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Editorial Advisory Board Dr. C.G. Krishnadas Nair ERO INDIA 2017, the eleventh Air Chief Marshal S. Krishnaswamy (Rtd) edition of the premier Aerospace PVSM, AVSM, VM & Bar and Aviation event in the Asia Air Marshal P. Rajkumar (Rtd) A Pacific region is happening at Bengaluru PVSM, AVSM, VM from February 14th – 18th. This mega event Air Marshal Ajit Bhavanani (Rtd) PVSM, AVSM, VM offers an excellent platform to showcase Rear Admiral K. Mohanan (Rtd), AVSM capabilities and potential of Indian companies to the world. Mr. Pushpindar Singh Chopra The initiative of the Government has created enthusiasm among Dr . K. Ram Chand Indian industries, for partnership with foreign OEMs and with Defence PSUs and Mr. J.K.Sharma Mr. Arunakar Mishra DRDO labs. The initiatives taken by Defence PSUs by actively promoting supply chain Air Cmdre. (Rtd) Joseph Varkey development through Indian private industries is a positive step towards indigenous development of defence equipments. Private industries should be incentivised Delhi through large orders and long term commitment by sharing of IPR. State governments Ashok Iyer are offering incentives for starting Aerospace industries in their states to attract E : [email protected] more investments and more employment opportunities. Companies are upbeat Trivandrum that a new manufacturing culture has developed in this sector. Indian companies S.Radhakrishnan have enhanced their capacity and capabilities, to deliver quality products and E: [email protected] services at competitive price. Several Indian companies are now suppliers to major Berlin, Germany international OEMs directly and through their Tier-I suppliers. This is a clear indication Detlef Becker on the development and quality which our industry has achieved in recent years. E : [email protected] Global defence industries can take advantage of the growing Indian Aerospace T : + 497 112317595 M : + 491 701626053 & Defence market and cost effective infrastructure and skilled human resource by partnering with Indian industries. Mutually complementary and sustainable Paris, France approach for this partnership will be a win-win situation for all stakeholders. Marie-Thérèse Bonfigli Global aerospace industries must, leverage on the offset package and form IAI. Over 25 years of teaming E : [email protected] JVC with Indian DPSUs, PSUs and large Private Industries and incentivise their M : +33 (0)6 89 20 95 68 with our Indian partners for Tier I/II suppliers to form strategic alliance with Indian SME industries. SIATI Moscow, Russia and Aeromag Asia wish all participating companies and delegates’ success. defense and growth George Smirnov E : [email protected] M : +7 (906)711-03-51 / (495)644-17-33 With an unrivalled record of proven cooperation with India’s defense forces and industry, IAI has London Ezhil Bharathi S.A. Dr. C G Krishnadas Nair become synonymous with innovation, reliability Email: [email protected] Honorary President, SIATI and trustworthiness. Together with our Indian Sunny Jerome partners we share the Make in India vision Managing Editor in space, air, land and sea. George Jacoby We are committed to continue our Editor long-term strategic cooperation Preethi M. with India for a brighter and Associate Editor safer future.

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Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Summit (ADMS)

The Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Summit (ADMA) organised by Aeromag Asia in association with SIATI started in 2013 and it is successfully approaching its fifth edition. decade is a remarkable period for any The fourth edition of ADMS held at HAL organisation especially a specialised convention centre, Bangalore in July 2016, Apublication reaching a niche audience. attracted 600 delegates and 51 exhibitors. Aeromag Asia, a publication dedicated to The fifth edition of ADMS will be held at the Aerospace and Defence industry in Bangalore on July 21st & 22nd, 2017. The India is completing ten years. We take this second edition was organised with an event was organised in connection with opportunity to thank those who contributed with just eight exhibitors. In 2015 there to the growth of this small organisation. the Silver jubilee celebrations of SIATI were 29 exhibitors and 300 plus delegates. and the 10th anniversary of Aeromag. Last year 52 exhibitors were present and The humble beginning of Aeromag the event was supported by Karnataka I take this opportunity to thank Aerospace Asia was during Aero India 2007. With Industries department. Industries Minister and Defence Industries from India and the blessings of the doyen of Indian Shri R.V.Deshpande inaugurated the event. abroad who have supported Aeromag Aeronautics and Missile programme, the over the years to make it a thriving then President of India Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Aerospace Directory publication. We expect the same Kalam, Aeromag Asia was launched by support from you by providing articles Defence Minister Shri A.K.Antony. The fourth edition of Aerospace directory released recently had the and advertisements for Aeromag. We are proud to say that three issues were profile and capability list of more than Nowadays, the industry itself takes published during Aero India 2007. From 1600 aerospace companies. It will be pride of place, but our inclusive notion then onwards Aeromag Asia came out available at Aero India, Australian Airshow, of aerospace and defence has not regularly as a bi- monthly magazine. It LIMA Airshow, Paris Airshow etc. wavered. We continue to celebrate the also publishes three show dailies for Aero profession with meetings, seminars along India, Def Expo and India Aviation, the The first edition of the directory rolled out with regular coverage of manufacture, major Aerospace-Defence events in India. in 2009 with the profile of 360 companies. research, investments and a whole lot More than 450 companies participated of things happening in this industry. In Over the years, Aeromag Asia established in 2013. The third edition with the profile addition, we champion innovation and its strong presence globally by participating of 800 companies was released during emerging talent through our magazine. in air shows and defence Expos as official Aero India 2015. Listed companies in the media partner. Aeromag Asia publishes fourth edition which was released recently, India has changed a lot since we started special issues for various global events doubled to 1600 companies with capability this publication. It went through a surge like and Farnborough list. It is now a sought after publication in in growth and globalisation became Airshow. It is the official media partner the industry and it has become highly useful a part of this industry. A lot of things at Berlin Airshow, Airshow, for Indian as well as overseas aerospace were happening and we are here as a MAKS – Russian Airshow, African Aerospace companies for expanding their profile like participant observer in this industry. We and Defence Show, LIMA Airshow etc. finding right partners and suppliers in India. will continue to do so in the future also. On this occasion, Aeromag Asia is moving Published in association with the premier Helicopter – UAV Seminar over to a new look with a new logo and Aerospace Industries Association of India, An international seminar on Role of Civil layout. We are also launching a new Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies and Military Application of Helicopters publication dedicated to manufacturing and Industries (SIATI), Aeromag Asia and UAVs was organised in November industry focusing on “Make in India also organises various seminars and 2016 at New Delhi jointly by Aeromag Initiative” and new technologies and exhibitions on subjects of pertinence Asia and SIATI in association with HAL. innovations in the manufacturing sector. to Aerospace and Defence industries. This seminar and exhibition were Let us together celebrate this occasion Aeromag Asia reaches the decision makers inaugurated by Sri G. Mohan Kumar, of Indian Defence and Aerospace sector. It Defence Secretary, Govt. of India. The Thank you.

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peedy modernisation of the Armed Forces to meet present and emerging Schallenges, development of requisite capacities and infrastructure for making up critical deficiency of weapons and equipment and creating a robust defence set up in the country through the ‘Make in India’ initiative, were the salient achievements of the Ministry of Defence during 2016.

During the year as part of Defence Diplomacy, India engaged with its neighbours and Far Eastern countries, as well as also developed countries through bilateral talks, ship visits and bilateral as well as trilateral military exercises. To expedite capacity building, as well as offensive capabilities of the Armed Forces, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the apex body of the Ministry of Defence in matters of acquisitions, cleared different critical and high end defence procurement proposals to the tune of more than one lakh crore.

The new Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) 2016 was promulgated for capital procurements and came into effect from 1stApril. DPP-2016 has a focus on achieving the ‘Make in India’ vision by according priority to ‘Buy Indian – IDDM (Indian Designed, Developed and Manufactured) and ‘Buy (Indian)’ categories. It also focuses on enhancement and rationalization of Manohar Parrikar indigenous content. Defence Minister

The Ministry of Defence also issued guidelines for penalties in business dealings Other major acquisition of IAF in 2016 was moves to its designated location at Sulur with entities, which have come into effect the induction of Tejus, the Light Combat near Coimbatore. It is the first fighter from 21 November. The guidelines lay down Aircraft (LCA). This was inducted into No. 45 Squadron to be a part of the Southern policy for levy of financial penalties and / or Squadron of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Air Command of IAF headquartered at suspension / banning of business dealings 1st July. The Squadron will operate from Thiruvananthapuram. with entities, seeking to enter into contract Bangalore for nearly two years, before it with / having entered into a contract for the procurement of goods and services by the Ministry of Defence. ‘Entities’ will include companies, trusts, societies, as well as individuals and their associations with whom the Ministry of Defence has entered into, or intends to enter into, or could enter into contracts or agreements.

The much awaited Rafale deal with France for Indian Air Force was signed on 23rd September in New Delhi under which France will provide 36 Rafale fighter jets to India. The twin-engine, multi-role aircraft will be capable of carrying out various combat missions like Air Defence, Ground Attack, Reconnaissance, Anti-ship strikes etc.

8 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 9 liberalization in 1991. The real growth of the is an encouraging trend, we are also aware A&D sector began in the 2000s when this that new age start-ups will shape the future sector began to get special attention with of the world we will live in. We see this as a view to becoming self-reliant. In other our next area for job creation and economic words, “Make in India”. Keeping the nature growth. Karnataka is a leading state as far as of this industry in mind, our Aerospace the start-up ecosystem is concerned. More Limitless Opportunities, & Defence policy is a 10 year policy with than 37% of all Indian start-ups are located firm milestones to be achieved at regular here. Last year, we released the country’s intervals. These include further promoting first start-up policy with a start-up booster Bengaluru including the Aerospace & kit to encourage startups in the state. This kit Open Minded Government Defence park, the new helicopter hub has several incentives and policy measures under the aegis of HAL which is coming including a fund of funds to provide capital up in Tumkur, our Aerospace technology to startups. Besides, we have four incubation centre which will come up in Bommasandra centres which are working closely with the Being at the helm of one of the fastest besides showcasing some of our great Government to nurture and promote startup growing states in India, what do you success stories such as Dynamatic and ecosystem. These initiatives have been very propose to offer to the investors, Aequs. well received by all stakeholders. businessmen and industrial stalwarts who would be gathering in Bengaluru for Aero With policy incentives, infrastructure and You have been in the forefront promoting do you have in mind to help small scale India 2017 and Make in India event? natural resources favouring investments young entrepreneurs with innovative industries and regions outside the ambit of in the IT, ITeS, biotechnology, engineering, ideas for revolutionary start-up ventures, big industrial growth? There are two key features which have made electronics, automotive, textiles, agri covering the entire gamut of market Karnataka highly attractive to investors – and food processing sectors, how do economy and social outreach. What more I firmly believe that the MSME segment firstly our inherent strengths, and secondly you envisage a more inclusive, equitable fillip or stimulus do you propose? is what creates and sustains industrial the strengths we have acquired over the strategy for development and growth growth. No large company can survive in years. However, no state can afford to across the urban-rural divide in the state? Lot of work is happening in the startup today’s competitive world without a strong relax on past laurels. Towards this end, my space in Karnataka. Some of the initiatives supplier base and an efficient supply chain. Government is leaving no stone unturned to Equitable growth has been the cornerstone we have announced over last one year have Taking a leaf out of the success of thriving build on our strengths. Our aspiration is to of our Industrial Policy 2014-19 which to be followed up and implemented well MSME clusters and estates in the state, my make Karnataka unbeatable through strong has given special emphasis to industrial because implementation will be key to the government has been keen to promote policy frameworks and a machinery which and socio economic development of success of the policy announced. Our next creation of more such estates. You cannot is functional till the last mile. Therefore, be the Hyderabad-Karnataka region and agenda is to promote startups in rural areas attract a Honda or Volvo or a Toyota or an it further up-skilling our workforce to world the backward-most regions of the state. with a view to localizing job creation, as I without an MSME ecosystem in the class levels through Government-Industry- However, urbanization is inevitable, have already mentioned earlier. vicinity. Therefore, by design, all our new Academia partnerships, or encouraging and across the world we are witnessing industrial areas have earmarked space for use of technology through our start- movement of people from rural to urban As you lead the state with a host of MSMEs. up initiatives, or providing industrial & areas in search of employment. Karnataka is progressive, pro-investment policies, what support infrastructure by making massive no different. Today, you will find graduates is your assessment of the scope for more Karnataka Tourism will be once again investments, all steps are aimed in this from all over the state moving to cities like growth and development in the agriculture on centre stage during the upcoming direction. You will see that in the last 4 years, Bengaluru and taking up employment in sector? international events being hosted in we have focused on making it convenient sectors which are not their core area of Bengaluru. What’s the larger picture for and seamless to conduct business in the education. My government’s endeavor is to The agri sector is wide and vast requiring promoting tourism destinations in the state. We want to create the best ecosystem upskill our job-aspiring youth in certain core concerted efforts from all stakeholders for state? for investments to thrive. Most importantly, the next wave of development. Due to the areas of expertise and try and push industry Tourism spots have to be promoted based my Government is perhaps the most to those semi urban and rural locations in drought situation in the state over last few democratic and approachable Government years, our farming sector has been adversely on the kind of target audience whom you such a way that jobs are localized and skill wish to tap. Fortunately, we are a blessed in India. All my cabinet colleagues and sets are aligned. This is a huge task but affected. Also the sector historically suffers government officials are highly accessible from low productivity and large scale state as far as tourism is concerned, with we are constantly making efforts in this the choice of destinations that we can offer. and approachable. We are here to listen, direction. migration of the agri workforce to towns and take your feedback and if there are areas cities. It is important that governments step Our tourism department has recently come which require intervention in order to speed Being the IT hub of India, Karnataka is in to help find innovative solutions to the out with a new strategy and marketing plan up investments, we are available 24X7. home to over 400 international R&D challenges faced by the sector. I think that to reach out to the target audience and I Opportunities in Karnataka are limitless and centres, and has around 400 of the Fortune the next generation of farmers will have to think you will see a lot of interest in all the government is here to discuss with you, with Global 500 companies outsourcing their IT be technically and technologically equipped destinations we have to offer. From a state open minds and hearts. services from Bengaluru. What is the next in order to increase productivity, efficiency perspective we are constantly improving the threshold of growth here? and yield. With this in mind, we are keen to quality of service which is available at the As for the upcoming Aero India Expo nurture and promote this segment of the tourist sites. Shri Siddaramaiah 2017, what initiatives would Karnataka We continue to see interest from investors industry by creating an ecosystem where n Chief Minister, Karnataka be showcasing among the world leading in the areas of high end and futuristic innovative concepts can bloom. technology clusters for Aerospace technologies intending to set up R&D and Defence industries that the state centres in our state due to the abundance of Facilitating the take-off of infrastructure As Chief Minister and Finance Minister, has developed under the aegis of its our technically advanced workforce. A large projects and growth centres across the Siddaramaiah has given a new direction and pioneering Aerospace Policy? number of the 400+ R&D centres have been state, you have succeeded in boosting the established just in the last 3 years. While this industrial growth. What new initiatives energy to the development of Karnataka and its Firstly, it is important to note that the Aerospace & Defence industry is unlike other economy. By conscious allocation of portfolios industries. It takes several years, in fact, and proactive administration the state has made decades to develop. Karnataka’s A&D legacy began in 1940 with the establishment of conspicuous advancements in the last three years. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and In the wake of two major industrial and investment subsequently, with the establishment of DRDO and its various research labs. But meets—the Make in India Conference and Aero for most part of the previous century, our India 2017—he shares his vision and thoughts in country was stifled by license raj, making it difficult for private sector to participate an interview with Aeromag. Excerpts: especially in this regulated sector, even after

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Fast, transparent and effective governance: Karnataka’s offer for industrial growth Raghunath Viswanath Deshpande, third-time Industries Minister of Karnataka has been a trailblazer and visionary par excellence. His ten years as Industries minister from 1994-2004 saw Karnataka emerging as the IT-BT Powerhouse of India. Almost a decade after the landmark IT Policy (1997) and the IT Venture Capital Fund (1999), now he has spearheaded the Karnataka Startup Council and Startup Venture Capital Fund. While Bengaluru is proudly hosting the Make in India Conference and the Aero India 2017 , Shri Deshpande discusses his vision and way forward for industrial development in the state. Excerpts from the interview.

suit by many other states. Many rules have changed in business hence. Therefore, two years ago, we examined and upgraded several archaic rules and regulations to keep abreast of such developments and we are confident that they are being well received by industry. Our doors are wide open for anyone who wants to share ideas on how to improve ourselves further. Shri R.V. Deshpande Minister for Large and Medium Industries Karnataka is home to the fourth largest technology cluster in the world. In The metals service provider linking Govt of Karnataka such an unparalleled cluster-based approach for development of Aerospace, Following the stupendous success of from existing and new investors. Further, Biotechnology, Crafts, ESDM, IT, Agro Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, what do you look events like Aero India not only serve as an India with the UK and Textile industries, what are the new forward to in the upcoming Aero India investment and interaction platform but also direction that you are looking into? n ON-TIME, IN-FULL deliveries throughout the whole of Asia from one of the world’s largest metals suppliers 2017 and Make in India Conference? provide an opportunity for companies to showcase their technical and technological If you examine the way in which clusters n Key supplier to high-tech industries including aerospace, defence and motorsport Aero India is India’s premier Aeroshow which capabilities which go a long way in develop, you will notice striking similarities n Reliable, cost effective supply of semi-finished metal products to near net shape... in plate, bar, sheet, is famous worldwide. Bengaluru has had the motivating other companies and budding in every sector. Generally an anchor sets tube and forged stock privilege of hosting this event since 1996, young entrepreneurs. up its base, which in turn helps mushroom which itself is a recognition of the immense its ancillaries. This creates a small cluster n From an extensive specialist inventory: aluminium, steels, titanium, copper and nickel alloys importance of Karnataka and in particular Enabling ease of doing business in the which spreads to other part of the region n Fully approved by all major OEM's and to ISO 9001:2008, AS9100 REV C accreditations Bengaluru for the sector. Make in India on state, how successful is your initiative for over time creating bigger clusters and the other hand is an initiative of national Single Window Clearance Mechanism for ecosystems. All sectors you have mentioned importance, which has several focus sectors infrastructure facilities, incentives and have developed similarly over time. But the Preferred strategic supply partner to India's aerospace manufacturing sector. in which we intend attracting investments, concessions? common denominator to all these is the including Aerospace and Defence. However, availability of skilled and talented workforce, the core theme of both, as far as Karnataka I have always maintained that Ease of Doing an entrepreneurial mindset and presence is concerned, is common and that is to business (EoDB) is an ongoing process. of strong institutions. Karnataka is blessed showcase India and Karnataka as ideal Due to the nature of evolving businesses on all three parameters which is why we investment destinations for manufacturing. and related policy regulations which also are India’s leading technology hub. As Therefore, we strategically positioned Make constantly change, no country or state can Government our endeavor has been to add sit back on its past achievements and laurels in India a day prior to Aero India 2017 so the fourth dimension which is to provide Tel: +44 (0)23 8074 2750 Fax:+44 (0)23 8074 1947 [email protected] that we could encourage investors and with respect to EoDB. That said, nearly 15 fast, transparent and effective governance delegates to participate in both events. years ago, Government of Karnataka took and that is where our focus will be in the www.amari-aerospace.com As always, we expect these events to the lead on EoDB by introducing the Single coming months and years. generate a tremendous amount of interest Window Facilitation Act. This was followed An Aero Metals Alliance member

12 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 13 On the eve of the Aero India Expo 2017 in investors to make fresh investments in Bengaluru, how do you propose to focus these regions. We have also consciously more on the Aerospace initiatives? pushed investments out of Bengaluru. Tumakuru node, which is part of the Enough has been said about the importance Chennai Bengaluru Industrial Corridor of Aerospace for Karnataka. At the event is also coming up in a big way. Several itself, we are setting up a huge Karnataka investments are being considered by pavilion to showcase the state’s potential both HLCC and SLSWCC in tier 2 & 3 cities. in the sector. In addition, Hon’ble Chief However, these things do take time but Minister of Karnataka Sri Siddaramaiah the spade work is constantly on. will be attending the inaugural and will be present to meet investors. I, along with my Karnataka’s start-up policy was team of officers will be present for two full yet another trail-blazing initiative days for meetings. This is not all. We have in India. How successful are we in nature. We are proud of the start-ups which been proactively reaching out to existing attracting young entrepreneurs to have made it big from Karnataka and our and new investors to understand their future new ventures, crossing the traditional endeavor is to provide the right ecosystem plans in India and Karnataka. barriers of investments or IT so as to create many more unicorns. orientation? With your more inclusive, holistic vision The fallout of the recent demonetisation for development, how promising are Karnataka’s ecosystem for start-ups is yet to be assessed comprehensively. the project proposals currently being is one of the best in the world. This is However, do you think it would in any processed by the Karnataka Udyog Mitra already well documented in various way reflect on Karnataka’s growth rate in terms of infrastructure growth in tier-2 independent reports. And as I said earlier, of domestic product? Do you perceive a cities and rural areas of the state? Government’s focus has been to provide shift in strategy for the state in terms of effective and efficient governance. We do trade and business? The fact that we are keen to disperse not differentiate whether you are in IT, BT, industrial growth to all parts of the state Pharma, Aerospace, or you are a start-up The jury is still out on the effects of is not just in intent. We have ensured that or an SME or a large company. Our start- demonetization and at this point I would this reflects in policy as well as in our up policy and all the initiatives being like to refrain from making any sweeping actions. Our industrial policy 2014-19 gives taken by the Department is creating statements. However, from Government of special emphasis for investments in the tremendous buzz in the sector. Within a Karnataka’s perspective, we support any HK region and tier 2 and 3 towns. We are week of launching the start-up booster kit step which brings more transparency and promoting towns such as Belagavi, Mysuru, we received more than 600 applications accountability into the system. We will have Hubballi–Dharwad, Mangaluru Yadgir, to leverage on the opportunities being to wait and see how much this step has Hassan, Kalaburgi and others in a big way. created and many more are expected to impacted industry and other sections of the Over the last two years since the policy has join this bandwagon. And let me also tell society. been announced, we have encouraged you that about 30% of these are non IT in n

14 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 15 a preferred aircraft for all kinds of future operations. Rafale is the most modern to be inducted into the IAF and it will give the IAF unquestionable edge IAF Takes to a Trajectory over its adversaries.

The induction of our indigenous LCA Tejas, forming a new squadron for IAF, of Modernization: was the big news last year. As a most distinguished field Commander–a Commanding Officer of a frontline ground attack fighter squadron that created Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa history up there in Kargil, a fighter pilot with flying experience across the entire spectrum of fighter aircraft in India, and a flying instructor par excellence–how would you describe the outstanding features of the Tejas aircraft? How is the progress of the project? Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa Air Defence and maintain a strong deterrent PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC took over as the offensive force capable of defeating the LCA is a modern and state-of-the-art 25th Chief of the Air Staff on December 31, enemy across the entire spectrum of Indigenous AEW&C aircraft are likely to be combat aircraft. LCA along with its variants, inducted into IAF shortly and a case for 2016. He had been the Vice Chief of the Air war. The aim is to embrace war fighting once fully operationalized, will enhance Staff since 01 Jun 15, and Honorary ADC since technology to equip, and skill to train our procurement of additional AWACS aircraft is IAF capabilities in at the final stages of approval. 01 Aug 15. Air Warriors to effectively fight conventional, category. IAF has been actively supporting sub-conventional and non-conventional the LCA development plan. Induction of LCA Could you tell us more about accretion – He is an alumnus of Rashtriya Indian Military threats. is critical in arresting the drawdown of IAF’s plans for state-of-the-art inductions, new College, the National Defence Academy fighter fleet. Further, development of LCA and the Defence Services Staff College, A momentous development in the recent acquisitions, upgrading vintage weapons will also usher Indian Aerospace industries to platforms and air defence radars? Wellington. Commissioned into the Flying times is the Rafale Acquisition deal with a highly complex and technology intensive Branch of IAF as a fighter pilot in Jun 1978, he France. How would the French fighter jets field of combat aircraft. The Indian Air Force is continuously is a Qualified Cat ‘A’ Flying Instructor and has bring additional leverage to our drive enhancing its capabilities across the entire more than 3000 hours of fighter flying with for modernisation and bolstering our How about the plans for more attack spectrum of current and envisaged roles. an immaculate flight safety record. capabilities? helicopters, heavy lift helicopters and Towards this, contracts have already been Force enhancers? He led the IAF punch during the ‘limited war’ Rafale is a State-of-the-art multirole aircraft signed for procurement of Rafale aircraft, against Pakistan in 1999 to evict the enemy with its advanced systems and weapons Heavy Lift Helicopters, Attack Helicopters IAF has signed contracts for procurement and additional C-130 aircraft. Case for from their ‘dug in’ defences in the icy heights with capability to dominate any modern of Apache attack helicopters and Chinook of Kargil region. He has held a number of day air battle. Capabilities of Rafale include procurement of additional AWACS is at Heavy Lift Helicopters. Induction of these advanced stage for approval of contract. significant staff appointments at operational the most advanced radar, helmet mounted helicopters will commence in next two Commands, Joint Training Establishments sight, superior avionics, electronic warfare Also, the increase in the existing fighter years. Apart from induction of Apache aircraft strength is planned through and Air Headquarters. For his experience and and weapon systems which will provide IAF Attack Helicopters, Govt has also granted professional excellence, he was handpicked with better offensive, defensive and long induction of remaining contracted Su-30 Acceptance of Necessity for procurement of MKI, LCA and other suitable fighter aircraft to establish an ‘IAF Training Team’ abroad. In range capabilities. limited series production of Light Combat recognition of his meritorious services, he planned to be manufactured in the country. Helicopters which are being indigenously We are also upgrading our existing fleet of was awarded Yudh Seva Medal (YSM) and A high reliability factor and ability to manufactured by HAL. Vayusena Medal (VM) in 1999; Ati Vishisht operate in the most adverse situation with Mirage 2000, MiG-29, Jaguar, Mi-17, An-32 Seva Medal (AVSM) in 2015; and Param reasonable amount of success makes this Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) in 2016.

In this interview with Aeromag Asia after his becoming Chief of the Air Staff, he shares his vision and planned trajectory for the IAF. Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa with officers at Air Force Station Avantipur during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir. On being the 25th Chief of the Air Staff—a Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief very distinct, memorable landmark in the Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC annals of IAF. How do you perceive it? It is an honour to command the Indian Air Force. A privilege to serve at the helm of this • Aims to Protect Our Country with an Impregnable inspiring and professional military force of Air Defence the finest and best. • More LCAs, Helicopters and AEW&C Aircraft to be Inducted You are often lauded for developing the aerial targeting philosophy against our • Acquiring additional force enablers and advanced weapon potential adversaries and transforming systems the concepts of Air Operations of the IAF to contemporary war fighting practices of • Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) will Air Power, which brings us to your vision cover the entire nation including Island territories for making India a strategic aerospace power. Could you spell out more on the • Progressing towards Network Centric Operations mission statement that you made on • Actively sustains the “Make in India” drive, with the taking over as the Chief of Air Staff? indigenous production of combat aircraft, helicopters, The mission of IAF is to protect our country with an impregnable weapon sensors and other aviation equipment

16 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 17 Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa taking over the command of Indian Air Force from the outgoing Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha PVSM AVSM VM ADC at Air Headquarters. and IL-76/78 with modern avionics and instituted are based on the findings and Infrastructure (MAFI) Project is planned for systems. IAF is in the process of acquiring recommendations. The Indian Air Force execution in two phases. Contract for Phase-I additional force enablers and advanced has taken various measures to reduce encompassing 30 IAF airfields was signed weapon systems which include Air-to-Air aircraft accidents. These measures relate with and Air-to-Ground weapons. Short, Medium to invigoration of Aerospace Safety Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa being presented Guard of Honor before taking over ceremony at Air Headquarters. and Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile Organization, streamlining of accident/ M/s Tata Power (SED) on 16 Mar 2011. 14 IAF systems, as well as various RADARS to incident reporting procedures and to carry airfields have already been commissioned provide adequate multi-layered out analytical studies and quality audits and works are in progress in the remaining procurements are aimed at acquiring How do you assess the increasing need on five verticals namely equipment, of the aircraft fleet to identify vulnerable 16 airfields. Phase-I is planned to be certain core technologies and developing for expanding our strategic reach—by training, procedures, infrastructure and Air Defence cover to the country are also areas and recommend remedial measures. completed in Dec 2017. Upgradation of an ecosystem for manufacturing high way of more joint exercises with other force application based on knowledge and being inducted. Further, with Integrated Induction of contemporary simulators of airfield infrastructure at 22 IAF airfields tech defence equipment in India thereby forces abroad and more commitments in in-depth analysis. Our capability at any Air Command and Control System (IACCS) all aircraft will significantly reduce human is planned in MAFI Phase-II. The IAF is ensuring that our indigenous defence the line of Humanitarian Aid and Distress instance is governed by the vertical least being expanded to cover the entire nation piloting errors. bolstering its defences in the Ladakh industry grows. Relief Operations? developed. Therefore, our endeavour is to including Island territories, IAF is progressing Sector as well and has plans to develop IAF keep all verticals moving up in sync. We towards Network Centric Operations. IAF maintains a close liaison with the airbases at suitable locations in this sector. Defence Sector is being opened up to With percolation of technology in all spheres are aggressively pursuing our acquisitions Original Equipment Manufacturers while Eight ALGs were planned for development private industry and foreign OEMs are being of activities, conflict dynamics are fast and simultaneously changing training How do you propose to equip the IAF conducting technical inquiries on accidents/ in North East Sector. Six ALGs have been encouraged to set up their manufacturing changing. Rather than purely military force philosophy and operational procedures to to deter sub-conventional threats and incidents so as to promptly introduce operationalised as on 31 Dec 2016 and work centres in India through joint ventures. on force threat, our threat analysis includes exploit our equipment profile fully. While enhancing aerospace safety in the remedial measures in equipment or is under progress for the remaining two. The Government is also trying to boost defence various facets. All issues which negatively infrastructure is being developed on ground country? maintenance practices. Towards mitigating ALGs of Passighat, Along, Walong, Mechuka, production in fields of Fighter aircraft, impact on our national objectives come to assist aerospace operations, minds are the risk from bird strikes IAF has revamped Tuting and Ziro have been operationalised. Helicopters and other weapon systems with in this category. Military capabilities of all being trained for requisite force applications While the aim is to maintain a combat ready anti bird measures keeping with the local Offer has been made to MoCA to plan civil involvement of Strategic Partners. our neighbours are well known. Scenarios for holistic capability development. professional Air Force to meet any external conditions. Ornithology Cell established operations from these ALGs as ‘Joint Users’ that could play out in near future with use threat, enhancing the security of Air Bases, at Air HQ specifically monitor, study to enhance connectivity in the North East Now that we have women fighter pilots, of military force are directly or indirectly Can we expect to see more exciting VAs and VPs is also at the apex of our thrust and recommend remedial measures to Region. how about new vistas and more scope for assessed. operations like the touch-and-go areas. Having assessed our vulnerabilities mitigate the risk from bird strikes. Solid women empowerment in the IAF? operations exhibited on the Lucknow- and shortcomings, post the terrorist attack Waste Management projects have been The IAF has made a huge commitment for Our capability development plan is Agra Express Highway? on AF Stn Pathankot, we have embarked undertaken at major airfields to tackle bird supporting the Make in India initiative Women pilots were first inducted in 1991 continuously reviewed to factor in these on a two pronged approach to further menace. In addition, IAF has contracted for – with regard to indigenous production in the helicopter and transport aircraft realities. Our current force levels are below MoD and MoRT&H have formed an inter- our security against a possible ‘Fidayeen’ 72 microlite ac to enhance the ability for combat aircraft, helicopters, weapon streams and now they are being inducted the desired state; but we have optimized ministerial coordination group to oversee attack on our VAs & VPs. On the one hand effective environmental monitoring and sensors and systems and other aviation in the fighter stream as well. Nothing can our force application plans with existing this project. We have identified a number we are upgrading the Air Field security better bird hazard management. equipment. What are the prospects? be more empowering than women joining resources to protect our national interests. of locations throughout the country and at all bases by installing high technology the combat force as fighter pilots. As of now With implementation of our acquisition NHAI has been extremely cooperative and Integrated Perimeter Security System, while How are the plans for modernization of Procurement of Defence Equipment from we have three women fighter pilots who are plans, this capability will systematically forthcoming to complete this strategic simultaneously commencing specialised airfield infrastructure progressing? Last indigenous sources is foremost commitment undergoing advanced training and we hope improve. We are a technology intensive task. These locations would serve as training of IAF personnel to counter terrorist year we heard about the upgrading of 8 and a major priority of IAF. We firmly believe to see more of them in the years to come. organisation and skill development in operating surfaces during emergencies and attacks. Our aim is to embrace technology ALGs. How about the next phase? that indigenisation reduces dependence Women officers in the IAF have managed aviation is a long drawn process. Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief and both equip and train existing Air on external agencies, offers better product all roles with equal aplomb. Our women operations. The State Govts have responded Warriors to effectively detect and thwart Modernisation of airfield infrastructure is support and leads to economic growth helicopter pilots have also displayed their Our major challenge has always been with great enthusiasm to this project and any kind of sub-conventional attack on our being progressed as per plan. Infrastructure of the Nation. IAF has always encouraged flying skills by participating in the Sarang to synchronise these two elements for rendered necessary assistance wherever it is assets. is being created to meet the requirements development of indigenous defence Aerobatic Team in ‘Aero India’ at Bengaluru optimum results. As a result of our critical required. of new inductions and various weapon production capability and capacities. and also successfully executing relief and self analysis we as an organisation are Every aircraft accident in the IAF is followed platforms. Existing infrastructure is being Our endeavour is towards self-sufficiency evacuation operations. focusing on processes rather than events. n by an investigation by a Court of Inquiry put into good use by modifications and through focused, sustained and evolved Our operational capability is dependent and subsequent remedial measures upgradation. Modernisation of Airfield indigenisation programmes. Our future

18 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 19 Dr. S. Christopher is Chairman, DRDO and Secretary, Defence Research and Development, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. With an MTech in Microwaves and Radar Engineering from IIT, Kharagpur and PhD in Antennae and Measurement Techniques from IIT, Madras, he had started career as a Senior Engineer in Bharat Electronics, Ghaziabad. Later he moved on to DRDO where he served in many capacities including as Director, Centre for Air Borne Systems (CABS), and Programme Director for the prestigious AEW&C programme. He led many first-in-India initiatives including the Indigenous Automated Planar Near-Field Measurement Facility at LRDE, slotted array technology for LCA MMR, and the Maritime Patrol Airborne Radar, Super Vision 2000, for the . Dr Christopher is a Fellow of the National Academy of Engineers (FNAE), Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI) and the Institution of Electronics equipped to & Telecommunication Engineers (IETE). He is a member of SEE, IEEE DRDO and is a recipient of many awards including Scientist of the Year Award in 1998. In this interview with AeroMag Asia Dr. Christopher speaks about the proactive strategies for greater indigenisation in face technology challenges defence and aerospace sectors in India and shares his holistic vision for DRDO and Indian defence machinery. Excerpts from the interview. of future: Dr. Christopher LR-SAM can be used as point defence missile system (PDMS) and also as long-range anti-missile and air DRDO stands for a phenomenal Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) steadily gaining ground. DRDO is employing defence system, which has very short reaction time saga of self-reliance in defence for Kalvari-class Submarines over 500 Micro-, Small- and Medium and fast missile launch capability with 360-degree technologies in India, overcoming Enterprises besides large companies and AIP system for the last two Kalvari-class coverage against any incoming threat in the range the challenges of a denial regime and PSUs in its projects. ‘In principle’ sanction of 70 km. LR-SAM backed by State-of-the-art phased coming out with many cutting-edge, submarines for the Indian Navy has been has been obtained. A lead in project is developed by DRDO and is getting ready array multi-mission radar along with two-way data cost-effective technologies. Could initiated to arrive at the critical path. link and flexible command and control system can you give us an overview of the new for testing. The indigenous AIP gives the vessel an Endurance of 10-15 days. DRDO has taken new initiatives to promote provide protection against a variety of aerial platforms breakthroughs that would make a and munitions including sea-skimming missiles. The difference in our defence capabilities? defence innovations in private industries, Among the missile projects, the Akash particularly MSMEs. DRDO’s Technology technologies developed from AEW&C will be leveraged DRDO, over the years, has been weapon system was inducted into the Development Fund (TDF) initiated in for AWACS(I) which are state-of-art technologies. progressively evolving new systems, Indian Air Force. How about the new September 2016 is aimed at encouraging projects for Akash Army version? Medium Altitude Long Endurance UAV Rustom II has variants and upgrades in the fields of research through private industries and to made its maiden flight. What are its unique features? guided missiles, fighter aircrafts, armament Two regiments of Akash Army Version hand-hold them in high-risk development engineering, combat vehicles, naval systems, have been raised by since tasks. Under this scheme, the industries Rustom-2, the Medium Altitude Long Endurance UAV, and surveillance systems. These progressive 2015. Similarly for IAF. Presently Akash will be involved in development activities has had its first Design Validation Flight successfully additions to military capability will definitely NG is under design and development. in high-end technical areas to accelerate marking a significant milestone in its development. have a positive and upward impact on the production process without any The UAV flew for 10 minutes at 1,100 ft AGL and the nation’s defence preparedness. With a lot of fanfare, the indigenously burden of R&D cost. Industries can get met all expectations during the first flight. developed LCA Tejas was inducted into advance of funds up to Rs. 10 Crores Equipped with contemporary technology, the UAV will The notable among the recent additions the IAF, forming the Flying Daggers to meet their project requirements. to the military systems are the following: squadron. What about the advanced need a runway to take-off and land unlike traditional Dr. S. Christopher DRDO has also opened up existing UAVs, which makes it more trustworthy. It will also have version and the Naval variants? Secretary, Department of Defence R&D & Chairman, DRDO Advanced Towed Artillery R&D infrastructure in its laboratories to automatic takeoff and landing capabilities. Rustom-II Gun System (ATAGS) Only five countries in the World have private sector industries for utilisation at will have an enhanced aerodynamic configuration, An indigenous howitzer, a 155 mm x 52 the technology for the 4+ generation a nominal cost to them. These measures digital flight system controls and navigation system. Samudrika for Capital Ships, aircraft and helicopters of the Indian Navy? fighter of the LCA Tejas class. The Defence are bound to encourage and enhance calibre artillery gun, has a firing range of Can you tell us more on the Heavy Drop Advanced Light Towed Array Sonar (ALTAS) Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved R&D activities in private industries. 40 kilometres with advanced features like System, and Controlled Aerial Delivery procurement of 83 LCA Mk-1A Rs at a Advance Light Towed Array Sonar (ALTAS) is state-of-the-art efficient the capability to fire six rounds in just 30 What is the state of the joint ventures System that DRDO has developed? cost of Rs 48,000 Crores for the IAF. sensing system for detection, localisation and classification of submarines seconds. This is jointly developed with mirak for Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile Heavy Drop Systems operating in the below sonic layer. It is useful in Anti-Submarine Warfare companies like M/s.Bharat Forge and M/s. Tejas Mk 2 with a more powerful engine, (LRSAM), and Medium Range Surface-to- (ASW) operations and is the apt senor for warships to locate silent submarines Tata Strategic Electronics Division (SED). improved aerodynamics and additional Air Missile (MRSAM) – on flight trials? ADRDE of DRDO has developed various types of Heavy capable of launching high speed torpedoes. Six technical trials were completed features will be a fifth generation fighter. Drop Systems (HDS) for transport aircraft AN-32 and Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher, LR-SAM is an Advanced air and missile successfully during 2015-16 period. Performance of ALTAS is satisfactory. ADA is pursuing work on the LCA AF IL-76. HDS for AN-32 for stores of 3-tonne weight class Pinaka Mk-3 MBRL defence system to be used in all weather Mk-II, LCA N Mk-II and an Advanced and P-7 HDS for IL-76 for stores of 7-tonne weight Hull Mounted Sonar Advanced (HUMSA) Upgrade System conditions and deal with simultaneous Pinaka Mk-3 MBRL has a range of Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). class have already been inducted into Indian Army. 60-80km with a CEP of 100m threat engagement. LR-SAM provides HUMSA Upgrade Sonar has many advanced features in signal acquisition, DRDO mission mode projects are ultimate protection against a variety The HDS for AN-32 is under production at OFB. P-7 HDS is processing, analysis and display formats. It can detect more targets Airborne Early Warning & Control showcased as the pivot for the Make of aerial platforms in both Land and under production both at OFB & M/s L&T, Mumbai. Naval simultaneously and can identify them than the previous version. The total System, AEW&C India in India programme. Could you tell us Naval Scenarios. Trials have already been versions of AN-32 HDS & IL-76 P-7 HDS have also been hardware is based on latest architecture and the number of cabinets has more on how DRDO has helped develop The Airborne Early Warning & Control conducted on Land-based variant under successfully developed and inducted into Indian Navy. come down from the previous nine to just two and a half. The system a vast ecosystem for the defence development known as MR-SAM for Indian comes with advanced features where signatures of many targets can be system, AEW&C India, is getting ready for industry in the country, and created How about the Naval projects – Advanced Light induction into operational service shortly. At Air Force and Indian Army. DRDO has fault finding mechanism where even the cable fault also is displayed. The better prospects for the MSMEs? developed a truck-based Transporter Erector Towed Array Sonar (ALTAS), Hull Mounted Sonar system can be saved and can be displayed immediately when such targets a price of US $ 120 million, the AEW&C India Advanced (HUMSA) upgrade system, Portable costs less than half of its foreign equivalent. A perception to, ‘Create & Make in India’, is Launcher (TEL) for the missile system. are detected. The system is integrated with many auxiliary systems like Diver Detection Sonar (PDDS), and EW Systems Underwater Communication, Sea Profiling Unit, Radar and many Fire Control

20 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 21 Systems. This Sonar can identify and track Penetration Cum Blast & Thermobaric torpedoes fired from other vessels. (PCB & TB) has progressed. Recently very encouraging results are obtained during Portable Diver Detection Sonar (PDDS) trials of these systems and ammunition. Portable Diver Detection Sonar is used to The major thrust given in this cluster is detect divers and diver delivery vehicles to enhance the production base in the and protect ships at anchor and harbours, country with participation of Indian Private and water-side assets. Five PDDS systems Among some of the interesting materials Industries along with Indian Ordnance are to be developed. A prototype of the the DRDO has brought out for the Factories (IOFs) & Defence Public Sector PDDS has been developed and tested defence forces in the country over the Undertaking (DPSUs). All these efforts shall in the field with satisfactory results. years, the Bullet Proof Jacket (BPJ) seems result into significant enhancement of a bit ordinary. How big is the deal? self-reliance in this critical area of tactical One hears about New Generation requirements of our Armed Services. Anti-Radiation Missile (NGARM) and The materials and material solutions for BPJs Smart Anti Air Field Weapon (SAAW). are advanced and challenging to develop. The ATAG accomplished with new How promising are the flight trials? The first generation all-steel-armour, ‘Jackal’ ammunition being developed will offer of DMRL/Midhani, Hyderabad, has gradually increase in range, accuracy and lethality As part of development of NGARM, two given way to bi-modular structures: ‘Steel + as compared to existing Guns. flight trials have been completed as on Polymer’, ‘Ceramic (Alumina / ZTA) + Steel’, date. Captive Flight Trials (Phase I) have The technology for 120mm PCB & TB ‘Ceramic + Polymer (Kevlar / UHMWPE)’, been conducted during April 16-21, 2016 at ammunition has been established and the latest multi-modular composite Air Force Station, Pune, with the objective by DRDO. Incorporation of these (Kevlar/UHMWPE) with appropriate of proving mechanical integration aspects ammunition to MBT ARJUN will lead in and mostly proprietary Adhesives. of the missile to SU-30MkI for the carriage improving lethality and kill probability. envelop conditions. Strain, temperature, The high performance materials – such as, The technologies involved in the and vibration data were measured at all B4C Powders, other reinforcing materials ammunitions for ATAG & 120mm critical locations on the missile, while the {Chopped SiC, Nano materials (CNT, Nano PCB & TB involve the thrust areas like aircraft was performing various maneuvers. Clay, Powders of B, Alumina, Sic etc) and propellant, materials, manufacturing The post flight data analysis has shown that Graphene / Fullerenes} and advanced and system integration. all the structural design parameters were Kevlar and UHMWPE grade fabric materials within the predicted bounds and based on are not available in India; and, all of As India embarks on a major the results, NGARM is cleared for carriage them are to be imported from a handful modernisation drive for its armed conditions at station 8 on Su-30MKI. of countries having the technology. forces, does DRDO envisage a more proactive role in facing the challenging Drop Flight Trial of NGARM from Su-30 Several critical Material Technologies demands of advanced technology? was conducted during December 15- for the BPJ development, viz., Reaction 19, 2016 at 5Wg AF Station, Kalaikunda Bonding (with proprietary Sintering Aids), Since DRDO got into doing larger with the objective of demonstrating Compression Moulding, Hot Pressing, programmes like the IGMDP, It has now separation characteristics of NGARM CIP+HIP, Dissimilar Materials Joining, original become an accepted norm that every R&D when released from the aircraft. The Interface Design and newer Configuration programme for developing a defence missile was released from station 8 of Design have been established through DOE. system will simultaneously generate the aircraft at Mach number 0.8 and relevant advanced technologies as well altitude 6.5 km. During the flight trial, high Speaking of new types of munitions, as raise essential R&D infrastructure in the speed recording of the separation was ATAG system and the Penetration cum country. It has now become perceptible that carried out along with measurement of blast and Thermobaric ammunition the practice has, over the period, paid off. the missile rates and acceleration using for 120 mm Arjun Tank etc, what a sensor package unit. Both the video are the major thrusts in the area of Our indigenous systems have come to be data and the sensor data indicate safe armament and combat engineering? recognized as world-class and their export separation of NGARM from the aircraft. potential is on an upward trend. The Artillery ATAG is a Towed Gun successfully realized by Gun System (ATAGS), Pinaka MBRL, AEW&C Thus the above two flight trials have DRDO with Industry Partners. This is a major India, LCA Tejas, Akash Missile, BrahMos successfully demonstrated carriage envelop system for Indian Armed Forces realized Cruise Missile, Sonars, Underwater Acoustic clearance and safe separation release of in the country after a gap of few decades. Communication system, Torpedoes, and BFS NGARM from station 8 of Su-30MKI. The other major tactical systems required Radar are good examples proving the point. by Armed Forces like Pinaka Rocket system, We feel assured that DRDO is equipped to various types of ammunition including face technology challenges of the future. n

22 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 23 BDL: Dynamic Guidance in Missiles

Bharat Dynamics Ltd. (BDL), a Miniratna Public Sector Enterprise, is amongst a few industries in the world growth of our organisations in the fast- having capabilities to changing business environment. SODET produce state-of-the-art gives us a platform wherein we can col- guided weapon systems. lectively chalk out issues, share knowledge, The Company is poised experience and best practices in individual to enter new avenues of organisations for the benefit of others. As manufacturing, covering Chairman, I will try to synergise strengths a wide range of weapon and channelize efforts towards cohesive systems such as Surface- partnership for combined benefit as our is- to-Air Missiles, Air Defence sues and opportunities are similar. Systems, Heavy Weight Torpedoes, Air-to-Air We all have a strong pool of executives with Missiles etc., making it vast knowledge & expertise in their own a world-class defence fields, who are our assets. Their tacit knowl- equipment manufacturer. edge and experience can be channelled BDL has also entered into through different avenues to benefit other the area of refurbishment members of SODET. We intend to form cohe- and life extension of sive groups and constitute Sub-committees missiles. to provide direction in important areas like R&D, Benchmarking for organisational In connection with AERO excellence, Exports, Contract management, INDIA 2017, V Udaya SCM, Quality, etc., and also in other areas like Bhaskar, CMD, BDL talks FDI, DPP, etc. We have planned for regular to Aeromag Asia about interactions wherein recommendations from the Company. Here are the these committees/groups will be deliber- V Udaya Bhaskar excerpts: ated and progressed for desired results. CMD, BDL You have won national accolades for your contribution to indigenization in missile With a record sales turnover for the year We have acquired land at Amaravati in production. What are the prospects for 2015-16, BDL is poised for new avenues of Maharashtra. This facility earmarked for achieving self-reliance in the technological growth. Could you tell us more about the setting up production of our new project domain while consolidating your manufac- new units for Very Short Range Air Defence VSHORADS. BDL is the Lead Integrator and turing base for guided weapon systems? Missile and Surface to Air Missile Defence production Agency for this project. While What are the major challenges? Project? DAC has given its approval for this project, the proposal is in the final phase of identify- We have over four decades of experience in Our Sales turnover for FY 2015-16 has ing the foreign partner. manufacturing of guided weapon systems. crossed Rs 4,100 Crore, which is the high- We have acquired expertise in missile tech- est ever. We achieved an increase of 48% We have acquired land at Ibrahimpatnam in nology and also proved our R&D capability over the previous year. BDL is growing at an Telangana. We are setting up state-of-the- through indigenisation of many sub-sys- astounding pace at an average over 45% in art facilities for manufacturing, assembly, tems. We have indigenized to the maximum the last three years. It was never easy for us; testing of Sub-systems, missiles and weapon extent possible in our products except for especially the Two Regiment order of Akash systems of SAM class in this Unit. We will items which are meant for all time import as SAM of Indian Army had its own challenges. complete Phase-I works by mid of FY 2017- per ToT agreements. We had to cope with the delivery schedules 18 and planned to operationalize this Unit in spite of the enormous delay in supply of by end FY 2017-18. With success stories from our past, we TATRA vehicles from OEMs, which are used have proved our capability in R&D. For the as a base for the majority of ground support Regarding Innovation and Synergy in R&D record, Fagot Launcher Adopted to Milan equipment. We have addressed issues in our among Defence Public Sector Undertak- Equipment (FLAME) was developed by supply chain, which is now consistent in pro- ings and private enterprises, your mission BDL, where FAGOT Launcher was modified viding inputs. We are poised to realise sched- statement on taking over as the Chairman and made compatible to fire both FAGOT ules as per plan. We are confident that new of the SODET underscores a vital need. How ATGMs(Russian) and MILAN ATGMs (French), Orders on TOT from M/s RAFAEL, M/s IAI i.e. do you propose to go about it? which were supplied to the Indian Army. This SPIKE ATGM, MRSAM (Army), for which price was a very cost effective solution given by negotiations have concluded, will be placed As members of Society of Defence Technolo- BDL. We have also developed the test equip- on BDL in the 1st quarter of FY 2017-18. BDL gists (SODET), we all share similar dreams of ment for Konkurs ATGM, which is of Russian is fully geared up to take on these orders. serving the nation while ensuring sustained origin. Another significant and notable R&D achievement is the development of Counter

24 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 25 Measure Dispensing System (CMDS) which of French origin. With the above strength, What is unique about your concurrent is now part of almost all Aircrafts of Indian we will be fulfilling the deliverable require- engineering approach for manufacturing a Armed Forces. ments of LR & MR SAM, SPIKE ATGM and wide range of weapon systems like surface other projects of MoD. to air missiles, air to air missiles, air de- We have successfully flight-tested an ATGM, fence systems and heavyweight torpedoes? designed and developed by BDL with a While executing projects through Transfer of range up to 2.8 km. This will be produced in Technology from French, Russian and Israeli The concept of concurrent engineering is to two versions. One with wire guidance and firms, BDL has assimilated technologies involve the production agency right from other is an IIR version., which uses thermal effectively. We believe that better products the development stage to series production. intelligent vision, which is under develop- can be supplied to Indian Armed Forces with This helps both the design and the produc- ment. We were able to achieve this with our synergized efforts of partners. This is possi- tion agency to synergise their efforts to experience and knowledge acquired over ble through joint ventures. Though we have facilitate a seamless transition from develop- the years, the establishment of necessary not entered into until now, we have received ment to production. The success of Prithvi infrastructure and induction of specialised proposals, which we are examining. We are SSM under IGMDP and the latest Akash SAM manpower to facilitate to our indigenization open to joint ventures with suitable partners can be quoted under concurrent engineer- programmes. to assimilate advanced manufacturing and ing, where BDL has actively participated programme management technologies and right from the design stage of these weapon R&D has been one of our thrust areas and skills. systems. This concept provides an oppor- concerted efforts are being put to pro- tunity to both design and the production gress in this direction with the support BDL’s Rapid Indigenization and Engineer- engineers to iron out issues that may arise of academia, industry, IDST and research ing Team has identified items for indi- when the project runs into mass production. laboratories. We were able to induct young genization and outsourcing, confirming and talented engineers from some of the your commitment and proactive support What is the latest on upgraded, new IITs, NITs, DIAT-Pune through campus recruit- for ‘Make in India’ initiative. How is the generation versions of the Akash Weapon ments. We have a plan to maintain of the response? Does it have a wider impact on System? strength of 100 officers dedicated to R&D in the private sector? DRDO as the chief designing agency is work- various projects. ing on upgraded versions of Akash SAM like In line with the initiative of Govt. of India and Akash 1S and Akash NG. We have brought Could you give us an overview of our to support Indian private industry, we have in a new policy of working in these projects integrated guided missile development our Director(Technical) as Nodal Officer not only as concurrent engineering partner programme in the backdrop of the success- but also as Co-developer inclusive of partial ful test firing of BDL MRSAM? to interact with the industry. Apart from items meant for indigenization, we have also funding for the development. BDL has been an integral part of IGMDP listed on our website explosive composi- Could you tell us more on refurbishment and since its inception for all programmes and tions and Warhead requirements for BDL up gradation of missiles and launchers like has been a successful partner. Development products. We have many vendors approach- the Konkurs-M, the Milan etc? of Prithvi SSM and its variants is an example. ing BDL to study the components and their The success of this partnership, where the BDL is identified as Nodal Agency by production agency is involved in concurrent Services for the refurbishment of various vin- development mode with the design agency, tage missiles in their possession and other has been one of the practising successful systems. Moreover, we being the production concepts across the globe. agency for both Konkurs and Milan ATGMs, possess the knowledge and expertise BDL has been successfully delivering to take up any up gradation required for weapon systems of Russian and French these weapon systems. We have success- origin like the Konkurs ATGM, Invar 3UBK20 fully completed refurbishment of SAMs like Round and Milan ATGMs, respectively, to the OSAAK and other systems like P-III and are in Armed Forces based on Transfer of Technol- the process of taking up other systems like ogy. BDL’s ability to handle multiple projects technical documentation but the end results KVADRAT has proved that our skill set has matured to are not encouraging with regard to taking handle various complex and varied challeng- up indigenization of these items by private We have also developed low-cost ATGM es in the production of weapon systems. vendors probably for various reasons like launcher, Flame Mark-I & II for firing Milan long term orders, License, technology etc. missiles. Similarly, Konkurs launchers can With this backdrop, we have been able to be upgraded with to advanced guidance shoulder higher-level responsibility and systems such as RF. We are now working on become part of the successful collaborat- the development of launching system to fire ing of development and production efforts Do the start-ups and MSMEs make use of RF ATGM. of DRDO and Israeli Defence industries in the relaxation of norms with regard to the on-going LR and MR SAM projects, wit high-tech defence manufacturing segments What would be highlights of BDL displays consortium approach. like guided weapon systems? What is the at the Aero India 2017 in Bengaluru? response of the private sector enterprises BDL has a record of accomplishment of for BDL offering its test facilities for them? This AEROINDIA is going to be significant for being a successful production agency and us as we are going to aggressively explore lead integrator in certain projects with BDL has ensured that procurement poli- the export potential of our products includ- international collaboration and partner- cies and manuals are updated with the ing products being produced on ToT from ships, ranging from French, Russian and relaxed norms provided for Start-Ups and foreign OEMs and also indigenously devel- Israeli involvement. What is the scope for MSMEs. We are ensuring compliance with oped products. We have had some positive assimilating advanced manufacturing and these norms by duly incorporated in all our and fruitful discussions with the Vietnamese programme management technologies enquiries and Tender documents. Relaxation delegation, where they have expressed keen and skills through new joint ventures? with regard to tender fee and Earnest Money interest in Akash SAM. MoD has been pro- Deposit (EMD) is maximum utilised whereas viding tremendous support and direction to We have established ourselves as a suc- we are yet to see Start-Ups & MSMEs utilis- BDL towards export of our products. BDL is cessful partner in all projects with interna- ing relaxation provided in terms of on prior also hoping to enter into an association with tional collaboration. This includes KONKURS, experience and turnover. development partners for enhancing our KONKURS-M ATGMs, INVAR 3UBK20 Round R&D capabilities in this Airshow. of Russian origin, and Milan, Milan 2T ATGMs n

26 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 27 Direct procurement of Rafale Aircraft from M/s Dassault, France: BEL is interacting BEL Supporting the Nation’s with M/s Dassault and M/s Thales for Electronic Warfare Suite and Radar required for Rafale Aircraft program. Safety and Security Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) i.e. Fully Active Phased Array Radar LLTR (Low-Level Transportable Radar) is under Production under ToT from Thales, France.

Please elaborate on the latest achievements in the development of indigenous radar systems.

DRDO Lab LRDE is our strategic design partner in this success. BEL has also successfully inducted Rohini’s variant The highlight of BEL’s outdoor display The Navratna PSU, Bharat Electronics 3D-Tactical Control Radar in the Indian will be the Army version of the Akash Army and Revathi in the Indian Navy. Ltd primarily manufactures advanced Missile System, including the Troop electronic products for the Indian Level Radar, Troop Control Centre, Troop Similarly, 3D portable radar, Aslesha, is a Armed Forces. BEL is one of nine Power Supply Vehicle. Mast and Energy PSUs under the Ministry of Defence. great success. BEL has secured business Shelter will also be on the show. of its variant called Bharani-II. BEL is also developing the mountain version of Aslesha Starting from a single Unit in Jalahalli, Please share with us your structure and CMMi Level 5 certified Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) radar, Aslesha Mk-II. New developments Bangalore, BEL has established its recent successful supplies to Software Development Centre of BEL for helicopters and aircraft, LED-based with DRDO are in the field of 4 Dimensional, presence across the country by the Indian armed forces? setting up eight other Units – in have significantly helped in overcoming Taxi / Landing lights, Aircraft Navigation Medium range, Fully Active Phased Array Radars like Arudhra Radar, Mountain Radar Ghaziabad, Pune, Machilipatnam, BEL has successfully executed many notable many critical sourcing problems at critical Lights for LCA and Su 30 aircraft. and Ashwini Radar. BEL is also working with Panchkula, Kotdwara, Navi Mumbai, orders for the Indian Armed forces. These phases of the project. BEL is also assisted Our Chennai Unit manufactures the Thales through Joint Venture Company, Chennai and Hyderabad. Each include Akash Weapon Systems for the by its overseas offices in US and Singapore Compact Multipurpose Advanced Stabilised BEL Thales Systems Limited, on the Unit has a specific product mix Indian Army and the Indian Air Force, for sourcing imported components. Platform (CoMPASS), which is a highly development of Long Range High Power and customer focus. BEL has also 3D Tactical Radar for the Army, Passive Tell us about your ongoing projects stabilised, multi-sensor, electro-optical Radar and Multi Function Radar Pharos. set up a wide network of offices Night Vision Devices, Low-Level Light for the Indian Air Force? payload having EO elements like thermal and service centres countrywide Weight Radar for the Air Force, Fire Control imager, colour TV camera, laser range finder/ BEL has extensive experience as well as two overseas offices Systems for the Navy, Ship Data Network BEL has manufacturing Units at 9 locations designator. Till now the Unit has supplied in modernization of legacy IAF – in New York and Singapore. and new generation Sonars for the Navy. pan India. Seven of our Strategic Business these systems for ALH and Mi 17 platforms. systems. Please provide some of the Units are certified for AS9100 Rev C latest examples in this regard? BEL was established to meet the Significant orders received by BEL in the Aerospace standard. The facilities for BEL is working in many new strategic specialised electronic equipment recent past include Integrated Air Command manufacturing of avionics products are also areas such as AESA based modern Multi- BEL with its three-tier R&D approach requirements of the Indian Defence Control System, Weapon Locating Radar, spread across our different units as follows: mode Radars for Airborne applications, and commitment to the user is able to Services. While this continues to Hand Held Thermal Imager with Laser Next Generation Electronic Warfare suites address the obsolescence of the legacy be its prime focus, the Company Range Finder, Ground Based Mobile ELINT, The Bangalore Unit has been instrumental for fighter Aircraft & Helicopters, sensors radars and maintain the system beyond its has a significant presence in the Integrated Communication System, Sonars in engineering, manufacturing and supply and data links for UAVs, Integrated EW expected life, viz THD 1955 and TRS 2215 civilian market, too. BEL exports for Submarines, Electronic Ammunition of products like Radar Warning Receiver, systems for various terrains / ships, AESA for the last 40 and 30 years, respectively. some of its products and services Fuzes, Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Avionics Package Components, e.g. Digital based Air Defence Surveillance and Fire to a number of countries as well. Vehicle and EW System for IAC. Flight Control Computer, Air Data Computer, Control Radars, Tactical Communication BEL is actively working on the following Function Sensor Display Unit, Stores programs: Self Protection Suite comprising In this interview, Mr M V Gowtama, Give us an update on Akash and Systems, Battlefield Management Systems, Interface Box, Pylon Interface Box, etc in of Mi17 upgrade (MLH) Program; EW Chairman & Managing Director, other missile programmes where Multi-sensor Stabilisation Systems with large numbers to HAL/ Indian Air Force. Suite for MiG-29 Upgrade Program; BEL outlines his priorities and BEL’s BEL is actively involved? sensors, Electronic suites for Gun upgrade preparations for Aero India. and new gun program with Target CAIMAN Pod for Mirage Upgrade Mr M V Gowtama Presently, BEL is also exploring both Program; and Self Protection Suite Akash is the first indigenously developed acquisition and Fire Control capabilities. Chairman & Managing Director, BEL indigenous development options / for AVRO Replacement Program. air defence missile system in our country, Collaboration with foreign partners for realised by DRDO with support from The important projects that BEL is doing for servicing the EW suite requirement of How does BEL intend to further BEL, BDL & private players. It is a massive, the Indian Air Force as Offset Exports are: various other Air / Helicopter Platforms. increase its export? state-of-the-art missile system, which has Can you tell us about the main features include the Software Defined Radio – BEL is involved in the development of AVRO Aircraft Replacement Program: been realised through professional project of BEL’s participation in Aero India 2017? Airborne & AFV versions (with Live Display), payloads for RUSTAM UAV along with BEL will supply Defensive Aid Systems BEL has a dedicated International management spearheaded by BEL. While Radio on The Move (ROTM), Stars V Mk-III, DRDO and other similar programs. Marketing Division for providing a focus BEL will showcase its capabilities spanning CNR MK-II, SATCOM terminal Manpack the Radars, Control Centres, Simulators, (DAS) for this program which consists of for harnessing the export potential every domain of its business – Electronic & Handheld and Advanced Landing associated maintenance vehicles and the BEL’s Ghaziabad Unit is involved in supplying the integration of Radar Warning Receiver of defence electronics products and Warfare & Avionics, C4I Systems, Ground Communication Terminal. Also integrated software for the System are the IFF Mk IX (Identification Friend and Foe) (RWR), Missile Approach Warning Systems systems. BEL has been exporting various Communication Systems, Electro-Optics, on display will be the complete range of supplied by BEL, the missiles are from systems for aircraft for the Navy. (MAWS) from BEL and Countermeasure products and services to various countries Radars, C4I solutions, Energy Shelters Electro-Optics being demonstrated live. BDL, Squadron Control Centre is from ECIL It is developing the IFF Mk XII systems Dispensing System (CMDS) from M/s BDL. such as USA, Germany, France, Sri and Missile Systems. BEL will also display and the Launchers are supplied by Tata which will be used in all military aircraft. Lanka, , Indonesia, Vietnam, its R&D capabilities by demonstrating BEL will display a host of new radars Power SED and L&T. There are around 500 Survey and Target Towing Aircraft Myanmar, , Namibia and Honduras. some of its new products/technologies. –Ground Penetrating Radar, Through vendors, out of which 108 are MSMEs. The manufacturing Unit at Panchkula program: BEL will supply Radar Warning Wall Radar, Schilka Weapon System, has developed Head Up Display (HUD) Receiver (RWR) for this program. To increase the export business, BEL is Electronic Warfare & airborne products Weapon Locating Radar and Mine Field BEL with nine Strategic Business Units systems for LCA and HJT in association This program is under TEC stage. continuously interacting with current and on display will include avionics for Light Recording System. A C4I Systems capability (SBUs) in its Bangalore plant and others with CSIO. It has also designed the Night prospective customers for future business Combat Aircraft (LCA), Light Weight ESM demonstration will be showcased in a in eight more Units across India, sourced Flying system for LCA (AF) and LCA (N) Medium Range Maritime Reconnaissance development and giving major thrust for System for Helicopters and LRUs for live Customer Experience Centre during many systems / sub-systems for Akash which aids in both internal and external Aircraft Program: BEL will supply a long-term relationship. BEL is trying to Rustom (UAV). the Exhibition. Naval Systems capability from various SBUs specialising in a illumination of aircraft. These are being Trilink, IFFI Mk XII, Software Defined understand the customer’s requirement and will be showcased through Advanced particular segment of the company’s supplied to LCA of the Air Force. In future, Radio (SDR), EOS CoMPASS and Ku- offering the latest products and services. Communication systems on display will Composite Communication System. product portfolio. The three level R&D the Unit plans to manufacture products like Band SATCOM for this program. BEL is also taking initiatives to modify its

28 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 29 private sector to build a strong industrial base. Such initiatives will help BEL to focus more on core areas and R&D.

BEL has been taking several initiatives in order TECHMETA ENGINEERING (TECHMETA) rises up to challenges on a daily basis to broaden the domestic vendor base by formulating to accompany its clients further in their welded products developments with two a long-term outsourcing main activities: outsourcing and machine manufacturing. and vendor development policy, implementing TECHMETA has been involved for over 50 years with special manufacturing and online vendor registration supply of Electron Bearn Welding (EBW) machines. and e-procurement processes. As a policy, MoD TECHMETA has the largest job shop in and has several contracts from is encouraging all DPSUs to leading aircraft industries such as Boeing, Airbus and from engine manufacturers have common vendor base. ELECTRON BEL is working towards this. and other tier 1 suppliers. current range of products and services to Indian and global market. This JV is jointly suit the requirement of various customers. developing Multi-Target Tracking Radar. BEL has prepared the list of 358 items BEAM ln lndia, TECHMETA has over 30 installations spread over HAL, ISRO (LPSC, reserved for purchase from MSMEs and VSSC & IISU), DRDL, NFC, etc. TECHMETA also has a few references with Bell has entered into various joint BEL is looking for similar Joint Venture this is uploaded on its website. Nodal WELDING private sector customers such as MTAR, Force Motors, etc. ventures with companies abroad. Can partnerships with reputed companies officers are nominated specifically for you share the details of these projects? having complementary strengths in outsourcing and vendor development lt has upgraded the Sciaky EBW m/c. working with HAL-Engine Divn., Bangalore technology to address emerging new at all of its 9 manufacturing Units. BEL has two Joint Venture companies – business. The company is also in the in 2000 and since then, it has been working successfully. At HAL, our machine one with General Electric, USA, and the process of forming a Special Purpose Collaborative R&D process is put in is used for welding of critical engine components such as HP Compressor other with Thales, France. The JVC with Company with Rolta to address the place to further augment BEL’s R&D drum, HP Stator, Aluminium Stators, Rotors, Breather, etc. This machine has an GE, GE-BE Pvt Ltd, manufactures medical Battlefield Management System program. and product design efforts and also equipment like CT Max and X-ray tubes bridge the technology gaps. About 120 internally moving gun and is equipped with our usual HV Convertor, NC Control and recorded a turnover of Rs.79.5 crores Tell us about BEL’s Make projects have already been identified and various fixtures to ensure smooth, reliable and straightened welding. We in the year 2015-16. BEL has 74% holding in India initiatives? for collaborative R&D and 180 partners have also supplied a machine to HAL, Korwa for welding of Gyro Sensors. in the JVC with Thales, BEL-Thales Systems including 75 MSMEs are empanelled. Ltd. This JVC is involved in the design, BEL recognizes outsourcing as one of the TECHMETA is well geared up to the challenges of the current generation aircraft development, marketing and supply of strategic tools to achieve cost benefits. n civilian and select defence radars for the It also complements the strengths of the engine requirements and is continuously providing superior solutions in terms of more customised fixtures, superior control and also improvements in the design of vacuum, pumping configuration, etc.

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Your Excellency Engineer Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, as the Honourable Minister for Transportation and Telecommunications, Kingdom of Bahrain, a close ally of India, how do you perceive the growth of Aero India and Bahrain’s association with it?

Aero India has grown to become a leading civil and military trade event for the region with over 600 exhibiting companies and a strong delegations programme. It is an important showcase for the Indian aerospace industry, particularly in light of your Make In India programme. It is attracting more and more international participation too.

Like in the , the aerospace industry is growing at a rapid rate as demand for air travel is growing rapidly. Events like Aero India and the Bahrain International Airshow allow the aviation industry to come together, do business and discuss the issues affecting the industry in the region.

Bahrain, which hosted the first airport and the first airline in the Gulf, has a proud history in the aviation industry, and the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS), under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, has evolved into one of the most elite business-to-business events on the global airshow calendar. What would be the outstanding features of the 2018 November event?

While we are still some time away from BIAS 2018, we have started working on the preparations as soon as the 2016 Mr. Engineer Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed show ended. We have already confirmed participation Minister for Transportation and Telecommunications, Bahrain from a number of international companies with virtually all the chalets either booked or held in reserve. His Excellency Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed is Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications in the Kingdom The 2018 show will see the exhibition hall double in size taking of Bahrain, with overall responsibility for transport up the entire hanger space at the Sakhir Airbase. We have already infrastructure, policy, regulation and the development reserved space in the hall and based on feedback to date, we are and delivery of projects. He is also the Chief Executive of expecting significant growth in international participation. the Economic Development Board, the public agency for attracting inward investment into Bahrain. He serves as With networking once again top of the agenda, we will board member of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, be hosting a conference programme and hosted-buyer Bahrain Economic Development Board, Quality Assurance programme. New for 2018, we will also introduce an on-floor Authority for Education and Training (QAAET), and Higher presentation theatre allowing our exhibitors to run production Education Council (HEC). He holds a Bachelors in Civil demonstrations, seminars and workshops. The Manama Air Engineering from the University of Bahrain and a Masters in Power Symposium organised by the Royal Bahraini Air Force will International Project Management from Leeds University. take place on 13th November 2018. There we welcome Chiefs of Air Staff from around the world to Bahrain and BIAS. In an interview with Aeromag he spoke about India- Bahrain business relations, Indian investments in Bahrain, One of the most significant developments regarding the 2018 show the roadmap for Bahrain’s aerospace industry, the Airport will be the change in the dates. As the fastest growing airshow in the Modernisation Programme, the bus network, plans for the region we have taken the decision to change the dates to 14th–16th GCC rail, land and sea logistics, the restructuring of Gulf November 2018. By creating more time between the Bahrain Air, and many related things. He also discussed the plans International Airshow and the Airshow we hope to create an for aviation and tourism sectors, the Bahrain International annual showcase for the Middle East aerospace industry, optimising Air Show (BIAS) and Aero India 2017. He extolled India’s the potential of BIAS in response to the growing industry demand. initiatives such as Make in India and Start Up India as key to encouraging two way investments. Excerpts: India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas built by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited made its international debut at last year’s Bahrain International Airshow held at the Sakhir industry and generated some interest from a number of countries. , even before it was inducted to Indian Air Force As well as reflecting the growing strength of the show, it also squadron. How was the reception for the LCA in Bahrain? symbolised the strong relations between Bahrain and India. As one of the smallest and lightest aircrafts in its class, the Tejas’ As a manifestation of great co-operation between the two manoeuvrability was quite impressive and was received with nations, Indian Air Force Helicopter Display Team Sarang significantly positive response. We were delighted that BIAS16 too was invited by the Royal Bahraini Air Force for the was chosen for its international debut. Our extensive delegations Airshow in Bahrain in January 2016. Such goodwill gestures programme with senior government and military officials in have a great affirmative impact on bilateral relations. attendance meant the aircraft was seen by the who’s who of the How do you propose to strengthen these ties further?

32 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 33 The economic and cultural ties the show will take place in alternate years launched its new $6.6m warehouse as a between our two peoples stretch back with a gap of one year to the . ‘regional hub for sales and distribution thousands of years. India has always activities to the Northern and Middle been an important partner for Bahrain Showcased as Asia’s Premier Airshow, Eastern markets’. In April 2016, Ion and we only expect that to grow in Aero India offers wider networking Exchange, a leading Indian environment the coming decades. Furthermore, opportunities for international solutions provider, established a new Bahrain is home to more than 350,000 players in aerospace, defence, civil chemical blending facility to serve as Indians—a significant proportion of a total aviation, airport infrastructure and an export hub for GCC region, further population of just over a million people. defence engineering. What would be demonstrating the commitment of Bahrain’s focus of attention here? Indian firms to invest in Bahrain. Our continued participation in Aero India is simply an extension of this deep rooted At the show we hope to meet our existing Revolutionary initiatives such as Make relationship, and during the team’s visit to business partners who exhibited at BIAS in India and Start Up India are key to the show they will be holding meetings and also strengthen our relationships with encouraging two way investment, and we with key Indian aviation businesses the DRDO. We will also be networking with expect to see further co-operation between advanced minds who are looking for opportunities in other leading Indian and multi-national Bahrain and India in the coming years. Bahrain and the larger GCC market. organisations with a view to securing their participation at the show in 2018. Being the minister responsible for public Equally, we hope to increase Indian transport, civil aviation, ports, and the participation at BIAS through the expansion When His Majesty King Hamad bin Bahrain Post, you have leveraged the infinite expertise of the Indian Pavilion and inviting larger Isa Al Khalifa visited India last time, a projects for integrated connectivity delegations. The aviation industry in India is number of MoUs were signed between with a new port, modernisation of now big business as commercial passenger the two nations, including $450 million the airport infrastructure and a rail travel becomes as popular as train travel. bilateral trade and investment. How network. What are the new updates? At the recent India Aviation Summit it was satisfied are you with the growing announced that major The Ministry of Transportation investments would be made and Telecommunications is in airport infrastructure. As currently embarked on the Airport more airports in India come Modernisation Programme alive, I am sure there will (AMP), which aims to increase be more opportunities for the Airport’s capacity to 14 Bahrain-India cooperation. million passengers per year.

Additionally, the The AMP, a project exceeding development of our own $1 billion, will be the first major airport infrastructure under infrastructure development project for the airport in over 30 years. We the Airport Modernisation opportunities for investment and have appointed all the key contractors for Programme will see the new passenger co-operation with India under the this project and the enabling works are well terminal at Bahrain International Airport new initiatives like Make in India? building its capacity to 14 million underway in line with the project schedule passengers annually. I am sure we will be We are delighted with the progress to complete the first phase in 2019. looking at areas in which Indian businesses that has been made in recent years and In 2015 we successfully launched a can participate in this $1.1 billion project. are very excited about the potential brand new public transportation system, for further growth in trade and completely revamping Bahrain’s bus The Kingdom’s investment incentives, investment in the coming years. its strategic location as a gateway to network introducing the most advanced The trusted specialists for the GCC States and the US $1.5 trillion In recent years, significant efforts have buses available. We are now embarking on GCC market are major highlights for been made to enhance our mutual our rail plans, with the recent appointment complete engineering solutions the Bahrain Airshow, with a record relationship. The visit by a Bahrain business of IDOM Consulting to conduct a full of over 30,000 trade visitors, 135 delegation led by His Majesty the King of feasibility study and lay out an action plan for introducing rail into Bahrain. participating companies and total Bahrain to India in 2014 was a testament Nasmyth Group’s advanced engineering expertise provides the deals worth $ 9 million. India’s DRDO is to the strong ties. During the Bahrain- On a larger scale, we are also working with among the major official delegations at India Business Forum in 2014, Bahraini benefits of a global, optimised, single source manufacturer, our neighbours to set the plan for the GCC the event. Do you expect more Indian companies announced a total of seven rail, which will enhance connectivity within capable of supplying small individual components through to participation for the next edition? deals with their Indian counterparts and the region, offering huge opportunities large, complex, multi-part assembled products and structures. a total of 27 deals between key business for businesses operating here. Yes, we hope so. Our delegations team organisations from both India and Bahrain, will be working with the Indian Embassy including the signing of 12 memoranda of in Bahrain to compile a list of key figures Simultaneously, we are further developing Our new Nasmyth India facility, based in Bangalore, understanding, comprising of $450 million our land and sea logistics. Bahrain’s main on both the civil and commercial side worth of bilateral trade and investment. manages our well established Asian supply chain and offers to invite as part of a delegation. port, Khalifa Bin Salman Port, was opened in 2009 and is operated by APM Terminals complimentary engineering services. Since then, co-operation and Bahrain, a subsidiary of AP Moller-Maersk, It is also one of the key reasons why my investment between the two and is today one of the leading regional team is attending Aero India. We have a full countries have continued to grow. Visit us on Stand AB3.1E, Hall AB, at Aero India, diary of engagements and will be meeting ports in terms of efficiency. This is 14-18 February 2017. with existing and potential participants There are also currently a number of complemented by the Bahrain Logistics at the show such as DRDO, ADA, HAL leading Indian companies with established Zone (BLZ), located adjacent to the port, Or contact us at [email protected] and MOD. India was a major exhibitor at offices or facilities in Bahrain. These include offering logistics companies a convenient BIAS16 and we hope to be able to double Electrosteel, Chemco, Ion Exchange, JBF location close to the port and only 15 the size of the Indian Pavilion for 2018 Industries, Tata Consultancy Services, minutes away from the Airport, and 30 and become a showcase for the Indian ICICI Bank and State Bank of India. minutes from the King Fahd Causeway aerospace industry in the MENA region. which links us to the Kingdom of Saudi Nasmyth Group Indian businesses are constantly looking Arabia. We are looking into developing The Bahrain International Airshow is a great at further opportunity to invest in Bahrain, Phase 2 of the BLZ as we have witnessed Success through excellence opportunity for Indian businesses to explore and in February 2016, Electrosteel Castings growth in demand with almost 80% of www.nasmythgroup.com the Middle East market, particularly now that the existing BLZ land now occupied.

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210x297_Aero2.indd 1 24/01/2017 17:08 All of these initiatives together form an In 2016 at the Bahrain International and growth in any country. Without the safe integrated transport and logistics network Airshow, we announced Gulf Air’s and efficient movement of people, goods which will be further enhanced once the restructured aircraft orders, comprising and information, businesses cannot thrive. new passenger terminal building at the 45 aircraft with Boeing and Airbus in Bahrain International Airport is open. deals worth a combined total of USD7.6 The growth of tourism in the Arab world billion. This ensures that we maintain has been a significant factor in driving You had envisaged plans for restructuring one of the youngest fleets in the region aviation growth in the region, and we are the national carrier, Gulf Air. Have while building upon our award-winning witnessing a growth in these industries’ you made a significant breakthrough reliability and on-time performance. contribution to GDP. These industries Interoperability in the highly competitive region? The orders consist of 16 Boeing 787-9 are critical to stimulating investment, Dreamliners, 17 Airbus A321neo and 12 creating jobs and increasing trade. Gulf Air is undeniably back on track since Airbus A320neo aircrafts. Deliveries of these its restructuring. In 2015, our financial aircrafts will commence from Q2 2018. The aviation sector in the Middle East is losses fell by 88% in the three years since experiencing a 7% growth driven mainly we embarked upon our restructuring We are now looking forward to a by travel demand locally and the healthy strategy, with annual losses dropping by growth in the African and Asian regions. prevails here. period of strategic growth for Bahrain’s almost BHD40 million over 12 months. From national carrier, and renewed focus on This is why you are seeing major investment BHD62.7 million in 2014 to BHD24.1 million passenger comforts and convenience. being made in airport infrastructure across in 2015 is a landmark 62% reduction. Our business strategy for the airline will the Gulf, for example. What we would continue to evolve over time, adapting like to see in the future is improvement I am proud of the achievements we have to industry variables to ensure that we in airspace capacity, roads network and made including a record reduction in continue to tap into Gulf Air’s truest immigration policies, all of which form annual losses, an improved performance potential so that we remain a key part of the framework in which the sector and an increasingly positive financial player in the competitive environment can continue to grow. I am confident trajectory for our national carrier. and market in which we operate. that Bahrain is on the right track in this industry. We have a lot more work to do, We are further stabilizing and strengthening What is your vision for developing and all the steps that are currently being the business in both short and long term. the Arab World’s aviation and tourism taken will help us move in that direction. As we successfully eradicate legacy debts, sectors—calling for more investment, Gulf Air is further enabled to manage bilateral trade and job creation? n its controlled future growth, with the capabilities to further invest in the airline’s I always say that the transportation industry ongoing growth and development. is a key driver of economic development

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RC_Interop India Ad_Aeromag_Aero India PreShow_280x205.indd 1 2/3/17 7:42 AM Tejas has been evaluated in extreme tropical such as a telescopic Landing Gear for High c. Hot refuelling is demonstrated and conditions like sandy, sea level, hot and Sink Rate landing, Arrester Hook System, a record flying of 3 hour duration LCA, a Dream Come True cold conditions. And Tejas EW suite has LEVCON to reduce the approach speed and had been achieved in one sortie been evaluated in realistic conditions at the Improved fuselage design to cater to high Electronic warfare range. With FOC features loads expected for deck operations. Two d. In-Flight Jettisoning has of Air to Air refuelling, Beyond Visual LCA Navy Mk1 prototypes, NP1 (Trainer) and been demonstrated Range (BVR) missiles and Close Combat NP2 (Fighter) are available for flight-testing. for Many: CD Balaji Missile (CCM) integrated, Gun, Carefree e. Preparations towards Arrester manoeuvring, etc., Tejas is expected to be a As a part of stipulated certification process, Recovery are in process. true Air superiority and Air defence weapon there was a need to test the LCA Navy of war, light, agile and manoeuvrable. aircraft ashore for Carrier Compatibility f. Weapon & Sensor testing prior to its test on the carrier. In order to has been initiated The IAF asking for 83 Tejas aircraft, cater to this requirement, the Shore Based Mark 1A version –what would be Test Facility (SBTF) was established at INS A Naval standard Structural Test Specimen the schedule of delivery? Is HAL Hansa, Goa with a take-off area having 14° (STS) has been built and integrated Aeronautical Development Agency, Bangalore, equipped to handle it all? ski-jump and landing area with Arresting with the Main Airframe Structural Test under the Department of Defence, Govt. of Gear System (AGS), along with other (MAST) rig. Testing towards clearance India, is the nodal agency for the design & HAL has drawn the following likely associated equipment. Presently the facility for Carrier Compatibility Tests (CCT) development of LCA. HAL is the principal delivery schedules for 20 aircraft in LCA is fully operational and also being used to on aircraft has been completed. partner in LCA Programme with participation AF Mk1 (IOC) configuration, 20 aircraft in train Indian Navy Pilots on MiG29K aircraft, of DRDO & CSIR Laboratories, Public & Private LCA AF Mk1 (FOC) configuration and 83 in addition to LCA Navy flight testing. Speaking of the indigenous components sector industries and academic institutions. aircraft in LCA AF Mk-1A configuration. of Tejas, there was criticism that most LCA Navy Mk1 demonstrated following of the vital parts are still foreign. ‘Tejas’, Indian Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Production Schedule is like this: 20 aircraft Naval Specific and other Technologies: How would you respond to that? is the smallest and lightest multi-role IOC Standard &4 aircraft FOC Standard are supersonic fighter Aircraft in its class. This targeted to be delivered by 2018-2019 at a. Supersonic Flight achieved on The level of indigenisation is at least to an single engine compound-delta-wing tailless the production rate of eight aircraft in an both LCA Navy Mk1 aircraft extent of 65% currently. The entire structure aircraft is designed and developed by ADA year in 2017-18 and 12 aircraft in an year in along with majority of the aircraft systems to meet diverse needs of Indian Air Force. 2018-19. Remaining 16 FOC Standard aircraft b. Maiden Ski-Jump was successfully like Fuel, Hydraulics, Environmental Control, are targeted to be delivered by 2019-2020. demonstrated by LCA Navy Trainer Electrical, etc., of the aircraft is built in the 83 LCA AF Mk1A standard Production (NP1) followed by 12 Ski-Jumps with country. Critical ‘’intelligent’ systems like will commence from 2020-21 with a R73 missiles and Night Ski Jump the computers in Avionics, Weapons and Production Rate of 16 aircraft in a year. Flight Control Systems (FCS), including institutions, public & private industries etc., in addition hardware and software is indigenous. to ADA. It was a challenge to assimilate the technological development by these work centres for the final integration The Naval version of LCA is perhaps the next milestone in the development of This is very critical and completely under of the aircraft. LCA team has done a tremendous job to our control and is considered a key meet the challenge and come out with flying colours. the LCA project. Have you progressed beyond the carrier compatibility enabler towards self-reliance. ADA has played a significant role for indigenous Challenges in development of LCA Tejas were numerous. An flight-testing process of the LCA Naval prototypes, NP-1 and NP-2? development of Line Replaceable Units unstable aircraft configuration and the challenges it poses in (LRU’s) and advanced technologies along terms of handling and controllability and at the same time with development of Light Combat Aircraft to provide utmost reliability with extremely high agility was The primary objective of the LCA Naval variant is to operate from an Aircraft Carrier (LCA) Programme. So far, 190 LRU’s out of one of the fundamental challenges that has been surpassed. 350 LRU’s in LCA have been indigenised and State-of-the art composite structure to the extent of about with STOBAR (Short Take Off But Arrester Recovery) concept with 140 parabolic Ski- another 30-35 LRU’s are in various stages 90% surface area and about 40% by weight is probably of development process. We will continue one of the highest in the world. The LCA team embraced Jump and Arrestor Hook Recovery System. this technology challenge and came out successfully. LCA Navy MK1 aircraft has been developed Complex accessories viz., Aircraft Mounted Accessories incorporating naval specific requirements Cdr. C D Balaji Gear Box (AMAGB) and compact heat exchangers have Programme Director (Combat Aircraft) & Director, been successfully developed and integrated on the Aeronautical Development Agency LCA. The Programme has faced technology challenges, complexity of systems design with very high safety standards, stress on higher degree of indigenised components, changes in weapons configuration, changes Now that India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, Tejas for avionics system architecture, changes in Electronic is part of Indian Air Force 45Squadron Flying Daggers, the Warfare (EW) Suite, quantum change in build standard Aeronautical Development Agency has many reasons to and aircraft fabrication etc., to just name a few. celebrate. Looking back, what was the biggest challenge that you faced in the development of the project? Tejas is acclaimed as the smallest and lightest multi- role supersonic fighter aircraft of its class. How Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)was conceived when there was no infrastructure would you compare it with its nearest competitors base and almost zero technological knowledge base in the country for abroad? What are its unique features? undertaking the enormous task of developing a modern combat aircraft. HF-24 (Marut) aircraft development was the last major combat aircraft Tejas is intended to replace ageing fleet of MIG-21 aircraft development programme and after a gap of two decades, LCA Programme of IAF. It may be mentioned that the aircraft is far superior was launched. LCA was developed virtually from scratch and I feel that it to MiG-21 in all aspects. Further, it is far ahead in terms of was a herculean task to put together critical mass required to execute a technologies and performance when compared to JF-17 programme of this magnitude by networking Public/Private research centres, and at par with Gripen. Some of the unique features of industries and academia all over the country and more importantly instilling Tejas are Agility, Lightweight, use of composite materials, confidence in LCA development team. There are more than 400 work centres Advanced Avionics Suite, Advanced Flight Control System, including HAL, DRDO, CSIR, CEMILAC, DGAQA, PSUs, IAF, IN, academic Advanced Electro-Mechanical System and Safety Features.

38 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 39 technologies and has contributed to the development of skilled scientific& technical work force and also the establishment of various infrastructures in the field of aeronautics in the country. I feel that world is expected to look towards India as a major place of excellence in the field of Aeronautics in near future.

With its induction in 45 Squadron, Indian Air Force, Tejas facilitate a move towards self-reliance in ‘Air Power’ requirement of the Nation. I believe that this is a historic step towards self-reliance in the country and thus Tejas ushers in a sense of pride. to play a major role for replacement of Its development and production within imported LRU’s by ab-initio design. the country gives a big boost to the “Make in India” resolve of the nation. There was speculation on whether we would revisit the Kaveri aero On the eve of Aero India 2017, what major and submitted to the Government. engine project. Do you see any initiatives would ADA be showcasing? Several Configuration Design iterations scope for a collaborative venture are performed and configuration is for making it in India? ADA would showcase the flying prowess of frozen. Next Generation technologies the aircraft in the currently cleared envelope There is a discussion to integrate and flight development are initiated. LCA– Tejas of 8’g’ and higher angles of attack during test an improved version of the Kaveri Programme has given a significant lead the display flying. ADA would display engine in one of the LCA prototypes. in building the aircraft & its technology the LCA cockpit powered up in the static Towards this, a study has been initiated development within our country. ADA display. ADA would showcase the various to check the various interfaces like is confident in taking AMCA Design & variants, both present and future, through structural, systems, software, etc., When Development activities to the next stage. models in the exhibition area. ADA would the engine is made available, integration also highlight the various simulators and As for the Make in India initiative, a will be carried out for testing. systems in the ADA Pavilion for the public whole aerospace industry ecosystem to get a feel for the intricacies involved would have evolved around the ADA Following the success of the LCA project, in a combat aircraft development. the focus now shifts to the Advanced project – could you speak about Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft. the scope of such spin-off benefits n How far have you gone on this line? of growth and development?

Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) LCA as a National Programme, has not is a 5th Generation twin engine fighter only developed Tejas aircraft, but has aircraft in the medium weight category. also enabled technologies in the field of The feasibility study has been completed aeronautics. It has nurtured the aerospace

40 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 41 Rafael : Re-enforcing Relations with India

ships of different kinds, using the same Iron Dome interceptor, Systems Ltd. decided in 2016 to set up a launched at an enemy aircraft day or while enabling the use of the ship’s existing detection radar. joint venture company in India in the highly night and in all weather conditions. Rafael’s SPYDER air defence system is yet another element in Rafael’s specialised areas of Air to Air Missiles, Air The PYTHON-5 IIR air-to-air missile multi-level air defence concept, using the advanced Python-5 and Defence Systems and Large Aerostats. complements the performance of i-Derby missiles for an interception at short and medium ranges. The Joint Venture will provide big the i-DERBY medium range air-to- Rafael’s portfolio of solutions comes together to ensure quick thrust into the field of indigenous air missile. Both missiles are already and effective sensor-to-shooter engagement of evasive, real-time production and development of High operational in several air forces. threats. Rafael will present the unique SPICE Family of air-to- Precision and state of the art Weapon Together the PYTHON-5 and the ground guided bombs, including the SPICE-250 for precise hits Systems in India for the first time. i-DERBY, offer superior warfighting at ranges of 100 km, using smart navigation and scene-matching The Strategic Partnership with technology capability to ensure air superiority technology, and the Spike Family of precise, tactical missiles. Rafael powerhouse and one of the world leaders for pilots in the 21st century. will also present the advanced electro-optical pods – Litening in Defence Technologies, Rafael Advance 5, now with even more advanced navigation and targeting Defence Systems of Israel will mark the In the backdrop of terror strike alerts capabilities and the Reccelite XR pod for optimal surveillance and entry of Reliance Defence in the complex and increasing incidents of infiltration reconnaissance at larger ranges with improved EO performance. field of Missiles manufacturing in India. and insurgency in the border areas, what strategic solutions can Rafael Over 50 per cent of Rafael products – advanced defence What updates can you give us on “pinpoint” for a country like India? systems for land, sea, air and space applications – are the diversity of the full range of intended for export, and among your solid global solutions and high technological and Rafael’s mature, field-proven range of multi- partnerships, where does India figure? How big is the operational capabilities, with special spectral, multi-platform sensors deliver an Indian market vis-a-vis other Asian countries? reference to the Indian context? all-purpose solution for any operational scenario, enabling the detection, location Rafael considers its relationship and cooperation with India as We are very satisfied with the Indian army’s and classification of hostile forces on strategic. We are constantly working for new ways to expand decision to choose the Spike as its next land, sea and air. These include Rafael’s our cooperation and joint ventures and we have already missile, and we are moving towards closing Litening attack and navigation pod, established a joint venture with Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) and the contract. As we indicated earlier, we are Reccelite reconnaissance pod, Toplite negotiating with other local Indian industries, including BDL, aiming for the production of an India-made observation pod, and other advanced BEL as well as with the DRDO. Such cooperation will ensure our Spike missile. The Spike Family of Multi- solutions that enable high-quality imagery mutual success in the development and production of leading Purpose, precise, tactical missiles consists of of the relevant area, off and online. technologies that will best serve both countries well into the missiles for ranges between 150-30000 m. Reliable secure communication and Rafael’s future. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems offers a wide range The Spike Missiles are in use by infantry units networking are crucial to closing the loop. CEO and President, of combat-proven systems which provide the users the most as well as mounted on combat vehicles, Rafael’s Broadband networking systems Mr. Yoav Har-Even advanced solutions and capabilities against all kinds of threats. attack helicopters and naval vessels. The provide maximum connectivity for mobile As India strives to boost its firepower, Spike missiles are combat-proven and and stationary platforms, advanced IP Rafael’s air and missile defence solutions, like Iron in order to face perennial challenges in service in many countries, among Mobile Adhoc Network SDR such as Dome and David’s Sling, have been highlighted in from across the border as well as them: Italy, Germany, the , Rafael’s BNET for tactical operations, cost- Rafael considers its relationship and cooperation with India the earlier editions of Aero India show. How much from insurgents and terrorists, , Poland and now also in India. effective wideband data link solutions, as strategic. With the signing of an inter-governmental can you share on the latest breakthrough – classified what sort of attractive offers can I believe that with our ability for technology designed for use with reconnaissance agreement (IGA) with France for the purchase of 36 Dassault information embargo notwithstanding? you make to the country, given your transfer and the cooperation with the pods, and real-time simultaneous video Rafale fighters India has entered into a long-standing relation high technology solutions with local industries, we shall succeed in and data streaming from multi-sensors. with Rafael. Rafael believes that with its ability for technology Today’s growing challenge of aerial threats to civilian and comparatively high acquisition costs? producing and supplying the army Rafael’s tactical multi-purpose precision transfer and the cooperation with the local industries, it will military targets poses an immense challenge to air defence with an Indian Spike missile to meet weapon systems increase force capability succeed in meeting India’s special needs and requirements. forces around the world. Efficient response is required With the expertise and technologies its special needs and requirements. and offer a wide range of solutions, At the Aero India 2017 in Bangalore Rafael will be displaying its against all types of airborne threats including aircraft, we have developed over the years, we including day, night and all weather technological advancement. In these answers to the questions helicopters, short to long-range missiles, and rockets. are able to provide our user’s system of What’s the prospect for Python 5 conditions, Battle Damage Indication raised by Aeromag Asia, Rafael’s CEO and President, Mr. Yoav Rafael’s multi-layered, mixed weapons provide comprehensive systems, as opposed to just single systems, in programmes like the upgrading and Target Position updates in real Har-Even shares his organisation’s expertise and technologies. protection for armed forces and population centres by in order to give forces the ability to carry of Jaguar fleet of India? time up to target hit. Such an example, delivering victory in the air and full protection on the ground. out missions swiftly and effectively. Such is Rafael’s well-known, highly precise Effective, quick and timely responses must deal with an an example is our sensor-to-shooter If we are looking at the Air To Air area Spike EO missile family, with ranges of entire spectrum of threats, even in the most demanding, concept, incorporating our sensors, the PYTHON-5, a fifth generation air-to- 4-30 km, that can be launched from What would Rafael Advanced Defence Systems be showcasing, saturated attack. Systems need to be transportable by air, communications, active protection systems air missile, provides the pilot engaging aerial, naval and ground platforms, with as a centrepiece, at the Aero India 2017 from among the broad land, and sea to allow flexible deployment and protection. and effectors. Each and every one of an enemy aircraft with a full sphere mid-flight navigation capabilities. spectrum of your products, solutions and capabilities? Iron Dome is the only dual mission counter- these systems is unique in its own way. launch capability. This missile can be Rafael’s solutions for network-centric rocket, artillery and mortar (C-RAM) and Very Short launched from very short to beyond- warfare enable the seamless integration At Aero India 2017, Rafael will display a suite of combat-proven Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) system. What can you share with us regarding visual ranges with greater kill probability, of sensors, intelligence analysis systems, aerial intelligence and sensor-to-shooter engagement systems. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, in partnership with the prospects of joint ventures in excellent resistance to countermeasures, command and control networks, and Rafael has a long legacy of the development of cutting-edge Raytheon USA, has designed David’s Sling, an affordable India – for instance in such sectors as irrespective of the evasive target. shooters, communicating effectively technologies, unique in their capabilities and has proven to and lethal solution against long-range artillery rockets air-to-air missiles, air defence systems, Another advanced missile is the i-DERBY, an through Match Guide’s shared be game-changers in today’s complex battlefield. Starting (LRAR), short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM), cruise large aerostats, land systems, and C41 active-radar air-to-air missile that provides operational picture across the entire with air defence, Rafael has developed and manufactured Iron missiles (CM) and traditional air defence threats. systems for net-centric warfare? fighter aircraft with outstanding and loop, ensuring the fast & effective Dome, a combat-proven system designed for interception of The SPYDER system is a Short and Medium Range Air effective performance in both short ranges neutralisation of time-critical targets. short-range rockets and mortars. This success has led Rafael Defense Missile System designed to engage and destroy a In the biggest joint venture between an and Beyond Visual Range (BVR) intercepts. to spin its breakthrough technology for protection of naval n wide spectrum of threats, such as attack aircraft bombers, Indian Company with any OEM, Reliance The missile enables operational flexibility assets such as ships, rigs, ports, etc. To this end it has come out cruise missiles, UAVs, UCAVs and stand-off weapons. Defence Ltd. and Rafael Advanced Defence and multi-shot capability. It can be with the C-Dome naval air defence system integrated on board

42 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 43 Never Stop Exploring: Discover Europe’s Leading Aerospace Region - Bavaria

Airbus Helicopters

he state of Bavaria located in South tradition in Bavaria. Bavaria is one of just IABG, Siemens, OHB System, T-Systems, Germany is one of the leading high- a few regions worldwide with the entire Diehl, ESG, Rohde & Schwarz, IFEN, Eureka Ttech regions in Europe. The aerospace value-added chain from basic research, and GPP are just some of the potential sector has always been a major focus of the industrial research and development, clients and partners new enterprises might Bavarian State Government. The revenue via prototyping and manufacturing to be looking for. Brought together by Bavarian generated annually in the manufacturing maintenance, repair and overhaul. clusters and networks the ways of mutual aerospace sector is around 7 billion. benefits are various and vitally important The innovation-friendly economic policy to anyone involved in satellite navigation. More than 60,000 employees are working offers extensive development programmes in about 550 companies in Bavaria and initiatives – like, the Cluster Strong Leaders, Strong Vision – including airlines and airports. The non-profit association Bauhaus Initiative or Bavarian funding for aerospace Luftfahrt is an internationally oriented think World leading OEMs such as Airbus applications. Furthermore, the strategy tank initiated by the aerospace companies Defence and Space, Airbus Helicopters programme or the high-tech initiative Airbus Group, Liebherr-Aerospace and MTU Germany and MTU Aero Engines Digital Bavaria of the Bavarian Ministry of Aero Engines as well as the Bavarian Ministry are headquartered in Bavaria. Economic Affairs support the industry. of Economic Affairs. The team of around 50 scientists deals with the future of mobility Tier-1 suppliers such as Diehl Aerospace, The topic of satellite navigation, a segment in general and with the future of air travel Premium Aerotec and Liebherr Aerospace within the aerospace sector, has become an in particular. The research objective is to have already chosen Bavaria as one of their increasingly important factor in the region. main business sites. In addition, a substantial It is the particularly strong application consider the complex system of number of niche suppliers, market leaders orientation of this sector that will contribute aviation from different points of in their respective fields, such as FAG to its remaining significant industry branch view. In every project, the technical, Aerospace, EME, ESG, IABG, Leistritz or Telair in the coming years. Companies find ideal economic, social and ecological aspects characterise the aerospace cluster in Bavaria. access requirements for their projects are considered comprehensively. in Bavaria. Almost 150 companies have Manufacturing of systems and subsystems already settled in Bavaria. They employ • www.bauhaus-luftfahrt.net in aviation, space, defence and security, UAV around 1500 people and generate turnover (unmanned aerial vehicles) as well as top amounting to EUR 350 million. High ranking quality engineering services enjoy a long companies such as Airbus Defence& Space,

44 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 45 Almaz-Antey Corporation to exhibit at Aero India

NASA

the University of the German Armed Therefore, it is able to provide essential Forces, the Munich University of Applied information on business support, links Sciences, Bauhaus Luftfahrt and DLR. to networks and possible collaboration Strong Infrastructure, Strong Airports also supports branches and technologies This is located in the South-East of • www.lb-campus.de partners, tailored proposals for selection Throughout the last decades, the Bavarian with close connections to the aerospace Bavaria. It is a unique ground-based of a location and other information on the industry. These include, for example, new realistic test bed for Galileo applications. Government has been developing and Events & Business Development State of Bavaria and its location factors. The materials, information & communication Initiated by DLR, GATE offers receiver constantly improving the international Opportunities services are confidential and free of charge. The Almaz-Antey Corporation with its seven airports in Munich and Nuremberg. With technologies, mechatronics & automation, manufacturers and application developers The Munich Satellite Navigation Summit, subsidiaries – NPO Almaz, IEMZ Kupol, UMZ almost 250 destinations in around 70 sensor technologies or logistics. various opportunities to test their organised by the Institute of Space JSC, VNIIRA JSC, Granit JSC, NPO Strela countries, Munich Airport has become ideas and conduct experiments. Technology and Space Applications of the and Radiofizika LLC – will exhibit their Germany’s second largest airport and • www.bavAIRia.net • www.gate-testbed.com University of the German Armed Forces, capabilities and products at Aero India in a is regularly awarded as one of the best • www.cluster-bayern.de is a major annual conference. It has common stand of their parent company. airports worldwide(World Airport Award). Strong Institutions The ESA BIC Bavaria, the Business Incubation Centre of the been established as the European and World-famous long, medium and • www.munich-airport.de The German Aerospace Center (DLR)in EuropeanSpace Agency (ESA), international conference with global impact short-range land-based and ship- • www.airport-nuernberg.de Oberpfaffenhofen operates eight scientific based air defence (AD) missile systems, institutes and facilities, e.g. the Institute for This supports startups seeking to realize featuring high-ranking worldwide speakers their business ideas by making commercial from industry, science and governments sophisticated automated control systems, Strong Networks Robotics and Mechatronics or the German REDICOM mobile repair and diagnostic Space Operations Center(GSOC) from use of space technology in other areas of dealing with the directions of satellite In the scope of the State Government’s the economy. It provides financial support navigation now and in the future. Next system and airspace and ground cluster initiative the Bavarian which many manned and unmanned space surveillance radars and radar systems missions are monitored. A new Center for and technical assistance together with first- summit is from 14th to 16th March 2017. aerospace cluster bavAIRia e.V was class partners. Furthermore, entrepreneurs are some of the products which Almaz- Lightweight Construction Technology(ZLP) • www.munich-satellite- established as a network for all players benefit from the ESA BIC network of Antey is showcasing at Aero India. is located in Augsburg. DLR’s Flight Facility navigation-summit.org, involved in the aerospace sector. potential partners throughout Europe. in Oberpfaffenhofen is Europe’s largest Civil products are represented Situated next to the German Aerospace operator of research aircraft for atmospheric • www.esa-bic.de Trade Fair: Aviation Electronics by the exhibits displayed by Center (DLR) in Oberpfaffenhofen near research and earth observation. Europe, Munich VNIIRA,which is a manufacturer of Munich, bavAIRia is well connected to • www.dlr.de Modern and Competitive Educational This premier international conference and air traffic management systems. many potential customers, suppliers Environment with eight universities exhibition focusing on Avionics and Aviation and partners across the aerospace Worthwhile Research offering state-of-the-art study courses Electronics will discuss ‘International “The Almaz-Antey Corporation – a key related to the aerospace sector. A recent Russian air defence weaponry manufacturer Avionics Challenges - Integrating the Single Contact: supply chain in Bavaria and beyond. The Max-Planck Institutes for Astrophysics educational initiative is the faculty Munich ensuring the development-to-disposal life Sky’. The exhibition will demonstrate and John Kottayil | Executive Director Especially small and medium-sized and Extraterrestrial Physics and the Aerospace, a cooperation of the Technical cycle has emphasised the modernisation showcase new products, developments, State of Bavaria India Office companies benefit from its services. The Fraunhofer Institutes for Silicate Research, University Munich, the University of the and repair of its combat gear that is widely technologies and services available Invest in Bavaria – The Business Promotion main task of bavAIRia e.V is to stimulate for Integrated Circuits and for Building German Armed Forces, DLR and Bauhaus operated throughout Southeast Asia. For on the market, and also key elements Agency of the State of Bavaria aerospace innovation, technology Physics represent just some of the Luftfahrt. The main objective of Munich example, Kupol has unveiled a programme of the upgrades and retrofits market. at Bayern International GmbH development and growth by networking Bavarian institutes for fundamental Aerospace is to create a joint research, on modernising the Osa-AKM AD missile Next fair is from 25-26th April 2017. Prestige Meridian 2, 12th Floor, Unit processes between industry, research, research and applied sciences. development and academic centre for system to the Osa-AKM1 version, and 1201, 30 MG Road, Bangalore – 560001 development institutions and policy makers. • www.mpg.de the purpose of pooling key competencies • www.ae-expo.eu UMZ has presented a programme for • www.fraunhofer.de in the areas of aeronautics and space. Tel.: +91-80-40965025 / 26 | upgrading the Tunguska AD gun/missile bavAIRia’s strong commitment and Invest in Bavaria Fax: +91-80-40965027 system to Tunguska-M1 standard and the • www.munich-aerospace.de international orientation traverses The European Southern Invest in Bavaria is the single-stop business Shilka SPAAG to the Shilka-M4 variant,” national borders and enables international promotion agency of the State of Bavaria to john.kottayil@invest-in-bavaria. said Mr. Vyacheslav Dzirkaln, deputy Observatory (ESO) The Ludwig Bölkow Campus business and cluster cooperation in handle all projects by international investors in | www.invest-in-bavaria.com director general for foreign trade. Europe, America and Asia. It regularly It is an inter governmental science Aerospace & Security and technology organisation in to set up new or expand existing businesses n welcomes foreign delegations or supports in Bavaria. Its aim is to guide and support Vyacheslav Dzirkaln said that the concern Bavarian delegations abroad. The cluster astronomy to enable important This is an international innovation hub for had the right to train foreign staff to do scientific discoveries in space. science and business. The aim is to enable companies to make the most of Bavaria’s also takes part in international aerospace excellent location factors and benefits. the aforesaid jobs. The Almaz-Antey fairs, uniting Bavarian companies and researchers and companies from around Corporation is a key Russian integrated • www.eso.org the world to work together at the high expertise under a common roof. Its international team has access to defence contractor with 1,25,000 employees technology site situated in Munich. The The Galileo Test and Development technology networks and personal contacts and with its products in the inventory partners are Airbus Group, Siemens, IABG Next to this, the Bavarian cluster policy Environment (GATE) to research institutes and enterprises. of the armed services of 50 states. along with the Technical University Munich,

46 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 47 Bird Eye STUAS, which enable a wide variety of intelligence gathering capabilities in various spheres of activity. IAI will also exhibit strategic IAI to present a variety of radar systems, satellite communication systems, electro-optical systems using High Definition technology (M19HD, MOSP3000HD and MINI-POP) - modular systems for command and surveillance that are compact, with systems at Aero India stabilized gyros for night and day observation at a competitive price. In addition, IAI will present a variety of mission aircraft for intelligence missions, aerial control and naval surveillance on different platforms, such as AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control), ELW 2090, and the B767-MMTT - an aerial refueling aircraft. IAI will also present its advanced capabilities in the field of cyber warfare.

IAI Ltd. is Israel’s largest aerospace and defense company and a globally recognized technology and innovation leader, specializing in developing and manufacturing advanced, state-of-the-art systems for air, space, sea, land, cyber and homeland security. Since 1953, the company has provided advanced technology solutions to government and commercial customers worldwide including: satellites, missiles, weapon systems and munitions, unmanned and robotic systems, radars, C4ISR and more. IAI also designs and manufactures business jets and aerostructures, performs overhaul and maintenance on commercial aircraft and converts passenger aircraft to refueling and cargo configurations.

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For less loaded North American Alloys. aircraft; various radar systems; nickel alloy & titanium alloy products to key components 3xxx, 5xxx & 6xxx series alloys industries around the world. • Urgent deliveries for vessel modification and UAVs. Collaboration are used. They are also used in hydraulic, oil and repair a specialty. agreements are based on The team of specialists at MCA was brought and fuel systems. transfer of technology for the together with the common goals of provid- ALUMINIUM FOR DEFENCE INDUSTRY benefit of local production as ing the very best in customer service, profes- ALUMINIUM FOR SHIPBUILDING part of the Indian Government’s sional sourcing and the development of MCA UK LTD has developed a range of dies policy of ‘Make in India.’ long term partnerships with both customer MCA UK LTD is the specialist package sup- for the manufacture of special sections and manufacturers. plier of Marine Aluminium Plates, extrusions for the Defence industry in hard alloys like Joseph Weiss, IAI’s President and special sections to the world’s builders 2024/2017/7020/7075 etc. We have become of high speed surface craft, with over thirty and CEO said: “India is one ALUMINIUM FOR AEROSPACE INDUSTRY major suppliers of aluminium mortar tail fins, srael Aerospace Industries (IAI) will of IAI’s leading markets. This important years of experience in the metal industry precision drawn tubular products, special participate in Aero India 2017 (February market is characterized by long-term MCA UK LTD are experienced and estab- we can meet even the most technically sections and bars to defense contractors in 14-18, Bangalore, India). The company collaboration, joint development and At the exhibition, IAI will present a wide lished suppliers of Aerospace application demanding of customer requirements. In Europe, Asia and South America. See specific I variety of strategic defense systems particular we supply: expects to expand collaboration with local production, technology transfer and Aluminium Alloy Rolled, Extruded, Forged, inserts for further details, die drawings are leading companies to integrate strategic technical support over many years. We with an emphasis on MRSAM/LRSAM, Cast and special sections to the world’s available upon request. in the loitering-munition category, • Super format plates up to 3000mm wide state-of-the-art systems for the Indian MOD, are working to continue to maintain this aerospace companies. MCA has access to and 12000mm long in a number of areas; and in accordance status in the future, despite growing featuring the low-cost Green Dragon, the world’s leading mills’ accredited for ALUMINIUM FOR PETROCHEMICAL with the Indian Government’s Make in India competition. The excellent reputation that HARPY NG, HAROP, and for the first time “Performance Excellence Award” by leading • Tread plates in five/diamond & propeller policy. These collaborations are a direct IAI has earned among its Indian customers in India –”Rotem” Multi-Rotor Loitering Aerospace Companies worldwide. pattern INDUSTRY Munitions. Moreover, a wide variety of continuation of IAI’s business deals in India is vitally important to continuing this MCA UK LTD offers a package service for the unmanned aerial vehicles will be on Due to the many advantages of light weight, • Very large diameter seamless pipes/tubes/ which totaled some $ 0.5 billion in 2016. tradition of successful cooperation.” supply of high quality tubular products for display Including the Heron Family and the strength and ease of working aluminium fittings and flanges in alloys 5083/5154 & alloys have many unique applications in air- 6061/6082 the Oil, Gas, Plastics and Chemical Industries. IAI has been working with the Indian craft, space vehicles, missiles, shipbuilding, We supply welded and seamless tubular defense industries and armed forces for power transmission and cryogenics material • Special extruded sections for deck and products, fittings and flanges in Stainless the past 25 years, as part of strategic supplied by MCA has been used in virtually hull planking up to 2100mm wide (die list Steel, Super Stainless and Nickel Alloys. collaboration in many fields. The company all applications in the Indian marketplace available on request) Please see specific inserts for the product collaborates with local companies and works over the decades the company has been an range and specifications. with India’s defense agencies, as well as the • Plates and sections can be supplied with active supplier. Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Army. Joint full release certification from DNV, bureau development projects include the Barak IAI Heron UAV Veritas, Lloyds Register, ABS, and CR & 8 Air defense system, in both its maritime Korean Register.

48 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 49 Tejas Proving its

he Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) named as Tejas will be on display at Aero Air-Superiority TIndia 2017 in Bengaluru. Tejas is the smallest and lightest multi-role supersonic fighter aircraft of its class. It is designed and developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy.

Tejas is an air-superiority fighter aircraft designed for air-to-air, air-to-ground and air- to-sea combat roles.

India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) together with its variants, is the smallest and lightest Multi-Role Supersonic Fighter Aircraft of its class. This single engine, Compound- Delta-Wing, Tailless Aircraft is designed and developed by ADA with HAL as the principal partner along with DRDO, CSIR, BEL, DGAQA, IAF & IN to meet diverse needs of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Navy (IN). Going Back Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) under the Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, is entrusted with the responsibility of Design & Development of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is the Principal Partner, with major support from the Users (IAF & IN), DRDO, CEMILAC, DGAQA, CSIR, Other PSUs, Pvt. Enterprises and Academic Institutions.

About two decades ago (1993) the Tejas Programme was initiated to develop the technologies of a fourth generation fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and demonstrate them on two Technology Demonstrator (TD) aircraft. There was a gap of two generations in terms of technologies at that time and these technology gaps had to be filled before a prototype could be Picture by D. Maharana, NFTC-ADA flown. The Tejas team consisting of ADA, HAL, DRDO, CSIR, IAF, CEMILAC, DGAQA, PSUs, Private Industries and Academic Institutions took up the challenge and has flown the first Technology Demonstrator encompassing fourth generation technologies on January 4, 2001. By March 2004, with one more Technology Demonstrator and one Prototype vehicle flying, all the technologies of the fourth has successfully integrated all the required Force and two aircraft have already been and a/c integration and flight testing are on to an extent of about 90% by surface area manoeuvrability. The aircraft is controlled generation relevant to the Tejas were sensors and weapons, also demonstrated inducted in the squadron. schedule. It may be brought out that the first and 45% by weight by a unique control law, allowing for high demonstrated successfully completing the safe and reliable flying within the specified step of firing the BVR missile in unguided agility and carefree manoeuvring. Balance activities towards Final Operational b) Advanced Avionics and Sensors: technology demonstration phase. operational flight envelope. This has been mode has been successfully demonstrated. achieved through over 3200 test flights Clearance (FOC), which will further enhance The IAF has ordered 20 aircraft in this Open Architecture Computers (OAC) d) The aircraft has Quad redundant Fly- The next phase of the Programme was using 15 aircraft flown by over 17 test pilots the operational capability of the aircraft configuration on HAL. performing the Mission computer role by-wire (FBW) Digital Flight Control initiated concurrently in November of Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy. are in progress currently. These include with a robust plan for obsolescence Computer (DFCC) providing adequate 2001 with the Government funding was The Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) was enhancement in the ‘g’ load capability, Technologies in Tejas management. The Stores Management levels of redundancy. provided to ADA for not only building completed in Dec 2013. The Indian Air Force Air to Air Refueling, additional weapon Following are the major technologies System (For Weapons) has dedicated e) Carbon brake discs for efficient braking. the prototypes for the Fighter and Trainer has ordered 20 aircraft in this configuration. integration and gun integration. These that are built into the Tejas aircraft. These stores data bus and enables easy role HAL is the Production agency building these are only capability enhancers and the IOC change. but also for establishing the Limited were developed in parallel to the aircraft f) High-pressure hydraulic system (4000 psi) Series Production (LSP) line at Hindustan aircraft. The first Tejas squadron (the 45th configuration aircraft is itself a potent development itself: c) The aircraft has an aerodynamically to power the safety critical flight control Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), and delivery of Squadron) the Flying Dragons has been weapon platform. Towards this, the design unstable configuration for enhanced system and other systems eight LSP aircraft. Today the Programme formed on 01 Jul 2016 by the Indian Air & development work is already completed a) Extensive use of composites in structure

50 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 51 g) Robust computerised health monitoring Production was another challenge and the LCA Navy Mk1: of various utility systems block-3 in the graphic depicts this in the The LCA (Navy) Programme was sanctioned form of setting up Limited Series Production h) Zero-Zero ejection seat by the Govt. in 2003 to develop a Naval (LSP) infrastructure and then build LSP Carrier-borne Fighter aircraft capable of aircraft. i) Extensive test and simulation facilities Ski-Jump Take-off with Arrested Recovery for supporting design and development LCA AF Mk1A for landing (STOBAR Concept). It was activities prior to actual flight tests initially envisaged that converting the The Indian Air Force is has proposed and already flying LCA AF aircraft to a Naval Timelines of LCA AF Mk1 the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has aircraft would take about six to seven years approved ordering of 83 more aircraft in There is always a comment in some sections with changes restricted to about 15%. The this configuration. Mk1A will have following two Naval Prototypes sanctioned would of the Media that the timelines of the major improvements: Programme has stretched over 3 decades. be used primarily to demonstrate Carrier Compatibility and also to demonstrate Initial Following graphic depicts the timelines in a. Maintainability improvements like better perspective. Govt. had initially sanctioned Operational Capability with Air Defence access to equipment and interchangeable configuration. seed money to explore the feasibility of panels development of a light Fighter aircraft However, contrary to initial assumptions, in the country. Along with this, funding b. Air to Air refuelling during the aircraft design and development was also to initiate a few technology c. Internal Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) phase, it turned out to be significantly development activities due to a gap in different from the time of sanction in 2003 technology for over two decades since and external Self Protection Jammer (SPJ) Pod to enhance Survivability and challenges increased as the build the HF-24. Formal Govt. sanction for the progressed. Further, the major constraint LCA Programme was accorded in 1993 for d. AESA Radar of design space due to the philosophy of design and development of two technology conversion of an existing LCA AF platform demonstrators. Maiden flight was carried resulted in a sub-optimal design and out in 8 years from this date. Design to e. Capability to integrate different Beyond Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha coming out from Tejas after flying. Shri T.Suvarna Raju, CMD HAL, Cdr. CD Balaji Visual Range (BVR) Missiles and Close compromises leading to the LCA Navy Mk1 Programme Director (Combat Aircraft) & Director, Aeronautical Development Agency also seen. Combat Missiles (CCM) Variant being heavier than anticipated.

Despite these challenges, the first LCA Being a first-time design and development aircraft carrier, to hold back the aircraft Navy Prototype (NP1), a Trainer, had its of a Naval aircraft in the country, it is during takeoff. Considering these factors, maiden flight on 27 Apr 2012, nine years indeed creditable for the LCA (Navy) team it was decided to build our own test facility from the sanction of the Programme. This in particular and the country, in general, to to replicate an aircraft carrier, to the extent achievement is considered contemporary have achieved the maiden flight in these feasible, with a ski-jump for take-off and and to be in a reasonable time frame even timeframes. arrested landing facility. Further, in the amongst other worldwide aircraft houses. National interest, it was decided that the As stated earlier, the Programme was specification caters for both the heavier originally having two prototypes, viz., NP1 aircraft (MiG-29K) and lighter aircraft (LCA (Navy Trainer) and NP2 (Navy Fighter). NP1 is Navy). on the flight line and undertook the historic maiden ski-jump launch at the Shore Based LCA Navy Mk2: Test Facility (SBTF) at Goa on 20 Dec 2014. As early as in Dec 2009, it was recognised The second Prototype, NP2 had a successful that the LCA Navy Mk1, due to the maiden flight on 07 Feb 15. available engine thrust and the penalties in conversion, would have a few shortfalls Based on the progress of the Programme in the full mission capabilities sought by and LCA (AF) experience, it has been the Indian Navy when operating from an suggested by the Govt. that there should be aircraft carrier with ski jump launch. A new at least 3 more prototypes (one Trainer and Programme with a higher thrust engine Two Fighters). was sanctioned termed LCA Navy Mk2. This A Structural Test Specimen of LCA Navy Programme is envisaged to minimise the (STS-N) has been developed and integrated constraints of LCA Navy Mk1 and would have with the Main Airframe Static Test (MAST) significant changes in design to improve Rig. The limit load test cases for 2 point, aerodynamics, landing gear & arrester hook 3 points and arrested landing has been optimisation, structural design optimisation, successfully completed. This provides a updated sensors, Avionics, Flight Control significant confidence as to the structural System, etc. The two Prototypes have been integrity of the aircraft design to operate in a designated NP3 and NP4 (both Fighters). Carrier Borne scenario. New Initiatives Shore Based Test Facility (SBTF) Design and development of higher A carrier-borne Naval aircraft needs thrust improved version of the Light extensive testing on Shore Based facilities Combat Aircraft (LCA) are in progress. prior to its actual test and deployment on This will provide further maintainability an aircraft carrier. From a worldwide search, improvements and capability it was observed that the US Navy has shore enhancements. Preliminary work has been facilities for catapult take-off and arrested initiated on the twin-engined Advanced recovery. They did not have a ski-jump Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) that would facility. The other facility is in which be in the 5th Generation class. In addition, was created during the erstwhile Soviet there is a plan to progress simultaneously Union times with ski-jump for launch and with Technology upgrades of the various arrested recovery. This facility would have aircraft systems and testing infrastructure. challenges to exploit. Further, there is no n Restraining Gear System (RGS), as on the Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha coming out from the cockpit of Tejas after flying.

52 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 53 Cdr. C D Balaji, Programme Director (Combat Aircraft) & Director, Aeronautical Development Agency coming out from Tejas after flying

British Defence Minister will lead Empowering UK companies at Aero India Indian defence through

British Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin will lead the UK delegation at Aero India 2017 as Britain and India focus on partnership, collaboration, investment and technology transfer. world-class education Mrs Baldwin, the Minister for Defence Procurement, joined 20 UK companies at the aerospace exhibition held at Air Force Station Yelahanka. Showcasing some of the most innovative technology in the defence, aviation and security sections, The Indian defence and security industry is booming and demand for specialist expertise has never been these cutting edge businesses will be forging long-lasting industrial partnerships greater. Cranfield University’s unique learning environment will give your most talented people the skills, and joint ventures with Indian companies. experience and new thinking they need to make a lasting impact for your business. The visit builds on the Defence and International Security Partnership (DISP) agreed in November 2015. Minister for Defence Procurement Harriett Baldwin said: “The UK and India have Here’s why: Sponsor an employee to study for a Cranfield much to offer one another in defence: from manufacturing collaboration and Defence and Security MSc in: simplified export controls, to military cooperation, training and research part- • Cranfield University has established close relationships with nerships. “As Britain steps up globally, we will work together with India to build Indian industry, forged through collaborative working, research • Military Vehicle Technology knowledge, security and prosperity through a close industrial, military and eco- • Guided Weapons development and education. nomic partnership.” • Gun Systems Design Mrs Baldwin was accompanied by the British High Commissioner to India; Lieu- • Cranfield University is a trusted and influential partner to the UK • Defence Simulation and Modelling tenant General Mark Poffley, Deputy Chief of Defence Staff for Military Capability Ministry of Defence delivering specialist postgraduate courses • Systems Engineering in the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MOD); and Sophie Lane Regional Director for at the Defence Academy of the . • Defence Acquisition India in the Department of International Trade’s Defence and Security Organisa- • Digital Forensics tion (DSO). • Access to state-of-the-art, industry-scale research and testing • Explosive Ordnance Engineering. Sophie Lane Regional Director in DIT DSO, said: “The UK has a significant range of facilities, in explosives, forensics, vehicle dynamics, weapons, world class products across the air, land, maritime and security sectors and we are Harriett Baldwin aerodynamics and many more. encouraging UK and Indian companies to develop and sustain long term indus- British Defence Minister Find out more at Aero India, Bengaluru, trial partnerships, to meet our future requirements and to launch new products • Teaching staff are world leaders with international reputations 14–18 Feb 2017, UK Pavilion Pod 8, or contact: into the global marketplace.” in their fields. T: +44 (0)1793 785810 E: [email protected] www.cranfield.ac.uk 54 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 55 in the Middle East or R&D trending that are obviously beyond our because we believe strongly in the Indian economy and the control. But PTC can be a strategic partner with the government Indian A&D leaderships vision to make progress going forward. or industry to address the other factors - namely the emphasis on equipment sustainment vs. new program buys and the importance A&D business in India for PTC of IoT programmatic adoption in the defence sector. PTC has a technology platform that can address many of these significant PTC not only supports but also believes in the “Make in India” challenges because we are industry leaders in providing OOTB philosophy adopted by the Government of India. A&D organisations software solutions that bring immediate value to a customer. in India are forging ahead at breakneck speed to achieve this PTC Counting on Further, big data analytics is one of our specialties…we can help an objective. PTC is active in every step of this journey by assisting organization quickly monetize their data into useful information in them in achieving this objective thorough suitable adoption of a short period of time. Often A&D leaders can be paralyzed and its world class technology and embedded global best practices. not know where, or how, to get started. That’s where we can be of E.g. our System Engineering solutions are the best suited for core great assistance as well. The company has a disciplined business R&D and Prototype development activities which are being carried New Trends in A&D process of customer engagement to quickly identify the specific out at the DRDO Labs. Similarly our MCAD and PLM solutions are use cases necessary for a customer to outperform their sector. ideally meant for OEM/Indian Defence PSU who manufacture and supply military equipment to the Indian Armed Forces. Finally, there Factors Impacting the Global A&D Market are: is no match for our Spares Planning and Optimisation solutions Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC), the leaders in which are so critical for the efficient operations of our forces. product lifecycle management, is also pioneers in research, • Spending in the U.S design and development of aircrafts, ships, radars and • Instability in the Middle East We are extremely proud to state that several DRDO Labs, LAN systems for Indian aerospace and defense industry. • Research and Development Defence Public Sector Undertakings and the Indian Armed • Equipment Sustainment Focus Forces have adopted our solutions for programs of national Using their Creo and Windchill – the CAD platform, PTC • IoT Program Adoption importance and reaping strategic benefits from it. delivers best cutting edge solutions for the industry to enable maximum exploitation of the limited resources to Indian A&D market and the opportunities in India Current PTC partner eco-system in India achieve a quality product. Today, the need of the industry is to do complete exploitation of existing resources for We are very excited about working in the Indian A&D market. As mentioned earlier, PTC is in India for the long haul. To truly better productivity in minimum time and that becomes The Indian economy is growing and is one of the largest in the sustain a healthy business environment, PTC understand a big concern for the defense ministry and industry. world. The Indian A&D market also has many challenges which the critical contribution of its partners in India. PTC has are similar to the challenges I mentioned earlier. I have some hence made enormous investments in enabling and closely The PTC Service Parts Management solution is a strategic part personal knowledge of the Indian Air Force and I’ve always been working with these global Indian IT companies. Some of of the internal service and aftermarket businesses of many impressed with how the IAF does such a great job of integrating these partners are TCS, KPIT, ITC, Tech-M and L&T. leading aerospace and defense organizations in India. The numerous weapon systems from a variety of countries and product has been specifically designed as a planning tool indigenous production as well. We are working in this market n for organizations that require high availability of spare parts to provide the highest levels of operational availability of their weapon systems and equipment, or their customers.

PTC believes that after years of reduced spending in the Aerospace and Defence, the trend is now reversing for a number of reasons. MRF: Further Foray into Aviation In this interview Major General H. BRENT BAKER SR, VP, Worldwide Federal Aerospace and Defense who RF Ltd., a company started as special application tyres for the special tyres were put to actual flight tests at was Vice Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, a toy balloon manufacturer in vehicles of the Indian Army. MRF forayed various air-force stations by specialised Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio,USA shares his M1946 is today a 2.5 billion dollar into the aviation tyre industry through the test pilots of ASTE. The successful flight H. Brent Baker Sr. thoughts and vision for Aerospace and Defence. company with products for every segment Chetak Helicopter tyres for the Indian Air trials further enhanced the confidence VP, Worldwide Federal Aerospace and Defense of the market. With 9 manufacturing Force and HAL. This project fructified in of all and the tyres were cleared by facilities in India and an expansive tyre the year 2007 and were commercialised CEMILAC for commercial production. range from two wheeler tyres, passenger from 2008. MRF has been the only Indian car tyres, Light commercial vehicle, supplier of tyres for Chetak Helicopters to These tyres have been tested for ground About PTC and specifically its foray in the A&D segment solutions are modular and agnostic within the enterprise so they Heavy commercial vehicle, Farm tyres HAL and the Armed forces, since then. speeds of upto 420 kmph, with loads work to wrap and extend other platforms against a “rip and and the larger off-the-road tyres for in excess of 18 tons per tyre. After PTC develops a suite of software platforms that help replace” approach. Also important to note – this capability is out mining and construction applications. MRF is constantly engaged in the completion of the tests, the product companies and governments design products, manage of the box (OOTB) and adds immediate value for a customer. process of taking products to the next has been cleared by CEMILAC. product information and improve product development MRF has come a long way to become the largest tyre manufacturer in India. level in line with its philosophy. R&D processes. The company is headquartered in Needham, MA PTC has always been a leader in A&D, but we recently established efforts are focused today on widening (the certifying authority for Military with $1.26B in annual revenue and 6,000 employees globally. a dedicated vertical industry team of experts to focus 100% on MRF enjoys the highest brand preference the usage and applicability of tyres. Aviation) for commercial production in this market. This has important implications for calibrating our in each of these respective segments. MRF 2012. MRF has now started supplies of We started circa 1985 as a Computer Aided Design software provider own internal R&D efforts to address the needs our customers exports tyres to over 90 countries and is MRF took up the next project of the main its Main wheel and Nose wheel tyres for and over the last few years have emerged as a leading provider are communicating to us. Our goal in FA&D is to be a thought the largest OEM supplier which include wheel tyres and nose wheel tyres for the SU 30 MKI to the Indian Air Force and of software platforms for design, support, and service. On the leader and partner with all our customers – and our internal Daimler, Scania, Volvo, Volkswagen, Sukhoi 30 MKI in 2008. These tyres were HAL. These tyres are being produced at design and manufacture side, PTC’s product development system organizational structure now enables that to happen. Honda, Renault, Harley Davidson, John designed and engineered by MRF’s in- its facility at Medak(Andhra Pradesh) enables an organization to create digital designs, collaborate house R&D facilities. MRF’s R&D capabilities Deere, Caterpillar and many more MRF is in the process of developing many online, manufacture and communicate product information – all Industrial products account for about 30% of PTC’s revenue are completely its own technology. MRF’s names from the automobile industry. more tyres for various aircrafts of the from one centralized source. PTC’s service information software mix globally. Our footprint in auto, consumer products and R&D labs are NABL accredited and MRF has Indian Air force, Indian Navy and HAL. streamlines how an owner/operator creates, manages and A&D are pretty evenly matched for 2nd behind industrial MRF has many awards – a record been accorded the status of an “Aircraft The company has invested in state-of- delivers information about a product. It can also help in planning products…each coming in at about 15% of total revenue. breaking winning of the J.D.Power tyre design house and test establishment” the-art equipment’s and machineries for spares, executing in the field and measuring success. So, A&D is a critical pillar to the company’s success. Award for Customer Satisfaction by CEMILAC. These tyres were designed in 2016 for the 12th time. based on the performance inputs and for manufacturing of these high-end PTC has recently enhanced all its platforms with an Internet of Global A&D market and current challenges of the industry criteria provided by CEMILAC, RCMA products with safety as its most critical Things capability to enable ‘connected’ design, manufacture The company embarked on its journey into Nasik and the end user. The tyres were factor. MRF, remains committed to the and support. The company is now a market leader in the IoT After years of reduced spending in the A&D market, we believe the aviation tyre industry in early 2001. The subjected to various tests in India, before nation’s interest and in the years to come space and has recently added capabilities for machine learning, this trend is now reversing for a number of reasons. There are foremost reasons was to be an important they were cleared for dynamometer tests intends to develop many more such edge sensor monitoring, and augmented/virtual reality. These several macro factors at play like government spending, instability partner in the indigenisation activities for at China. After successful completion tyres for the state-of-the-art aircrafts the Armed Forces. Similar efforts were of the dynamometer test in China, the currently being procured or developed. successfully completed in developing n

56 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 57 Defence Secretary Shri G.Mohan Kumar inaugurating the seminar on Role of Helicopters and UAV’s for Military and Civil Applications at New Delhi. Shri. Anil Srivastava, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Dr CG Krishnadas Nair, President, SIATI ,Shri. DK Venkatesh, Director R&D and Engg, HAL, Shri V. Sadagopan, CEO Helicopter complex,HAL,Shri Sunny Jerome, Managing Editor, Aeromag Asia also seen. Seminar on Role of Helicopters and UAVs

eminar on the Role of Helicopters and UAVs for Military and requirements. DK Venkatesh, Director R&D and Engg, HAL Civil applications was organized by Aeromag Asia and Society in his keynote address give the evolution of helicopter Sof Indian Aerospace Technologies and Industries (SIATI) in manufacturing in India especially HAL and its future plans. association with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited at New Delhi.. Shri V. Sadagopan, CEO Helicopter complex welcomed The Seminar was inaugurated by Shri G.Mohan Kumar, Secretary the gathering and Shri Sunny Jerome, Managing Defence, Government of India. Shri. Anil Srivastava, Joint Editor, Aeromag asia proposed vote of thanks. Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India was the Guest of Honour. Senior members of the Army, Air Force There were four technical sessions after the inaugural session. and Navy, Ministry of Defence, and Ministry of Civil Aviation, The first technical session – manufacturers session – was chaired BSF, PSUs and private industries along with representatives by Air Vice Marshal PK Bharti, YSM, VM, VSM Inspector General from overseas companies participated in the seminar. (Air) BSF. The Second Session was chaired by Lt. Gen. P K Bharali VSM, Director General (Army Aviation) and Co-chaired by Lt Dr CG Krishnadas Nair, President, SIATI gave the introduction Gen SJS SAIGHAL , PVSM,VM,VSM (Retd).The third session by Shri to the seminar. G Mohan Kumar, Chief Guest indicated Guenter Anschuetz, Reiner Stemme Utility Air-Systems Gmbh. various requirements of Helicopters and UAVs in the defence forces and its growing importance. He informed The fourth session was a panel discussion Chaired by Dr CG that the newly amended DPP is set to make an impact Krishnadas Nair and Co-Chaired by Shri P Jayapal, CE, CEMILAC. on Make In India Programme of Prime Minister. the Panelists were Dr.M.Vijaya Kumar, ED, (RWR & DC), HAL, Wg Cdr. R Prahalad(Retd) ,VP (A&D) Maini Aerospace, Shri Anil Srivastava, Joint Secretary Civil Aviation, in his address DR Subramanyam, MD, SLN Technologies. The panel discussed stressed the requirements of helicopters for the civil about the requirement for the development of an ecosystem for Helicopter in India and various factors connected with it.

Defence Secretary Shri G.Mohan Kumar releasing the special issue of Aeromag Magazine during the seminar.

58 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 59 PBS: Success BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW Through Innovation and Quality THE FASTEST GROWING

PBS Velka Bites (PBS) has been a leading manufacturer in aerospace AIRSHOW IN THE MIDDLE EAST sector for the last 50 years. The unique ability of PBS to carry out in- house design &development, manufacture and testing of a small jet and turbine engines, APUs and air-conditioning systems in accordance with global aerospace standards has greatly contributed to its enduring success on the global market. Company certification is a key com- petitive advantage of PBS. It is an EASA Part 21J, G approved Design Organisation (DOA) and Production Organisation (POA).

In this interview with Aeromag Asia, PBS outlines its activities

thority certificate (CAAC) in hand. Although it took a long time to finalise cooperation with the Chinese in order to satisfy their quality systems requirements, we now have a unique position on the market. We can consider it a milestone since we are the first authorised European supplier of Civil APUs for the CAAC and the PBS staff has been ap- proved as CAAC representatives. Our deliver- ies are now more effective since we’re able Mr.Bohumil Antos to supply APUs more quickly while following Sales Manager Chinese requirements for civil products. Although this has made our position on the market much stronger, we still need to con- Can you tell us about your new products We’re also a leading supplier of surface treat- tinue with our development activities. in the aerospace and power industries? ments, with our Plating Shop performing a wide range of surface treatments. Our plat- Can you give us an update on the new We have recently introduced some exciting ing shop mainly anodises Aluminium and its engine you’ve developed for the Cessna aerospace products and systems. The unique alloys, and also offers alkaline and Zinc plat- 172 aircraft? design and parameters of theTJ40G1 turbo- ing, Nickel plating, Tin plating and blacking. jet engine make it the best choice for small, All etching is NADCAP certified. The Cessna 172T remotorization project, high-speed UAVs (target drones). It features which consists of replacing the piston a shortened starting time at temperatures What are your innovations in the aircraft engine in this internationally popular down to -40°C, can restart during flight. engine scenario? aircraft with a turboprop engine, shows real TJ40G1 beats the competition in all previ- promise. During AERO Friedrichshafen, we ously mentioned parameters and is backed We never stop innovating. Constant and presented a real world example of remotori- up by real world results. consistent innovation is what makes compa- zation with our TP100 engine and received a nies successful. PBS actively do innovation very positive response. The main benefits of Another new development is the TJ80, in its existing products, with some of these a Cessna with the PBS turboprop engine in- which has been designed and manufactured activities supported by the Czech govern- clude a significant power boost of up to 180 with only one mission in mind – propelling ment and the EU. PBS served as coordinator KW, a substantially reduced take-off distance missiles. of the ESPOSA project (Efficient Systems and and a major reduction in noise. Propulsion for Small Aircraft) within the 7th And lastly, we are becoming increasingly Framework Programme of the European You mentioned about a new type of super active in the design and manufacture of Union. The main goal of the ESPOSA project alloy precision casting for axial and radial helicopter systems. In 2016, we developed was the integration of turboprop and turbine wheels in aircraft engines and tur- an EMG200starter-generator, which was turboshaft engines in small airplanes and bochargers. What are its unique features? Now from 14-16 November 2018 designed for the L39NG and it is currently at- helicopters. Our TP100 and TS100 turboprop tracting interest from Russia, India and other and turbo shaft engines are now being suc- It is primarily the precise shape and achieved BIAS 2018 is planned as a purpose-built arena that caters to the marketing and networking countries. cessfully installed in many UAV and plane mechanical properties of the castings. We demands of the aerospace community. Our competitive costs, easy access to the Middle projects in Russia, India, China and other also use highly doped alloys based on cobalt East, and a well-established business infrastructure makes BIAS the most effective aviation What’s new in the sphere of finished and nickel. Castings from these alloys feature countries. trade event in the region. To discuss your participation or learn more about the show, products, precision castings and surface high thermal resistance. The achieved me- please visit us in Hall AB stand AB3.1m treatments? We’ve heard about your new auxiliary chanical properties are determined by the power unit designs for aircraft and heli- final microstructure, which we may control In terms of finished products, the market is copters. How has the market responded? as per the requirements of each individual Organised by: leading us to invest in new technologies that Would you consider the Chinese Civil Avi- customer. allow the delivery of top-notch products ation Authority certificate a milestone? while reducing costs. Our Precision Casting What about the new developments in tur- Division uses modern robotic lines for pro- We have had a very good response from bine blades for gas expansion turbines? ducing ceramic shells. Thanks to these new the market and the future looks extremely 9 30k 34 139 92 In Association with: Official Carrier: developments, we’re able to reduce prices bright with the Chinese Civil Aviation Au- Generally, the current key trend is the pro- billion USD trade countries companies delegations while maintaining high-quality castings. duction of blades with very limited techno- total deals visitors BIAS 2016 bahraininternationalairshow.com

60 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 61 logical additions, which would require ad- production of precision castings and gear we’re able to provide specific, high-tech ditional machining. The key prerequisite for grinding machines, and in two-stage solutions for aerospace production. success in blade production is achieving a black finishing? precise shape. Another significant improve- Along with China, Russia and the Euro- ment in turbine blades was thermal barrier PBS makes large investments in new tech- pean Union, you’re also eyeing India as coatings (TBC), which make the blades more nologies and equipment. We’re continuously one of your major markets. How big is the resistant to corrosion at high temperatures. working to improve the end-use properties scope? Thanks to these coatings, blade operating of our products. temperatures were increased by approxi- India is a very interesting market for us, as mately 90°C. In some cases, the durability of All super alloy casting processes take place there are already more than 150 helicopters the blades was also extended. in a vacuum or in a protective atmosphere. equipped with our APU. We are constantly These casting processes include thermal monitoring interest in our engines, APUs and What is special about your new type of treatments, the HIP process, and the afore- air-conditioning systems, but this is limited decanter centrifuge that features an in- mentioned thermal barrier coatings. During by the “Made in India” requirement given by creased output for wastewater treatment all of these processes, the castings must not the state. We are now in the consideration plants and food processing plants? be exposed to any direct, negative exter- stage but first need to know the effective- nal impacts that could affect the quality of ness of this solution. Investment in local pro- For more than 30 years, we’ve been devel- future castings. duction is not advantageous if the inquiry oping and manufacturing machines for the is not for a lot of units. On the other hand, separation of solid and suspended parti- We’ve recently extended our machinery our products can help increase the level of cles from liquids. Our decanter centrifuges park with some new equipment for special technology for Indian manufacturers. can be used for a wide range of applica- processes, including a furnace for coating tions, from separation of municipal and turbine blades, a vacuum furnace for heat What about your proposal to go for industrial sludge in wastewater treatment treatment, a gear grinding machine, and a high-speed precision machining centres, plants to food and chemical industries and new line for two-stage black finishing. The precision grinding machines and laser agriculture. We offer four different types of process of coating turbine blades makes it equipment? machines with flow rates from 1-15m3/hour. possible to coat the flow parts of jet engine The main advantages are a long service life, turbines. The vacuum furnace is mainly This is a logical step forward. Everyone is focusing on reducing costs and maintaining Leader in Indian simple maintenance, low operating costs used for heat treatment of stainless steel and installed power input, low acquisition and nickel alloys, as well as for brazing with high quality. Furthermore, we have to com- price and a maximum 3-year return on nickel solders in a vacuum with a protective bine this with new development capabilities. investment. atmosphere of nitrogen or argon. We grind We can expand with the latest technology and measure cylindrical gears with outer and our experience shows this is the right Aerospace & Defence What about your new technologies in volute straight or helical gearing. We can direction. in vacuum annealing furnaces for the produce complete gearboxes. To summarise, n

Eleven DRDO Scientists Get Top Honours

New Delhi: Three eminent scientists of DRDO, J. Manjula, Director General (Electronics & Communication Suystems), Dr. Sanjay Burman, Outstanding Scientist & Director, Centre for AQrtificial Intelligence (CAIR) and MVKV Prasad, Outstanding Scientist & Director, Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) have been elevated to the grade of Distinguished Scientists.

Eight other scientists of DRDO viz, Dr. SC Sati, Director General, (NS &M), Vishakhapatna, MH Rahaman, CC R&D (HR), Dr. ShashiBala Singh , Director General, (LS) New Delhi, MSR Prasad, Director DRDL, Dr. Chandran BSS, DRDL, Hyderabad, Dr. SK Mishra, BrahMos, New Delhi, Dr. Manjit Singh, Director, TBRL, Chandigarh, and Dr. Rajan J. Manjula Dr. Sanjay Burman MVKV Prasad KV, Director, ARDE, Pune have also been elevated to the grade of Director, ADE Distinguished Scientists. Ms. J Manjula, Director General (Electronics is Director, Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CAIR) & Communication Systems) is an alumna of Osmania University and a and MVKV Prasad is the Director of Aeronautical Development practicing Electronics & Communications engineer. Sanjay Burman, Establishment(ADE).

For Advertisements in Show Daily Contact: 94484 47509 / 94806 51925 The Hindustan Turboprop Trainer-40 (HTT-40) is an initiative under “Make in India” by HAL with an internal funding support. The aircraft took to skies E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] for the maiden sortie at HAL airport, Bengaluru, on June 17, 2016. The indigenous content on HTT-40 is close to 80% and almost 50% of the components on HTT-40 are manufactured by private players of the Indian www.hal-india.com aerospace ecosystem. 62 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 63 Taking the Lead, Showing the Way

Col. H.S. Shankar, VSM, is the Chairman and Managing Director of Alpha Design Technologies Private Limited, a premier Defence Electronics and Aviation company with equal strengths in R&D and Production. A war veteran with 22 year service in the Indian Army/EME he was instrumental in upgrading the TIGERCAT Ground-to-Air Missile System. From 1986 till 2003 he served Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) in different capacities as DGM and Director of R&D. During this tenure he directed more than 250 new R&D Products and won the Award for Outstanding Contribution to Defence R&D in 2001. He is one of the foremost Defence R&D technologists in India today, and is the Chairman of FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) Defence Sub-Committee on Indian Defence SME. Alpha Design Technologies founded in March 2003, develops and produces Night Vision Thermal sights, Electronic Warfare equipment, Tactical Communications equipment, and major R&D projects such as Software Defined Radios, Missile Seeker Systems (in collaboration with BRAHMOS), IFF, Simulators, etc.

In the context of Aero India 2017, Col. Shankar speaks to AeroMag about the growth trajectory of Indian Defence Electronics industry and the role Alpha is playing in this rapid evolution. Excerpts:

Col. H.S. Shankar CMD, Alpha Design Technologies Outsourcing non-core functions such as machining of castings, sheet metal parts, painting, anodizing, etc., are proceeding well in association with other MSMEs. Shall we begin with the Space Various options are under discussions and Programme Lead, the consortium may be finalized in the next few weeks. What are the other joint ventures that you propose to lead for and technical collaborations manufacturing the NAVIC Satellite What are the prospects for growth that you are working on? for ISRO? Have you roped in the small for the joint venture, Alpha Elettrica and medium sized firms for the trail- Defence Systems? How is the Large number of collaborations in blazing private sector involvement progress of the project for self- the field of Tactical Communications, in India’s niche space programme? protection jammer system? Upgrades of Helicopters, and Optronics equipment development both for For ISRO’s Program, Alpha Design The system selected by DRDO from exports and national markets are Technologies Private Limited is the head Elettronica for a major DRDO/BEL under various stages of execution. of the Consortium with its members being project is undergoing trials/evaluations. Newtech Solutions, Aidin Technologies, On its acceptance (may take 6 to 9 Could you tell us more on your projects and DCX Cables from Bengaluru; months), the JV will establish suitable for high-end software development, Vinyas Technologies from Mysuru and facilities for indigenous manufacture/ technology focus and indigenous Avantel Systems of Hyderabad. assembly/testing of the major unit. production for system concepts for Integrated Modern Soldier? What is the update on your tie-up While focusing on developing your with Adani Aero Defence Systems core capabilities, you had made your Alpha is working out projects for and the project for Unmanned intentions clear on outsourcing non- high-end software development Aircraft systems, military drones, in core functions. How is it going? programs connected with Android partnership with an Israeli firm? Application. Software Defined Radios,

64 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 65 and ECM/ECCM segments, are in hand trials/evaluations quickly (not many sub- being leader/member of various important and they will be exploited both for Organisations to interefere!). Quantities of technology development Organisations/ national and international markets. equipment needed by Navy is small and Committees/Boards/Seminars, etc. Alpha’s also has long gestation period as it is related views are always welcomed in all these How about Optronics and with long drawn out ship building program. spheres, due not only to its technological LRF based products? contributions and success stories on How big is your market for simulation, ground but also due to the vast technical Alpha is already very strong both in command and control systems? expertise and skills available with its top, Optronics & LRF fields. Large number middle and young engineers/technicians. of products such as Cooled Thermal Regarding Simulation, Alpha is establishing Imager based Tank Sights, Hand Held three Simulator Centres for IAF on BOM What possibilities do you see in Sights and Uncooled Hand Held and Rifle basis. In addition after very competitive the Make in India programme Sights are in the inventory (under local trials, ADTL has become L1 for Qty 57 No’s for an entity like yours? manufacture for both Indian & Export BMP Simulators. It is taking part in exciting markets). Regarding LRF, Eye Safe LRFs Simulation Projects for Army, IAF & Navy. “Make in India” Concept and priority being are Alpha’s speciality and large quantities provided by Government of India are the have been developed to meet national Regarding Command and Control Systems, biggest boons to Indian Private Sector and International requirements. Alpha has developed key software in general and to MSMEs in particular. technologies and have offered to bigger Alpha owes its growth primarily to What are the biggest challenges players for considering it as part of their this focus by MoD and visualises great that you face today in some of your systems like BMS, Border Management, etc. expansion in Indigenous development and core areas of interest, like the land, manufacturing of Defence equipment in ship, and air borne systems? You have made your mark in Strategic the next 4 to 5 years, making India not only and Technical Advisory Services self-sufficient but also export oriented. All 3 areas pose different challenges. and System Integration. What is Regarding Land Systems, the challenge is happening in that front now? n for any of the equipment to be selected, they have to go through repeated trials Alpha has made significant contributions in and evaluations by multifarious agencies, working out solutions which are of strategic such as EMI/EMC, Cell, DGQA, EME, etc. This importance—such as Missile RF Seeker with results in lots of delays. Both IAF and Navy high end hardware/software, SDRs, IFFs, are better in this respect as they conduct etc.—and Technical Advisory Services by

Liebherr-Aerospace participating for the first time at Aero India

iebherr - Aerospace, a leading supplier for the international Liebherr-Aerospace products are already flying every day in India, aviation industry, participates for the very first time at Aero India operated by airline customers and maintained locally or within the L2017 , taking place from February 14 to 18, 2017 at Yelahanka Air Liebherr service center network. Force Station in Bangalore. The company’s stand No. C 3.1b as part of the German Pavilion. Liebherr-Aerospace is a leading supplier of systems for the aviation industry Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS, Toulouse Besides its activities in the fields of air management, flight control (France), is one of eleven divisional control companies within the and actuation, gears and gearboxes as well as landing gear systems, Liebherr Group and coordinates all activities in the aerospace and the company will present its offers for lifecycle support and full transportation systems sectors. range of customer services. Furthermore, an animated film about the capabilities of the company as a developer, manufacturer Liebherr-Aerospace is a leading supplier of systems for the aviation and integrator of aircraft systems will inform visitors about all the industry and has more than five decades of experience in this products that Liebherr-Aerospace offers and how they function on field. The range of aviation equipment produced byL iebherr for board an aircraft. the civil and military sectors includes flight control and actuation systems, landing gear, air management systems as well as gears “We expect India to evolve as one of the world’s major aerospace and gearboxes. These systems are deployed in wide-bodied aircraft, markets, both for aircraft manufacturing and for aircraft operation. single aisle and regional aircraft, business jets, combat aircraft, Therefore, we are planning to enlarge our footprint in the country. military transporters, military training aircraft, civil helicopters and This footprint will encompass engineering support, manufacturing combat helicopters. and customer service. In addition, we will further intensify the relationship with our Indian supply base,” explains Nicolas Bonleux, Liebherr’s aerospace and transportation systems division employs Managing Director and Chief Sales Officer of Liebherr-Aerospace & around 5,200 people. It has four aviation equipment production Transportation SAS. “Aero India provides us with a perfect platform to plants at Lindenberg (Germany), Toulouse (France), Guaratinguetá present ourselves, reach out and meet with our customers, partners () and Nizhny Novgorod (Russia). and suppliers in the region.”

66 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 67 significant stand-off range with no line of sight. The SPIKE NLOS weapon system can be operated in either direct attack upon target detection using either LOBL / LOAL Modes or firing from standoff in automatic navigation mode based on operator input of target coordinates (based on missile embedded INS unit).

SPIKE ER (Extended Range) The SPIKE ER Missile Weapon System is a light Multi-purpose missile system for operation up to 8KM. The light weight of the SPIKE ER round (only 34 kg) enables mounting it on almost any light helicopters (such as the Indian Army’s ALH) as well as on heavier combat helicopters. SPIKE ER Missile includes an advanced electro-optical seeker with a robust target tracker with “Fire & Forget” SPIKE Missiles for Helicopter Platforms

ombat helicopters are valuable are offered today to the Indian armed (F&O) capability, allowing the combat assets for the military commander forces in different applications. helicopter to “shoot and scoot” or engage Cboth in defense and offence multiple targets over a very short time. missions. In combat helicopter market For the combat helicopter, the main Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. Is advantage of the SPIKE Family is the ultra Using the SPIKE ER, the pilot can a leading supplier and integrator of a full long stand-off Range & Non-Line-of Sight issue multiple firing with almost no armament upgrade package called the attack capability which increases aircraft time between the engagements or SWS Package (SPIKE Weapon System). This survivability dramatically (in comparison fire, and immediately disengage. includes both 4th generation stand-off to laser guided munitions which force the Precision Guided electro-optical Missiles in pilot to get very close to the target) and SPIKE LR (Long Range) different weights and ranges up to 30km. the passiveness of the EO seeker, unlike SPIKE LR Missile Weapon System is today the laser guided munitions which can be one of the backbones of the ground The relative light weight of the SPIKE detected upon lasing on the objective. assault element in more than 21 armies. missiles and simple stand-alone This is a light portable Multi-purpose integration capability of Rafael enable The upgrade package includes Generic missile system for engagement of targets the mounting of SPIKE Missiles on SPIKE launchers that can carry all SPIKE within ranges of up to 4 km. The SPIKE multirole helicopters, thus maximizing Family missiles (LR, ER, NLOS) thus LR round weighs only 13kg and is used the helicopter capabilities. allowing tactical flexibility, reducing primarily in ground deployment either in Integrations costs and enabling usage of infantry units or can be vehicle-mounted. Air force, army and navy aviation existing customer SPIKE missile arsenal. The SPIKE LR missile shares many of the squadrons are now realizing the fact same features of the SPIKE ER, such as that this type of upgrade can convert SPIKE NLOS -30 km the F&F/F&O capabilities and the real- a dozen multirole helicopters into SPIKE NLOS Missile Weapon System is a time fiber-optic data link. A rising trend capable modernly-armed gunships, true force multiplier enabling engagement amongst SPIKE missile customers (with using the same budget that used to buy of targets up to 30 km in day, night and today’s limited defense budgets) is to try only two new combat helicopters. adverse weather. One of today’s biggest to utilize existing assets. For this reason, operational challenges for the combat Rafael was asked by several customers The SPIKE Missile family helicopters squadrons is the rising to integrate the SPIKE LR Missiles to a The SPIKE Missile family of Precision availability of MANPADS (Man-Portable Air local combat helicopter, thus utilizing an Weapon Systems has been operational Defense Systems) and in general - ground existing arsenal of thousands of missiles and combat-proven for over two decades. fire. Most Laser guided rockets and missiles and providing a common arsenal of SPIKE The SPIKE missile is an off-the-shelf 4th requires Line of sight of the designating missiles to the different armed forces (air generation Precision Guided Missile helicopter to the target. This limits the force, army, navy) of the customer. The which includes an electro-optical seeker possible range, and exposes the combat SPIKE LR and SPIKE MR (which in the near and a bi-directional Datalink, enabling helicopter to enemy fire. SPIKE NLOS Long future be used by the army infantry and ultra high accuracy and enhanced Range enables to attack a target without will be produced locally) are basically the lethality. The Family is in use today by the need to close range on the target same missile with the only difference being 26 armies, navies, air forces and Special and enter the danger zone. The system the fiber optic data link. This commonality Forces around the world, with thousands provides the upgraded helicopter with is very important when “make in India” is a of SPIKE missiles fired both in training the unique ability to engage targets at basic part of any armament procurement. and combat. These advanced products n

68 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 69 AEQUS: INNOVATION & COLLABORATION DOING WONDERS

Aravind Mellegiri is Chairman & CEO of Aequs Aerospace headquartered within the Aequs Special Economic Zone, Bel- gaum. He is also a board member of QUEST Global, a company he co-founded in 1997 which is now a globally-recognized provider of outsourced engineering services. He focuses relentlessly on strategic initiatives and long-term growth.

Aequs has manufacturing facilities in Belgaum, India; and Houston, Texas. Aequs has a portfolio of joint venture part- nerships with world-class companies including Magellan Aerospace of , Aubert & Duval of France, and Saab AB of .

Aravind believes that modern manufacturing is powered by a combination of two forces: continuous innovation and uninhibited collaboration. To that end, he has built a global ecosystem that drives scale and efficiency through organic growth, acquisitions and joint ventures. He holds a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Tech- nology, Karnataka, and a Masters in mechanical engineering from Pennsylvania State University. He has been conferred the ‘Young Achiever Award’ by the Indo-American Society.

In this interview with Aeromag, he talks about the prospects for Indian Aerospace industry and the direction he is visual- izing for Aequs.

What are the latest operational highlights was a big feather in the cap for us, to be Airbus is recognizing that we did what we of Aequs SEZ, Belgaum, India’s first noti- recognized by a company like Airbus within said. Our ability to execute our vision is the fied precision engineering and manufac- a short span of time. key here, more than anything else. turing ecosystem? Further we expanded our SEZ into broad- Aerospace Processing India’s phase II 2016 year has been a great year for Aequs. facility launch is yet another milestone We started with expansion into France with banding. From being purely into manufac- turing, we approached the government at the Aequs SEZ. What is the scope for the acquisition we did in Zeral in France. further additions and expansions there? With that we got 320 people in France and seeking support for IT-ITES SEZ also, in the the capabilities of landing gear machining, same place. The government has approved We basically brought in the TSA (Tartaric engine components, and primary flight that because there is nothing of its kind in Sulfuric Acid) facility there. This is basically control actuation systems machines. That northern Karnataka or anywhere out of Ban- to support our expansion growth right now was a good addition for us and paved the galore. All of these together have made the and today it is the largest in the country. footsteps for dedicated Airbus facilities. one year of our journey an exciting one. We We support pretty much all the OEMs and grew 80-82% last year and we have contin- bunch of tier-ones like UTAS, EATON, Hon- The contract we won with Airbus was the ued to maintain 55% five-year CGAR. eywell, Boeing, Dassault, and Airbus. Today first Titanium machining contract in India by the API will expand based on the need of the Airbus. You bagged the airbus deal. What signifi- customers and it is basically in anticipation cance do you see in this? of growth Aequs is going through. We are Then we expanded our surface treatment It shows us as the first Airbus supplier in going to 100 million dollar this year and to facility and doubled our capacity by another 320 million dollar by 2020. 20,000 sq. ft. India, establishing a dedicated Airbus facility in India, first Titanium machining facility, and The Free Trade Warehousing Zone, Then came the expansion of SEZ by bringing also brining so many Joint venture partners exclusively dedicated to the Aerospace AMS (All Metal Services) as a materials dis- to work together. Today we are in the SEZ; Industry, is quite unique in the country, tributor, with about 40,000 sq. ft warehouse we’ve built an eco-system and we can take a first time in India. Could you tell us more facility. And then we established the first metal rod and forge, machine, surface treat, about the project? assemble and ship it to customer. There is Aerospace Free Trade Warehouse Zone in the As per Indian customs policies, when you im- SEZ where Apollo Aerospace Components, nowhere else in the world it can happen in such an efficient fashion. Everything within port anything, if you don’t use it within 180 UK took 10,000 sq. ft. facility. As a fitting days, you need to send it back. A free trade culmination for the year, we won the Airbus just 200 meters. Basically we laid out a vision back in 2007-2008, and Airbus said warehouse zone permits to keep them much Innovation Award recognizing the SEZ and longer. In aerospace six months is nothing. the whole ecosystem we developed. That that if you do this we will support you. Now

70 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 71 Global. Aerospace. Ecosystem.

You might want to keep it longer; then you gain some base skills, and from there we can with the suppliers in India. So it is a tide; might want to send it back later if you don’t recruit further. if procurement is not accelerated ‘Make in use it. So this gives flexibility, ease of doing India’ will struggle. Market access and Make business. They can bring-in duty free and if What are the prospects of Karnataka in India go hand in hand. it is for an export business, they can sell duty becoming a regional hub in Asia for aero- free. If they send it back there is no duty. So space manufacturing, suppliers and MRO What would be your centerpiece of attrac- that gives good flexibility. Operations? tion at the Aero India 2017 in Bengaluru? Manufacturing side, I think, if you look at For the first time we are bringing all our As one of the fastest growing precision it within Asia, obviously Karnataka is fairly global capabilities to Aero India. Before 24 engineering companies in India, which high up there. You might have to exclude months, if you really look at it, Aequs was are the thrust areas of expansion that you China in there because China has fairly large just an India-based manufacturing machin- are focusing on? aerospace industries, predominantly defined ing company. Today we are truly a global Post acquisition we brought landing gear by domestic requirements. In India, Karna- aerospace manufacturing company. We will capability and engine components capabil- taka especially has manufacturing base, and display our engine components, landing ity and also much higher level actuations continue to grow. There are not many that gear capability, forging, machining, surface machining capability. Those three things, size companies in Asia in aerospace machin- treatment—all those capabilities we will we want to bring to India. So we want to ing side and manufacturing side. showcase. be able to support our customers, out of India also. That is the road map for 2020 and MRO is going to be challeng- we would like to continue to invest in that. ing. MRO is people-skills driven; We are already adding about 120,000 sq. ft that comes with experience. I facilities into the SEZ this year to expand our think it is going to take some machining capabilities and adding some time for us to be there. We are other facilities for the partners. not looking at MRO now. MRO is about efficiency; we need What are the major incentives that you to bring the right partnership. see in the new amendments to the Karna- Many partnerships have failed taka Aerospace Policy? in India. The only company We have been an SEZ and we have certain which has done fairly good job benefits. I don’t see much changes to what is Air Works. it was before. We have recommended some How do you propose to changes to the policy, and given feedback proactively contribute to the to the Government, and I hope that they will Make in India program? implement. One of the things is skill devel- opment—the ability to fund the companies We were doing ‘Make in India’ directly for developing the skills, because before ‘Make in India’ started. that is important. The training centre devel- We started manufacturing in oping all that stuff is not going to work out. India in 2009. We committed SEZ, invest- How are you doing in Oil & Gas and Auto- They have to directly fund the companies for ment in aerospace. We have invested a 100 mobile businesses? developing the people, to develop and train. million dollar. Nobody told us to do it. So Oil and gas market is down now, unfortu- ‘Make in India’ in my view, is going to be nately because of the fall in oil price. So, We are working right now with VTU and successful if the government can accelerate there is not much activity in that field. Au- NASD (National Academy of Skill Develop- their procurement processes, especially for tomotive is still holding. We call them non- ment) Dandeli, which Mr.RV.Deshpande aerospace. If they can start awarding the aerospace industrial businesses. They are not started. There we have set up CNC machin- procurement decisions, then customers will the focus area for us right now. Aerospace is ist training. So we will work with them to come and start establishing in India much the biggest focus now. develop the graduate people. There they will faster, and much more ordering will happen n

72 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 73 Rockwell Collins: Pioneers in Aviation Electronics

satellites, radios for ground, airborne and naval application while continuing Could you talk about some of our success story on the civil market. the latest trends in the avionics, aerospace industry? Please Share your thoughts on the challenges for India in the Today thousands of fixed wing and rotary defence and aerospace field in the wing aircraft are flying on Rockwell Collins next decade and your opinion on avionics products. The avionics components “Make in India” programme? and systems help the crew fly better safer missions. The need for enhanced situational In the past decade, Rockwell Collins has awareness and interoperability reduced shown and demonstrated its commitment crew workload and enhanced levels of flight to India by understanding the requirement safety levels for India’s defence forces are for make in India. In this regard, we have constantly increasing. And whether it’s a today more than 950 engineers and a new installation or a retrofit program, each Program manager team to help us in this of the product needs an unmatched global endeavour. We product support and training network. are working with various industry players to make sure our strategy align to the Country’s policy. Rockwell Collins is a world leader in Rockwell Collins design, production and support of is bringing the innovative solutions in flight-deck products that avionics, cabin electronics, mission being an open communications, information architecture can management and simulation and be customised training. A global workforce and by partners such a service and support network as Software that crosses more than 150 Defined radios and Simulations. countries deliver this expertise. Rockwell Collins also has the latest products Rockwell Collins aviation electronic Could you discuss your products in for LPV approach for the aircraft. Our systems and products are installed Aerospace – Civil and Military in India? latest multi-scan Weather Radar is helpful in the flight decks of nearly every to reduce the workload of pilots in their air transport aircraft in the world. Its Rockwell Collins is a leading supplier in flying, giving them weather information communication systems transmit flight-deck avionics, cabin electronics, based on the threat to the aircraft. nearly 70 percent of U.S. and allied mission communications, information military airborne communications. management and simulators for both What are your thoughts on Aero Rockwell Collins set its foot in India Commercial & Defence system. We have India 2017 and the capabilities and in 2008 with the opening of its India products, which are aligned with Country’s technologies which Rockwell Collins Design Centre in Hyderabad. future requirements for civil airspace is going display at this event? and defence requirements. Some of our In an interview with Aeromag products are ready for GAGAN requirements Aero India 2017 gives us yet another Asia, Sonny Foster, Director of and have a support network that crosses opportunity to connect with our commercial Government Solutions, Rockwell more than 150 countries including India. & military customers. Rockwell Collins will Collins for Asia Pacific explains his feature a number of innovative avionics & company’s strategies for India. Throw some light on your major commercial products and systems including partnerships with public and a commercial flight deck for a civil rotary private industries in India? aircraft offering advanced capabilities with more affordability. We are also showcasing Could you talk to us about the new Rockwell Collins has a partnership with control and navigation systems for UAVs, business opportunities and contracts Zen, a Simulator developer, and with Tatas Scalable petrol persistent and surveillance Rockwell Collins is pursuing in India? for the SDR radios for BMS program. We system and modernised wideband HF are looking for partnerships that are more system that is an IP over wideband HF Rockwell Collins has been successful appropriate and we have engaged with a communication for interoperable air, sea in both Civil & defence market for few more that are in early stages. We are and land application, disaster relief and our Communication, Navigation and aligned with the Govt policy of “Make in border protection at very high data rates. Surveillance equipment. We have India”. Rockwell Collins has an India Design supplied ECCM modules to various Center that has a 950+ strong engineering n radios for defence. We are currently team in Hyderabad and Bangalore that looks growing our market on the product for after the Indian defence & global programs.

74 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 75 Debut of New HAL Products to Dazzle at Aero India 2017

AL’s key indigenous products HTT-40 (Basic Trainer Aircraft), Hfirst indigenously upgraded Hawk Mk132, named as Hawk-i, Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) and Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) will fly at the 11th edition of the Aero India 2017 scheduled from February 14 -18, 2017. “HAL is geared- up to display recent advancements in fixed and rotary wing segments”, says Mr. T. Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL.

The main attraction of HAL’s indoor pavilion spread over in an area of over 1282 sqm is a mock-up of Indian Multi Role Helicopter (IMRH). The pavilion seeks to promote HAL’s excellence in technical, research and operational areas in line with its stature as India’s largest Defence organization. “Visitors will get an opportunity to know about Advanced Hawk which will be kept on display in front of HAL stall. Also, at the static display,HTT-40, upgraded Jaguar & Mirage 2000, LCH and LUH would be crowd pullers,” adds Mr. Raju.

In addition, the customer demonstration flights would be held for LA H Mk III Dhruv and Mk IV (Rudra). HAL will also hold business meetings with OEMs, sign agreements and contracts with business partners for various projects during the Aero India -2017.

76 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 77 Gearboxes Part of a Winning Design – M777 Howitzer in Action

he M777 is the world’s lightest portable were chosen for its compact design and the artillery system. M777 is the first company’s ability to be able to engineer T155mm Howitzer that weighs less the unit to the customers’ needs. than 10000 lbs (4218 kg). In early 1997, the Ultra lightweight Field Howitzer (UFH), The ability to offer bespoke features and developed by BAE Systems (originally adapt to customer requirements enabled Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd BAE to again select a Power Jacks Range-N (VSEL)), was selected in preference to a Royal gearbox. The criteria for the design were Ordnance design to meet the US Army and compactness, lightweight and able to US Marines XM777, or LW155 requirement. operate in arduous climate conditions Since then the howitzer has been supplied worldwide. The gearbox housing and to Canadian and Australian forces. covers are manufactured from aluminium to aid with the weight requirements, the The M777 Howitzer is substantially Range-N gearboxes are already an ultra- different from any other gun, as it has compact design and the seals and oil were been designed to be ultra lightweight designed in to the customers specification. to allow the US Marines to fly the gun in by helicopter; the gun utilises an Power driven N35 Gearboxes on M777 extensive range of lightweight materials As well as these features, the units have including aluminium and titanium. special designed shafts and covers and the units are also chemically treated to the In recent years Power Jacks gearboxes The Howitzer was developed over 8 customer specifications. Three gearboxes have been utilised in many military years utilising Power Jacks ultra compact are supplied for each Howitzer, each one applications a few examples include the Range-N gearboxes. During this time Power different, two are based upon the standard BAE M777 and AS90 howitzers, satellite Jacks worked closely with BAE Systems N35 gearbox design and the third is a communication systems, rocket launchers (VSEL) to ensure that the units meet the bespoke design based around a set of N35 and mine sweeping equipment. design requirements of the US Army & gears. Many different prototypes were Marines. During this period the design was manufactured and tested in vigorous developed with BAE to include features For further information, contact terrain and weather conditions, each design Powerjacks India Representative required following extensive testing and slightly different until the final design trials. All the results in the tests and trails was settled upon. The final design has M/s Amcats Pvt. Ltd. ensure that the units have been honed to since seen service all over the world with the optimum required for the application. Tel: +91-22-27635005 / 6 various forces including the US Marines. Contact: Mr. Apoorva Hemani / Mr. Sony Jacob Power Jacks gearboxes were chosen for Two of the gearboxes are power the design following the success of the Email: [email protected], driven and the third is used as a hand [email protected] gearboxes on an earlier gun designed by wind facility, all units are used in the BAE (VSEL) the AS90. The AS90 utilises elevation of the gun, prior to its use. eight gearboxes per gun. The gearboxes n

78 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 79 Rolls-Royce to Support India for Indigenous Combat Programme Rolls-Royce has a very strong relationship In order to create with the Defence Aerospace sector in long-term growth India. Could you talk about your presence and achieve the in India and the journey so far? goals of ‘Make in India’, it is important We are committed to continuing our to not just focus on long-standing relationship with the Indian manufacturing and Armed Forces far into the future. Today, ‘technology transfer’ more than 750 Rolls-Royce engines across but on creating a 10 engine types power a range of aircraft broader ecosystem for the Indian military. We provide the that includes design, highest possible levels of support to the development, supply Adour Mk871, which powers the Hawks chain, manufacturing Advanced Jet Trainer, on which the next and support. This generation of Indian pilots are trained. Our entails capability Adour Mk804/Mk811 powering Jaguar creation and skilling was made, and continues to be supported, rather than the just in India today by HAL, with Rolls-Royce technology transfer. It support. This is an excellent example of is something that Rolls- Rolls-Royce’s long-term commitment to Royce considers one of developing the Indian Aerospace industry its core strengths. For and delivering Indian self-reliance. Our field the last 60 years, we service representatives (FSRs) work in close have been undertaking support with IAF personnel to maximise the technology transfer availability of engines on wings and provide to India. Our Adour on-ground technical advice directly to our Mk804/Mk811 customers, thereby drastically reducing powering Jaguar was maintenance and overhaul times. made, and continues to be supported, in What are the future programmes that India today by HAL, Rolls-Royce is looking to support in this with Rolls-Royce part of the world? support. This is an excellent example of Our future offerings include the power Rolls-Royce’s long- plant for the Shinmaywa US-2i – an aircraft term commitment Rolls-Royce is one among the world’s leading that can play an important role in India’s to developing the maritime security. The aircraft’s four AE2100 producers of aero engines for large civil aircraft industry and delivering engines are the same as those that power and corporate jets. It is the second largest India’s aspirations for the C130J. There is also a boundary layer achieving self-reliance. provider of defence aero engines in the world. control system using the Rolls-Royce CTS800 Taking the extra weight off Looking towards engine on each aircraft to assist with take-off Rolls-Royce has a standing relationship with the the future, we are and landing. We are also keenly anticipating Indian Armed Forces, which is expected to go ready to play a key the conclusion of the AWACS contract the helicopters to help them fly light role in India’s growth far into the future. negotiations – a vital capability which will be story by embracing n the present day combat scenario, help them fly lighter and protected. Schutz Technik’, which uses precision based on the Airbus A330 aircraft powered opportunities to co- Here, Dr. Glenn Kelly, Vice President, Customer helicopters play a major role in security engineered composite armour panels along by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines. We are also design, co-develop & against enemy forces and terrorism. MKU employs some of the most cutting- with patented aero-grade attachment monitoring developments in the Advanced Business, India - Defence shares with Aeromag I co-manufacture with Considering their significant role, it is edge technologies in achieving mission systems. These retrofittable armour kits Medium Combat Aircraft opportunity. With Asia, the details of the growing relation right Indian strategic essential for them to be damage-proof. critical modular protection for helicopters, are in line to a particular aircraft’s built our capability and successful track record in partners. between Rolls-Royce and Indian entities in These expensive machines that routinely while keeping the weight to the minimum specifications, and does not require re- international combat programmes, I believe go through the test of time and extreme possible. MKU’s 6th Generation Polyshield certification of the aircraft for airworthiness. aerospace and defence. Rolls-Royce is well placed to support the Please share your weather conditions can result into a waste V6 armouring technology uses advanced Indian desire for an indigenously designed thoughts on Aero India 2017, and the of time in a matter of seconds if they are materials and techniques that reduce With these advanced protection since 1981 and the Adour Mk871 has been and built combat programme. technologies and products which you are not designed for ballistic protection. the weight of armour for helicopters solutions, MKU fits the bill for the powering the new Hawk Advanced Jet showcasing? by approximately 40% compared to perfect solution provider for aircraft/ How is Rolls-Royce positioned to Trainer, whcih recently clocked 100,000 Therefore, armouring a helicopter is an standard armouring solutions. helicopter armouring and promises these meet India’s defence indigenisation flying hours with the Indian Air Force. The Aero India gives us a platform to showcase Advance Military Fan Concept on display absolute necessity. However, what is military machines reach new heights! requirements? What are your thoughts on our support for current programmes as Keeping the multi-role operations and is an example of how we can produce more necessary is investing in the right “Make in India” initiative announced by well as our capabilities to capture future survivability of utility and assault helicopters n rapid prototypes at an early stage before armour solution for these incredible flying the Indian Prime minister? opportunities in India. Under the vision of in consideration, MKU designs helicopter launching a full engine development steel birds that don’t bring them down ‘Co-creating the future with India’ we will armour kits using the proprietary ‘Modulare Rolls-Royce is uniquely placed to support programme. Other than this, we are also with their additional weight, but instead display the Adour Mk951 and our Advanced India’s future requirements, as we are highlighting our broad range of defence Military Fan Concept model. Adour Mk951 the only whole-engine company to have technologies and capabilities through an engine is the latest variant of the Adour successfully executed multinational combat interactive display system. engine family suitable for training pilots to engine programmes and the only such fly the next generation combat aircrafts. company to have transferred whole engine n The Jaguar has flown with Adour Mk811 capability outside of our home market.

80 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 81 What is the biggest challenge that a private entrepreneur in the aerospace and defence industry in India faces? Aerospace Engineers : Being the first generation entrepreneur, the very entry into the high precise, refined and stringent global standard industry is nerve-wracking and risky. The Precision People Based on the trial and error, a lot is learnt and lost too. To earn the confidence and prove your mettle, one needs to rigorously work towards that. Inadequate or non-availability of expertise technical Aerospace Engineers, Salem Aeropark is an eminent aerospace parts manpower is one of the major problems. manufacturing industry based in Tamil Nadu, certified with the AS 9100C. Its elaborate and accurate technical testing devices authenticated with You are familiar with the international systematic documentation have earned the approval of Defence Research and Air Show circuit. How do you assess the Development Organisation. growth of Aero India events? What do you expect from Aero India 2017? What Aerospace Engineers has launched its new manufacturing setup named “The would you showcase in this show? Salem Aeropark LLC” at Texas USA.It is about to open a second unit of Aerospace Engineers Pvt Ltd. at Hosur for its vital consumers of Aeronautical Components In fact, it is our active participation in and subassemblies in and around Bangalore. the air shows, both in the National and Salem Aeropark has many awards and honours, the latest being the CII International Events, that has opened up ‘Industrial Innovation Award 2016’. It has manufactured about 15,000 parts that the new avenues that remain little touched comply with global aviation requirements with rigorous quality standards which in this enigmatic field. The Aero India air are ratified by authorities for Military and Civil Aircraft. shows, I presume, are ranked third in the International arena. The performances Centre for Military Airworthiness Certification (CEMILAC) has accorded of our Indian airmen in our aircraft are Airworthy clearance for 1124 products for use on aircraft, helicopters, missiles, as great, assiduous and heartening as Civil Aviation and other systems including rubber components. their western counterparts. The efforts R. Sundaram, Founder & Managing Director, Salem Aeropark, Aerospace and consequent establishments of our Engineers Private Limited and Elastomeric Engineers in this interview outlines airworthiness are commendable, obviously R. Sundaram the activities of Aerospace Engineers and briefly describes the plan of action in observable and to be greatly proud of. the coming years. Prime Minister Shri presenting the Founder & Managing Director Our industry has been installing a stall National MSME Award to Mr. R.Sundar in Ludhiana. Salem Aeropark in both National and International Air

Could you give us an overview of the Our earnest and dedicated efforts are upcoming years. Promising negotiations successful is the partnership with range of your product portfolio and duly recognised, and appropriately for Joint Ventures with Organisations Aerospace and Defence Public some of their outstanding features? awarded especially during trying from Developed Countries can be cited Sector Undertakings and other moments, which invigorated our falling as the next significant step towards its major players in the region? Every single product is unique in its own spirits. I take this opportunity to thank growth and development. Taking into way. The most notable breakthrough The Government of India and our State account the establishment of the aero The insistence of the Government on precision manufacturing that is done Government of Tamil Nadu for having hub in Bangalore, our visionary plan to Make-in- India and Indigenization has is actually in three types of products. conferred on us honourable accolades. establish the second unit in Hosur for our opened the gateway for medium scale Cockpit seals for all fighter aircraft are integration activities is to attain fruition. aspirants like us. The right move of the the first distinct item. And then there Our concern has so far bagged thrice Government towards tapping at and are the Lubrication Oil Pumps for all the Award for Excellence in Aerospace You have crossed some major milestones strengthening our innovative creativity Helicopters. The third group of products Indigenization by SIATI for the successful on international certifications. What’s and capability for the overall uplift of are Hydraulic Hoses Assemblies, End development of the following products. the score now, and what are you the Country is the beacon light that Fittings and Connectors for Aircraft, They are for Cockpit Seal of Kiran Aircraft, striving at for the immediate future? has helped medium scale industrialists Helicopters, Missiles and Space Vehicles. Lube Oil Pump for DHRUV Helicopter like us who were groping not knowing and Cockpit seal for SUKHOI Aircraft. 1. The Salem Aero Park consists of two how to progress and proceed. Our product portfolio consists of a Another most memorable moment in AS9100C certified Organisations. long list of items. All types of rubber the progressive annals of Aerospace 2. We have installed DRDO Once again I use this interview to components, parts, moulded and Engineers is the conferment of Defence approved Surface Treatment acknowledge my indebtedness to autoclaved composite parts, precision Technology Absorption Award at the Plant in The Salem Aero Park. HAL, DRDO LABS, DGAQA, DGCA, metallic components, assemblies, National level. This award is especially for 3. Our organisation has Environmental ISRO, and BEL for their patronage LRUs, Vibration Isolators and so on. our contributions to LCA and Missiles. Management System that and constant encouragement. They entails it ISO14001. were very patient, highly motivated Shows. When in Aero India Air Show, the One of the outstanding features of Our happiness knew no bounds when 4. Our concern for man and environment is and conditionally supportive. This Adamya Chetana, an NGO in Bengaluru felicitating Mr R.Sundar. Union Minister these products is, they are all import our firm received the first place for further strengthened with OHSAS18001, permitted wings to our thoughts and for Health Sri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Minister for Fertilisers Sri H.N. Ananth substitutes. Lubrication Oil Pumps are innovation under MSME Category under which means Occupational Health enabled us to grow into an inextricable Kumar, Dr. Anbarasi Sundaram and Dr. Thejiswini Ananth Kumar also seen. first of its kind designed and developed the MSME BEST INNOVATION. In fact, it is and Safety Management System. part of Indian Aero Society. by us in Aerospace Engineers. A notable not just one or two but many products 5. This is getting enhanced for presence and entry of distinct delegates amount of Foreign Exchange Saving manufactured are highly innovative. NADCAP Certification also. How is the export market for your to the stringent quality standards and academic stalwarts into the stalls is yet another colourful feather. 6. Our testing facility is marching products that are tailored to global naturally result in helping us reach the will be movingly motivating. Naturally, Tell us more on the growth towards NABL Certification. aviation requirements? What is global market to a considerable degree. a host of the most vital products that You have won national awards for and development of the the most innovative product or Currently, around 25% of our manufactured are approved and certified to suit the Excellence in Aerospace Indigenization, Salem Aerospace Park? With the Make in India programme and application that you offer currently? products which are mostly innovative that International Standards will be on display. Technology Absorption as well as concerted efforts at indigenization on include three verticals namely Rubber, MSME Best Innovation. Could you As on date, The Aero Park manufactures various levels including high technology Plenty and highly promising. The cost- Metallic and Composites are supplied. n elaborate on their significance? items a quarter of which are exported. We and precision manufacturing, how effective strategy and absolute adherence aspire to enhance that percentage in the

82 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 83 BAeHAL Expands: Provides Hawk and Techmeta: Jaguar Fleet Support

Providing the Best Electronic BAeHAL Software Ltd, a joint venture (JV) between BAE Systems and Hindustan Aeronautics Joining Technology Limited, has been providing Software and IT services to a global our presence in private companies, and in customer base for the last 24 years. Techmeta’s technology is focused on the most efficient other Asian countries such as Japan and and reliable technical solution to weld any metal and Korea. Following the discussions any thickness with the same gun since 30 years. This between the two parent technology uses 60kv, indirect-heating cathode, and What prospects do you envisage for companies it was decided fixturing technology providing Techmeta its leadership collaborations with major operatives in to see how they could position in thae field of EBW, both for equipment India? work together to better manufacturing and job work. deliver aircraft fleet Due to our strong presence in Public support. As a result, the companies already, we off course plan to Techmeta was also the first supplier developing a two companies have collaborate strongly with them in the future, moving gun, internal or external, or a dedicated agreed and ratified a but we also want to develop collaboration 32 axis CNC to allow omachine to weld parts Memorandum of Understanding to expand BAeHAL with more private companies. in any positions and to face with success scope to include the provision of Fleet Support. any welding challenge. Mr. Franck Oudot, General Manager, Techmeta, in this How do you adapt your design and In addition to continuing its software operations, the interview elaborates on its technologies: products for the varied needs and ranges expanded company will initially focus on Hawk and of different clients? Jaguar spares, repairs and technical services bringing together the expertise of HAL and BAE Systems. Techmeta doesn’t sell standard or catalogue machines. Each machine is based on a new Discussions are advanced with legal documentation being Mr. Franck Oudot and specific design fitting perfectly with the negotiated, and a small team from BAE Systems is working General Manager, Techmeta customer’s need, even if we are also able to in Bengaluru as part of the set up phase. After set up, the duplicate one machine design many time as team will return to the UK, leaving a newly recruited and How has Techmeta changed the metal Bodycote has 3 production sites in we already did in the past for an automotive trained Indian team to run the fleet support operation. joining technology in the engineering France, UK, and USA, but only one application with 10 similar machines, or in Nuclear industry with 5 similar machines. The activity will be based in Bengaluru with a large range field? center of expertise in France, Techmeta, of frequently used aircraft spares stocked in its warehouse. which develops welding processes and In terms of business growth, which These spares will be guaranteed to be available within The great strength of Techmeta is based on machines before transferring production 30 days of being requested. Less commonly used synergy between know how in machine to other sites. This transfer includes long sectors do you focus in a special way in India? items will be available on an ‘as required’ basis. A designing and know haw on how to use time training of Bodycote welders and repair and overhaul capability will also be offered. them and to design electron beam welding strong technical support to guaranty As I already mentioned, the focused processes. Year after year, Techmeta Parts obsolescence is a global problem affecting all continuous capacity and quality to the markets in India, same as in Europe, are improved welding processes through many high technology sectors and India is no exception. customers. Aircraft, Airspace, Defense, nuclear, and developments for customers and improved BAeHAL, working with the aircraft design authority, automotive markets, but this is only due to in parallel its machine design by developing Which is the most promising market manufacturers, supply chain and airworthiness agencies, these markets important demand. We want new functionalities needed for welding for EBW? will initially provide low level obsolescence solutions to increase our market shares in private process improvement. for the Hawk and Jaguar fleets whilst working with the companies, whatever markets requests our During the last ten years, Aircraft Indian Air Force to develop and agree economically technology. How widely is this being used in various industry has been the main market for viable solutions to the larger obsolescence challenges. sectors like Aerospace, Automotive, EBW worldwide, thanks to the important Power generation, Vacuum Systems etc? increase of this market, but today even Electron Beam Welding equipment is Over time, the range of spares, repairs and other services automotive and defense markets are very high-tech and requires very reliable on offer will grow in what has been described as the Electron beam welding is the best joining using more and more this technology, as warranty and post-warranty service “crawl, walk, run” staircase, incrementally growing the technology for high value added and safety it has been 20 years ago. Nuclear industry support. How are you organized to business as customer confidence in the business grows. parts. That’s the reason why it is mostly used provide such support in India? is restarting and will become important Although India is, and will remain, the main focus for for aerospace, aircraft, nuclear, research and during the next years. BAeHAL, it will also develop an export market for India defense market sectors, even if it is also used Our machines are designed to be service manufactured parts by exploiting the existing BAE Systems in any other market sector like automotive, How large is your presence in India friendly, but require high degree of technical support arrangements with the many international power generation, even luxury like jewelry, and in the Asian region? knowledge and expertise. Our service operators of Hawk. This is an ideal opportunity to but always for highest technological partner Empire Machine Tools-MFTM Divn., market the capability of HAL and the Indian supply applications or customers. Techmeta is present in China and India India have been working with us since since 30 years and was the first major the last 20 years and are well equipped chain into a global footprint, giving ‘Make in India’ What are the most notable contributions supplier there, that’s why we sold many to provide service support to all of our a worldwide reach it would not otherwise have. installations in India. from the centres of excellence in the UK machines in these countries (100 in China At Aero India 2017, the BAeHAL stand can be found and France? and 30 in India). We are now developing n in HALL E, near to the jointly developed Advanced Hawk static demonstrator and simulator.

84 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 85 Shri AS Kiran Kumar, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Dr BN Suresh, President, INAE , Dr. C.G. Krishnadas Nair, President SIATI, Dr. A. R. Upadhya, Shri R. Kaveri Renganathan with SIATI “Life Time Shri AS Kiran Kumar, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) inaugurating the Silver Jubilee celebration of SIATI .Dr BN Suresh, Achievement” awardees –Col HS Shankar (Retd), CMD, Alpha Design Technologies, Dr Joseph Crasta, CEO, CM President Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), Dr.C.G.Krishnadas Nair, President SIATI, Dr. A. R. Upadhya, former Director, CSIR National Envirosystems ,Shri DR Subramanyam, MD, SLN Technologies, Shri Ketan J Sangvi, CEO, Sanghvi Aerospace. Aerospace Laboratories(NAL), Shri Kaveri Renganathan, CEO, Bangalore Complex , HAL, Wg. Cmdr. Venugopal Menon, SEO, SIATI also seen. SIATI conduct international and national SIATI engages collaboration between SIATI Silver Jubilee Award Function level seminars and workshops on varied Indian and overseas universities, technical topics with active participation from R&D training / certification agencies. SIATI Annual Award Function was organisations, industries and overseas organised on 2nd Dec, 2016, at Dr OEMs and academic institutions. All Aerospace Sectoral Skill Council (SSC) VM Ghatage Convention Center. SIATI : Taking R&D to the : SIATI has associated with BCIC in functions are well-attended and are forming an aerospace sectoral skill Shri AS Kiran Kumar, Chairman Indian useful for interactions with the members. Space Research Organisation(ISRO) was the These workshops and seminars were council in Bangalore under the National Benefit of the Society Skill Development Corporation. Chief Guest and Dr BN Suresh, President focused on R&D technology, product Indian National Academy of Engineering and process development, procedure for Quality improvements in AME training: (INAE) was the Guest of Honour. IATI, grows through partnership Varkey as its Hon Secretary General. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION indigenous development, quality assurance, Based on the national seminar on the which is hitherto unheard of in the Members are nominated from HAL, certification for airworthiness etc in addition subject, SIATI suggested improvements to Six companies were selected by the Aerospace sector in India. Reflections ISRO, NAL,DRDO, ADA,DGCA, CEMILAC, SIATI has established co-operation with selection committee for the SIATI S similar aerospace industry associations to requirement of components, equipments the AME Schools and course curricula of these partnership will be evident in the DGAQA etc and from private industries. systems to be developed for ISRO, DRDO, Award for Excellence in Indigenous coming Aero India in Bangalore also. abroad like Groupement des Industries Stipend to encourage studies – SIATI Development. These were awarded Industries, institutions and organizations Francaises Aeronautiques et Spatiqles HAL, NAL for the defence equipments, airport ground handling equipments etc. introduced stipend for selected AME the memento and certificates during SIATI is an important ‘Gateway’ to Indian in Aerospace domain are invited to join (GIFAS) France, German Aerospace certificate holders and associate the function. These companies are: Aerospace Industry and global cooperation SIATI, utilize the opportunities and enjoy Industries Association (BDLI) Berlin, SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT member graduate of aeronautical for tie-up in R&D, Technology, Joint benefits. Let us work towards making Society of Companies TO TECHNICAL EDUCATION society for industrial training. SIATI • Deepti Electronics & Electro- ventures, Collaborations, co-productions India the most favored aerospace (SBAC) UK / currently ADS, North West opticals Pvt. Ltd SIATI undertake following activities to has instituted scholarship for the and information exchange with a Mission manufacturing hub of the world. Aerospace Alliance (NWAA), European graduate students of IIAEM. • Rossell Techsys ( A division of Rossell India) of “GROWTH THROUGH PARTNERSHIP”. Association of Aerospace , Industries promote skill development and support • Verdant Telemetry & Antenna Roles of SIATI : (AECMA), Aviation Aerospace the technical education in the country: SIATI Awards for Excellence in Systems Pvt Ltd Looking back just after its silver jubilee, (AAA), Skywin Wallonie, etc. Indigenous Development • Pinaka Aerospace Solutions Pvt Ltd SIATI feels happy as it had made substantial INDIGENOUS DEVELOPMENT Training workshops for sponsored candidate technicians and graduates • Magod Laser Machining Pvt Ltd progress over the years in harnessing the By networking the large aerospace and PARTICIPATION IN AIR SHOWS SIATI has constituted “SIATI Awards for • Shri Jayasuriya Enterprises. potential of its member industries for in areas identified by the industries. Excellence” in indigenous development of defence PSUs and R&D labs with private SIATI has been actively participating developing & manufacturing aerospace industries, particularly SMEs providing Short courses: SIATI conducts short courses aerospace technology and manufacture SIATI Awards for the “Life Time materials, components, equipments in Indian and International Air Shows of aerospace material, components Achievement” was also presented to help and information on items to be Exhibitions and seminars projecting to impart knowledge and skills (technical and systems and also information indigenously developed, conducting and managerial), SIATI with the support structures, equipment and systems etc. following eminent aerospace personalities: technology, enhanced design and India’s combined strength in aeronautics The Awards are given on the basis of workshops on requirements and R&D , production and aviation business from major aerospace companies formed • Col HS Shankar (Retd), CMD, Alpha testing solutions. It has also inspired and procedures for development, outsourcing International Institute of Aerospace recommendations received from the user nurtured several SMEs in different regions to facilitate strategic collaborations with organizations like DRDO, HAL, ISRO NAL, Design Technologies Pvt Ltd etc, R&D and technology tie ups and overseas industries including joint venture Engineering and Management (IIAEM) • Dr Joseph Crasta, CEO, CM in India to actively participate in the international cooperation, know how under Jain University in Bangalore IAF etc and selected by Awards Committee aerospace and defence sector R&D and and promote sourcing (export) from India. and presented by dignitaries during Envirosystems Pvt Ltd transfer on airworthiness requirements, for quality education and catering • Shri DR Subramanyam, MD, Manufacture, enhancing self-reliance. advance manufacturing processes, quality SIATI leads Indian industry delegations for the requirements of industry. It is SIATI Annual each year. So far about 160 industries are recipient of these awards. SLN Technologies Pvt Ltd. SIATI was founded in 1991, on the controls etc, assistance in certification and to national and international air shows, Encouraging and supporting colleges • Shri Ketan J Sangvi, CEO, initiative of Dr. C.G. Krishnadas Nair, approvals, training and skill development, including Aero India, Canadian Air and technical training institutes for SIATI has also constituted “Life Time Sanghvi Aerospace Pvt Ltd. then Managing Director of Hindustan SIATI member industries contributed Shows, Asian Air Shows at Singapore, improving infrastructure, faculty and service Award” from the year 2011 to Aeronautics Limited, Bangalore. He became significantly in its endeavor for indigenous Paris Air Shows, Farnborough Air educational standards and curricula honour eminent persons who have made n the founder President of the Society. The development with the support of quality Shows UK, Australian Air shows, Dubai through interaction with user industries, great contribution in the aerospace, R&D, Management of the Society of Indian assurance and military airworthiness Air shows etc. and organize India regulatory agencies such as CEMILAC, Industry and Education field. The Awardees Aerospace Technologies and Industries is agencies and active user involvement Business Forums and B2B meetings for DGCA etc. It Arranges apprentice ship in are selected by the Award committee. entrusted to a Council of Trustees formed (HAL, ISRO, Armed Forces). To promote opportunities for Indian Industries. industries for graduates and technicians. innovations and product development and from the various prominent industries SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS – INDUSTRY with Dr. C.G. Krishnadas Nair as its Hon collaborative R&D, SIATI instituted “ Awards of Excellence in Indigenous development” INETRACTIONS WITH R&D PSU President and Air Cmde (Retd) Joseph AND VENDOR DEVELOPMENT

86 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 87 launching mission mode programmes for design and development of 19 seater Transport Aircraft and Regional Transport CSIR-NAL: Designing and Aircraft (70-100 seater). What critical technology solutions Developing the Nation are being provided by CSIR-NAL?

National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) is India’s premier R&D establishment in the As it is well known civilian sector and a constituent of the autonomous Council of Scientific & Industrial that CSIR-NAL is the Research (CSIR). With 38 National Laboratories providing S&T solutions across lead institution in various socio-economic sectors, CSIR is celebrating its Platinum Jubilee in 2017. providing critical technology solutions in CSIR-NAL is a high-technology oriented laboratory focusing advanced topics in the areas of Fly-by-wire control systems and aerospace and related disciplines; it has mandated to develop aerospace technologies composite parts for LCA –Tejas. CSIR-NAL with equal cost sharing with strong science content, to design and build small and medium sized civil aircraft has developed the critical technologies and to support all national aerospace programmes. CSIR-NAL has also developed like Auto clave, co-cured /co-bonded What’s the update many critical technologies for the strategic sector. It continues to support the mission- composite structures, Fight dynamics on the National Civil mode programmes of DRDO, ADA & ISRO. The laboratory has many advanced test simulator, flight control laws, Fatigue test, Aircraft Development facilities as National facilities, which are unique in the country and comparable special coatings & materials for Tejas LCA programme and to the best in the world. The National Trisonic Aerodynamic Facility (NTAF) is one program. The technologies developed for the way forward? such national facility which ranks amongst the best wind tunnels in the world. LCA program are distinct and has saved cores of foreign exchange of the country. At CSIR-NAL, studies In the recent years, CSIR-NAL has taken up aircraft development With the IAF plans to acquire 123 Tejas have been carried out programmes. These aircraft programmes are aimed to meet the civil aircraft and the production plan includes regarding developing aviation requirements of the country and to synergize the multi-disciplinary manufacturing of six aircraft this year a Regional Transport expertise of the laboratory into visible and marketable products. and scale-up the production to eight and Aircraft (RTA). The sixteen in subsequent two years, CSIR-NAL feasibility study CSIR-NAL also made efforts to develop spin-off technologies from its R&D activities will play a significant role in the coming indicated: about and have significantly contributed to non-aerospace sectors and widely diffused for years. The other significant work of CSIR- 250-300 aircraft commercial production. The recent success stories in this regard are; DRISHI- a runway NAL is towards Mirage aircraft upgradation for India (20-year visibility measuring system and DHVANI, for marksmanship training in Indian Army. programme of IAF. The work involves studies demand forecast), international market programme of ADA in the areas of Mr. Jitendra J Jadhav on effect of the new stores on Mirage demand for over 7000 RTA class of aircraft Director, CSIR-National Mr. Jitendra J Jadhav, who served the ADA for 17years in various position structural airframe design and analysis, Euler computations using Fluent and RANS and military transport of this class in Aerospace Laboratories including Outstanding Scientists –Project Director (LCA-AF) is currently the developing a low RCS full scale 8.3m Director, CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories, Bengaluru, India. computations, drop tests on multiple stores, India: ~150 aircraft (replacement for An serpentine CFRP air intake duct, series of ground vibration tests (GVT) and 32 and HS 748). The suggested model by preliminary design of main landing gear In this interview with Aeromag Asia, Mr.Jadhav speaks about major aeromechanical studies of new stores. the High Power Committee is technology (MLG) and a basic flight simulator for programmes of CSIR-NAL and laboratories road map for civil aircraft development funding by government and AMCA with flight controller, subsystems development programmes. Excerpts from the interview. Any joint venture or joint equipping/manufacturing in a JV/SPV mode. and sensor models. The expertise of initiative on the anvil? Presently, CSIR-NAL is contemplating on the laboratory will be fully provided for Phase 1 of the development i.e preliminary futures requirement of the Programme. We are already in partnership and design phase (PDP). I envisage CSIR-NAL Could you talk about the major • Design and development & certification development of carbon fiber technology collaborative mode with M/s Mahindra along with public/private partnership Share your thoughts on SARAS, programmes in progress at NAL? of Avionics Video and Data FPGA and demonstrated the same on a pilot Aerospace for the development and can come together to take this initiative HANSA, and C-NM5 programmes based IP Core (FPGA), and plant of 10 TPA capacity and transferred the certification of CNM-5 aircraft in both India forward with the government. and their near-term goals? The major programmes at CSIR-NAL can process know-how for standard modulus and Australia. With the NAL’s expertise in be classified into two types. First, our own • Medium Wind-Solar Hybrid carbon fibres (T300) to industry. An MoU aircraft design, the laboratory would like What’s the latest on the micro I have already shared our immediate plans laboratory programmes funded by CSIR (WiSH) system of 7-10 kW class for with MIDHANI has been entered into for to leverage its strength in development of air vehicle programme? for all the three aircraft. To be specific, the and second, sponsored programs majorly agriculture and rural application. development of production technology 19- seat transport aircraft. There is a demand developmental flights of SARAS PT1N will from strategic sectors like DRDO, ADA for aeronautical grade carbon fibre. for these classes of aircraft for replacement As I said earlier, our team is working on lead to evaluation of performance and for providing technological solution to Please share with us the progrees of Dornier fleet and regional utility & improvements to CSIR-NAL developed UAV handling characteristics of the aircraft to LCA (Tejas) and Missile programmes. The you have made in the development What about the civil aircraft commuter connectivity. The programme through FTT project, the improvements fine tune design modifications. This further major laboratory programmes currently of carbon fiber technology? development programmes? is proposed in three phases, viz Phase-1 aimed are; Ruggedized airframe, Autopilot would pave the way forward towards under progress are Fast Track Translational Design, development, fabrication and flight- with safety features, Image processing arriving at an aircraft which will be suitable The demand for use of Nickel-Titanium projects aimed at development and For this, we have charted out a clear road testing of prototype, Phase-2 limited series algorithms, Gimbal stabilization, image to meet the IAF requirement through (NiTi) shape memory alloys (SMAs) in translation/commercialization in next two map for revival of 14 seat SARAS aircraft. production in PPP/JV mode and certification identification and tracking. Developed Limited Series Production (LSP) phase. the field of engineering and medicine years addressing the technological need We will be carrying out flight-testing and for civil aircraft. This is a cost and risk- product, mini UAV will be offered as has increased exponentially in the and the problems faced by strategic and evaluation of SARAS PT1N aircraft which sharing phase by both the government & a product for sale to required users. The current proposal on past decade. The production of SMAs social sectors as well create significant will provide essential information towards private agencies. Phase-3 is production NAL can also offer services for specific Hansa–NG is aimed at: involves complex processes wherein high economic value for the country. Some arriving at aircraft configuration for the and marketing phase by private industry. purpose. CSIR-NAL has entered into a standards of melting, composition and of the projects under progress are: subsequent weight optimized build for MoU with Johnnette Technologies for • Alternate materials and microstructure control are required in Limited Series Production. Similarly, we are Further, the existing 1.2 m wind tunnel marketing, sales and service and we are manufacturing methods for large • Acoustic Based Hit Identification order to be able to fully exploit the unique also planning for two- seat ab-initio aircraft of CSIR-NAL is nearly 50 years old, not also in the process of entering MoU with scale time bound production and Analysis System (ABHIAS) properties of this material in applications. Hansa-Next Generation with advanced designed for high productivity, test section other private/public partners for series for marksmanship training Through years of R&D work, CSIR-NAL has features aimed at low acquisition cost, low size not sufficient, frequent failures of production. It is also planned to encourage • All glass cockpit, steerable nose wheel, in subsonic weaponry, developed the technological know-how operating cost and minimum maintenance. critical systems and subsystems, average Start-ups to encourage entrepreneurship electrically operated flap and LED necessary for the commercial production Discussions are in progress with Mahindra annual productivity @ 1600 tests whereas through Technology Incubation. lights (navigation and anti-collision) • Magneto-resistive sensors for automobile of SMA products for both engineering Aerospace for manufacturing Five Seat requirement is @ 11000 tests from all and industrial applications, and biomedical applications. To take this General Aviation Aircraft (CNM5) Prototype national programmes. The proposed project Could you talk about NAL’s role • Enhanced endurance and range development forward for commercial on continuous wind tunnel of 2.5 m capacity in Advanced Medium Combat capability including IFR operations; use • fully autonomous fixed wing Leading to FAR 23 Certifications by the production discussion is in progress with shall be implemented as a collaborative/ Aircraft programme of ADA? of MOGAS to reduce operating cost, and mini UAVs under 5.0 kg class Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) MIDHANI. CSIR-NAL has pioneered the in India. CSIR-NAL is also contemplating on joint initiative project of CSIR, DRDO & ISRO CSIR-NAL has contributed to AMCA • Large scale indigenous components, LRUs,

88 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 89 How is the roadmap you see for partnership with HAL going forward? What’s the further potential you see?

HAL is already our production partner for the SARAS aircraft. I can see lot of 5 years and one million parts potential for taking this partnership for the proposed mission programmes like 19 seater transport aircraft and Regional exported: Nasmyth is Celebrating India Transport Aircraft. In the changed national scenario and expectations from the government, we need to work with new models for fast delivery for mutual benefit.

Share your thoughts on NAL’s etc. for subsequent series production. coatings for high speed machining, wear association with various DRDO CSIR-NAL with type certified Hansa-NG resistant nickel based composite coating, labs and Defence PSUs? will identify Private Industry partnership and chromate free corrosion resistant Nasmyth Group is a world-leading, global supplier of precision for series production and marketing. sealed anodized coatings for aerospace The core competencies of CSIR-NAL spans engineering solutions. Under the leadership of Chairman and and automobile applications. We have practically the whole aerospace sector. The Chief Executive Officer Peter Smith, company’s 12 businesses As regards to CNM-5 aircraft, we will be planned to take up these coatings on laboratory has always accepted challenges work together to provide uniquely integrated solutions. manufacturing a flying prototype of CNM5 As a true, single source global supplier, Nasmyth Group has in India along with relevant structural test developed best-in-class manufacturing capabilities that specimens, followed by flight testing in enable them to deliver a complete precision machining, partnership with M/s fabrication, assembly and surface treatment service. Pvt. Ltd. (MAPL). Showing compliance Nasmyth Group has ambitious plans in place for the future to FAR 23 requirements by test and development of the business. Company is investing heavily in each analysis leading to Type Certification company whilst expanding into India and other emerging markets. of CNM5 in India by the DGCA. In an interview with Aeromag Peter Smith explains his company’s business plans for India. Could you share your thoughts on your vision for NAL and future programmes?

The R&D efforts of CSIR are aligned to the needs of the domestic industry and the social needs of the nation exemplified by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Could you talk about the presence of What are the growth opportunities new purpose-built office complex being chartered by UN as well as the policies and Nasmyth in India and the journey so far? you see in India and the opened in Central Bangalore and the vision of the Government. CSIR-NAL will roadmap going forward? inauguration being completed of our new be focused in a major way on “Technology To date the Group has extensively Company – ‘Nasmyth India Private Limited’. Innovation and Translational Research participated in the support and With the exponential growth in Asia and and Commercialization Technology development of the Indian Aerospace particularly India with regards to the This new venture will provide a and Know-how” to achieve the National Sector. Stretching back some 20 years and acquisition of new commercial aircraft and comprehensive array of Engineering Development Goals. In consideration of up to the present day, a number of our UK the meteoric sustained growth within the Services and also a dedicated domestic the priority areas and targets set under the large-scale applications with the help of and delivered products and technologies. based precision engineering companies Indian manufacturing base, there is a need & international sales office, which will India Science & Technology Vision 2032-33, private industries. In continuation to the It is the preferred destination for mission have been supplying flight critical aero- and an obligation for Aerospace Companies serve the Indian sub-continent and CSIR-NAL will continue to strengthen its development of intermediate modulus mode aerospace programmes, which engine hardware and engineering like Nasmyth to develop, enhance and Asia with bespoke manufacturing core competencies in aerospace S&T and carbon fibre (T800 equivalent) we are would have been difficult, if not impossible, support to the pioneering Indian Defence grow their Manufacturing & Purchasing solutions embracing the combined focus on its mission statement through shortly establishing Prepreg line and without CSIR-NAL’s contributions; the Laboratories based within Bangalore. capabilities within India. We see India assets of our UK & Indian facilities. specific programmes over the next years, certification activities are at advanced laboratory is involved in all the major as having and developing in association which will position the laboratory as premier stage. This would pave way for production aerospace programs in the country, Following a period developing the with Nasmyth, the talented engineers that What are your thoughts on Aero aerospace R&D laboratory in the country. of carbon fibre Prepreg in the country. notably the Light Combat Aircraft (Tejas) standards and disciplines for full production, modern industries require. Nasmyth will India 2017, and what are the things of Aeronautical Development Agency over the past 5 years the Group, through be investing for growth in engineering you are showcasing here? The specific future R&D programmes (ADA), the Satellite and Launch Vehicle its Bangalore based Liaison Office has Tell us your achievements in the and design together with establishing To rival the best that the Farnborough are Major Laboratory Projects, which Programms of Indian Space Research developed and partnered with a number of area of special materials? key specialized manufacturing facilities Airshow and the Paris Salon can offer. are focused on core areas of the Organization (ISRO), Missile Programs Class Leading manufacturing facilities across of our own or on a joint venture basis. Aero-India has quickly established itself laboratory, internationally benchmarked of Defence Research and Development Southern India to establish an unrivalled Apart from laboratory’s core areas as a key barometer on the state and R&D and technology development Organization (DRDO), MIRAGE FOC Supply Chain manufacturing high integrity In fact the development of India and of aerospace S&T, our laboratory has trends of Aviation within Asia and offers efforts. Institutional linkages with weapon integration with HAL/IAF, Accident and complex Aerospace, Energy (Oil & Gas), other such emerging economies is made significant contributions in the the Nasmyth Group the perfect platform stake holder ministries/departments, investigation , UAV programmes of DRDO Communication and Healthcare products, expected by the Aircraft & Aero-engine area of special materials. Under a MoU, within one venue to meet with, listen to catering to the strategic sector, MSME etc. It is a well-known fact that both ISRO that are subsequently exported and manufacturers and is also a key tenant of development of NiTi stent grafts jointly with and network with the Industry greats Clusters, International collaborations and DRDO have acknowledged that the distributed to Nasmyth facilities and major our rolling 5 year strategic business plan. Sri Chitra Tirunal Institute is in progress. We and the movers and shakers of the vast towards technology development & success of their aerospace programmes customers of the Group, across the world. have also developed low cost process for What are the new initiatives Indian Aerospace Community. Looking deployment etc., with the objective owes a lot to CSIR-NAL’s contributions. the fabrication of carbon-carbon composite A significant milestone was celebrated in being taken to promote and build forward to the show and wishing good to accelerate technology deployment CSIR-NAL’s developmental work in fasteners and carbon fibre reinforced silicon December 2016 with the export from India existing position in India? fortune to all who participate and attend. and commercialization at large scale. strategic areas has helped the country carbide matrix composite products through of our 1,000,000th part manufactured Please feel free to visit our stand. in overcoming the technology-denial Chemical Vapour Infiltration technology within our India partnerships. February 2017 is a very important milestone (CVI). These are used in high performance CSIR-NAL is also proposed to launch Mission regimes at critical junctures and has also for the Nasmyth Group, which sees our applications like high temperature, Mode Programmes in partnership with put the Nation in a better bargaining vacuum, corrosive environment etc. we stake holders/users and industry. Specific position when import of technology was are looking at private industries for further programmes targeted are: SARAS multi- considered unavoidable. Additionally, it up scaling and commercial application. role transport aircraft for IAF, 19 seater has helped to protect confidentiality of ASK AMERICA IN THE USA PARTNERSHIP PAVILION transport aircraft, Preliminary Design strategic data and enhanced the Nation’s Our laboratory has expertise in developing Phase of Regional Transport Aircraft, and prestige in the international arena. The special coatings for various applications. 2.5mtr Advanced Continuous Wind Tunnel association with all the strategic and space Visit 25+ U.S. Companies - Hall E at AERO INDIA 2017 The major ones are; hard and super hard in collaboration with DRDO & ISRO. organizations will be continued and further WWW.KALLMAN.COM/AERO-INDIA-2017 strengthened for the benefit of the nation.

90 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 91 Su-30SM multi-role fighter in flight IRKUT Corporation with Ambitious Plans in India Yak-130 combat trainer in flight S. Radhakrishnan class with a composite made wing. Use aircraft in the market. Yak-152 allows 24-hour of composites will give a boost to the performance with training in , Yak-152 will provide IRKUT Corp. with an Oleg Demchenko, President, IRKUT IRKUT Corp. is the pioneer in Russia in the or IRKUT Corporation which is a part aerodynamics resulting in about seven to instrumental piloting, spinning in/off, etc. opportunity to diversify its product line, Corporation, says that there is a new stage in implementation of quality standards on par of Russia’s state-run United Aviation ten percent increase in efficiency. Innovative Yak-152 will provide professional selection which presently is based on Su-30MK/SM the development of the MKI Program, which with other major manufacturers. It supplies FCorporation, the year 2016 has heralded aerodynamics in conjunction with Pratt & and training to pilots in multi-tasking in fighter family and Yak-130 trainer. Despite is of key importance to IRKUT. Su-30MKI’s components to them including those for many breakthroughs in its new programmes. Whitney PW1400G the new generation’s state-run and private flight training schools. the current revamping of the IRKUT’s overhauling facilities in India will undergo Airbus A320 aircraft. air engines, provide about 24 percent less Due to high flight performance, this aircraft manufacturing facilities for the MC-21’s full- expansion and up-gradation. The first phase IRKUT Corporation, in last June, rolled out consumption of fuel when compared with can also be used for training of aerobatic scale production, in 2016, the Corporation of the up-gradation covers efforts on the Su- The diversification of product line due to its state-of-the-art middle-range airliner other aircraft. A maiden flight of MC-21 is pilots. kept high volumes of military aircraft 30MKI’s facility for BrahMos missiles which is new programs will firm up the IRKUT Corp.’s MC-21 at a function organised in the City scheduled for the current spring. manufacturing. Su-30SM multi-role fighters an Indo-Russian collaboration. stability and reputation as the leading of IRKUTsk in Russia’s Siberia region. This Yak-152 is powered by the RED A03Т Russian manufacturer of aviation systems. In September, IRKUT Corp. demonstrated diesel engine rated at 500 hp. This engine were supplied to the Russian MoD and the airliner with a seating capacity of 135 to 211 Kazakhstan’s AF. passengers is considered to be the most a maiden flight of Yak-152 piston-engine features the highest power rate in the class prioritised project of Russia’s civil aviation. trainer aircraft designated for various of piston-engine trainer aircraft, which training purposes. Yak-152 features higher ensures excellent speed and climbing rate MC-21 will become the first aircraft in its capabilities when compared with similar parameters.

Roll-out ceremony of MC-21 airliner

Maiden flight of Yak-152 trainer

92 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 93 one of the most important melting Watt Peak and on new production routes Manufacturing routes for Nano-Powders for equipment in the vacuum metallurgy field – for silicon manufacturing. The efficiency of battery materials so-called primary melting. solar cells is another key parameter within Primary metal oxide reduction via Plasma ALD’s solar strategy; therefore, we’re partner technologies The major task of such equipment is in a research program aiming for efficiency to produce special steels for the power improvement by defect engineering during New casting processes based on levitation ALD Eyeing India’s Growth, generation and tool steel industry and of the crystallisation process. melting (Fast Cast) course Ni and Co based super alloys for aerospace. Well-known alloys in this field are With regard to the casting of turbine blades Development of production routes for new Inco 718, Hastelloy or Waspalloy. Reactive furnaces, which is a well-known standard materials for aerospace and energy industry Wants to Grow up with it metals like Titanium, Tantalum or Niobium technology in the aircraft and stationary gas (e.g. Titanium aluminides, CMC’s) are not melted in VIM. Therefore, EB and turbine industries, ALD is ready to implement Our innovative solutions for Vacuum Heat Plasma technology are used. Main products a high degree of sensory and automation Treatment are well established within the are electrodes for further re-melting software to be ready for a facility-wide industry. equipment (ESR and VAR) or in the last years platform in the Industry 4.0 communication. Besides the already mentioned innovations, ALD is a worldwide market leader in vacuum metallurgy. It is also a technology leader in vacuum heat treatment. more and more barstick production for our pipeline is filled with R&D-projects for Another credit to this company is that it is the only supplier of vacuum thermal recycling worldwide. Established in precision casting furnaces for turbine blades ALD is the world‘s leading supplier of sophisticated equipment for Thermal vacuum brazing, sinter hardening and for the 1994 as a subsidiary of Leybold AG and Degussa AG, LD today is a company of AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N. for the aerospace industry. Barrier Coatings of hp-parts for engines to needs of the Industry 4.0 - philosophy. V., Netherlands. Its strategic business areas include Engineering and Own & Operate. ALD has a strong international Today the focus is set on the development aerospace and power generation industries. Another major focus of our R&D is to presence with branches in the USA, Japan and UK. ALD believes in growth momentum through technological innova- and implementation of control systems that Increasingly stringent demands are being tailor our processes to the special needs allow ultra-tight process control and have the imposed on the efficiency of gas turbine tion and own operating companies. for tomorrow’s power trains for E-Motive ability to communicate in production systems engines. This is driven by the requirement applications (electrically powered cars). for Industry 4.0. Also, the implementation of to reduce consumption of fossil fuels and modern mobility. complex process simulations is a versatile thus operating costs. The major means for As for technologies – Vacuum Metallurgy, tool that ALD is using quite intensive. Here improving turbine efficiency is by increasing Vacuum Heat Treatment, what are the new We are associated with renowned ALD works with partners from different operating temperatures in the turbine section developments with more relevance to the and international reputed Indian institutes/companies and can provide of the engines. The materials employed must or foreign owned companies comprehensive process models. Another withstand the higher temperatures as well as Indian market? such as Rolls Royce, Starwire major trend observed in the market is mechanical stresses, corrosion, erosion and For the Vacuum Metallurgy, the standard Ltd, Kalyani Carpenter Special customised solutions. Customers asking for other severe conditions during operation, technologies such as VIM, VAR and ERS Steels Ltd etc who, in turn, are JV dedicated and lean designed production while providing extended lifetime as required partners to global leaders involved routes, which are highly competitive, even by the end users. This is an area where EB/ are established in the Indian market since in manufacturing and supply of under changing market conditions. Here PVD coating processes make a significant decades for the production of high-grade high-grade materials applicable ALD as unique single source provider is contribution today. materials. Nevertheless, there is still the trend for Aerospace, Nuclear, Defence able to respond with integral solutions that to shift and to improve the quality of low- etc. ALD products and technology cover almost everything from building to ALD’s EB/PVD equipment is approved by grade steel materials to a higher level, which As a worldwide leading supplier of exchangeable components can be offered to are already in use with the global leaders production guiding system. international authorities a/o engine OEM’s to drives the demand for further investment in vacuum systems for melting, coating and the market. The cost of ownership with this and ALD is in a good position to support the coat hp-parts for engines to aviation industry! an equipment supply in the area of Vacuum The induction melting VIM furnace type is heat treatment of metals, how big is your furnace concept is more advanced for the efforts of the Indian manufacturers to attain Can you enlighten us on your newly Metallurgy. service network and own subsidiaries in benefit of our customers. global status. also used in the combination with the inter gas atomization technology. The ALD VIGA developed heat treatment and sintering Asia, and particularly in India? There is a large potential in India for technologies which enable innovation in As the development in the additive ALD is the leader in providing the optimum system with an in-house developed nozzle manufacturing for metal products is presently India is one among the upcoming technology mix and it has proven experience manufacturing of Aero Engines and their tool manufacturing and automotive gear system allows producing metal powders establishing a technology for the production industrialised countries and it is becoming an in helping our customers for setting up of components such as disks, turbine blades as industry? in accordance with customer’s needs. As of complex parts with less waste of material, increasingly important market for ALD. The Titanium plants for the same application. Our well as structural components. The majority of Titanium and Titanium alloys or Niobium With respect to the automotive gear industry, the demand for high-quality metal powders developments in own aerospace technology, customers have benefited immensely from the OEMs and their tier 1 suppliers worldwide cannot be melted in a standard VIM furnace, we have developed high temperature is enormous. This demand will also affect the are surely one of the pacemakers for the our knowledge and experience. are utilising ALD equipment and technology ALD has patented a ceramic free induction carburising processes which significantly Indian market for new installation of powder further ongoing technological growth for manufacturing their super alloy turbine melting technology to melt electrodes of shorten the process time for case-hardening in India. Other good examples are the We are already engaged in the supply of our blade castings, structural components etc. production systems. high tech re-melting furnaces to customers such materials in combination with the inert thereby increasing the overall productivity. development of India´s own automotive ALD is the only manufacturer globally to gas technology. The powder production in both private and government for the Additionally, gear part-adapted high- ALD Dynatech in India is offering a new type industry and the fast-growing energy market. offer end-to-end solutions in the sense that of such special and super clean materials manufacture of nuclear grade materials. A pressure gas quenching technologies have of two-chamber vacuum furnace combining For all these industries, high-end vacuum using our products, the customer can make is realised with the EIGA System. A driving been developed which significantly improve strong growth in the nuclear energy market new low-pressure carburising technology technologies are essential. ALD as one of the triple melted grade materials which can then factor for the present powder business is the the distortion of the parts after heat treatment is foreseen and ALD stands well prepared to with oil quench capability. This allows global leaders in the field of vacuum furnaces be used for making aerospace grade castings demand for powder for the 3 D Printing. leading to reduced hard machining costs. would like to support the related Indian support the requirements for this market. or forgings through various products and making benefit of leading edge carburising industry with modern equipment of the latest You deal with the manufacturer of processes. You are known as world leaders for systems Among your innovations, we find industry technologies with proven oil quenching state of the art. Lowest cost of ownership at aerospace- and stationary turbines, and processes for casting and coating of leading SyncroTherm heat treatment technologies necessary to adapt for local steel Currently, with our investment in ALD turbine blades and for recrystallization furnaces, powder metallurgy furnaces excellent product quality and highest safety semiconductors, solar cells, motor Dynatech to manufacture vacuum heat qualities in India. Furthermore, we are in the standards are our success factors. Based on gearboxes or engines, which process of ultraclean solar grade silicon. What related to additive manufacturing, process to complement our product portfolio treatment furnaces and active involvement of updates can we have regarding this? titanium re-melting furnaces, turbine that, a couple of years ago we have decided high tech metals like special steels, super our Indian Service provider, Empire Machine in India by the locally made state of the art to invest directly in the Indian market. Our alloys, reactive and refractory metals or In the solar industry, we are focused on blade coating plants. What are the other gas nitriding respectively nitrocarburizing Tools (MFTM Division) at Mumbai ALD is well innovative product offerings? experienced team of engineers, designers Rare Earths. What is the scope and how positioned to help our customers to produce developing large volume production systems process and product technologies. and sales people in Dynatech will support strong is your partnership for such high- for Silicon melting and crystallisation that high-grade materials and thereby meet the In Metallurgy these are the innovations ALD n our customers from their facility in Mumbai. tech business in India? objectives of “Make in India”. will further drive down specific costs per is providing: ALD Dynatech Furnaces Pvt Ltd is India’s We are currently profiting from the further What is new in the Vacuum Metallurgy largest manufacturer of vacuum heat specialisation of melting and forging with your Primary and Secondary Melting treatment furnace systems. It is one among companies into high-performance alloys Technologies highly pure steels and special the most successful engineering companies and, of course, from the megatrend to reduce alloys and special metals like Hastelloy, for single chambers vacuum heat treatment the carbon footprint. For the latter our Titanium, Tantalum, Molybdenum or furnaces in India with a long tradition. The innovative technologies ModulTherm and Niobium can be refined and melted into management team is permanently engaged EB PVD enables to improve the performance semi-finished forms, precision parts or in modernising the models and the range of of automotive gearing components on the metal powders? the furnaces. With their latest development, one hand and aerospace turbine blades on a more standardised furnace model in the other hand significantly and therefore In the value chain for high-quality materials, three different sizes and some modular support the ecologically friendly use of the VIM Technology is since many decades

94 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 95 96 Aero India Show Daily Aero India Show Daily 97 Quest Global:Two big wins from Airbus QuEST Global has been awarded with the Wing & Pylon Design Centre ODC contract by Airbus Group (Airbus) for the second time in a row.

Commenting on the key distinction, Dr. Ajay A Prabhu, Chief Operating Officer, QuEST Global said, “QuEST has been driving transformation through engineered solutions in the Aero industry for about fifteen years now and a significant portion of this engineering journey has been in close partnership with Airbus. In this decade-long partnership, in multiple capacities, we have aligned our organizations closely and have co-created innovative solutions.” E2S Award by Airbus

QuEST Global has been conferred with the biennial Engineering Strategic Suppliers (E2S) Award/Status – 2016 by Airbus Dr. Ajay A Prabhu, Chief Operating Officer, QuEST Global with Airbus Leadership team - Robert Group (Airbus). QuEST was presented this Nardini,SVP Airframe Engineering,Airbus, Srinivasan Dwarakanath, CEO Airbus India & Bernard prestigious award, during the 2016 Airbus Richardot, VP and Head of Product Development and general procurement for Airbus. ETS Supplier Summit in Airbus Toulouse, France, for delivering design engineering solutions with maximum innovative productivity improvements approved by Airbus. UTAS recognizes QuEST for productivity improvement QuEST Global has been conferred with the – Global Engineering Productivity ZINNOV RATES Improvement Implementation Award – 2015 by UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS). Congratulating the QuEST team on this occasion, Natalia Khandros, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Global Engineering at UTC Aerospace Systems said, “QuEST Global always QuEST GLOBAL comes up with creative ways to expedite things that needs to be done and this is why QuEST had significant submittals of approved productivity projects in 2015. QuEST’s AS LEADERS IN expertise in data analysis and ability to continuously improvise and thereby make a significant impact to productivity is much appreciated.” THE AEROSPACE & DEFENSE DOMAIN

“This global recognition is a re-affirmation of our vision to be the most recognized &trusted global engineering partner to our customers. Over the years, we have driven transformation for our customers through engineered solutions and leveraging our cross-industry expertise. As we stride towards a digital world with agile application in a mechatronic environment, Steven Nelson, Sr. Director, QuEST Global and team with Karla Wallace, UTAS-Director, we remain invested in building capability Engineering, UTAS at the Award Ceremony. L-R :Toni Foti (QuEST-UTAS Account Manager), and co-creating innovation in the connected Chris Wisse (QuEST-WLOX Center Manager), Steve Nelson (QuEST-UTAS SCP), Karla Wallace era, said Raman Subramanian, Senior (UTAS-Director, Engineering, UTAS), Nicole Cantarini (QuEST-WLOX Program Manager), Bob Vice President & Head of New Business Davidson (QuEST-Rockford Program Manager), Anil Karunanidhi (QuEST-UTAS Account Development & Marketing, QuEST Global.” Manager).

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