Aero India - 2011

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MBDA is offering huge range of missiles...... I think IAF must go for Meteor if any Euro-canards are selected or not.

Mica BVR air to air missile
Meteor long range air to air missile
Dual Mode Brimstone short range air to surface missile
Taurus KEPD 350 long range air to surface cruise missile
SCALP/Storm Shadow long range air to surface cruise missile
PARS 3 helicopter launched ATGM
MARTE ER helicopter launched anti ship missile
ASRAAM short rage air to air misile
Fire Shadow loitering munitions
Exocet anti-ship missile family
Milan ATGM
Aster SAM family

 

[rockstarIN]

Meteor will definitely come to India, it with Grip, EF & Fafale. We will get it anyways....

 

[Water Car Engineer]

The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) is expected to fly again at Aero India 2011, this time not as a prototype or test aircraft but an ‘operational capable aircraft’ of the Indian Air Force. Both the single seat and two-seat versions will be displayed. While Tejas is far from ready for operational capability, it will symbolize India’s technological capability to meet that challenge and progress toward flying a more advanced, indigenous combat aircraft in the future.

‘Operational Capable’ Tejas to Fly Again at Aero-India 2011 - Defense-Update

 

[Impasse]

It says that for general visitors the exhibition area is restricted, only the airshow! Pls pls take lots of pics and HD videos. Specially LCH.



You too dude take lots of pics and videos. Are you visiting exhibition area? If yes, how?

I don't know about that... I booked the ticket which is for 500 bucks and now how much they let me see is up to them

 

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British aerospace firms eye partnerships at air show​

About 40 leading British aerospace firms will participate in Aero India 2011, the Bangalore air show next week to forge partnerships and joint ventures with Indian companies, the UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) office said Thursday.

British Minister for Defense Equipment Support and Technology Peter Luff will lead a large defence and business delegation to the five-day air show at the Indian Air Force (IAF) base near Yelahanka on the city’s outskirts, where the British firms will showcase their cutting edge technology in the defense, aviation and security sectors.

“Forging industrial partnerships and joint ventures between our defense industries, air force and defense scientists and Indian counterparts will be high on our agenda during the visit to Aero India, a world class show and best in the region,” Luff said in a statement.

The delegation will also discuss with the Indian authorities prospects of the Eurofighter Typhoon in the 126 Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) tender for the IAF The Typhoon, a product of a European consortium, including Britain, Germany, Italy and Spain, is in the race with five other global aerospace majors for the 126 fighter aircraft order from the IAF, estimated to be worth USD 10 billion.

“Our strategic relationship with India is important and we are keen to engage in both the defense and security sectors to enhance the relationship,” Luff said.

Other British aerospace firms with business interests in India are Cobham, Hampson, Magellan, STG and Preston.

“British aerospace firms are developing their business across India. Our representation at air show spans a wide spectrum with business interests here such as BAE Systems and Rolls Royce,” British High Commissioner to India Richard Stagg noted.

According to UKTI’s Defense and Security Organization (DSO) head Richard Paniguian, the British industry is keen to identify opportunities in the Indian sub-continent for long-term industrial partnerships in air, land, maritime and security sectors.

The delegation will include Air Marshal Kevin J. Leeson, Chief of Material, Royal Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Nigel Maddox, UKTI-DSO Military Adviser and Alan Malpas, UKTI Regional Director for India, the Middle East and Northern Africa.

British aerospace firms eye partnerships at air show | StratPost

 

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Raytheon’s offering at Aero India​

US defense systems manufacturer Raytheon plans to exhibit a wide range of products and programs in the areas of Intelligence, Surveillance And Reconnaissance (ISR), Command, Control And Communications (C3), integrated air & missile defense, missile systems, radar and homeland security (including coastal/maritime security), at Aero India 2011 in Bangalore next week.

The APG-79 APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar.

For the F/A-18IN being pitched by Boeing for the 126 Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) tender of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Raytheon is offering ‘an integrated sensor suite that is comprised of the combat-proven APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, ALR-67(V)3 Advanced Radar Warning Receiver (RWR), ALE-50 towed decoy, and the ATFLIR targeting pod’. Raytheon says these systems comprise the baseline equipment on Block II Super Hornets for the US Navy, F/A-18E/F and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18F aircraft.

The APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar on board the F/A-18 Super Hornet.

Raytheon says it has delivered more than 250 APG-79 AESA radars, adding that ‘ongoing radar upgrades and technology advancements will continue in the future due to a robust roadmap in place for radar development and further expansion of capabilities’.

Raytheon is also offering an advanced electronic warfare suite and towed decoy system, for the F-16IN, Lockheed Martin’s entry in the MMRCA contest.

The company is exhibiting a suite of air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons specifically for the MMRCA contest, including, Advance Medium Air-to-Air Missile, AIM-9X Sidewinder, High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile, Joint Standoff Weapon, Enhanced Paveway™ II and Maverick at the show.

Raytheon officials point out that its range of weapons systems are compatible with five of the six aircraft competing in the MMRCA.

“Raytheon’s MMRCA weapons have baseline integration on multiple platforms, including all the western aircraft being offered for MMRCA,” says Harry Schulte, Vice President of Raytheon Missile Systems’ Air Warfare Systems product line. “This translates into significant cost avoidance and also means the IAF won’t need to wait on weapons integration before their aircraft are operational,” he adds.

His company also plans to exhibit maritime surveillance capabilities like the Multi-Spectral Targeting Systems for use on SH-60R and SH-60S helicopters, the APY-10 and SeaVue surveillance radars.

Raytheon says the SeaVue XMC radar family has expanded new capabilities that provide a ‘significant increase in the ability to perform wide area surveillance and sort out and identify threats quickly and efficiently’. The company says the SeaVue XMC radar is known for its proven ability to detect small maritime vessels in high sea states, and has been ‘acknowledged for detecting stealthy Self Propelled Semi-Submersible crafts’.

Raytheon says it is now considering establishing manufacturing in India and partnering with India to be a global supplier. “We’ve established strong ties with organizations such as Larsen & Toubro, Data Patterns, Astra Microwave, and Precision Electronics, among others. In the future, we will seek to expand our relationships in both the defense and civil security markets,” says the company.

Raytheon's offering at Aero India | StratPost

 

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HAL plans treat for Aero India

Showcasing the success of its burgeoning helicopter business, aerospace giant Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), will treat spectators at next week’s Aero India 2011 air show in Bangalore to a daring display of helicopter aerobatics by its newly-built Light Combat Helicopter (LCH).

HAL honchos promise that the LCH will fly manoeuvres that will eclipse the Indian Air Force’s globally-acclaimed Sarang aerobatics team, which flies the Dhruv helicopter. This is rare confidence in a helicopter that came onto the drawing board just three years ago; currently, there is only a single flying prototype of the LCH, which has flown 60 hours since it took to the air last May. The second prototype of the LCH is scheduled to make its first flight live at Aero India 2011. Eventually, India’s military plans to buy 65 of these heavily armed and armoured attack helicopters.

Alongside the LCH, the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter is also set to make a splash at the air show. Five Dhruvs will be handed over to the Indian Army as the first tranche of an order of 105 helicopters. In addition, the IAF has ordered 54 Dhruvs, which HAL supplies at a competitive price of about Rs 44 crore each.
All this is part of HAL’s growing focus on helicopters. “Our helicopter business is currently just 5-10% of our total turnover (HAL turnover: Rs 11,457 crores in 2009-10)”, says P Soundara Rajan, the chief of HAL’s Helicopter Complex. “By 2022, a range of home-grown helicopters will account for 25% of HAL’s revenues.” The foundation of this growing helicopter business is the Dhruv ALH, in which HAL developed the basic rotary wing technologies that are now being adapted into successor products that include the Weaponised Dhruv, the LCH, the Light Utility Helicopter, and the prospective Indian Multi-Role Helicopter.

Besides a gigantic Rs 7000 crore order of 159 Dhruvs from the Indian military, that helicopter is drawing attention from overseas. Ecuador, which bought 7 Dhruvs in an internationally tendered competition, is so pleased with the product that it is exploring the purchase of more. On a visit to the Dhruv assembly hangar, Business Standard witnessed the finishing touches being given to a Dhruv for the Ecuador Air Force, which is buying a replacement for one of the Dhruvs that crashed due to a pilot’s error. The nose of the Dhruv was being painted with a cobra head and — as requested by Ecuador’s air force — the word “cobra” was painted above it in Devanagari script.

“We are ramping up the production of Dhruvs to cater for the growing demand from the military, the paramilitary forces, and state governments. There is also overseas interest from the Indonesian and Malaysian armed forces”, reveals Ashok Nayak, HAL’s Chairman and Managing Director. “But our main focus is India’s military. This year, we will give them 25 Dhruvs; and, from next year onwards, we will hand over 36 Dhruvs each year. Orders from other customers will be delivered over and above this basic production.”

The key to HAL’s helicopter plans is the Shakti engine, which was jointly developed by French engine-maker Turbomeca, in partnership with HAL (Turbomeca 83%, HAL 17%). Especially designed for the 20,000 foot altitudes that characterise large sections of the Indian borders with Pakistan and China, a configuration of twin Shakti engines powering a 5.5 tonne helicopter has proven to be a world-beating combination.

Designed to allow two pilots to hover above a helipad at 20,000 feet, carrying 200 kilogrammes of payload, a Dhruv helicopter powered by the Shakti engine exceeded that requirement handily during tests last summer. At the Indian Army’s 21,000 foot high Sonam Post, astride the Siachen Glacier, the test helicopter hovered with a payload of 600 kilogrammes. Already an economical helicopter producer, HAL plans to cut costs by using common Indian-built parts across its planned range of helicopters. Besides the Shakti engine, HAL plans to use common communication and navigation equipment, and common cockpit equipment like pilots’ seats and avionics.

“Having entirely indigenised the Dhruv’s design, our next focus will be on developing component systems within the country”, says Soundara Rajan. “Today the glass cockpit, the auto pilot and the vibration monitoring system all come from abroad. Now we will cut down costs by increasing the level of indigenisation in our helicopters.”

HAL plans treat for Aero India

 

[GORKHALI]

LCH TD 2

http://chaffandflare.blogspot.com/2011/02/hal-plans-treat-for-aero-india.html

courtesy AJAY SHUKLA

 

[GORKHALI]

Showcasing the success of its burgeoning helicopter business, aerospace giant Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), will treat spectators at next week’s Aero India 2011 air show in Bangalore to a daring display of helicopter aerobatics by its newly-built Light Combat Helicopter (LCH).

HAL honchos promise that the LCH will fly manoeuvres that will eclipse the Indian Air Force’s globally-acclaimed Sarang aerobatics team, which flies the Dhruv helicopter. This is rare confidence in a helicopter that came onto the drawing board just three years ago; currently, there is only a single flying prototype of the LCH, which has flown 60 hours since it took to the air last May. The second prototype of the LCH is scheduled to make its first flight live at Aero India 2011

 

[jha]

Boeing Reveals Massive Presence at Aero India 2011

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] will showcase a broad range of aerospace capabilities at the upcoming Aero India 2011 show, held February 9 -13 in Bangalore. "We are excited by India's growing engagement as one of our key aerospace customers and supplier partners," said Dinesh Keskar, president Boeing India and vice president Boeing International.

"The breadth and depth of our commitment is demonstrated though our companywide participation in defense and civil aviation at Aero India 2011." Boeing's exhibit in Hall E will feature large-scale models, interactive displays, a P-8I mobile console, and an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet simulator with a next-generation cockpit.

Other defense capabilities to be highlighted include the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, AH-64D Apache, CH-47F Chinook, Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C), ScanEagle, and weapons. The company also will feature commercial airplanes such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, 777, 747-8 passenger and freighter series, and best-selling Next-Generation 737.

During the show's twice-daily flying demonstrations, Boeing will present the capabilities of its advanced, combat-proven, multirole F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighter -- with a full weapons payload -- and conduct customer orientation flights. Visitors also will see the C-17 Globemaster III military transport and, making its international debut, a representation of the Super Hornet International Roadmap, which will be on static display February 9.

The company will keep the media informed about its activities through a briefing schedule at the media centre.

Note: All times listed below are local to Bangalore.

TUESDAY, February 8
1500 – Boeing in India Overview – The Oberoi Hotel
Dinesh Keskar, president, Boeing India and vice president, Boeing International, gives reporters an overview of Boeing’s local industry partnerships and technology initiatives. Mark Kronenberg, vice president, International Business Development for Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), discusses BDS' strategy for India, including new market opportunities, ongoing campaigns and teaming with local partners.

WEDNESDAY, February 9
1500 – Boeing Commercial Airplanes Overview – Media Center Hall E, Room A
Dinesh Keskar, president, Boeing India, and vice president, Boeing International, provides an overview of the Indian commercial aviation market, current important trends and Boeing’s products and services.

THURSDAY, February 10
1000 – F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Briefing – Media Center Hall E, Room A
Kory Mathews, vice president, F/A-18 & EA-18 Programs, presents a detailed overview of the capabilities now onboard the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Block II and the aircraft’s growth plans, including the new Super Hornet International Roadmap. Rick McCrary, director, International Business Development and Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) capture team lead, also participates in the briefing and Q-and-A, along with executives from General Electric and Raytheon.
1300 – P-8I Briefing – Media Center Hall E, Room A

Leland Wight, P-8I program manager, briefs reporters on Boeing’s P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft. The P-8I, designed specifically for the Indian Navy, is the “next generation” in maritime patrol and reconnaissance, and will provide maritime security for the Indian Navy.

FRIDAY, February 11
1200 – C-17 Globemaster III Briefing – Media Center Hall E, Room A
Patrick Druez, C-17 Business Development, provides an overview of the military and humanitarian capabilities of the C-17 Globemaster III, the world's most advanced and capable heavy-lift aircraft.
1300 – Rotorcraft Briefing – Media Center Hall E, Room A
Wes Spreen, Regional Director – India, Boeing Mobility Systems International Business Development, briefs reporters on Boeing’s rotorcraft business, focusing on the CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopter's military and humanitarian roles. Dean Millsap, regional director – Asia, Global Strike International Business Development, discusses the capabilities of the AH-64D Apache combat helicopter.

Boeing Reveals Massive Presence at Aero India 2011 | India Defence

 

[Kinetic]

Showcasing the success of its burgeoning helicopter business, aerospace giant Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), will treat spectators at next week’s Aero India 2011 air show in Bangalore to a daring display of helicopter aerobatics by its newly-built Light Combat Helicopter (LCH).

HAL honchos promise that the LCH will fly manoeuvres that will eclipse the Indian Air Force’s globally-acclaimed Sarang aerobatics team, which flies the Dhruv helicopter. This is rare confidence in a helicopter that came onto the drawing board just three years ago; currently, there is only a single flying prototype of the LCH, which has flown 60 hours since it took to the air last May. The second prototype of the LCH is scheduled to make its first flight live at Aero India 2011. Eventually, India’s military plans to buy 65 of these heavily armed and armoured attack helicopters.

If someone takes good videos than only we can watch it.

LCH TD 2

courtesy AJAY SHUKLA

Wonderful pic. Thanks to Col Shukla.

 

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