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The Government should step in to save Aviation & Defence Sector

he Indian aerospace & defence industries sector as well as the airlines, and associated service provider Tindustries sector have suffered considerably due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. All domestic as Editorial Advisory Board well as international passenger flights were cancelled in Dr. C.G. Krishnadas Nair India as part of the worldwide restrictions and lockdowns. Air Chief Marshal S. Krishnaswamy (Rtd) With all avenues of revenue drying up, airlines, airports and associated service providers have lost business PVSM, AVSM, VM & Bar for months and also lost jobs. Lockdown is being lifted Air Marshal P. Rajkumar (Rtd) gradually and steadily by the government. However, the domestic airlines and airports PVSM, AVSM, VM and allied industries are looking towards the government’s support to recover and revive Air Marshal Ajit Bhavanani (Rtd) their operations. They have requested direct cash transfers, interest-free soft loans and a PVSM, AVSM, VM two-year tax holiday, among other aid programmes. Our forward looking government is Rear Admiral K. Mohanan (Rtd), AVSM expected to consider their legitimate demands favourably considering the crucial role they Mr. Pushpindar Singh Chopra play in building the national economy and providing employment to millions of people. Dr . K. Ram Chand The domestic air travel will pick-up quickly as soon as the lockdown is lifted fully and as Mr. J.K.Sharma the nation get backs to the normal working and as industries and other organisations in Mr. Arunakar Mishra all sectors get back to full operations. There will be great potential for growth of domestic air travel and the government is expected to continue its commitment to develop regional airports and regional air transport to enhance regional connectivity and growth of the Berlin, Germany nation. Detlef Becker The crisis has also made a tight grip on the activities of the aerospace manufacturing, E : [email protected] MRO and service industries. They have suffered considerable loss of work, loss of T : +49 3375 5857590 production and the employees have also suffered financially, as many private industries M : + 491 701626053 particularly MSMEs have had problems in supporting their employees financially. SIATI along with other industries associations have taken up the matter with the central and state Paris, France governments to allow the strategic sectors particularly aerospace and defense to reopen Marie-Thérèse Bonfigli and start working. The government has already taken steps in relaxing the lockdown and E : [email protected] allowing the strategic sector industries to resume work, following the stipulated precautions M : +33 (0)6 89 20 95 68 and continue the war against the virus. The government has already announced a number of revival financial packages to industries particularly for SMEs. Our government is committed to development and will go ahead with all national projects and programs Moscow, Russia for realising the ‘Make in India’ mission and proactive defense procurement policy. The George Smirnov commitment to national programs on aircraft, helicopter, UAVs, ships, submarines, military E : [email protected] land vehicles and other defense equipments and platforms for indigenous development and M : +7 (906)711-03- production and in collaboration with OEM - Strategic partners will be re-energised. 51 / (495)644-17-33 SIATI and AEROMAG send our greetings and best wishes to all our estimated members in the aviation, aerospace and defense sector for revival and steady growth working together Sunny Jerome with co-operative mutually beneficial partnership and with trust and confidence in the Managing Editor future.

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Tejas FOC Aircraft Airbus signs inducted to IAF 10 contract for integration of 115 new Eurofighter ESCAN radars 33

Naval Ship Repair WFEL receives US Defense Contract 36 Yard, Kochi comes to the aid of Philippine Navy ship 12

Atmanirbhar Bharat 15 52 UK MoD Boxer MIV Programme for £2.3bn awarded to WFEL

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For over 43 years, Fluid Controls Private Limited has been offering product customization and solutions to suit specific applications and client requirements and now the focus shifts to thrive amid the government’s push for Atmanirbhar Bharat. “We are a “Vocal for Local” MSME and we whole-heartedly support the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Domestic manufacturers have the capability – be it in manufacturing, quality, and R&D – to cater to domestic requirements across sectors. In the past, legacy international vendors and lack of firm procurement policies constrained the effective implementation of “Make in India”. Atmanirbhar Bharat, which clearly outlines procurement policies, will go a long way to boost domestic manufacturers, especially in the MSME sector. With our enhanced manufacturing and R&D capabilities, Fluid Controls® can contribute immensely to provide high quality, high-performance products to all sectors in the move to localize supplies,” said Sophie Moochhala, Managing Sophie Moochhala Director, Fluid Controls Private Limited. Speaking to Aeromag Managing Director in an interview, she talks about the company’s future plans.

Over the last four and a the Department of Scientific at PPA Meet 2020. the existing Air Storage half decades, Fluid Controls & Industrial Research (Govt. Vehicle (ASV) and delivered has made its footprints in the of India); and the set-up of a The defence manufacturing a prototype to R&D. The industry as a leading provider state-of-the-art manufacturing in India is thriving now more system was installed on the of instrumentation products facility at Chakan, Pune with than ever and you have been ASV and successfully tested and services for a wide variety an advanced R&D center focusing on defence sector for 600 bar hydrostatic and of industrial applications and testing laboratory. with a wide-range of supplies 400 bar pneumatic pressure. including the defence. What As a testimonial of our to critical defence machinery. We have been supplying are the major milestones in success, Fluid Controls® has How strong is the company’s to Defence Machinery this journey of success? been awarded CII Industrial defence business and who Development Establishment Since its inception in 1974, Innovation Award for all are the major clients? (DMDE) the valves for the Mumbai-headquartered medium scale manufacturing Since 2000, Fluid Controls® compressed air systems in Fluid Controls® ethos has been organizations and has been has been a supplier for many submarines. Fluid Controls® of research and development recognised as one of the Top Indian defence projects has supplied Kirloskar Brothers offering ‘Make in India’ 25 Innovative Companies of including the redesign of the Limited a range of specially products and solutions. The the Year at the Indian R&D Akash Air Storage Vehicle designed Low Pressure Loss major milestones we have Ecosystem Conclave 2019. (ASV) under the auspices of Throttle Valves and Non- achieved in our journey Other recognitions include Research & Development Return Valves for the Water include approvals of our critical the “Top 10 Urban Infra Establishment (Engrs). Mist System in submarines. applications in nuclear, oil/ Solution Provider of Year” by The Akash Weapons gas, thermal power, defence Urban Transport News and System employs sub systems Fluids Controls offers and railway brake piping the award for “Excellence which need high pressure customized solutions to industries; recognition as an in Technical Innovation” by compressed air up to 400 bar. clients based on analytical “In-House R&D Center” by ISA Maharashtra Section Fluid Controls® re-designed formulations, 2D and 3D

8 Modelling & Finite Element Fluid Controls® is a premier focused approach, we have sectors. In the past, legacy Analysis and you have a state- supplier to onshore and off- restructured our operations international vendors and of-the-art R&D facility in Pune. shore oil & gas installations, and have put in place detailed lack of firm procurement Could you elaborate on this? process and thermal power guidelines for operations policies constrained the At Fluid Controls, we have plants, critical applications and conducted extensive effective implementation of four and a half decades for nuclear plants, and brake training of our employees. “Make in India”. Atmanirbhar of focus on design for piping applications for rail The core of our EPRP Bharat, which clearly outlines customer needs and product and metro. We are approved Protocol is the “Fluid Controls procurement policies, will performance. The Fluid by all major Indian OEMs Focus Five” to ensure safe go a long way to boost Controls® objective has been such as ONGC, IOCL, BPCL, working (https://fluidcontrols. domestic manufacturers, to design, develop and deliver HPCL, NTPC, BHEL, NPCIL com/pdf/FC-Covid-Response- especially in the MSME sector. high quality, high-performance and railway OEMs and have Manual.pdf). We have also With our manufacturing connectors, valves and a demonstrated capability for re-structured our facilities and and R&D capabilities, Fluid instrumentation products that executing large project orders. offices to ensure compliance Controls® can contribute could cater to the needs of our With our composite expertise with government’s COVID-19 immensely to provide high customers. Adopting a “Design of manufacturing connectors, guidelines and have modified quality, high-performance for Six Sigma” approach, all our understanding of tube and our manufacturing processes products to all sectors in the products designed by Fluid end connector performance to ensure safe production and move to localise supplies. Controls Private Limited are and our decades of experience inward and outward material developed from First Principles. of swaging and accurate tube handling. In addition, all our What is the roadmap ahead Each design is 2D and 3D bending, Fluid Controls® now employees are provided with for Fluid Controls and what are modeled and validated using offers customers complete individual PPE kits which are the objectives for the next five the latest software and FEA. end-to-end engineered tailor made for their area of years? 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What areas within our plant for tube us to constantly upgrade business. At Fluid Controls®, role could Fluid Controls forming and hose crimping existing products and also we “Engineer Connections play in this regard? and testing. We have also offer customers customized Everyday”. During the Fluid Controls® is a recently won big contracts product solutions. COVID-19 situation we are “Vocal for Local” MSME for site installation of brake in today, we are committed organization and we whole- pipe lines for railway coaches. 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9 Tejas FOC Aircraft inducted to IAF

he Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday Tinducted Tejas Mk-1 FOC aircraft into the recently resurrected No 18 Sqn, the “Flying Bullets” at Air Force Station Sulur, marking yet another important step towards enhancing the operational capability of the Air Force. The Squadron is the first in the IAF to induct this platform. This is an important milestone in the country’s indigenous fighter aircraft program and a significant boost to the ‘Make In India’ initiative. Tejas Mk-1 FOC is a single engine, light weight, highly agile, all weather multi role fighter Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria preparing to fly a sortie in the Tejas aircraft capable of air-to-air Mk I fighter with 45 Sqn during the induction ceremony held at Air Force Station Sulur. refueling thus making it a truly versatile platform. and Director, Aeronautical involved in the production unit. The event commenced The Squadron was Development Agency were of LCA for achievement of with a fly past comprising operationalised by Chief of present during the ceremony. this historic milestone. of a helicopter formation of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Chief of the Air Staff The occasion was marked the Mi 17 V5 and the ALH, Marshal RKS Bhadauria. congratulated the team and by the presentation of aircraft An-32 transport aircraft Air Officer Commanding lauded the efforts put in by documents of the Tejas FOC and Tejas Mk-1 fighters. in Chief of the Southern Air Southern Air Command and version by the HAL CMD to No 18 Sqn was raised at Command, Air Marshal Amit AF Station Sulur towards the CAS. The CAS further Ambala on 15 Apr 1965 with Tiwari, and the Commodore the induction of the new handed these over to the the Folland Gnat Aircraft. Commandant of 18 Sqn, airborne platform. He Commanding Officer of 18 Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Air Marshal TD Joseph, R complimented Chairman HAL, Squadron Group Captain Sekhon, the only Param Madhavan CMD HAL, Dr ADA, DRDO labs, DPSUs, Manish Tolani, along with Vir Chakra recipient of the Girish S Deodhare, PGD (CA) MSMEs and all agencies the ceremonial keys to the Indian Air Force was a part

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11 Naval Ship Repair Yard, Kochi comes to the aid of Philippine Navy ship

When the Philippine Navy vessel, BRP Ramon Alcaraz, was damaged in a fire off Kochi, the Indian Navy carried out a rescue mission. While the Philippine Navy ship was repaired at Indian Navy’s ship repair yard in Kochi, two personnel who were injured in the incident were evacuated in a helicopter to INHS Sanjivani, the Indian Navy’s hospital in the coastal city.

he Indian Navy’s ship repair Philippine Navy personnel injured. had the fire incident on board and yard in Kochi attracted media Ramon Alcaraz, along with another the ship re-entered Kochi for repairs. Tattention recently when a ship of the Philippine Navy had visited Meanwhile, the injured Philippine ship of the Philippine Navy was given Kochi for the repatriation of stranded Navy personnel were evacuated in urgent repairs at the facility recently. Philippine nationals from India following a helicopter to INHS Sanjivani, the The Philippine Navy vessel, BRP the lockdown imposed in view of the Indian Navy’s hospital in Kochi. Ramon Alcaraz, was damaged in a fire, COVID-19 pandemic and collection of Soon, repairs of the Philippine Navy which had broken out in the engine materials such as masks. It was during ship were carried out free of cost at room and the incident had left two the return trip that Ramon Alcaraz the Naval Ship Repair Yard in Kochi

12 and the vessel was made aircraft carriers INS Viraat seaworthy again in ten days. and INS Vikramaditya.t The Chief of Philippine Navy Vice Admiral Giovanni Carlo J Bacordo thanked the Indian Navy for its gesture. Writing to Chief of Indian Navy Admiral Karambir Singh, he said: “Your support in this unfortunate accident is way beyond our expectations and it is a testament of your sincerity in deepening our Navy-to-Navy partnership.” The Philippine Navy chief further said: “We hope to expand this relationship as we seek better ways to make our seas safer and more secure for everyone.” The Naval Ship Repair Yard, Kochi, which was set up as a Base Repair Organisation in 1948, has grown in its capabilities and is sufficiently equipped to undertake repairs of all ships. It provides support to visiting ships, ships undergoing work up and all training schools and other establishments in addition to the repair of ships based at Southern Naval Command. To meet the increasing demand, the Yard is carrying out various projects for infrastructural development. Moreover, the weapons test facilities have been upgraded. A large number of equipment have also been installed for hull fabrication shop, pipe-fitting shop, welding shop, shipwright shop and boat repair shop. Along with the Naval Ship Repair Yard, Kochi, the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi also offers ship repairing services since 1982 and it undertakes upgrades, repairs and scheduled maintenance of all types of ships, including those of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. The repair yard of CSL has also performed major overhauls for the

13 VARSITY: Offering World-class Wire Harnesses for Defence Industry

The list of prestigious customers served by VARSITY reflects the company’s track record as a zero- defect facility that delivers build-to-spec and build-to-print cable harnesses.

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14 Atmanirbhar Bharat Heralds Growth in India’s Ambitious Defence Industry

Even though the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced his vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat with much importance in his address to nation during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was considered by many as a refurbished version of Make in India. But no one has any doubt about the fact that India needs to make a sincere attempt to ramp up its defence manufacturing. The hollowness of indigenous defence manufacturing was visible from the fact that the forces have to depend on foreign suppliers to shore up their fire power and operational capability when tensions have risen with China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). So Atmanirbarta should not be another political slogan and the government will have to walk the talk overcoming many challenges. Here Aeromag analyses the defence policies under Atmanirbhar Bharat with focus Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the challenges, steps to be taken and defence projects that need alidating the superiority in self-reliance in all immediate push for completion. military might is an inevitable sectors. And on May Vquality for a country to become 16, Finance Minister a superpower and global leader. And Nirmala Sitharaman, while elaborating attaining self-reliance in defence further on Atmanirbhar Bharat in manufacturing is a crucial component Defence, has made three specific of effective defence capability, as it will announcements to make the PM’s vision ensure strategic independence, national getting implemented faster and promote sovereignty, cost-effective defence domestic defence industry -- a list of equipment and decreased defence weapons/platforms for ‘ban on import’, imports. India has been in pursuit of the corporatisation of Ordnance Factory attaining these validations over the Board (OFB) and finally raising the FDI past two decades and ever since the limits in defence manufacturing under Narendra Modi led BJP government the automatic route from 49% to 74%. assumed power in 2014, the idea of With the policies having publicised defence indigenisation and self-reliant and promises being made for its defence industry has received the implementations, the next three years most tremendous push ever. Speedy of the NDA 2.0 will be focusing on the clearances of long-pending modernisation expansion of domestic defence industrial demands of the tri-forces and setting up base, nourishment of private sector the nurturing ground for local defence participation, defence modernisation production have been the hallmarks of and increased thrust on defence R&D. the Modi government over these years. And the road ahead is more challenging On May 12, amid the country’s than ever mainly for two reasons - the resilient fight against the COVID-19 nation’s economy struggles not to pandemic, PM Modi unveiled major surrender before the Coronavirus and policy advancement in fulfilling India’s the northern frontiers settling scores indigenisation dreams through his vision with two adversaries China and Pakistan. of Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Self- Here Aeromag analyses the defence Rajnath Singh Reliant India) to propel the country to policies under Atmanirbhar Bharat with Defence Minister

15 focus on the challenges, steps machine guns through manufacturing under the assurance that items required to be taken and defence ‘fast track procedure’ for automatic route from 49 per will be procured within the projects that need immediate operational urgencies while cent to 74 per cent, which was given timeframe will boost the push for completion. ordnance factories are already a part of the Draft confidence of companies to making rifles for Central Defence Production Policy securely invest in the industry. Why Atmanirbhar Armed Police Forces. 2018, is a promising step Moreover such an initiative Bharat is important? While the induction of for the growth of domestic will help attract FDI also. There are mainly three 155 mm Dhanush Artillery manufacturing. FDI worth Besides these, keeping reasons that make Atmanirbhar guns, manufactured by OFB Rs.1812 crores has been MSMEs, which are considered Bharat important for India. is underway, the import reported in the defence sector the backbone of Indian Firstly, India is undergoing procurement of 155mm over the last five year and economy strong should be a its most ambitious military towed guns with different that is a very small figure priority of the government. modernisation programme specifications (GSQR) is in when compared to the annual There are more than 8,000 ever. Secondly, the regional the pipeline. Similar examples average of Rs 31,000 crores MSMEs as tiered partners of security environment around are many hence consolidating worth of capital procurement many of defence organisations the country remains risky, the requirements in a time- being done directly ex- - Ordnance factories, DPSUs especially the borders with bound manner and creating import. So the procurement etc. and they contribute China and Pakistan, and the list are essential to meet strategy must help to drive more than 20 per cent of thirdly the Modi government emergency requirements. more FDI in defence. the total production of these has decided to undergird Besides weapon systems/ Above all, the industry organisations. Hence focus on India’s international profile platforms, the self-reliance needs to be apprised in MSMEs should be steady. on economic diplomacy objectives for critical advance about armed forces in which defence business components and materials requirements, including C) Corporatisation of OFB plays a critical part. should also be a priority. numbers, specifications, and The corporatization of the India has been one of the For example, engine of timeline. A “Defence Industrial Ordnance Factory Board world’s largest arms importers an aircraft accounts for a Planning’ document giving the (OFB) has been a long (accounting for about 12% of substantial portion of global arms imports). But the the overall cost and high import-dependence in the government needs defence, mainly for weapons, to make attractive spares and ammunition is a business propositions drawback and weakness in for joint ventures, the long run, especially during technology transfer military crises. And it will take and R&D by with a herculean task for India to the combined shed its image of defence military and importer. So the political civil aviation willingness to cut imports by requirements. creating a domestic defence industrial base is very positive. B) Raising FDI Limits Reforms under The decision Atmanirbhar Abhiyan to raise FDI A) Negative List for Import limits in The core point of creating defence a ‘negative list for import’ is critical to ensure that the domestic defence industry and its products will have buyers. But the challenge here will be determining the ‘negative list’ for ban on import as there are multiple import and domestic procurements are all being done in parallel. For example, the Indian Army is in the process of importing rifles, carbines and light

16 overdue decision. The OFB in India. Pushing the project is a strategic asset with 41 under Atmanibhar Bharat factories, 13 ordnance R&D will be an ideal motivation centres and 9 ordnance for domestic industry. Institutes of Learning. But the issues of quality, reliability, B) LCA Tejas timeliness etc have always The indigenously designed be demotivating reasons and manufactured Light of getting business. So the Combat Aircraft (LCA) is the corporatisation of OFB will smallest and lightest Multi- enable more professional Role Supersonic Fighter oversight, functional and Aircraft of its class. A $5.2 financial autonomy. It could billion contract for around 83 introduce staffing structure light combat aircraft (LCA) similar to manufacturing Tejas Mark 1A variant is likely entities instead of to be awarded to Hindustan government departments. Aeronautics Limited (HAL) The manpower and output by December this year. The issues will get addressed government is also considering easier after corporatisation. a proposal to manufacture 18 LCA Mark 1 FOC trainer Projects that need prime aircraft to keep the Tejas focus in Atmanirbhar assembly lines up and A) Naval Utility running till the deal for 83 for the bulk of the domestic of Defence Staff (CDS) Helicopter (NUH) Mark 1A variants is signed. armament demand. could examine the defence The nearly $3 billion deal for The fourth generation light The privilege given to acquisitions from a tri- Naval Utility Helicopter (NUH) combat aircraft (LCA) has been PSUs and private players service angle, to avoid delays will be the first challenge inducted into the number 18 need to be balanced. and speed up the defence for the government under squadron, “Flying Bullets” of The relationship between procurement process. the Atmanirbhar Bharat in the Indian Air Force. Tejas is the R&D establishments, • The new Defence defence. Though the HAL expected to be the backbone production agencies (public Procurement Procedure has pushed for its inclusion of the IAF in the near future or private) and the end- should formulate guidelines to in the programme, Navy and keeping in line with PM Modi’s user are extremely weak at promote strategic partnerships other private players have also Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative. present and this needs to between Indian and foreign objected it citing delay in the be sorted out. There is an companies, with a view to completion. The MoD is yet Challenges ahead in urgent need of improving achieving indigenisation over a to clear the file for issuance Indigenisation India’s design capability in period of time for even critical of Request for Proposal (RFP) Even though nearly 200 critical technologies and technologies and platforms. for selected vendors and defence acquisition proposals ability to manufacture major • A transparent policy may take a fresh look at the with ToT provision, valued subsystems and components, should be formulated to proposal to include HAL. around Rs.4 trillion were which otherwise would promote exports and it The Navy has been desperate approved in the last five hamper the indigenous will attract investment in to replace its Chetak of 1960s years, most of them yet to manufacturing. Overlapping defence manufacturing. vintage with NUH, which be processed. This delay in jurisdiction of the Ministry • The role of DRDO needs could be utilised for multiple completion of procedures will of Defence and Ministry to be revised to give private roles, including search and be the real challenge. The of Industrial Promotion industry a level playing field rescue, casualty evacuation Indian defence industry is impair India’s capability of for developing defence and low-intensity maritime public sector driven despite the defence manufacturing. technologies. operations, besides torpedo push for private participation. drops. Hence the project PSUs like OFB, Hindustan Solutions needs to be finalised and Aeronautics Limited (HAL), • The newly manufacturing should be Bharat Electronics Limited appointed started. The partnership (BEL) and Bharat Dynamics Chief between HAL and a private Limited (BDL)) are among player, which should entail the top 100 biggest arms 100 per cent transfer of producers of the world technology, will be helpful to and they together kickstart the helicopter hub account

17 Rafale’s Game-Changing Weapons to give IAF a Big Advantage

combat. The Meteor is powered by a unique rocket-ramjet motor that gives the missile far more engine power, for much longer than any other missile. This means it can fly faster, fly longer, and manoeuvre more than any other missile, giving Meteor the ability to chase down and destroy agile hostile fighters at even the furthest of ranges. As a result, Meteor, which weighs 190 kg and is 3.7 m long, has a no-escape zone many times greater than any other air-to-air missile.

SCALP India’s Rafales will also be equipped with the SCALP deep-strike cruise missile from MBDA. This stealthy weapon has proven repeatedly in combat its unerring ability to strike hardened and protected targets deep inside hostile he new Rafale fighter jets India territory – without the need for the The final induction is receiving from France are Rafale to enter hostile airspace. SCALP’s Tarmed with game-changing operational effectiveness is the result of ceremony of the weapons, including Meteor, SCALP three key factors: its high survivability and Mica. The jets will provide the thanks to its long stand-off range, low first batch of five Indian Air Force (IAF) not just with a observability and sophisticated mission Indian Air Force fast and agile modern fighter but one planning system; its pinpoint terminal that comes armed with a highly potent accuracy through its highly accurate (IAF) Rafale fighter set of weapons from MBDA that are seeker and target recognition system; and aircraft arriving in unrivalled by any of India’s neighbours. its terminal effectiveness provide by its Meanwhile, the Press Information powerful tandem warhead and multiple India from France Bureau (Defence Wing) of Government detonation modes. The missile weighs of India said the first batch of five Indian 1,300 kg and has a length of 5.1 m. is scheduled to Air Force (IAF) Rafale is arriving in India take place at Air by end of July 2020. The aircraft will be MICA inducted at Air Force Station Ambala. The IAF’s Rafales will also be equipped Force Station, The final induction ceremony is scheduled with MICA, a missile the IAF is familiar Ambala. IAF aircrew in second half of August 2020. with, as it is also part of the upgrade IAF aircrew and ground crew have package for the IAF’s Mirage 2000 and ground crew undergone comprehensive training on aircraft. MICA is the only missile in the have undergone the aircraft, including its highly advanced world featuring two interoperable seekers weapons systems and are fully operational (active radar and imaging infrared) comprehensive now. Post arrival, efforts will focus to cover the spectrum from close-in on operationalisation of the aircraft dogfight to long beyond visual range. training on the at the earliest, said the PIB release. Its ability to fly out to BVR in passive aircraft, including mode before the seeker locks on in Meteor the final stages of the end game has its highly advanced The most notable of the weapons earned it the nickname “silent killer” as weapons systems. on Rafale is the Meteor beyond visual the target has little time to react or to range air-to-air missile, which is widely deploy effective countermeasures. The recognised as a game changer for air missile weighs 112 kg and is 3.1 m long.

18 Flying Colours continues taking on the Challengers with trio of heavy maintenance checks lying Colours Corp. continues to satisfy Fmarket demand for 192-month inspections as heavy maintenance checks on a trio of Bombardier Challenger-family aircraft continue at its St. Louis, MO. facility. The work highlights the North American MRO’s expertise in supporting the ongoing maintenance requirements of the international Bombardier Challenger fleet. The latest series of heavy inspections began in April 604, which checked into the restoration. With more than capabilities to complete when an early model St. Louis hangars in July, and 100 heavy maintenance these intense checks as Bombardier Challenger is currently undergoing the inspections on Bombardier they become due. With our 300 began the full gamut rigorous maintenance review. Challenger aircraft under dedicated interiors facility, of heavy maintenance The Flying Colours Corp. its belt the Flying Colours external paint shops and inspections, service bulletins maintenance team are no Corp. maintenance team avionics expertise we can also and full landing gear strangers to the intensity applies all its accumulated support customers looking restoration. A second early of these heavy inspections hours of knowledge and to upgrade and refurbish production Bombardier which require full exposure experience to complete these aircraft at the same time,” Challenger 300 began its of the airframe to allow for critical safety inspections says Eric Gillespie, Executive 192-maintenance check in a comprehensive structural on time and on budget. VP of Flying Colours Corp. May and will subsequently review to assess for cracks, “The Challenger models Flying Colours is also have an interior upgrade corrosion or other potential are exceptional aircraft with busy with heavy checks and new external paint work weaknesses. A number of the the Challenger 300 being the on other aircraft types completed by Flying Colours, aircraft components including world’s most popular super including Hawker Beechcraft, before being redelivered to flaps, doors and windshields mid-size model. With more Falcon and Bombardier the customer. Joining the are also removed for close than a thousand original Global Express models archetypal Challenger 300s inspection and landing Challengers still in operation at both its St. Louis and is a Bombardier Challenger gear undergoes complete we have the tried and tested Peterborough facilities. First ALSIM AL42 simulator to be sold in New Zealand

lsim announced its suite. It also comes with communication and the quality for our student cadet training.” first sale in New latest generation visual of the equipment. The visuals “It is always a pleasure to AZealand. Ardmore system, GFC 700 autopilot provided allow for excellent see Alsim’s family expanding. Flying School, based in and PBN/LPV capabilities. handling training as well as the It’s even more exciting to Auckland, has acquired an Ardmore Flying School IFR procedures and combined welcome Ardmore Flying AL42 simulator, the exact and Ian Calvert, CEO are with the full IOS gives scope School as they become our replica of the Diamond excited about introducing to challenge trainee pilots to first customer in New Zealand. DA42, built using genuine the Alsim AL42 FNPTII into extend their capabilities and Thanks again to Stephen aircraft parts and equipped the operation: “Alsim was skills. The AL42 best represents and Ian for their confidence” with the latest real-world chosen for their attention to the aircraft flown and will says Audrey Jeffroy, Alsim’s Garmin G1000 avionics detail, fantastic and open provide an excellent platform Marketing and Sales Director.

19 Survival of Aerospace Industry: The path ahead

In 2019, airlines stick to environmental norms. tonnes of freight, and supported another 37 million around the world However, the COVID-19 supported 65.5 million jobs. jobs. But now air travel is carried 4.3 billion pandemic changed everything The tourism sector, which is down 90 per cent and every passengers, 58 million and the data presents a clear interconnected with aviation, day there are announcements tonnes of freight and picture. In 2019, airlines of airlines around the world around the world carried 4.3 cancelling orders for new supported 65.5 million billion passengers, aircraft. There are also jobs. Though the 58 million big cuts to COVID-19 pandemic changed everything, a resilient aerospace and defence industry is exploring ways for a rebound.

few months ago, the aerospace and Adefence sector was upbeat. In fact, when the year 2020 began, some of the most crucial challenges faced by the industry were how to meet the demand for aviation professionals and achieve the targets set for reducing emission in order to

20 aircraft delivery rates and major redundancy plans. All these have prepared the aerospace to face the largest market meltdown in its history. always Early in 2020, some experts been had predicted that difficult impacted by times might be ahead after downturns in the years of uninterrupted growth economy. The industry in the aerospace industry. reported losses in the early During the favourable times, 1990s due to the recession; in challenges Airbus and Boeing had 2001 after the 9/11 attacks; like the 737 doubled aircraft output to in 2003 following the SARS Max accidents meet the needs of the world’s epidemic, and in 2008 as part in 2018 and 2019, the airlines. The revenues and of the financial crisis. Each of Ukraine Airlines Flight 752 productivity of aerospace these downturns was followed shot down in Iran, and the companies and related by economic recovery. emergence of “flygskam” pandemic industries also grew alongside. Despite this cyclical nature, flight shaming air travel is testing the However, some problems aerospace industry has due to its emissions. aviation sector in emerged in 2019, when maintained profitability for the new ways. The entire Boeing experienced severe past 10 years, with a profit of New challenges industry is being stretched to issues with the design of US Dollars 25.9 billion in 2019 However, the COVID-19 a breaking point and without its new 737 MAX aircraft despite some and was forced to suspend tragedies production. Soon, in 2020, and the effects of COVID-19 began to be felt. Now, not just the airlines and well-known aircraft and aero-engine makers are in crisis but also the aerospace supply chain which provides hundreds of thousands of jobs directly and indirectly. In January this year, international aviation had been on a growth trajectory and traffic was projected to double in the coming 15 years. However, aviation has

21 today will be closer to 600 within the next three years because of closures and consolidation. To offset the collapse of revenue, airlines are resorting Government to the quickest fix to cut interventions, it among operating costs — they’re cannot survive the crisis. other taking aircraft out of service. According to the areas. At some point in 2020, close International Air Transport during the Ironically, to 18,000 planes may be Association (IATA), the crisis in order to before the pandemic parked or put in storage and sector would suffer a loss create a strong future. struck, industry active was many are unlikely to return. US Dollars 252 billion in The most pressing need for so much that there were Retirements of aircraft will 2020. Meanwhile, airports aviation is financial support fears that there would not be also increase. While for the alone are projected to lose through the pandemic. enough pilots or mechanics last five years somewhere US Dollars 46 billion in Everyone involved is optimistic to handle what seemed between 550 and 750 planes 2020, according to Airport that the challenge would be insatiable air travel demand. have been retired annually, Council International (ACI). overcome and a better future But COVID-19 burst the the number may see a surge This has led to several critical built. Key priorities during this bubble that was fuelled by to more than 2,600 over questions about the future time should explore how to air traffic, global economic the next 12 months. Planes of international aviation. mobilize aerospace innovation growth, and business and only 20 years old could One is regarding the impacts and research infrastructure leisure trends, triggering be retired rather than the on society when COVID-19 towards aviation challenges. massive cutbacks in capacity, typical 25-year-old aircraft. subsides. Another is about Research is needed into layoffs, and order cancellations Thousands of planes sitting the time it would take for aspects such as sustainability, all along the supply chain. around will have a ripple people to have the funds and cognitive science and But now it is expected that effect confidence to begin flying engineering, material science, the 900-plus carriers again. Yet another question is machine learning, automation, operating what specifically can be done cybersecurity, and artificial to ensure the industry survives intelligence the crisis how the sector can innovate

22 through the entire aviation governmental restrictions planes eventually picked apart Government support industry. It could mean airlines and hesitancy among for components and other Finally, government will hesitate to order new passengers to travel far reusable materials. This sort of intervention may be the aircraft. During pre-COVID from their own countries. ‘cannibalization’ could reduce deciding factor on which days, 1,066 new planes were Piling up of aerospace demand for MRO services enterprises will be winners expected to be delivered inventory will also trickle from the previously forecast and losers in the COVID-19 in 2020. But that forecast down to the spare parts and US Dollar 91.2 billion and crisis. However, governments has fallen sharply 522. maintenance, repair, and threaten the survival of many are likely to place conditions In turn, this is prompting overhaul (MRO) aftermarket, of the smaller, more vulnerable for the money. For instance, a reduction in production. with many of the parked aftermarket suppliers. asking companies to maintain At present, there are in production somewhere between 100 and 200 aircraft without buyers. While those planes will be among the first to be sold off once the market begins to come back, they will inevitably be bought at discounted prices. However, aerospace players cannot completely turn off production if they are to preserve their supply chains. The production that does happen will support a different mix of aircraft models. Narrow-body aircraft with single aisles will represent an even larger percentage of production while the portion of widebody jets that predominantly serve international routes would shrink. International travel could be the last segment to recover because of ongoing

23 certain employment levels or agree to specified reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. As companies fight for subsidies, airlines, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, and MRO providers will begin to consolidate. Aerospace manufacturers may also intervene to protect their supply chain through direct and indirect aid, joint ventures, and acquisitions and by becoming much more involved in supplier operations. OEMs could reduce the complexity of their networks and number of suppliers. Moreover, new business models are also likely to evolve following financial pressure. For instance, airlines may find it too expensive to buy aircraft and aerospace to operate, it’s important Cash flow is essential for of specialist companies and manufacturers could feel it is that workplaces are safe and the survival of aerospace need to be more resilient than better to engage in leasing and employees feel they have suppliers. Suppliers must be ever. To enable this, suppliers asset management services. trust in their environment. paid on time for products need much better visibility of The concept of a ‘workplace’ and services that have been future requirements so that Recovery plans is also changing. Companies agreed. Some companies may they can forecast and plan Meanwhile, several rescue need to be creative and also require direct financial their operations effectively. and recovery plans have been resourceful in order to remain support to see them through All aerospace customers proposed to overcome the productive, considering the downturn, possibly need to work hand-in-hand crisis and enable recovery. flexible working, retraining and through long-term loans that with their suppliers to plan The first step relates to the redeploying talented people are repayable based on sales. the careful scaling down of people, for whom, safe and in particular. Quick learning Aerospace supply chains are operations, when necessary, productive workplaces have also would a key factor. yet another factor. They are to leave them well prepared to be ensured. For businesses Another aspect is finance. made up of tight networks for ramping back up when the time comes. The best solutions are developed together and so communication must be two- way. It’s also vital that the best practice and opportunities are shared quickly across networks so that supply chain companies can support each other. Creating new opportunities come next in line. Companies may have to look closely at diversification and unlocking opportunities in new markets. Innovation is also a crucial aspect in overcoming any crisis. Entrepreneurs need to unleash the innovative potential of companies and keep investing in technologies.

24 Rafael and Mesko to co-produce SPIKE SR ATGM for Poland characteristics that enable does not require special a high level of operational training, infrastructure, or a readiness. It can be carried designated gunner, SPIKE SR easily by a solider without enables operational flexibility. affecting maneuverability, SPIKE SR is an effective, enabling simple, intuitive powerful munition which does and quick operation, with not require a central command only a few seconds from and allows to decentralize “cold-start” to launch, in a and disperse the operators to variety of operational and cover more terrain, a relevant environmental scenarios. concept of operation for The missile’s lethality is territorial defense forces. achieved by a tandem HEAT Gal Papier, director of warhead with a precursor marketing & business charge that defeats Explosive development, Precision Reactive Armor (ERA), Tactical Weapon Systems sraeli company Rafael with over 34,000 missiles allowing the main warhead directorate at Rafael: “A Advanced Defense already supplied and to achieve its full penetration future decision to equip the ISystems Ltd. and Polish more than 6,000 fired of Rolled Homogeneous Polish Army with the SPIKE SR company Mesko, a PGZ in tests and combat. Armor (RHA). With a high-hit offers not only an operational company, have agreed to The SPIKE LR is the missile probability in all scenarios advantage, exceeding the co-produce the shoulder- variant that has been in use and ranges, the missile can specification requirements launched SPIKE SR (Short- by the Polish Defense Forces operate in severe weather of the Pustelnik program, Range) ATGM, as part of for some 15 years now, with conditions (from -35˚C to but also an economic benefit Poland’s Pustelnik Program. local production of the missile 55˚C) and in complex combat to the local economy, as it Led by the Polish MOD parts and final assembly scenarios, such as engagement further deepens industrial Armament Inspectorate, the taking place in Poland by of fast-moving targets. cooperation between Mesko Pustelnik Program is aimed Mesko since 2003. This The missile’s standoff range and Rafael, making Mesko at choosing an anti-tank provides the infrastructure for ensures a higher degree part of the SPIKE SR global weapon for Poland’s Territorial the future Polish production of force survivability, as it supply chain, as components Defense Forces (WOT). of the SPIKE SR missile. does not rely on any means of the missile will be produced The SPIKE SR is an advanced One of Rafael’s strengths of designation (e.g. laser), in Poland, not only for Fire & Forget missile, for lies in its ability to create enabling the force to stay the local market, but also ranges exceeding 2000 partnerships, transfer hidden. Since its operation for export customers.” meters. The missile is simple- production, knowledge and to-use and requires very technology, to create local short training. SPIKE SR is employment. Rafael also man-portable, weighing only conducts a wide array of (10kg), for day and night offset activities globally. Rafael use, capable of defeating has over 15 years of successful any type of armored vehicle experience in production or MBT. SPIKE SR is totally and technology transfer disposable, a feature programs, implemented that enables the soldier a at more than 50 overseas higher level of mobility and companies located in the U.S, maneuverability after firing. Europe and other countries. SPIKE SR is the smallest The SPIKE SR missile member of the well- is designed for different established, globally known ground combat scenarios, and combat-proven SPIKE for the tactical maneuvering ATGM Family. SPIKE is in forces, platoon-level and service in 34 countries, for special forces. The SPIKE including 19 NATO nations, SR has unique operational

25 Altair acquires WRAP Software AK Srivastava is director for for Wireless Communications BEML Defence Business Altair’s existing Feko, newFASANT, and WinProp software for wireless propagation modeling and network planning. The impressive users of WRAP include among many others major defense organizations, telecom authorities, broadcast operators, and public safety organizations. “WRAP software will be a strategic complement to Altair’s portfolio as we fortify our solutions for areas like ltair, a global technology wireless communications including company providing solutions in 5G, connectivity, and IoT,” said Aproduct development, high- James Scapa, Altair’s chief executive performance computing (HPC), and data officer and founder. “We continue analytics, announced the acquisition to focus on providing the world’s of the WRAP software business from best software portfolio to help our K Srivastava, has assumed Swedish company WRAP International customers meet their goals.” charge as Director (Defence AB. WRAP is a world-leading software “The WRAP team is thrilled to become ABusiness) and member of the technology for spectrum management part of the Altair ecosystem,” said OIov Board of BEML Limited, Schedule ‘A’ and radio network planning for Carlsson, technical director of WRAP. Company, under Ministry of Defence, civil and defense organizations. “Since our inception, we have become GoI. Earlier he was Chief General With 30 years of development, trusted experts in spectrum management Manager, BEML Defence (Marketing). originally in Saab, the WRAP software and radio network planning for civil Graduated from IIT Kharagpur in covers a wide range of applications with and defense organizations, and we Mechanical Engineering Srivastava focus on controlling radio spectrum know that our wide-range of customers joined BEML as an Engineer Trainee assets for maximum utilization, including working to provide mission-critical in 1987. He served in various critical radio planning, interference, and safety communication channels will functional areas of BEML, at different coverage calculations, complementing benefit from this Altair ecosystem.” geographical locations including overseas.

BEML bagged order for supply of 1,512 Mine Plough for T-90 tanks

Out of 1,512 Mine plough This De-mine equipment BEML will supply, 100 nos. is time tested for different within 12 months, 250 soil conditions in Indian numbers in subsequent desert and customized years and order will be for Indian operations completed within 7 years. "We are proud to be These mine ploughs will be associated with MoD fitted on T-90 Tanks of Indian to enhance the combat Armoured Corps which will capability of the Indian Army. EML LIMITED, a Under ‘Make in India’ policy facilitate individual mobility This is another example of ‘Schedule A’ Company the contract has Buy and Make to Tanks while negotiating BEML's capability to meet Bunder the Ministry (Indian) categorisation with a mine fields. Mobility of the the specific requirements of Defence (MoD) received minimum of 50 % indigenous Tank Fleet will enhance of our armed forces. BEML order for supply of 1,512 content in make portion of manifold, which in turn signifies the true spirit of Track Width Mine Plough the contract. The system will would extend the reach of ‘Make in India’ and enabler (TWMP) for T-90 S/SK be manufactured at BEML Armoured Formation deep for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’,” Tanks at an approximate facilities with the help of M/s. into enemy territory without said Dr. Deepak Kumar Hota, cost of Rs. 557 crore. Pearson Engineering, UK. becoming mine causality. CMD, BEML Limited.

26 Aero Vodochody Offered Pilot Training to Slovakia

addition to this cost savings, Slovakia would also benefit from the undeniable benefits of industrial cooperation in the form of new business for the Slovak aviation industry and generating qualified jobs.

L-39NG The L-39NG aircraft is a modern and effective light jet capable to serve in a role of light attack and/ or unified, comprehensive training system for modern air forces. The L-39NG is based on the aerodynamic concept of the current L-39 with optimized features to reduce resistance and increase efficiency and utilizes the latest technologies and equipment.

AERO Vodochody ERO Vodochody air force, the main part of term cooperation between AEROSPACE AEROSPACE, with which is a replacement of old the two countries and AERO AERO Vodochody Athe support of the MiG-29s aircraft by American Vodochody is the preparation AEROSPACE a.s. focuses on Czech Ministry of Defence, F-16s. Such reorganization of a training concept for the the design, manufacturing offered to Slovak side long- is connected with a number Air Force of the Slovak Armed maintenance, overhaul and term cooperation in training of following steps, including Forces on the L-39NG platform upgrade of military and civil of Slovak tactical pilots in the building of a modern and including comprehensive aircraft and is the largest the Czech Republic and effective training program for ground training system. The aviation manufacturer in the Slovakia on the new L-39NG military tactical pilots. “Aero Czech Republic is able to offer Czech Republic and one of the training aircraft, an important Vodochody, as a traditional tactical simulation training oldest aerospace companies part of which is significant partner of the Slovak Air on both L-39 and F-16 in its worldwide. In the field of industrial cooperation. Force, presented an offer for Tactical Simulation Centre in military aircraft, Aero has been The representatives of the the supply of eight modern Pardubice, where pilots of the a reliable long-term partner to Czech aircraft manufacturer L-39NG training jet aircraft. Czech Air Force and many many of the world's air forces presented strategic The offer includes significant other countries are trained. and it has a strong position on cooperation to Slovak industrial cooperation with The strategic cooperation the market of military training delegation led by new MoD strong involvement of with Aero Vodochody and the and light combat aircraft. Jaroslav Nad and Chief of the Slovak companies in the Czech Republic will maintain General Staff of the Armed production of structural flight training capabilities and OMNIPOL Forces of the Slovak Republic, parts of the new aircraft, in ensure the building of a new, OMNIPOL is a Prague General Daniel Zmek. The further development of the completely modern training headquartered investment and Czech Ministry of Defence L-39NG project, in logistic system and training squadron trading group with more than was represented by Tomas support, and in building a for basic and advanced training eighty-five years of experience Kopecny, Deputy MoD and ground training system," said provided by trained Slovak in both the domestic Director of the Section for Jakub Hoda, VP for Sales L-39NG instructors directly in international markets. The Industrial Cooperation. and Member of the Board of Slovakia. This will significantly company provides cutting- The Slovak Republic is Directors of Aero Vodochody. reduce the need of expensive edge solutions for the defence significantly modernizing its The key element of the long- pilot training in the USA. In and security sectors.

27 Warship IN LCU L-57 built at GRSE commissioned

he Seventh of the which include 104 warships Missile Corvettes, Anti- Key areas of strength of the Eight Landing Craft to Indian Navy, Indian Coast Submarine Warfare Corvettes, shipyard include a strong, TUtility (LCU) IN LCU Guard & Government of Fleet Tankers, Landing Ship multi-disciplinary design L 57,built at Garden Reach Mauritius which is highest Tank, Landing Craft Utility expertise, production acumen Shipbuilders and Engineers number of warships built & to Survey Vessels, Offshore and focused project planning Limited (GRSE), Kolkata, delivered by any shipyard Patrol Vessels and Fast Attack & execution approach. was commissioned at Port in the country. Incidentally, Crafts - the repertoire is These are traits that have Blair by Lt. General PS the 100th warship delivered rich and varied. GRSE has helped the shipyard create Rajeshwar PVSM, AVSM, by GRSE was also a Landing embraced infrastructure strong differentiators in VSM, ADC CINCAN. The Craft Utility, IN L 56. The modernization over past its path of growth. ship is the 103rd warship first ship of the Mark IV LCU decades towards creating The entire design of these delivered by GRSE a Mini Vessels IN LCU L-51 was an integrated shipbuilding LCU Mark IV ships has Ratna Category 1 and leading commissioned into Indian facility enabling concurrent been developed in-house by shipyard of the country. Navy in March 2017. construction of 20 ships.GRSE GRSE as per requirements GRSE’s association with the From building 05 ton boats has once again proves its specified by Indian Navy. Indian Navy is long and strong to 24600-ton Fleet Tanker, ability to provide end-to-end The LCU Mark IV Class of as over the last six decades GRSE has done it all and has solutions to their customers ships are fitted with close to the shipyard has been building proved its mettle as a pioneer ranging from product 90% indigenous content in warships and other vessels warship builder of the nation. conceptualization, design, line with the Govt. of India’s for the country’s Navy and GRSE built ships are varied in system integration and ‘Make in India’ initiative Coast Guard. Over last 60 their range and scope. From project management, thereby towards achieving self- years, GRSE has built and Anti Submarine Warfare enhancing the capability to reliance and indigenization. delivered over 780 platforms Shallow Watercraft, Frigates, meet customer demands. LCU Mk-IV is an amphibious

28 ship with its primary role being transportation and deployment of Main Battle Tanks, Armored Vehicles, troops and equipment from ship to shore. The ships are equipped with Bow Ramps to enable loading/unloading of combat equipment and vehicles upon beaching. These ships based at the Andaman and Nicobar Command, can be deployed for multirole activities like beaching operations, search and rescue, disaster relief operations, supply and replenishment and evacuation from distant (IBS) and Integrated Platform pandemic. GRSE is also Vessels (Large), 01 LCUs, 02 islands. The LCU is 63 m in Management System (IPMS). supporting the nation’s fight FPVs are in various stages of length and 11 m wide and Another class of Landing against COVID-19 through construction and are expected has a displacement of 830 T Ships indigenously designed contributions to PMCARES to be delivered to the with a low draught of 1.7 m. and built by GRSE are fund and distribution of Indian Navy and the Indian It can achieve speed of 15 the Landing Ship Tanks ‘Masks’, ‘Sanitisers’, ‘Soap’ Coast Guard accordingly. knots. The LCU is designed to (LST). Amphibious warfare and food grains to the needy GRSE continues to sail on accommodate 216 personnel vessels, INS Magar and INS amongst the community a growth trajectory with and is equipped with two Shardul are active part of around the Company. increased thrust on export Indigenous CRN 91 Guns to Operation “Samudra Setu” Currently GRSE has a strong of warships, incorporation provide artillery fire support in which several aircraft of order book of over Rs.27000 of latest technologies during landing operations. the Indian Air Force and Crore equipping the shipyard (Artificial Intelligence, The ship is fitted with vessels of the Indian Navy with a deep pool of revenue- Machine Learning, Data state-of-the-art equipment have been deployed to generating projects. 18 ships Analytics) in various areas of and advanced systems like bring back stranded Indians which include 08 ASWSWC, operations to improve internal Integrated Bridge System amidst the COVID-19 03 P17A, 04 Nos. Survey efficiencies & profit margins. Gulf Air Appoints Bahraini Director for Strategy and Planning

airline. Sh. Ali Al Khalifa has workforce and their career garnered a vast experience development, and it continues in the airline business since to provide opportunities for joining Gulf Air’s Revenue Bahraini nationals to take over Management department in higher management positions 2005 as a Route Analyst. He in the company. With 84% of then progressed in his career employees that are based at within the department ending the headquarters in Muharraq up as Senior Manger Revenue being Bahraini, 97% of its Management in 2013. He First Officers, 100% of its held that position for four Second Officers and 97% of ulf Air, the of the airline’s main business years before moving on to its male cabin crew, Gulf Air is national carrier units that is responsible for Network Planning as Senior a leader in the Bahrainisation Gof the Kingdom Gulf Air’s long term strategic Manager Network Planning programme in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has appointed plans as well as its network in February of 2017, which as it provides the opportunity Sh. Ali bin Mohammed Al growth in a role that is was his most recent post. for local and experienced Khalifa as Director Strategy directly reporting to the Gulf Air is committed talents to work in its various and Planning to manage one Chief Executive Officer of the to invest in its Bahraini areas of the airline’s business.

29 The Need for Self-Sufficient Aerospace Manufacturing Ecosystem in the Post-COVID World

manufacturing market. The in a phased manner, even aviation industry in India during the lockdown. Today, has been growing at twice companies are working with the GDP rate, resulting in a limited capacity and adhering proportionate growth of the to the highest safety and aerospace manufacturing social distancing parameters. sector. The commercial aerospace exports in India Present-day challenges in are inclusive of structural, aerospace manufacturing engine, wings, other actuation impact on commercial aviation parts, doors, and assembly. The pandemic's outbreak has posed several challenges Covid-19 and the to the commercial aviation impact on the aerospace industry, directly impacting manufacturing industry the aerospace manufacturing The pandemic's outbreak of sector. With the grounding the coronavirus has severely of flights worldwide, impacted the aerospace demand for aircraft has manufacturing sector. dropped significantly, Since the global lockdown, further exacerbated with there has been a reduction a universal feeling of fear of flight hours by about 9 associated with air travel. million as both long and As a response to the Rajeev Kaul, short route flights have current circumstances, the CEO and MD been grounded. This has commercial aviation sector is Aequs Aerospace. led to a 30-40% reduction undergoing a series of policy The growth trajectory of years, with a steady growth in production by OEMs changes and strict safety the aerospace industry rate of 4.5%. From a global compared to January 2020. guidelines for domestic and The aerospace industry world standpoint, India has been However, the Aerospace international travel to prevent over has seen unprecedented and will continue to be a and Defence industry was further spread of the virus. growth over the last 17 strong player in the aerospace the first to resume operations The lowered capacity of

30 flights will eventually force are other critical factors to Embraer Delivers Five Commercial commercial airlines to retire navigate through this situation. and Nine Executive Jets in 1Q20 several aircraft, as they will want to ensure business Components of a self- mbraer delivered a total of 14 jets in the first continuity, offset costs, sufficient ecosystem quarter of 2020, of which five were commercial and increase revenues. The pandemic has been Eaircraft and nine were executive jets (five light a lesson in the need for and four large). As of March 31st, the firm order Disruptions in the supply building resilience and backlog totaled USD 15.9 billion. See details below: chain and production agility in the face of extreme Historically, Embraer seasonally has fewer deliveries during With planes grounded and uncertainty. The aerospace the first quarter of the year, and in 2020 in particular, the restricting travel, aerospace manufacturing industry must commercial aircraft deliveries in the first quarter were also manufacturing companies work towards building a more negatively impacted by the conclusion of the separation have witnessed disruptions self-sufficient ecosystem of Embraer’s Commercial Aviation unit in January. in their overall supply chain. in a focused manner. During the first quarter, Embraer Executive Jets announced Subsequently, this has also that the new Phenom 300E was granted its Type Certificate impacted the demand for Business agility & resilience by ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil), EASA aerospace parts and has With the emergence of 'new (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) and the FAA deterred the industry's world order,' manufacturers (Federal Aviation Administration). The new Phenom 300E growth plans. While there need to reposition themselves is the recently enhanced version of the Phenom 300 series, are extended challenges and continuously align which was the most delivered business jet series in the 2010s. associated with the pandemic, business strategies with Also in this period, Emgepron, a Brazilian state-owned the immediate challenge out-of-the-box thinking to company linked to the Ministry of Defense through the would be to liquidate available meet customers' dynamic Brazilian Navy Command, and Águas Azuis, a company inventory. Companies demands. Building lean created by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, Embraer have currently witnessed a business models and cost- Defense & Security and Atech, signed the contract to 30-40% reduction in the cutting measures will be vital build four state-of-the-art Tamandaré Class Ships, with overall production rate. in keeping businesses afloat as deliveries scheduled between 2025 and 2028. they maneuver this situation. Changing customer one of the world's most niche academic consultations. dynamics Streamlining supply chains industries with a 'zero-error' COVID-19 has impacted Streamlining supply chains policy, demanding highly Need for policy interventions OEMs to defer or postpone is essential to improve supply specialized skills. Processes from the government orders as they navigate chain visibility and see real- like machining, forging, There is a need for policy- through this crisis. Their time material availability, turning and milling, surface level intervention to expand forecasts provide a month- inventory capacity, and other treatment, and quality India's manufacturing on-month overview of the variables of the end-to-end inspection comprise the most capabilities and reduce its scenario and changes in supply chain. These must critical processes in aerospace dependency on external orders. From raw materials be continuously optimized manufacturing, all of which sources. The government to the finished parts, to ensure efficiency in demand high precision and can propel this growth by customers now prefer local production, assembly, attention to detail. This can providing low-cost capital sourcing leading to supply delivery, and meeting be best addressed with a and strategic offset policies. chain disruptions. OEMs also customer expectations. greater focus on the upskilling Additionally, there is a need expect deliveries to reach of the workforce in the for public-private partnerships them with shorter lead times Digital transformation industry through in-house across industries such as and additional flexibility in Today, digitalization and the training centers. Today, many aviation and aerospace, giving terms of an increase in the adoption of groundbreaking companies have in-house the much-needed impetus number of credit days. technologies is crucial for all training centers that focus for increased innovation and In order to combat these businesses across all industries. on consistently keeping new manufacturing projects. unprecedented challenges, Manufacturers must adapt fast abreast with the changes in As the world enters the organizations must improve to the changing technologies technology and updating their post-COVID world, the their cost structures and to increasingly leverage them workforce skillsets. This is focus needs to be placed maintain financial viability. to break the glass ceiling in extremely crucial for remaining on developing a self-reliant The highly skilled workforce innovation and instill high relevant and globally aerospace manufacturing must be retained as businesses efficiency throughout the competent. Industry-academia ecosystem. This will give the adapt to these market manufacturing process. collaborations can go a long industry the edge it needs to changes. Additionally, cost and way in addressing this issue gain global competitive levels inventory control, along with Specialized skills by offering internships, and become the next big exceptional customer service, Aerospace manufacturing is Diploma programs, and giving global manufacturing hub.

31 Turkish Aerospace developed mobile app to promote defence products

urkish Aerospace has developed a new Tmobile application to promote its indigenous products. As one of the top defense and aerospace company, Turkish Aerospace continues to develop digital investments to present its indigenous products. A new app called TUSAS APP will enable users to experience its products by using Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality features. Users may see the exact model of the products such as ANKA, ATAK, MMU and HÜRKUŞ. The President and CEO of Turkish Aerospace stated “TUSAS APP is one of the first app over the defense Industry in Turkey. Since we have entered the digital age, applications play a vital role for companies. The application designed for public use in order to expand knowledge of our company and its products. TUSAS APP will allow the users virtual tour among the products, 360 degree skimming through products via augmented reality and other features such as career opportunities.” Turkish Aerospace, ranking among the top hundred global players in aerospace and defense industry, is the center of technology in design, development, modernization, manufacturing and life cycle support of integrated aerospace systems, from fixed and rotary wing platforms to UAV systems and space systems and is one of the largest and most important defense and aerospace companies in Turkey.

32 Airbus signs contract for integration of 115 new Eurofighter ESCAN radars

European air defence and in the leading project of the European defence industry.” Eurofighter Captor-E is the world’s most advanced electronically scanned array radar for fighter aircraft. The design of the front fuselage airframe allows Eurofighter to deliver the largest electronically scanned array for increased detection and tracking ranges, advanced Air-to-Surface capability and enhanced electronic protection measures. The large antenna surface also allows a wider field of regard than any other platform pushing the aircraft’s performance and guaranteeing its role as an asset within the irbus has been of further Eurofighter the aircraft also in the threat Future Combat Aircraft awarded a contract partner companies. scenarios of tomorrow”, System environment. Afor the development, “The contract for the said Dirk Hoke, CEO of The signed contract will supply and integration of 115 Captor-E radar is a main Airbus Defence and Space. also give an additional Eurofighter ESCAN Radars achievement to equip “With Eurofighter, Germany push to the export tenders for the German and Spanish Eurofighter with sensors that and Spain are investing which Eurofighter is Eurofighter fleet. It marks the ensure todays dominance of in a strong backbone of currently bidding for. largest order for the world’s most modern electronically scanned array radar, Captor-E. The contract signature followed the approval by both governments in recent weeks. The contract foresees the delivery and integration of 110 Captor -E radars for Germany and an initial batch of 5 radars for Spain to be delivered by 2023. The new sensor will equip Tranche 2 and Tranche 3 Eurofighters as well as new aircraft. Whereas the Airbus sites in Manching, Germany and Getafe, Spain will act as overall integration Hub, the development and building of the radar will be subcontracted to a consortium under the leadership of Hensoldt and Indra and by participation

33 Indian Naval Academy Organised Course Completion Ceremony

Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, PVSM, AVSM, NM, VSM, ADC, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command inspecting the ceremonial guard.

mplementing all comprised seven trainees; Chawla, PVSM, AVSM, NM, nine meritorious trainees. Vice precautionary protocols of two trainees each from Sri VSM, ADC, Flag Officer Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, ICOVID – 19, 259 trainees Lanka and Myanmar, and Commanding-in-Chief, AVSM, NM, Commandant, of Indian Naval Academy one each from Maldives, Southern Naval Command, Indian Naval Academy was participated in the Course Tanzania and Seychelles. the Reviewing Officer for the the Conducting Officer. The Completion Ceremony.The Vice Admiral Anil Kumar occasion, awarded medals to Reviewing Officer, in his POP for any Armed Forces Academy is an occasion usually conducted with grandeur and sheen witnessed by parents, guests and dignitaries. Due to Covid -19, parents and guests of the cadets were not invited for the event. The ceremony witnessed completion of training for the Midshipmen and cadets of the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and friendly foreign navies belonging to the 98th Indian Naval Academy Course (BTech), 98th Indian Naval Academy Course (MSc), 29th Naval Orientation Course (Extended) and 30th Naval Orientation Course (Regular). The successful trainees from Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, PVSM, AVSM, NM, VSM, ADC, Flag Officer Commanding-in- friendly foreign countries Chief, Southern Naval Command presenting the CNS Gold Medal to Midshipman Sushil Singh.

34 address, congratulated the passing out courses and advised them to imbibe the core values of Indian Navy ‘Duty, Honour and Courage’ in letter and spirit. He encouraged the cadets to keep the fighting spirit intact irrespective of the circumstances around. The ‘President’s Gold Medal’ for the Indian Naval Academy B.Tech course was awarded to Midshipman Sushil Singh. The ‘Chief of the Naval Staff Gold Medal’ for the Naval Orientation Course (Extended) was awarded to Cadet Bhavy Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, PVSM, AVSM, NM, VSM, ADC, Flag Officer Commanding- Gujral. The ‘Chief of the in-Chief, Southern Naval Command presenting the ‘Zamorin Trophy’ for the best women cadet to Naval Staff Gold Medal’ Cadet Riya Sharma. for the Naval Orientation (Regular) Course was awarded to Cadet Vipul Bharadwaj. The ‘Zamorin Trophy’ for the best women cadet was awarded to Cadet Riya Sharma. On 20 November 2019, INA was bestowed with the President’s Colour for rendering 50 years of yeoman service in shaping Naval leaders for Indian Navy, Coast Guard and Friendly Foreign Countries. Ever since the establishment of present Naval Academy at Ezhimala in 2009, this is the first time that the training of Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, PVSM, AVSM, NM, VSM, ADC, Flag Officer Commanding-in- a batch culminated without Chief, Southern Naval Command addressing the passing out trainees during Course Completion a ceremonial march past Ceremony ST 20. due to ongoing COVID – 19 pandemic situation. Training was carried out initially by online assignments, and later with dispersed seating with minimum 6 feet interspacing in class rooms and exam halls. Stringent precautionary measures instituted by the academy has helped in accomplishing the challenging goal of training more than 900 cadets and successful culmination of the Spring Term with nil COVID-19 cases at INA.

35 WFEL receives US Defense Contract

Since 2013, all WFEL Dry as part of the USA’s $4.8 Support Bridges supplied billion European Deterrence have been 46 metre variants. Initiative to improve the USA’s Already adopted by Australia, readiness and responsiveness Switzerland and Turkey, this of NATO forces in Europe. military bridging solution DSBs have been used in has recently been evaluated combat and emergency under an Assessment Phase scenarios worldwide, contract as a replacement including Afghanistan, Iraq, for the UK MoD’s ageing Europe and South Korea. BR90 bridging systems. The DSB provides temporary WFEL’s Managing Director, infrastructure over land Ian Anderton, said “We’re and water obstacles for FEL, leading capabilities from 40 metres to continually working with both combat situations and supplier of rapidly 46 metres. The deal follows our US Army customer to natural disasters and can Wdeployable on from a previous US Army ensure all their DSB bridging be deployed by a crew of military bridging systems, contract for the upgrading equipment is fulfilling its only eight people to span has been awarded another of 60 Dry Support Bridges. maximum potential and a 46m gap in less than 90 contract by the US The U.S Army holds around the simplicity of these minutes. Capable of carrying Department of Defense to 120 Dry Support Bridges in upgrade kits allows the over 120 tonnes, the DSB upgrade a further tranche inventory and this upgrade DSB enhancement work includes a fatigue monitoring of DSB Dry Support package - developed with to be carried out at the system which helps the user Bridges already in-service US Army Tank Automotive US Army’s facilities, with to determine the bridge’s with the US Army. Command Centre (TACOM) minimal disruption.” remaining life, while the This contract allows 20 - allows its original 40-metre WFEL recently supplied launching system’s built-in more DSBs to be enhanced, DSBs to achieve the new a further four Dry Support test equipment gives live increasing gap-crossing standard capability. Bridges to the US Army, system status and diagnostics. Rosoboronexport Presents a Unique Metal Detector for Security Services

osoboronexport it combines two products: built-in stun gun significantly causing irreversible harm to JSC, a subsidiary a sensitive metal detector improves security control life or health. The stun gun is Rof the Rostec State and a powerful stun gun. and helps respond quickly to a non-lethal weapon and the Corporation, has launched a The product is unrivalled challenges to public security. effect of its use is temporary. new metal detector and stun anywhere in the world. To switch Cerberus from Rosoboronexport expects gun combo called the EM- Equipped with separate metal detector to stun gun that Cerberus will attract 411 Cerberus into the global hand-held metal detector and mode, you have to press one close attention from law security equipment market. stun gun, a security officer is button. Even a short-term enforcement agencies The device is intended forced to waste time changing exposure is enough to cause of the partner countries, for use by security and law equipment in an emergency. a sensitive painful effect, anti-terrorist structures, as enforcement personnel at During this time, a suspect while an exposure lasting 2-3 well as security services at all facilities that require may attack the officer, seconds will put the intruder high-value transport and control of the carry of surrounding people or try to in shock with a loss of infrastructure facilities. prohibited items and hide. The metal detector with orientation in space without Modern electroshock enhanced security measures: weapons are an integral transport hubs, infrastructure part of the armament of law and sensitive facilities, enforcement agencies in many public gathering places. countries of the world. Today, A wide range of security Rosoboronexport is actively equipment is available on the promoting the products of market today. However, the leading Russian enterprises uniqueness of Cerberus is that on the world market.

36 RAFAEL awarded contract to supply Litening 5 & RecceLite airborne EO systems

system achieves optimal data-exploitation at the ground station, of intelligence data relayed in real-time and mission execution in near- real-time. RecceLite has been delivered to 13 customers world-wide and integrated onto various aircraft, including the F-16, F-18, Jaguar, AMX, Tornado, Typhoon, Gripen, M-346 and others. It is used by air forces in Europe, the Far East and South America. Guy Oren, VP, Head of RAFAEL's Electro-optical AFAEL Advanced AMX, Mirage 2000, Tornado, two-thirds in contingency systems directorate: "We are Defense Systems Typhoon, MiG21, MiG27, operations worldwide. proud of this contract and we Rannounced that it M346, KC390, Gripen, and With the RecceLite ISR look forward to cooperating has been awarded a contract Sukhoi 27 & Sukhoi 30, and system, the attack aircraft with our customer to provide to supply 5th generation others. Litening 5 delivers will be able to perform target them with a significant Litening and RecceLite real-time, forward-looking search, using advanced tools force-multiplier for cutting- airborne electro-optical infrared (FLIR+SWIR) and other smart algorithms edge mission performance. at the interpretation ground Our EO/IR systems are part station, for efficient detection, of a comprehensive aerial tracking and sensor-to-shooter package spanning from closure. Using its advanced air-to-air missiles, to EW, ISR, image processing, and air-to-surface munition, artificial intelligence, the communication and more." systems for installation on and day HD color camera a combat platform of an imagery. Its high-resolution undisclosed air force. sensors and effective EO/ Integrated with RAFAEL's IR design ensure reliable pods, the jet will now have operation at significant combat-proven, stand-off stand-off ranges. Litening capabilities using the Litening 5 allows the operation of 5 multi-spectral airborne all types of air-to-surface targeting pod. The Litening smart weaponry, such as pod is in use by 27 air forces laser-guided, GPS-guided and carried by over 25 and EO/IR imaging-guided platforms globally, including munition. Litening pods F-16, F-15, AV8B, F-18, F-4, have logged over 2 million F-5, A-10, B-52, Jaguar, LCA, flight hours, with more than

37 SCHIEBEL CAMCOPTER® S-100 to support EMSA in Denmark

chiebel, together to the EMSA RPAS Data maritime surveillance Denmark supporting Danish with partner Nordic Centre and to THETIS EU services for EMSA to several authorities in the prevention SUnmanned, is in Portugal, which creates EU member states and of marine air pollution. supporting the Danish alerts to be followed EU bodies. Currently, the We are very impressed by Maritime Authority up by authorities. CAMCOPTER® S-100 is also the performance of the (DMA) and the Danish The service providers for operational for the Republic CAMCOPTER® S-100 and its Environmental Protection this Danish deployment of Croatia as well as Finland. small and effective logistical Agency (DEPA) by using the covering the Great Belt are Hans Georg Schiebel, footprint, in addition to the CAMCOPTER® S-100 to Nordic Unmanned, NORCE Chairman of the Schiebel support from the Schiebel monitor ship emissions in Research Institute AS and Group, said: “After our Group. Based on our team’s Danish waters. The Remotely Schiebel. The Schiebel successful sulphur sniffing experience and track Piloted Aircraft System CAMCOPTER® S-100 demonstration in January, record, the BVLOS flight (RPAS) service is offered has a flight endurance of we’re proud to be EMSA’s permit for this deployment by the European Maritime more than six hours and chosen UAS for these in Denmark was secured Safety Agency (EMSA). operates day and night. It important and complex in only a week’s time.” The CAMCOPTER® S-100 is equipped with an Explicit operations. It goes to Founded in 1951, the specifically measures the mini sniffer sensor system, show, that the maritime Vienna-based Schiebel ships’ sulphur emissions an L3 Wescam Electro- experience and pedigree Group focuses on the to check compliance with Optical / Infra-Red (EO/ of the CAMCOPTER® development, testing and the EU rules governing the IR) camera gimbal and an S-100 is second to none.” production of state-of-the- sulphur content of marine Automatic Identification Knut Roar Wiig, CEO of art mine detection equipment fuels. Measurements are System (AIS) receiver. Nordic Unmanned AS, said: and the revolutionary transmitted in real time Schiebel provides various “It’s great to be back in CAMCOPTER® S-100 UAS.

38 IAI Received the First Images from the Ofek 16 Satellite

IAI EVP and General Intelligence Cops, after Manager of the Systems, which the satellite will be Missiles and Space Group, declared operational. Boaz Levy: "This is a The Space Administration in landmark achievement – the Israel Ministry of Defense the result of a complex has led the development and technological and operational production of the satellite process that reflects IAI’s and its launcher. IAI is the capabilities in the field of prime contractor, having space, and also highlights assigned the program to our partnership with other its Systems, Missiles and defense industries. Under the Space Group, together leadership of the Ministry with the MLM division, of Defense, IAI will continue which is responsible for to advance Israel’s space the development of the program towards further launcher. The satellite’s ne week following Satellite Administration in the operational achievements. " payload was developed by the successful Israel Ministry of Defense, The Ofek 16 satellite is an Elbit Systems. The launch Olaunch of the Amnon Harari : "This is the electro-optical observation engines were developed by Ofek 16 satellite into space, most significant milestone satellite with advanced Rafael Advanced Systems the engineering teams of since the launch of the Ofek capabilities. It is equipped and Tomer, a government- the Space Administration 16 satellite. The images we with a high-quality camera owned defense company. in the Directorate of received from the satellite developed and manufactured Additional companies Defense Research and are of excellent quality. We by Elbit Systems. In the have participated in this Development (DDR&D), will continue the orderly coming weeks, following the program, including Rokar of the Israel Ministry of process of transferring the completion of the ‘in orbit and Cielo. Lastly, various IDF Defense (IMoD), and Israel satellite to operational use, testing’ process conducted officials, primarily from the Aerospace Industries (IAI), anticipating that over the by the DDR&D, IAI and the Intelligence Corps and Air have operated the satellite’s years, the system will provide IDF, the Ministry of Defense Force have also been deeply observation camera for the great intelligence to the will transfer responsibilities involved in the satellite first time. The high-quality defense establishment.” to Unit 9900 of the IDF’s development process. images were received over night, at an IAI control station in the city of Yehud (central Israel). Since the launch on 6th July, IAI and IMoD teams have conducted a series of pre-planned tests during which all of the satellite’s systems and subsystems were activated in a gradual and controlled manner. Upon completion of the process, the satellite’s camera was also activated successfully. In the coming weeks, engineering teams will complete the rigorous tests, and prepare the satellite for operational use. Head of the Space and

39 Rosoboronexport to roll out a state-of-the-art radar, capable of detecting hypersonic targets

SC Rosoboronexport Novgorod Research Institute of over the world and are (part of Rostec State Radio Engineering” (NNIIRT). in line with the newest JCorporation) has started “Thanks to the work trends in modern warfare. marketing work to bring on the of thousands of Russian Today Rosoboronexport is world market of armaments researchers, designers and introducing to the market a the 59N6-TE mobile three- engineers, Rosoboronexport cutting edge radar, capable of dimensional radar, developed may offer to its foreign detecting effectively a wide and produced by the JSC partners unique defence range of existing and future “Federal Research and solutions, which often do aerial targets, to include developing the export version Production Center “Nizhniy not have countertypes all hypersonic targets. While of the radar, the growing role

40 of air defence assets for the of detecting objects, flying provision of security of states at a speed of up to 8 000 was taken into account, as km/h at a range of up to 450 well as the needs of foreign kilometers and at an altitude customers in the expansion of of up to 200 kilometers. the reconnaissance capabilities After detection, it exchanges of their air defence units,” said radar information with C4I Rosoboronexport’s Director complexes. It operates in General Alexander Mikheev. conditions of jamming and The 59N6-TE mobile carries out direction finding three-dimensional station of active noise jammers. is an exclusively Russian- The station has an automatic made product, which and a semi-automatic mode implies present-day Russian of aerial targets’ acquisition hardware components with and tracking. In a real time digital processing and signal mode it may simultaneously generation. It is fully solid- track no less than 1 000 state and has high potential objects and recognize 8 together with enhanced classes of targets, which jamming resistance. The includes selection of anti-radar 59N6-TE is a radar of medium missiles and warning its own and high altitude, having combat crew of the danger a decimeter wavelength of elimination, inter alia, by range. Apart from hypersonic high precision munitions targets, it also effectively and homing missiles. The detects aerodynamic 59N6-TE radar also includes and ballistic objects. equipment for the recognition The 59N6-TE radar provides of detected aerial targets in for the measurement of the international radar recognition range, azimuth and altitude systems Mk-XA and ATC RBS. of aerial targets. It is capable The 59N6-TE radar set

41 BIRD Aerosystems delivered its Anti-Missile Protection System to an African customer

IRD Aerosystems, Confirmation Sensor (MACS), confirmation of suspected countermeasure response the leading developer Flare Dispensers and an incoming missile threats to the incoming missile. Bof Airborne Missile inertial measurement unit detected by the main electro- MACS ensures that only real Protection Systems (AMPS) (IMU), BIRD’s AeroShield optical passive sensors, and missiles will be declared by and Airborne Surveillance, POD is easily installed, practically eliminates any the system and reacted upon. Information, and Observation provides Optimum platform False Alarms. Upon receiving Ronen Factor, Co- (ASIO) solutions, has protection with minimal a pre-alarm warning from Chief Executive Officer completed the delivery of its and Founder at BIRD AMPS system, including the Aerosystems: "We are AeroShield POD and MACS thrilled to complete another sensor, to a VIP customer in successful delivery of BIRD's Africa. The system will protect AMPS to a customer in Africa. the presidential Boeing 737 This delivery, which was aircraft during its international completed as planned despite flights around the world. the ongoing international Uniquely designed to protect Coronavirus crisis, follows VIP Aircraft, BIRD’s AMPS is previous deliveries and already in operational use by installations of BIRD's AMPS several different customers in and AeroShield POD on Africa, protecting of Head of different military and civilian State aircraft and helicopters. aircraft around the world. AeroShield POD is an all- interference to the aircraft, the electro-optical sensors, Small and lightweight, BIRD's in-one integrated solution and can be easily transferred MACS slews to the direction AeroShield POD is ideal for that supports the installation between different aircraft. of the incoming threat wide-body aircrafts such of BIRD’s Airborne Missile The AeroShield POD that and verifies the threat’s as the B737, and provides Protection Systems (AMPS) has been delivered under validity. Concurrently, optimum platform protection on VIP wide-body aircraft. the current contract includes MACS also collects relevant against MANPADS with Integrating the AMPS system BIRD’s patented Missile information on the target minimal interference to the which includes Missile Approach Confirmation (velocity and distance) and aircraft. Integrating BIRD's Launch Detection Sensors Sensor (MACS) sensor, calculates its time-to-impact, MACS sensor, the system (MILDS), Missile Approach which performs a unique enabling the most effective ensures zero false alarms".

from the indicator post if connected via glass fiber links, and up to 15 kilometers in case of using a radio link. “In am confident that in present-day conditions and with obvious prospects of hypersonic technologies, the 59N6-TE radar will take top positions in its market segment and will become an important asset for countries, which are building their own air defence systems with the account of the world trends of air attack weapons development. We includes an antenna-hardware to place the item on a single other installations. Besides, rely on high demand for the complex and an indicator post, vehicle chassis, deploy it in a the station is equipped with new station in the countries placed on a standard vehicle stationary version or to place remote operator’s work of the Asia-Pacific region, the chassis of the “KAMAZ-6560” the radar antenna system stations, which may stay at a Middle East and North Africa,” type. There are also options on a high tower support and distance of up to one kilometer added Alexander Mikheev.

42 Indra completes the first test flight of OPV Targus

when manned, and fly without a pilot when it arrives at the operation area. This dual use significantly enhances the commercial appeal and capabilities of Targus. The project now enters its final stage to finish the development of the OPV this year. The Targus will then become the most advanced and efficient aircraft for conducting missions such as air-sea rescue, fishery zone surveillance, environmental protection, detection of discharges in the sea, monitoring land use and historical heritage sites and providing support to fire-fighting. Led by the Government of Galicia, the Civil UAV ndra has successfully Flight Conditions issued by demanding key milestones Initiative has raised €165 completed the first the European Union Aviation of the Civil UAVs Initiative, million distributed in four Itest flights with its Safety Agency (EASA) and putting Galicia at the major programs. The first Optionally Piloted Vehicle with the Flight Approval forefront in the development focuses on the creation and (OPV) Targus and achieved by the Aviation Safety and of drones in Europe. improvement of aeronautical one of the decisive milestones Security Agency (AESA in To have obtained the infrastructure and Rozas of the Civil UAVs Initiative, its Spanish initials) of Spain, approval of Flight Conditions aerodrome to facilitate the promoted by the Government which authorizes their testing. for an OPV from the development of the sector of Galicia to make the region A special communication European Aviation Safety in the region; the second is a leader in this industry. protocol was also Agency (EASA) to fly it is a an R&D program with an Indra has carried out these established with the air success of great importance investment of €115 million to ground-breaking experimental traffic control of Santiago in itself since it is a process work on the development of flights in non-segregated de Compostela Airport. that has never been carried new products, technologies airspace with a drone that Aboard the Targus, the out before and it provides and solutions; the third weighs 1.25 tons and has test pilot carried out the experience and a competitive pillar hinges on eleven an 11-meter wingspan. take-off maneuver and, advantage for the future. pre-commercial tenders for No other newly developed once the aircraft is airborne, Indra’s strategy to develop solutions based on the use UAV has been granted hands over control to the a drone that can carry a of UAVs aimed at improving permission to carry out ground control center. pilot in the cockpit to take land and rural environment such flights before. This is a From that moment on, the control if necessary or management, maritime landmark for Spanish aviation work of Indra and Gaerum's hand it over to the ground surveillance and air traffic and a step forward for engineers begins: their job station, as appropriate, control; and the last one is development in this sector. is to verify that all sensors has allowed this project to the business incubation and The first flight took place and flight control systems progress at a very fast pace. acceleration program, which on June 24 and was the start are working properly. It also offers a great recently launched the Business of a series of tests that have With this major operational advantage for Factory Aero, launched to been conducted over for accomplishment, Indra has future users, who will be able attract and support projects two weeks. All those flights achieved within the deadline to fly over urban areas or land from companies and startups comply with the Approval of one of the most complex and at airports without restrictions from anywhere in the world.

43 Boeing Completes Helicopter Deliveries to the Indian Air Force

Air Force meet evolving mission demands, maximize interoperability, and reduce lifecycle costs. The Indian Ministry of Defence finalized its order with Boeing for the production, training and support of 22 AH-64E Apache and 15 CH-47F(I) Chinook helicopters in September 2015. Earlier this year, India and the U.S. signed a contract for the acquisition of six Apaches for the Indian Army during U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to New Delhi. Boeing’s joint venture in Hyderabad, Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has been producing aero-structures for the AH-64 Apache helicopter for both oeing has completed delivery vision navigation capability. In US Army and international customers. of all new AH-64E Apache and addition to classifying air and ground TBAL marks a major step towards the BCH-47F(I) Chinook military targets, the Fire Control Radar has co-development of integrated systems in helicopters to the Indian Air Force been updated to operate in the aerospace and defense in India. Boeing’s (IAF). The final five of the 22 Apache maritime environment. It is uniquely suppliers in India are manufacturing attack helicopters were handed over to suited to meet a commander's needs, critical systems and components for the IAF at Air Force Station, Hindan. including reconnaissance, security, the Chinooks, including the crown and Earlier in March, Boeing handed over peacekeeping operations, and lethal tailcone assembly by Tata Advanced the last five of 15 CH-47F(I) Chinook attack, across myriad environments Systems and the ramp and aft pylon heavy-lift helicopters to the IAF. - without reconfiguration. by Dynamatic Technologies. Boeing “Customer centricity, commitment Twenty defence forces around the today works with over 200 suppliers to the modernization and mission- world either have Chinooks in service, and partners in the country in support readiness of India’s defence forces are or are on contract to receive them. The of “Make in India” and “Skill India.” key values to our partnership with iconic tandem-rotor helicopter has been Boeing Defence India provides holistic India,” said Surendra Ahuja, Managing the world’s most reliable and efficient lifecycle solutions for government and Director, Boeing Defence India. “With heavy-lift helicopter for more than 50 defence customers in the country. this delivery of military helicopters, we years, allowing customers to operate Boeing delivers services that ensure continue to nurture this partnership and in climatic (hot), altitude (high), and high availability and mission-readiness are fully committed to working closely crosswind conditions that typically of platforms to its defence customers with India’s defence forces to deliver keep other helicopters from flying. The at competitive costs through its the right value and capabilities to meet CH-47F(I) Chinook contains a modern investments in services infrastructure their operational needs,” Ahuja added. machined airframe, a common avionics and building local capabilities and India is one of 17 nations to select architecture system (CAAS) cockpit, partnerships. With the induction of the Apache and has the most advanced and a digital automatic flight control the Apaches and Chinooks, Boeing variant, the AH-64E Apache that is system (DAFCS). Those innovations anticipates additional opportunities in also flown by the U.S. and many other and technologies will help the Indian rotorcraft training and sustainment. countries. The AH-64E Apache is designed and equipped with an open systems architecture including the latest communications, navigation, sensor and weapon systems. It has an improved Modernized Target Acquisition Designation System that provides day, night and all-weather target information, as well as night

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Vision Air Ltd, Israel - a global allowing for front-line NAVAL forces using warheads of various types. The leader in Loitering Munitions to quickly respond while eliminating HERO systems enable forces in the USystems of all sizes for a any immediate threat that arises.” front-line to independently locate variety of missions - proves its Hero- The Hero-30 portable tactical combat time sensitive targets, track and attack 30 compatibility to naval missions and proven system is deployable within with pin-point precision to handle demonstrates its outstanding capabilities. minutes, is capable of speeds of up to 100 different missions ranging from light- The high-precision, light-weight portable knots and is ideal for missions that require weight static or moving targets (such as Hero-30 loitering munition system was no collateral damage assurance. Weighing light-duty vehicles and human targets) to evaluated by a naval force of a major only 3 Kg, it carries a 0.5 Kg warhead and larger fortified or heavily armored targets NATO member and proved its remarkable reaches a range of up to 40 Km. With such as MBT (Main Battle Tank) and other capabilities. The systems demonstrated an electrical silent and stealth engine and strategic objectives. remarkable abilities of high-precision a canister that allows launching from a UVision designs and manufactures strikes, tracking and lock-on on a moving variety of existing platforms, it provides innovative, cost-effective, unmanned target in various operational naval extreme mission flexibility for the troops. loitering munition systems for customers scenarios and mission-abort capabilities. The climax of the sea trials was a worldwide. With cutting-edge The trial demonstrated the Hero-30 strike on a moving target. The simulated technology and 30 years of extensive versatility and adoptability to various threat of a suicide speedboat laden field experience by a professional missions in a maritime environment. with explosives was executed with management team, UVision delivers “Proving our system’s remarkable extreme precision and the moving highly unique aerodynamic platform capabilities for naval applications to a target (speed of 20 knots) was struck configurations. The Hero series is strategic NATO member is an additional with the inert training round amidships. comprised of advanced loitering munitions step in UVision’s expansion of its Everything was performed in a systems designed for different missions customer base”, says Major General completely GPS denied environment. at various ranges using warheads of (Ret.) Avi Mizrachi, CEO of UVision. The HERO series is comprised of seven various types. The company’s solutions “We are proud, time and again, to loitering munitions systems (Hero-30, are tailored for unique fight qualities, present our systems’ incorporated Hero-70, Hero-120, Hero-250, Hero- precision attack munitions, advanced high precision attack level and abort 400EC, Hero-900, Hero-1250), designed airborne guidance and navigation capabilities, with operation simplicity, for different missions at various ranges systems integrated with C4I stations.

46 AirAsia India Receives DGCA Approval for Regulatory Trainings the crew has undergone requirements and cost savings. previous recurrent training Commenting on the new through contact classes. training modules and medium, AirAsia is the first airline in Capt. Arun Nair, Chief Pilot India to attain DGCA approval Training and Standards, to conduct Regulatory AirAsia India said, “With this Training for Pilots through milestone approval, AirAsia “Distance Learning Training India would be starting the Program”. The purpose of the Annual Recurrent Trainings recurrent training is to refresh for Pilots through Virtual and keep the pilots stimulated Classrooms, starting this and improve their skills with week. While there is a effective training programs on restriction on travel and s the world and distance learning for Technical systems, Procedures, movement, that hasn’t economy at large regulatory recurrent training Special Operations, Aircraft stopped us from continuing Acontinues to navigate for pilots, cabin crew, Performance, Safety our learning & development through the impact of dispatchers and engineers. Management System, Crew process. It is our responsibility COVID-19, the emphasis on This new regulation permits Resource Management and to provide safe travel to our maintaining a steady path of Indian carriers to conduct Safety Procedures. Earlier, guests, and this remarkable learning and development all regulatory recurrent these flight crew trainings decision by DGCA to allow for its Allstars has been a training covered in the were conducted by contact regulatory training to continue priority for AirAsia India. respective DGCA circulars classroom sessions. Distance virtually will ensure that our In a landmark decision, through distance learning learning will have the flight crew are refreshed, the Directorate General of remotely once in a period benefit of ensuring social well trained and ready to fly Civil Aviation has approved of two years provided distancing, meeting regulatory when operations begin.” ST Engineering and IAI Setup JV for Naval Missile Systems

generation anti-ship missile system.The setup of this JV is not expected to have any material impact on the projects across 70 cities in state-of-the-art systems for consolidated net tangible its track record, the Group air, space, sea, land, cyber ingapore Technologies assets per share and earnings continues to help transform and homeland security. Since Engineering Ltd (ST per share of ST Engineering cities through its suite of 1953, the company has SEngineering) announced for the current financial year. Smart Mobility, Smart Security provided advanced technology that its land systems arm has ST Engineering is a global and Smart Environment solutions to government signed an agreement with technology, defence and solutions. Headquartered in and commercial customers Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd engineering group specialising Singapore, ST Engineering worldwide including: satellites, (IAI) to set up a joint venture in the aerospace, electronics, reported revenue of $6.7b in missiles, weapon systems and company (JV) in Singapore. ST land systems and marine FY2018 and it ranks among munitions, unmanned and Engineering and IAI shall each sectors. The Group employs the largest companies listed robotic systems, radars, C4ISR hold a 50% share of the JV. about 22,000 people across on the Singapore Exchange. and more. IAI also designs The JV, named Proteus offices in Asia, the Americas, Israel Aerospace Industries and manufactures business jets Advanced Systems Pte Ltd, Europe and the Middle East, is Israel’s largest aerospace and aerostructures, performs will leverage the strengths serving customers in the and defense company and a overhaul and maintenance and track record of its parent defence, government and globally recognized technology on commercial aircraft companies to market and commercial segments in more and innovation leader, and converts passenger sell advanced naval missile than 100 countries. With specializing in developing and aircraft to refueling and systems, including a next more than 500 smart city manufacturing advanced, cargo configurations.

47 Bharat Forge launches Health Risk Monitoring System (HRMS)

if an employee is not wearing a Face Bharat Forge, safety has always been a Mask. These alerts and dashboards priority. Now with this pandemic, safety are then reviewed to drive sustainable norms have become more stringent, behavior change across the enterprise. and correctly so. We have inducted HRMS is ideal for deploying in high– Artificial Intelligence and technological footfall areas like educational campuses, intervention to further safeguard people’s hospitals, gated communities, retail health by creating an environment that stores, railway stations, airports and is anxiety-free and fosters growth. transit points to monitor individual and We have developed HRMS to reduce societal health. Presently, HRMS is being manual interference and keep an deployed at The Kalyani School, Pune effective check on safety norms. This and all critical facilities of BFL pan-India. technological approach has ensured BFL has partially resumed operations maximum safety for employees”. at its manufacturing facilities by taking Rajinder Singh Bhatia, President & CEO, several safety measures, and has added Bharat Forge Ltd (Defence & Aerospace), HRMS as a crucial tool to help prevent said, “HRMS has been born from our Baba Kalyani the spread of COVID19 infection, investment in AI Incubation Centre which Chairman Kalyani thereby creating a safe environment commenced last year. In partnership for its thousands of employees with Blackstraw, we are creating several ndian multinational company Bharat entering and exiting the facility. real-world applications of AI software Forge Limited (BFL), in collaboration The company also intends to make both on civilian and military fronts. Iwith AI start-up Blackstraw, has Health Risk Monitoring System is an launched HRMS – an AI based solution example of our investment being utilized that enables companies and institutions in critical times to help the society at to comply with MHA provided guidelines large. We intend to make this system for safe reopening. HRMS stands for available widely across sectors- from Health Risk Monitoring System, an educational institutes to enterprises, Intelligent Video Analytics solution, and help the community to be back on which has been developed to empower track during re-opening of services.” workplaces with worker safety for Atul Arya, CEO at Blackstraw, said, “The holistic growth, and is aligned with the partnership with Bharat Forge has led to future dependability of enterprises on development of a range of video analytic technology and AI to monitor compliance products over the last year. HRMS has of laid MHA policies, by employees. been a quick and timely assembly of It primarily comprises of technological components developed two major components: over time for an immediate need. We (a) Contactless Thermal screening strongly believe that this platform which system integrated with RFID badge will not only safeguard companies reader. An integrated system comprising and their employees but will also help of AI, Thermal scanning through cameras reinstate confidence and normality.” and RFID reader, the system records at Bharat Forge Limited (BFL), the Pune high speed with unmatched accuracy, based Indian multinational, is a technology the temperature of associates, and also driven global leader in metal forming maintains an automatic daily record having transcontinental presence across of the temperature of every person the developed HRMS system available ten manufacturing locations, serving entering and exiting the premises. widely across schools and enterprises several sectors including automotive, (b) AI Algorithms running on Surveillance which will help them to safely re- power, oil and gas, construction & mining CCTV cameras to monitor and Control open their premises and businesses , rail, marine, defence and aerospace.. human behavior. Using state of art AI respectively, during these tough times. For enquiries and more information software, the system alerts administrators Speaking during the launch, Baba on AI based HRMS, please contact and provides them a dashboard when Kalyani, Chairman, and Managing Cmde Ajay Sharma at AjayR. Social Distancing norms are not met or Director, Bharat Forge Ltd., said, “At [email protected]

48 BEML Flags off Last train set for Kolkata Metro Project

with CBTC signalling system (which is one of the best and latest technologies in the world) to reduce headway, ensure train stopping accuracy and passenger safety. Passenger capacity of 2068 persons per train set Energy efficient LED lights Automatic audio-visual announcement and display system for passengers Speaking on the occasion Deepak Kumar Hota, CMD BEML said, “We are on track, as we despatched the last of EML Limited, a are operating satisfactorily. of the train sets include: the 14 trainsets for Kolkata company under the Further, 6 train sets are Stainless Steel car body Metro (East - West) project BMinistry of Defence ready for deployment in furnished with world class for KMRCL. We have proved and premier manufacturer revenue operation. interiors and customized our capabilities and expertise of Metro Cars in India, The revenue service was air conditioning suiting in supply of Metro coaches. has, flagged off the last inaugurated by Hon’ble local requirements. An epitome of successful trainset for Kolkata Metro Minister of Railways & Bogie for 750V DC ‘Make in India’ initiative in (East - West) project from Commerce, Shri Piyush Goyal Third Rail application is the rolling stock industry.” its Metro coach factory in presence of Shri Babul designed & developed by The delivery of the last at Bangalore Complex. Supriyo, Union Minister BEML for the first time. train set to Kolkata metro Deepak Kumar Hota, of State for Environment. IGBT based microprocessor has added one more feather Chairman & Managing Forest & Climate change on controlled 3 phase in its already decorated cap, Director BEML has flagged- 13th Feb.2020 at Kolkata. asynchronous drive with as it re-dedicates itself to off the metro train set in While taking a ride in the VVVF (Variable Voltage the cause of self- reliance, as the presence of Company metro car the Hon’ble Variable Frequency) control part of the Aatma Nirbhar Directors and other senior Minister lauded BEML for and regenerative braking Bharat Abhiyan, which is officials of BEML & KMRCL. introducing a world class for energy saving. recently announced by the BEML secured the contract metro car to the ‘City of joy’! Train sets operate with Hon’ble Prime Minister for 14 train sets (6cars Some of the key features ATP / ATO and is interfaced contributing to Nation’s pride. each),valued at apprx. 900 crores from Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation. BEML independently completed the design, manufacturing activities and the delivery of the proto type train set was done during March 2018, which was subjected to extensive testing and trials on KMRC mainline including statutory testing by RDSO & CRS and cleared all the tests. Subsequently, BEML built KMRC trainsets were put to revenue operation since February 2020 and

49 IAI, Microsoft, and Soroka Medical Center to collaborate for COVID-19 treatment learn, and produce data. of Elta commented, "The IAI The data collected is made has joined the fight against the available for various needs to coronavirus, and in addition the medical staff in the control to its ongoing business room, a kind of “cockpit” from operations, in recent weeks which remote doctors’ rounds, has developed numerous regular patient management, technologies that assist task management in the ICU, medical teams and patients in and device management hospitals. Elta brings to Soroka can be carried out. Medical Center knowledge The system was developed and experience from the on Microsoft's Azure platform worlds of intelligence, cyber, with the support of Microsoft radar, and artificial intelligence, s part of the data on ventilated COVID-19 in Israel, using Azure Data the Aviation Division of the mobilization of patients in a single location Explorer for real-time data IAI brings its knowledge Astate-owned while providing updated, ingestion and data analytics of supervision and control companies in cooperation comprehensive information services to analyze and systems and data collection with Administration for the on patients’ status while display patient data and from the world of aviation, Development of Weapons and minimizing the exposure of video streaming services to and together with Microsoft, Technological Infrastructure medical teams to infection. visually display patients. we combine technologies (MAFAT) and the State The system integrates data The development makes for the monitoring of patient Companies Authority to from all systems and sensors it possible to supervise a measures, department address the COVID-19 and performs data cutting large number of patients management, and device pandemic, Israel Aerospace and extraction to monitor simultaneously, as millions control, all without the need Industries (IAI), Microsoft, measures, identify trends, and of events can be transferred for human intervention. We and Soroka Medical Center generate early warnings using and displayed in the will continue to support the have collaborated to develop artificial intelligence measures. system per second. national effort to find effective a supervision system that The system makes it possible Yoav Turgeman, Executive and innovative solutions. makes it possible to collect to streamline processes, Vice President, IAI and CEO And together we will win." Spain enhances airspace safety with FREQUENTIS’ contingency VCS

requentis will contingency VCS infrastructure contingency operations, voice important part of Frequentis' provide Spanish Air will enable business communication services from strategy and we look forward FNavigation Service continuity in the event of various locations can continue. to a successful and long- Provider (ANSP), ENAIRE, an air traffic control (ATC) “Frequentis is pleased to term business relationship with a contingency voice disruption, allowing airspace be providing ENAIRE with with ENAIRE.”, says Hannu communication system (VCS) operations to continue. a turnkey fallback voice Juurakko, Frequentis Vice for air traffic control towers at The solution is based on the communication system for President ATM Civil. nine country-wide Frequentis voice over IP (VoIP) control centers, supporting Frequentis and ENAIRE had locations across product, VCS 3020X, which ENAIRE in its goal to be at previously worked together Spain. The is in operational use in Europe the forefront of safe, efficient, on the modernisation of its country- and worldwide, proving its quality, and sustainable air navigation data network wide capability and reliability. provision of air navigation (REDAN). Frequentis was During potential network services. In order to maintain tasked with providing outages or service disruptions, the level of service required communication gateways an ANSP could experience of a busy network, and and the integration of legacy loss of revenue due to stay prepared for potential voice communication services. compensation or penalty disruptions, it is important to The current project will claims by airline customers. have a reliable and resilient begin with the delivery and With an improved ATC back-up solution in place. implementation of seven of infrastructure to allow The Spanish market is an the nine systems during 2020.

50 Missile Park ‘Agneeprastha’ to be set up at INS Kalinga

ndian Navy has laid Kalinga, who have served showcase the evolution of of inquisitive minds regarding the Foundation Stone in this premier op-support missiles handled by the unit. the missiles and related Ifor a Missile Park Base of the ENC since its The exhibits have been created technologies, from school “AGNEEPRASTHA” at INS establishment in 1981. The from scrap / obsolete inventory children to Naval personnel Kalinga by Cmde Rajesh Park also commemorates which have been reconditioned and their families. It is also Debnath, Commanding the award of the prestigious in-house. The main attraction is intended to encourage a feeling Officer, in the presence of Unit Citation to INS Kalinga P-70 ‘Ametist’, an underwater of ownership and pride in the Vice Admiral Atul Kumar for the year 2018-19. launched anti-ship missile role of the Unit, and highlight Jain, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ‘AGNEEPRASTHA’ aims to from the arsenal of the old the necessity of contribution FOC-in-C (East). capture glimpses of Missile ‘Chakra’ (Charlie-1 submarine) of all personnel irrespective The Missile Park History of INS Kalinga since which was in service with of rank/trade towards ‘AGNEEPRASTHA’ once 1981 till date. The Missile IN during 1988-91. the overarching objective completed will be dedicated Park has been set up with a ‘AGNEEPRASTHA’ will also of ordnance availability, to all the Officers, Sailors replica of missiles and Ground provide a one-stop arena for reliability and delivery on and Support Staff of INS Support Equipment (GSE) that motivation and stimulation target, each and every time. MC-21-300 Aircraft Engine Water Protection Tests Have Been Started

of main engines, including as part of the MC-21- the use of thrust reverser. 300 aircraft certification During the tests it is program, in accordance necessary to confirm that with Russian and European during aircraft movement airworthiness standards. the water does not disrupt The United Aircraft the work of its main and Corporation (UAC) was auxiliary power units, and established in 2006 to does not damage structure consolidate Russia’s main elements, systems and assets in aircraft design and equipment of the aircraft. production. The Corporation rkut Corporation (as than 20 m wide. Parameters The course of the tests companies produce the part of UAC of Rostec of the "pool" provide a is recorded by a complex aircraft of world famous IState Corporation) normalized water depth in of onboard measurement brands "Su", "MiG", "Il", "Tu", started tests of MC-21-300 accordance with Russian and equipment, cameras of "Yak", "Beriev", as well as to confirm the possibility of international requirements, video surveillance system the new ones - Superjet 100 operating the aircraft in the which are established for installed on the ground and and MC-21.UAC enterprises presence of water on runway. these types of tests. on the plane, as well as by perform a full cycle of work To conduct tests at the Within a few days, MC- representatives of certification from design to after-sales airfield "Ulyanovsk-Vostochny" 21-300 aircraft will run on centers and specialists service and utilization of a "pool" was mounted more water in a wide range of of Irkut Corporation. aircraft. Mr. Yury Slyusar is than 70 m long and more speeds and different modes The tests are conducted UAC’s General Director.

51 UK MoD Boxer MIV Programme for £2.3bn awarded to WFEL

he first official sub-contract proven, it is in service across NATO and Girder Bridge systems for many years. for a UK company involved in was recently selected by Australia. In November 2019, ARTEC, a Tthe production of the MoD’s WFEL will play a significant role in joint venture between two German new Boxer Mechanised Infantry delivering the completed Boxer vehicles companies – Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Vehicles programme, has been to the British Army and is undergoing and Rheinmetall – signed the £2.3bn awarded by a member of the ARTEC substantial investment in an advanced contract to deliver 500+ Boxer consortium to WFEL, a nominated manufacturing facility at its North vehicles to the British Army. Tier One supplier in the project. West base, to ensure compliance The vehicles will be manufactured in The contract covers the transfer of with the stringent manufacturing the UK, with production sub-contracted manufacturing technology from Germany requirements of these vehicles. equally between WFEL and Rheinmetall to the UK for the Drive Modules for the WFEL’s Managing Director, Ian BAE Systems Land (RBSL). The companies Boxer Infantry Carrier, Special Carrier Anderton, commented, “Our teams will undertake the fabrication of the and Ambulance variants and marks a have been liaising closely with members armoured vehicle structures together significant milestone after many months of the ARTEC consortium, particularly with the assembly, integration and test of of planning, preparation and consultation KMW personnel, culminating in the the complete vehicles at their respective following the signing late in 2019 of awarding of this contract, which we are facilities in Stockport and Telford. the £2.3bn contract between the UK delighted to receive. We can now move The MIV contract will sustain jobs at Ministry of Defence and the ARTEC further forward with developing our WFEL and RBSL sites across the UK, consortium, for the delivery of over 500 own supply chain partnerships around as well as a vibrant national supply Boxer vehicles to the British Army. the UK, creating and sustaining high chain. The plan is to source more Boxer is a state-of-the-art wheeled levels of employment and we’re looking than 60%, by value, of the vehicle armoured vehicle that offers outstanding forward to eventually seeing these superb content from within the UK, protecting mobility and protection. Boxer will form vehicles in use with the British Army.” the UK’s sovereign engineering and an integral part of the British Army’s new The UK MoD is already a long-standing manufacturing skills and ensuring Strike Brigade capabilities and shall have customer of WFEL, having been a user that the vehicles remain supported a service life of over 30 years. Battle- of its rapidly deployable MGB Medium through their 30-year operational life.

52 Safran to support German & Norwegian NH90 engines

K. Vinayak Rao takes over as Member (Finance) at AAI

. Vinayak Rao, Indian Railways KAccounts Service (IRAS) officer of 1987 batch has taken over the charge of Member (Finance) in the Airports Authority of India. Prior to this appointment, he was Member (Finance) in Delhi Development afran Helicopter under a framework of their commitment to a Authority (DDA). Engines has signed agreement with NAHEMA. GSP supporting RTM322- As Member (Finance) of S a support contract Giorgio Gomma, General powered rotorcraft. We AAI, K. Vinayak Rao will with the NATO Helicopter Manager of NAHEMA, are committed to offering be the overall in-charge Management Agency said: “the Global Support world-class support to all of Finance, Accounts (NAHEMA), to support Package and its philosophy European armed forces”. and Financial operation 276 NH90 engines owned as a Service by the Hour In 2017, Safran Helicopter of the organization. He by BAAINBw (Federal Contract based on an Engines and NAHEMA will also be responsible Office of Bundeswehr availability commitment agreed a support program for evolving, formulating Equipment, Information for the supported engines protecting RTM322 policies and strategies Technology and In-Service represents a further step engines installed on NH90s related to entire gamut Support) in Germany in the direction of unifying operated by France’s armed of finance operation, and the Norwegian In Service Support of forces, the Belgian Army including resource Defence Materiel Agency NH90 community”. and Navy and the armed mobilization and (NDMA). The RTM322 Olivier Le Merrer, Safran forces of the Netherlands. statutory compliances. engines will be covered by Helicopter Engines EVP Under a GSP, the customer Shri Rao will also Safran’s Global Support Support and Services, receives a commitment play a leadership role Package (GSP) under said, “this new contract is to engine availability. and provide effective NAHEMA management. founded on the excellent Other benefits include support in achieving This NH90 helicopters fleet service experience we budget stability, a fixed sustained growth of the is operated by the German have developed with the price per engine flying organization’s business. Army (Deutsches Heer) and German and Norwegian hour and a technical An alumnus of St Navy (Deutsche Marine), armed forces. It also marks partnership with the OEM. Stephen’s College, and the Royal Norwegian a major milestone in our GSP is part of EngineLife® Delhi, Shri K. Vinayak Air Force (Luftforsvaret). partnership with NAHEMA Services, Safran's range Rao holds a Master’s Within this agreement, their and European NH90 users. of solutions for helicopter degree in Mathematics. engines will be supported We are extremely proud engine operators.

53 AAI signs MoU with BEL for Co-operation in Civil Aviation

optimism that the partnership between the two organizations will be a game-changer in Indian aviation sector in the years to come. He also said that the manufacturing of Communication, Navigation & Surveillance (CNS) Equipment in India will reduce the cost substantially and will save foreign exchange outflow, making India Self-Reliant. CMD, BEL affirmed that the MoU would provide for synergy of capabilities of both the organizations in their respective domains leading to mutually beneficial and lasting solutions in the ever- growing field of aviation. He also said that with the skills Sanjai Kumar Singhal, General Manager (Business Development), AAI, and Manoj Kumar, and expertise of AAI, BEL Executive Director (National Marketing), Regional Office-Delhi, display the MoU signed between BEL and AAI, in the presence of Arvind Singh, Chairman, AAI, M V Gowtama, CMD, BEL, and would enter in the domestic Anandi Ramalingam, Director (Marketing), BEL. civil aviation market as well as in South-East Asian, n what can be termed General Manager (Business of Arvind Singh, Chairman, African, and Latin American as a landmark event, Development), AAI and Manoj AAI, M V Gowtama, CMD, civil aviation market. IAirports Authority of Kumar, Executive Director BEL and senior management Signing of this MoU is a India (AAI) entered into an (National Marketing), RO of both the organizations huge step forward for both MoU with Bharat Electronics Delhi, Bharat Electronics through video conferencing. the organizations to embark Limited (BEL) that will provide Limited at AAI Corporate Chairman AAI, addressing the on cooperation and support a platform for collaborative Headquarters in the presence experts from both sides exuded in the field of civil aviation. development and support for both the organizations to address the emerging airport business globally, including that of Asia Pacific region. ln furtherance of such cooperation, AAl, in the role of development partner, will render assistance to BEL in its domain of expertise to enable execution of the prestigious MEA projects outside India by BEL. Both the organisations will work in close cooperation with each other in the field of civil aviation in present and in future projects being handled by BEL. The MoU was signed by Sanjai Kumar Singhal,

54 Airbus supplies EU with satellite communications

AERO Vodochody begins to write a new chapter with new owners irbus has won the new satellite communications framework contract for military and civil After thirteen years, AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE Amissions of the European Union and its (Plc.) changes owner. The group of companies into which member states. This four-year contract was awarded “AERO Vodochody belongs, has been bought from the by the European Defence Agency (EDA) and is Penta Group by AERO Investment Partners Zrt, a company estimated to be worth tens of millions of euros. registered in Hungary. This is a joint venture between a Czech “With this satellite communications programme, Airbus company AERO International, part of the OMNIPOL group and contributes to the construction of joint capabilities a renowned businessman from Hungary. The OMNIPOL group for European defence and to its missions to preserve will be responsible for management of the new company.” civil and military peacekeeping”, said Dirk Hoke, Chief The signing of the contract on June 11, 2020 confirms Executive Officer of Airbus Defence and Space. the transfer of 100% of the shares of the holding owning The contract named ‘EU SatCom Market’ will allow EU Czech company AERO Vodochody to AERO Investment member states to centralise their satellite communications Partners Zrt. The majority of 51% of the shares of AERO requirements and obtain coordinated, more economical, Investment Partners Zrt. is owned by Hungarian businessman and effective access to these services. Some 32 contributing András Tombor with the remaining 49% of the shares being members, including 20 European defence ministries, can owned by the Czech company AERO International s.r.o. now swiftly and efficiently get access to satellite solutions The minority owner, AERO International s.r.o., is in the and services through EDA, which has been supplying hands of Richard Háva and his family, which owns the the members of the ‘EU SatCom Market’ project with OMNIPOL Group. The OMNIPOL Group will be responsible satellite communications capabilities since 2012. for the day to day management of the new company. These satellite communications solutions can be deployed The company Airport Vodochody a.s., is not part of worldwide. They play an essential role in European this transaction and will remain in the possession of civil and military peacekeeping and security missions, the current owner Penta Investments. AERO's right as well as in technical and economic development and to use the airport for its development stems from a cooperation missions. This is already the case in several contractual obligation agreed between the parties. EU civilian and military missions and operations where The OMNIPOL Group has a very long history with AERO, EU SatCom Market services have been successfully over the past decades it has been responsible for exporting implemented for several years. The armed forces almost all of the aircraft from its production lines. Since of EU member states also use these solutions. 2015, OMNIPOL has also been the strategic partner in the The ‘EU SatCom Market’ contract covers the provision project for the next generation of L-39 aircraft: L-39NG. As of satellite communications (in C, Ku, Ka and L frequency a 50% shareholder of these projects, the group has already bands), the sale and rental of terminals, as well as the worked very closely with AERO over the past five years. provision of ‘turnkey solutions’, particularly in theatres AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE a.s. focuses on the of operations outside the EU. For this contract, Airbus development, production, market for military training and has teamed up with Marlink, which will supply some of light combat aircraft. With 11,000 aircraft produced in 100 these terminals and specific L- and Ku-band services. years of existence, hundreds of L-39 Albatros aircraft still in A forerunner in telecommunications solutions for use serving dozens military operators and in a number of demo military and governmental users, Airbus has unique teams, and especially with its new L-39NG, Aero is profiled experience in supplying satellite communications on a as the leader in the world market for jet training aircraft. global scale and in all commercial and military frequency In the field of civil aviation AERO cooperates with the bands (L, C, Ku, Ka, X and UHF). These services can largest aviation manufacturers on a wide range of projects also benefit European operators of essential services. and is a partner in several risk-sharing programs.

55 Western Naval Command develops Ultraviolet disinfection facilties

aval Dockyard for UV-C lighting. (Mumbai) has The facility utilises UV-C Nmanufactured a UV light source for Germicidal sanitization bay to meet the Irradiation towards sterilizing requirements of sanitation items. Studies by reputed facility for worker’s coveralls, research agencies have tools, personal gadgets proven the effect of UV-C and masks after lifting of on respiratory pathogens the lockdown due to Covid like SARS, Influenza etc. 19. This is mainly for large It has been observed that production organisations microbial pathogens become like Dockyards and other significantly less viable naval establishments, when exposed to UV-C where a sizeable number of of intensity 1 J/cm2 for 1 workers will resume work min or more, indicating post lifting of lockdown and effective sterilisation. these numbers are expected A similar facility has to gradually increase. also been set up at Naval The UV bay will be utilised Station (Karanja), where in for decontamination of addition to UV-C steriliser, tools, clothes and other an industrial oven has also miscellaneous items, to been placed, which heats control spread of the smaller sized belongings to coronavirus. The challenging 60°C, a temperature known task required ingenuity to to kill most microbes. convert a large common The facility is placed at room into a UV bay by the entry/ exit points where fabrication of aluminum it will help in mitigating sheets electrical arrangements Covid -19 transmission.

GKN Aerospace Continues Jet Engine Biofuel Testing

MV (Swedish is Type Certificate holder demonstration powered flexibility in measurement Defence Materiel for the RM12 engine by 100% renewable systems, designing and FAdministration) has and has reviewed fuel Biofuel, showing excellent feeding fuel to the engine. contracted GKN Aerospace specifications and material performance both in-flight Both FMV and GKN Sweden to continue biofuel compatibility for all fuel- and on the ground. The Aerospace are strongly testing of the RM12 wetted components in the biofuel used in 2017 (CHCJ- committed to renewable engine. The biofuel for this engine in order to ensure 5) was developed by the US fuel and reduction of the test is an ATJ (alcohol to safe engine operation during company ARA on a USN/ environmental impact of jet)-SKA developed and this test. Performing this NAVAIR contract, and aerospace. GKN Aerospace manufactured by Swedish test in a test cell will give was fully interchangeable is also involved in the Clean Biofuels AB. The test is part more in-depth information with normal jet fuel and Sky programme which of a bilateral Biojet-project to see potential differences approved for a limited flight is the largest European collaboration between in engine data compared test. No engine changes or research programme FMV and USAF/NAVAIR, to earlier flight test results modifications were required developing innovative, which started in October with this 50/50 mix. for this demonstration. cutting-edge technology 2013 and will be completed In March 2017 a Gripen The 2020 test will aimed at reducing CO2, in the fall of 2020. C/D with an RM12 engine demonstrate the capability gas emissions and noise GKN Aerospace Sweden completed a successful flight in the engine test cells, levels produced by aircraft.

56 RAFAEL announces industrial partnership with Australian company

AFAEL Australia has This industrial cooperation of VRA in Australia as a joint our new partnership with announced a $1.3 between RAFAEL and Naeco venture between RAFAEL RAFAEL, an internationally Rmillion strategic will see the two firms come and the Varley Group, we recognized leader in defense industrial partnership with together to export these are delighted to enter into industry. RAFAEL’s focus on Australian company Naeco advanced cooling systems, as partnership with another partnering with innovative Pty Ltd, a Brisbane-based part of RAFAEL’s global supply Australian SME that shares small businesses like Naeco precision engineering small chain, to provide its customers our culture of innovation makes this new venture both business specializing in with state-of-the-art defence and collaboration. This a natural fit and an enormous thermal management. solutions. In an environment partnership will lead to opportunity for our company Naeco has pioneered a of unprecedented disruption, additional work packages for to continue developing our world-first liquid cooling this agreement will provide an Australian business at a world-leading capabilities. system for airborne radar, new export opportunities time of significant uncertainty “With RAFAEL’s support, communication systems and for products designed, for local industry. We are Naeco will expand global electronic warfare (EW) developed and manufactured particularly excited by Naeco’s exports of Australian defense equipment. RAFAEL is a world in Australia, creating local comprehensive manufacturing technology like our liquid leader in the development jobs in the process. and engineering expertise cooling system despite and manufacture of airborne “RAFAEL was very specifically in the high- challenging global conditions. systems, including the BNet impressed with the end aerospace sector." This partnership will allow communication system and performance of Naeco and its Naeco’s Managing Director, us to keep factories open, EW technologies, which technology during testing,” Nathan Andrews, said the employ more Australian are currently employed said Ido Spitzer, RAFAEL agreement was a significant workers and keep exports by numerous leading air Australia’s General Manager. step for the company. “We flowing in this time of forces around the world. “Following the establishment are extremely proud of economic hardship”.

Saab receives Airborne Surveillance Order

aab has signed a between 2020 and 2023. Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C with Saab’s airborne radar contract and received The industry’s nature is a complete AEW&C Erieye and a range of other S an order for the is such that due to system with multi- sensors. The solution gives Airborne Early Warning circumstances concerning role and multi-mission the user detailed situational and Control solution Saab the product and customer, capabilities for both awareness and can be used 2000 Erieye AEW&C. The further information military and civil needs. for tasks including border order value is 1.553 billion about the customer will It is based on the Saab surveillance and search- SEK. Deliveries will be made not be announced. 2000 aircraft equipped and-rescue operations.

57 Indra leads the European CROWN R&D project for fighters and aircraft

ndra will lead the based on active electronically On this will depend the ability Development Program) European CROWN scanned array (AESA) and to detect the enemy, select that are being evaluated IR&D project that sophisticated algorithms that and fix targets and exchange and acts as coordinator in will equip European will enable multi-purpose data with other platforms 3 out of 5 consortiums led fighters and aircraft with use for different capacities on land, sea, or air to by Spain, among others, capabilities which combine and in an optimized way. prevail in combat or protect the PESCO program for radar, communications Since no other country themselves from attack. Strategic Command and and electronic defence yet possesses this Electronic defence has Control, probably the most to dominate radioelectric capability, been placed at the center important of them all, in space and operate at an it will of military strategy in which Spain, Italy, Germany, advantage over the enemy. bring recent years as some France, Luxembourg and The company will coordinate a major countries resort Portugal participate. the work of a consortium to controlling Besides this, Indra has been formed by Thales, Office advantage radioelectric participating for decades in National D’Etudes et de to whoever space as a way international programs such Recherches Aerospatiales acquires to counter the as the Eurofighter, A400M, (ONERA), Hensoldt, it first. This superiority of NH90, Meteor and ESSOR, as Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, integration European well as non-European projects SAAB, Totalforsvarets will enable the and allied and in the NATO environment Forskningsinstitut (FOI), aircraft's radar to aircraft. such as ESSM, FLEPS, Netherlands Organisation for intelligently select The CROWN ACCS and many others. Applied Scientific Research the least congested project could subsequently Indra is one of the leading (TNO), Leonardo, Elettronica, area of the spectrum address the adaptation global technology and and Baltijos Pazangiu to operate effectively and of this system for use by consulting companies and Technologiju Institutas (BPTI). extend its range, even in ground units and all types the technological partner for The project has been environments where the of land vehicles and ships. core business operations of selected to form part of adversary tries to interfere its customers world-wide. It the Preparatory Action with its operation. Leadership of the is a world-leader in providing for Defence Research of At the same time, European defence sector proprietary solutions in the European Commission coordination of the radar with The Spanish Government specific segments in Transport managed by the European the systems that monitor the has appointed Indra as and Defence markets, and Defence Agency and radio spectrum and those that the national industrial the leading firm in Digital the grant agreement is generate countermeasures coordinator in the European Transformation Consultancy now being prepared. (ES/EA) will significantly Defence Program FCAS and Information Technologies This group of companies and improve the performance of (Future Combat Air System), in Spain and Latin America, research centers from seven these systems and of aircraft the largest joint European through its affiliate Minsait. countries will design the first weapons systems in general. Defence program to date and Its business model is based element capable of integrating As for communications, they the most ambitious in terms on a comprehensive range of radar, electronic defence and will gain range and bandwidth of technological development. proprietary products, with an communications equipment to exchange a greater Indra will carry out this work end-to-end focus and a high into a single compact and volume of data with other together with the industrial innovation component. In lightweight item of equipment platforms at higher speeds. leaders appointed in turn by the 2019 financial year, that can be installed in The goal is to equip the France and Germany, Dassault Indra achieved revenue of the aircraft nose cone, aircraft of the future with and Airbus, respectively. €3.204 billion, with more camouflaged in the fuselage, a compact solution, smaller The company also than 49,000 employees, a or in an under-wing pod, on in size, with a lower weight participates in the proposals local presence in 46 countries multiple platforms (even in and cost, and more power to for 9 EDIDP consortiums and business operations UAVs). It will be a system provide a decisive advantage. (European Defence Industrial in over 140 countries.

58 HAL Establishes COVID-19 Care Centre in 16 Days, Hands it over to State Administration

ensing the urgency to control rapidly Sspreading Pandemic, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited,has converted its Ghatage Convention Centre located on Old Airport Road,Bangalore into a Covid-19 Care Center (CCC) and handed it over to Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). The facility having 160 beds with other supporting infrastructure like toilets, bath rooms etc. was created in 16 days, says R. Madhavan, CMD, HAL. Initially, the facility would be utilized for treatment of asymptomatic COVID-19 positive patients, says Mr. Arrangements for doctors another 6.25 crores). HAL protective equipment, Alok Verma, Director HR. and paramedical staff and produced 300 aerosol boxes thousands of masks besides A MoU was signed running of the facility would have been handed over to supporting migrant labour between HAL, represented be taken care by BBMP. various state governments like by providing them food and by Venkateswara Rao, GM As part of its fight against Karnataka, Telangana, Kerala, shelter. HAL has identified (CSR) and BBMP, represented COVID-19 pandemic, HAL has Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, over 600 beds to be utilized by R Venkatachalapathy, Joint already contributed Rs 26.25 Rajasthan, Maharashtra and as a quarantine facility at its Commissioner, Mahadevapura crores to the PM-CARES Fund Gujarat. These boxes are used seven locations - Lucknow, Zone in the presence of senior (Rs. 20 crores under CSR head in hospitals. The company Kanpur, Korwa, Hyderabad, Government and HAL officials. with employees contributing has also distributed personal Nasik, Koraput and Bengaluru. Cobham Announces Further Initial Titan Stocking Orders

obham Aerospace management units designed jet and turboprop markets, Connectivity has for light-to-medium rotary such as Clearance Recorder, continued enhancements Cannounced that and fixed-wing aircraft. With High-Fidelity Music, and and fleet interoperability.” a major customer, Adams capabilities such as Spatially- Stereo Headset Support. Mickeal Daw, Cobham’s Aviation Supply (New Separated Audio, Relay & Robin Walsh, Sales and Product Line Manager, Audio, Addington, UK), has placed Simulcast, and Bluetooth Business development commented: “The European an initial stocking order Interface, Titan will enable Manager for Adams noted, market is of prime importance for the Titan Digital Audio agencies like Police, Fire, “We are extremely proud to Cobham, and we’re proud Management System. Adams and Helicopter Emergency to partner with CAC in yet to partner with Adams for the will engage their marketing Medical Services (HEMS) another industry-defining rollout of this high-functional and distribution network in to perform tactical missions product range which will, density audio product line. Europe to represent the new using smaller aircraft, while as has been proven many Adams is uniquely positioned airborne audio line to OEM’s enjoying the robust audio times in the past, significantly to represent Titan across and aircraft integrators, and at capabilities typically found improve performance in MCS the breadth and depth of various industry trade events. in larger aircraft. Titan also air-to-ground communication, fixed wing and rotorcraft Titan is a suite of audio delivers features specifically whilst providing operators OEMs and operators controllers and audio designed for the light business a future-proof path to throughout the continent.”

59 Stress Free flight : Indigo offers Book 2 seats for 1 passenger offer

both passengers as well as & Revenue Officer, IndiGo demand for air travel”. the travel agents. The 6E said, “Even though air travel The seat selection charges double seat option will not is the safest mode of travel under the 6E double seat be available through travel at this point, we understand scheme will be applicable portals, IndiGo call centre, the customers’ emotional for both seats and it will airport counters or after need for safety. We had been be a mandatory selection making the original single receiving such requests and requirement at the time of seat booking. The 6E double are happy to introduce the booking. Regular change & Seat Scheme will not attract option to book two seats for cancellation charges based n-line with its vision to any airports charges like a single passenger to ensure on the type of fare purchased ensure safe and hassle- PSF, UDF and will only be additional safety. 6E double will be applicable on extra Ifree travel, IndiGo, has an airline component and seat will provide a stress- seat(s). The extra seat booking launched 6E double seat GST, hence will be priced at free flying experience to our will not be entitled for bookings, which will allow a lower rate than the total customers. We are constantly additional baggage allowance customers to book two fare paid for original booking. working towards measures for customers. The extra seats for a single passenger. The charges for extra seat and services to strengthen air seat can also be used by Customers will be able will be effectively up to 25% travel as the safest choice for passengers travelling with a to opt for 6E double seat of the original booking cost. travellers. We are confident large musical instrument or a only at the time of booking This offer is effective travel that this option will enhance child’s car seat or for special creation on IndiGo’s website, starting July 24, 2020. the passenger comfort and seating needs due to personal which will be available for Sanjay Kumar, Chief Strategy trust, augmenting the overall comfort, size or disability. Meprolight Introduces its MEPRO FT Bullseye illuminated Pistol Sight add versatility, simplicity and cost-effectiveness to the various forces with their existing arsenal. Based on a compact optical illumination patent, the sight’s fiber-optic tritium combination on various illumination sources creates a low profile, single - tritium, fiber and reliable rear sight. That enables instant LED illumination sources. and accurate shooting in all The Bullseye’s enhanced lighting conditions with no capabilities meet law- batteries needed. It is easily enforcement forces’ needs”. eprolight – a for the civilian market. Its installed on an existing pistol Corporate VP Marketing member of the qualities, being the smallest dovetail and is activated & Sales, SK Group Ronen MSK Group and optic sight and– fast target from the moment the sight Hamudot noted that “Our a leading manufacturer of acquisition is unprecedented is installed on the pistol. advanced technologies electro-optical systems, among other pistol-sights. According to Ilan serve all markets – civil, thermal, night vision That makes it particularly Abramovich, V.P. Sales & law enforcement, HLS and equipment, and self- advantageous for law- Marketing – Defense, “The defense. We are proud illuminated sights for military, enforcement professionals, Mepro FT Bullseye sight is of our flexibility to apply law enforcement and civilian for whom intuitive, accurate an innovative addition to our solutions to developing applications –introduces the shooting in all/any lighting ever-growing aiming solutions needs and keep loyal to Mepro FT Bullseye optical conditions is an operationally for pistols. Meprolight offers our vision – always staying pistol sight to law-enforcement vital advantage. The over 180 types of aiming ahead, providing customers and HLS forces. FT Bullseye sight’s compatibility to a pistol sights for daytime and with the perfect answer to was originally developed variety of pistol models night-time operations based their new challenges”.

60 Airbus signs contract with UK MOD for Skynet 6A satellite in the years ahead, growing unrivalled secure satcoms and high value manufacturing innovation to UK forces. Through jobs and supporting a the many years of delivering diverse supply chain in this an exceptionally reliable Skynet increasingly important sector. service the Airbus teams have “This contract for 6A managed to significantly extend demonstrates the strong working the lifespan of the Skynet partnership we have with UK satellites many years beyond their MOD, built on the success we design life, offering significant have jointly achieved on the additional value for money Skynet 5 system since 2003. and capability to the UK. Airbus is fully committed to The Skynet 6A satellite will delivering world-class military be based on Airbus’ Eurostar communications services to our Neo telecommunications Armed Forces across the globe, satellite platform. It will utilise and look forward to delivering more of the radio frequency this step change in capability spectrum available for satellite to the MOD,” he continued. communications and the latest Defence Secretary Ben Wallace digital processing to provide said: “A new, more advanced both more capacity and greater satellite capability will provide versatility than Skynet 5 satellites. continued communications The satellite will feature electric support to the UK deployed forces orbit raising propulsion as well as for many years. British defence electric station keeping systems must continue to innovate and for maximum cost effectiveness. transform, particularly in cyber Complete satellite integration will and space. Investment in first- take place at Airbus facilities in class equipment like this new the UK followed by testing using Skynet satellite will keep us RAL Space testing facilities at safe from the threats we face Harwell in Oxfordshire supporting both now and in the future.” the UK Space Agency initiative The Skynet 5 programme, for sovereign UK end-to-end managed by Airbus, has provided satellite production and support. irbus Defence and Space has signed a contract the UK MOD with a suite of Science Minister Amanda with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to highly robust, reliable and secure Solloway said: “Space technology Aextend and enhance the Skynet fleet. This military communications services, plays an important role in will involve the development, manufacture, cyber supporting global operations supporting our military and protection, assembly, integration, test and launch, of a since 2003. Airbus has been keeping us safe, while also military communications satellite, Skynet 6A, planned involved in all Skynet phases since boosting the UK’s economy for launch in 2025. The contract also covers technology 1974 and this phase builds on a and enabling world-leading development programmes, new secure telemetry, tracking strong UK commitment to space science and research. “With and command systems, launch, in-orbit testing and manufacturing in the UK. The this major investment in Skynet ground segment updates to the current Skynet 5 system. recent programme commenced 6A, the development of the The value of the contract is more than £500 million. by using the legacy Skynet 4 National Satellite Test Facility Richard Franklin, Airbus Defence and Space UK Managing satellites and then augmenting and the launch of a dedicated Director said: “Airbus is extremely proud to be awarded this them with a fully refurbished innovation programme, we are critical UK defence contract continuing our long tradition ground network before launching setting a bold new ambition as the UK national milsatcom end-to-end services provider. the Skynet 5A, 5B, 5C and 5D for the UK in space.” Satellite manufacturing, linked to support services, is a critical satellites between 2007 and 2012. The satellite is due for launch in component of the Government-industry UK space strategy The Skynet 5 programme has 2025, and will have a minimum and this contract underpins the UK MOD’s and industry’s reduced or removed many of design lifetime of 15 years. Its lead position in this sector. Building this military satellite the technical and service risks orbital position will be announced will, like Skynet 5, lead to significant export opportunities for the MOD, whilst ensuring closer to the launch date.

61 Helvetic Airways Upgrades awarded the subcontract to CAE GmbH to support the development of two new Eurofighter full-mission simulators and Embraer E2 Order an upgrade of two existing simulators at the main operating base in Laage. Specifically, CAE will have responsibility for elvetic Airways has signed a commitment with providing the CAE Medallion-6000 visual system and synthetic Embraer to convert four of their remaining firm orders environment solution for the Eurofighter simulators. Hto the larger E195-E2 aircraft. The original order, “We are pleased to collaborate with Airbus to continue for 12 E190-E2s with purchase rights for a further 12, and our longstanding support of the German Air Force conversion rights to E195-E2, was announced in September Eurofighter training program,” said Niels Kröning, General 2018. Embraer has so far delivered five E190-E2s to Helvetic Manager, CAE GmbH. “The new Eurofighter simulators Airways, and all deliveries of the remaining seven aircraft, in Laage will expand the distributed mission training including the four E195-E2s, will be completed before the capabilities for the German Air Force and enable more end of 2021, with the majority in the first half of 2021. advanced training to be conducted in the simulators.” The remaining firm order for the seven aircraft to The Eurofighter Pilot Synthetic Training System be delivered has a value of USD 480 million, based on consortium is the result of a collaboration between current list prices. With all the purchase rights being the German and Spanish Ministries of Defence. Airbus exercised, the deal has a list price of USD 1.25 billion. Defence and Space acts as the prime contractor with In a move to diversify fleet capacity, Helvetic Airways will CAE and Indra included as industry partners. configure the E195-E2 with 134 seats in a single class layout, CAE GmbH also provides on-site maintenance and in-service while their E190-E2s have 110 seats. This gives Helvetic support services at Laage, Neuburg, Wittmund, and Noervenich, Airways the ability to alter their offering for airlines and which are the four Eurofighter main operating bases in Germany. other customers and to meet the actual passenger demand for each mission; very useful in the current environment Kazan Helicopters has certified where demand is seeing significant fluctuations. This ability, to dynamically ‘rightsize’ to meet their customers’ demand, the Ansat simulator is operationally possible due to the common E2 cockpit allowing flight crews to operate across all E2 variants. azan Helicopters of the Russian Helicopters holding The new E195-E2 provides greater capacity, whilst being company (part of Rostec State Corporation) has more sustainable and quiet; the E195-E2 burns 10% less fuel Kreceived positive qualification of Ansat helicopter per flight, emits 30% less CO2 per passenger, and is 48% training simulator’s compatibility to international standards. The quieter than the E190 aircraft it replaces in Helvetic’s fleet. evaluation was carried out by the Central Aerohydrodynamic Helvetic Airways CEO Tobias Pogorevc, said “The Embraer Institute named after N.E. Zhukovsky (TsAGI). E195-E2 strikes a good balance between seating capacity, range, The comprehensive Ansat simulator was tested for its fuel consumption and environmentally friendly operation. With compliance with the requirements of the International Civil between 120 and 150 seats, it has virtually no competition in Aviation Organization (ICAO). Evaluated characteristics the regional aircraft segment. Operating a single fleet – in terms included the layout and design of the cockpit, simulation of cockpit – with varying seating capacities will enable us to of flight and engine dynamics, controlling on ground, expand our organisation’s operational flexibility and autonomy.” helicopter systems, acoustic, visual and vibration effects and navigation. The assessment result was positive. “We consider the certification of the Ansat helicopter CAE GmbH awarded subcontract simulator according to ICAO standards as one of the important for German Eurofighter achievements of our company. Our Aviation Training Center is now waiting for the first intake of students to pass the simulator training in August 2020. The training will be organized to foreign customers: pilot training is included in the price of the helicopter in all export orders”, pointed out Managing Director of Kazan Helicopters, Yuri Pustovgarov. The simulator model was developed based on helicopter flight test data provided by the design bureau of the Kazan Helicopters. The cockpit and interior of the simulator are completely authentic. Instrumentation is replaced with simulator devices, but their appearance AE GmbH has been awarded a subcontract and functionality fully correspond to the originals. from Airbus Defence and Space to support the The Ansat simulator is equipped with a visualization Cdevelopment of new and upgraded training system that provides full visibility from the pilot’s seat. It capabilities for Germany’s Eurofighter program. can be used to reproduce two distinct areas: the city of Airbus, acting as the prime contractor for the Eurofighter Kazan along with the Kazan Helicopters flight test center, Pilot Synthetic Training System (PSTS) consortium in Germany, as well as the city of Sochi. A vibrating platform and audio

62 63 system help to simulate the vibrational and acoustic effects for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. of flight. Using the simulator,trained pilots will be able With 195,000 employees and four industry-leading businesses to maneuver the helicopter model in various conditions, ― Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon including in dangerous and emergency situations. Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense ― the The comprehensive Ansat simulator was designed and company delivers solutions that push the boundaries in avionics, produced as part of the investment project “Development cybersecurity, directed energy, electric propulsion, hypersonics, Concept for for the Aviation Training Center of the Kazan and quantum physics. The company, formed in 2020 through the Helicopter Plant of Russian Helicopters Holding Company”. combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies The KHP Aviation Training Center also has a comprehensive Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, simulator for Mi-8MTV helicopter. The cabin of the simulator has been adapted to simulate training of pilots at night Embraer completes first with night vision goggles. Besides, the simulator has a vibroacoustic unit whichimitates vibration and sounds of a Praetor 500 conversion helicopter depending on the flight mode and conditions. mbraer Services & Support has completed the conversion of a Legacy 450 to a Praetor 500 for the first time RAF to enhance capabilities through Efor an undisclosed customer. The conversion was performed at the Embraer Executive Jets Service Center at Collins Aerospace FasTAK™ Gateway Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. The full process to convert a Legacy 450 (2,900 nautical he Royal Air Force (RAF) has selected the Collins miles range) into a Praetor 500 (3,340 nautical miles range) Aerospace Systems FasTAK™ Gateway to advance can be performed at the Bradley Service Center, as well Tits tactical data link capabilities on the ground as as at Embraer-owned Service Centers in Fort Lauderdale, part of the RAF’s Air Support Operations Squadron Digital Florida, Sorocaba, Brazil, and Le Bourget in Paris, France. Command and Control experimentation program. The “Embraer-owned Service Centers are well prepared with FasTAK Gateway makes it possible to share a tactical view parts kits and skilled labor and are ready to bring the most to all connected air, ground, and maritime units. Collins disruptive and technologically advanced midsize business Aerospace is a unit of Raytheon Technologies Corporation. jet ever made, the Praetor 500, to our existing Legacy 450 “The FasTAK Gateway provides an affordable, complete Link customers, with the company’s primary vision of delivering 16 data link picture to tactical ground users and its modular the ultimate customer experience,” said Johann Bordais, design and software-driven integration approach enables President & CEO, Embraer Service & Support. “This conversion Collins to reconfigure the system to add new data links in the makes a great airplane even more industry leading.” future,” said Heather Robertson, vice president and general In order to generate the impressive range improvements manager, Integrated Solutions for Collins Aerospace. synonymous with the Praetor 500, the level-sensing wiring in The FasTAK Gateway features the Collins Aerospace TacNet™ the fuel tanks were replaced, the over-wing gravity fueling ports Tactical Radio Link 16 terminal along with data link processor were moved, the fuel-measurement system was relocated, and software, running on mainstream laptop hardware that manages the wing ribs were reinforced to hold additional weight. These the data links, radio frequencies and data forwarding for the adjustments entailed updates to the flight control systems, equipment in a lightweight, transportable container. The including a new avionics load for the acclaimed Collins Aerospace ruggedized system transitions from transport to operational Pro Line Fusion flight deck. Most noticeably, the iconic swept in 20 minutes. It delivers certified Link 16, Variable Message winglets of the Praetor were installed, and the placards and Format (VMF), Situational Awareness Data-Link (SADL) logos were replaced to officially convert the Legacy 450 into a and Cursor on Target (CoT) communications with growth to Praetor 500. The conversion was made possible by the expertise integrate with a future all-domain operational environment. of structures and avionics specialists, A&P mechanics, logistics For more than 20 years, Collins Aerospace has provided teams, and engineers from Embraer operations around the globe. data link and integrated system solutions for the U.S., NATO and coalition forces that have improved communication MOD delegates capital procurement and speed for successful tactical operations. powers to Armed Forces Collins Aerospace Systems is a leader in technologically onsidering the security environment due to prevailing advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace situation along the Northern Borders and the need to and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, Cstrengthen the Armed Forces for the Defence of our comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ borders, a Special Meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a was convened on 15th July 2020 under the Chairmanship of rapidly evolving global market. With 2019 net sales of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. and delegated the powers approximately $26 billion, the business has 78,000 employees for progressing urgent Capital Acquisition Cases upto Rs across more than 300 locations globally. It is one of the 300 crores to the Armed Forces to meet their emergent four businesses that form Raytheon Technologies. operational requirements. This will shrink the procurement Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and timelines and ensure placement of orders within six months defense company that provides advanced systems and services and commencement of deliveries within one year.

64 IAF SASO’s conference discusses operational capabilities PVSM AVSM VM ADC. The capabilities as well as improving conference was conducted serviceability of mission critical through video conferencing, systems. He highlighted in a first of its kind effort in the need for sustenance of the backdrop of the prevailing existing fleets and optimum security environment and operational exploitation of new COVID-19 pandemic. inductions in order to make IAF The CAS appreciated the a formidable combat force. operational readiness of IAF The SASOs’ Conference Commands and subordinate which is held bi-annually, formations. He commended the will be conducted on 02 & Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria and effort put in towards integrated 03 Jul 20, wherein pointed Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal HS Arora interacting with training of air warriors of all discussions would take the Senior Air Staff Officers of various commands through video streams to meet the present place towards operational conferencing during the inaugural day of Senior Air Staff Officers’ and future operational capability enhancements, (SASOs’) Conference held at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhavan). requirements. The CAS focused training to tackle ndian Air Force Senior was inaugurated by Chief while addressing the SASOs contemporary challenges Air Staff Officers’ of the Air Staff, Air Chief emphasised the need for further with available assets and I(SASOs’) Conference Marshal RKS Bhadauria enhancing our operational automation efforts in the IAF. Vision Systems Group Assembles its Forces

continue to offer its range trade offices in Singapore, of high-end shades, cabin Dubai and Montreal, the comfort management Vision Systems group is a systems, as well as its tier-one system supplier that innovative composite designs, produces and markets solutions for the aeronautic complete bespoke solutions for and marine industries. the aeronautic, land transport The new entity will rely on and marine industries. its innovation skills to pursue Vision Systems’ genuine the development of complete expertise in shading systems and tailor-made systems, including dimmable solutions allowing the company to places it today as the ollowing a The former Smart Lite meet the specific needs of its world leader in this area. reorganization project division, dedicated to the customers, at an international Furthermore, the company is Finitiated at the end design, production and level, including through a major player in the Cabin of 2019, the Vision Systems marketing of dimmable licensing and patent filing. Management Systems and group announces the merger- shading systems and smart “The reengineering of composite solutions markets. absorption of its Smart Lite glass, particularly for the management processes as well The Safety Tech business division by its Vision Systems yacht, rail and special vehicle as the new implementation of unit, a pioneer in Advanced Aeronautics division to markets, will share its the teams linked to this merger Driver-Assistance Systems, form only one legal entity, expertise with Vision Systems will lead to a definite gain in also benefits from a Vision Systems. Its third Aeronautics whose offer operational efficiency. This will leading European position business unit, Safety Tech, includes these solutions. The help support Vision Systems in in rear-view mirrors and specializing in Advanced newly merged company Vision its innovation and prospecting driver protection doors. Driver-Assistance Systems for Systems will thus benefit approach in order to gain The Vision Systems group coaches, buses, motorhomes from a synergy of resources new market shares. » stated combines complementary and urban trucks, and in driver and skills that will enable it Jérôme Monvaillier, Managing skills in electronics, mechanics protection doors for buses, to consolidate its position as Director of Vision Systems. and composite to provide ever remains under the aegis of the a world leader in this field Headquartered near Lyon, more innovative solutions for holding company now called in all of its key markets. France, with a production and cost reduction, heightened Vision Systems Corporate. Vision Systems will also sales unit in Florida, USA, and safety and improved comfort.

65 EDGE to Acquire Lockheed Martin shares in Middle East’s leading MRO Provider AMMROC

In his comments, Robert (Bob) S. Harward, Lockheed Martin’s Chief Executive for the Middle East, said: “At Lockheed Martin, we are committed to building partnerships that strengthen the region’s security through defense, advanced technology and knowledge transfer programs. We are proud of our long-standing relationship with the UAE, that spans over four decades, and will continue to support and engage with EDGE across multiple platforms.” AMMROC is the region’s DGE, the Abu Dhabi transaction, AMMROC Sikorsky have played a pivotal only authorised Lockheed based advanced will become wholly owned role in developing the UAE’s Martin C-130 Service Centre. Etechnology group by EDGE. AMMROC will MRO capabilities. As EDGE It also provides MRO services for defence and beyond, continue to pursue the aircraft assumes full ownership of for F-16 and is the depot announced that it has aftermarket business, enabling AMMROC and continues to MRO hub for comprehensive entered into a conditional the UAE and other regional air pursue the military and civil BLACK HAWK® components. agreement to acquire the forces to maintain operational MRO market with specialist The facility is equipped with remaining 40 per cent stake readiness, airworthiness, skills, we recognise that a dynamic whirl stand to currently held by Lockheed and technical ownership of such achievements are the support rotary blades and Martin Corporation and various rotary- and fixed- outcome of our international transmission testing, making it Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin wing aircraft and platforms. partnerships. Going a first in the region. It also has Company, in Advanced Speaking on the acquisition, forward, we will continue to the region’s largest military Military Maintenance His Excellency Faisal Al explore emerging business MRO hangar capacities that Repair and Overhaul Bannai, CEO & Managing opportunities with Lockheed comprises over 30 back-shops Center (“AMMROC”). Director of EDGE Group, Martin and Sikorsky to further and a dedicated state-of- AMMROC is the leading said: “Lockheed Martin and strengthen our relationship.” the-art paint facility. provider of military Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services in the Middle East region. Both Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky have been shareholders in AMMROC since its inception in 2010, helping to develop military operation skills and capabilities within the country. AMMROC will continue to have a number of commercial agreements with Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky moving forward, maturing the parties’ relationship in new ways. Upon completion of this

66 IWI Expands its Offerings with Riot-Control Solution srael Weapon Industries, an SK Group Member and a leader in the Iproduction of combat-proven small arms for military forces, police units, law enforcement agencies, and governmental entities around the world – announces the expanding of its portfolio with a comprehensive riot-control solution. The newly offered solution uses versatile methods to maintain the public order and safety with minimum force application. These qualities make it – as intended – perfectly suitable for the operational use of Law Enforcement Agencies, Military Personnel, Police Units, Prison Services, and riot-control Special Forces. IWI's riot-control solution, tailored to client's needs, includes conceptual and operative methodology, defensive products such as tactical anti-stab uniforms, anti-stab and bulletproof vests, tactical helmets, shield, multipurpose grenades and more, offensive tools such as multi-shot 12 gauge shotguns, 37-38mm launcher, the confidence to the citizens". Bolt Action Sniper Rifle, the NEGEV Light 40mm launcher, ammunition, drones, Hamudot explains that IWI’s vast Machine Gun 5.56 & 7.62mm, the and tactical courses for all levels. experience with proven track record as legendary UZI SMG in its latest evolution “Civil disorder, characterized by a solutions provider, for military forces – UZI PRO, the JERICHO pistols, and extremists violently demonstrating, or and law enforcement agencies enabled the new MASADA striker-fired pistols. even a legal and peaceful demonstration the company to create a holistic solution The company’s firearms are developed which escalated into an uncontrollable that gives the authorities the right means in close collaboration with the Israel riot, can result in property damage to control a riot while minimizing the Defense Forces (IDF): IWI and the IDF and human casualties. There is a great use of force and avoiding unnecessary join forces in developing these weapons, importance to handle the situation casualties. “As the pandemic continues whose final configurations are the with minimum use of force and lethal to spread around the world, and with its product of ongoing interaction, field equipment to keep the public safe and effect on different aspects of our lives, tests, and modifications, resulting from retrieve order”, says Ronen Hamudot, there is a greater need for such a solution combat requirements and experience. All VP Marketing and Sales at SK Group. to keep the civilians safe", he says. IWI weapon systems comply with "Only a well-structured methodology IWI - Israel Weapon Industries, located the most stringent military standards of proper use of law enforcement in the center of Israel, is a world leader (MIL-STD) and ISO 9001 standards. techniques, procedures, and tools in small arms for over 85 years. IWI is a will ensure the order and reestablish member of SK Group, which comprises companies that develop and manufacture a wide array of defense products for governmental entities, military units, police, and law enforcement agencies worldwide. IWI’s best-known products include the TAVOR and the new TAVOR 7 in 7.62X51mm caliber, X95 (Micro TAVOR) and GALIL ACE Assault Rifles, the new ARAD and CARMEL 5.56X45mm caliber Assault Rifles, the GALIL SNIPER S.A. Rifle, the DAN.338

67 Nec and Sita Announces Partnership for Digital Identity at Airports

and SITA Flex solutions are seamless, automated journey able to integrate mobile and through the airport. We NEC’s biometric technologies know that passengers value with existing common-use the benefit of a truly self- infrastructure and airline service experience. Leveraging applications while delivering SITA’s common-use footprint a smoother airport journey. in more than 460 airports Masakazu Yamashina, globally and NEC’s award- Executive Vice President, winning identity management NEC, said: “NEC is pleased technology, we are well placed to collaborate with SITA to help our customers deliver to provide ‘NEC I:Delight,’ a truly unique and efficient which utilizes NEC’s cutting- experience in the airport, EC Corporation and will automatically recognize edge digital identity solutions particularly during these SITA announced a you as a passenger, making that capitalize on biometrics challenging times where there Nglobal partnership steps such as bag drop technologies to deliver a unified is increased focus on the health to develop market-leading and boarding effortless. customer experience across and safety of passengers.” solutions that enable a secure The two companies will a wide range of services.” SITA is the IT provider for walk-through travel experience collaborate to develop this Raffie Beroukhim, Chief the air transport industry, at airports, leveraging NEC’s ground-breaking solution Experience Officer, NEC delivering solutions for I:Delight identity management by utilizing both companies’ Corporation of America, and airlines, airports, aircraft and platform together with SITA global presence in the market head of NEC Global Aviation governments. Our technology Smart Path and SITA Flex. and the combination of Center of Excellence said: “We powers more seamless, safe The partnership comes technology for Common look forward to this partnership and sustainable air travel. as airports and airlines Use Platforms and Artificial with SITA and the opportunity Today, SITA’s solutions drive increasingly look to low-touch Intelligence (AI) solutions. to develop and implement operational efficiencies at and automated passenger With cutting-edge the most advanced platforms more than 1,000 airports processing in order to identification technologies at airports throughout the while delivering the promise comply with new hygiene and AI solutions including world, thereby contributing to of the connected aircraft to requirements following the the most accurate face the digitization of the airline more than 400 customers global COVID-19 pandemic, recognition algorithm (*), industry and making travel on 18,000 aircraft globally. in line with recommendations NEC’s I:Delight platform (**) safer and more enjoyable.” NEC Corporation has from Airports Council allows passengers who have Barbara Dalibard, CEO established itself as a leader International and IATA. opted to use the service to of SITA, said: “In NEC we in the integration of IT Through the partnership SITA be identified quickly and with have another strong partner and network technologies and NEC will further unlock a high-degree of accuracy, where together we are able while promoting the brand the potential of seamless even when passengers are on to deliver to our airline and statement of “Orchestrating next-generation passenger the move. SITA Smart Path airport customers a more a brighter world.” processing solutions, making mobile enabled and touchless airport processes a reality. This will allow passengers to use their digital identity on their mobile phone whenever they travel at each step in the journey. Passengers will use their biometric identity to check-in, make payments, drop their bag, as well as pass through security, immigration and boarding by simply scanning their face at each step. Key touchpoints

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