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1 2 3 4 5 EDITORIAL A Publication dedicated to he tenth edition of Aero India Airshow & Exhibition from February 18th – 22nd 2015 Aerospace & Defence Industry Toffers an excellent platform to showcase Editorial Advisory Board capabilities of Indian companies to the world and the potential in indigenous manufacturing capabilities. Dr. C.G.Krishnadas Nair Aero India will provide an opportunity for overseas industries to become more aware of Indian Industry Air Chief Marshal & R&D capabilities and develop sustainable supply S.Krishnaswamy (Rtd) chains and long term strategic partnerships. PVSM, AVSM, VM & Bar Since the government has increased the FDI to 49 % Air Marshal P. Rajkumar (Rtd) in defence industry more foreign companies should PVSM, AVSM, VM be interested in investing in India as JV partners. Several Indian companies are now Air Marshal Ajit Bhavanani (Rtd) PVSM, AVSM, VM suppliers to major international OEMs directly or through their Tier one suppliers. This Rear Admiral K. Mohanan (Rtd) goes to show the development and quality which our industry has achieved in recent AVSM years. In addition to the large PSUs and Private Industries, many of the Indian MSMEs are Mr. Pushpindar Singh Chopra performing extremely well in the aerospace & defense manufacturing sector. Dr . K. Ram Chand The global defence industry can take advantage of the promising Indian Aerospace Mr. J.K.Sharma & Defence market and the new policy of the government by partnering with Indian Mr. Arunakar Mishra industries. Mutually complementary and sustainable approach for this partnership will Air Cmdre. (Rtd) Joseph Varkey be a win-win situation for all stakeholders. Global aerospace industries must, leverage on the offset package and form JVC with Indian DPSUs, PSUs and large Private Industries. Delhi Global Aerospace industries must link their tier one suppliers directly with Indian SMEs Gp. Capt. (Rtd) H.C.Bhatia to form partnership of mutual advantage. Ashok Iyer SIATI and Aeromag Asia wish participating companies and delegates all success. E-mail : [email protected]

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6 7 “Make in India” becomes the buzz word

“Make in India” has become of months after the new of licensing. The companies desirous of the buzz word for India’s Government has come to power, proposals manufacturing such items no longer worth more than Rs.65,000 crores have defence and aerospace sector. require industrial licence and will also been categorized under ‘Buy (Indian)’ and not be subjected to FDI ceiling of 49%. A ‘Buy and Make (Indian)’. The process of efence Minister Manohar Parrikar comprehensive Security Manual indicating further orienting the Defence Procurement the security architecture to be followed says achieving self-reliance and Procedure towards procurement from reducing dependence on foreign by various class of industries has been D domestic industry will continue in future put in public domain, so that companies countries in defence is a necessity today as well. The procurement process would rather than a choice, both for strategic and could easily access the same and follow it be made more efficient, time bound and accordingly. The initial validity of industrial economic reasons. predictable so that the industry can plan The Government in the past has created licence has been increased from two to its investment and R & D well in advance to three years. production capabilities in defence in meet the requirement of our armed forces”, the form of Ordnance Factories and For the first time, a Defence Export the Minister said. Strategy has been formulated and has been Public Sector Undertakings to cater to Till now, there were many entry barriers the requirements of our Armed Forces. put in public domain. The strategy outlines for the domestic industry to enter into specific initiatives to be taken by the However, there is a need to enlarge the role defence sector in terms of licensing, of Indian private sector as well to develop Government for encouraging the export FDI policy restrictions etc. In the last six of defence items. It is aimed at making capabilities and capacities for production months, the Government has taken several of various defence equipment. the domestic industry more sustainable policy initiatives to ease the process of in the long run as the industry cannot The Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi has entry into defence manufacturing. The taken a very important initiative in the form sustain purely on domestic demand. A most important is the liberalisation of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for of ‘Make in India’ to promote and encourage the FDI policy regime for Defence sector domestic manufacturing of various items. issue of NOC for export of military stores to encourage foreign investment in the has been finalised and has also been put The requirement for domestic production sector. FDI up to 49% is allowed through of defence equipment is more than for any in public domain. Requirement of End User Government route (with FIPB approval). Certificate (EUC) to be signed and stamped other sector because it will not only save FDI above 49% is also allowed on a case- precious foreign exchange but will also by Government authorities has been to-case basis with the approval of Cabinet dispensed with for most of the defence address the national security concerns. Committee on Security wherever the “Government being the only consumer, items, particularly parts, components, proposal is likely to result in access to sub-systems and sub-assemblies. This will ‘Make in India’ in defence sector will be modern and state-of-the-art technology driven by our procurement policy”, he said. largely ease out the export by the domestic in the country. Restrictions in earlier policy industry. A web-based online system to The Government policy of promoting related to Foreign Institutional Investment domestic defence industry is adequately receive applications for NOC for export of (FII) and majority shareholding to be held military stores has been developed and reflected in the Defence Procurement by single Indian shareholder have been Policy, wherein preferential treatment is has been put in place. removed. There is a big opportunity in the defence given to ‘Buy (Indian)’ and ‘Buy and Make Even though private sector industry was (Indian)’ categories of acquisition over ‘Buy sector for both domestic and foreign allowed to enter in defence manufacturing investors. (Global)’. since 2001, after obtaining industrial “In the days to come, import is going to “We have the third largest armed force in licence under IDR Act, the process of the world with an annual budget of about be the rarest of the rare option and first obtaining industrial licence was very opportunity would be given to the Indian US$ 38 billion and 40% of this is used for cumbersome and used to act as a major capital acquisition. In the next 7-8 years, Industry to develop and manufacture the road block for the industry, particularly required systems. As Indian companies we would be investing more than US$ small and medium industry, who were in 130 billion in modernization of our armed presently may not have adequate the business of making part, components, capabilities in terms of technology, they forces and with the present policy of MAKE sub systems and sub-assemblies. IN INDIA, the onus is now on the industry are encouraged to partner with foreign The Government liberalized the licensing companies for joint ventures, technology to make best use of this opportunity for policy and now most of the components, the benefit of both the business as well transfer arrangements and tie-ups. parts, raw materials, testing equipments, If we look at the profile of Acceptance as the nation. Besides, under offset more production machinery, castings, forgings than Rs. 25000 crore obligations are to be of Necessity (AONs) granted by Defence etc. have been taken out from the purview Acquisition Council (DAC) in the last couple discharged in next 7-8 years”, Parrikar said.

8 Preliminary design of LCA Mk 2 to be ready by next month

he preliminary design of Mark-2 Naval variant of the is going to be ready by March, says TShri. P S Subramanyam, Director, Aeronautical Development Agency, in this interview to Aeromag Asia.

Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in discussion with Shri​ PS Subramanyam​,​ ​DS & Programme Director(CA) & Director- one is it has to have the marinisation; it has been demonstrated in December ADA​ and ​Shri R Swaminathan​, Out Standing Scientist & TD (GS), ADA ​ during his visit to Aeronautical Development Agency. has to work in marine environments, sea 19th (in 2014) in Goa. The outcome of that environment, which was not the primary test is that the aircraft has got much more driver in the Air Force variant. potential than we were estimating on a What’s the update on Mark-2 variant? personally feel that this is going to be a world-class Naval aircraft to The 4th element is when we approached conservative manner. In the LCA Naval programme, we are working on a Mark-2 variant. be operated on our future aircraft carriers. The preliminary design is the aircraft carrier deck for landing the Today, we are very confident that the LCA In the development of the Mark-2 variant, we are not going through going to be completed in the first quarter of 2015. vision line which is required at the higher Navy in terms of the all of the weight with the route of deriving the naval variant from the Air Force variant. We angles of attack is very much different from which it can takeoff will be definitely much decided to ab-initio the Naval variant design to make it as much as The team has taken consultancy from EADS, the EADS has its that of the Air Force variant. more than what we have been thinking compliant as possible to the Navel staff requirements. It is going to changed name as CASSIDIAN. But, together, the consultants and our That has also imposed a serious earlier. We have also during the be a different configuration, different method of articulating the team are working out to bring this aircraft, the most advanced world- requirement of what we call troop of the Goa trials been able to establish the landing gear. It will have extended length and extended breadth. I class Naval variant that we are going to see in the world in future. nose by about 5 degree. So this is a major capability of this aircraft’s handling qualities change that has resulted in a significant or tracking qualities to perform very precise change in the design and development approaches towards landing deck landing. of the Naval variant, which has actually Those capabilities have been tried and demanded a special design to incorporate whatever corrections required to make it Welcome to Asia’s biggest Plane Carnival an equipment known as the leading edge perfect have already been acquired in the vertex control devices what we call Levcon. last Goa trials. Could you talk about challenges in the and 328 foreign companies. Fifty-four the skies through their performances will be This is not there on the Air Force variant. Continue from page 1...... development of Naval variant of LCA? ministerial and other high-level delegations LCH, Tejas, Dhruv, Rudra, Sukhoi and Tiger So, integration of the Levcon into the What’s the next challenge? We started the LCA programme in 1993 Mohan Kumar, Secretary (Defence from abroad are slated to attend the Moth. On the roll call of foreign military integrated file control system also has been The next major challenge that we have with seed money. However, it was only in Production) says that the current edition inaugural event. aircraft include Lockheed F-16C, KC- a challenge and one more requirement on the Naval variant is to complete the 2003 that we had the fund approval to make has surpassed all previous records. “The “Among the many firsts of this year’s event 135, F-15C Eagle, Rafale, Boeing C-17 and is that it has to have a fuel dumping. In structural testings on the ground to get the one fighter and one trainer variant of the gross area has doubled from 125000 sq.m will be an Investors’ Summit and Global Embraer EMB-145I. the case of emergency immediately after aircraft cleared per arrestor hook recovery LCA for Air Force and Navy for the purpose of in 2013 to 250000 sq.m this time. We are CEOs’ Conference with focus on Make in The foreign civil aircraft participation takeoff, if the aircraft has to come and land and carry on the engagement trials on the Naval requirements. expecting 1,50,000 business visitors against India. The event will be chaired by Defence has the PC-12 NG, Falcon 2000, Phenom on the deck it has to dump the fuel which ground at various speeds of the aircraft that One thing very important that we learned 1,00,000 in the previous show,” says Kumar. Minister (Manohar Parrikar). There will be 100E, Boeing B 75, Boeing A 75, Viking, is carrying, so that it can land on the deck is engaged in the hook with the wire and in this program is that we were not very The biennial event is organised by the around 300 CEOs (150 each from India and Catwalk, WASP, RRJ 95, EMB 505, Bell 407 GX with minimum shocker impact. These are see the kind of decelerations coming on correct in thinking that we can derive a Defence Exhibition Organisation (DEO), abroad) attending this year’s show,” says Helicopter, King Air 350 ER, 19-seater Turbo the major drivers which have challenged the structure by adequate instrumentation. Naval variant from the Air force variant as under MoD. Mohan Kumar. Prop AI Industry, Z Lin Z 50 LX, OmaSud Sky us. Once we get the confidence that the we proceeded with the project .The naval There is an increase in the number of The officials put the number of aircraft Car, Falcon 7 X and -New Gen. structure is designed with adequate project has posed its own peculiar problems countries participating, business delegates participating in static and air displays Mayaskar Deo Singh, Director, DEO, says Have you overcome the challenges? margins for doing this arrestor hook of the landing gear design which is required from abroad and the aircraft for both tentatively at 72 during the second week all efforts are being made to make the Yes, we have overcome all the challenges. recovery, I am hoping by about mid of this for landing at higher sink rates which is 7.1 flying\static display. Besides aerospace, of February. “This figure could change and availability of tickets to public easily. “We are Today, we have the fighter version which year the NP2 will demonstrate the arrestor meter / second as against the 3 m/ second of defence and civil aviation, this edition it might inch closer to even 100,” says an running advertisement campaigns in paper has flown recently and trainer variant has hook recovery at Goa. So, that itself gives the air force variant. will also showcase sectors like defence official. to educate the general public. We appeal to flown about two years ago. us a very high level of confidence that the Though the difference between the manufacturing and airport infrastructure. The ’s Sarang aerobatic ticket-holders (general visitor or business) aircraft is capable of performing with carrier Air Force and Navy appears to be only There are 33 countries participating at team will be part of the show-stoppers to strictly follow the sign boards to avoid What are the recent accomplishments? compatibility. And I can also add based about 4m/sec, the design actually is of the this edition compared to 29 in 2013. The this time too. Popular air display teams traffic congestion,” says Singh, conducting In terms of the progress of the on the performance that we have already shock conditions, where the energy is very leads the pack bringing in including the Scandinavian Team the show. programme, there are two major events achieved or demonstrated the important. The energy difference between 64 companies, while follows closely (), Flying Bulls Aerobatic Team Tickets are available at all Axis that we have to accomplish leading to the is keen in recommending another three the Air Force and Navy is 1:5. That has posed with 58 companies, followed by UK (48), (), Aero Superbatics Limited Bank branches. In addition, a 24x7 carrier compatibility. One is demonstrating more prototypes and also about eight us challenge also. The arrestor hook recovery (41), (25), (17) among and Airborne Service Limited (both UK), ticket counter is operational at the ski-jump i.e. demonstrating that the Naval limited series version aircraft; four of them which is having a distortion of about 4.59G others. and the Open Sky Jump Team (US Special Kempegowda International Airport now. variant can do a takeoff from a ramp which fighters and the remaining four are trainers. also became too important in terms of The exhibition will see participation by Forces) have confirmed their participation. Tickets are available only through online is part of the aircraft carrier. This technology various equipment qualifications. The third over 600 companies, including 295 Indian Chanting the Make in India mantra from bookings.

10 11 Naval LCA – a tech marvel taking shape for the future

By Dr Anantha Krishnan M

n December 20, 2014, A journey that was started for the NLCA team to have achieved the the Indian Navy added in 2003 maiden flight in these timeframes. a glowing chapter to its To understand the complexities of this inspiring history at INS project it’s important to know little bit of Mk-2 prototypes will be a HansaO in Goa. The achievement might the background. The naval programme different story not have hit the headlines as it ought was sanctioned by the government in 2003 It was in December 2009, that the ADA- to have, but the makers and designers to develop a naval carrier-borne fighter HAL-NFTC teams realized that the NLCA knew the depths of the achievement. aircraft capable of Ski-Jump Take-off with Mk-1 due to its sub-optimal design would Only very few nations have achieved it Arrested Recovery for landing (STOBAR have shortfalls in the full mission capabilities before India’s attempt. concept). sought by the Indian Navy. Hence, LCA Navy A carrier-borne naval aircraft needs extensive testing on shore- Huge boost for the team It was initially envisaged that converting Mk2, a new programme with a higher thrust based facilities prior to its actual test and deployment on an aircraft The successful completion of the maiden flight of NP-1 from SBTF at the already flying Tejas (LCA Indian Air Force engine was sanctioned. This programme carrier. The US Navy has shore facilities for catapult take-off and first attempt itself has been a huge boost to the entire NLCA team. “All Finally, the home-grown Naval Light version) to a naval aircraft would take about is envisaged to minimize the constraints of arrested recovery. “They did not have ski-jump facility. The other the stake-holders need to be patted on their back for this stupendous Combat Aircraft (NLCA) project announced six to seven years with changes restricted to LCA Navy Mk-1 and would have significant facility is in which was created during the erstwhile Soviet achievement. We have been getting a great support from the Indian its arrival on the big stage. The Naval about 15 per cent. The two naval prototypes changes in design to improve aerodynamics, Union times with ski-jump for launch and arrested recovery. This Navy for the programme and the recent developments have inspired Protytype-1 (NP-1), a trainer, took off from sanctioned would be used primarily to landing gear & arrester hook optimization, facility is considerably old and also a challenge to exploit. all of us,” says P S Subramanyam, Programme Director, ADA. He says the Shore Based Test Facility (SBTF) in Goa demonstrate Carrier Compatibility and also structural design optimization, updated Further, there is no Restraining Gear System (RGS), as on the aircraft India has become the third nation (after US and Ukraine) to have for the first time. It was piloted by the vastly to demonstrate Initial Operational Capability sensors, avionics, Flight Control System carrier, to hold back the aircraft during take-off. Considering these carried out such a launch. experienced Chief Test Pilot Cmde Jaideep with Air Defence configuration. among others. factors, ADA decided to build a dedicated test facility to replicate The SBTF replicates a static model of the Indigenous Aircraft Maolankar of the National Flight Test Centre However, contrary to initial assumptions, The landing gear mass of the LCA (Navy) an aircraft carrier, to the extent feasible, with a ski-jump for take-off Carrier (IAC) being built at the Cochin Shipyard in Kerala. Dr K (NFTC). during the aircraft design and development Mk-2 aircraft is likely to be reduced by 200- and arrested landing facility. Further, in the national interest, it was Tamilmani, Director-General, Defence Research and Development On February 7, 2015, again India’s naval phase, it turned out to be significantly 250 kg, being capable of a higher take off decided that the specification caters for both the heavier aircraft Organisation (DRDO) said that while NP-1 created naval history in aviation, carrier-borne aircraft development different from the time of sanction in 2003 mass. The prototypes likely to come from (MiG-29K) and lighter aircraft (NLCA),” says NLCA Programme Director Goa, it has been a huge learning curve for the entire team. “Dealing programme got an adrenaline shot in the and challenges increased progressively. this Mk-2 flight-line are being designated as Cmde C D Balaji (Retd), in an exclusive interview to AeroMag Asia. with complex technologies and achieving more than what we arm when the second aircraft from the Further, the major constraint of design space NP-3 and NP-4 (both fighters). Interestingly, The specialised equipment, in addition to the design of the facility expected at the very first attempt itself is a huge achievement. NLCA flightline, Naval Prototype (NP-2), a due to the existing Tejas platform resulted ADA says that to save time, work of the was provided from the Russian side as it had to be the same as in the The aircraft will soon undertake ski-jumps 90 meters from the fighter, kissed the skies for the first time from in a sub-optimal design and compromises third NLCA prototype (NP-5), a trainer, carriers with the Indian Navy. They included: an arresting gear, optical ramp with all weapon stores in place,” says Dr Tamilmani. He says HAL Airport in Bangalore. This time it was leading to the LCA Navy Mk-1 variant (NP-1) has commenced from amongst existing landing systems, TV monitoring system, restraining gear and light that the arrester-hook landing trials of NP-1 will also be conducted Captain Shivnath Dahiya from the NFTC, being heavier than anticipated. resources. signaling system. this year. who ensured that the 35-minute maiden Despite these challenges, the first NP-1 With the programme management of SBTF under the control Indian Navy termed the success of NLCA at SBTF as a ‘validation sortie was smooth. was rolled out in 2010 and had its maiden A tech leap achieved with of ADA, the facility was built by Goa Shipyard Ltd along with the of the efforts by various design teams.’ In a written response to this After a long time there was something flight on April 27 2012, nine years from SBTF construction arm of DRDO CCER&D (W) Pune. “The conceptualisation Correspondent, Rear Admiral D M Sudan, Assistant Chief of Naval to cheer for the NLCA teams at the the sanction of the programme. This The SBTF in Goa has already got rave and build of this facility was challenging and successfully completed Staff (Air) termed the launch of NP-1 from the SBTF as a historic Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), achievement is considered to be in a reviews from the flying fraternity. Much in 2013. This was followed by the evaluation by Russian Test Pilots event. “It shows the faith the Navy has reposed in this indigenous Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and reasonable time frame even amongst other before the NLCA team could fly the NLCA, from RAC-MiG using a MiG 29K. It is a matter of pride to the nation development programme. This event would provide an impetus at NFTC. Crossing two significant milestones worldwide aircraft houses. Considering a the MiG-29Ks began dating the facility. “It’s that our Indian Navy pilots were trained for carrier operations towards timely achievement of future milestones,” Rear Admiral in a span of 50 days was definitely a great first time design and development of a naval a pilot’s delight to fly the MiG-29Ks from from January 2014 on the SBTF at Goa prior to embarking on INS Sudan had told this Correspondent immediately after the SBTF achievement. aircraft in the country, it is indeed creditable SBTF,” says a naval official. Vikramaditya,” says Balaji. trails.

12 13 equally for the Carrier compatibility tests from the SBTF. The focus on sensor and weapon capability demonstration will be on NP-2,” says Balaji. More trials ahead in Goa On completion of the FCS software upgrade and the minor rework on NLG, the naval platform(s) will again head to Goa for the next phase of the campaign in March 2015. “We will continue the ski- jump launches to progressively reduce margins till we reach its final performance levels. Also, it is planned to initiate activities towards arrested recovery starting with dummy approaches on the landing area, ‘taxi-in’ arrester hook engagements on to the arrester wire at the SBTF and final flight engagement,” adds Balaji. NP-2 first flight gives an Better performance than the first launch. There was an unexpected adrenaline shot anticipated bonus in terms of excess performance During the February 7, 2015 first flight ADA says that the campaign in Goa in and the actual minimum climb angle was of NP-2, the flight profile was stitched December 2014 commenced with pre- in excess of 10 degrees. This is certainly together in such a fashion that it gave a requisite ground and flight tests conducted a welcome bonus for an aircraft that has comprehensive look at aircraft systems to assess the behavior and performance of been so often derided for lack of thrust, and and key areas of the flight envelope. The the aircraft at sea level conditions. It turned this excess will be accounted for in future aircraft achieved all the planned flight test out that the aircraft performance was better launches,” says Balaji. activities and the maiden flight was termed than anticipated in comparison to estimates ADA says the AoA after ramp exit reached as a flawless one, executed professionally by earlier made purely based on its flight tests 21.6 degrees which augers well for utilisation NFTC. HAL’s new Chairman T Suvarna Raju at Bangalore. of even greater angles of attack for launch. patted the role played by his vibrant team “The maiden ski-jump of NP-1 was It should certainly allay fears over the use of engineers from the Aircraft Research and a defining moment historically. The of such high AoA and remove much of the Design Centre (ARDC). His support will be performance of the aircraft actually turned pessimism that has surrounded the utility of crucial for the future of the NLCA project. out to be a lot better than expected as the programme. ADA says that NP-2 has been built with all the designers had kept some margins “We did extensive simulations to predict vision and foresight. “It addresses several up their sleeve being a first time,” says landing gear loads and the behaviour of all systemic deficiencies observed whilst Subramanyam. other systems during the ski-jump launch. making progress on flight test of NP-1. The aircraft was extensively instrumented to It incorporates most avionic hardware Observations from pilot enable validation of simulation. The landing components promised to Indian Navy. after Goa trials gear loads and other system behaviour During design and build NP-2 has been Sharing some of the details of pilot’s obtained from the actual ski-jump launch customised (plug & play) to incrementally observations after the Goa trials, ADA said were close to prediction,” says Balaji. accept modifications for Carrier landing that the maximum all up weight an aircraft aids like LEVCON Air Data Computer, Auto- can be launched is the primary determinant Key takeaways of Mission throttle, external and internal Angle of of its operational capability. It also dictates SBTF Attack lights,” says Balaji. NP-2 is the lead the quantum of weapons and fuel that The aircraft performance was better than aircraft for arrestor hook integration. the aircraft carries. For a ski-jump launch, prediction. The wealth of data collected in The NLCA team is upbeat with the Lady the final design intent is to have a zero rate the maiden ski-jump launch will be fully Luck finally landing on their side of the of climb after ramp exit to get the best analysed. According to ADA, the areas fence. The successful maiden flight of performance of the aircraft. This places a needing attention are: (1) The Control NP-2 is a testimony to the tremendous great premium on the ability to fly at the Law and Flight Control System (FCS) efforts put in by scientists and engineers of maximum possible AoA (Angle of Attack) software needs to be updated to handle ADA, HAL and NAL. “With one trainer and with adequate control and also to have the higher performance. This will enable fighter in its stable, it can be now stated a complete understanding of the thrust extracting the best performance of the that the indigenous Carrier-borne fighter available. aircraft in a safe manner as the margins programme is making headway and “The first attempt at any new activity is are progressively reduced. 2) The Nose acquiring momentum,” concludes Balaji. fraught with uncertainties and potential Landing Gear (NLG) extension was faster surprises. Given the leap off the edge than predicted. Minor modifications to the Shano Varuna! nature of the first launch, all the major NLG are in progress. (The writer is a seasoned aerospace possibilities of failure were identified and When compared to NP-1, major addition and defence journalist in India. He is the options to handle them were built into the on NP-2 is a Multi-Mode Radar (MMR). ADA Consultant Editor (Defence) with OneIndia. plan. Therefore it was planned to have a says the aircraft performance would be He blogs at Tarmak007 and tweets @ minimum climb angle of 5.7 degrees for similar. “Both the prototypes will contribute writetake.)

14 15 Tejas moves closer to IAF’s dream of forming Squadron

By Dr Anantha Krishnan M

ndia’s pet fighter jet programme, the Light Combat Aircraft Need more orders (LCA) Tejas has finally entered a very critical phase of its Final V S Arunachalam, former Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister, IOperational Clearance (FOC). India’s Defence Minister Manohar Founder and Chairman Center for Study of Science Technology and Parrikar informed Parliament recently that the much-awaited FOC Policy told Aeromag Asia that the current orders for Tejas are not just would be achieved by December 2015, a deadline which has seen sufficient. some movements forward in the past. “The IAF has placed orders for 40 aircraft and it is possible that The confidence of Indian Air Force (IAF) has certainly gone up the Navy may order about 60 aircraft as well. It is likely that the IAF in the last one year, with many milestones being crossed in the may order 100 more new variant of Tejas. Though at first sight these programme. While the majority of Indian media has been critical of orders look impressive, they are not. When I wrote the first Cabinet the project due to the delays, its passionate makers and designers Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) paper, we anticipated a have been countering the criticisms by using the ‘developmental production of over 250 aircraft and minimising the import of aircraft challenges’ shield. for our Services. Unfortunately this has not taken place. The order is After all the ‘delays and developmental challenges,’ Tejas has finally still modest,” says Arunachalam who has seen the project right from reached within the striking distance of IAF and during the next its inception. financial year (2015-16) we are sure to witness the formation of the first full-fledged Tejas Squadron - No 45 Squadron (Flying Daggers). LCA made India an Aviation Powerhouse I am convinced Tejas is a fine aircraft: Parrikar Dr Kota Harinarayana, former Programme Director, LCA, ADA says Speaking to this Correspondent soon after the symbolic handing that the LCA project has created a new eco system for aviation in over of the first series production (SP-1) of Tejas aircraft in Bangalore, India. “With LCA all critical technologies of aviation such as digital in January 2015, Parrikar said that the IAF wanted to form the Tejas fly by wire system, advanced composites, digital avionics, all digital Squadron at the earliest.’ cockpit, utility management system and a host of other technologies “I am convinced that it is a fine aircraft and we need to move on have been indigenously developed and they are available for all now. The IAF should get the aircraft on time so that they can form the other aviation programmes of the country,” says Dr Kota, widely Squadron without any more delays. I am impressed with the flying revered as the father of the LCA programme. display of the Tejas. The IAF wants to form the Tejas Squadron at the Dr Kota says that LCA project has gifted India many technologies earliest,” Parrikar said. He also wanted both Hindustan Aeronautics and capabilities to design and develop 4th-plus generation fighters. Limited (HAL) and Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) to “With the development of stealth technology and few related know- meet the timelines so that the project doesn’t get stuck in another how, India is in a position to undertake the development of 5th whirlpool of uncertainties. generation fighters. Along with China, India has the largest number of development projects in aviation, where the core technologies We are on track, says ADA Chief are based on LCA experience, infrastructure and human resources. In an interview to Aeromag Asia, P S Subramaniam, Director, ADA Thanks to LCA, India has become an Aviation Powerhouse,” adds Dr said that the programme is on track. “We have been moving forward Kota. with decent pace and our mission is to beat the FOC deadline,” Subramaniam said. He said with the FOC, the capabilities of Tejas will be enhanced Watershed in India’s aeronautical history further. “The integration of an air-to-air refuelling probe, beyond Air Marshal P Rajkumar (Retd), who has seen the project from visual range (BV) missiles, additional low-drag bombs and gun shall very close quarters, says that the LCA project is a watershed in the be retro-complied on series production aircraft. The delivery of first aeronautical history of the country. “Never has such a large sum of Squadron of 20 Tejas shall be completed by 2018-19,” he said. He said money been invested in aeronautical research and development the Tejas Mk-II will be installed with high power GE 414 engine, an in one fell swoop. The results are there for all to see. The project has AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar, onboard oxygen created infrastructure, an eco-system of ancillary industries and hi- generation, upgraded Flight Control System and contemporary tech capability which was non-existent before the project started,” Avionics. “The mechanical and electrical architecture will remain the says Rajkumar. same,” he added. According to him, the upgrade programmes for other aircraft On the occasion of Aero India 2015, Aeromag Asia sought the and new aircraft design/development have benefited from this opinion of some of the leading lights who have contributed investment. “The most important spin off has been the confidence significantly to the Tejas programme. of the designers. Today, they know that they have it in them to design a truly high technology aircraft. More benefits will follow as

16 17 Dr S Christopher, Director, Centre for (Note from the author: This article has Airborne Systems (CABS), says that LCA used inputs given by the Aeromag Asia programme has realised the two major team. Quotes of V S Arunachalam, Dr Kota objectives in the last couple of decades.”One Harinarayana, Air Marshal P Rajkumar (Retd), was to deliver a state-of-the-art frontline Dr C G Krishnadas Nair and Dr S Christopher fighter to the IAF. And the second one was have been taken from the inputs provided to catch up with the rest of the world in by the Aeromag Asia editorial team.) terms of advanced fighter technologies and build up the infrastructure to sustain the capability in the field. The programme has Significant timelines of the Tejas project, resulted in realising the two objectives to a right from its inception good measure,” says Dr Christopher. • CCPA approval for Feasibility & PDP The leading DRDO scientist, currently Phase in 1983 at Rs 560 crore involved in the integration and flight-testing • PDP Document Submission in 1988 of India’s prying plane (EMB-145I), says that • FSED Phase-I sanctioned only for 2 the LCA programme is the beginning of a Technology Demonstrators in April 1993 at renaissance in aeronautical activities in the Rs 2188 crores (including earlier sanction country. “Already many variants of LCA are of Rs 560 crore) in advanced state of development. More • FSED Phase-II sanctioned to achieve IOC futuristic programmes are already on the and FOC in October 2001 at Rs 3301.78 drawing boards of ADA. Military aircraft crore are more multi disciplinary now than • FSED Phase-II time and cost revision in ever before. The aero cluster laboratories Nov 2009, FOC timeline extended to 2012 of DRDO will naturally be drawn into at an additional cost of Rs 2475.78 crore development of the many systems for the • IOC completed on 20th Dec 2013 futuristic aircraft. The effective networking • FOC expected to be completed by Dec of national knowledge centers to realise 2015 the complex systems like LCA is proving to (Source ADA) be an evolving beneficial work culture in aeronautics,” he added. the programme matures. While enormous Activities completed towards FOC ground has been covered, enormous • Integration of centre-line drop tank ground is still to be covered,” adds Rajkumar. The future of Tejas Air Marshal M Matheswaran (Retd), former • Gun integration & ground firing Deputy Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff • Integration of conventional & low drag Production rate must go up (Policy, Planning and Development) and bombs Dr C G Krishnadas Nair, former HAL currently an Advisor to HAL, told Aeromag • Integration of advanced LGB Chairman and a familiar face in Indian Asia via an email that efforts have to be •Hot & cold weather trials aviation, wants the production rate to be made to take a fresh look at Tejas’ role in IAF’s •All weather certification increased. “HAL needs to quickly reach a operational chart. “We will have to do a real • Envelop expansion to higher angles of production rate of at least 24 aircraft per assessment of its operational role. The next attack and load factor (g). year. Even this will take about five years to step should be to quickly develop the Tejas (Source ADA) complete the present order. If HAL enhances MK-II, which should eventually become the the productivity, there is a potential for frontline home-grown fighter of India,” says realising of orders of over 600 aircraft for Matheswaran, one of the boldest voices on Parameters to be completed during FOC the armed forces and additional number matters related to IAF today. phase as future upgrades. This will require According to him, the Tejas Mk-II should • Air-to-air refuelling outsourcing of significant part of the work have greater indigenous content, better • Gun flight trials and HAL taking up the leadership role of strike capabilities and larger operational • High speed low drag bomb with assembly and integration of aircraft, test radius. “All these can be achieved only if retarded tail unit flying and delivery and product support,” the private industries should be given • Integration of supersonic drop tank says Dr Nair. an opportunity to play a bigger role. • Integration of BVR missile and Advanced He also suggests the setting up of a Technology can come via a foreign OEM, Close Combat Missile PPP model for modern high productivity willing to play the risk-sharing partner’s role. • Envelop expansion to higher angles of assembly lines and developing a reliable, Time and larger thinking are critical factors attack and load factor (g) cost effective supply chain with private to this project now,” adds Matheswaran. (Source ADA) industries, including SMEs. A renaissance in aeronautical activities

18 19 industry in the State’s GDP from 28% to 30%. To achieve the mission following strategies would be adopted : • Creation of aerospace eco-system Phase-II (2017-22): Karnataka govt gives big push • Development of Aerospace Manufacturing, MSME & MRO To attract investments to the tune of Rs. 36,000 crores (6 Billion USD) • Boosting exports in the Aerospace Sector and provide additional employment (direct • Harnessing Human Resources and Focus on R&D to aerospace sector and indirect) to 60,000 persons in the next five years by a process of inclusive development. Further to enhance the contribution of • The strategies will be made into reality through following Aerospace sector towards increasing the share of industry in the State’s Policy Measures: GDP from 30% to 32%. • Operationalization of BAP and BASEZ • Creation of Infrastructure through PPP Prime objectives of the policy are as follows: • Focus on Cluster approach – South, Central and North Clusters • a) To make Karnataka a preferred global destination • Thrust on MSMEs formanufacturing of aircraft, aircraft systems & sub-systems, • Human Capital Development assemblies and components. • Academia, Research & Innovation Centre • b) To create of eco-system comprising infrastructure, • Aerospace University and Flying School education and R&D to make the State a conducive hot spot • Funding Ventures through Karnataka Aerospace Venture for aerospace industry. Capital sectors (KARAVEN) Fund. • c) To make Bangalore a magnet for global tier-1 Suppliers. Investors will be provided with better facilitation at the stages of • d) To make Karnataka as one of the leading MRO hubs in Asia. implementation and operation, so that, they can do their business with • e) To make available ready to-employ human resource pool ease and less transaction cost. Karnataka Udyog Mitra will continue to for the industry. act as the nodal agency. To attract investments in Aerospace sector and • f) To strengthen R&D infrastructure for achieving innovative also to provide level playing field to the industries, enhanced package arnataka State has been recognised World over for its and cutting edge technologies. of incentives and concessions will be offered by the Government. achievements in the knowledge sector and Bengaluru is • g) To create enhanced facilitation mechanism for ease of The policy has set a tall target to achieve especially in mobilising known as Silicon Valley of India. Bengaluru also takes pride doing business through industry friendly policy frame work. K investments to Aerospace sector and creating employment to be recognised as one of the Top 10 Technopolises in the World. The scope of policy includes both ‘Aerospace Industry’ and opportunities. The State has inherent strengths due to its strategic location Karnataka is home to India’s Aerospace industry. The establishment ‘Aerospace Infrastructure’ to be defined from time to time. having a 300 kms long coastal line, of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and other defence public International Airports and Sea ports, which sector undertakings and R&D institutions are well connected by Road and Railway positioned Karnataka as a prime location networks from industrial areas for the for Aerospace industry in India. movement of goods and traffic. The State is “Karnataka today Karnataka has a high potential to blessed with abundant natural resources and stands number one in emerge as an Aerospace Hub due to a vast pool of highly skilled man power to strengths and advantages like relatively meet the industry needs. software exports and low cost aerospace manufacturing and “Karnataka today stands number one in fourth in the country in MRO hub for Asia and the software exports and fourth in the country providing a competitive edge. Further, in merchandise exports”, says Chief Minister merchandise exports”, maximum number of engineering Mr. Siddaramaiah. “The State has moved on says Chief Minister graduates in the country, with a large to become the leading exporter in the field of number of them employed in IT, design Information Technology and Bio-Technology Mr. Siddaramaiah. & engineering affirming advantageous and leader in sectors like Readymade position with reference to skill sets. Garments, Gems and Jewelry, Engineering, “The State has moved Karnataka intends to take advantage Electronics, Agro and Processed food, where on to become the of the promising scenario and strive to most of the exports have been achieved by project the State as the aerospace hub for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) leading exporter in the Asia in the next five years and proposes of the State”. field of Information to announce an exclusive Aerospace The Chief Minister said Information Policy. Technology, Bio-Technology and Research Technology and Bio- Vision of the policy is to position and Development Institutions have given Technology and Karnataka as a vibrant aerospace hub of Karnataka a pride of place as a frontier Asia and a globally recognised aerospace knowledge State in India. The State is a hub leader in sectors destination by creating enabling for Aerospace and Automobile sectors. like Readymade environment for holistic and sustained “The State has initiated several measures growth of the Aerospace Sector. and programmes for industrial development Garments, Gems and and is committed to enhance the Jewelry, Engineering, The policy has a mission to competitiveness of the MSME Sector, thereby achieve substantial progress in reinforcing the Brand Karnataka, globally. Electronics, Agro and the Aerospace Sector as envisaged Karnataka has already shown the world that Processed food, where below: with the right collaboration between the Phase-I (2012-17): To attract Government and the private industry, we can most of the exports investments to the tune of Rs. 24,000 create a globally recognised industry, like we have been achieved crores (4 Billion USD) in Aerospace Sector did in IT”, Mr Siddaramaiah said. and provide additional employment Multi National Companies from around by Micro Small and (direct and indirect) to 40,000 persons the World continue to choose Karnataka in the next five years by a process of as their preferred destination for their India Medium Enterprises inclusive development. Further to operations and Bengaluru has one the most (MSME) of the State”. increase the contribution of Aerospace vibrant start-up eco-systems in this part of sector towards enhancing the share of the World, he said.

20 Karnataka focused on creating enabling environment for aerospace sector

he Karnataka government has unveiled a slew of initiatives to Tpromote the aerospace sector. The State has many natural advantages. The Commissioner, Industries, Karnataka Government shares his thoughts on his mission to take the State to greater heights in the aerospace sector. Excerpts from the interview.

Karnataka is the first state in the country to bring out an exclusive Aerospace SEZ, seven projects within an investment of Rs.604 crores policy for the aerospace sector. Could you share your thoughts on have been approved. natural advantages that Karnataka enjoys? Companies like M/s Starrag and Amada have already started Karnataka is home to India’s Aerospace industry. The establishment production and in the SEZ M/s Wipro has started its activity. Many of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and other defence public other projects are under implementation. sector undertakings and R&D institutions positioned Karnataka as a prime location for Aerospace industry in India. How do you plan to attract more companies into this park? Karnataka has a high potential to emerge as an Aerospace Hub We participate in various National and International events and due to strengths and advantages like relatively low cost aerospace trade fairs focused on the Aerospace sector. Recently Government manufacturing. Further, maximum number of engineering of Karnataka hosted Aeromart India Summit which focused on graduates in the country, with a large number of them employed in Aerospace supply chain. We would also actively participate in Aero IT, design & engineering, has put us on a strong wicket. India Show 2015 wherein we have planned large number of G2B The vision is to position Karnataka as a vibrant aerospace hub of &B2B meetings. Asia and a globally recognised aerospace destination by creating enabling environment for holistic and sustained growth of the What plans do you have to further strengthen infrastructure in Aerospace Sector. this aerospace park? The park already has power capacity of about 60MVA. Action has What’s the roadmap? been initiated to establish an exclusive 220KV electrical sub-station Our aim is attract investments to the tune of Rs 24,000 crores (USD which would enhance capacity to 300MVA. Tertiary treated recycled four billion) in Aerospace Sector and provide additional employment water would be provided for which the treatment plant is completed (direct and indirect) to 40,000 persons by 2017 by a process of and would be commissioned with supply of water by March 2015. inclusive development. We also hope to increase the contribution We are also working to ensure an attractive and aesthetic entrance to of Aerospace sector towards enhancing the share of industry in the the park and excellent connectivity to National Highway-7 through State’s GDP from 28% to 30% during the period. a four-lane road. In the Phase-II (2017-22), the target is to attract investments to the tune of Rs. 36,000 crores (USD six billion) in the Aerospace Sector What are the new initiatives coming up to further strengthen and provide additional employment (direct and indirect) to 60,000 Karnataka’s reputation as key aerospace hub? persons and also enhance the contribution of Aerospace sector in We have dovetailed a scheme of Modified Industrial Infrastructure the State’s GDP from 30% to 32%.We want to create Aerospace Eco- Scheme (MIIUS) to create Aerospace Common Finishing Facility System across the State by providing enabling environment for this (ACFF) at a cost of Rs.90 crores which will help the Aerospace sector promising sector. and MSMEs. We are interacting with the industry through the Aerospace Task What’s the update on the Aerospace Park vis-a-vis the number of Force to take their interest to provide facilities. We have a regular companies investing there in terms of their operations? interface with the OEMs, and major companies like Airbus, Boeing We are upbeat about this venture. Aerospace Park is established and HAL. in 732 acres and a Special Economic Zone is also established in 252 Any other initiatives? acres near the International Airport. The infrastructure like roads, The idea is to make Bangalore a magnet for global tier-1 Suppliers, drainage and power are already made available. and Karnataka as one of the leading MRO hubs in Asia. Tertiary water treatment plant of 40 MLD capacity is in final stages We already have ready to-employ human resource pool, and we are of being commissioned. In Aerospace Park, 69 projects within an keen to further strengthen R&D infrastructure and create enhanced investment of Rs 4572 crores have been approved so far and in the facilitation mechanism for ease of doing business for the industry.

22 23 Defence procurement may get further boost going forward

More autonomy to be given in decision making to DPSUs and OFBs

The Defence Minister Mr Manohar Parrikar has said MoD would be bringing about major changes in the Defence Procurement Procedure and the Defence Production Policy to provide greater autonomy to the Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) units for their expansion and diversification. Addressing the Consultative Committee attached to his Ministry, he said: “We need to delegate powers to DPSUs to enable them to take decisions so that they improve the serviceability of the platforms available to the Armed Forces. Every machine in operation is like adding an additional equipment. DPSUs will be provided support but they must think like a commercial organisation”. Referring to the Make in India Procedure in Defence, Mr. Parrikar said it needs further improvement. Defence industry in India is a unique industry where the only customer is the Services. The Meeting discussed in detail the performance of the 41 Ordnance factories and nine DPSUs. Taking part in the discussions, Members of Parliament wanted to know whether the Government has drawn up a clear roadmap to reduce Defence imports. Some members felt that there was a concerted campaign to denigrate the public sector and to promote the private sector. They felt that unlike consumer products, the design and Mr Manohar Parrikar development of defence product has a long gestation and the contribution of Defence Minister DPSUs has to be appreciated in that light. They expressed the view that the private sector must be promoted in a big he country’s security policies are way, but not at the cost of the public sector. being bolstered, new ideas being Tinfused for acquisition and the much needed momentum is being provided for the modernisation process of the Armed Forces. In order to give a boost to private sector participation in defence The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the apex decision-making production, the Government has decided to replace the present body of the Ministry, triggered a scorching pace of acquisition by fleet of 56 AVRO Transport of IAF by reserving the project for the clearing proposals worth over Rs 1.50 lakh crores for the Services last private sector only. year alone. Many of the equipment and platforms, cleared by the The DAC also decided that all the 384 light-utility helicopters Defence Acquisition Council, will be manufactured in the country, needed by the Army and Air Force to replace the existing Cheetah/ either by the public or private sector entities, through collaborations Chetak fleets will be made in India with foreign collaboration. and tie-ups with foreign manufacturing companies. Foreign What is more, in a landmark decision recently, the DAC cleared Direct Investment (FDI) in the Defence Sector was encouraged by projects worth over Rs 80,000 crores. It was decided to build six liberalising some of the policies. submarines in India at a cost of about Rs. 50,000 crore and to purchase One of the heartening feature of the year was the opening of over 8,000 Israeli antitank guided missiles and 12 upgraded Dornier the much awaited Information Management and Analysis Centre . Of the Rs. 80,000 crores, more than Rs. 65,000 (IMAC) – the nodal centre of the National Command Control crores is Make in India or Buy & Make. Communications and Intelligence Network, a symbol of the The DAC also decided that the acquisition of 22 Apache attack paradigmatic change in our outlook towards coastal security, in the helicopters and 15 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters from the US will wake of the barbaric 26/11 terror strike in Mumbai in 2008. continue. The DAC cleared the revised offset proposals submitted by For speedy indigenisation, the Government increased the Foreign US Aviation major, Boeing, in this regard. Direct Investment (FDI) limit from 26% to 49% through approval The Government approved the Navy’s proposal to buy 16 multi-role route. Above 49%, the proposal will go to Cabinet Committee on helicopters, which fly from warships and detect enemy submarines. Security on case to case basis. The Government also lifted an earlier The Defence Acquisition Council also approved the purchase of three year lock-in period for foreign investment in Defence sector. Integrated Anti-Submarine Warfare Suites (torpedo decoys and Defence products list for the purpose of industrial licensing has active towed array sonars) to be fitted on seven stealth frigates and been revised and the revised list has been notified vide Press Note four destroyers, which are to be built in India. no. 3(2014) dated 26/6/14 by DIPP. In the revised list most of the The DAC approved proposals for Rs. 4,444 crore, including the components/parts/raw materials, castings, forgings, production purchase of four survey vessels at Rs. 2,324 crore. It also cleared the machinery, testing equipment etc. have been taken out of purview upgradation of the Mobile Integrated Electronic Warfare System, of industrial licensing. Besides, dual use items other than those Samyukta, at a cost of Rs. 1,682 crore. specifically mentioned in the list would not require industrial The Government also cleared a Rs. 900 crore dedicated mobile license from defence angle. This will reduce the license requirement communications system for army troops deployed in Ladakh and for many items, which were earlier required industrial license for the Eastern Command.. manufacturing.

24 25 There has also been capacity building in the existing and new and increasing private participation. Amongst the emerging strategic areas which includes beginning of sea-trials of indigenously economies, India’s manufacturing sector has established its name for built nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant and the much awaited better quality, design and innovation. The country has already made test flying of LCA (Navy) prototype-I. its mark in the automobile and automotive components sectors Indian Air Force is now on a high trajectory of modernisation and with a number of auto giants around the world sourcing from in transforming with full spectrum capability. While induction of C India. Further, the domestic heavy and light engineering sectors -130J and C-17 has given the Force the long desire strategic and have come a long way with high end innovations and capabilities. special operations capability, the induction of a fairly large MI-17V5 The Indian Automotive sector has also started leveraging Indian helicopter fleet has filled the gap in the medium heli-lift capability. industry’s strengths in IT, high tech engineering and research and The Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) developed by HAL is also on design capabilities. the anvil. The IAF is likely to induct one squadron of limited series Currently the defence sector contributes between 2.5 to 3 percent production version of this platform very soon. of the global GDP. However, India’s share is disappointingly very The air defence system in IAF is in the process of transformation low. India can leverage its purchasing power, IT infrastructure and to state-of-the-art Network Centric System. All ground based and manufacturing potential to be one of the key global manufacturing airborne sensors are being networked to provide a composite hub for defence systems and equipment. picture of the entire airspace. IAF has successfully inducted the A meager USD 4.8 million FDI under the 26 per cent cap came to secures airspace Rohini Radars, modern generation Medium Power Radars and Low India ever since the defence sector was opened up for the private Level Transportable Radars. Mountain Radars are planned to boost enterprises’ participation. Raising the FDI in defence sector will create our capability in the north and north eastern regions. more opportunities within India. during WEF 2015 in Davos The Government of India’s move to raise the bar on FDI in the The time has come for India to project itself as an ideal defence sector has also been widely hailed. FDI is directly linked with destination and attract the foreign manufacturers to set up defence core national priorities such as raising manufacturing growth to 25% manufacturing facilities in India for global defence markets. India’s of GDP, significant job creation and bringing high end technology own defence procurement will act as an incentive for foreign urofighter Typhoons of the Austrian Armed Forces secured to the security of this prestigious conference. The World Economic into the country. The associated benefits are the spin offs for the OEMs to set up facilities in the country. This should, in turn, catalyze the airspace during the World Economic Forum 2015 in Forum took place from 21 to 24 January at the prominent ski-resort. civilian market. The industry is very keen to see very high-tech and both the development and the influx of high end technologies EDavos. The 45th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting was highly complex System Integration work being done in India and and efficiencies into the country which can be used to pioneer attended by over 40 heads of state and government, and 2,500 other Alberto Gutierrez, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eurofighter, said: Indian industry is ready to take this challenge and opportunities. innovations across multiple sectors. leaders from business and society. The aircraft supported the airspace “Eurofighter Typhoons do not only ensure the daily air surveillance in Opening up various sectors have helped Indian industry grow and “In order to attract investments in the defence sector, higher FDI surveillance operation “Daedalus 2015” in Austria and contributed Austria, but also complement the security arrangements for this high- become globally competitive. cap, wherein the foreign investor has majority equity, will act as a ranking international conference in . They stand ready India has witnessed a resurgence of its manufacturing sector over catalyst. Higher FDI will definitely help in creating a vibrant domestic day by day to secure the airspace of our worldwide customers. the last two decades on the backdrop of robust domestic demand defence industrial base in the country”, said an industry official. We are proud that Eurofighter Typhoons can demonstrate their capabilities in case of airspace violations.”

All 15 Eurofighter Typhoons stationed in Zeltweg in Styria, have SITA OnAir launched to create undergone an upgrade programme in 2013. They have been equipped with an enhanced hardware and software so that they connected aircraft solutions conform to the latest capability standard for Tranche 1 aircraft. Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft are used for Quick Reaction Alert ITA and OnAir have formed SITA OnAir to help airlines crew. The core of the new business organization is SITA’s (QRA) with six customers (Germany, the UK, , , Austria realise the full potential of the connected aircraft. proven knowledge of airline communications and IT, and and Saudi Arabia) seven days a week around the clock. From SToday’s aircraft generate so much data in flight that OnAir’s expertise in supplying in-flight connectivity. January 2015, four Eurofighter Typhoons of the Spanish Air Force airlines have to look for ways to make the best operational “The connected aircraft will transform both the passenger and four aircraft of the Italian Air Force have been in use in the use of the connected aircraft. SITA OnAir plans to set the and crew experience while improving airlines’ operational Baltics to secure the airspace over Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania as benchmark for true nose-to-tail connected aircraft solutions, efficiency,” said Francesco Violante, CEO of SITA. “It’s a win- part of the “Baltic Patrols” mission. regardless of fleet size, route structure or aircraft type. win for passengers and airlines, connecting people throughout SITA OnAir brings together the companies’ industry their whole journey, increasing revenue by encouraging more leadership in a range of areas of expertise: ground and inflight people to fly, and reducing costs by improving turnaround Previously, the German Luftwaffe had four Eurofighter connectivity, cockpit data services and air traffic management times and on-time performance. We are using the respective Typhoons stationed in Estonia and committed to policing solutions, aircraft communications and infrastructure solutions, strengths of SITA OnAir to create powerful solutions for the airspace from there. as well as application development for both passengers and entire airline industry.”

26 27 Lucknow, Chandigarh, Pune, Nasik and three in Hyderabad. Abinitio aircraft/ helicopters and military upgrades related Canada’s only full service custom Concurrent involvement certification is handled by RCMA (Aircraft) and RCMA (Helicopters) respectively. Engine related certification is addressed shim manufacturer by RCMA (Engines) and RCMA (Koraput). benefits both design house, Certification coverage during license production of Mig series and Sukoi-30 is addressed by RCMA CEMILAC (Nasik). Certification issues involving material forgings, castings by RCMA (Foundry &Forge), Missiles by RCMA (Missiles) at DRDL, Materials by RCMA EMILAC has actively promoted (Materials)at Hyderabad, Armaments indigenization of airborne systems, by RCMA (Armament) at Pune, Aircraft Shimco serves the OEM, and Helicopter systems/upgrades and Tier 1, A&D and MRO and supports concurrent certification aircraft production at RCMA (Korwa), markets in North America, C RCMA (Chandigarh) and RCMA( Kanpur ) approach. With the successful IOC of LCA Tejas, respectively. South America, CEMILAC has acquired the capability to certify a and Asia What are the new initiatives of Shimco’s impressive list of over 200 four plus generation aircraft with state-of-the-art CEMILAC? active customers includes companies technologies, says CE, CEMILAC, Mr. P Jayapal, in CEMILAC has actively promoted indigenization of airborne systems. like Boeing, Bombardier, Bell CEMILAC has conducted seminars on Helicopter, AIDC and UTC Aerospace PRODUCTS: this interview to Aeromag Asia. • Laminated Shims with layers indigenization at Bangalore, Lucknow Systems. We skillfully manufacture as thin as 0.001" and Hyderabad bringing awareness to over 5,000 unique built-to-print part • Edge Bonded Shims aerospace entrepreneurs of the country designs, using our own high-precision • Tapered Shims Could you talk about how airworthiness assurance is vital stages of the program. and to help formulate policies on • Washers and Spacers CNC machines, with a focus on 100% emerging as an important discipline? Give us an update on verification of upgrades and integration indigenization. • Shim Stock An aircraft is an ingenious blend of several disciplines of of imported indigenous systems Certification of Upgrades is CEMILAC has formulated the DDPUAV quality and 100% on-time delivery. • Precision Manufactured Parts engineering working together optimally under stringent another important activity carried out by CEMILAC. for the certification of the UAVs, which is in the review stage by the ministry conditions and yet deliver the desired performance. A modern Upgrades are essential to augment the lethality of a platform For a personal consultation call: aircraft comprises several thousands of manufactured parts. and for providing sufficient immunity from obsolescence. of defence. DAPA, South Korea has History has taught us that it is practically inhuman to build CEMILAC is involved in the evaluation of the upgrade, its consulted CEMILAC on Airworthiness and +1-905-471-6050 Peter Voss, President, [email protected] machines that can never fail. There is always a certain amount integration, flight testing and performance assessment. Certification methodology for military Jigar Shah, Account Manager, [email protected] of risk associated with flying. The question is, to what level of Upgrades on Jaguar, Mirage, Mig-27, Sea Harrier and Cheetah aircraft as part of the MoU between Experience The Perfect Fit risk in flying is acceptable. Airworthiness evaluation becomes helicopter have been successfully completed by CEMILAC. MoD India and MoD Republic of Korea. a question of independently identifying and assessing the level CEMILAC has initiated and successfully 80 BULLOCK DRIVE I UNIT 10 I MARKHAM I ONTARIO I CANADA I L3P 3P7 completed the retreading of IL-76/78 of risk that is acceptable. Airworthiness assurance takes its Could you elaborate on widening horizons of CEMILAC? [email protected] I www.shimco.com importance from the fact that it is performed independently, In the last five decades CEMILAC has been involved in tyres. Carrying on the momentum, assuring the continued capability of the aircraft/equipment the Airworthiness and Certification of Aircraft, Helicopters, CEMILAC has also initiated indigenous to perform satisfactorily and fulfill mission requirements, Engines and airborne stores. With the successful IOC of LCA development of tyres for Military Aircraft BAE Systems appoints throughout the specified life in the prevailing environments Tejas, CEMILAC has acquired the capability to certify a four and Helicopters. Su-30 MKI, Cheetah, Chetak, ALH &LCH tyres have been with acceptable levels of safety and reliability. Its significance plus generation aircraft with state-of-the-art technologies. Aero India Adv10.inddDeepak 1 Parekh as 2015-02-03 8:59 AM is no less than the design that every military aircraft producing Certification of ALH is another success story of CEMILAC. The successfully indigenized through this nation in the world has an airworthiness certification model and current ongoing ab-initio projects include the HJT-36, LCH, HTT- initiative. process in place duly certifying for the aircraft’s safety, reliability 40 while projects like AMCA and MTA are in the initial stages Chairman of Indian subsidiary and performance. Rapid advancement in technology and their of design. CEMILAC’s scope has now widened to include the Please share your thoughts on Aero rampant utilisation in the aviation domain, has only scaled up Airworthiness Certification of (UAVs). India 2015 the need and significance of airworthiness assurance than ever Rustom-2, a MALE UAV designed and developed by ADE is In the last two decades, Aero India has before. being certified by CEMILAC. With the success of the maiden had an unprecedented growth in terms AE Systems has appointed Deepak Deepak Parekh said: “As a member of Share your thoughts on CEMILAC’s engagements on providing ski-jump launch of the LCA Navy at SBTF, CEMILAC has evolved of national/international participation, Parekh, Chairman of HDFC Ltd, BAE Systems’ India Board, I look forward to concurrent airworthiness certification support to indigenous a methodology and acquired expertise to certify Naval fighter viewership, popularity and most Bas a non-executive Director and working with the Company and helping development. aircraft as well. That apart, CEMILAC has been concurrently importantly the business. This only shows Chairman of its Indian subsidiary, BAE to contribute positively to the future CEMILAC supports concurrent certification approach. In fact involved in military upgrade programs on Jaguar, Mirage and that Indian aviation has been looked Systems India (Services) Private Limited, with development of world class defence CEMILAC has 14 Regional Centre for Military Airworthiness Sea Harrier aircraft. CEMILAC is also actively involved in the upon seriously by the world. Aero India effect from 1st January, 2015. and security capability in India. As India (RCMAs) all over the country, strategically co-located with the AEW&C, and Boeing P8I program. CEMILAC has also been 2015 is expected to be no less different Mr Parekh’s association with BAE Systems accelerates its pace towards the goal of self- design centre for effective functioning. This enables concurrent giving airworthiness coverage to several Naval programs of the than the previous occasions. began in 2010 when he was appointed as reliance in aerospace and defence, it is an involvement throughout the project design, development, country. Apart from airborne stores, CEMILAC has also been Indian aviation is booming with a member of the Company’s Independent exciting time to help guide the Company in testing, manufacture and production. Concurrent involvement successfully involved in the process certification of refineries. several ongoing projects and many Advisory Board for India. In his new, part- support of that objective.” future projects down the line. The world benefits both the design house as well as CEMILAC. Getting to time role as Chairman, Mr Parekh will provide Ian King, Chief Executive - BAE Systems Plc, is seeing it and would like to be a part know the Certification requirements a-priori to detailed design Could you throw some light on core teams of CEMILAC, areas leadership to the BAE Systems India Board said: “Deepak is one of India’s most respected of it. Aero India is a perfect platform to has profound influence on the technicality, time as well as the of work, strength and competency? and help the company realise its aspiration business leaders. We are delighted to have collaborate to address newer challenges cost. CEMILAC has 14 RCMAs all over the country, co-located to develop capabilities and infrastructure the benefit of his experience and perspective and opportunity. India should make the To be able to participate at every stage of the program, helps with a design house for effective functioning. It includes 4 in the country in support of Prime Minister as we continue to partner with India in order in deeper understanding, appreciation and decision making at RCMAs in Bangalore, one each in Kanpur, Koraput, Korwa, most of it. I wish Aero India 2015 a great success. Narendra Modi’s ‘Make In India’ initiative. to Make in India.”

28 29 Suvarna Raju takes The first MC-21 airliner to over as Chairman HAL

Mr. T. Suvarna Raju who has a distinction Trainee. Unfazed by the extreme work of being granted the first patent in HAL in hours and challenging goals, Raju not be manufactured this year January 2002, has been entrusted Addition only continued to deliver and meet his Charge as Chairman, HAL. He took over professional goals and targets, but also from Dr. R.K. Tyagi on January 31. continued pursuing his academic interests. he first MC-21-300 new generation airliner will be “Given the high expectation built around Raju attended prestigious Indian Institute of manufactured at Irkutsk Aviation Plant by the end the Company, my priorities would be to Technology at Chennai. Raju was selected and Tof 2015, according to Mr. Yuri Slyusar, who had concentrate on operational excellence, attended the elitist National Defence College. implemented a number of automation been elected this January as the President of United and build the company as technology Raju also undertook academic program at and real-time systems. One of the feathers Aircraft Corporation. powerhouse”, says Mr. Suvarna Raju. National Law School of India University relating in his cap is the Dr. Biren Roy Trust Award In 2016 it will undergo flying tests and in He is committed to set the HAL as one of to Intellectual Property Rights. He obtained by the Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI) 2018 it will start regular operation. the best examples that align with “Make- his Masters in Business Administration as well for his unstinted efforts in planning and in-India” endeavour of the Government as Masters of Philosophy in Deference and establishment of new technologies at HAL. The development of this 150-200 of India and he believes that doing so strategic Studies. Raju heralded a new era in research and seater family is a key project of Russia in civil aviation. may be a challenging job in the aviation The combination of professional development programmes that covered filed, however not impossible because responsibilities and academic exposures LCA, LUH, LCH, IJT, HTT-40, Jaguar DARIN-III, In order to make it highly competitive, he strongly believes that “the Best of provided Raju an edge in leading a number Mirage Upgrade etc. Significant milestones IRKUT Corp. and its partners have Technologies can never be bought, it can of new initiatives and out of box solutions. have been achieved on R&D front with decided to infuse the MC-21 Project new only be developed”. “I would like HAL to Under the leadership of Raju, India achieved delivery of first series production LCA- technology and design features, which grow as knowledge based organization”, he self-reliance producing 25kN turbofan Tejas aircraft and ground test vehicle run had not been used in single-aisle aircraft emphasises. engines. Raju led drafting of HAL’s first R of LUH. He implemented the concurrent so far. The glider’s construction (wings Born in P. Vemavaram of Taluku (West & D policy, HAL has now applied for an engineering to facilitate the development and empennage) of lightweight composite Godavari) district in Andhra Pradesh (A.P.), unprecedented 1000 patents in last two and production of new aircraft. He also materials had been widely used. It improves the Mr. Raju, an Engineering Graduate, joined years. developed the concept of performance- plane’s aerodynamics significantly and decreases HAL on June 26, 1980 as Management He also conceptualised, prepared and based logistics for military aircraft. its weight. The same approach by Boeing and Airbus, in new long-range aircraft, like Boeing 787 and Airbus A350, has proved their efficiency.

Another factor in MC-21’s competiveness is a wide application of modern systems of Western manufacturers, the use Pratt&Whitney PW1400G air engines.

Customers also have got a choice to choose the Russian PD-14 air engine, which are currently being tested.

Installation of the new assemby line at Irkutsk Aviation Plant, the IRKUT Corp.’s production base, is in final stages. The production of fuselages of first MC-21-300 is in full swing. The first planes will be used for flying and static tests.

The plant’s full-scale reconstruction, which had been implemented during last few years, has contributed to simultaneous increase in production of military and civil aircraft. During 2014 the Corp. had supplied to its customers more than 50 aircraft.

In fact, 2014 has become a record year in the Corporation’s history.

Meanwhile, IRKUT is certain to increase in 2015 its production of Su-30 and Yak-130 aircraft. Mr. Oleg Demchenko, President of IRKUT, said his Corporation visualises supply of about 60 aircraft to the Russian MoD and foreign customers. About half of them will be 30 Su-30-family fighters and the remaining the Yak- 130s. Both planes are in big demand in foreign markets.

30 31 MiG-29K fighters accustom themselves on board INS “Vikramaditya”

has also been fulfilling the contract on a total of 24 MiG-29K/KUB fighters for generation. Recently there were pictures supply of MiG-29K/KUB ship-born fighters their operation on the board of “Admiral in Russian press, demonstrating that to the Russian Navy (RN) concurrently Kusnetsov” aircraft carrier. testing types of MiG-35 are fitted with new since 2013.. Simultaneously with the successful opto-electronic containers. According to a statement of the RN development of the MiG-29K/KUB It is known, that the Russian MoD’s commanding staff, during 2014 the RN’s Program, MiG Corp. continues its works long-term acquisition plans envisage aviation had got 10 MiG-29K/KUBs, as on the MiG-35 Program. As a flying deliveries of MiG-35 advanced fighters. per contractual stipulations. The training construction, MiG-35 fighter is, in fact, a The MiG Corp’s top manager says that of pilots will start this year at the just further development of MiG-29K/KUB there are precontractual talks on the issue launched training Center at Yelsktown ship-born fighter. Meanwhile, its on-board at the moment and adds that MiG-35 has on the Azov sea. The RN has ordered equipment belongs to technologies of 5th got good export potential.

“Sergey Korotkov, CEO, MiG Corp and Mikhail Belyaev, chief test pilot, MiG Corp, shaking hands after their successful sortie on MiG-35 state-of-the art fighter”

MiG Corp. has fulfilled its contractual obligations under the His sentiments were echoed by Mr. Mikhail Beljaev, the MiG contract to supply of MiG-29K/KUB ship-born fighters to the Corp’s chief pilot, who added: “Training of Indian pilots had been Indian Navy, according to Mr. Sergey Korotkov, General Director, very interesting, fruitful and had given good experience to both us MiG Corp., who added that in 2015 – 2016, MiG Corp. will continue and our Indian colleagues”. A ground-based testing complex had to fulfill its obligations on the MiG-29K/KUB deliveries under the been set up in India, on the similar lines in Russia. The complex is contract. designed for making the training of pilots more comfortable. The When all deliveries are done under the contract, the Indian Navy first phase of training of Indian pilots was undertaken here. It was will have a total of 45 fighters of this type. The first batch of 16 followed by practical flights on the INS “Vikramaditya”. aircraft has already been delivered under the contract. Mr. Mikhail Beljaev continued: “I am really proud of both Russian Speaking on results of 2014, the MiG Corp.’s boss outlined his and Indian pilots and specialists, who participated in this work”. The impressions on how Indian pilots had mastered the MiG-29K’s MiG Corp’s chief pilot highlighted that the process of mastering of flighters from the board of INS “Vikramaditya” aircraft carrier. “We such sophisticated aircraft had been incident-free and without any had been really impressed by high professionalism of flying corps loss. “Now the IN has got the modern aircraft carrier, on its board of the IN. Your pilots had coped with a challenge to fly from the there are MiG-29K/KUB fighters, operated by Indian pilots, who are board of INS “Vikramaditya” demonstrating their mastership and highly professionals”, the Russian test said. courage”, Mr. Korotkov said. In addition to implementing its contract with the IN, MiG Corp.

32 33 CABS eyes export of AEW&C India

EW&C India has attracted global attention and marketing of an export version of AAEW&C India in the world market is under consideration, says CABS Director Dr. S Christopher, in

this interview to Aeromag Asia. Systems mounted on appropriate platforms like Aircraft, Helicopters, Unmanned Air What are CABS contributions to LCA and Vehicles, Tethered Balloons, etc., can provide other DRDO programmes? solutions to such futuristic needs. AEW&C technologies are to find CABS will be working with aero-cluster applications as relevant to national needs laboratories of DRDO on such emerging Could you give us a recap on the Indian AEW&C programme Networking for support with CSIR, ISRO, PSUs, and the Academia in areas of Search & Rescue, Disaster needs. with the Brazilian Embraer? paid good dividends. Let me hasten to add that the IAF personnel Management, Internal Security, etc. India’s home-grown, medium, airborne surveillance system, worked together alongside with DRDO scientists to achieve this AEW&C India, is getting ready to put on IAF colours and go feat. It was a strategy that proved to be valuable for the programme. operational this year. The Indian AEW&C mission system and the Brazilian EMB‐145 Could you talk about the Global Tender to buy six aircraft with platform aircraft have combined so optimally, it turns out to be a necessary modifications in order to install an indigenously-built made‐for‐each‐ other’ situation. AWACS system on board? The AEW&C India has managed to pack in more sub-systems – ‘AWACS India’ is the follow on programme for CABS after the Radar, IFF, ELINT, COMINT, ‘C’-Band & SATCOM ‘Ku’-Band Data Links, ‘AEW&C India’. Work on AWACS India is already progressing at CABS. Alpha Design Technologies Pvt. Ltd., M/s UHF/VHF/HF communications, & Self Protection Systems - in order It is aimed at fulfilling current and future needs of IAF making the Data Patterns (India) Pvt. Ltd., and M/s BEL to enhance mission capabilities, add redundancies to foolproof most of the home-grown capabilities. for manufacture and supply. operations, and implant self‐protection against missile attacks from AWACS India will be an advanced surveillance system with an Based on the expertise gained in AEW&C, ground. Active Electronically Scanning Array (AESA) antenna sub-system CABS is planning to work on Maritime Multi- Not to be let down on flight endurance, AEW&C India uniquely having 360° sweep angle in azimuth installed in a non-rotating mission aircraft for Indian Coast Guard for carries an In‐Flight Refuelling (IFR) system, should there be a need circular radome mounted on top of the fuselage of a fuel-efficient, which 60 to 70% of the present AEW&C sub- for extended operations. long-range, wide-body platform aircraft. systems can be utilised. The lightweight jet is capable of operation from almost any Indian The AWACS India will have a Primary Radar (PR) with considerably What are the new initiatives of CABS and military airfield. More importantly, the network‐centric sensor a long range to detect and track targets of interest in the air and over what are the new proposals at hand? system enables joint battle management from air, land and sea. land and sea. Other sub-systems will include Identification Friend As mentioned earlier, CABS has initiated or Foe (IFF), Electronic Support Measures (ESM), Communication work on the follow-on programme, AWACS What is the latest on indigenous development of state-of-the- Support Measures (CSM), Line-of-Sight and SATCOM Data Links (DL), India, for the Indian Air Force. art AEW&C system? Mission Communication System (MCS), Multi-functional Operator A Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft (MMMA) While India has caught up with the rest of the World in adopting Work Stations (OWS) and a Self Protection Suite (SPS). is a long-felt need of the Indian Coast Guard the Active Electronically Steering Array (AESA) Antenna for its The platform aircraft will be capable of flying to a typical (ICG). CABS and ICG have come together to radar; the two building-block components of the radar, the surveillance station from base and have a long time-on-station indigenously develop the mission system Transmit-Receive Multi-Module (TRMM) and the teflon-clad ultra without in-flight refuelling. The platform aircraft will have an for the MMMA and to integrate it on to an light Antenna Panel are notable Indian innovations in the radar appropriate flight envelope for the mission and optimally meet optimum platform aircraft to be identified sub-system. specified surveillance requirements. in the world market. These are developed by CABS and with a joint patent along with AWACS India will be an efficient network centric surveillance AEW&C India has attracted global M/s Astra Microwave, Hyderabad for TRMM. The most important system, state-of-the-art and contemporary to globally available attention and marketing of an export outcome of the efforts is the realisation of a system that is both larger advanced systems. version of AEW&C India in the world market operation-efficient and cost-effective. is under consideration. Development Flight Trials to prove the various sub-systems of What are the spin-off impacts of the AEW&C programme? AEW&C India vis-a-vis the Operational Requirements will come to The following were the direct spin-off benefits from the AEW&C What are your thoughts on Aero a close very shortly. A brief confirmatory User Trials will precede programme: India 2015 and the capabilities you are induction of the system into the Air Force. (i) Generation of crucial Airborne Surveillance technologies to showcasing in this mega Bangalore Crafting of the AEW&C India into a versatile military machine meet surveillance challenges and (ii) building up of essential R&D event? meant a decade of development sweating for its five work‐centres: infrastructure, to realise Airborne Surveillance systems such as CABS will be participating in Aero India LRDE, DARE, DLRL, DEAL and CABS with CABS as a nodal agency. AEW&C/AWACS/UAVs for now and in the future. 2015 as part of the DRDO contingent and If AEW&C India has turned out to be a user‐oriented product to a One of the sub-systems developed by CABS for AEW&C is the showcasing the AEW&C India. AEW&C India large measure, it was due to the concurrent working of DRDO, IAF, Secondary Surveillance Radar (or IFF), now needed in large quantity will also be on static display at the show and DGAQA and CEMILAC right from an early stage of the programme. for the tri-services. CABS has already given the technology to M/s also participate in flight demonstrations.

34 35 Solar, rotary UAV development initiated: Dr. Tamilmani

DRDO is in discussions with foreign houses for possible collaboration

in some of the critical areas. DRDO’s aero cluster labs are totally focused on

futuristic requirements of Defence Services, says Dr. K Tamilmani, Director

General (Aeronautical Systems) in this interview to Aeromag Asia.

How has been year 2014 been for DRDO so far vis-à-vis for UAVs are initiated parallelly and we have involved educational aeronautics field and key takeaways? institutions for development of technology related to Stealth, Year 2014 is an achievement year for the Aero Cluster Labs of DRDO. conformal antennae, etc., for achieving the 5th Generation Multiple development efforts pursued by the cluster lead to the flight technologies for our fighter programmes. trials and demonstration to the users for their acceptance. The major ones being completion of various Armament trials on LCA, Ski-Jump Could you talk about areas having potential for joint venture, of the Naval version of the LCA, Launch of Nirbhay Cruise Missile, collaboration and tie-ups in the area of aeronautics? Extended Endurance of Rustom-I and First flight of Wheeled Version We are in discussions on some of the critical areas for possible of Nishant (PANCHI) and commencement of Engine runs of Small collaboration with the Foreign Houses. The thrust vectoring nozzle Gas Turbine Engine development at GTRE. Our AEW&C system development by GTRE will have a development partner. Similarly, development pursued by CABS is on the right path with all systems we are planning to partner with a foreign industry for critical integrated and users are totally participative in this effort. Multiple technologies of Rotary UAV. achievements by ADRDE, Agra, include the production order for 7 tonne Heavy Drop System on L&T, Parachute System for Crew What’s your view on ‘Make in India’ campaign and how DRDO Capsule Recovery Module for ISRO’s moon mission and successful is positioned to take full advantage of this initiative? demonstration of 16 tonne Heavy Drop System. Make in India campaign will benefit the DRDO projects for In the coming year, we expect the cluster labs will be able to realizing the production with quality as expected by the User as our achieve productionization of 16 tonne Heavy Drop System, Rustom-I, manufacturing facilities at the Government Organizations and PSUs Wheeled Version of Nishant (Panchi) and First flight of Rustom-II. have reached saturation. Many of our current projects are already with the Private Industries. More and more projects may get added Share your thoughts on DRDO’s thrust in aeronautics field, into the list. focus areas, strategic goals in specific terms? Our Aero Cluster labs are totally focused on the futuristic What’s your opinion on aeronautics education in the country? requirements of our Defence Services. The development efforts on What needs to be done to produce world-class professionals in AMCA and GHATAK are on the right path with total involvement of this field? the users. ADE had partnered with M/s HAL (Helicopter Division) to The present gap between Aeronautics Educational institutions realize the Rotary UAV. and the Industry need to be closed, to get appropriate man power We also have initiated a few technology developments efforts who can contribute to the increasing development and production at GTRE keeping in mind the long term requirements for Aero tasks in the aeronautical industry. The current problem of faculties Engine development. ADE has also initiated Solar UAV technology and facilities at the educational institutions can be removed by the development and CABS with the competence to achieve the AEW&C Industry Experts communicating with the students periodically is working on development of AWACS India, which will reduce the and also Industry exposing some of the facilities to the students. development time frame. We expect to complete the development Training to the teachers and Professors also will help considerably testing of STFE to demonstrate its performance during 2015. in this regard.

What are the new initiatives in the pipeline? Is there a need for establishing Aeronautics Commission? The new initiatives which I said earlier are related to new product The need for Aeronautics Commission is under discussion for the development and technology requirements for the futuristic last few decades. However, there are no tangible achievements so products. Solar UAV and Rotary UAV development are the initiatives far. It is essential to synergize and harness the potential of the Indian for ADE. Industries and the research institutions towards futuristic project Many futuristic technologies for thrust areas and the facilities development through such commission. The benefit of existence of required are being pursued by ADE. Some of the payloads required such commission is evidentially seen from Space and BARC successes.

36 37 BEL expects top-line growth of 8 to 10% in current FY

harat Electronics Limited (BEL) has registered a turnover of around Rs 4,000 crores up to the end of the third quarter andB will be able to achieve the planned turnover for the year. BEL is in discussion with OEMs for co-production of ATAS Systems for the Indian Navy. A broad understanding on the work share has been arrived, says the company’s Chairman and Managing Director Mr. S K Sharma, in this interview to Aeromag Asia.

BEL has just completed firing trials of Akash Air Defence system? election with enhanced security, digital certification and various What’s the roadmap now? other improved features. The firing trials of the Akash Air Defence System, designed and About 1.25 Lakh machines were supplied in 6 months time. The developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation initial batches of EVMs supplied between 2000 and 2004 numbering (DRDO) and manufactured by BEL, were conducted successfully at about 5 lakhs are nearing completion of their useful life of 15 years the Integrated Test Range, Balasore, Odisha from November 17 to 22, by the next Lok Sabha elections. The Election Commission of India 2014. has chalked out a program to replace them in a phased manner over The Akash Air Defence system has been designed to defend and the next 2 to 3 years. protect the nation’s assets from penetrating aerial attacks. The Akash On the export front, BEL EVMs were widely appreciated in the missile can fly at supersonic speed. At the latest firing trials, the Namibian elections held in November 2014. Many other African systems were tested successfully under extreme flight condition of democracies have shown interest in BEL EVMs and discussions are near boundary, high altitude and multi-target /multi-missile scenario. in progress with them. Export potential of at least Rs.100 Crores is The flight trials were carried out on unmanned aerial target Banshee envisaged in near future. jet and para-flares. The targets were repeatedly destroyed by the Akash Missile System. This is the last in the series of flight trials carried What’s the update on building ATAS / ACTAS systems? out on the production version of the Akash Air Defence System for Throw some light on this. the Indian Air Force to validate complete intercept envelope of the BEL is in discussion with OEMs for co-production of ATAS Systems Air Defence System. BEL is expecting more orders for Akash Missile for the Indian Navy. A broad understanding on the work share has Systems from the Indian Defence forces. been arrived. BEL is also partnering with DRDO for developing Could you talk about your latest joint venture with Thales? indigenous version of ATAS system and necessary manufacturing Subsequent to the approval from the Foreign Investment facilities have been set-up in our Bangalore plant for assembly, Promotion Board (FIPB) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD), a Joint integration and testing. Venture Company (JVC) between BEL and Thales, France, was incorporated in Bangalore on August 28, 2014, and named as ‘BEL- Could you discuss the company’s association with TCOM USA to Thales Systems Limited’. co-operate on aerostat surveillance and communication systems, BEL and Thales have share ratio of 74% and 26% respectively. the progress made so far and the roadmap you see going forward? The JVC has obtained all statutory approvals and licenses for BEL entered into a MoU with TCOM, USA, in 2013, for offering cost commencement of business and is operational. effective, world-class aerostat based surveillance and communication Currently, the JVC is focusing on Air Traffic Management Radars systems to the Indian Defence Services, Security Services and Law for both civilian and defence markets. The JVC is also exploring the Enforcement Agencies to augment their surveillance capabilities. possibility of developing Passive and Multi Static Passive Surveillance This MoU is a stepping stone for BEL to enter into the manufacturing Radar as futuristic Air Traffic Surveillance and Management, Multi and supplying of aerostat based surveillance and communication Target Tracking Radars for Naval Fire Control application and Geo systems. Radars for ground penetrating, slope detection and early warning With the co-operation of TCOM, BEL will also be establishing high wall failures in open cast coal mine applications. a facility for carrying out Depot level repair and maintenance of aerostat systems. What’s the update on manufacturing of electronic voting BEL, in co-operation with TCOM, has submitted technical proposals machines (EVMs)? What’s the volume you see going forward, and against many RFIs/EOIs to various prospective Indian customers. what’s the export potential? The payloads include Radar, ELINT, COMINT, ESM & ECM and Electro- BEL has introduced new model of the EVM in the last general Optic Systems.

38 39 What are the operational highlights in 2014-15 so far? The company has registered a turnover of around Rs 4,000 crores up to the end of the third quarter and will be able to achieve the planned turnover for the year. The major deliveries executed so far are Passive Night Vision Devices (PNVD), Schilka Upgrade, 3D-Tactical Control Radar (3D-TCR), Low Level Light Weight Radar (LLLWR), Missile Approach Warning System, Laser Range Finder, Akash Weapon System, Central Acquisition Radar (CAR), Ellora Mk II, Sanket ‘S’ and HUMSA 3G. The major highlights of the year are handing over of the first 3D Tactical Control Radar (3D-TCR), a state-of-the-art, medium-range air surveillance and tracking Radar and an upgraded Schilka Air Defence System to the .

Could you talk about the order book position? The order book of the Company as on December 1, 2014, is around Rs 22,500 crores. The order book comprises major programs like Akash Missile Systems for the Air Force & Army, Battlefield Surveillance System, Command Information Decision Support System, Fire Control Systems, Passive Night Vision Devices and some of the new generation Radars, Sonars and Electronic Warfare are installed on IN Warships and fully operational. compass, Multiple voice streams in packet based transmission, Wide Systems. band switch limiter and mono cycle Impulse generator. Could you also throw some light on expanding partnership Could you share some details on your agreement with Elbit • Knowledge Management Portal created as part of ERP system with Boeing vis-à-vis manufacture of F/A-18 Super Hornet sub Could you give an overview of new products unveiled in the past Systems Electro-optics-Elop Ltd, Israel, for the joint production of has been implemented across the company to provide a common assemblies? one year? Compact Multi Purpose Advance Stabilisation System (CoMPASS) information sharing platform for all R&D engineers. Besides supply of various sub-assemblies for F/A-18, BEL also Some of the important new products introduced in the past one for Naval helicopter applications, and the progress made so far? Share your thoughts on Network Centric Warfare (NCW) systems provides Boeing, USA, the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) year are: BEL entered into a Technology Collaboration Agreement (TCA) with developed indigenously for the Indian defence forces. Interrogators and Data Link II Communications systems for the eight Bharani – a Low Level Light Weight Radar (LLLWR) with battery- Elbit Systems Electro-optics-Elop Ltd (ELOP) in 2010 for manufacture BEL has been designing and developing various NCW systems for P-8I Maritime Surveillance Aircrafts supplied to the Indian Navy. BEL powered compact sensor providing two dimensional surveillance of CoMPASS for the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) program. As the last 10 years. Many of the programs have successfully undergone is a partner with Boeing at the Analysis and Experimentation Centre solution to alert Air Defence Weapon System against hostile targets per the TCA, BEL has acquired the License, Know-How, Technical test bed evaluations and have been delivered and operational. in Bangalore, opened in 2009. at low and medium altitude. Information, Training, Technical Assistance to manufacture BEL’s work BEL has invested significant time and effort in understanding the BEL and Boeing, USA are also working on expanding their business Hull Mounted Sonar – This Sonar is designed to meet the Naval share, perform final assembly / testing of the CoMPASS using ELOP’s Operational Requirements (ORs) of NCW systems of the Armed partnership through different Aircraft and Helicopter programs of requirement for detecting, localizing and tracking surface and sub- work share and to sell the CoMPASS to ELOP in case of ALH program forces (users) and converting these ORs into specifications and the Government of India. surface targets in both active and passive mode. and to sell the CoMPASS to end user only for future programs, subject realizing solutions. Fulfillment of offset obligations and other direct exports are being New model of Electronic Voting Machine – This machine is designed to Israeli Government approval. The technology transfer also enables BEL has also made significant investments in creating infrastructure explored. with new specification including digital certification and tamper BEL to provide D-level maintenance to customers. CoMPASS for ALH and facilities for manufacture of NCW systems. Very recently our new evidence feature. platform is currently under production. Software Development Centre at Bangalore was inaugurated which What are the performance highlights of the company in 2013- Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail – It is a printing attachment to the will house about 500 software engineers specializing in various net 14? And what’s the growth you are tracking in the current financial Electronic Voting Machine to facilitate comparison of votes in the Could you give an update on R&D initiatives at BEL? centric technologies and projects for Armed Forces. This centre is year? event of a dispute. Recent initiatives undertaken by BEL in the areas of R&D and already certified to CMMi Level-5. The company achieved a turnover of Rs.6,174 crores in 2013-14 Radio for LIC EW System – A secure radio system for providing the Technology development are: Indigenously developed NCW Systems such as Artillery Combat and the PAT grew by 15.2% in comparison to the previous year. An reliable backbone data communication for short distance Direction • R&D Divisions across all the SBUs and Units of BEL, supported by Command and Control System (ACCCS), Battlefield Surveillance all-time high growth of 28% was achieved in exports by registering Finding sub-system of Low Intensity Conflict Electronic Warfare. the Central-D&E and two Central Research Laboratories located at System (BSS), Command Information Decision Support System export turnover of US$ 42 million. Bangalore and Ghaziabad, have continued to contribute significantly (CIDSS), Air Defence Control And Reporting System (ADC&RS), For the first time, the company exported state-of-the-art Sonar Could you discuss some of your major orders such as Akash to the generation of new business through the development of Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) and Combat system and also successfully commenced manufacturing of aircraft Weapon System and Radar and Fire Control Systems? state-of-the-art products with cutting edge technologies. Management System (CMS) are comparable with the best in cable looms for Pilatus, Switzerland. Akash Missile System: It is an Air Defence Weapon System to • R&D Divisions of BEL continued to actively interact with the the industry globally and are in various stages of induction and The major orders executed during 2013-14 for our defence and defend vulnerable area / point against medium range targets National Labs, namely, DRDO, ISRO, CSIR, C-DAC, C-DOT and leading deployment. civilian customers include Akash Missile Systems (Army and Air Force), penetrating from low, medium and high altitudes. It is supposed to academic institutions like IITs, NITs and IISc for the development of BEL has successfully integrated the Indian and foreign legacy Passive Night Vision Devices (PNVDs), Low Level Light Weight Radars, protect against air threats like Aircrafts, Helicopters, UAVs, Remotely specialized indigenous technologies. equipment available with the armed forces. Missile Warning System (MWS), Hull Mounted Sonars, Shipborne EW Piloted Vehicles (RPV) and Cruise missiles. This programme has two • BEL spent 7.56% of its turnover on R&D during 2013-14 which is systems, Central Acquisition Radars, Coastal Surveillance System and variants – one for Indian Air Force and the other for Indian Army. Both an industry benchmark. What’s your take on Aero India 2015, and what are the things Electronic Voting Machine. systems are currently under production. • A new Product Development & Innovation Centre is being that you are going to showcase here? In the current FY we expect top-line growth of 8 to 10% with several Radars: We have on order a wide range of 3D Radars in mobile, established at Bangalore at an investment of about Rs. 400 Aero India 2015 is one of the major international exhibitions and new orders in the pipeline. Static, Ship-borne and Light weight Transportable configurations Crores which will house about 800 R&D engineers and carry out a platform for showcasing capabilities in products / services for the which are deployed for Surveillance and Air Defence role on Land, development and engineering activities in all core technology Defence Aerospace industry. Aero India 2015 is a unique opportunity Sea and Coastal zones. We also manufacture domains and sub-systems catering to the requirements of all Units to promote products and expertise, expand the international Multifunction active / passive phased array / SBUs of BEL. network and demonstrate the capacity for innovation. Specialists, Radars as the major component of Weapon • Based on EoI floated by BEL and response received from Firms, policy makers and buyers from all over the world come to update systems for Surveillance, Tracking, Missile Institutions, and Individuals for collaborative R&D, BEL has empanelled themselves on the latest in the industry. Guidance and Fire Control applications as OEMs, design houses and institutions for joint development, Build- well as for Anti-aircraft weapons. to-Spec activities to meet out future development of products and technologies. BEL will showcase its key products and systems in the following Naval Gun Fire Control System: It is a Gun • 86 technical papers were published by scientists and R&D major areas of its business: Fire Control System for the Navy and consists engineers of BEL in various national and international journals / Electronic Warfare & Avionics, Radars, Electro Optics, Fire Control of X Band Radar, Laser Range Finder, Thermal seminars / conferences. Systems, Shelters, Sonars, C4I Systems, Simulators, Communication Imager, CCD sensors, Servo system and • BEL filed 9 patents during 2013-14 in the areas of X-ray equipment like Software Defined Radios, HF Radios & Radio Relays, weapon control modules (WCM) for Control baggage Scan Images, Radar Scan Convertor, Gradient estimate and Encryptors including Terminal End Secrecy Device (TESD), IP of 76 mm and AK630 guns. Several of these for adaptive analog beam, Accurate target bearing using digital Encryptor and Link Encryptor for Versatile Environment (LIVE).

40 41 BytzSoft all set to spread wings in overseas markets schools, business jet operators and government agencies who have customized FlyPal according to their requirements and are now successfully using it. With FlyPal, the company provides exceptional results: enhanced operational efficiencies, reduced costs and risks and optimized management. Looking to expand BytzSoft has also diversified into the manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, inventory, transport & logistics and retail industry verticals with software products and services that are par excellence. cooperation, JVs with The company’s software development processes are the best in the industry and its development practices are rigorous and competitive. Its competency lies in understanding customer’s Indian industry: Rafael requirements completely, creating a solution that’s beyond ytzSoft Technologies Pvt. Ltd., (formerly known as SHRO imaginations and maintaining it for the customer so that it helps Informatics) was founded in 1997 and is one of the one achieve strategic objectives from time to time. Bpioneers in conceptualizing customized IT solutions for the aviation industry. The company flagship product, FlyPal, has carved a niche for itself in the aviation industry and boasts of an esteemed clientele including several private and public organizations in Could you talk about the USD 500 unit. The system has some significant India and overseas. The company is in the process of expanding million sale of Spike tactical missile to advantages over existing radios: to several parts of the world such as , , the United India? Multi channel supporting 2-3 States, the Middle East and Canada. We are very pleased with the independent RF heads (such as one announcement and look forward to signing supporting V/UHF band and one Even as the aviation industry is expanding at a steady pace and srael and Rafael the contract and starting production of the supporting L band) replacing 2-3 single becoming more complex due to the different types of schedules, special category and private airplanes are now flying all over the consider their spike missile in INDIA. channel radios. Wideband with high world. This has created enormous pressure to keep track of all The Spike Missile Family consists of transmission rate and ultra high reception flying schedules, continued airworthiness, quality assurance, relationship and precise Tactical Missiles for ranges of rate. accident prevention and avionics accuracy of all new and old types I between 200 – 25000 m. The Spike Family True SDR complying with the latest of aircraft so that air flying is peaceful and accident-free. There is cooperation with India is a Multi-purpose, Multi-Platform Electro- standards and supporting future growth a need for Data management system which real-time reports for If you factor in the company’s competency, creativity in finding Optic Missile System with real time data and indigenous development of new effective decision-making. optimum solutions, reliability to delivery on time and life cycle as strategic. Rafael is link. waveforms. Advanced network based support, it is value for money. The Spike Missiles are in use by infantry communication services for voice, data and The company has incorporated a series of innovation into FlyPal, constantly seeking new units as well as mounted on combat video, based on proven technologies for a comprehensive management system. FlyPal has evolved through A few of the company’s esteemed customers vehicles, attack helicopters and naval state-of-the-art MANET (Mobile Ad-Hoc the company’s experience of the aviation industry and that of partnership and joint vessels. The Spike missiles are combat Networks) its consultants in the Indian Air force as well as a series of best are: proven and in service in some 20 countries, The Indian market comprises tens of practices, suggestions and evaluations from a variety of operators among them: Italy, Germany, , thousands of legacy radios, mostly with no • Deccan Charters Ltd. – Bangalore ventures with Indian such as aircraft charter, aircraft maintenance agency, government Spain, and others. The missiles in or limited data capabilities and with limited agencies and corporate aircraft owners. So, one can be rest assured • Taneja Aerospace – Bangalore / Hosur • GMR Aviation Ltd - Bangalore companies for cooperation this family have sophisticated electro-optic immunity and security. Rafael is aiming that FlyPal will serve every body’s flying pursuits effectively and CCD or IIR sensors for day/night all-weather to become, via maximal cooperation efficiently. • East India Group of Hotels – Delhi • Taj AIR ( TajGroup) - Mumbai that will help drive operation, as well as a tandem warhead. with Indian private and public sector Their lofted trajectories enable the companies, the preferred SDR solution FlyPal, comprehensive-yet-customizable aviation solution,allows • Tata Power Ltd. - Mumbai warhead to strike the target at its most provider for the Indian services: Air Force, tracking of all flying and maintenance operations and reporting • Texel Air - Bahrain forward mutual ability to vulnerable location with pinpoint Navy and Army. Rafael is confident that of such activities at real-time thus aiding in effective decision- • Midex Airlines - Dubai (UAE) making. It even takes care of the aircraft, maintenance tasks • Kam Air – Kabul - Afghanistan address local needs and precision. All of the Spike Family members the size of this market, coupled with its (CAMO), inventory management, engineering (MRO), routine • Religare Aviation Pvt. Ltd. – Delhi have a low life-cycle cost, due to high their defense related challenges, may provide operations and quality tracking, among others. Airbus, Boeing, • TATA Steel ltd., Tata Nagar operational requirements, reliability, operational and logistic support substantial opportunities for replacing ATR, Beechcraft, Hawker, Cessna, Dornier, Bell, Eurocopter, Augusta • Buddha Air – Kathmandu, Nepal and production commonality among the legacy radios, while adding new , etc. are few model of airplanes which are being effectively tracked • Yeti & Tara Airlines - Kathmandu, Nepal says Rafael’s President and members. pivotal capabilities for the emerging NCO and maintenance in FlyPal as of today. • The Cargo Airlines– Georgia / Dubai What’s the opportunity you see (Network Centric Operations). • Govt. Of Chhattisgarh -Raipur CEO, VADM (ret.) YEDIDIA with India proposing replacement of Rafael has already participated in the FlyPal also includes FTDL (Flight Time Duty Limitation) tracking • United Heli Charters – Mumbai integrated radio communications set first major SDR competition in India and for cockpit as well as cabin crew, which can be configured as per • Blue Sky Aviation- Dubai. YAARI, in this exclusive with software defined radio systems? was already recognized as its winner, DGCA, FAA or EASA regulations for both fixed wing as well as for • Jupiter Airlines – Gambia Rafael SDR tactical communication paving the way to immediate large sales • Afghan Jet International Airlines- Kabul /Sharjah Helicopter operations. BytzSoft understands aviation better due interview to Aeromag Asia. (Netcore/BNET) can offer both robust and a potential future benchmark for SDR • Ashley Aviation (Askok Leyland Group)- Mumbai to its in-depth experience in this industry, has several clients from and wideband immune and secure implementation in India. • Dhillon Aviation Pvt. Ltd. – Delhi the aviation industry such as aircraft owners, aircraft maintenance communication and embedded • Accurate Commodeal Pvt. Ltd (RPG Group) - Kolkata. companies, aircraft manufacturers, air charter operators, flying applications, all in one compact size Could you give us an overview of your

42 43 with Indian companies for cooperation that will help drive forward our mutual ability to address local needs and operational requirements. One of our strengths is our proven experience of transfer of technology and meeting offset requirement by driving from buy to make with the local industry.

Could you throw some light on R&D activities vis-a-vis your advanced air defense systems? Defense of the home front, population centers as well as maneuvering forces from short to medium range ABT’s (Air Breathing Targets) missile and rocket threats is now a strategic partnership with Bharat Dynamics - BDL, Bharat Electronics imperative. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Israel is a skilled - BEL and DRDO, the recent milestones and the goals going leading developer and manufacturer of advanced weapon systems forward? What are you doing to enhance local presence, and in the Air Defense market. Rafael offers a complete and integrated what’s your take on India’s SME sector catering to Defence air and missile defense system of systems solution. requirements? What are your thoughts on India as the market Rafael’s Air Defense system of systems provides a complete and what are the things you are doing to deepen defence solution ensuring tactical overmatch against a broad spectrum cooperation with India? of air and missile threats. The solution is based on a multi-layered Israel and Rafael consider our relationship and cooperation with concept that has been designed to provide optimum protection India as strategic. We are constantly looking for new ways to expand against all current and future airborne threats. our cooperation and joint ventures with the local Indian industry The layered concept consists of two separate double-tiered among them BDL, BEL and HAL, as well as with the DRDO. systems that cope effectively with two different types of threats. Such cooperation will ensure our mutual success in the These separate systems are modular, yet provide maximum development and production of leading technologies that will best interoperability and connectivity. serve both countries well into the future. Currently, there are over The new Iron Dome and David’s Sling missile defense systems 100 such partnerships, and they are part of our broad international provide a comprehensive double-tiered solution. The Iron Dome offset activities around the world, which we hope will similarly is used for missile defense against short range artillery rockets, come into play in India as well. As we say about the Spike program shells and mortars and the David’s Sling, produced and developed and other activities: we are in an ongoing dialogue with local together with Raytheon, will be used against medium and long companies to transfer knowledge and technology to India, with range rockets, short range ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. specific focus on the Spike program, which, in the end will be an Both systems have already been selected by the Israeli Ministry of Indian Spike missile. Defense as part of a comprehensive Israel air defense solution. Since its initial operational deployment in 2011 by the Israeli What’s your take on defence offsets policy in India? Air Force, the Iron Dome system has achieved more than 1700 Rafael is constantly seeking new partnership and joint ventures interceptions in combat. The other double-tiered solution offered by Rafael is the SPYDER family of air defense systems. The SPYDER- SR is a slant-launched SHORAD system and the SPYDER-MR is a vertically launched MRAD system. The SPYDER-SR system is combat proven. Rafael provides, as part of the comprehensive air and missile defense solution, the MIC4AD - Modular Integrated C4I Air Defense which is an advanced unified Integrated C4I system that commands and controls the operation of both air and missile defense missions All Rafael’s Air and Missile defense systems enable full interoperability as well as integration capability with other components (missiles, C4I, radars and more).

What are your thoughts on Aero India 2015 and the products and expertise you are going to showcase here? Rafael’s systems are Discriminate, Precise and Proportionate, and this in turn makes them economical, efficient and effective. At Aero India, Rafael will present complete Aerial and Air Defense Systems. For the first time in India, Rafael will unveil C-Dome, a Naval Point Defense System based on the combat-proven Iron Dome. In addition, Rafael will present for the first time in India SPICE-250, the new generation standoff Precision Guided Munition (PGM) based on Rafael’s unique scene-matching technology used in its already combat proven SPICE-1000 & 2000 guidance kits. Among its advanced defense systems, Rafael will display Integrated Air and Missile Defense Systems (Iron Dome, SPYDER SR/MR, Python – 5, Derby, MIC4AD, Spice 2000), Electro Optic and Communication Systems (Reccelite & Recce-U, Litening, Toplite EOS, BNET SDR Family) and Multi-Purpose, Tactical Guided Missile Systems(Spike MR, ER, NLOS).

44 45 HAL bags Rs 1090 crore contract for supplying 14 Do-228 aircraft to IAF

AL has bagged a major Defence developed by them. better stability, short take-off and landing contract for supplying 14 Do-228 HAL Do-228 is a highly reliable, multi- capability- the aircraft can take off from Haircraft produced by HAL to the purpose, fuel efficient, rugged, light around 700 m and land within 575 m- Indian Air Force. weight twin turboprop aircraft with a essentially required for operations from “Apart from these aircraft, the contract retractable tricycle landing gear. The short and semi-prepared airfields, sturdy valued at around Rs. 1090 crores includes cockpit is designed to accommodate two landing gears, rectangular cabin offering six reserve engines, one flight simulator crew members and is fitted with duplicate more head space for passengers and and associated equipment”, says Mr T controls. mounting space for equipment in case of Suvarna Raju, Chairman, HAL. “This also The cabin can accommodate 19 special mission configuration as opposed reflects the trust of the Defence customers passengers in commuter configuration. to circular cabin, low floor level and wide on HAL and we remain committed to The general features are maximum take- door for easy loading/unloading of cargo, supporting Indian Defence Services for all off weight-6400 kg, maximum payload - flight openable roller door, four wing hard their needs”. 1903 Kg, fuel capacity- 2850 litre (2250Kg), points for mounting of external loads up to HAL Do-228 aircraft will be manufactured maximum cruise speed- 428 mm/hr, 1030 kg, optimum performance at normal by the Transport Aircraft Division at Kanpur. service ceiling-4299 M, engines - 2 garrett cruising altitude for short haul applications The Division has expertise in manufacturing TPE 331-5-252D engines each driving enabled by the revolutionary design of of transport and trainer category of aircraft a four bladed reversible pitch, fully wing aerofoil. and has till date manufactured 125 HAL feathering propeller. HAL has fitted several role-specific Do-228 aircraft for various defence and The versatility of HAL-DO-228s are due equipment on this aircraft to meet the other customers. This aircraft has been to several in-built features such as highest specialized requirement of its customers. exported to Seychelles and Mauritius. fuel carrying capacity in its class (2850 To keep the aircraft contemporary with Last year, one Dornier was also supplied litres) due to integral fuel tanks in wings, latest technology developments HAL to Bangalore-based Electronics and Radar low structural weight ensured through continuously strives through its strong Development Establishment (LRDE) to be use of advanced composite materials, research and design base, to develop and used as flying test bed (FTB) for evaluation high wing design for unobstructed view integrate new modifications. of performance of various radars being and radar coverage, wide wheel base for

46 47 Sikorsky to expand manufacturing base in India

ikorsky is open to partnering with the private and public

sector, and has plans to expand its manufacturing base in SIndia. The company wishes to transfer its technology and intellectual expertise in collaboration with the Indian skill base and opportunities available, says Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Arvind Walia,

Regional Executive, India & South Asia, Sikorsky, in this interview to

Aeromag Asia.

Could you talk about the selection of S-70B helicopter by Indian forward? Navy to fulfill its multi-role requirement for anti-submarine and Sikorsky has had anti-surface warfare? a successful partnership with Tata group to build cabins for the We are very happy that Sikorsky has been selected to serve the Sikorsky S-92 helicopters. Production has gone up to delivering four Indian Navy. The helicopter selected, S-70B SEAHWAK, is a variant of cabins a month and in October 2013, our JV delivered the first fully the BLACK HAWK which has earned the reputation for dependable indigenously built kit to Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL). and reliable performance across a variety of operating conditions. Our endeavour at this stage is to expedite the process of What’s your strategy on the manufacturing front in India? negotiations with the MoD and the Navy, to help address their We see huge potential in the Indian market. India is already a needs in a timely fashion. part of our global supply chain and all our endeavors are towards growing our base in India for further outreach in the global market. Could you talk about your expectations from growth market in India? What are the business opportunities you are eyeing in this How do you find the business environment in India for the market? products you make and do you see any scope for regulatory The Indian defence forces need to modernize their inventory. changes? There is immense potential for helicopters in the rotary wing We are open to partnering with the private and public sector, and market. Sikorsky has products that have proved themselves in all have plans to expand our manufacturing base in India. We wish to kinds of operations. We have the latest technology and can provide transfer our technology and intellectual expertise in collaboration customized options on the basis of the requirements. with the Indian skill base and opportunities available.Increasing the FDI limit will catalyze rapid indigenization and increase the Could you talk about your journey in India so far? attractiveness to transfer technology and set up a manufacturing We started our operations in a Greenfield environment few hub. years ago, and our operations have facilitated development of an ecosystem for aerospace manufacturing in Hyderabad. Today our Share your thoughts on Aero India 2015 and the expertise that JV with Tata group produces cabins for the S-92® helicopters and you are going to showcase in this mega Bangalore event? has become 100% indigenous, which is a great milestone for the I think Aero India provides a great platform for the global Indian aerospace industry. aerospace companies to come to India and showcase their products and also highlight to the decision makers in India what What are the plans to forge long-term collaboration in India? is available and choose those products that suit the country’s Sikorsky believes in collaborating with local partners in India in security requirements. Hope this year’s Aero India is successful for developing an aerospace ecosystem that will benefit the growing both the aerospace & defence companies as well as for the Indian Indian defence and aerospace requirements as also meet the newly Government. laid down goals of self-reliance and indigenization. There are three major aspects of Sikorsky that we would like to What’s the roadmap in India? highlight through this year’s Aero India exhibition. First, Sikorsky’s Sikorsky had laid out a roadmap in 2009 to extend collaboration long (over 90 year) history of making some of the world’s best in India to produce a complete helicopter here, subject to meeting known military and commercial helicopters and associated stipulated objectives and goals, and indigenization of the S-92 technologies. Second, Sikorsky’s global partnerships, such as helicopter cabins is a milestone in reaching that target. the JV with Tata Group in India where we bring not just the latest technology but also best practices of the manufacturing world Could you throw light on the joint venture with TASL, tasks and third is Sikorsky’s belief in doing business ethically and that have been completed and the targeted milestones going competitively across the globe.

48 49 Prime Minister Modi’s “Make in India” manufacturers. or more years into the future. To a greater initiative provides a practical regulatory extent than the vast majority of other and communication framework for the To advance Indian aerospace industries, aerospace R&D is closely tied to Indian Way of aerospace manufacturing. manufacturing, the central government government spending on national defence Aequs to set up To generate a healthy discussion of the should adopt following Engage India R&D. From a peak Defence Research & components that must be added to this measures: Development Organisation (DRDO) spend framework, it is beneficial to introduce the • • Rationalizing the FDI ceiling limit of 6.4% of total Indian Defence budget in concepts of Engage India and Enable India. and stipulations to encourage 2008, the DRDO has fallen consistently to factories Engage India refers to all of the greater participation by foreign only 5.1% in 2014. In comparison, the US requirements, policies, mandates, rules, OEMs spends about 11% of its defence budget incentives, protocols and principles that • Strengthening offset requirements on R&D, Russia about 7%, and China about impact how aerospace sector players to promote greater technology 6%, which makes India’s defence budget in US, Europe engage with each other and with India’s transfer for R&D only about a third of China’s in government to serve India’s air defence absolute terms. needs. Engage India concerns foreign With the recent news of modest retail traditional Chromic Acid anodizing. API capabilities – engineering, machining, players and indigenous players, both inflation and moribund manufacturing provides aerospace surface treatment forging, fabrication, special treatment and public and private. sector growth, the Reserve Bank of India facilities which are not readily available in assembly – in one location, the Aequs So for example, the recent decision to use (RBI) should ease monetary policy and India and is uniquely positioned to provide SEZ in Belagavi. We are optimistic about the “Make India” and “Buy and Make India” cut interest rates to reduce the cost of metal finishing treatment services for growing all three of Aequs’ business units procurement categories of DPP-2013 capital for Indian businesses. Because e have earmarked both the export market and the domestic - aerospace, automotive and oil & gas. Our for approximately half of India’s defence manufacturing is one of the most capital market in India. API’s TSA certification from optimism is based on strong customer weapon and equipment needs and the intensive industries, the success of the an investment of Airbus will not only add to its considerable demand propelled by the rise of the increase of the FDI ceiling to 49% are • Level the playing field for private “Make in India” campaign is jeopardized by $100 million to range of capabilities, but also enhance middle class domestically and globally, examples of Engage India. sector players vis-à-vis the Defence high interest rates. W API’s ability to deliver finished components continued cost advantage of our SEZ So are the provisions in DPP-2013 to Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) India’s current bank rate of eight percent expand into more segments, with short lead times. model, customer satisfaction, and the pro- level the playing field for private sector • Strengthen legal framework for (the interest rate the central bank charges set up factories in the US business and pro-manufacturing stance of players vis-à-vis the Defence Public enforcing contracts commercial banks) is one of the highest in and Europe and increase Throw some light on your aerospace Prime Minister Modi’s administration. Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). And so • Streamline the bureaucratic process industrialized economies and thus hinders our manufacturing capacity and defence (A&D) customer base and We are committed to enhancing of is changing the process for awarding for launching businesses and the ability of Indian manufacturers to work you are doing for some of those key our manufacturing capabilities, forging Maintenance transfer of technology (ToT) securing construction permits and compete globally. by three times to generate clients? stronger relationships with customers from nomination, which had favored the infrastructure Prime Minister Modi’s administration revenue of $200 million by The integrated facilities inside the Aequs and suppliers, developing skills in our DPSU’s over private players, to bidding • To complement the above, the should reinstate the SEZ incentives - if not 2020. SEZ specialise in precision machining, employee skills, and improving our quality based on merit. And of course the central government needs to for all then for at least the manufacturing sheet metal fabrication, assembly, special systems – actions to increase our ability to defence offset policy is an example of how invest in the following Enable India sector - which had been rolled back by the In our aerospace business processing and forgings with approvals provide world-class quality, delivery and players engage with India’s air defence measures: preceding administration for political, not unit, we will expand our from OEMs and Tier 1 customers. Our value for our customers. procurement strategy. • Making greater investments in R&D economic reasons. These incentives are manufacturing capabilities focus is mainly on AeroStructures and We have earmarked an investment Complementing Engage India is the and technology transfer powerful levers for encouraging foreign AeroSystems with a capacity of over of $100 million to expand into more concept of Enable India, which refers to • • Making greater investment in investment and promoting the export outside India as we follow 425,000 hours / year. Our facilities are segments, set up factories in the US and all of the policies, resources and activities infrastructure (especially power industry, particularly manufacturing, and our path toward serving our equipped with state-of-the-art machines, Europe and increase our manufacturing dedicated by private and public players generation and transportation) thus directly support “Make in India.” These customers as an agile global follow robust quality processes and capacity by three times to generate in India to develop, enhance, and expand • Increasing access to affordable SEZ incentives can work synergistically with standard procedures adopted by revenue of $200 million by 2020. In our the indigenous capabilities, capacities and capital (i.e. interest rate reduction) defence procurement offsets and higher supplier. Inside India, we are major global aerospace companies, aerospace business unit, we will expand competencies in the aerospace sector. • Providing funding and tax incentives FDI ceilings to encourage JV partnerships targeting expansion into and have earned industry approvals our manufacturing capabilities outside Examples of Enable India include the and human capital development in SEZs between indigenous aerospace castings and aero-engines, and certifications such as NADCAP and India as we follow our path toward serving India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) provision • • Enacting legislation enabling more manufacturers and global OEMs. AS9100C. Our customers include Airbus, our customers as an agile global supplier. of loans and equity support, as part of the flexible deployment of labor In summary, when Engage India works says Aequs Chairman and Eaton, UTC Aerospace Systems, Honeywell, Inside India, we are targeting expansion India Opportunities Fund, for micro, small • Providing loans and equity support in concert with Enable India, significant CEO Aravind Melligeri in this GE, SABCA, Saab, Magellan Aerospace, into castings and aero-engines. and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) small and medium-scale enterprises indigenization can result quickly. This interview to Aeromag Asia. HAL, and ISRO. In our automotive business unit, we will to develop defence equipment. Provision (MSMEs) to develop defence seamless blending would significantly launch integrated forging and machining for favorable tax and tariff treatment of equipment advance Indian aerospace manufacturing. What’s being done to sustain future manufacturing. Finally, we will expand our Special Economic Zones (SEZs) is another • Providing favorable tax and tariff growth? oil and gas manufacturing to support the example. So is government funding of treatment of Special Economic What are your thoughts on Aero Aequs continues to invest in: attracting assembly of electro-mechanical products. employee skill improvement training Zones (SEZs) India 2015 and the expertise you are Could you talk about the expansion and retaining the best talent in the industry, programs. Promising Enable India actions such showcasing in this event? plans of Aequs and Magellan Aerospace developing the skillset of our employees, Please share your thoughts on defence Using the twin concepts to assess the as Karnataka’s Aerospace Policy 2013 – We are eager to share our story during Joint Venture? utilizing best-in-class manufacturing and aerospace business environment in strength of the Make in India initiative, 2023, India’s first such policy, should be Aero India 2015 about the unique We are partnering with Magellan technology and standards, partnering with India and the policy changes you think it becomes apparent what while Prime expanded in scope, scale and substance combination of advantages and benefits Aerospace, a global aerospace leader, world-class aerospace majors in strategic needed to improve the ecosystem in this Minister Modi’s administration has made and should serve as a model for a national we offer our customers as India’s first to expand to our JV plant, Aerospace joint ventures, investing in market leaders regard? laudable advances in Engage India, level policy for the aerospace industry. precision engineering SEZ. In particular, Processing India (API), in the Aequs SEZ at of emerging manufacturing technologies, We need the public and private sectors to more attention and resources should be Such policies nurture the emergence we would like to describe how we achieve Belagavi as a measure to further strengthen expanding global manufacturing collaborate to achieve simultaneously the dedicated to advancing Enable India. This and growth of ecosystems of aerospace low-cost and world-class quality and our capabilities in the growing global capabilities through organic growth and dual goals of meeting India’s air defence is because setting the rules of engagement manufacturing excellence, bringing delivery in turn-key solutions across the aerospace market, particularly in aerospace acquisitions. needs and nurturing the development of amongst foreign and domestic players much needed economic growth to local total supply chain. And how our SEZ- special processes. The expanded API facility an indigenous aerospace manufacturing to grow India’s indigenous aerospace communities and advancing the Make in based manufacturing ecosystem, with will mainly cater to processes such as Could you talk about manufacturing industry. Achieving the former would manufacturing is necessary, but not India initiative. our precision capabilities, best-in-class Tartaric Sulphuric Acid (TSA) anodizing and capacity and the road-map you see going strengthen our national security, achieving sufficient. We also need to create the In regards to R&D, India’s government technology, co-located of end-to-end Cadmium plating for the aerospace OEMs. forward? the latter would invigorate economic necessary supportive mechanisms to needs to invest more in R&D for promising value stream, local-global supply chain The new TSA line is a newly developed The Aequs precision engineering growth. nurture the birth and the subsequent technologies which could be incorporated continuity, and strategic joint venture technology to replace the more hazardous ecosystem provides multiple value chain Make, Engage, Enable maturation of India’s indigenous aerospace into commercial aircraft programs in 10 partnerships, is unmatched in India.

50 51 BIAL positions Bengaluru Airport to be the “Gateway to South”

“A focused approach centered on the passenger experience has paid rich dividends, making the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru a strategic aviation hub in less than seven years of its operations. I am also delighted that this growth has been achieved in a sustainable manner, with due consideration to the environment, the community and the surrounding region. KIAB aims to be the engine of economic growth for the region by connecting Bangalore to the world and positioning itself as the Gateway to South India not only for passenger traffic but also for cargo.” Mr. G V Sanjay Reddy, Managing Director, BIAL

ith a new government at the center that has Cargo Gateway to Global Economies’. development as its core agenda, India is witnessing Moving into the seventh year of operations, Cargo has Wrenewed optimism in its economic opportunities for become a critical component in the regional supply chain across doing business. The ‘Make in India’ initiative of the government pharmaceuticals, perishables, electronics, machinery, automotive, with key focus on accelerating the domestic business environment textiles. The present design capacity of cargo terminals stand is is boosting India’s potential as a more attractive trading partner. 350,000 MT catering to both the international and domestic air The Indian air cargo sector is poised to gather momentum, driven cargo traffic with the option to scale up infrastructure and support primarily by renewed manufacturing focus and the proliferation of systems as required. The airport has seen a phenomenal growth the e-commerce industry. Both these trends are highly dependent where cargo is concerned. At the end of 2014 cargo volumes on making goods and services available at the right place, within handled at KIAB grew by 13.7% compared to 2013 to reach a total the fastest possible time, in the most efficient and cost-effective volume of 270,840 metric tonnes (MT). This growth in cargo is a manner. reiteration of the airport’s commitment to partners across the This has created new opportunities for the development of region. air cargo in India, with a fillip to attract increased domestic and Underlying this growth is the airport’s robust plan and strategic foreign investment in air cargo infrastructure. South India – with its intent to grow the cargo business. To make it happen, BIAL has established presence in the global logistics network, stable geo- invested in developing a world-class cargo infrastructure with state- political environment and strong manufacturing pedigree is well- of-the-art cargo terminals. In 2013, the airside Air Cargo capacity positioned to take advantage of this optimism. was enhanced with the opening of seven wide-body dedicated At the heart of South India is the Kempegowda International freighter aircraft bays with seamless access to the cargo terminal. Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB) that is envisioned to meet the growing The master plan of the airport has incorporated additional space air cargo demands in the region. KIAB is committed to creating for the development and building of an integrated air cargo and an ecosystem that supports and propels the growth of not just logistics hub. Karnataka, but the entire South Indian region in the global cargo BIAL’s vision for the airport and the city of Bengaluru cannot supply chain. To sustain this growth in the long term, operator be achieved single-handedly. The airport is fortunate that the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) continues to stakeholders in its ecosystem – from cargo operators to regulators – enhance and builds on its world-class infrastructure, standards and are in sync with this commitment and continue to explore new ways best practices ensuring that they consistently raise the bar in easing to reduce dwell times, ease the shipment process and set global the movement of goods and products to and from South India. At standards in cargo operations, thus positioning Kempegowda the same time, BIAL has a clear focus for the future - to develop the International Airport, Bengaluru as the emerging cargo hub of Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru as the ‘South Indian South India, together.

52 53 Could you talk about your business alliances and other initiatives? BDL is closely associated with agencies BDL eyes 10% of turnover such as DRDO for projects and indigenisation of ToT projects. Apart from DRDO, DPSUs, OFB, large number of industries, MSEs are from exports in 2016-17 associated in achieving our organisational goals especially self reliance. When it comes to international alliances, currently BDL has close ties with ToT partners such as MBDA, France for our Milan 2T ATGM HAL hands-over first ountries like Egypt, Vietnam and Indonesia, program, M/s Rosoboron Export (ROE), Russia for our Invar, M/s. KBP Tula, Russia and a few African countries are identified as for Konkurs-M and others like M/s. ALMAZ overhauled Su-30 MKI ANTEY, M/s. WASS, Italy, M/s. IAI, M/s. Elbit potential markets for export of BDL products. System from Israel, M/s Chemring, UK, M/s. C Dassault Aviation, France etc. AL handed the first overhauled complexes of HAL are involved in the Some of these countries are keen to do business with India Su-30 MKI (SB 027) aircraft to mega programme. Could you talk about your company’s Hthe India Air Force through the The Su-30 overhaul facility at HAL Nashik is especially BDL. GoI being keen on exports, BDL would pursue activities vis-a-vis production of SAMs? Defence Minister, Mr. Manohar Parrikar. only of its kind in the world and has export BDL exhibits great pride in manufacturing Su-30MKI is currently the backbone of prospect since nearly 10 countries have Su- exports actively. It has set itself export target of 10% of turnover DRDO designed and developed totally fighter fleet with IAF. Speaking on the 30 fleet. indigenous Akash Surface-to-Air Missile occasion, the Defence Minister lauded The Defence Minister handed over for the year 2016-17, says BDL Chairman and Managing Director weapon system for the Indian Armed Forces. the efforts made by HAL in absorbing acceptance certificates of the first Akash Surface-to-Air Missile weapon technology and described the Nashik overhauled Su-30 MkI, SB 027 and 150th Su- Shri U Udaya Bhaskar in this interview to Aeromag Asia. system has lead BDL to develop various employees as “excellent and motivated 30 MkI (SB 190, manufactured by HAL) to the other specializations like manufactures of workforce”. CAS. Ground Support equipment, Infrastructure He said India would continue to need Mr. S. Subrahmayan, Managing Director development for Customer etc. fighter planes such as Su-30s due to not of MiG Complex welcomed the gathering. Please give us an update on diversification strategy and the ATGMs, SSMs, SAMs, Naval and Counter Measures and other allied Buoyed by these achievements, BDL is so friendly neighbourhood. He urged Mr. K.K. Pant, Joint Secretary (Aero), Mr. progress you are making on that front? equipment like Launchers, Test Equipment etc. Refurbishment to currently poised to take up further projects the employees to keep-up the good Harishchandra Chavan, (M.P.), Hemant Mandate given to BDL by Govt. of India, is to manufacture missiles extend life of Missiles to reduce burden on GoI exchequer is taken up in SAM class of missiles such as VSHORADs, work towards increasing the production Godse (M.P.), Mr. Anil Kadam (MLA, Niphad) and its allied equipment to support and address the needs of Indian as a separate verticals. QRSAMs, MRSAMs, LRSAMs etc. capacity. “We are one family and let us work and large number of HAL employees were Armed forces. In this regard, BDL started manufacturing of various BDL plans to manufacture SPIKE Missile system which is a 3rd Gen together”, he said. The Air Chief Marshal present the occasion. missiles through ToT programs not only with foreign OEMs and in ATGM on ToT from M/s RAFAEL, Israel for Indian Army. Could you talk about your product range, Arup Raha, Chief of the Air Staff said the Ten new shops and existing facilities association with DRDO. Over the years, BDL has acquired a broad As far as SAMs are concerned, BDL is the Production Agency for possible expansion of this basket and the Indian Air Force would continue to depend like pipeline overhaul, plating/process knowledge base and strong technical competencies across all future incoming projects such as LRSAM, MRSAM which are joint road map ahead? on HAL heavily in future too. “We both are and shops of Aircraft Manufacturing domains required for missile manufacturing. development projects of DRDO and IAI, Israel. Apart from the product range I have inter-dependent”, he added. Divisions are extensively used during the BDL diversified its product range in production of different Under Naval projects, we presently, are executing indents for mentioned, BDL is the Lead Integrator for Dr. R.K. Tyagi, Chairman, HAL said the overhaul (ROH). Tentative Repair Technical missile systems like SSM, SAM etc. Further, we plan to diversify supply of C-303S Torpedo Decoy system which is being done in MToT projects for all the weapon acquisitions second aircraft is ready for delivery. “HAL Documents (RTD) were received from into manufacture of various state of art weapon systems such as collaboration with M/s WASS, Italy. of Indian Armed Forces. will also act as a single window OEM Russia. During the overhaul process, the VSHORADs, MRSAMs, QRSAMS, SPAD, 3rd gen ATGMs Under Water Counter Measure Dispensing System (CMDS) variants are being To cater to these requirements, BDL already for supporting Su-30MKI fleet. We are technologies have been finalised with the Systems, Torpedoes etc. developed by BDL D&E team. has started executing its plans of expansion. confident of improving the serviceability help of Russian and HAL experts. There are BDL as R & D effort developed new product Counter Measure Apart from the three existing Units which and ramp up capacity”, he added. He 2478 number of tasks/technology process Dispencing System “CMDS” for mounting on aircrafts of Indian Could you talk about export? are operational at Hyderabad and Bhanur pointed out that five participating divisions to execute the complete overhaul of aircraft. Armed forces. Thus, BDL which was identified earlier as pioneers Countries like EGYPT, VIETNAM, INDONESIA, and a few African in Telangana and one in Visakhapatnam (Nasik, Koraput, Lucknow, Korwa, and Online system for tracking/monitoring of in ATGM, now evolved as a conglomerate with different verticals countries are identified as potential markets for export of BDL in AP, BDL would be setting up its fourth Hyderabad) of MiG and Accessories parts has also been established. in ATGMs, Naval Systems, Surface to Surface Missile, Surface to Air products. Some of these countries are keen to do business with India manufacturing unit which will be at Amravati Missiles, Decoy Systems etc. especially BDL. in Maharashtra. Land, spread over an area of In order to drive the growth of the company & to meet security GoI being keen on exports, we would pursue exports actively. about 530 acres for the new unit has been needs of the Nation in coming few decades, BDL is establishing We have set ourselves export target of 10% of turnover for the year acquired. state of art R&D centre to design and develop next generation 2016 -17. BDL plans to produce Very Short Range Air missile systems, along with DRDO & other DPSUs, OFB, Private Defence Missile (VSHORAD) at this new unit. undertakings and Academic Institutions. The key areas of focus Please share your thoughts on opportunities following defence The foundation stone for the unit was laid by would be to develop technologies in the domains of missile seeker offset implementation? Her Excellency Smt.Pratibha Devisingh Patil, heads, sensor dome technologies, airframe design, power supplies Offsets facilitate OEMs to supply items to India while loading the the then Hon’ble President of India during units, MEMs based gyroscopes, propulsion systems, warheads domestic industry through work share / technology transfer. Defence Dec 2011. etc. As an organisation, we want to establish ourselves as a leading offsets are major source of work load to private industries especially The fifth unit is being set up at manufacturer in the aerospace & underwater weapons industry and MSEs. Ibrahimpatnam near Hyderabad in Telangana emerge as a world class enterprise, providing solutions to the security BDL, as the missile manufacturing entity has built a vast ecosystem state. The Company plans to set up a Surface system needs of the country. of vendors and sub-vendors, who can benefit from defence offset to Air Missile Defence Project here. The unit is policy implementation. We can facilitate any foreign company to take spread over an area of about 630 acres. Could you talk about your product range and the road map advantage of our manufacturing capabilities and our supply chain for ahead? their offsets. We are committed to support these industries (OEMs We have broadly classified our products as different verticals i.e and private industries / MSEs) in this subject.

54 55 in network enabled communications, advanced, integrated avionics and Pilatus to showcases communications systems for fixed and Looking to team with a strategic rotary wing aircraft, precision navigation and nose to tail systems for unmanned PC-12 NG at aerial vehicles (UAVs) aligns well with India’s partner in India: Rockwell Collins needs. We are focused on developing strategic partnerships in India and working Aero India 2015 with these partners to customize and add value to our products, solutions and ndia is a key market for Rockwell Collins. The company’s services to meet Indian customers’ specific s aerospace companies globally boost. The turboprop has short runway needs. display their newest and best performance and is approved to land on road map in India is to pursue opportunities that best match We opened our India Design Centre in Aat the marquee event - Aero any kind of runway. Hyderabad in 2008, have since grown that India 2015 at Bengaluru, Pilatus occupies Business visitors to the Airshow are its capabilities, teaming with a local strategic partner to facility, and opened a business office close pride of place in the single engine aircraft bound to also appreciate that the I to New Delhi to offer customers business category with their next generation PC-12 NG is more efficient than its jet provide the best value to the customers. This includes opportunities relationship development, systems aircraft - the PC-12 NG. The latest upgrade counterparts burning up to 40% less engineering and program management of the popular PC-12 has exciting new fuel per hour. That means less cost and that range from flight decks and communications to simulation, capabilities. Expanding this triad of features to make the 2014/2015 PC-12 NG less carbon footprint without sacrificing capabilities is what has proven to work for the best PC-12 to date. comfort. training and support, says Ram Prasad, Managing Director, Rockwell Rockwell Collins across the globe. The Pilatus PC-12 is one of the most The global demand for the PC-12 NG popular turbine-powered aircraft today, remains very strong even as Pilatus Collins India, in this interview to Aeromag Asia. having been in operation round the completed the 1,300th delivery last year. What’s the road-map you are pursuing globe in a number of roles – executive And this number continues to grow in India? transport, cargo, air ambulance, airline, exponentially with approximately 65 Our road map in India is to pursue and government special mission to 100 PC-12 NG aircraft being added Could you talk about the products and capabilities which opportunities that best match our applications. Last year being the 20th annually. The company is committed to Rockwell Collins is presenting at Aero India 2015? capabilities, teaming with a local strategic anniversary of the aircraft’s certification, continue to innovate with new features At Aero India, we will feature a number of innovative avionics partner to provide the best value to the the company launched the upgraded and capabilities for the PC-12, as they and communications products and systems, including commercial customers. This includes opportunities version – the 2014 PC-12 NG which has all foresee immense future potential in this flight decks for military aircraft, offering advanced capabilities more that range from flight decks and the hallmarks of outstanding versatility, market segment. affordably. communications to simulation, training and performance, and operational flexibility, Mid last year, Amelia Earhart, namesake We will also be showcasing control and navigation systems for generation Talon RT-8400 SDR is the company’s newest, fully support. but incorporates new technology and a of the famous aviatrix circumnavigated UAVs; programmable software defined radios, scalable Patrol exportable receiver-transmitter for all domains. We are growing in India, expanding our host of added features. the globe to become the youngest Persistent Surveillance System for perimeter security; enhanced Based on the proven Talon advanced communications systems presence and contributing to the economy. The new features added in 2014 PC-12 female to fly around the world in a single situational awareness systems for helicopters, and our Virtual family, the RT-8400 meets any international military’s requirements We have been extremely successful in the NG includes six new BMW Designworks engine aircraft. Earhart, along with co- Avionics Procedural Trainer designed to reduce the cost of training. for both point-to-point and ad hoc networking communications commercial markets as demonstrated USA executive interior options, a new pilot Shane Jordan, selected the Pilatus In addition we will be unveiling a helicopter simulator jointly capabilities including in the airborne domain. by the selection of our avionics, electric landing gear system, external PC-12 NG as their aircraft of choice for that developed with our partner Zen Technologies in their stand in Hall communications and electronics systems LED lighting, a wireless Connected Flight arduous journey. C, booth C2.7. What are the key features and advantages of Talon RT-8400 by multiple airlines such as IndiGo, SpiceJet, Deck™ system, and a Wi-Fi passenger Earhart stated, “I am delighted to SDR? and Jet Airways to name a few. We also entertainment system. report that the aircraft performed What are your thoughts on India “Make in India” campaign The Next Generation Talon RT-8400 is designed to meet have won a Dispatch asset management The response to the PC-12 NG as a flawlessly throughout our entire 16-day and how your company can contribute to this endeavour? growing requirements and conforms to the latest SDR tenets and performance based service agreement on business aircraft has been unprecedented journey. Over the total 24,300 miles, we Rockwell Collins’ strategy in India is in perfect alignment with the architectures and remains interoperable with earlier Talon variants Air India’s 787. and the showcase at Aero India 2015 did not incur a single issue to interrupt Make in India policy. We are bringing to market open architecture and other airborne V/UHF radio systems. Because our experience has shown us is expected to give it an additional our flight plan.” products that can be customized by strategic partners, such as in One of the SDR’s key differentiators is it enables airborne ad hoc that the key to developing long-standing the case of our Software Defined Radios and simulation products. networking capabilities, which is a growing requirement for our relationships is providing exceptional We are also expanding the capabilities of our India Design Centre in many international customers. This will ensure interoperability service to all of our customers, we have Hyderabad to better offer Make in India products. between the customer’s ground-based forces and airborne assets.” formed partnerships with AirWorks and This mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) capability, along with Indamer to serve our business aviation Could you briefly talk about Rockwell Collins products? the SDRs ability to transmit real time point-to-point voice, data and customers. As authorized resellers of We offer a broad range of avionics, communications and imagery, is critical to enabling coalition forces to effectively share maintenance, repair and overhaul services electronics products and solutions for the aerospace and defence critical real-time data. It’s at the core of an airborne force’s ability to who better to be able to quickly respond to market. Our value proposition is that our products allow for provide accurate strikes, while keeping friendly forces out of harms a customer’s needs than a provider based in local customization as well as in many cases originate within our way. India. commercial business, offering advanced capabilities at affordable In the defence market we have many price points. What’s your take on the India market? Could you discuss your customers with our Talon radios on presence in this market? platforms such as the DO 228 for the Could you elaborate on how SDRs play a key role in battle India is a key market for Rockwell Collins. Increasing air traffic Navy. As well as Electronic Counter- space? and ongoing regional security threats are driving spending on Counter Measure equipment and GPS on In today’s irregular battle space, the biggest advantage a force has programs in both commercial and government sectors. aircraft used by defence forces through is real-time information to help find, fix, track, target and engage. Rockwell Collins sees significant business opportunities for our customer Electronics Corporation Use that to stay ahead of the enemy and they live to protect another communications upgrades, network centric warfare, avionics, of India, Ltd. (ECIL), and 721 S fixed site day. One system that is proving to be invaluable in that effort is commercial aircraft systems, business aircraft systems, simulation communications through Park Controls for compact software defined radio (SDR). And Rockwell Collins’ next and training and service solutions. Our company’s strength Indian defence forces.

56 57 What’s being done to sustain future growth? We are already working on establishing Intech DMLS focuses on a vertical based business model. This will enable us to reach out to a much larger customer base and offer solutions that are tailor made for that specific business reaching out to much larger vertical. For e.g. in the Aerospace vertical we are already offering AM solutions that incorporate flexibility of design to manufacture complex parts that offers customer base significant improvement especially in terms of weight reduction, integrating several assemblies into a single part and so Intech DMLS shares the vision of “Make in India” concept on. Similarly we are establishing separate and believes in offering a complete solution from concept verticals for other areas like tooling, general engineering etc. to enhance and sustain our design to fully built metal functional part, says its Managing growth prospects. Director Sridhar Balaram, in this interview to Aeromag At Intech we push the limits of industry practices in Metal Additive Manufacturing, at the same time ensuring competitive moved to production. Asia. exploring new ways to ensure the highest pricing. Blending this technology into other quality in building both fully functional industry verticals and going beyond Aero parts and also in rapid prototyping. It is our Your thoughts on India as a growth and medical sector is what I would keenly market for your products? look forward to. • Weight Saving : With the flexibility of continuous endeavour to push the industry Metal Additive Manufacturing is a new The machines will get better, bigger and design, AM technology can build parts with boundary to ensure we are abreast with Industry that holds a lot of promise for faster in time to come. The cost of powder designs such as internal cavities and lattice the latest technologies in Metal additive the engineering industry. We will witness and machines will drop, making AM more structures that help reduce parts’ weight manufacturing and management strategies tremendous growth in this sector over the feasible for production across all industries. without compromising their mechanical in order to keep Intech and our customers next few years. Many components that In ten years’ time it would not be surprising performance. at the forefront of our industry. have been developed with this technology to see a AM metal machine housed on • Cost Reduction: With time saving, In today’s globalised market, we enable are currently being tested and validated. every street corner, just as it happened with elimination of tooling and weight saving our customers to maximize quality levels These components will subsequently be the CNC machines. there is considerable savings in terms of and reduce component delivery times while Could you briefly talk about the company costs. and the products? Could you explain how additive Could you talk about the company’s “ Sinteneering Innovations” .....INTECH manufacturing using DMLS assists facilities? DMLS brings to India cutting edge in offering the highest flexibility to INTECH DMLS offers an end to end Rolls-Royce highlights commitment technology in the Metal 3D printing Space, manufacture complex structures, which solution right from Concept Design also known as Additive Manufacturing. This are extremely challenging to build in a to a fully functional part. We have the technology enables fast, flexible and cost- conventional manufacturing process? largest installed base of Metal Additive to India at Aero India efficient production of parts directly from 3D Additive manufacturing with its layer wise Manufacturing printers in the country with CAD data. At Intech we use the Direct Metal building of components with high precision a fully equipped design office, CNC machine olls-Royce will present its Customer Business – Defence, Rolls- or without thrust augmentation using Laser Sintering (DMLS) process technology helps in the building of complex structures shop, testing and certification capabilities ‘Partnership with India – Past, Royce, added: “India and Rolls-Royce reheat. The Jaguar has flown with Rolls- and materials handled are Titanium, Nickel, using innovative laser sintering technology. and post processing facilities. We are an Present and Future’ exhibition share a common desire to grow and Royce Adour Mk811 since 1981 and the The layered approach ensures that the ISO 9001:2008 & currently undergoing R Steel and Aluminium alloys. at the tenth Aero India in Bengaluru develop the Indian aerospace industry. Adour Mk871 has been powering the new Intech DMLS Private Limited set up in laser gains systematic access to any location the process for becoming an AS 9100C (18-22 February 2015), showcasing This desire is built on a successful Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer, used to train early 2014 is the leader in the metal additive while building up parts. In this way, the most company. We are currently in the process of its innovative products and services. partnership that has seen Rolls-Royce the next-generation of Indian pilots. manufacturing space in India and are complex part shapes can be produced, setting up a Technology driven Innovation The Rolls-Royce stand at Hall B will working together with India’s Armed • The Trent 700 is the first engine in currently operating a full-fledged facility including recess, ribs, cavities and internal and Engineering Design Centre. feature three examples of its innovative Forces since 1933. the highly successful Trent family. It has at Bangalore. This facility is the largest features. With the above infrastructure in place we propulsion systems –the Adour, which Rolls-Royce is helping to drive the established itself as the engine of choice service bureau offering Metal Additive Additive Manufacturing gives designers are poised very well to offer an end to end powers the Hawk trainer, the Trent 700 indigenisation of the Indian defence on the A330 with over 57 per cent of the Manufacturing as a service. We are primarily the flexibility to unleash their creativity and service in the Metal Additive Manufacturing from the Airbus A330 tanker aircraft, and industry through our strong in-country market. Trent 700 engines will power the working with established companies in only keep in mind the end functionality space. the C-130J’s AE2100 engine. partnerships. We are also committed to new French A330 MRTT aircraft. the Aerospace and Defense areas, General required. More complex the geometry of a “We are delighted to be a part of Aero delivering the government’s ‘Make in • AE 2100 turboprop is a two-shaft Engineering and companies specializing in component the more worthwhile Additive What are the new initiatives? India 2015, the most prestigious event India’ vision that aims to position India design with a 14-stage compressor the manufacture of Tools and Dies primarily Manufacturing can be. At INTECH DMLS we believe that in order for the defence and aerospace industries as a global manufacturing hub. We driven by a two-stage High Pressure used in the plastic and Die cast industries. to realise the maximum advantages of the in India,” said Mr Kishore Jayaraman, are excited about Aero India and are turbine. The AE 2100 powering the Intech has successfully executed several What are the other advantages? AM technology we need to be engaged President, Rolls-Royce India and South honoured to be part of one of the most C-130J has further strengthened Rolls- projects in the above said verticals. There are several more advantages of with the customer at all stages of the Asia. “We believe that Aero India offers significant events in the global defence Royce’s relationship with the Indian INTECH shares the vision of “Make in India” Additive Manufacturing which has been production process. We are now taking this a significant platform to further expand calendar.” defence forces. concept and believes in offering a complete described below: forward with all our partners with sustained Rolls-Royce’s business opportunities As the second largest provider of solution from concept design to fully built efforts in the development of newer in the defence sector. The event will Key exhibits at the Rolls-Royce stand defence aero-engine products and metal functional part. We have executed • Time Saving: From concept design to materials other than those that are already allow us to demonstrate to India how will be: services globally, Rolls-Royce has been various projects with leading OEM’s to manufacturing at one go eliminating the commercially available. our long-term commitment to the • The Adour is a collaborative engine a key strategic partner to the Indian adopt AM into their production processes. traditional methods of manufacture. Apart from this we are also working with country, combined with our innovative between Rolls-Royce and Turbomeca Air Force since 1933. Currently, the We are witnessing growing acceptance • No Tooling: The need for tools, moulds, design houses in the redesigning of new technologies, makes us the natural ‘Make with the thrust range from 5,240 lbf dry Indian Military has over 750 Rolls-Royce and readiness of AM technology in India for fixtures is eliminated along with reduced components to ensure that the advantages in India’ partner.” to 8,430 lbf with reheat. The engine is engines, consisting of 10 different prototyping and fully functional parts. machining. of Metal AM is fully utilised. Mr Steven Gillard, Vice President, available as a complete power unit, with engine types.

58 AMS to double manufacturing capacity

he current plant of AMS has a capacity to produce about 1200 machines a year. To T meet the growing demands of its customers, AMS plans to expand its manufacturing facilities this year. The planned investment for this expansion this year is Rs. 1.2 Billion. With the new manufacturing facility, AMS will be able to produce over 2500 machines a year, says the company’s CEO, Mr. L S Umesh, in this interview to Aeromag Asia.

Could you briefly talk about the company’s products and service New machine or subsystem designs are simulated and analyzed support? using advanced finite element analysis techniques for improved AMS is one of the largest manufacturers of CNC machining centers structural rigidity and stability when subjected to both static and in India. We also offer comprehensive machining solutions to our dynamic load conditions. The Analysis techniques have facilitated customers. Our diverse products range start from drill tap machining AMS in addressing issues at root level which in turn helps to increase centers, high speed vertical machining centers, Horizontal machining machine’s life and matching it for numerous applications. centers, Twin spindle machining centers and 5 axes machining New designs are thoroughly tested in, simulations and centers, Die&Mould machining centers. also physically validated in the assembled condition prior to AMS is a part of the Ace Micromatic Group which is the largest commercializing the product. Advanced tuning methods are machine tool group in India. Micromatic Machine Tools (MMT) which adopted to optimize the parameters of machine to achieve superior is also a part of the group is responsible for the sales and servicing of performance. products produced by the principal companies. With MMT offices in It is a constant endeavour of the R&D and engineering team to over 32 locations in the country, we believe we are at the customers’ improve the products quality, performance and user interface. The service whenever they need us. R&D team also undertakes cutting and proving out of challenging components for novel applications. The department has also been What about clientele and network? recognized by the Govt. of India for its R&D efforts. The most trusted names in the Automotive industry and auto component manufacturing industry rely on AMS for their product& Give us an update on your infrastructure. Any plans to augment solutions. AMS products are being used successfully for many manufacturing capacity? precision machining applications. AMS has also been increasingly The current plant of AMS has a capacity to produce about 1200 catering to the needs of Aerospace industry, Defence sector, Energy machines a year. To meet the growing demands of our customers we sector, Mould making industry, Medical and dental industry, and plan to expand our manufacturing facilities this year. The expansion Education sector. will be in terms of land, building & infrastructure and high precision We have provided machining solutions worldwide to countries machines for component manufacturing. The planned investment for including Japan, France, Germany, Turkey, China, Russia, the UK, the this expansion this year is Rs. 1.2 Billion. With the new manufacturing Middle East, Korea, and more. With Dealer partners in various parts facility, AMS will be able to produce over 2500 machines a year. of the globe AMS has been rapidly expanding its network worldwide. What are the new initiatives? Throw some light on R&D activities? AMS is currently focusing on implementing robust and lean The state of art R&D lab helps in constantly upgrading the processes to enhance the component manufacturing and machine technology. All projects related to new product and subsystem assembly productivity. There is also a strong emphasis on employee development, performance & reliability enhancement of machine is engagement initiatives such as 5S, Kaizens, and Small Group carried out by our highly qualified R&D team. This year the team has Activities. The organisation is expanding its network globally to meet developed some of the most technologically advanced machining its vision of being one of the largest producers of CNC machining solutions matching international standards. centers in the world.

60 IAI’s holistic approach for countering A S KiranKumar is new Cyber threat challenges ISRO Chairman

e has made immense contributions the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in to the design and development of 1975. HElectro-Optical Imaging Sensors for Mr Kiran Kumar began his career in ISRO Airborne, Low Earth Orbit and Geostationary by joining Space Applications Centre (SAC) Orbit satellites starting from Bhaskara TV in 1975. Later, he became its Associate payload to the latest Mars Colour Camera, Director and in March 2012 took over Thermal Infrared Imaging Spectrometer as the Director of SAC. At SAC, Mr Kiran and Methane Sensor for Mars instruments Kumar has been steering the design, of India’s Mars Orbiter , which has development & realisation of payloads and successfully completed one hundred days in application activities of earth observation, Mars Orbit recently. communication, navigation, space science Mr Kiran Kumar was instrumental in and planetary exploration. evolving the successful strategy for steering Mr Kiran Kumar is a recipient of many Mr A S Kiran Kumar, Distinguished the Mars Orbiter Spacecraft towards planet national and international laurels/awards Scientist (Apex) and Director, Space Mars as well as its Mars Orbit Insertion. He including the Padma Shri Award conferred Applications Centre, Ahmedabad, has also made significant contributions by the President of India in 2014, International assumed the office of the Secretary, for evolving the observation strategy Academy of Astronautics’ Laurels for Team , Chairman, encompassing land, ocean, atmospheric and Achievement Award for Cartosat in 2008 and Space Commission and Chairman, planetary studies. for Chandrayaan-1 in 2013, Indian Society of Indian Space Research Organisation Mr Alur Seelin Kiran Kumar is an alumnus of Remote Sensing (ISRS) Award for the year (ISRO). National College, the esteemed educational 1994, VASVIK award (Electronic sciences and Mr Kiran Kumar is a highly institution of Bangalore. He obtained his technology) for the year 1998,Astronautical accomplished space scientist and Physics (Honours) Degree from Bangalore Society of India Award (Space Sciences engineer with a distinguished career University in 1971 and later obtained his and Applications) for the year 2001, ISRO spanning over four decades in ISRO in Master’s degree in Electronics from the individual Service Award 2006, Bhaskara the satellite payload and applications same university in 1973, and thereafter his Award of ISRS in 2007 and ISRO Performance domains. M.Tech Degree in Physical Engineering from Excellence Award 2008.

professionals, into customer-grade products and solutions, (COTS) capabilities with novel statistical capabilities, as well as coupled with the appropriate Standard Operational Procedures cyber forensics, operations research and impact analysis models. n ever-growing reliance upon achieve their desired security breaches. allowing it to detect and mitigate (SOPs). IAI’s global network of maintenance and assistance IAI concluded year 2014 with cyber-solutions contracts totaling cyberspace places governments, These highly invested targeted threats sophisticated cyber attacks. ensures that all the proper training and support is provided to the dozens of millions of dollars. Two significant contracts were Amilitary and commercial or APT (Advanced Persistent Threats) In order to meet the ever growing customer. signed with strategic, defense, foreign customers. IAI has defined businesses exposed to cyber fraud and are built to exploit the organization cyber challenges, IAI has designed a IAI is investing a lot of effort into aiding customers with their cyber as a strategic domain and one of the company’s core areas sabotage. Emerging cyber threats, which vulnerabilities and stealthily prepare for holistic approach, incorporating cyber capability buildup in the areas of cyber intelligence, defense and of activity. IAI develops advanced cyber solutions for intelligence, are aimed against nation states, critical malicious execution of a “kill chain” at the intelligence, cyber forensics & cyber forensics. To that effect, IAI has developed a Cyber Range & Cyber protection, monitoring identification and accessibility. infrastructures, enterprises and private right moment. security capabilities into a single unified Forensics Lab, combining best of breed commercial off the shelf These sophisticated capabilities are made possible by citizens, create an inherent asymmetry It is now more and more evident, that framework. This approach allows an unique technologies developed between attackers and defenders. The an efficient Cyber methodology has effective and efficient utilization of by IAI’s research, development and attackers – cyber criminals, insurgents to be able to combine Early Warning resources, creates a comprehensive excellence centers. The company is and hacktivists – benefit from the ease capabilities with active defense tools. cyber intelligence and defense picture, offering to its customers numerous of concealing and disguising identities It is essential to detect and track the and provides cyberspace intervention as channels and dimensions for within cyberspace, widespread threats as early as possible – raising the needed. The framework is designed as handling the various, constantly availability of data encryption capabilities need for sophisticated Cyber Intelligence an open, modular, flexible & hierarchical evolving cyber threats. and the proliferation of cyber-attack capabilities as an essential part of a system: subsets and elements of the “The Cyber arena requires reliable, capabilities, whereas the defenders are nation’s Cyber Defense Concept. framework can be implemented as stand- strong and experienced solutions’ forced to detect advanced, low-signal Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has alone components and/or integrated provider in order to allow appropriate, threats which, even after being detected, accumulated more than six decades of with other, indigenous or 3rd party constant managing. We’ve harnessed are seldom able to track their origin, expertise in innovative technological systems. the best minds and technologies to and as such the defenders are unable to defense and Intelligence systems. IAI’s As part of its innovative approach, create a new approach, enabling our retaliate against the assailant. rich Legacy in Defense Situation rooms, IAI has established cyber centers of customers for optimal management Skilled hackers, terror organizations Signal Intelligence, Communication and excellence, researching complex of today’s and tomorrow’s cyber and states are currently developing Electronic Warfare (EW) enables it to challenges in cyberspace and developing challenges,” said Esti Peshin, director of sophisticated cyber attacks, master and confront Cyber challenges prototypes of advanced and innovative cyber programs at IAI. implementing different aggressor as a modern EW – applying advanced cyber solutions. These prototypes are techniques and methods, which together algorithms and tools to identify, and then productized by IAI’s experienced form well-orchestrated attacks in order to generate cyber situational awareness, scientists, engineers and security

62 63 India’s aerospace market has tremendous potential: AIAC

here are many opportunities for partnership and growth between T Canadian and Indian aerospace companies. India’s growing market, large work force, and proximity to other key markets in the Asia-Pacific region presents unique opportunities to Canadian companies, says Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC)President and CEO Mr Jim Quick, in this

Mr. Jim Quick interview to Aeromag Asia. President & CEO, AIAC

Could you give a brief overview of Canadian aerospace industry, What’s your take on Indian aerospace market? products and services? India’s aerospace market is a dynamic market with tremendous Canada’s aerospace industry is the fifth largest in the world. Home potential that will be one of the global growth leaders in the coming to over 700 aviation and space companies, Canada is a global years. Global forecasts of aerospace markets point to tremendous market leader in producing regional aircraft, avionics, business growth over the next twenty years, much of it centered in the Asia- jets, commercial helicopters, aircraft engines, flight simulation, Pacific region. As India’s aerospace industry continues to grow landing gear, space systems and Maintenance Repair and Overhaul. and expand, we believe that there are significant opportunities for In addition, leading aerospace companies from around the Canadian companies to partner with Indian organizations looking to world choose to perform their manufacturing and research and grow their aerospace capabilities. development activities in Canada. How do you think small and medium sized companies in India Could you talk about the presence of Canadian aerospace can contribute to Canadian firms? companies in India? The key to long-term success in the aerospace industry is securing Canada’s aerospace presence in India is growing. World-leading a position inside the supply chain. Supply chain development is a aerospace companies such as Bombardier Aerospace and CAE key priority for Canada’s aerospace industry, and opportunities for have several facilities in India. Other major Canadian companies collaboration in this area abound. We encourage small and medium with a presence in India include Pratt & Whitney Canada, Magellan sized companies to develop relationships with Canadian firms and Aerospace, Bell Canada, CMC Electronics, L3 Communications, MDA, identify areas of synergy and potential collaboration. By developing MDS Aero, Avocet, and BC Instruments. partnerships and consortia for the development of new products and services, small and medium sized companies from both Canada and Please share your thoughts on growth potential of India-Canada India can work together to spur competitive business development aerospace ties and new opportunities? that is attractive to larger customers and can help with securing There are many opportunities for partnership and growth between contracts and a place in the global supply chain. Canadian and Indian aerospace companies. India’s growing market, large work force, and proximity to other key markets in the Asia- What’s your take on Aero India 2015 and how it has grown over Pacific region presents unique opportunities to Canadian companies. the years? At the same time, Canada’s aerospace industry offers deep Aero India is one of Asia’s premier aerospace trade shows, and an experience and world-leading products and services in key areas for essential show for Canadian companies looking to do business in the growing Indian market, including regional and business aircraft, India. As India’s market continues to expand, we are confident that helicopters, small and medium turbo engines, MRO, simulation and opportunities for Canadian companies to offer their world-leading training, and technology research and development. products and expertise will only grow, and we will continue to Together, these create the potential for significant synergies take advantage of the opportunities for networking and business between our industries. development that Aero India offers.

64 65 India offers multiple attractions says Fokker Technologies

ndia has multiple attractions for Fokker Technologies. The I company intends to establish India as a significant part of its global supply chain, says Country Director, India, Ram Ramanujam, in this interview to Aeromag Asia.

Could you briefly talk about the company’s advanced • We supply the complete empennage for the Gulfstream components and systems and other services? business jets (G550 and G650), for the Dassault Business Jets Fokker Technologies designs, develops and manufactures (F5X, F7X and F8X) for the Cessna business Jets and for HondaJet. advanced aerostructures, electrical systems and landing gear and We are also a Tier 1 supplier of wing, empennage and fuselage supplies integrated services and products to aircraft owners and components to Boeing (Chinook, Apache, C-17), Airbus (A380 upper operators. The group achieved a turnover of € 762 million in 2013 fuselage, A350XWB outboard flaps), (F-35 Doors, with 4,688 employees. Flaperons and engine parts) and the NH90 helicopter program. The group’s capabilities and expertise are built on our 100-year • We have facilities in The Netherlands, and Mexico. heritage as an aircraft OEM. We are currently in the starting stages of setting up a supply chain We have four main business lines, namely; in India. We will be outsourcing parts manufacturing work to Indian suppliers. In order to accommodate this, and provide on-site a) Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (Fokker ELMO): support to these suppliers, we will start a supply chain office in India • We are one of the world leaders in the area of design and in the course of this year. manufacture of Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems whereby we have the unique capability (via proprietary design software) to c) Fokker Landing Gear seamlessly and automatically implement configuration changes • Production of landing gear components, including composite through the whole chain from design to manufacture and test. parts. • Since configuration changes in aircraft invariably have an • We produce the Landing Gear for the NH-90 helicopter as impact on wiring, this is a key competence since it allows us to well as the arresting gear for the F35 Joint Strike Fighter providing implement such changes much quicker than our competitors. components to major landing gear OEM’s such as Goodrich. Major customers are Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Bombardier, AgustaWestland, Lockheed Martin, Rolls-Royce and UTC. d) Fokker Services: • The design and configuration management competences • Fokker Services is the Type Certificate Holder for the Fokker are coupled with a Single Process - Multi Site concept enabling type aircraft and has also leveraged the associated support and production at locations anywhere in the world either for affordable technical capabilities to develop support programs for other aircraft cost reasons and/or industrial participation. Currently Fokker ELMO platforms including the Dash 8 Classics, ATR 42/72, B737 NG and has facilities in The Netherlands, China, USA, Canada, Turkey and A320 series. is now in the process of making the JV in India with SasMos HET • Fokker Services’ capabilities include comprehensive Technologies operational, to support the “Make in India” initiative. logistics support including their award-winning ABACUS component management program, technical support, aircraft b) Fokker Aerostructures heavy maintenance, aircraft completions and conversions, and • Our key competences are design and build of smart engineering, supply and installation of innovative retro-fit solutions lightweight aerostructures using state-of-the-art materials such for various platforms such as the panoramic window for the Boeing as GLARE (a unique metal/glassfibre composite developed in The BBJ, GNSS navigation systems for the Fokker 100 and B757/767 and Netherlands), carbon-fibre composites, and thermoplastics. Class 2 mountings for iPad-based EFB’s on a variety of aircraft. We

66 67 are one of the few service providers that company? electrical wiring interconnection systems in are capable of design, certification, supply We are focusing further on improving our Bangalore. We plan to grow this business and installation of modifications. value proposition to our OEM customers both for export but also for the Indian market. • Fokker Services has facilities in The by reducing risk, weight and overall cost. • On the Aerostructures side, we have CSIR- NAL: A leading Indian Netherlands, USA and . We can do that by innovation, technology started with the outsourcing of machined development, leveraging our current parts to Indian firms. Could you throw some light on recent broad knowledge and expertise base • Both these initiatives are intended aerospace R&D institution wins, including that with Boeing for within our company, as well as optimizing to establish India as a significant part of Head of State VIP designs? the use of, and grow our global footprint. our global supply chain as mentioned • Fokker Services is a VIP completion above. At the same time, it will give us the centre for both Boeing BBJ and Airbus Your thoughts on India as a market for positioning in India to allow us to be more A320 family aircraft. We have done a your products and services? involved in Indian programs, whether s is in its mandate, Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. (MAPL), Bangalore and had its maiden flight on number of such projects for high net-worth We aim to be a global company with local it be upgrades of existing platforms, or in 1983-84, CSIR- the 1st September 2011 in Australia. It is proposed to be certified individuals. The recent contract for a Head presence, the joint venture in India perfectly development of all-new platforms. The ANAL started a first under CASA, the Australian Certification Authority. CNM-5 is an of State aircraft was a natural progression fits our three continent strategy. proposed RTA (Regional Transport Aircraft) project to fabricate an all- ideal aircraft for air taxi, air ambulance, training, tourism and cargo for us in this market. • India has multiple attractions for us. is a specific area where our heritage and composite aircraft using applications. The level of education is good. It provides experience as a manufacturer of regional a kit bought from the What are the new trends you are seeing an additional affordable (and offset eligible) aircraft in the same market segment would Rutan Aircraft Company NAL’s contributions to major national strategic sector programmes in the business you are operating in? manufacturing base to slot into our global be invaluable to Indian industry. in USA. The project led by have enabled it to carve a niche for itself. Key technology successes • On the manufacturing side, we supply chain. The second as a possible source We can provide support not only in the the indefatigable Prof R B of NAL in the strategic sector include: carbon fibre composite see the focus of the OEM’s to further for new business from indigenous programs areas of design and manufacture but also Damania, gave CSIR-NAL airframe components using innovative cost-effective fabrication drive down cost and increase aircraft (either new programs or significant upgrade with the certification program and the teams very valuable insights technologies and Fly-by-wire Flight Control Laws for the Tejas performance by continuous upgrading of projects). The first area is the one we are setting-up of comprehensive product into building airworthy aircraft programme. The CSIR-NAL led National Control Law Team current designs instead of complete new looking at implementing in the short term, support capabilities. composite structures. The jointly with different groups of NAL played a crucial role in Tejas aircrafts, and where relevant, satisfy their in the hope that it will also position us to Shri. N. Shyam Chetty, aircraft, called the Light flight envelope expansion and up-gradation of control laws and offset obligations. This pressure is being get our foot in the door for participation in What products and capabilities you Director, NAL Canard Research Aircraft airdata algorithms for obtaining the aircraft Initial/Final Operation pushed down to the Tier 1’s, so we are also indigenous programs. are going showcase at Aero India 2015? (LCRA), was ready by the Clearance. The significant contributions of CSIR-NAL to the LCA looking to add value to our products and Could talk about your plans for the India • Our main focus at Aero India 2015 end of 1986 made its Air Force variant which got its Initial Operational Clearance have assist the OEM’s where possible, with their market? will be the launch of the JV between Fokker maiden flight on 26 February 1987. After the LCRA success, CSIR- been duly acknowledged by one and all. As a part of LCA series offset generation. Our move to India fits • We have already taken our first steps ELMO and SasMos HET Technologies for NAL seriously started the preparatory work to design and build production, new production standard tools were designed and into this approach. with the launch of the JV between Fokker production interconnections systems, small and medium sized general aviation aircraft. Today, NAL’s two fabricated in association with the production partner M/s TATA What are the new initiatives of the ELMO and SasMos for the manufacture of supporting the “Make in India” program. seat aircraft (15 built so far) named ‘HANSA’ a pioneering ab-initio Advanced Materials Ltd., to meet the stringent quality standards set all composite design, certified by DGCA in the year 2000 under for the series production. This contribution is a major step in taking JAR-VLA certification is catering to the needs of flying clubs in the LCA from limited series production phase to series production country. phase. The laboratory has also successfully developed the engine SARAS, the 14 seat (7 ton class) multirole transport aircraft to be bay door for the Tejas aircraft using Bismalemide (BMI) prepreg to certified under FAR 23 category is being designed and built by CSIR- withstand temperatures up to 200 deg C service temperatures, NAL had its maiden flight on May 29, 2004. It has been designed a first of its type in India. An achievement with far reaching for multiple roles like executive transport, light package carrier, implications is the development of aerospace grade carbon fibres, UTC Aerospace Systems receives FAA remote sensing, air ambulance etc. Indian Air Force is expected a technology which is high on the list of sanctions. Recently NAL has to be the launch customer for SARAS with HAL as the production signed a MoU with MIDHANI, Hyderabad to establish production partner. The five seat General Civil Aviation aircraft named CNM- facilities for carbon fibers based on NAL technology. Continuing the approval to ship product made in India 5 has the distinction of being the country’s first public-private support to aircraft development programmes the R&D divisions at partnership (PPP) for development of civil transport aircraft. It is NAL have significantly contributed towards the Advanced Medium being developed by CSIR-NAL in collaboration with M/s Mahindra Combat Aircraft programme of Aeronautical Development Agency

TC Aerospace Systems announced first aerospace companies to manufacture through Prime Minister’s ‘Make in India’ National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), a constituent of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research that the United States Federal aerospace products in India for direct initiative in the field of indigenization of (CSIR), India is the only civilian aerospace R&D laboratory in the country. Started on June 1, 1959 in Delhi, UAviation Administration (FAA) has shipment to the United States,” said Daphne aeronautical products in India. I congratulate it moved to Bangalore in 1960 and later on to its own two campuses (Kodihalli and Belur) in Bangalore. officially approved a product manufactured Falletti, president, UTC Aerospace Systems UTC Aerospace Systems for directly shipping CSIR-NAL is a high-technology institution focusing on various disciplines in aerospace and has a by UTC Aerospace Systems affiliate entity in Interiors business. “The FAA approval to US their first consignment of 4-person life mandate to develop aerospace technologies with strong science content, design and build small and Bengaluru, is verification of our world-class quality raft in the recent past through approvals medium size civil aircraft prototypes, and support all national aerospace programmes. It has many With this approval, the Bengaluru standards, and strengthens our continued accorded by DGCA, India and FAA, US.” advanced test facilities recognized as National Facilities. These are not only best in the country but are unit is among the first Indian entities to commitment to the progress of the UTC Aerospace Systems designs, also comparable to other similar facilities in the world. domestically produce and export an aerospace and aviation sector in India.” manufactures and services integrated NAL’s committed efforts over the last five decades have resulted in achieving expertise and core aviation product to aircraft manufacturers in “This announcement further supports systems and components for the aerospace competencies in most of the disciplines of aeronautics, the areas of core competence include; the United States. UTC Aerospace Systems is industry in India by focusing attention on and defense industries. UTC Aerospace computational fluid dynamics, experimental aerodynamics, flight mechanics and control, turbo a unit of United Technologies Corp. the benefits of manufacturing in-country, Systems supports a global customer base machinery and combustion, composites for airframes, avionics, aerospace materials, structural design, The approved product is a four-person and highlighting the success of the “Make in with significant worldwide manufacturing analysis and testing. It has always readily accepted challenges and delivered programme-critical life raft. The compact, lightweight raft India” initiative to a global audience,” added and customer service facilities. United products and technologies, and has become the preferred destination / partner for almost all the mission- enables passengers and crew in the aircraft Chris Rao, vice president, UTC Aerospace Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, mode aerospace programmes in the country. It would not be improper to say that LCA Tejas development to evacuate in case of an emergency landing Systems (India). Directorate General of Civil Connecticut, provides high technology would have been difficult without NAL’s contributions, and that every major aerospace programme of on water. Aviation chief M Sathiyavathy remarked, products and services to the building and DRDO and ISRO has significant contributions from CSIR-NAL. “UTC Aerospace Systems is among the “This is the beginning of self-reliance aerospace industries.

68 69 (ADA). It is important to mention that for the first time in the airframes. NAL has achieved considerable success in using smart country drop tests for dynamic simulation of missile release from materials for structural health monitoring and also as sensors and the were carried out in the NAL’s 1.5m low speed actuators. It has a proven ability in the area of design, testing and wind tunnel. The study also included the wind tunnel test on analysis of advanced engine components. scaled isolated store model to obtain the aerodynamic loads. For this breakthrough technology development and outstanding CSIR-NAL has developed indigenous autoclaves for aerospace contributions CSIR-NAL has been conferred with “Best applications. The autoclaves developed are highly reliable, Laboratory Award 2014”. In an another notable contribution to demonstrated by the fact that one of the autoclaves as large as 4m the strategic sector, CSIR-NAL has designed and developed an (dia) x 8m (L) has been functioning very effectively as work-horse indigenous system for Detection and Hit Visualization using at HAL, over the last decade. The autoclaves developed by CSIR- acoustic N-Wave Identification (DHVANI) for locating bullet hits NAL are now marketed in public-private partnership mode. While, on targets for the Indian Army. This automated and rugged M/s Unique Chemo Plant Equipment, Mumbai, is our partner for all system is not only economical but also meets/exceeds the mechanical systems & marketing, M/s DATASOL, Bangalore, is the specifications of comparable systems available internationally. partner for control & instrumentation systems. As part of the ‘societal from various ground vehicles. mission’ initiative to develop affordable lab scale autoclaves for The association educational institutions, CSIR-NAL lead PPP consortium successfully of CSIR-NAL with CSIR-NAL has made significant contributions in the area of new commissioned two lab scale autoclaves in the recent past. The first Department of technologies and systems. The high speed combustor design one was commissioned at IIT, Kanpur followed by the second at MIT, Space has always Over the years, CSIR-NAL has successfully addressed the avionics and related test facilities are developed for hypersonic vehicles. Manipal, Karnataka. NAL has also developed many technologies for been mutually challenge. DRISHTI, an airport runway visibility assessor system Radomes are an area of strength in NAL and its multi disciplinary societal applications. NAL’s pioneering efforts in parallel processing beneficial. Thedeveloped by NAL is a fast and accurate transmissometer. Currently team has established a niche technology covering mechanical, hardware and software development have given the country institution has the systems are installed at New Delhi, Kolkata and Lucknow electromagnetic, aerodynamic and structural design, testing and advanced metrological computational capabilities. NALSUN solar played a very vital airports. Under the MoU with Indian Metrological Department certification aspects. Radomes have been developed for ground selective coating for industrial and domestic solar water heaters, role in the acoustic soon other airports across the country would be equipped with based as well as air borne applications, this include the 12.9 meter wind turbines of 300kW and 500 kW capacity for wind energy qualification ofNAL’s indigenously developed DRISHTI. This is a fine example dia Doppler Weather Radar Radome for ISRO, and nose radomes harvesting, 500 W wind –solar hybrid system to power remote subsystems for of collaboration between two government agencies leading to for Jaguar and Saras aircrafts. As part of the technology transfer areas, coatings for cutting tools to enhance wear resistance and the indigenous indigenization of a technology which so far was the exclusive of aircraft radomes, the Jaguar aircraft conical nose radomes improved tool life are some of the significant achievements with cryogenic stage domain of few developed countries. incorporating CSIR-NAL technologies will be productionized at societal impact. used in the highly DRISHTI has received many prestigious awards including IETE HAL and integrated on to Jaguar fleet of IAF as part of Darin III up- CSIR-NAL is continuously striving towards new strategic successful launch Corporate Award, IESA’s most innovative product award and gradation project. Active Noise Control (ANC) system for fighter initiatives to meet the challenges of future. To name a few initiatives: of the GSLV-D5, system engineering award from National Instruments, US. CSIR- aircraft has been developed and the laboratory also developed a major programme initiative in association with HAL on national ISRO’s heavy lift NAL has contributed significantly to the development of state a host of surface modification technologies. The other key civil aircraft development for regional connectivity, and design & launch vehicle of art technologies which include an advance display system, technology successes are; nano-coatings, sunshield mirrors for development of sub 200 mm class Micro Air Vehicles to meet the and the LVM3 integrated modular avionics, application of formal methods for satellites, and design and development of 55HP Wankel engine needs of strategic and civilian sector. Further, NAL is expected to during the last year. civil aircraft software certification and designed onboard miniature with VRDE for DRDO-ADE’s Nishant UAV. In the area of materials play a significant role in the proposed development of Advanced Further complete subsystems for micro air vehicles. One of the key technologies in development the development of Nickel-Titanium Shape Memory Medium Combat Aircraft by ADA and the Fifth Generation Fighter aerodynamic re- this area is the design and development of Integrated Global bus Alloy in association with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Bangalore Aircraft and Medium Transport Aircraft programmes of HAL. In characterization of the GSLV D5 and LVM3 vehicles based on high Avionics Processing System (IGAPS) with features such as Avionics and Mishra Dhatu Nigam, Hyderabad has led to the development conclusion, it may be said that CSIR-NAL aims to reach greater fidelity fully simulated wind tunnel models has been carried out at Full Duplex Ethernet, ARINC 653 compliant processing and wide of a technology for the commercial production of the material in heights in futuristic aerospace technologies by continuing to NTAF of NAL. These tests have given important and crucial inputs bandwidth links for communication. rod and wire forms. develop niche aerospace technologies and by active participation and CSIR-NAL is very proud to be associated with the successes of CSIR-NAL is known for its expertise and capabilities in many in future major national programmes. ISRO’s GSLV –D5, LVM3 and Mars Orbiter Mission programmes. CSIR-NAL is playing a lead role jointly with many academic disciplines of aeronautics. It has a very strong base in advanced institutions in the National Programme on computational and experimental fluid dynamics which has Micro Air Vehicles (NP-MICAV) of DRDO/ substantially contributed to speeding up the design of complex DST. Black Kite, Golden Hawk and Pushpak flight vehicles. At CSIR-NAL several advanced flow diagnostic MAVs with a 300mm span, 300gms weight techniques such as BoS, and endurance of 30 minutes have been PIV, PSP etc., have been developed. The Slybird mini UAV of 1.6 successfully developed m span, 1.3 m length, 2.5 kg weight and and deployed. Our Pushpak 450 micro UAV were successfully laboratory is recognized demonstrated to CRPF and NSG at as India’s premier Manesar. Towards the development organization for carrying of technology solutions for MAVs, the out failure analysis and institution has designed and developed accident investigations state of the art autopilot hardware (total of aircraft. CSIR-NAL’s weight of 9.3 gms) using Programmable structural technological System on Chip (PSoC) based controller, capabilities cover dynamic 10 Degree of Freedom (10DoF) sensor analysis of structures suite, pressure altimeter sensor, microSD including aeroelastic real-time recording device, with interfaces testing and analysis. to servo actuators, GPS receiver, and other The full-scale fatigue sensors/devices. The autopilot hardware test facility provides has been integrated and test flown inputs that can lead to successfully in platforms like Slybird, Sky a substantial increase in Surfer, and a powered Hang Glider apart the operational life of

70 71 It is part of Airbus Group Innovations network of research facilities, India has a mature space programme and space is also an scientists and engineers. It carries out research in areas such as cloud important part of your business mix. Are you pursuing any joint computing, aero-thermal analysis and signal processing. programme with India in this sector? An ongoing research project in the field of ‘Cognitive Radars’ In fact, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), its commercial being conducted in partnership with the Airbus Defence and Space arm, Antrix and Airbus Group have been working as a team for engineering centre in Bengaluru has led to filing of a patent and quite some time now. We have jointly designed and built two publications in leading international scientific journals. In 2013, communication satellites - Eutelsat W2M in 2008 and HYLAS 1 in Airbus Group Innovations India established a research chair entitled 2010 - for European customers. In addition, ISRO has successfully ‘Mathematics of Complex Systems’ in partnership with the Tata launched our earth observation satellites - SPOT 6 in 2012 and SPOT Institute of Fundamental Research. Moreover, it has successfully 7 last year. concluded research projects with various Indian Institutes of Furthermore, our products have been present on many important Technology (IITs) in areas related to computing, simulation, missions of ISRO including the Mars Orbiter Mission and Indian navigation, and homeland security. Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). Our cooperation with India in the field of space has allowed both sides to reap substantial What will you be showcasing at Aero India 2015? benefits and our objective is to replicate this model in defence. On display at our pavilion - OD8 - in front of Hall C, will be scale Aiming to replicate space models of the world’s most spacious passenger aircraft A380 and How do you plan to proceed with the Reconnaissance & the fuel efficient A320neo. Then, we will still be promoting the A330 Surveillance (RSH) tender for which a fresh RFI was issued last MRTT air-to-air refueller because, even though we have already been year? selected by India, I think both sides now really need to finalize this cooperation model in defence: First of all, it is good to recall that we have been very active in the contract. Also on exhibition will be models of the C295 and two RSH project for over 10 years, deploying in the different stages of ‘Made-in-India’ products – High Accuracy Air Pressure Measurement the tender sizeable resources and efforts. The AS550 Fennec was System and Structurally Integrated Antenna. shortlisted each time as one of the preferred operational choices Airbus Group for the Armed Forces thanks to its unparalleled performance and On the helicopters’ side, a model of the EC725 will be on exhibition. versatility. The EC725, fitted with the relevant weaponry and sensor suites, can It demonstrated in all climates and environments in India as perfectly meet the Indian Navy’s 120+ Naval Multirole Helicopter being fully compliant with the technical requirements. The new RFI (NMRH) programme requirements and the Indian Army’s 150+ released in late August 2014 is now addressed to the Indian industry Tactical Transport Helicopters’ fleet expansion plan. In addition, there under the scheme “Buy & Make” (Indian). We have made contacts will be models of the AS550 C3e Fennec and the AS565 MBe Panther. ur cooperation with India in the field with the industry in the past months to study various scenarios but The Fennec is foreseen for the Indian Army’s and Air Force’s we cannot go into the details right now. Reconnaissance & Surveillance Helicopter (RSH) campaign whereas of space has allowed both sides to reap the AS565 MBe Panther fits the requirements of India’s Naval Utility substantial benefits and our objective is to Do you have any R&D facilities in India? Helicopter (NUH) programme. A model of the civil, single-engine O We have a dedicated research and technology facility in Bengaluru. EC130 T2 is also going to be showcased. replicate this model in defence, says Yves Guillaume, President India, Airbus Group, in this interview to Aeromag Asia.

How do you plan to participate in the Make in India initiative of You have supplied some numbers of TETRA radios to Indian the government? states. Could you talk about this communication system? As you are aware, we are proposing to build the C295 medium We have supplied TETRA based mission-critical communication military transport aircraft with Tata to replace the Avro. It is a superb network to the Indian Parliament, Andhra Pradesh Police and Make in India project and that’s why we hope that the government more recently the Jaipur Metro. In addition, we have provided a will move ahead with it. Majority of the aircraft will be manufactured few thousand TETRA handsets to Delhi Metro, some airports in the and assembled by Tata in India with significant benefits for the local country as well as specially designed handsets to the petrochemical supply chain. Even beyond that, and this is before the Make in India industry. programme was announced, we had formed a JV with Larsen & As India increases the security of its cities, TETRA based Toubro for manufacturing radar, avionics, electronic warfare and communication systems can play a big role. TETRA is suited for mobile systems for military applications. Not to mention our over large area, integrated, mission critical communication needs. It is 50 year old collaboration with HAL wherein it has built more than a scalable technology allowing police, security organizations and 600 helicopters with highly cooperative sharing of technology and the emergency response teams to share a fail-safe and seamless know-how from Airbus Helicopters. communication system. This capability is critical for security The strength of our commitment lies in the fact that we have preparedness. Gujarat has taken the lead in projecting a requirement a history of teaming up with industrial players not only in India for such a state-wide integrated system. More states are expected to but across the world. As an example, in Australia, where Airbus follow this model in the future. Helicopters won the contract for 22 attack helicopters, 18 of them were assembled locally by an Australian company, Airbus Group Recently you signed a 13 mn Euro contract with the Indian MoD Australia Pacific (AGAP), that acquired enough technologies and for setting up a periscope maintenance facility. Can you tell us program management expertise to further assemble transport more about the contract? helicopters and upgrade military aircraft, including production of 43 The contract is for the delivery of a periscope maintenance facility out of the 47 NH90 acquired in another major order. AGAP is now in Delhi. This dedicated facility will be for the maintenance and repair one of the leading national aerospace and defence companies with of all of India’s submarine fleet periscopes and will be implemented about 1300 employees. in partnership with Tata Consultancy Services and H&H Precision Pvt Ltd. It is due to be completed in September 2016.

72 73 P-8I tailcones and P-8I identification friend-or-foe We see tremendous transponders. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has delivered the potential in India: Boeing Indian-designed Data Link II communications system for the P-8I, the identification oeing sees tremendous potential in the Indian friend-or-foe interrogator battle management system defense sector where it has already started Boeing has and F/A-18 flight deck cockpit panels. Boeing has been partnering been working with suppliers in India for over two decades in with Indian industrial suppliers on lean manufacturing techniques, to play a role in the modernization effort manufacturing, IT and engineering services. Today, there are on program management and supplier management best- B more than 18 suppliers providing parts and assemblies covering practices, and specialized trainings as part of its drive to bring the of the Indian armed forces. It sees opportunities for P-8I commodities such as aero structures, wire harness, composites, best of Boeing to India. forgings, avionics mission systems, and ground support equipment. Boeing is also collaborating with Indian companies and institutions long range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine Since 2008, Boeing’s engagement with suppliers has increased to build a skilled aerospace talent pipeline in India. As a recent effort substantially for defense aircraft such as the P-8, F/A-18, F-15, and CH- to address the critical and growing need for vocational training warfare aircraft, AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, CH-47F 47 Chinook. Some of the work our Indian partners are delivering for and skills development in the Indian aerospace sector, Boeing Boeing is indicative of the complex manufacturing capabilities that has partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, weapons such as Harpoon Indian companies are capable of developing for the global market. India (NSDC) and the Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF). We will continue to invest in partnerships for the long term in India. Boeing-funded curriculums and initiatives have already been missiles, unmanned systems, services and support, and launched along with relevant aerospace partners such as Rossell Could you talk about your industrial engagements in India? Techsys. network-centric operations systems, says Dennis Swanson, ‘Make in India’ has tremendous potential for the aerospace and defense sector in india, providing opportunities for Indian What’s your take on India’s defence procurement procedures Vice President, Boeing Defense, Space & Security in India, companies to become a part of the global supply chain, and proving and offset policies? to be a catalyst to take the sector to another level. While the procurement process in India has been very transparent in this interview to Aeromag Asia. Boeing has been working with Indian suppliers for over a and structured, one of the challenges is the time it takes from decade to help meet the Indian Government’s objectives to build requirement identification stage to contract signature. It is a indigenous aerospace and defence capabilities and position Indian challenge for companies to hold pricing and guarantee delivery What’s the latest on acquisition of Apache attack helicopters P-8I maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft – industry for growth in the domestic and global markets. positions when procurement cycles take four to five years. and Chinook heavy lift helicopters by India? enabling the fleet to be mission ready for military, surveillance and Boeing is collaborating with companies such as the Tata Group, On the policy related to offsets, while we welcome the changes Boeing is working closely with the Indian government and hopes humanitarian relief missions. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), Dynamatic Technologies, Bharat made in the defense procurement procedure (DPP), there are to have signed contracts soon. The Indian Air Force’s C-17 aircraft and the Indian Navy’s P-8I certain areas that could be improved. These include the short Period The Apache is the most capable multi-role combat helicopter, aircraft have demonstrated an excellent record in supporting the of Perfomance which impacts the ability of companies to identify combining performance and lethality with more affordable and missions they have been deployed for. technologically advanced work; having additional flexibility to efficient maintenance. It will provide the Indian Air Force with leverage the full extent of participation from tier I companies in the enhanced dominant force projection capabilities and will address What are the other opportunities you are pursuing in India? policy; and making the policy retroactive. the full spectrum of conflict to peacekeeping and nation building. India is one of the most important markets for Boeing Share your thoughts on Aero India 2015 and your presence in India has been offered the AH-64E, the newest member of the internationally. Boeing’s defense trade with India constitutes two- this mega event? combat-proven Apache family. thirds of overall defense trade by US companies in India with the sale At Aero India 2015, Boeing’s broad line-up of commercial and The tandem rotor H-47 Chinook is the most capable, advanced of C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlifters to the Indian Air Force, P-8I defense products and services that are uniquely designed to heavy lift helicopter in the world, providing maximum value at long range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare meet India’s requirements will be on display. Boeing’s exhibit the lowest risk. The H-47 Chinook offers India heavy-lift and high- aircraft, Harpoon missiles to the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy as at the show will feature large-scale models, interactive displays, altitude transportation for a multitude of military, humanitarian, well as sourcing partnerships with Indian firms. and demos. The models include mobility and surveillance rescue, disaster relief, fire-fighting and nation-building missions in We see tremendous potential in the Indian defense sector where platforms such as the P-8I maritime surveillance and anti- all climates and conditions and altitudes. Boeing has already started to play a role in the modernization effort submarine warfare aircraft and the C-17 strategic airlifter; attack The aircraft is ideally suited for India’s vast distances, austere of the Indian armed forces. We see opportunities for P-8I long range and multi-mission heavy-lift transport helicopters such as the environments and high altitudes. maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft, AH-64 Apache, CH-47 Chinook and V-22 Osprey; unmanned AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift systems and weapons. What is the status of the C-17 and P-8I deliveries? helicopters, weapons such as Harpoon missiles, unmanned systems, Electronics Ltd (BEL), Rossell Techsys and others in India. These Boeing’s services and support capabilities will be demonstrated The Indian Air Force has 10 C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlifters in services and support, and network-centric operations systems. industrial partners and suppliers are already delivering world- during the show through presentations and discussions on lifecycle its fleet which Boeing delivered on schedule in 2013 and 2014. With As the modernization effort of India’s armed forces progresses class quality, as they become an important part of the company’s support tools, training, program-based logistics, planning and the 10 deliveries, Boeing has met its commitment of completing the with the acquisition of new platforms and upgradation of existing worldwide supply-chain for some of the most advanced aircraft forecast, and spares management. Opportunities in services and contract signed in June 2011, making India the largest international ones, a major focus is on ensuring operational readiness through a in the world. For example, Dynamatic Technologies and Tata support are significant growth areas for India which will help our operator of the C-17. product’s lifecycle by means of affordable and sustainable support Advanced Materials Limited (TAML) are delivering power and customers achieve maximum operational readiness of the products Boeing has also delivered six P-8I maritime surveillance and anti- and services. mission equipment cabinets for P-8I aircraft, and TAML is also we are selling now and into the future. Our commitment to growing submarine aircraft to the Indian Navy in 2013 and 2014, with two With the deliveries of 10 C-17 Globemaster III airlifters to the Indian on contract to provide P-8I auxiliary power unit door fairings. the Indian defence and aerospace sector with key partnerships and aircraft scheduled to be delivered this year. Air Force and six P-8I aircraft to the Indian Navy, Boeing is ramping Dynamatic Technologies is on contract to manufacture the aft pylon working closely with customers on their modernization effort will It is very important to us that that our customers receive their up its defense services and support business in India. This is a and cargo ramp assemblies for Boeing’s CH-47F Chinook. Maini and be the dominant themes underlying our presence at the show. military aircraft on schedule and deploy them successfully on significant growth area for Boeing’s defense business in India. TAL Manufacturing Solutions are on contract to provide C-17 ground Aero India offers us the opportunity to talk to existing and missions. Our commitment to supporting and servicing the fleet support equipment. potential partners in the aerospace eco-system about what we can of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Navy has resulted in high What about new in-country partnerships, and in-country Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) has manufactured the F/A-18 do together to develop the Indian aerospace sector by bringing the mission capable rates for the C-17 Globemaster III airlifter and partners and suppliers? gun bay doors, F/A-18 wire harnesses, P-8I weapons bay doors, best of India to Boeing and the best of Boeing to India.

74 75 Success depends on efficient implementation

By Dr A R Upadhya, Immediate Past Director of CSIR-NAL and Dr Raja Ramanna DRDO Distinguished Fellow

he ‘Make in India’ National Programme is a well formulated programme with all the Tright ingredients; investment, innovation, skill development, IP protection and manufacturing infrastructure (though one tends to confuse it as only promoting manufacturing in India).

PSUs doing the final integration, testing and It is addressing 25 important sectors modernisation, enhanced production, certification. MSMEs must get full support including aviation, defence manufacturing research and technology etc. apart from for growth from Govt as well as major Pvt and space; new processes have been put in healthy competition, making a positive sector companies as Tier II/Tier III/lower level place to improve efficiency and speed, new impact on the industry. manufacturing infrastructure and capacity suppliers. Academic institutions /training The opportunities are many, considering for Innovation (smart cities, industrial schools must orient their curricula to suit the the depth and breadth of the sectors clusters, industrial corridors, IT enablement, needs of the industry. included and the reach of the new policy skill development and focus on youth) The example of China is in front of us as it framework, extent of new initiatives etc. The are proposed for high growth, route to has succeeded in following the above route. challenges, however, are enormous. First of global participation opened to high value all, the slow progress, if not the failure, in industrial sectors like defence, railways, India in the past has not been because of construction etc. and 100% FDI in some lack of pro-active policies, but because of sectors, and much needed attitudinal shift the failures in implementation. as investor friendly. The Govt appears to be SENER very keen, forward looking and supportive So, the success of ‘Make in India’ if one goes by the happenings since it came programme too will depend a lot on how to showcase to power. well and efficiently its implementation is planned and executed, and how committed are the people responsible for capabilities at Opening up for pvt sector implementation. participation Clarity needed Aero India India’s domestic aerospace and defence Absolute clarity is required in the enabling industry is so far entirely controlled by rules, guidelines and regulations (i) to help SENER will be presenting at Aero the Government sector. Current defence improve speed of implementation, and India 2015 projects in Defence, such as requirements are met largely by imports. equally important (ii) those responsible electromechanical control and actuation Where indigenous products are accepted for implementation need not fear systems, especially in the missile domain; by the defence services, some of the PSEs negative repercussions due to suggestion guidance, navigation and control (GNC) are unable to meet the production rate of breaking/bypassing rules/personal systems; and electro optical sensor demanded. motives etc., by vested interests. The main developments (Multispectral). bottleneck is lack of sufficient infrastructure The “Make in India’ policy proposes to open The company also has the capability and facilities at all levels (both direct and the sector for private sector participation, for complex systems integration, from enabling), skill levels and human resources, facilitating foreign OEM participation as basic specification to design, testing and and success will depend on how quickly strategic partners, bolstering opportunities production. to avail the huge defence offset obligations these are built up to the required levels. And, in Space, SENER will present etc., appropriate growth drivers have been Manufacturing of foreign goods/products engineering and manufacturing services put in place(preference to ‘Buy (Indian)’ [Buy and Make(Indian)]in the country in actuation systems, optical sensors and ‘Buy and Make (Indian)’, dual use items initially may help speed up the process, but and components, including integral deregulated, major components of defence soon indigenous design, development and products list excluded from industrial manufacture (supported by indigenous R&T concept of space telescopes and scientific licensing, promotion of R&D in the industry and D&D) should get prominence. instrumentation: from optical design, inclusive of the focal plane, with Govt support , up to 49% FDI in Govt. PSUs may form joint ventures with to integration and verification tasks.; and route, above 49% in special cases of modern Private sector companies, bringing in the guidance, navigation and control systems technology etc.). This is definitely expected strengths of both, such as private sector to bring in large private sector participation doing the sub-components/ components/ (Attitude Orbit Control Systems). along with foreign OEMs, leading to sub- assemblies /sub-level testing etc and

76 77 Immediate reforms needed in India’s procurement policy

By Dr. C G Krishnadas Nair, Honorary President, SIATI and former Chairman, HAL

would like to participate in the ‘Make in India’ program. Broadly speaking ‘Make in India’ comes under two categories:

1. Category ‘A’: Design, develop and manufacture in India based on our R&D or collaboration with international partners. 2. Category ‘B’: Consists of ‘Make in India’ of a product already developed outside in collaboration with the OEM using the in- ake in India’ campaign is aimed struments such as TOT and JV. at manufacturing in India to To make Category ‘A’ succeed, immedi- Mmeet our requirements instead ate reforms are required in our procure- of importing. Taking advantage of the ment policy. Products already developed highly skilled and relatively lower labour indigenously and certified for existing With respect to Category ‘B’, where an cost and infrastructure cost, India can also aerospace and defense projects must be aircraft engine, equipment and alike is to increasingly play a significant role in ex- purchased from the Indian vendors with- be manufactured in the country (instead port through ‘Make in India’ program in out resorting to global tender. The pres- of import) through Joint venture, ToT etc., collaboration with overseas partners. ent practice of resorting to global tender there must be a mandatory requirement even when items are already developed for a minimum value addition in India With respect to aerospace and defense, indigenously and type certified / ap- (30-50%) in respect of aerospace and it is aimed at enhancing indigenous proved is a major disappointment for the defense equipments and this percentage production of aircraft and equipments Indian companies. should be progressively increased. through R&D in India as well as in collabo- This will ensure substantial portion of ration with overseas companies. Apart This is happening even when such prod- the equipment to be manufactured in from the Defense public sector industries, ucts are developed in collaboration with India, reducing the cost and creating India’s private sector industries, particu- DRDO and considerable investment in in- employment. If such a stipulation is larly SMEs, have established excellent fa- frastructure, finance and manpower have not there, it is quite possible that while cilities for manufacturing of aerospace been incurred by the private sector. Any ‘Make in India’ is satisfied in theory the and defense equipments. They have also private industry particularly small and percentage of manufacturing in India emerged as excellent R&D and Innovation medium scale industries who have par- could be small as 5-10% and other partners with DRDO and DPSUs. ticipated in the development stage with companies may import all components, DPSU or DRDO are not sure of getting sub-systems and systems and just resort ‘Make in India’ policy while targeting firm and continued orders. to only assembly in India. reduction of import provides ample op- portunities for overseas industries to in- Another important requirement It is desirable to have an additional vest in India as partners in Indian PSUs among many other is long term plan mandatory requirement that a substantial and private sector industries including and dissemination of the same for the percentage (30%) of the product and SMEs and develop/manufacture prod- benefit of the Indian industries. The service (MRO) are mandatorily outsourced ucts not only for growing Indian market industry must be made aware of the to Indian SMEs by the Indian prime but also for export. India has an abun- long term requirement with detailed contractor whether it is a large private dant supply of Engineers / Scientists and specifications along with quantities sector industry or a PSU. Technicians and a number of high quality required and the time schedule for academic and training institutions for skill development, procurement, financial and Also the prime contractor should development. technical support for development and focus on system integration and help to certification along with firm commitment develop the supply chain eco-system India has also proven competence in to procure the items developed on a long of components, equipment and sub- Information Technology and an abundant term basis. systems through collaboration between supply of Software Engineers. All these the Tier-I, Tier-II suppliers of the overseas could be gainfully employed by partners This will motivate the Indian industries. and their equivalent SMEs in India. from overseas industries and NRIs who

78 79 “A missionary zeal is vital” Nasmyth to show case its capabilities at

By P Soundara Rajan, Retired Director (Corporate Planning & Marketing) and Aero India 2015 Managing Director (Helicopter Complex), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited 300%. can also offer solutions within the electrical asmyth Group, a Nasmyth India provides management connector and the medical equipment country of this size, diversity with the associated need to be closely of the Group’s Indian Supply Chain, sectors. challenges thereof, cannot rely entirely on Service Sector looked at. leading supplier of which includes all aspects from sourcing, Chairman and CEO of Nasmyth Group, Aalone for its growth, development and progress. This is Any global player precision engineering, quotation, engineering, management and Peter Smith, commented: “Aero India offers relevant particularly when the contribution of agriculture sector to who would like to N inspection through to ultimate shipping to an excellent opportunity for us to promote products and services the GDP has been steadily declining. Manufacturing sector, which utilize this opportunity customers across global markets. and build on our existing position in the has been stagnating in its contribution to GDP (hovering around 15% will examine the worldwide, will be exhibiting at Together with its Indian partner country. for more than 3 decades), has to play an active and enhanced role. following: Aero India 2015 . companies, Nasmyth India offers a Nasmyth India is already providing supply Engineers like me who have spent their lifetime in manufacturing, zz Why comprehensive precision manufacturing chain solutions for precision parts and very often felt that despite the Government and its bureaucracy, I am looking at Aero India is an important event for the and engineering service for turned and complex assemblies for an international the manufacturing sector has done well to hold its contribution this opportunity? Group which already has an established prismatic components from single products customer base and places us in strong to its GDP. If we have to consistently aim at focused acceleration of {Obligatory/Strategic/ presence in the country through its through to medium and large batch orders. position to respond to the requirements of manufacturing activities, then we require an active Government role Commercial? Bangalore-based liaison office, Nasmyth Through its indigenous supply chain, OEMs, primes and major players seeking Nasmyth India can address not only the to extend their global sourcing into the in facilitation. zz If it is India, which is a substantial business, requirements of the aerospace industry, but emerging economies”. As the “Make in India” campaign is designed to facilitate investment, obligatory, am growing at a year-on-year rate of some foster innovation, enhance skills, protect Intellectual Property & I looking at a build world class manufacturing infrastructure in the country, the “Transactional level” manufacturing fraternity should welcome this with open arms. relationship? Airbus plans major presence at Aero India 2015 zz If I am looking at this opportunity from Strategic Impact on domestic aerospace and defence perspective, what is the market in the country of opportunity & what are my chances vis-à-vis my competitors rom commercial and military aircraft to the Indian Government’s ‘Make in India’ new ones to make the most of it. industry zz If it is from the Commercial perspective, who is meeting my to helicopters and radars, Airbus campaign. Aero India offers the perfect setting to We must understand that until recently, most Aerospace OEM requirements currently? What are the costs/issues/challenges if I shift FGroup will present a wide range of “We have been used to partnerships in discuss our plans to make in India with value chain activities were conducted in the domestic market to India using “Make in India” opportunity? cutting-edge products and technologies India as is shown by our long standing various stakeholders. We look forward to and generally co-located at headquarters. Last decade saw the zz What is the eco system prevalent in the country of at the 10th edition of Aero India from 18 - collaborations with several Indian public our participation in the show,” said Yves emergence of globally dispersed aerospace value chains particularly opportunity? 22 February 2015 at the Air Force Station and private companies as well as R&D Guillaume, President – India, Airbus Group. in the Civil Aviation sector. Most investments were joint ventures with Experience brings out that the foreign OEM/ Yelahanka, Bengaluru. organizations and academic institutions. On display at the Group’s pavilion (no OD8) MRO and Manufacturing being popular. Mexico & China have been Organization face the following challenges while The focus of Airbus Group’s participation We are enthusiastic about the ‘Make in in front of Hall C, will be scale models of the the popular destinations for manufacturing. Since 2005, Engineering moving out the source of manufacturing to another in the show would be to highlight its India’ campaign and are ready to leverage world’s most spacious passenger aircraft – & R&D Investments in India has also been on the rise. country: strong footprint in India and commitment our existing local partnerships and invest in A380 and the fuel efficient A320neo. In my view, the eco system for A&D Manufacturing Industry in zz What are the strategic considerations? Is it a product for India {dominated by the Indian Defence Public Sector Undertakings Defence/Dual applications or for civil end use? Who has funded its shop floors/factories/industries. meaningful investment. (DPSUs)} is in its nascent stage. The maturity level of the eco system development and what are the restrictions for transfer? If we can find answers to these challenges, “Make in India” in A&D zz We may have the largest talent pool of engineers who can can at best be described as “transactional” with some sporadic zz The product is invariably a few/several years old. While Sector will be huge success. write million codes for any applications; yet for critical electronics attempts to get in to “Strategic” level while the “Symbiotic” level is transferring the source of manufacture, very often there will be hardware we still import processors and sensitive components which still a dream/vision. While one can keep arguing about the reasons telescopic transfer of legacy data/information/technology etc As the sector is capital intensive, any new entrant cannot survive are not available here. for the status, the need is to consciously move towards higher level leading to changes, delays, and associated costs. if only domestic demands are considered for business. Taxation zz Our industry is yet to demarcate technology development of maturity. zz Setting up exclusive project management teams at home regimes also have to be investor friendly. Access to foreign markets and product development. In our system, invariably the former is From a broader perspective, this movement towards higher level and abroad is essential for smooth transfer and this is a costly process particularly in defence is a matter of international collaboration. derived out of the efforts for the later which itself is a derivative of of maturity can be achieved either through a “top down approach” for legacy products. “Make in India” campaign should be backed up by a string of policy what the customer dictates. This cycle has therefore inherent time - Form a Vision for the country, set up a national policy making zz Retuning/fine tuning the business process to the culture of initiatives in critical areas such as Technologies, Talent & Taxation. over run and risk written all over with associated customer aversion apparatus and drive it down through action plans and institutions the new country. Therefore a pragmatic view needs to be taken and what we require is to indigenous products. Our efforts for engine development are a or through the “bottom up approach” - Facilitate to bring in more zz Potential loss of employment in the home country and effective implementation of such policies. classic example in this regard. Our industry-academia interface which players in the industry, allow the market and industry to evolve, associated issues. How indigenous production in defence and aerospace sector can is still in its “transactional” level of relationship is also due to this mix facilitate greater engagement and alignment among players and be boosted? up. based on the status, intervene to ensure alignment to the national In India, particularly in aircraft industry, we freely and often mix zz As compared to the world leaders in Aerospace goals. While the country adopted the top down approach in respect Closer examination of our ecosystem brings out up several words such as self reliance, indigenization, indigenous technologies, as a country we still depend on test facilities available of “Space Research”, in my view, the “Make in India” campaign two major challenges : content, import substitution, indigenous production etc. While we abroad for validating some of our designs. Nothing wrong in it as initiated by the Government adopts the second approach for the may apply any of these terms in different perspective, we must bear long as we are able to pay more and wait for our turn in the queue!! A&D Industry. zz The source for raw materials (be it metals or non metals) is in mind that the following ground realities/challenges need to be The road for indigenous production is full of challenges. It is not for outside India and logistics play a vital role in deciding the cost. addressed if we have aim for boosting indigenous production: the “quick buck entrepreneur”. A missionary zeal is vital. Nevertheless Opportunities and challenges zz The maturity level of the various production processes zz Almost the entire range of raw materials is imported from the country has made significant strides in product development in Plenty has been talked about & written about demand, market and (supply chain, quality, tooling, training, documentation etc) need to abroad. This situation is unlikely to change in the coming years. We the Aircraft Industry. opportunities that Indian Defence Manufacturing offers. While one be moved up several notches. may be the one of largest exporter of minerals & metals. Yet we What we require is a comprehensive mechanism which will address may tend to agree with these market projections and opportunities, There is always a debatable point that our value systems focus on don’t have aircraft quality aluminum and steel supplier who can these challenges. The question is who will bell the cat? Is it the here are some hard core issues/ground realities in A&D Sector that more flexibility than processes and its effect is seen very often in provide such materials. Volumes play a vital role in this sector for any Government or the Industry?

80 81 IAI will present an impressive array of technologies at Aero India

srael Aerospace Industries (IAI) will and Bird-Eye. IAI’s Heron family of UAS display a variety of cutting-edge will be displayed, as well as the M-19 Idefense solutions at Aero India 2015 HD multi-sensor payload, the HAROP (Hall A, Booth #A11). loitering munitions system. IAI, Israel’s largest aerospace company, “IAI offers a line of systems and sub- places an important emphasis on fully- systems characterized by breakthrough operational solutions for multi-purpose technologies”, said Joseph Weiss, IAI’s use in the air, on land, at sea, in space president and CEO. “As a global leader and in the cyber arena. The company in cutting-edge systems such as mission will present special mission aircraft, aircraft, UAS, air defense systems, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), a space technologies and cyber security, variety of sensors and radar systems, air we combine multiple disciplines and defense systems, satellites and advanced expertise in many technological areas cyber solutions, missiles, command and into total solutions. control solutions and electro-optical IAI is acting to expand collaboration payloads for intelligence, surveillance with both government-owned and and reconnaissance missions. private companies in India. This mode Models of IAI’s TECSAR and OPSAT of work is contributing significantly to satellites will be presented, along with the strong relationship between both Joseph Weiss models of IAI’s mini-UAS such as Panther sides.” IAI’s President and CEO

Skanda earmarks USD 100 million investment n the coming few years, Skanda Aerospace wants to further Ibuild up its design capabilities to partner with both domestic as well as international aerospace companies in designing sub-systems for its customers, says the company’s Founder, Kartheek Raju, in this interview to Aeromag Asia.

Could you talk about your company? size of Indian aerospace companies giving them the ability to enjoy Skanda was set up in 2010 with the vision of eventually becoming the benefits of economies of scale. Indian companies would also one of India’s premier aerospace companies. The company since then learn to make capable of production large number of components. has merged with an aerospace electronics company and mechanical The government should play a delicate role of balancing “Make in components manufacturer. Today the combined entity leverages India” from offsets as well as from domestic programs. Too much skills from each of the divisions to produce electromechanical and focus on offsets would stymie our ability to design products in India mechanical assemblies for the domestic as well as international and a heavy focus on just domestic programs would inhibit our market. integration into the global aerospace supply chain.

What’s your vision and where do you want to see Skanda What are the initiatives from the government you think can Aerospace in the next 3 to 5 years? improve business environment in the sector you operate in? We at Skanda believe that we have reached the end of our phase The government’s role is absolutely critical at this juncture. While one, where we have achieved the quality standards to produce they have taken some very positive steps by introducing the offset assemblies for domestic as well as international customers. We have clause and pushing for partnerships with foreign firms to produce earmarked a fund of 100 million $ for the investments in this field key systems not as much has translated on the ground. and in the coming few years we want to further build up our design A big push for Indian aerospace will come when we are actually capabilities to partner with both domestic as well as international the cheapest source for components or systems in the world. The aerospace companies in designing sub-systems for our customers. government can help by setting up facilities which would help many smaller companies directly supply to international aerospace There is a lot of positive noise on “Make in India” campaign. companies. To be more precise they could help set up various test How do you think this will help companies like Skanda in India? facilities near hubs of aerospace or surface treatment facilities. A big Obviously a push towards producing components in India is very help would come from giving tax incentives to this sector for a few beneficial to Indian companies as this would substantially increase the years until this sector matures.

82 83 UK : The Best Business Location Exhibitors- Hall AB: UK pavilion

he UK is one of the leading business location in the world and worth circa US$3.7 trillion between now and 2031 (Global Market Strongfield Technologies Ltd the number one destination for inward investment (FDI) in Forecast 2012-2031, Airbus). Over the same time period, the global Contact: VIK MONGIA Europe. market demand for new commercial helicopters is expected to be in Web: www.strongfield.com T E-mail: [email protected] excess of 40,000 units, worth circa US$165 billion. KPMG reports that The UK has world-leading capabilities in Aerospace, Automotive the UK has a 17 percent share of the civil aerospace market, and that and the full range of engineering disciplines – from advanced rising global demand could generate over £474 billion in orders for UTC Aerospace Systems materials to manufacturing technologies. UK companies by 2031. Contact :Julie Mears UK engineering companies of all sizes do business across the world, Since 2011, the sector has grown by 14%, spurred on by the Web : www.utcaerospacesystems.com supplying a wide range of end-users that include the Aerospace, Aerospace Growth Partnership, a joint Government and industry E-mail : [email protected] Automotive, Chemicals, Construction, Food, Healthcare, Oil and Gas, initiative that has made significant progress in boosting innovation, Mining, Pharmaceutical, Power, Printing and Publishing, and Steel skills and enhancing technology development in the supply chain. Fine Tubes industries. The industry has a set of core strengths that boost its appeal Contact : Paul Mallett The UK is home to major international manufacturing brands, to overseas investors. It has many smaller, specialist companies Web : www.finetubes.com Wesco Aircraft Limited such as BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Airbus, GKN, Cobham, working in a highly integrated supply chain, aided by cutting-edge Email : [email protected] Contact : Ekananda Nagappa Contact : Vipul Vachhani, Praveen Koti AgustaWestland, Boeing, Bombardier, JCB, Caterpillar, Jaguar Land communication links and e-business technologies. Web : www.wescoair.com Web :www.jaivel.com Rover, Ford, BMW, Toyota, Nissan and Honda, with UK advanced Superior Tube E-mail: [email protected] Email : [email protected] manufacturing companies supplying all these businesses. The latest Key facts Contact : Gagan Sood lean manufacturing processes and techniques developed by the UK • The UK is home to Europe’s largest aerospace industry, and Web : www.superiortube.com Rolls-Royce Jeaton Limited advanced manufacturing sector enable customers to improve their the world’s second largest, contributing £24 billion to the economy E-mail : [email protected] Contact : Aparna Srivastava Contact :Peggy Devaraj productivity, flexibility and quality, ensuring they remain competitive every year. Web : www.rolls-royce.com Web :www.jeaton.co.uk in the global marketplace. • Half of the world’s commercial aircraft have wings AirBorn International Limited E-mail :[email protected] Email :[email protected] manufactured in the UK. Contact : Vipin K Williams Aerospace • 109,100 directly employed by UK Aerospace industry Web : www.airborn.com UK Civil Delegation The UK’s Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space industry trade • UK Aerospace Sector grew 9.4% in 2013 and by 7.1% on E-mail : [email protected] TWI Limited organisation, ADS, reported that the sector created total revenues average each year (compound annual growth rate) since 2008 ADS Group Ltd Contact : Chris Wiseman, J C Shahani Shephard Media of £28 billion in 2013, of which exports represent 90%. The sector • Aerospace exports grew by 12%, to £24.7bn in 2013 Contact : David Scotter Web :www.twi.co.uk Contact :Mike Wild supports more than 3,000 companies across the UK, directly Web : www.adsgroup.org.uk Email :[email protected] Web :www.shephardmedia.com employing 109,000 people and supporting a further 130,000 jobs How UK Trade & Investment can support your business E-mail : [email protected] indirectly (figures from ADS Aerospace Survey 2014). UKTI works with UK based businesses to ensure their success in E-mail :[email protected] The UK designs, manufactures and assembles some of the most international markets through exports. We encourage and support AIE Cobham UK TRADE & INVESTMENT technologically complex and valuable parts of today’s airliners, overseas companies to look at the UK as the best place to set up or Contact : Alex Vaughn Contact :H. Shankar CONTACTS including the wings, engines, aerostructures and advanced aircraft expand their business. Web : www.aieuk.com Web : www.cobham.com systems. It is one of only a handful of nations with the capability to Whether you are a start-up, a medium-sized or family business, a E-mail : [email protected] design and manufacture advanced helicopters. Half of the world’s corporate or an institutional investor, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) E-mail : [email protected] UKTI modern large aircraft have wings manufactured in the UK. provides free and confidential support for overseas companies to Astute Electronics Limited British Deputy High Commission GKN Aerospace The Government’s Aerospace Industrial Strategy, published in bring their high-quality investments to the UK’s dynamic economy. Contact : Ian Fantham Prestige Takt, 23 Katurba Road Cross Contact : David Cheek March 2013, is a set of actions to ensure that the UK stays at the Our service is completely bespoke and tailored to you to help you Web : www.astute.co.uk Bangalore 560001 Web : www.gkn.com/aerospace forefront of the manufacturing technologies. Underpinning the with your international growth ambitions. E-mail : [email protected] Tel No: 91 80 22100200 aerospace strategy is a joint £2 billion investment by Government Our services do not stop there – they continue as your business E-mail : [email protected] and industry to create a UK Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI). expands in the UK and internationally. Through an extensive CTC Aviation Services Limited For Trade Enquiries, please contact: Hale Hamilton (Valves) Limited The ATI will enable research to develop technology for the next network of specialists in the UK and in more than 100 international Contact :Martin Williams Venkatesh Janakiram , Contact : Bill Dormer generation of quieter, more energy efficient aircraft. It is estimated markets, we offer flexible support packages for every aspect of your Web :[email protected] Senior Trade & Investment Adviser Web: www.halehamilton.com this work could secure up to 115,000 high-value jobs in aerospace investment. E-mail :www.ctcaviation.com E-mail: [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] and its supply chain in the long term. You can contact our Investment Services Team to discuss your This strategy is geared up to maximising the UK’s share of the plans via email at [email protected] or by telephone +91 (0) 80 Cyient Europe Limited Bincy Easow Meggitt Defence Systems Ltd estimated global requirement for over 27,000 new passenger aircraft 22100200 or Visit us at our stall Hall AB . Contact : Ketan Makhania Trade & Investment Adviser Contact : Chris Hilder, Customer Support Web: www.cyient.com E-mail: [email protected] Manager Email :[email protected] Web : www.meggittdefenceuk.com E-mail : [email protected] Rolls-Royce and Kirloskar cooperate Delcam For Inward Investment Enquiries, please Contact : Vineet Seth contact: Techtest Limited. Web :www.delcam.com Leena Paul , Contact : Peter Gick E-mail :[email protected] Senior Trade & Investment Adviser on standby power for NPPs in India Web : www.hr-smith.com E-mail: [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] Group Rhodes India Contact :Anand Annamalai Asha Balaji Rolls-Royce and Kirloskar Oil Engines Rolls-Royce will supply MTU engines and test the gensets on site in India. “Working Nasmyth Group Ltd Web :www.grouprhodes.com Inward Investment Adviser Ltd.(KOEL),the Indian engine and genset key components, and take responsibility for together with KOEL, we see good chances Contact : Stuart Etheridge E-mail :anand.annamallai@grouprhodes. E-mail: [email protected] manufacturer, has signed a declaration basic engineering and genset configuration. of gaining entry into the emergency genset Web : www.nasmythgroup.com co.uk of intent for exclusive cooperation on the KOEL, as a main contractor to Nuclear market for nuclear power stations in India, E-mail : [email protected] building and commissioning of emergency Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL), will “said Dr Michael Haidinger, CSO of Rolls- To meet us , visit our stall – Jaivel Advance Technologies Pvt. gensets for Nuclear Power Plants in India. integrate the systems and assemble and Royce Power Systems. Hall AB.

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