Lockheed Martin To Look For Indian Partnerships During Aero India 2015
Lockheed martin To Look For Indian Partners During Aero India 2015
Lockheed Martin has expressed that it is on a lookout for more opportunities with key industries in India.
Lockheed Martin will focus on AGM-114R multipurpose HELLFIRE II, DAGR missile systems, K-MAX, E2D Hawkeye and Javelin during the upcoming Aero-India show.
Lockheed Martin will showcase solutions from different business areas for several current and potential projects with the Indian services, the statement said.
Lockheed Martin already has a joint venture with Tata Advanced Systems and will be looking at delivering $1 billion worth six C-130Js by India ordered recently.
Plans to acquire six more of these highly advanced aircraft are in the pipeline. The deal is mainly export-oriented.
Lockheed Martin will also focus on the MH-60R/S (Romeo and Sierra) maritime helicopters.
The company hopes to offer these as solutions for the Indian Navy's multi-requirement NMRH program. Other products on display will include the K-MAX, E2D Hawkeye and Javelin.
The company is also in the race for a $11-billion contract for 126 fighter jets for India.
MKU To Showcase 6th Gen Armour Protection Technology At Aero India 2015
MKU will be showcasing’ 6th Generation armour protection technology ‘Modulare Schutz Technik' at Aero India, held from February 18th to 22nd, 2015.
‘ModulareSchutzTechnik’ uses advanced materials, and specialized manufacturing processes, to reduce the weight and thickness of armour solutions by almost 40%, resulting in operational benefits like increased useful payload and endurance.
The German engineered, revolutionary attachment systems enable the armour kits to be easily deployed on the aircraft, without necessitating any modification in the structure of the platform.
This unique process and technology keeps the air worthiness intact. The Patented and battle proven attachment systems allow the armour kits to be easily removed for alternate missions like rescue/transport etc. requiring full payload capacity.
Also on display at the exhibition would a range of body armor and night vision devices for aircraft pilots.
Shimco to Attend Aero India 2015
MARKHAM, Ontario (January 29, 2015) - Shimco, a world-wide leader in
the manufacture of precision parts, laminated and edge bonded shims, tapers and spacers, announced today their debut attendance at
Aero India 2015 to be held February 18-22, 2015. Canadian Trade Commissioner D.P. Vittal Nath, based in Bangalore, was instrumental in organizing Shimco's visit to Aero India, which will be attended by Peter Voss, President and Owner, and Jigar Shah, Account Manager.
Aero India is a biennial air show and aviation exhibition held in Bangalore, India at the Yelahanka Air Force Station. It is organized by the Defence Exhibition Organisation, Ministry of Defence and is held in association with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Indian Air Force (IAF), the Department of Space and the Union Ministry for Civil Aviation. Aero India has emerged as one of the world's most important and largest military aviation exhibitions providing a significant platform in bolstering business opportunities in the international aviation sector.
"Canadian Trade Commissioner D.P. Vittal Nath has provided tremendous support in arranging our visit to Aero India and setting up meetings with various key aerospace companies from India and abroad attending the show," commented Peter Voss, President and Owner of Shimco. "With a rapidly growing aerospace industrial base, the Indian market is of great interest to Shimco. We are looking to increase our exports into India, partner with strategic distributors, and potentially set up a manufacturing facility there to serve this growing aerospace market with our range of precision-manufactured shims, tapers, spacers, washers and machined details."
D.P. Vittal Nath adds: "Shimco has proven very successful in the aerospace supply chain, with relationships and long-term supply agreements with many key original equipment manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers such as Bell Helicopter, Boeing, Bombardier, UTC Aerospace Systems and Wesco Aircraft. As a Canadian manufacturer with a solid presence in North America, Europe, South America and Asia, Shimco can serve the Indian aerospace market well. It has been a pleasure assisting Shimco with their aerospace business development opportunities in India, and I look forward to our scheduled meetings at Aero India."
About Shimco
For over 25 years, Shimco has served the aerospace, defense, space, industrial and other sectors worldwide. Shimco is a world-wide leader in the manufacture of precision parts, laminated and edge bonded shims, tapers and spacers in materials ranging from aluminum and titanium through to synthetics and composites.
Shimco offers a tradition of
innovation,
precision and
execution, providing solutions that conform to exacting international and customer-specific standards. Shimco is registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and is an ISO9001:2008 & AS9100C registered company. Their commitment to quality, on-time delivery, lean manufacturing, customer support and financial strength is unparalleled. Canadian Headquarters are located in Markham, Ontario.
I just spoke to Dassault & can confirm 3 Rafales (1 Static, 1 Aerial Display & 1 for customer demo flights) will be coming down to enthrall the Indian audiences in another 2.5 weeks time.
Capitaine Benoit “Tao” Planche will be the Display Pilot
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