www.indiastrategic.in AERO INDIA 2011 February 09–13, Bangalore SHOW DAILY #1

Vision of the Indian Air Force ew Delhi. Chief of the Air Staff, Air MINISTER OF DEFENCE NChief Marshal P V Naik, says that In- INDIA dia needs futuristic air power to help meet MESSAGE the challenges of security to India. Speaking recently at the third edition of the National Seminar on Aerospace Technologies (NSAT.3), held annually by become the focal point for the global India Strategic, the Air Chief highlighted defence industry. The expanding civil that credible deterrence is essential, and aviation sector in India has opened a number of avenues for global as well as domestic aerospace industry. Government of India wants to promote indigenous defence-industrial base. We have recently released Defence Procurement Procedures 2011 and Defence Production Policy in this regard. In close consultation with various stakeholders, Government of India will leave no stone unturned in achieving the long envisaged goal of self-reliance. Once again, the Ministry of Defence has entrusted Confederation of Indian I extend a warm welcome to all the industry with the Herculean task of participants of the eighth edition of Aero organising this event. The Aero India India 2011 happening from February 2011 will give the required boost up 9-13, 2011 at Yelanhanka, Bangalore, to our endeavours. The exhibition India. It is heartening to see the Aero will provide an ideal platform to India expanding its horizon. Year after manufacturers, service providers and year, more and more people are getting users for close interaction. that the Indian Armed Forces needed to interested in Aero India which indicates I look forward to your participation in develop all round capabilities. its global recognition. It is now ranked Aero India 2011 and wish the event Air Power, he pointed out, was the instru- amongst top international exhibitions in all success. ment of choice as it has the Reach, Speed, this category. Flexibility of Choice, and Precision. New Delhi (A K Antony) Owing to the ongoing modernisation Air Chief Marshal Naik gave his vision October, 2010 plans of its armed forces, India has in his address as:

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IndiaIndiaSTRATEGIC 1 The CH-47F Chinook is the most versatile, mission-capable heavy-lift helicopter in the world. More powerful than ever with advanced flight controls and avionics, the CH-47F is in a class by itself, whether it’s transporting troops and equipment, on deep combat assault, performing search and rescue, or delivering disaster relief. Extraordinary performance—it’s what you expect from Chinook. Aero India 2011

Air Chief Marshal S P Tyagi, Air Marshal more exciting possibilities. Looking into requirements of airlift. Ashok Goel, Mr Gulshan Luthra, Distin- the future, I think we will see a revolution The four main ingredients of military guished Guests, I congratulate India Stra- in Engine design, Artifi cial Intelligence and air power are its hardware, its people, its tegic once again to organize the N-SAT.3 Weapons which will be capable of directed organisation and interfaces. Hardware with a focus once again on futuristic air and controlled destruction and also the is indispensable to an air force – acquir- power capabilities. development of Non-Lethal air launched ing it is a daunting task. In a changing India has emerged as a global power’, weapons. I also visualise that technologies environment, they throw up challenges to said President Obama a couple of weeks for surveillance and intelligence gathering, capabilities and demand evolution. back. Undoubtedly our presence is being felt will leapfrog a generation ahead. Aircraft We hope to bridge the gap through across the world. With India’s emergence instrumentation, metallurgy, communica- indigenous R&D in core areas. We have there is also a great responsibility on us tion, reccce and computer power are some recommended a selective approach to our to protect our interests. We have marched of the other areas that will see revolution- DRDO and cautioned against re-inventing ahead on all fronts, but various security ary advances. the wheel. Transfer of technologies where issues, both external and internal tend to The possibilities are immense and I am possible is another option. We must lev- threaten our progress and the emergence sure many emerging technologies are erage our business deals towards that as a global power. already on the anvil. end. The Government of India requires The situation has come to a stage where In times to come, aerospace power will a minimum of 30 per cent offsets in all we have witnessed increased participation seek to enhance its fundamentals in order major deals but the challenge is how to of the armed forces over a varied spec- to extend its reach, accuracy, lethality, absorb them. trum of activities. All these concerns have all-weather capabilities, survivability, com- While our response to technological accentuated the need to develop all round mand and control. More complex situa- challenges will determine the shape of capabilities of our armed forces. Our tions will witness increased employmentof things to come, maintenance challenges forces should be capable of contributing Remotely Piloted Aircraft. ‘Peace-time’ ap- determine how long they last and how effectively in any situation, external or in- plications of the Armed Forces are growing effective they would be. Maintainability, ternal. In a contemporary world the surest and so are the demands on the Indian Air which includes logistics issues are crucial bet to sustain peace is to project a credible Force requiring an enhancement in our to aerospace power. IAF is proactive on deterrence; politically, economically and airlift & surveillance capabilities. this and has energised interaction with above all, militarily. We have a number of acquisitions and vendors and entered into long-term spares Today, the IAF has to be ready for every upgrades lined up for transforming the IAF and repair contracts. We must continue to conceivable confl ict situation. Aerospace from a tactical force to a strategic one and keep abreast of changes in maintenance power is becoming the obvious instrument to credibly project aerospace power as the philosophies the world over and assimilate of choice since it provides Reach, Speed most potent deterrent in future and apply what is relevant and good for of Response, Precision and a great deal of As you all know, HAL along with the us. Flexibility options to our national leader- Russians are going ahead with the plans In the end, aerospace power is futuristic ship. With all these inherent capabilities, to manufacture the FGFA for the Indian and increasingly utilitarian. India requires aerospace power is destined to be THE Air Force, as per our specifi cations. The it in all its capabilities. The IAF has dem- power of the future and it will increase FGFA will be the frontline fi ghter from onstrated its professionalism and the world in its strategic value and universal ap- 2016-2017. With superior stealth tech- has taken notice. It is our duty to grow plicability. nology and super maneuverability; it will in step with the Nation to provide it the I have been projecting the vision of the be a class apart and match any other necessary capabilities and security that it IAF at a number of forums; that of becom- aircraft in its class. The FGFA will be the would need. We must be able to provide ing a responsive, Net-centric force. As I see fi rst truly joint aviation project. We will multiple options to the National Leader- it, the day is not far when it would be possi- be contributing signifi cantly to the total ship and be able to execute them once ble for the IAF to relay information, across design by providing composite material selected. The way forward lies not only thousands of kilometers, where it would be components, avionics, electronic warfare in seeking technological solutions, but to re-directed in real time to the shooter. This systems and cockpit displays. build a road-map to develop or acquire would be possible by networking all our Another joint venture is the MTA for and that too in a timeframe so as to put assets on a secure data-link, thus enabling which we have again formed a joint enter- away the factors of obsolescence and the commanders to execute their mission prise with Russia and we will be involved in securing a lead. with minimum sensor-to-shooter time. the project right from the inception stage. I believe these are some of the issues Enabling such a scenario requires a large With its intended capabilities like 20 ton that will govern the future of aerospace number of individual technologies, as you load and ability to take off and land on technologies and its impact on the Indian can appreciate. Aerospace technologies shorter runways, the MTA will prove to Air Force in the foreseeable future. will continue to evolve, creating many be workhorse and cater to the increasing ■

IndiaSTRATEGIC 3 Aero India 2011 Boeing Military Aircraft’s State of the Business By Chris Chadwick, President, President, Boeing Military Aircraft

eattle. Boeing believes that the best India, irrespective of platform sales, is to way to prepare for the future is to be a long-term partner in developing the Senvision it through the eyes of our aerospace industry. As the world’s largest customers. They have evolving needs aerospace company doing business in requiring us to deliver the capabilities more than 140 countries, Boeing has necessary to address 21st century threats the breadth and depth of products and at a price they can afford. Our approach services that can benefi t India. That is to India has been guided by this principle the strategic advantage that we can offer –understanding our customers and here. delivering to their requirements will help F/A-18 SUPER HORNET lay the foundation for mutual success Boeing has received its third multiyear and growth. procurement contract from the U.S. Navy One of Boeing Defense, Space & for 124 additional F/A-18E/F Super Security’s (BDS) strategic objectives is Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft to grow the size of our international and there are strong indications that business from 15 percent of overall 6i.6i We are delivering new Airborne Early even more aircraft will be needed. revenue to 25 percent by 2013. Boeing Warning and Control to Australia, Turkey Military Aircraft, with the largest single and Korea and see growing international portfolio of international programs out of interest in the P-8 anti-submarine the three BDS businesses, is the engine warfare aircraft on the back of India’s for this expansion. The major areas of order for eight P-8Is. Lastly, our growing opportunity for us are in Asia and the unmanned systems product line – led by Middle East as economies rebound and the versatile ScanEagle – is generating governments recapitalize. strong overseas interest. Internationally, we are doing well. In In addition to C-17 and P-8Is for India, terms of Boeing Military Aircraft orders, we see strong potential here for our we are delivering additional F-15SGs to Chinook heavy-lift and Apache attack Singapore and F-15Ks to South Korea; helicopters. India recently completed the U.S. Congress completed its review of fl ight trials of both types and decisions the potential sale of new F-15SA fi ghters are expected this year. And then there is to Saudi Arabia, and Australia was our the Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft fi rst international Super Hornet customer, (MMRCA) competition, which Boeing The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet program with 15 already delivered. The Royal feels very optimistic about with its F/A- continues to perform as a model defense Australian Air Force is very happy with 18IN Super Hornet offering. The Indian acquisition program. In December the capabilities of its new fi ghter. Air Force (IAF) recently completed fi eld 2010, we delivered another four Super Boeing has seen additional international trials of the fi ghter and we demonstrated Hornets to the Royal Australian Air Force, orders for C-17 come in from the everything they wanted, including the bringing their total for 2010 to 15, United Arab Emirates and the United Super Hornet’s unmatched Active which was three more than contracted Kingdom and we hope to conclude the Electronically Scanned Array radar. for that year and allowed them to sale of 10 aircraft to India very soon. India is a key market for Boeing. Our declare Initial Operational Capability. Our rotorcraft products have sold very legacy dates back seven decades with International interest in the Super Hornet well, with strong international interest in close ties in commercial aviation shaping is unprecedented. the CH-47F Chinook, AH-64D Apache our partnership with India. Boeing has Longbow and our latest offering, the AH- always maintained that its approach to Contd. on pg 18

4 IndiaSTRATEGIC HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED Any Mission. Any Place. Any Time

Visit : www.hal-india.com, Email : [email protected] Aero India 2011 F-35 Lightning II -the World’s Only 5th Generation Multirole Fighter Unconventional. Unprecedented.

and technological capabilities to develop the F-35 Lightning II. This, along with global partnerships, has been an integral part of the JSF Program. Setting the stage for reliability and maintainability, the F-35’s built-in sustainment establishes new levels of operational readiness and helps meet the needs across the spectrum of military operations. With its host of next-generation technologies and unprecedented capabilities, the F-35 is the world’s most advanced multirole fi ghter. The last Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II assigned to developmental fl ight testing departs Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base on its fi rst fl ight . Known as BF-5, the short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) jet will ferry to NAS Patuxent River, Md., later this year, where it will join four F-35Bs and one F-35C carrier variant aircraft currently undergoing testing. ■ ort Worth, Texas. The F-35 FLightning II, also known as the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), integrates advanced very low observable stealth into a supersonic, highly agile 5th generation fighter. The capabilities built into the F-35 Lightning II provide the pilot with unprecedented situational awareness and unmatched lethality and survivability. While each variant (F-35A, F-35B, F-35C) is uniquely designed to operate from different bases, all three variants set new standards in network-enabled mission systems, sensor fusion, supportability and maintainability. The world’s most experienced aerospace industry leaders (Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems and the Fighter Engine Team—Pratt & Whitney and GE Rolls-Royce) combine sophisticated manufacturing, engineering

6 IndiaSTRATEGIC WHERE STRONG PARTNERSHIPS TAKE FLIGHT.

THIS IS HOW It takes strong partnerships on the ground to produce strong capabilities in the air. Lockheed Martin and India have proven to be successful collaborators. As a partner, Lockheed Martin brings advanced technology and answers to the toughest security questions. Helping build India’s future is all a question of how. And it is the how that Lockheed Martin delivers. lockheedmartin.com/how Aero India 2011 US promises “unprecedented” technology to India

angalore. US commerce Secretary delegation to India, was addressing the (Active Electronically Scanned Array) BGary Locke said US was offering press here on the even of the Aero India radar was “unprecedented” and as the “unprecedented” levels of technology 2011. cooperation grows, additional export to India due to the growing bilateral US Ambassador in New Delhi Timothy control benefi ts could be there resulting relations, but if India were to sign Roemer, Assistant Secretary in the in “better and stronger” cooperation in some “foundational agreements” like Department of State for Politico-Military the years to come. CISMOA and LSA, there would be scope Affairs Andrew J Shapiro, Pacifi c Air Mr Roemer said that Mr Locke for much higher levels. Forces Commander Gen Gary North had offered cooperation in civil and It would not mean that there would and Director of the Defence Security military aircraft, helicopters and nuclear be no restrictions, as licences would Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Vice technology in his talks with the Indian still be needed for export of certain Admiral William E Landay are in Mr leaders. critical technologies even to closest Locke’s delegation. The US is offering “supertech” to India. allies of USA like Britain and Germany. Ambassador Roemer said that following He exemplifi ed the Lockheed Martin’s “All export controls would not go away President Obama’s visit, Secretary Locke F 16 IN Super Viper and C 130J Super or disappear, and you would still had removed restrictions on nine space Hercules as well as Boeing’s F 18 E/F need a licence on some sophisticated and defence entities of India and that the Super Hornet. technologies,” but the agreements US Administration and Congress both The US has big participation at the would lead to benefits for both the were keen for strong ties with India. countries. air show. Mr Shapiro said that the US offer ■ Mr Locke, who is leading a high of the game changer combat AESA level commerce, defence and business

8 IndiaSTRATEGIC Aero India 2011 CASSIDIAN opens new Engineering Centre in Bengaluru

Local footprint increases cooperation with Indian defence and aerospace companies angalore. Cassidian, the defence Band security division of EADS, has opened a new Engineering Centre in Bengaluru, India. This is the fi rst defence oriented engineering centre operated by a foreign company in India and therefore a landmark achievement towards Cassidian’s strategic goal to establish a long-term partnership with India. During the Inauguration Ceremony, Dr. Stefan Zoller, CEO of Cassidian, stressed the special importance of the centre: “The Engineering Centre in Bengalore is a perfect example of our commitment to increase our industrial footprint in this rapidly growing country and to create a wide range of opportunities for industrial by the end of 2012. The major objective defence companies in India. This will cooperation.” The new centre is staffed of the Engineering Centre is to leverage be accomplished by capitalizing on the almost entirely with highly qualifi ed Indian the vast pool of skilled engineers available leading-edge technologies, systems and engineers who have undergone extensive in India to develop products fulfilling products of Cassidian. training in Europe. the specifi c requirements of the Indian By integrating the new centre within It is planned to increase the current customers and to provide consultancy Cassidian’s global Engineering number of 60 employees to more than 200 and other services to the aerospace and Organization, it will be enabled to participate in Indian as well as global programmes. The Engineering Centre will be at the forefront of Engineering and System Development, developing its core competencies in the areas of Radar Systems, Protection Systems, Avionic Systems, Engineering IT & 3D Visual Simulation, Aerostructure and Aerospace Modelling & Simulation. Bengaluru has long been known as the aerospace and defence hub of India. By establishing its Engineering Centre there, Cassidian is confi dent that the proximity to customers and users will facilitate a mutually benefi cial relationship on both sides and thus strengthen Cassidian’s future activities in India. ■

IndiaSTRATEGIC 9 Aero India 2011 Two-Way Relationships – the Key to Successful Partnerships in a Global Marketplace By Retired U.S. Navy Admiral Walter F Doran, President of Raytheon Asia

oran was appointed to the U.S. India advanced radar warning receiver, ALE-50 DBusiness Council (USIBC) board towed decoy, and the ATFLIR targeting of directors in 2009. Prior to joining pod for the F/A-18IN. Our APG-79 Raytheon in 2005, Doran commanded delivers the most advanced radar system the U.S. Pacifi c Fleet, the world’s largest currently available, including capabilities combined fleet command, with more that would allow the Indian military to than 180 ships, 1,400 aircraft and detect and identify targets at greater 150,000 sailors, Marines and civilians. ranges than ever before. In addition to a bachelor’s degree We also offer a reliable and affordable from Villanova, a master’s degree from that will Two-Way Relationships – the Key weapons product line that has baseline Oklahoma University, and a master’s to Successful Partnerships in a Global integration on multiple platforms, including degree in defense studies from Madras Marketplace By Retired U.S. Navy Admiral all the western aircraft being currently University in India, Doran also attended Walter F Doran, President of Raytheon offered for MMRCA. These weapons the Indian Defense Services Staff College Asia support both our business as well as include the Advance Medium Air-to-Air in Wellington, India. Indian industry. Missile, AIM-9X Sidewinder, High Speed As the global marketplace becomes Working with India and our other global Anti-Radiation Missile, Joint Standoff increasingly more competitive, Raytheon partners has always been a priority and Weapon and Paveway™. Our company’s Company’s strategy remains unchanged a privilege for us at Raytheon. In 2010, weapons have been recognized by the in India. For more than 25 years, our 23 percent of Raytheon’s sales were to Global Air Chiefs as exceeding safety focus has been on building those key international customers. Our international margins – so reliable that the weapons relationships with the Indian government, revenues have increased by 10 percent as will work every time the pilot pushes the military community, and industry partners well over the past year, and our company launch button. across the region. As a global company, sales to international customers are the We will be featuring all our MMRCA we understand that collaborating with highest (in terms of percentage of total offerings at Aero India in Bangalore this the right people and working together to company sales) among other large year – along with many other leading, mutually benefi t one another, is the key to aerospace and defence contractors. We innovative capabilities we believe will be any successful international partnership. believe the numbers speak for themselves, of a strong interest to the Indian military For India’s military and civilian and we hope they will only grow as we and government.. We will showcase community, Raytheon lives by the same continue to build on the trust we’ve our civil and defence border security mantra. Our company’s priority is to already established with our international and maritime surveillance solutions, maintain close ties we have with our counterparts. including systems such as our SeaVue customers – both existing and new – Raytheon also offers a unique advantage and APY-10 family of maritime radars , and to keep their needs top in mind to our customers. We are primarily Athena, Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment when doing business together. We are platform-independent, meaning most of surveillance system, and more. Raytheon’s confi dent that our long relationship with our products are designed to be easily maritime surveillance solutions protect the Indian government, as well as our integrated onto any platform. Our focus countries from ongoing threats such strong reputation being a premier defense is on providing customers with technology as piracy, growing narcotics trade and and civil technology solutions provider for solutions tailored for their specifi c needs environmental threats. more than 80 countries worldwide, will resulting in greater options and fl exibility The SeaVue radar is known for its ability continue to aid us in this growing market. to the Indian military. For the MMRCA to detect small maritime vessels in high We have already established strong (Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft) sea states. And now, the expanded new ties with local Indian businesses and fi ghter competition, we have a number of capabilities of the SeaVue XMC radar organizations such as TATA Power SED, Raytheon products for both the F-16 and provide a signifi cant increase in the ability Grintex, Larson & Tourbo, Data Patterns, F/A-18 jets. This includesan integrated to perform wide area surveillance and Astra Microwave, and Precision Electronics sensor suite comprised of the market- sort out and identify threats quickly and to name just a few; and our plan is to keep leading APG-79 active electronically effi ciently. developing strong, in-country partnerships scanned array (AESA) radar, ALR-67(V)3 ■

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Other programs we will be offering causing injury. that complete the qualifi cation process, to the Indian government and military, In parallel with the various competitions future opportunities to provide a variety as well as featuring at Aero India this currently underway Raytheon continues to of systems and components may not be year, include Raytheon’s airborne Multi- identify and evaluate Indian businesses limited to Indian specifi c programs. Over Spectral Targeting System, which recently for potential future partnerships. As the long term the intent is to provide Indian exceed more than one million flight part of the company’s rigorous supplier companies a gateway into Raytheon’s hours; Silent Guardian, a nonlethal, qualifi cation process, some initial pilot global supply chain base potentially long-range directed energy system that projects have been launched to enable resulting in business opportunities beyond employs millimeter-wave technology to Raytheon and Indian companies to begin India’s borders. control crowds and/or individuals without to work together. For those companies ■ Raytheon at Aero India 2011

angalore. At Aero India 2011, the Global Air Chiefs as exceeding safety BRaytheon will be showcasing a broad margins,” Schulte said. “Reliable means range of capabilities for the Indian military that Raytheon weapons will work every community. Raytheon offers innovative time the pilot pushes the launch button. We solutions and industry leadership to help know this because the premier air forces of provide and develop current and future the world have test- fi red these weapons capabilities for India’s defense safety and thousands of times under the most exacting security. conditions to ensure that they work exactly Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems as advertised.” business is a leader in providing worldclass For the F/A-18IN in the MMRCA and Airborne Systems. “Raytheon’s APG- technologically advanced ISR solutions to competition, Raytheon offers an integrated 79 AESA radar technology, combined with locate, identify and track targets – providing sensor suite that is comprised of the combat- our other key sensors, electronic warfare warfi ghters with time-critical, actionable proven APG-79 active electronically systems, advanced targeting pod and information. SAS is also known to provide scanned array (AESA) radar, ALR-67(V)3 sophisticated weapons, offer the Indian next generation tactical sensor solutions to advanced radar warning receiver (RWR), Air Force incomparable tools in support protect aircrew and aircraft, such as AESA ALE-50 towed decoy, and the ATFLIR of their requirements for today and the radar systems currently fi elded to provide targeting pod, which comprise baseline future.” air-power capabilities to international and equipment on frontline Block II Super Also featuring at the show will be domestic customers. Hornets for the U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F Raytheon’s maritime surveillance For the MMRCA competition in particular, and Royal Australia Air Force F/A-18F capabilities at the show, offering domestic Raytheon has a number of sensors and aircraft. For the F-16IN, Raytheon offers and international customers the most weapons products they believe would an advanced electronic warfare suite and advanced electro-optical/infrared and equip the Indian Air Force with critical towed decoy system. radar surveillance solutions. Maritime capabilities. With more than 175,000 fl ight hours, the surveillance capabilities for India include “Our weapons are rel iable, supportable APG-79 AESA radar can provide Indian the Multi-Spectral Targeting sensors for use and have growth and spiral development,” aircrews with advanced capabilities that on SH-60R and SH-60S helicopters and the said Harry Schulte, vice president of allow warfi ghters to detect and identify APY-10 and SeaVue radars. Raytheon Missile System’s Air Warfare targets at longer ranges than ever before, “At Aero India 2011, we intend to put Systems product line. “Raytheon’s air- thus delivering critical air superiority when some additional focus on our SeaVue launched weapons are regarded as it matters. This long-range capability, XMC radar family,” said Neil Peterson, the affordable global standard for along with a host of other cutting edge director of business development for interoperability and integration.” technologies, allows pilots more time to Raytheon’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Schulte, whose product l i n e manufactures process, share, and assess information Reconnaissance business. The SeaVue the Advance Medium Air-to-Air Missile, before critical decisions are made. XMC radar, known for its proven ability AIM-9X Sidewinder, High Speed Anti- “The power of Raytheon’s innovative to detect small maritime vessels in high Radiation Missile, Joint Standoff Weapon sensor technologies has revolutionized sea states, has been acknowledged for and Paveway™, went on to explain why combat capabilities and significantly detecting stealthy Self Propelled Semi- this provides the defenders of the world’s improved situational awareness for Submersible crafts that pose a signifi cant largest Democracy an advantage aircrews,” said Jim Hvizd, vice president threat to U.S. Homeland Security. “Raytheon’s weapons are recognized by international business development, Space ■

IndiaSTRATEGIC 11 Aero India 2011 Airbus Military optimistic about A330 MRTT’s prospects

By Sangeeta Saxena

ew Delhi. With Indigo ready to buy retracted. This seems just the right ime N180 A320s, Boeing opting out of for Airbus military and they are hoping A330MRTT bid and its Polish counterpart it will be a case of being second time bid for BSF, Airbus is definitely on lucky. an upwards stride as far as India is Airbus Military’s head of Market oncerned. And which better location Development Didier Vernet said,”the Aero India 2011 to share this with the A330 MRTT is a new generation aircraft world. much superior to the IL78. It can be Airbus Military is upbeat about its used as a tanker as well as converted ubmission of bid in response to India’s into a reighter and troop carrier if need RFP for a fl eet of mid-air refueling tanker be. 28 A330 MRTT aircraft have been ircraft worth an estimated $1 billion. It the Russian Rosoboronexport which has ordered by Australia, U.K., United Arab has pitched its A330 multi-role tanker offered IL78MKI tanker. Boeing which Emirates, anada, Germany and Saudi transport (MRTT).The other contender is had initially submitted the tender has now Arabia. The converted A330 aircraft are

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undergoing ertifi cation at Airbus’ facility fully omplied with the service qualitative ts main competitor, Boeing which till was in Spain and the Indian Air force can requirements laid out in the tender. No ahead of Airbus in the Indian market. verify the capability of the aircraft at the information has come to us from the After this deal Airbus has shot ahead. facility.” Indian government.” Airbus President and CEO Tom Enders Reiterating the strengths of A400M, The alleged forgery had come to light on his visit to Bangalore last October had Vernet said,” A400M is still undergoing earlier this month when it was noticed announced that Airbus plans to more than testing and will be ready for deliveries that the signature of an Indian Air Force ouble headcount at its India engineering in arly 2013. The development of the (IAF) fficial had been forged on the centre here over the next hree years. aircraft has not been delayed signifi cantly. offi cial documents relating to the tender. The centre that focuses on high-end The global demand for transport carriers AF was the nodal evaluating agency for ngineering analysis and design, currently would be about 900 in the next 20- the tenders to buy two of these transport has 180 staff and this strength is expected 25 years. We expect to sell about 400 aircraft for BSF. o go up to 400 in 2013. The Indigo deal 400Ms, which can carry payloads of more Vernet informed that currently there is no will hasten up this process. “We have than 20 tonnes.It has the advantage of RFI from Indian Navy and Indian Coast started to see not so much ordering to uy eing interoperable for both civilian and Guards. If Indian government fl oats one but ordering to lease and Indian carriers military use.” ibus would defi nitely respond. were expected to follow the easing Defence circles in India are strife with Airbus stressed that India was the fi rst pattern in the next couple of years as umours that MOD might cancel the xport market for them and is very dear. they had been through diffi cult fi nancial tender over a forgery scandal. Barbara They are hopeful that the relationship situation. Meanwhile, by the end of 2010, Kracht, irbus Military’s vice president in ilitary aviation becomes like the one every Airbus A320 Family aircraft will be (media relations) said,”we are not aware they share with the Indian commercial partly made in India,” he had stated. Two where the rumours about the contract viation. months since and the good time for Airbus cancellation had come from, as the Indian airline IndiGo’s record order of seems to have begun. C-295 aircraft they were offering had 180 Airbus A320 planes has given a over ■

Human confl ict. Natural disasters. Unstable borders. Whatever the cause, there are 375 million people who are expected to need urgent aid in the next fi ve years.* For them, Airbus Military means a better, quicker response from military and political leaders. WHY AIRBUS MILITARY VERSATILITY MEANS HOPE FOR 375 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE. It means the A400M, an airlifter so advanced it can fl y 37 tonnes of equipment over 3,200 km into an unprepared landing strip. Or the A330 MRTT, supremely effective as a tanker and a transport for aid, personnel and medevacs. Or the C295 and CN235, the ultimate in fl exible mid-sized transport and surveillance aircraft. See what Airbus Military means for an uncertain world IndiaSTRATEGIC 13 at airbusmilitary.com Aero India 2011 Sikorsky for an Indian aerospace manufacturing ecosystem By Sangeeta Saxena Whitney’s promise to deliver dependable engines. United Technologies looks forward to working with Boeing to supply India with the world’s most advanced airlift capability,” she added. “Today, Pratt & Whitney’s strategic relationship with Tata Advanced Materials makes them India’s sole exporter of spacecraft composites. We look forward to leading the industry by creating more environmentally friendly processes, innovative services and quieter, more fuel effi cient engines. Pratt & Whitney military engines power the fi ghter aircraft including the F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II.” said Vivek Saxena, India Country Manager, Pratt & Whitney. angalore. A helicopter market Pratt & Whitney’s JT3D engine delivered Current Indian operators of United Bdemand prediction of 21.4 billion to Air India in 1960, the Sikorsky-India Technologies aerospace products include dollars by 2031, with 14.4 billion dollars relationship has come a long way to Air India, Kingfisher, Blue Dart, Jet for the military market and 7 billion producing the S 92 cabins in India. Airways, Deccan 360 and IndiGo. Pratt & dollars for the civil market puts India “United Technologies’ aerospace Whitney engines power more than on the top of Sikorsky’s priority list. “We brands set the standard for performance, 225 turboprop aircraft, business jets have helicopters adapted to the Indian reliability and industry-leading innovation and helicopters in India. Pratt & Whitney’s requirement and our X2 will be a great around the world. Our products and PurePower® PW1000G product for India, keeping in mind its long-standing partnerships are ideally varied terrain,” said Stephen B Estill,Vice positioned to support India’s expanding engine family will power new single-aisle President, Strategic Partnerships aerospace sector,” said Stephen. aircraft including the Airbus A320neo, Mitsubishi Regional Jet, Bombardier Establishing long and productive Bev Deachin, Vice President, Military CSeries and Irkut MC-21. partnerships, growing business and Programmes and Customer Support, supports is United Technologies mantra Pratt & Whitney stated that the F117 Air India and Pratt & Whitney have since it installed its fi rst elevator at Raj engine exclusively powers Boeing’s established an EcoPower® engine wash Bhavan, Kolkata, in 1892. From the fi rst C-17 Globemaster II aircraft. Four F117 service at Mumbai International Airport. Sikorsky helicopter fl ight in India in 1954, engines, each rated at 40,440 pounds of The service reduces fuel burn by as much the fi rst Boeing 707-437 powered by thrust, enable the C-17 to carry a payload as 1.2 percent, eliminates three pounds of of 160,600 pounds, take off carbon dioxide emissions for every pound of fuel saved, and increases the amount from a 7,600-foot airfield, and fly of time an engine can stay on wing. 2,400 nautical miles without refueling. These features allow the C-17 to “answer Sikorsky’s S-76® helicopter is now the call” for humanitarian aid around the providing VVIP service in India. Sikorsky’s globe with confi dence while maintaining S-76® and the S-92® helicopters are one of the highest mission-capable rates prepared to serve India with search in the world. “With more than 7 million and rescue, and oil and gas industry hours of proven military service and more missions. than 40 million hours in commercial use, ■ the F117/PW2000 reinforces Pratt &

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ew Delhi. In an India when prototype of the Smart MFD by March on a happy note and recession now indigenization and self reliance 2011,”said Puneet Kaura. N seems to be a thing of the past. There is are the mantra for development and a hundred percent improvement in the Mirage 2000 upgrade for the Indian the defence ministry encouraging the numbers of our projects,” said Puneet Air Force with Thales is another feather indigenous private industry to plunge Kaura. in Samtel’s cap. The Samtel-Thales joint into the market, Samtel Display Systems venture certainly put a lesser rate than “The Su-30 MFDs are just the seems to be at the right place in the right the competitors in fray and it was the beginning,” says Kaura. “Samtel and time. situation of the cat snatching the cream. HAL have set up a joint venture, Samtel Indian defence production is no “The Indian army has fl oated a RFP for HAL Display Systems to design and build longer an exclusive domain of the public the Army Shelter Display Project to which MFDs for all HAL-built aircraft, including sector undertakings and the Ordnance Samtel has responded. The competition transport aircraft. With offsets applicable Factoriesand nor is the country looking is with Barco and we are very hopeful,” on all aircraft sales to India, Samtel across the borders for its every little said Kaura.This is going to be a 40inches will be offering them the capability requirement. shelter which will be better than the to indigenously build MFDs for their nineteen inches one done by BEL. As a wholly Indian company Samtel aircraft.” has full opportunity to convert its small DRDO post Sukhoi has been talking This deal will probably also bring in step into a giant leap. Speaking to on many upgrade programmes and another set of orders. When Samtel HAL India Strategic, Puneet Kaura , Executive hassigned agreements. Samtel’s Display Systems had offered to supply Director, Samtel Display systems was experience with DRDO is very good and cockpit displays for the HAL-built Sitara exuberant about the situation and looks the relationship is becoming stronger, Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT), at a price forward to showcasing the latest at Aero stressed Kaura. signifi cantly cheaper than the current India 2011. “2010 was a land mark foreign suppliers, HAL had responded We are very confi dent of winning the year for Samtel. We launched the serial with Yes, if your MFDs for the Su-30MKI bid for NAL-RTA70 civil aviation aircraft. production for HAL and are the fi rst pass the test. So Samtel is keeping its Samtel has responded to the RFP and private Indian company to do so. fi ngers crossed and waiting for HAL,s our display systems are defi nitely the Earlier it would be a public sector unit call. best, he informed. Civil aviation is a very or from a foreign OEM. 2011 has begun potential market and Samtel is keen to “We have partnered foray into it. with the Defence research and Development Of the overseas potential customers Organisation laboratory, Samtel has, Honeywell is for larger Defence Avionics Research contracts of commercial aircraft. BAE Establishment, and the Systems and GE Aviations are also IAF, in developing ‘Smart partner for some opportunities, informed MFDs’, a new generation Kaura. of cockpit displays for the As far as the Indian Navy is concerned IAF’s Jaguar fi ghters. In , Samtel has some upgrade opportunities these, embedded software with INS Vyas. But it still needs to expand cards allow the display itself in the naval market. to do its own symbology, As of now Samtel has no contracts doing away with the need from the home land security and state for a separate display polices. A market it would defi nitely want processor.Samtel Display to explore. Systems will produce a fully ■ indigenous engineering

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Contd. from pg 18 ... and Chinook make them both a perfect fi t We have many sales opportunities around for India’s attack helicopter and transport the world, including Europe, the Middle East, needs. The Apache Longbow is a combat- Asia-Pacifi c, North and South America, and proven force multiplier that will offer the of course, here in India. Robust international Indian Air Force world class capability with interest in the Super Hornet is based on its low risk. We are offering the latest Block next-generation capability and the fact that III capability to India, which has a defi ned we have a proven record of delivering that technology roadmap to ensure operational capability on schedule and on budget. It relevance to meet the changing and diverse erases the risk of understanding how much threats across the full spectrum of confl ict. the aircraft costs approved Kuwait’s Letter of Request to the In India’s MMRCA competition, Boeing The Chinook is a heavy-lift helicopter that U.S. government regarding the potential proposed a fully compliant solution and has unsurpassed ability to deliver heavy acquisition of one C-17. Negotiations demonstrated everything about the Super on a Letter of Offer and Acceptance are Hornet’s formidable capabilities as a anticipated to begin shortly. combat-proven strike fi ghter. The Super And on Jan. 6, 2010, Boeing and the Hornet will inject advanced military strength United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air into the IAF and complement its air superiority Defence jointly announced a contract for capabilities with precision strike. the acquisition of six C-17 Globemaster If you look at the future roadmap for III advanced airlifters. In 2009, Qatar the Super Hornet, the U.S. Navy plans to received its two C-17s and NATO’s 12- operate the aircraft as a front-line fi ghter nation Strategic Airlift Capability consortium alongside the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) well accepted delivery of three C-17s for its Heavy past 2035. The Block II Super Hornet is the Airlift Wing at Papa Air Base, Hungary. We most advanced multirole fi ghter available believe this refl ects a growing international for export in the world. The Super Hornet is payloads to high altitudes, and is eminently desire for the C-17’s advanced capabilities always receiving upgrades that will keep it suitable for operations in the Himalayas. and that the long-term international market relevant against current and future threats, The aircraft has been battle-tested in diverse, looks very positive. including improvements to the capabilities extreme conditions throughout the world, P-8I of the AESA radar, overall avionics, and and has proven capability to operate in the Boeing has moved from the design stage the addition of new net-enabled weapons wide range of conditions found in the Indian to the build stage on the P-8I program. capabilities. subcontinent. The aircraft features state- In December 2010, the team began The Super Hornet offered to India of-the-art cockpit design, communications has considerable growth potential. In subsystems, and drive train. It is extremely addition, Boeing last summer introduced reliable, and offers lower life cycle costs the International Super Hornet Roadmap, than any competitors in its weight category. the next evolution of the Super Hornet for In addition to its direct military capabilities, international customers. The significant Chinook has earned a worldwide reputation difference with the International Super as the helicopter of choice for humanitarian Hornet Roadmap will be the ability for global disaster-relief operations, in missions such customers to defi ne future capabilities based as transportation of relief supplies, mass on their requirements. evacuation of refugees, and infrastructure To date, more than 440 Super Hornets repair and reconstruction. have been delivered to the U.S. Navy and C-17 to the Royal Australian Air Force – all on Boeing continues to see strong interest or ahead of schedule, on cost and with in C-17s in the international market. On capability as promised, making the Super Nov. 8, 2010, President Barack Obama Hornet the best-value solution for strike announced that a preliminary agreement fabricating the fi rst part for India’s fi rst aircraft. Boeing will continue to deliver more had been reached on India’s acquisition aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems will deliver the aircraft, on time, to modernize the strike of 10 C-17 airlifters. We are hopeful that fi rst P-8I fuselage to Boeing in mid-2011 fl eet, reduce life cycle costs and alleviate the Letter of Acceptance, which will include and the aircraft will make its fi rst fl ight in force structure concerns. specifi c delivery dates, will befi nalized in the late 2011. We expect to deliver the fi rst ROTORCRAFT fi rst quarter of 2011. P-8I in 2013. The unique capabilities of the Apache On Oct. 24, 2010, the U.S. Congress ■

18 IndiaSTRATEGIC DDRDORDO Securing the Future Defence Research & Development Organisation Ministry of Defence, Govt of India www.drdo.org Aero India 2011 Indigenisation to be DRDO’s mantra at Aero India By Our Correspondent

angalore. On its way to test the High Akashdeep aerostat, BAltitude Missile Defense System, LCA which is equipped with having got its operational clearance a full mission system a fortnight ago, aerostat Akashdeep including payloads, absolutely ready and US removing it designed to support anti- from export control list, the mood is terror and security aerial upbeat at DRDO. And where better surveillance. Akashdeep than the largest air show in the country aerostat carries an gyro- to celebrate these giant leaps. “Self stabilized electro-optical Reliance needs to be redefi ned in terms of day/night (thermal) contemporary Global Economic Scenario. payload an integrated While indigenization is necessary for the with Communications progress of the nation, collaboration Intelligence (Comint) and co-operation in development and payloads. production would speed up the realization Removing several of the products and help in reducing the Indian space- and entity list of the United States will not costs”, stated Dr Vijay Kumar Saraswat, defense-related companies, including enable it to get automatic technology DRDO chief. four subsidiaries each of DRDO and transfer from that country. Hence, certain He was emphasizing on the importance ISRO, and Bharat Dynamics, from the critical technology import would still be a of theme “Self Reliance” that has been Entity List, a license requirement specifi c distant dream as under the policy of the selected for the “Air Show 2011” by to the companies results in the removed ‘’US government, technology or dual use the DRDO, keeping in mind the global companies being treated the same way is denied. scenario. He described Aviation as the as any other destination in India for An International Seminar on Defence industry of millennium with a phenomenal export licensing purposes. This is an effort Aviation with the theme ‘success through growth. Interacting with the media to drive hi-tech trade and forge closer global cooperation’ will begin as a personnel, he clarified many queries strategic ties with India. precursor to the 8th Edition of ‘Aero India raised by them on diverse issues. “No top level scientist has left the has drawn eminent speakers from both Speaking on the occasion, Dr Prahlada, organization in recent years, except for within the country and abroad, with more Distinguished Scientist andChief Controller reasons of superannuation. During past than 850 participants registering. R&D (Aeronautics and Services Interaction) six months, about 20 young scientists Dr K Tamilmani, Chief Executive of who is spearheading DRDO’s international have left the organization seeking more Defence Aviation Certifi cation Agency, co-operation, explained how the country lucrative jobs. In an organization with over CEMILAC and also the Chairman of the and the armed forces have gained from 7500 scientists the number is certainly Seminar Organising Committee said global co-operation, citing successful not a cause of concern,” stressed Dr. original contributions from developers examples of development of supersonic Saraswat. and researchers from research and cruise missile BrahMos (joint venture with He added that, DRDO with its vision of development organisations, academia, Russia) and LRSAM (joint development getting transformed into a technological manufacturers and users would be with Israel). “Currently, we are having leader of world class has emerged today presented during the three-day event that co-operation with 20 countries on various as a premier Technology Centre of global covered a wide range of subjects including products and technologies.” reckoning and is playing among others, air and space vehicles, aeronautical and At Aero-India 2011 Defence Research a key role in the development of Defence space systems, enabling technologies, and Development Organisation Systems and Weapon Platforms related to software developments, international (DRDO) and Aerial Delivery Research & Aerospace Technology. cooperation in space, and other relevant Development Establishment (ADRDE), will Dr Saraswat also stressed that removal subjects. demonstrate the indigenously developed of Defence Research and Development ■ Organisation (DRDO) from the banned

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rotor system, main rotor blade folding for compact storage and transportation, four bladed tail rotor system, single engine with dual channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) with additional Engine Backup Control (EBC), Night Flying Capability and many others. Intermediate Jet Trainer simulator A Fixed Base Full Mission Simulator (FBMS) of IJT will be part of the display at the HAL stall. IJTs are the replacements to the Kiran aircraft, which won laurels for displaying scintillating manoeuvres at various international air shows. angalore. Defence major Hindustan also hand over the fi rst fi ve Advanced Models Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is all set Light Helicopters (ALHs)-Dhruv (Mk III, B The model of MTA is also at display to rock Aero India-2011. Showcasing powered with Shakti engine) of the 159 at the HAL stall. The MTA is a medium- its wide range of capabilities, HAL is all ALH programme to Army Aviation, Indian lift transport aircraft which will be geared up for Asia’s premier air show. Army. Additional Director General, Army manufactured by HAL and United The handing over ceremony of Cheetah Aviation, Maj Gen P.K Bharali will accept Aircraft Corporation (UAC) of Russia. helicopter to Namibian Air Force, handing the helicopters on behalf of the Army. The aircraft will replace the AN-32 of the over fi rst fi ve Advance Light Helicopter- The ALH handing over ceremony will Indian Air Force. The aircraft is capable Dhruv (Mk III, powered by Shakthi take place at a formal ceremony at HAL of performing the regular transport duties engines) of 159 ALH programme to the Stall, Hall E on February 10, 2011 AT and can also deploy paratroopers. Apart Indian Army, the mock up of Light Utility 12.00 noon. from the MTA, HAL will also display the Helicopter (LUH) expected to turn heads. Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) models of ALH, IJT, LCH, Do-228, Su-30 ‘This Aero India, we will showcase our Painted red and white, the mock up of Mk I and Hawk. future products and technologies, our LUH is sure of attracting huge number Light Combat Helicopter fl ight designing capabilities and the excellency of crowds during the expo. The mock- The Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) we have achieved in manufacturing. We up will showcase the state-of-the art developed by HAL will also make its would also use this platform to explore design features of LUH. The LUH is a fi rst fl ight during Aero India. The second more business opportunities with other new generation helicopter in the three prototype, which will be weaponized countries”, said Chairman, HAL, Mr ton weight being designed by HAL to will be unveiled too. The helicopter is an Ashok Nayak. serve both military and the civil operation attack variant of the HAL manufactured Cheetah to Namibia requirements. The chopper is powered by Dhruv, which has been inducted into The company is all set to hand over a single turbo shaft engine with adequate the armed forces. HAL has an order for a Cheetah helicopter to Namibia. The power to accomplish high altitude more than 150 LCHs to be delivered to handing over ceremony is expected to missions with ease. The features of LUH the services. be the star attraction during Aero India- include-four bladed composite main 2011. Mr Ashok Nayak will hand over the Display helicopter at a function at the HAL stall at HAL has one LCH and one IJT at the Hall E on February 09, 2011 at 2.30 pm, static display and an LCH and IJT at the to a senior-level delegation from Ministry fl ying display. The Sarang display team of Defence, Namibia in the presence of fl ying the HAL manufactured Dhruvs are senior offi cials from Ministry of Defence, also expected to perform breathtaking from the armed services and Managing manoeuvres during the expo. The display Directors and Directors of HAL. of Surya Kiran team of IAF is also one among the displays to watch out for. ALHs to Indian Army ■ Meanwhile, Mr Ashok Nayak will

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