Govt’s the times to come. I have elaborated in the thrust on indigenisation, GSL GSL has been a major opening question. has been at the forefront of Export Promotion, Import supplier of vessels to the Indian A number of shipbuilding indigenisation of defence Substitution and Earn foreign Navy (IN) and Coast Guard. projects of the Indian Navy products and ‘Make in exchange through shipbuilding Could you give the details of and Coast Guard are lined India’. GSL has successfully and ship repair have been ongoing projects at GSL? up in the near future. With indigenised critical equipment one of the core objectives of Currently, GSL is executing GSL’s competence and such as stabiliser systems, GSL. Could you talk about the Indian Coast Guard Project competitive edge, I am Helli grid, stern gear, etc. GSL’s export initiatives? for 05 Advanced Offshore hopeful of obtaining a major A few major systems such Yes, we have done well in Patrol Vessels for which the share of these projects and as gearbox, steering gear, this segment in the last few deliveries are scheduled contribute towards indigenous watertight doors, steel, etc are years with export of 11 sea from Jan 2020 onwards till shipbuilding for the Nation. being indigenised thorough Indian industry. We have also drawn up a procurement policy wherein purchase preference is being accorded to Indian vendors. Further, a roadmap of indigenisation has been drawn up to execution in a time bound manner. Also, equipment requiring indigenisation has been

9 Indian Army Boosts its Fire Power with New Dhanush Guns

Dr. Ajay Kumar, Secretary, Defence Production watching the new Dhanush Guns. an 877mm longer barrel. It Dhanush has an auto laying urther strengthening PVSM, AVSM, VSM, the has a larger chamber volume system based on the Fire Control its artillery, the Indian Director General of Artillery. of 23 liters as compared to Computer System as compared FArmy has received Dhanush is developed 19 liters of the BOFORS. to the manual system of the its first batch of long-range jointly with the Indian The new barrel design Bofors Gun. It has Advanced Dhanush Howitzer Guns Army and manufactured and modified double baffle Gun Sighting System with a from the Ordnance Factory by the Ordnance Factories muzzle brake (MDBMB) day camera (CCD), a night Board (OFB). The induction received bulk production system has led to an camera, a laser range finder is being hailed as a key clearance in February and enhancement of range (LRF) and NFOV and WFOV milestone as this is the first the initial order of 114 Guns from 27 Km to 38 Km. The as compared to the optical day long-range piece of artillery was placed on the OFB. MDBMB limits the stress on and night sight of Bofors. to be produced in India. Weighing less than 13 the structure to 155/39 levels. Dhanush” has an on-board Dhanush will provide the tonnes, with a high ground Modification in the loading Advanced Tactical Computer much needed muscle to Indian clearance of 400 mm, a trough and loading tray enables as distinct from Bofors where Army in the days to come range of elevation from Dhanush to accommodate the ballistic calculations were as it incorporates the latest -3 degree to 70 degree the large diameter of the bi- done at the command post. features such as an inertial and an arc of traverse of modular charge system (BMCS). navigation system, an on- 60 degree, Dhanush is board ballistic computer, direct the most manoeuverable day and night firing system, artillery system and can be a modern target acquisition deployed in any terrain. system and a communication system that makes the Advanced Features weapon compatible with the of Dhanush Army’s project “Shakti”. Dhanush, the indigenously At a ceremony organized developed and manufactured at the Gun Carriage 155mm x 45 Calibre Factory, Jabalpur, the first modern artillery Gun system six “Dhanush” Guns were has achieved significant handed over to the Indian technological milestones that Army by Saurabh Kumar, have set it on an independent Director General Ordnance developmental trajectory. Factories and Chairman of Dhanush has evolved as a the Ordnance Factory Board most modern gun system in its in the presence of Dr. Ajay own right, independent of its Kumar, Secretary, Department lineage. Dhanush weighs 700 Saurabh Kumar, Director General Ordnance Factories and Chairman of Defence Production and Kg more than the 155mm/39 of the Ordnance Factory Board lighting the lamp in the presence of Lt. General P K Srivastava, Calibre BOFORS and has Dr. Ajay Kumar, Secretary, Department of Defence Production.

10 OFB Marks New Imprints in Defence Indigenisation State Police Organisations communication system [SPO] and civil indenters. that makes the weapon The major products compatible with the Army’s developed through in-house project “Shakti”. Weighing R&D are 155mm Artillery less than 13 tonnes, with a Gun ‘Dhanush’, Upgunning high ground clearance of 400 of 130mm Artillery Gun mm, a range of elevation to 155 mm x 45, Mine from -3 degree to 70 degree Protected Vehicle (MPV) and and an arc of traverse of Modernised Mine Protected 60 degree, Dhanush is Vehicle (MMPV), Bi-Modular the most manoeuverable Charge System (BMCS) for artillery system and can be 155mm Artillery Ammunition, deployed in any terrain. 7.62 x 39mm Assault Rifle OFB has signed a contract ‘Ghaatak’, Chaff Launcher with the Ministry of Defence ‘Kavach MOD-II’ and Chaff, for production of 300 up- Naval Gun CRN-91, Under gunned 155 mm/45 calibre Barrel Grenade Launcher, artillery gun called Sharang. among others. OFB is OFB is increasingly making presently developing Upgraded its presence felt in the area of BMP-II, Futuristic Infantry exports of medium and high Combat Vehicle (FICV), Air caliber ammunition, explosives Defence Gun and related such as TNT, DNT& RDX, ammunitions and Electronic MPVs, brake–parachutes etc. OFB has achieved an Saurabh Kumar Fuses. OFB has also developed DGOF & Chairman, OFB prototype of 7.62X51mm indigenous content of 90% Assault Rifle in a record time in its supplies to the forces. n a move hailed as the for modern manufacturing as per the requirement of the OFB has achieved major milestone in further industry to meet the armament Indian Army, which is now successes in development and Istrengthening the needs of the nation’s armed undergoing trials. Dhanush indigenisation of many new Indian Army’s artillery, the forces. With the Indian will provide the much needed products like upgraded L-70 Ordnance Factory Board Ministry of Defence (MoD) muscle to Indian Army in the Air Defence Gun, 7.62x39mm (OFB) has delivered its first rolling out a new policy to days to come as it incorporates Assault Rifle Ghatak, A-7 batch of long-range Dhanush boost the level of indigenous the latest features such as an ammunition, 20 mm Anti Howitzer Guns, the first long- content in defence equipment inertial navigation system, an Material Rifle ammunition, range piece of artillery to be procured by the Indian Armed on-board ballistic computer, 7.62 PKT ammunition, produced in India. Pride of Forces, OFB is one among direct day and night firing Indigenous manufacture of the nation and a hallmark of the leaders in supporting system, a modern target Bi-Modular Charge System Make in India, the 155 mm/45 the implementation. acquisition system and a for 155mm Guns etc. calibre artillery gun Dhanush More than 61 products is the premier product of designed and developed by Ordnance Factory Board. Ordnance Factories are in Ordnance Factory Board service with Indian Armed [OFB], comprising 41 Forces. OFB manufactures ordnance factories located the entire weapon system across the length and platform-along with its breadth of the country, is the ammunition and related oldest and largest defence accessories, artillery guns, production organization in arms, ammunition, tanks, India, functioning under combat vehicles, troop comfort the Department of Defence items and other equipment Production of Ministry of required by the armed forces, Defence. OFB forms a hub Central Armed Police Forces,

11 BDL to strengthen Indian Navy’s Torpedo Arsenal to the security system needs of the organisation and of the country. BDL is the living up to the sobriquet, sole manufacturer and ‘The Force Behind Peace’. supplier of Surface- to- Air BDL has been in its path of Missiles, Anti - Tank Guided indigenisation and contributing Missiles and Torpedoes to greatly to the import the Indian Armed Forces. substitution programmes Earlier this year, BDL has of India. To reduce the signed Rs.760 Crore contract dependency on foreign for supply of Anti-Tank OEMs, the company has Guided Missiles (ATGM) and been indigenizing the “import launchers to Indian Army. items” for the ATGMs being The Missiles and Launchers currently supplied the Indian are under manufacturing Army. The government’s through continued technical ‘Make in India’ programme has collaboration with Russia created a congenial ecosystem at the Bhanur Unit of BDL for the company to offer its in Telangana State. Before products/services to the global Cmde Siddharth Mishra (Retd) CMD, BDL that BDL received the supply buyers at competitive rates. order worth of Rs 200 crore The products and services he Bharat Dynamics and it uses its own intelligence approx. from DRDO for for exports include Akash Limited (BDL), India’s in tracing the target. The supply of Medium Range Weapon System, Anti-Tank Tstate-run guided Varunasthra will boost Navy’s Surface to Air Missile (MR Guided Missiles, Torpedoes, missiles and allied defence combat readiness in the waters SAM) rear section. MRSAM CMDS and Refurbishment equipment manufacturer, which is really crucial for is a joint development project of various missiles. has bagged a multi-crore India in the current scenario. between DRDO and Israel BDL is also amongst a few project to strengthen the BDL, established in 1970, Aerospace Industries, Israel industries in the world having torpedo arsenal of Indian is the main producer of the with BDL as the Nominated state-of-the-art facilities for Navy. BDL, a premier country’s range of missiles and Production Agency. the production of Guided Defence PSU, is a Miniratna missile defence systems. BDL BDL is poised to enter new Missiles and associated Category-1 Company under has been catering to the needs avenues of manufacturing, equipment, Underwater the Department of Defence of the Indian Armed Forces covering a wide range of Weapons (Torpedoes, decoys Production, Ministry of and strives to establish itself weapon systems such as and decoy launchers etc.), Defence, Government of as a leading manufacturer in Surface-to-Air Missiles, Air Airborne Products. (Counter India, has signed a contract the aerospace & underwater Defence Systems, Heavy Measures Dispensing worth of Rs 1,187.82 Crore weapons industry and emerge Weight Torpedoes, Air-to-Air Systems), Ground Support for supply of Heavy Weight as a world class sophisticated, Missiles etc. The quest for Equipment, Product Life Cycle Torpedoes - Varunastra - to state-of-the-art, global technological excellence has Support, Refurbishment / the Indian Navy in June. enterprise, providing solutions been the guiding principle Life Extension of Missiles. The contract will be executed over the next 42 months and the weapons will be manufactured in association with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at BDL’s Visakhapatnam Unit. Varunastra is a ship-launched, electrically-propelled underwater weapon equipped with one of the most advanced automatic and remote controlled guidance systems

12 LAND, NAVAL & INTERNAL HOMELAND SECURITY SYSTEMS MAGAZINE

In a set of 26 instructions, Admiral Karambir Singh suggests a total change of style in the activities of Indian Navy personnel, aimed at reducing expenditure and bringing equality among officers and men

Admiral Karambir Singh PVSM, AVSM, ADC Chief of the Naval Staff

New Navy Chief introduces revolutionary measures

dmiral Karambir reducing wasteful expenditure, personnel of all ranks to we imbibe contemporary Singh has taken trimming elaborate imbibe contemporary social social and ceremonial Aover as the new ceremonies and avoiding and ceremonial practices procedures towards optimal Chief of the Naval Staff. He ‘quasi religious’ functions. and avoid the VIP culture utilisation of manpower and succeeded Admiral Sunil Karambir Singh also said that followed during such events resources,” said the Navy Lanba, who retired after over both officers and men should over the years. According to chief in his introduction. four decades of service. In be treated with the same the Navy chief, ‘unnecessary “Lighting of lamp/ functions his first set of instructions to standards during events. ostentation’ during official of quasi religious nature/ the Indian Navy personnel events and visits of senior fawning gestures, garlanding after taking over, the new There are, in fact, officers to naval locations and showering flower petals Navy chief called for a total 26 instructions in the should also be avoided. on guests, invitees, dignitaries change of style, suggesting a Navy chief’s list. “As a modern fighting to be avoided,” continued number of measures aimed at Admiral Singh wants Navy force, it is important that the instructions. However,

13 Army to focus on modernisation, indigenisation he Army Commanders’ security environment and Conference which shall holistically address Twas held in New emerging threats, challenges Delhi had comprehensively & ensure no room for deliberated various aspects of terror. Reviews during security dynamics, emerging the Conference included security scenarios, enhancing readiness, tri-services synergy, operational capability in military diplomacy, joint near and long term and exercises that have created enhancement of combat edge capacity & environment and over potential adversaries. supporting operational plans It has been emphasized in that have evolved. Defence the Conference that Indian cooperation has facilitated Army is committed to peaceful new vistas and these shall

General Bipin Rawat Indian Army Chief there is no clarity over what during VIP visits. According expected to be disciplined and “I take this opportunity to a ‘quasi religious’ function to the Navy chief, these respectful but not subservient. express my gratitude to Sunil constitutes - it could involve engagements adversely affect Before taking over as Navy Lamba, the outgoing Chief breaking of coconuts and the daily activities at units. chief, Admiral Karambir of Naval Staff, who has put recital of religious prayers at Another matter Karambir Singh had served as the Vice 42 years of illustrious service launches and commissions of Singh has taken up is the Chief of Naval Staff at the to the nation. He provided new ships and submarines. number of accompanying headquarters in New Delhi and us with great leadership,” Moreover, the new rules staff during VIP visits. He has moved to Vishakhapatnam said Karambir Singh. want to end the practice of said that it should be minimal. in 2018 as the Eastern Naval In his reply, Admiral Lanba engaging multiple cars for the The Navy chief has, in fact, Commander. He also headed said, “It has been a great Navy chief during official visits. abolished the practice of the Port Blair-based Andaman honour and privilege for me Karambir Singh said bouquets sailors being given the task of and Nicobar Command to have commanded the finest should not be presented to opening doors and acting as for almost three years. Navy over the past three visiting officers and dignitaries signposts to give directions While taking charge as Navy years. The Navy is mission during official functions. He to visitors and guests. chief, Admiral Karambir Singh deployed and combat ready said that the practice of lining In yet another path-breaking told reporters in New Delhi: to provide maritime security up of naval officers’ families move, the Navy chief has “It is a matter of great honour in areas of interest. I am during visits of superiors and said that full designations and pride for me to take happy to hand over the Navy dignitaries should be stopped. of officers, along with all charge as the 24th Chief of to my successor, a capable The Navy chief’s instructions their decorations, need not Naval Staff. My predecessors Admiral Karambir Singh.” are in the form of an address be repeatedly mentioned with their perseverance have Hailing from Jalandhar to all ranks in the Navy. All in speeches. Still another of made sure that the Navy in Punjab, Karambir Singh locations of the Indian Navy Karambir Singh’s instruction has a very solid foundation graduated from Barnes School have received the instructions. said that during professional and reaches new heights.” at Deolali in Maharashtra The chief’s signal, sent soon discussions, cheering and “It will be my endeavour before joining the National after he took over, is a practice clapping after a speaker makes to continue the efforts and Defence Academy (NDA). that most service chiefs follow. his point will be discouraged. provide the nation a Navy As a helicopter pilot, he He has also instructed the Use of carpets and flowerpots that is strong, capable and has flown Chetaks and Navy staff to ensure that the has to be avoided, especially which is ready to meet any Kamovs. He commanded four same standard of meals, drinks during functions on board security challenge in the ships - the ICG Chandbibi and even cutlery should be warships, he added. maritime domain,” he added. (patrol craft of Indian Coast on offer to all ranks at official However, even while doing Singh also expressed Guard), INS Vijaydurg (missile events. Other instructions away with a number of gratitude to his predecessor, ship), INS Rana and INS focus on cutting unnecessary ceremonies, Admiral Singh Admiral , for Delhi (destroyers), during expenditure and efforts reminded juniors that are his service to the nation. his illustrious career.

14 provide excellent opportunities for and challenges in maritime domain. The key highlights of the enhancing strategic engagements. Additionally, to promote indigenisation conference were: The sessions of Commands was through ‘Make in India’, an exhibition • Optimum force readiness followed by Principal Staff Officers of emerging and future defence to be ensured. providing update on contemporary technological innovations was held. • Re-prioritising the existing issues. To mitigate the cyber threats, A total of 53 domestic companies requirements to ensure that the resources management and streamlining of participated in this event. This interaction allocated for force modernisation communication and data security, were of industry representatives with the and capacity building be ensured emphasised. Live issues pertaining to senior leadership of the Army facilitated by optimising allotted budget. administration and human resources in obtaining a direct feedback regarding • Increase the content of development were deliberated in detail. product development and enhancement indigenisation in force modernisation. All future conflicts would be planned keeping in view the requirements of Army. • The state of existing infrastructure and executed jointly by the three services. With a focus on the welfare of the along Northern Borders and it has For developing deeper understanding and families of brave soldiers who made been decided to pursue these projects enhancing jointness, Air Chief Marshal supreme sacrifice in the services on higher priority. Ensure speedy BS Dhanoa, Chief of Air Staff addressed of the Nation, Year 2019 has been move and all weather connectivity to Army Commanders & Staff wherein he declared as the year of ‘Next of Kin’. Northern Borders are the focus areas. conveyed vision & high credibility of The deliberations in Army Commanders’ • As the Indian Army was becoming IAF missions and ideas for synergised Conference validated the current a more networked and digitised force, application. Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief course set by the military hierarchy, as the COAS emphasised on the need of Naval Staff and Chairman, Chiefs of merited by the dynamics of emerging to enhance technological threshold Staff Committee also addressed the Army security and operational events. of all ranks to imbibe state of art Commanders and focused on jointness technology and exploit the same.

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15 BEML Aims High in Expanding its Export Potential

To further strengthen industrial corridors under the ‘Make in India’ policy initiated by Govt. of India with an aim of inviting niche technology from industries globally, and to make India an export hub in the world market, BEML is planning to set-up ‘Make in India Parks’. As an initial stage, BEML is planning to set up a Defence Manufacturing unit. The supply of components / aggregates for the products would be through the MSE ecosystem in Coimbatore and other industrial corridors in Tamil Nadu and will give a big fillip to MSEs. BEML has drawn a roadmap to maximise its geo-strategic reach, minimise import bill and increase domestic production capacity, integration of innovation & research through ‘Centres of Excellence, said Deepak Kumar Hota, Chairman and Managing Director, BEML Ltd. In an interview with Aeromag, he talks about BEML’s ambitious plan to become a Navratna company.

Deepak Kumar Hota Chairman and Managing Director, BEML

Could you talk about BEML’s business Repair Vehicle (Arjun ARRV): having in Defence and Aerospace sector? capacity to recover heaviest bogged What are the latest products? down battle tanks in the world. Being one of India’s leading defence • Medium Bullet Proof Vehicle meeting equipment manufacturers, we keep STANAG Level-1 protection levels systems such as Akash, QRSAM, ISRO the Indian Army and other Defence • Mounted Gun System: Engineering (PSLV): RS1 Retro motors & MRSAM. forces abreast with state-of-the-art of Dhanush 155/52cal Gun system • Ground handling and ground support military equipment. The company on BEML TATRA 8x8 platform equipment such as Aircraft Towing manufactures variants of Tatra vehicle BEML in its drive towards continuing Tractors & Weapon Loaders for Armed for all-terrain operations including diversity from its current product Services, HAL, ISRO and ADA. Bridge Layer, Field Artillery Tractor, range has forayed into Aerospace • Manufacture of airborne sheet Medium & Heavy Recovery Vehicle, market to take advantage of the global metal components and structures Pontoon Mainstream Bridge Systems, and domestic opportunities available (HAL) and planning to collaborate and Mobile Mast Vehicle etc. in this fast expanding domain. with global tier 1 /tier 2 firms. We also supply Engineering Mine The Aerospace manufacturing division • We are in discussions with Ploughs, Tank Transportation Trailers, is AS9100D accredited. The unit is Lockheed martin for development Weapon-Loading equipment, equipped with machine shop, sheet and manufacture of Ground Handling Armoured Recovery Vehicle, metal shop and heat treatment shop. It & Ground Support Equipment for Milrail Coaches and Wagons. has recently added a CNC wire cutting their F16 global requirements. BEML plays a stellar role in the country’s machine, 3 axis & 5 axis CNC machine Integrated Guided Missile Development and Elastomeric press. The division Could you talk more about Project by supplying ground support has expertise in MIG and TIG welding BEML’s Sarvatra Bridging System vehicles. The company has also created a operation for welding alloys such as developed for military sector? world class test-track at its KGF Complex Aluminium, Titanium and Maraging Steel. The first set of SARVATRA Bridge to test Defence equipment and vehicles. The product range in Aerospace systems was supplied to the Indian The latest Defence products domain includes: Army. After successful completion of introduced by BEML Ltd are: • Precision fabrication & machining trials, we are awaiting bulk production • Arjun Armoured Recovery & of Rocket Motor casings for Missile clearance and the balance numbers will

16 be supplied as per contract schedule. by Govt. of India for inviting niche technology from industries globally and BEML has been playing a significant to make India an export hub in the world role in supporting the growth of market, BEML is planning to set up ‘Make India’s defence export business. Could in India Parks’. Initially, BEML is planning you shed more light onto this? to set-up a Defence Manufacturing unit. We are keen to explore the possibility The supply of components / aggregates of exporting our defence equipment for the products would be through to the targeted countries through ecosystem of MSEs in Coimbatore and Inter-Governmental Agreements other industrial corridors in Tamil Nadu (IGA) / Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and will give a big fillip to MSEs. wherever feasible. Additionally, BEML Currently, around 8000 high mobility would like to explore the export vehicles supplied by BEML are in service opportunities in friendly countries. with Indian army and many critical spare Export to target countries in Africa, parts are to be indigenized to maintain ASEAN, SAARC and East European is these imported vehicles. In the first being done through creation of demand phase of this Joint Venture, BEML plans for our Defence products with the efforts to indigenise these imported spare parts of consortium of DPSUs. Towards this, to meet domestic requirement and also a committee comprising of DPSUs is export to global markets. This would being constituted, which will explore result in substantial foreign exchange opportunities through interaction with savings and also in development of new embassies, export agencies and visits. vendors in addition to existing vendor base of over 250 MSEs in Tamil Nadu How does BEML support the and create employment opportunities to government’s Make in India initiatives over 500 people directly and indirectly. and defence indigenisation? BEML is wholly committed to the Could you share with us your vision and `Make in India’ drive, launched by priorities for BEML? What are the major the Government with the vision to objectives to be achieved in future? enable India to be a global economic Our Company looks to the future power house. The campaign essentially with confidence, driven by an inspiring translates to supporting indigenisation vision, values of trusteeship and thereby promoting competiveness and vitality powered by a dedicated world enhancement of capacity and capabilities class team of human resources. Our of Indian manufacturing industry. aim is to march towards becoming a Some of the latest improvements The `Make in India’ drive in the Navratna Company in the near future. to meet the challenging context of BEML, which is a highly At present, BEML is a Rs. 3300 Cr. requirement of Army are: diversified company, involves Company and has drawn a Road Map • Improved Emission norms manufacture of Defence equipment, @ 25% growth Y-o-Y to achieve Rs. • Engineering on Axles and Mining & Construction equipment 8,000 Cr. of turnover by 2022. Platform to take higher payloads, and Rail & Metro products which, BEML has drawn a roadmap to maximise • All wheel steering on demand meeting provides us with a great opportunity its geo-strategic reach, minimise import the desired Turning Radius of the user. to boost our business. The company bill and increase domestic production is wholeheartedly contributing in the capacity, integration of innovation & Could you talk about BEML’s major campaign internally and with increased research through ‘Centres of Excellence’ defence and aerospace products for sourcing from local manufacturers. to drive integrated R&D, collaboration export? Who all are the major clients? BEML’s overall business strategy among CPSEs on specific R&D projects BEML has exported more than 1000 envisages the company to transform and leveraging technology platforms. units of mining and construction itself into a system integrator by equipment to more than 68 countries outsourcing a substantial part of BEML has been providing heavy of various continents. BEML is focussing manufacturing activities to Indian vehicles to fulfill army’s all-terrain on SAARC, ASEAN and AFRICAN vendors, to enhance its capacity and operational requirements. Could you nations for export of High Mobility achieve cost optimisation while improving talk about the latest updates? Vehicles, Armoured Personnel Carrier, competitiveness. Over 25% of its annual BEML has been supplying BEML Medium Bullet Proof Vehicle, Crash requirement is met through MSEs. TATRA vehicles to Indian Army in Fire Tenders, Airborne Structures, To further strengthen industrial corridors the ranges of 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, 10x10 Tank Aggregates, Aircraft towing under the ‘Make in India’ policy initiated and 12x12 through decades. tractor and Bridging System etc.

17 Union Minister for Defence Rajnath Singh paying homage to the martyrs, at the National War Memorial, in New Delhi Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat, the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Karambir Singh and the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa are also seen. Rajnath Singh Assumes Office of the Defence Minister ajnath Singh took over brief presentation on the on 10 July 1951 in district in the Government of Uttar the responsibility as functioning of the MoD and Chandauli in Uttar Pradesh. Pradesh in 2000 – 2002. In Rthe Defence Minister all the four Departments of He did his masters in Physics 2003, he served as Minister of India. On his arrival at the MoD namely Department from University of Gorakhpur of Agriculture in the Union the Ministry of Defence of Defence, Department in Uttar Pradesh. He was Cabinet. He was elected to in South Block, Singh was of Defence Production, a teacher by profession. Rajya Sabha 1994 -1999 received by the Minister of Department of Ex-serviceman He served as Member of and again for 2003-2008. State for Defence Shripad Welfare and Department of Uttar Pradesh Legislative In 2009 he was elected to Yesso Naik, three Services’ Research and Development Assembly in 1977 – 1980 and the 15th Lok Sabha. He also Chiefs, Defence Secretary Organization. The minister 2001 – 2003. He was Minister served as Member in the Sanjay Mitra, Chairman instructed the officers to of Education in Govt of Uttar Committee on Ethics in 2009. DRDO Dr G. Satheesh prepare detailed presentations Pradesh in 1991 -1992. He Rajnath Singh was inducted Reddy, Secretary (Defence on all Divisions and set time served as Minister of Surface in the central cabinet led Production) Dr. Ajay Kumar bound targets to achieve Transport in the Union Cabinet by Prime Minister Narendra and S Kutty, Secretary ESW. the desired outcome. from 1999 to 2000. Later he Modi on 27 May 2014 as the The minister was given a Rajnath Singh was born was elected as Chief Minister Minister of Home Affairs.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacting with Army men at Siachin.

18 BRAHMOS -A successfully test fired from Su-30MKI

orld’s deadliest launched cruise missile has & DG BrahMos DRDO, BrahMos Aerospace supersonic cruise perfectly validated its precision congratulated the team and had conducted maiden Wmissile BRAHMOS attack capability against land said that this Joint effort of successful test firing of in its advanced air-to-ground target. With this successful BrahMos, DRDO , NPOM & BRAHMOS ALCM against configuration was successfully mission, the ’s Indian Air force has validated a ship target in November test fired from the Indian air combat power has reached once again its devastating 2017 in the Bay of Bengal Air Force’s Sukhoi-30MKI an unprecedented level.” capabilities with Precision off India’s eastern coast. fighter aircraft against a land Dr Satish Reddy, Chairman and has given a boost to The historic mission made target in India’s eastern coast, DRDO congratulated IAF, the long strike capability of India the first and only country bringing a quantum leap in the DRDO and BrahMos team for Indian Air force capable of in the world to complete a IAF’s air combat capability. achieving this successful feat. sending shivers down the supersonic cruise missile triad. IAF’s frontline combat Dr Sudhir Mishra, DS spines of the adversaries platform Su-30MKI carrying the formidable BRAHMOS airborne weapon took off from IAF airbase from Southern India. The missile, after being gravity dropped from the fighter’s fuselage, flew for its full range towards the designated land target set at the Car Nicobar Island and hit it with “bull’s eye precision,” top level officials who witnessed the launch confirmed. The successful mission was undertaken in the presence of senior IAF officials along with top DRDO and BrahMos Aerospace scientists and engineers. Congratulating the IAF, DRDO and team BrahMos for yet another spectacular BRAHMOS-A mission, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, “Today, the Dr Sudhi Mishra formidable BRAHMOS air DS & DG BrahMos,DRDO

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