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America the largest exhibitor at Aero India 2015
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to Bengaluru next Wednesday to inaugurate the five-day Aero India 2015, America will be for the first time the largest foreign presence at India’s premier air exhibition.
Although the Indian Air Force (IAF) flies predominantly Russian aircraft, and Moscow has traditionally made a splash at previous Aero India shows, Russia is sending no military aircraft to Bengaluru this year.
In a sign of changing times, seven of the eleven foreign military aircraft on display will be American --- two F-15C Eagles, two F-16C Fighting Falcons, one Boeing KC-135 tanker, one C-17 Globemaster III and a P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft. The IAF flies the C-17, while the navy operates an Indian version of the P-8A, called the P-8I.
Besides these American aircraft, three French Rafale fighters --- shortlisted for acquisition by the IAF --- will fly aerobatics displays. In addition, there will be one Brazilian Embraer EMB-145 jet.
American companies will similarly dominate the exhibition area. Of 328 defence companies from 33 countries participating in Aero India 2015, America will have the largest representation with 64 companies. Following the US will be France (58 companies), the UK (48), Russia (41) and Israel (25).
According to defence analysis group IHS Jane’s, the US supplanted Russia in 2013 as India’s biggest source of weaponry, supplying $1.9 billion out of the $5.9 billion worth of equipment imported that year, almost 30 per cent of arms imports. The figures for 2014 have not yet been released.
The number of foreign companies participating has risen sharply from 212 in Aero India 2013 to 328 this year. Similarly, Indian participation has risen from 156 companies in the last air show to 266 this year.
These defence companies are hoping to benefit from the prime minister’s “Make in India” programme, which is the theme of Aero India 2015. Besides defence manufacturing, the exhibition will also include airport infrastructure and civil aviation.
For the first time there will be participation from three states that wish to promote defence industry --- Karnataka, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh.
Like always, the Aero India show has been organised in the massive Yelahanka Air Force Base, just outside Bengaluru. On 2,50,000 square metres of display area on the sprawling Yelahanka tarmac, a total of 72 aircraft --- including non-military aircraft like business jets --- will be displayed.
Inside the massive hangars, the DEO has created 24,403 square metres of indoor display area, where foreign exhibitors are paying the equivalent of Rs 50,000 per square metre to display their products (Indian companies pay about Rs 35,000 per square metre).
For modest hospitality chalets alongside the runway, where foreign companies can ply important visitors with food and drinks while they watch air displays, rents range from Rs 28-56 lakhs.
Four foreign aerobatics teams will fly twice-daily displays, including the acclaimed Flying Bulls from the Czech Republic. An American team from its Special Forces will do parachuting displays.
India’s famed display team, Sarang, will perform aerobatics in Dhruv helicopters designed and built by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. The IAF’s fixed-wing aerobatics team, the Surya Kirans, will not perform, as it is transitioning from its old Kiran Mark II aircraft to Hawk advanced jet trainers.
The steep rates have not deterred exhibitors, with every square metre of space already sold out. In 2010, India had overtaken China as the world’s biggest importer of defence equipment, says Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Aero India shows are organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation (DEO), a defence ministry wing. Run biennially on odd years in Bengaluru, Aero India is the country’s premier air exhibition. On even years, the DEO runs the Defexpo exhibition in New Delhi, which focuses on land and naval systems.
Aero India 2015: MoD says it doesn’t get bigger than this
Bengaluru, Feb 09: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Monday blew the conch for the 10th edition of Aero India 2015. It is now confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chant newer mantras to attract more devotees towards the Make in India ‘temple of hope.' Modi will inaugurate the five-day show in Bengaluru, being branded as the biggest ever, from February 18.
Addressing a group of aerospace and defence journalists via video conferencing from Delhi, Mohan Kumar, Secretary Defence Production, said that besides aerospace, defence and civil aviation, this edition will also showcase sectors like defence manufacturing and airport infrastructure. The biennial event is organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation (DEO), under the command and control of the MoD.
"Among the many firsts of this year's event will be an Investors' Summit and Global CEOs' Conference with focus on Make in India. The event will be chaired by Defence Minister (Manohar Parrikar). There will be around 300 CEOs (150 each from India and abroad) attending this year's show," Mohan Kumar said.
He said the gross area has doubled from 125000 sq.m in 2013 to 250000 sq.m in 2015. "We are expecting 1,50,000 business visitors against 1,00,000 in the previous show," Kumar said.
Will the show stay in Bengaluru next time?
To a specific question from OneIndia, whether the next edition of Aero India (2017) will be moved out of Bengaluru, Kumar said: "We have no idea." However, sources said that one group of officials within the MoD, backed by a section of aerospace and defence industry, are batting for a shift in the venue from next time. Bengaluru's growing infrastructure, the high-rise buildings, sky-rocketing rentals, limited possibility to expand the show area at Air Force Station Yelahanka are some of the factors cited for this thought process.
Make in India and MoD's role
To another query whether the MoD is willing to go the extra mile to support the private industries to jump on to the Make in India wagon, Kumar said: "Make in India is still in the initial stages. Leading industries will be willing to come onboard without any hesitation. We are ready to help the MSMEs. The level of indigenisation is not very satisfactory in defence. The offset is also not moving on the designed line. We are now trying to create a data of capable Indian industries," Kumar said.
US leading participant
The United States is a leading participant with 64 companies, while France comes second with 58 companies, followed by UK (48), Russia (41), Israel (25), Germany (17) among others. There are 33 countries participating at this edition of the show compared to 29 in 2013. MoD says China will not be participating this time.
Besides 54 ministerial and other high-level delegations from several countries that are slated to attend the inaugural event, the exhibition will also see participation by over 600 companies, including 295 Indian and 328 foreign companies.
US Special Forces make an entry
The number of aircraft participating in static and air displays is tentatively 72, but the officials say that this could breach the century mark in the next one week. In addition to the popular Sarang aerobatic team from the Indian Air Force, air display teams from the Scandinavian Air Show Team (Sweden), Aero Superbatics Limited and Airborne Service Limited (both from UK), Flying Bulls Aerobatic Team (Czech Republic) and the Open Sky Jump Team (US Special Forces) are ready to adorn the star status during the show. The Russian Knights aerobatic team, which was a major hit during Aero India 2013, will be missing in action this time.
The Indian flying team will have LCH, Tejas, Dhruv, Rudra, Sukhoi and Tiger Moth. Among the foreign military aircraft that will be seen at the air show include F-15C Eagle, Lockheed F-16C, Boeing KC-135, Boeing C-17, Rafale and Embraer EMB-145I. The foreign civil aircraft participation includes PC-12 NG, Falcon 2000, Phenom 100E, Boeing B 75, Boeing A 75, Viking, Catwalk, WASP, RRJ 95, EMB 505, Bell 407 GX Helicopter, King Air 350 ER, 19-seater Turbo Prop AI Industry, Z Lin Z 50 LX, OmaSud Sky Car, Falcon 7 X and Dornier 228-New Gen.
24x7 ticket counter at KIAL
According to Mayaskar Deo Singh, Director, DEO, a 24x7 ticket counter has been opened at the Kempegowda International Airport. "Tickets can be purchased only via online and there's no option for cash payment. Ticket sale windows are already open at all Axis Bank branches. Parents are advised not to bring toddlers and young children. With the military jets spitting ear-splitting noise, it will be even unsafe for pregnant women to attend the show," says Singh.
He wanted the general public to strictly public to strictly follow the sign boards to avoid traffic congestion.
MoD spokesperson Sitanshu Kar said that the media registration for this year's show has crossed all previous records.
(With inputs from Group Capt T K Singha, MoD. Photos: Basani Satheesh Kumar, MoD)
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to Bengaluru next Wednesday to inaugurate the five-day Aero India 2015, America will be for the first time the largest foreign presence at India’s premier air exhibition.
Although the Indian Air Force (IAF) flies predominantly Russian aircraft, and Moscow has traditionally made a splash at previous Aero India shows, Russia is sending no military aircraft to Bengaluru this year.
In a sign of changing times, seven of the eleven foreign military aircraft on display will be American --- two F-15C Eagles, two F-16C Fighting Falcons, one Boeing KC-135 tanker, one C-17 Globemaster III and a P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft. The IAF flies the C-17, while the navy operates an Indian version of the P-8A, called the P-8I.
Besides these American aircraft, three French Rafale fighters --- shortlisted for acquisition by the IAF --- will fly aerobatics displays. In addition, there will be one Brazilian Embraer EMB-145 jet.
American companies will similarly dominate the exhibition area. Of 328 defence companies from 33 countries participating in Aero India 2015, America will have the largest representation with 64 companies. Following the US will be France (58 companies), the UK (48), Russia (41) and Israel (25).
According to defence analysis group IHS Jane’s, the US supplanted Russia in 2013 as India’s biggest source of weaponry, supplying $1.9 billion out of the $5.9 billion worth of equipment imported that year, almost 30 per cent of arms imports. The figures for 2014 have not yet been released.
The number of foreign companies participating has risen sharply from 212 in Aero India 2013 to 328 this year. Similarly, Indian participation has risen from 156 companies in the last air show to 266 this year.
These defence companies are hoping to benefit from the prime minister’s “Make in India” programme, which is the theme of Aero India 2015. Besides defence manufacturing, the exhibition will also include airport infrastructure and civil aviation.
For the first time there will be participation from three states that wish to promote defence industry --- Karnataka, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh.
Like always, the Aero India show has been organised in the massive Yelahanka Air Force Base, just outside Bengaluru. On 2,50,000 square metres of display area on the sprawling Yelahanka tarmac, a total of 72 aircraft --- including non-military aircraft like business jets --- will be displayed.
Inside the massive hangars, the DEO has created 24,403 square metres of indoor display area, where foreign exhibitors are paying the equivalent of Rs 50,000 per square metre to display their products (Indian companies pay about Rs 35,000 per square metre).
For modest hospitality chalets alongside the runway, where foreign companies can ply important visitors with food and drinks while they watch air displays, rents range from Rs 28-56 lakhs.
Four foreign aerobatics teams will fly twice-daily displays, including the acclaimed Flying Bulls from the Czech Republic. An American team from its Special Forces will do parachuting displays.
India’s famed display team, Sarang, will perform aerobatics in Dhruv helicopters designed and built by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. The IAF’s fixed-wing aerobatics team, the Surya Kirans, will not perform, as it is transitioning from its old Kiran Mark II aircraft to Hawk advanced jet trainers.
The steep rates have not deterred exhibitors, with every square metre of space already sold out. In 2010, India had overtaken China as the world’s biggest importer of defence equipment, says Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Aero India shows are organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation (DEO), a defence ministry wing. Run biennially on odd years in Bengaluru, Aero India is the country’s premier air exhibition. On even years, the DEO runs the Defexpo exhibition in New Delhi, which focuses on land and naval systems.
Aero India 2015: MoD says it doesn’t get bigger than this
Bengaluru, Feb 09: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Monday blew the conch for the 10th edition of Aero India 2015. It is now confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chant newer mantras to attract more devotees towards the Make in India ‘temple of hope.' Modi will inaugurate the five-day show in Bengaluru, being branded as the biggest ever, from February 18.
Addressing a group of aerospace and defence journalists via video conferencing from Delhi, Mohan Kumar, Secretary Defence Production, said that besides aerospace, defence and civil aviation, this edition will also showcase sectors like defence manufacturing and airport infrastructure. The biennial event is organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation (DEO), under the command and control of the MoD.
"Among the many firsts of this year's event will be an Investors' Summit and Global CEOs' Conference with focus on Make in India. The event will be chaired by Defence Minister (Manohar Parrikar). There will be around 300 CEOs (150 each from India and abroad) attending this year's show," Mohan Kumar said.
He said the gross area has doubled from 125000 sq.m in 2013 to 250000 sq.m in 2015. "We are expecting 1,50,000 business visitors against 1,00,000 in the previous show," Kumar said.
Will the show stay in Bengaluru next time?
To a specific question from OneIndia, whether the next edition of Aero India (2017) will be moved out of Bengaluru, Kumar said: "We have no idea." However, sources said that one group of officials within the MoD, backed by a section of aerospace and defence industry, are batting for a shift in the venue from next time. Bengaluru's growing infrastructure, the high-rise buildings, sky-rocketing rentals, limited possibility to expand the show area at Air Force Station Yelahanka are some of the factors cited for this thought process.
Make in India and MoD's role
To another query whether the MoD is willing to go the extra mile to support the private industries to jump on to the Make in India wagon, Kumar said: "Make in India is still in the initial stages. Leading industries will be willing to come onboard without any hesitation. We are ready to help the MSMEs. The level of indigenisation is not very satisfactory in defence. The offset is also not moving on the designed line. We are now trying to create a data of capable Indian industries," Kumar said.
US leading participant
The United States is a leading participant with 64 companies, while France comes second with 58 companies, followed by UK (48), Russia (41), Israel (25), Germany (17) among others. There are 33 countries participating at this edition of the show compared to 29 in 2013. MoD says China will not be participating this time.
Besides 54 ministerial and other high-level delegations from several countries that are slated to attend the inaugural event, the exhibition will also see participation by over 600 companies, including 295 Indian and 328 foreign companies.
US Special Forces make an entry
The number of aircraft participating in static and air displays is tentatively 72, but the officials say that this could breach the century mark in the next one week. In addition to the popular Sarang aerobatic team from the Indian Air Force, air display teams from the Scandinavian Air Show Team (Sweden), Aero Superbatics Limited and Airborne Service Limited (both from UK), Flying Bulls Aerobatic Team (Czech Republic) and the Open Sky Jump Team (US Special Forces) are ready to adorn the star status during the show. The Russian Knights aerobatic team, which was a major hit during Aero India 2013, will be missing in action this time.
The Indian flying team will have LCH, Tejas, Dhruv, Rudra, Sukhoi and Tiger Moth. Among the foreign military aircraft that will be seen at the air show include F-15C Eagle, Lockheed F-16C, Boeing KC-135, Boeing C-17, Rafale and Embraer EMB-145I. The foreign civil aircraft participation includes PC-12 NG, Falcon 2000, Phenom 100E, Boeing B 75, Boeing A 75, Viking, Catwalk, WASP, RRJ 95, EMB 505, Bell 407 GX Helicopter, King Air 350 ER, 19-seater Turbo Prop AI Industry, Z Lin Z 50 LX, OmaSud Sky Car, Falcon 7 X and Dornier 228-New Gen.
24x7 ticket counter at KIAL
According to Mayaskar Deo Singh, Director, DEO, a 24x7 ticket counter has been opened at the Kempegowda International Airport. "Tickets can be purchased only via online and there's no option for cash payment. Ticket sale windows are already open at all Axis Bank branches. Parents are advised not to bring toddlers and young children. With the military jets spitting ear-splitting noise, it will be even unsafe for pregnant women to attend the show," says Singh.
He wanted the general public to strictly public to strictly follow the sign boards to avoid traffic congestion.
MoD spokesperson Sitanshu Kar said that the media registration for this year's show has crossed all previous records.
(With inputs from Group Capt T K Singha, MoD. Photos: Basani Satheesh Kumar, MoD)
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F-15 with modified avionics can fire anti-satellite weapon from 38,000 ft in a supersonic zoom climb. AeroIndia2015
BAE SYSTEMS’ AERO INDIA SHOWCASE UNDERSCORES COMMITMENT TO MAKE IN INDIA
Encouraged by Prime Minister Modi’s call to Make in India, BAE Systems’ showcase at the tenth edition of Aero India extends its Make in India commitment to a range of platforms and technologies.
Building on the success of its flagship programme in India on the Hawk advanced jet trainer , the Company’s Pavilion emphasizes the continued development of Hawk’s training, performance and operational capabilities. Marking the Company’s continued progress in partnering Bharat Electronic Limited in the country’s first ‘Make India’ programme, Tactical Communications Systems, the pavilion will dedicate a section to the “Internet for the battlespace” or secure, deployable broadband voice, data and video communications systems.
India is the largest operator of the Hawk advanced jet trainer with 123 aircraft ordered to date, of which over 90 have been delivered to the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy. The Indian Hawks in service have clocked up over 75,000 flying hours. BAE Systems has commenced contract negotiations with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on a potential order to supply products and services for the manufacture of a further 20 Hawk aircraft. The aircraft, to be built by HAL in Bengaluru, will fulfil the Indian Air Force’s requirement for its prestigious aerobatic team.
Making its debut this year is the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS™) rocket. Developed as a highly cost-effective solution that leverages the military’s existing infrastructure and inventory, the APKWS rocket turns a standard unguided 2.75-inch (70 millimeter) rocket into a precision laser-guided rocket to give warfighters a low-cost surgical strike capability. Currently in its third year of full rate production, the APKWS rocket has been successfully demonstrated on more than a dozen fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms including AH-64 Apache, the F-16, the Bell 407, and the AH-1W. Building on in-theater success by the U.S. Marines, the APKWS rocket has been chosen by The Kingdom of Jordan for its CASA-235 light gunship aircraft.
The Company’s showcase this year has an array of equipment targeted towards India’s rapidly expanding military helicopter fleet. This includes the S3000 and Mission Adaptable Crew Seats (MACS). The Striker helmet-mounted display (HMD) too will be present at the Show. Now in service on the Eurofighter Typhoon, the Striker provides comfort, protection, and helmet stability for both fixed- and rotary-wing platforms such as the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), Apache and the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH).
In addition, on display will be Broadsword SPINE™, connected electronic equipment for the clothing of armed forces, fire and rescue services, and law enforcement.
Leading BAE Systems’ participation at South Asia’s premier air show is Chris Boardman – Managing Director, Military Air and Information, along with Stephen Timms, Managing Director - Defence Information, Training and Services, John Brosnan - Managing Director, India and South East Asia, Dean McCumiskey - Director, Business Development, Military Air and Information, Michael Christie – Director Strategy & Market Development and Chief Technologist , and Mark Simpkins -Vice President and General Manager, India.
Chris Boardman, Managing Director, Military Air and Information, said, “We have a long history of working with industry in India. Through our various programmes we have worked closely together to develop skills and capabilities in the Defence Industry. Our commitment to this will not change and India remains central to our future strategy.”
John Brosnan, Managing Director, India & South East Asia, said, “The backdrop of Make in India at the show this time makes it an excellent platform for us to strengthen existing partnerships and activate new ones.”
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is one of the world’s leading defence, aerospace and security companies, with more than 80,000 employees across six continents. We serve the needs of our customers by delivering a wide range of advanced defence, aerospace and security solutions that provide a performance edge. We work together with local partners to develop, engineer, manufacture and support the innovations that increase defence sovereignty, sustain economies and safeguard commercial interests. We are committed to creating solutions that protect and strengthen nations, commerce, communities and people.
BAE Systems Aero India showcase underscores commitment to make in India - BAE Systems
BAE SYSTEMS’ AERO INDIA SHOWCASE UNDERSCORES COMMITMENT TO MAKE IN INDIA
Encouraged by Prime Minister Modi’s call to Make in India, BAE Systems’ showcase at the tenth edition of Aero India extends its Make in India commitment to a range of platforms and technologies.
Building on the success of its flagship programme in India on the Hawk advanced jet trainer , the Company’s Pavilion emphasizes the continued development of Hawk’s training, performance and operational capabilities. Marking the Company’s continued progress in partnering Bharat Electronic Limited in the country’s first ‘Make India’ programme, Tactical Communications Systems, the pavilion will dedicate a section to the “Internet for the battlespace” or secure, deployable broadband voice, data and video communications systems.
India is the largest operator of the Hawk advanced jet trainer with 123 aircraft ordered to date, of which over 90 have been delivered to the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy. The Indian Hawks in service have clocked up over 75,000 flying hours. BAE Systems has commenced contract negotiations with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on a potential order to supply products and services for the manufacture of a further 20 Hawk aircraft. The aircraft, to be built by HAL in Bengaluru, will fulfil the Indian Air Force’s requirement for its prestigious aerobatic team.
Making its debut this year is the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS™) rocket. Developed as a highly cost-effective solution that leverages the military’s existing infrastructure and inventory, the APKWS rocket turns a standard unguided 2.75-inch (70 millimeter) rocket into a precision laser-guided rocket to give warfighters a low-cost surgical strike capability. Currently in its third year of full rate production, the APKWS rocket has been successfully demonstrated on more than a dozen fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms including AH-64 Apache, the F-16, the Bell 407, and the AH-1W. Building on in-theater success by the U.S. Marines, the APKWS rocket has been chosen by The Kingdom of Jordan for its CASA-235 light gunship aircraft.
The Company’s showcase this year has an array of equipment targeted towards India’s rapidly expanding military helicopter fleet. This includes the S3000 and Mission Adaptable Crew Seats (MACS). The Striker helmet-mounted display (HMD) too will be present at the Show. Now in service on the Eurofighter Typhoon, the Striker provides comfort, protection, and helmet stability for both fixed- and rotary-wing platforms such as the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), Apache and the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH).
In addition, on display will be Broadsword SPINE™, connected electronic equipment for the clothing of armed forces, fire and rescue services, and law enforcement.
Leading BAE Systems’ participation at South Asia’s premier air show is Chris Boardman – Managing Director, Military Air and Information, along with Stephen Timms, Managing Director - Defence Information, Training and Services, John Brosnan - Managing Director, India and South East Asia, Dean McCumiskey - Director, Business Development, Military Air and Information, Michael Christie – Director Strategy & Market Development and Chief Technologist , and Mark Simpkins -Vice President and General Manager, India.
Chris Boardman, Managing Director, Military Air and Information, said, “We have a long history of working with industry in India. Through our various programmes we have worked closely together to develop skills and capabilities in the Defence Industry. Our commitment to this will not change and India remains central to our future strategy.”
John Brosnan, Managing Director, India & South East Asia, said, “The backdrop of Make in India at the show this time makes it an excellent platform for us to strengthen existing partnerships and activate new ones.”
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is one of the world’s leading defence, aerospace and security companies, with more than 80,000 employees across six continents. We serve the needs of our customers by delivering a wide range of advanced defence, aerospace and security solutions that provide a performance edge. We work together with local partners to develop, engineer, manufacture and support the innovations that increase defence sovereignty, sustain economies and safeguard commercial interests. We are committed to creating solutions that protect and strengthen nations, commerce, communities and people.
BAE Systems Aero India showcase underscores commitment to make in India - BAE Systems
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Finmeccanica to participate in Aero-India - The Times of India
TNN | Feb 10, 2015, 05.17 AM IST
NEW DELHI: The government has not barred Italian conglomerate Finmeccanica or any other scam-tainted arms company from participating in the five-day Aero-India, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bengaluru on February 18.
"We have not stopped any company from participating in Aero-India... there is no ban. Finmeccanica is participating, even though companies which are banned are not coming on their own," said a top defence official on Monday, in the run-up to the air show that will witness participation of 328 foreign and 295 Indian companies.
This marks yet another departure from the previous UPA regime's blacklisting policy, under which then defence minister A K Antony imposed indiscriminate blanket bans on arms companies facing corruption allegations. But the bans often proved counter-productive by adversely impacting military modernization projects in terms of new acquisitions and spares.
The Modi government, in turn, is working towards easing blacklisting norms as well as liberalizing the hiring of agents or "authorized Indian representatives" by foreign companies, as was first reported by TOI. It has already partially lifted the earlier whole-scale bans on Finmeccanica and heavy-duty Tatra trucks used to carry missiles and radars.
Finmeccanica had been evicted from the Def-Expo in New Delhi last February despite having booked exhibition space in the aftermath of the MoD's scrapping of the 556 million euro contract with the conglomerate's UK-based subsidiary AgustaWestland for 12 VVIP helicopters.
The Modi government, however, officially notified just "a partial ban" on Finmeccanica in August last year. It held that while no fresh arms deals would be inked with Finmeccanica if other armament companies could provide the same equipment, ongoing contracts with the Italian conglomerate would be allowed to continue unhindered.
The MoD is also going to put in place precise and transparent norms for foreign companies to hire agents in India with declared fees. The hiring of agents -- not to be confused with illegal middlemen -- is permitted by the defence procurement procedure since 2001 but just a handful have come forward to get themselves registered till now due to stringent norms and convoluted procedures.
http://tass.ru/en/world/776583
February 10, 13:11 UTC+3
The United States will be represented by 64
NEW DELHI, February 10. /TASS/. A total of 41 Russian companies will attend India’s main air show due on February 18-22 in Bangalore in the state of Karnataka, the Indian Defense Ministry reported on its website on Tuesday.
The Russian companies, which will attend the Aero India-2015 air show, include state hi-tech corporation Rostec, state arms seller Rosoboronexport, the Almaz-Antei conglomerate, which develops S-300 and S-400 air defense systems, Russian Helicopters rotocraft producer, the United Aircraft-Building Corporation and the Sukhoi, MiG and Irkut civilian and military aircraft manufacturers.
The United States will be represented by 64 companies at the Indian air show, which will be attended by firms from 33 countries, including Israel, the UK and France.
The Russian-Indian joint venture BrahMos Aerospace confirmed to TASS news agency that it would also attend the Bangalore air show. The JV will feature full-scale mock-ups of its BrahMos-A supersonic cruise missile scheduled to be test-fired from a Sukhoi Su-30MKI (Flanker H) multirole fighter in March, and also a small-size copy of its future Brahmos-2 hypersonic missile.
TNN | Feb 10, 2015, 05.17 AM IST
NEW DELHI: The government has not barred Italian conglomerate Finmeccanica or any other scam-tainted arms company from participating in the five-day Aero-India, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bengaluru on February 18.
"We have not stopped any company from participating in Aero-India... there is no ban. Finmeccanica is participating, even though companies which are banned are not coming on their own," said a top defence official on Monday, in the run-up to the air show that will witness participation of 328 foreign and 295 Indian companies.
This marks yet another departure from the previous UPA regime's blacklisting policy, under which then defence minister A K Antony imposed indiscriminate blanket bans on arms companies facing corruption allegations. But the bans often proved counter-productive by adversely impacting military modernization projects in terms of new acquisitions and spares.
The Modi government, in turn, is working towards easing blacklisting norms as well as liberalizing the hiring of agents or "authorized Indian representatives" by foreign companies, as was first reported by TOI. It has already partially lifted the earlier whole-scale bans on Finmeccanica and heavy-duty Tatra trucks used to carry missiles and radars.
Finmeccanica had been evicted from the Def-Expo in New Delhi last February despite having booked exhibition space in the aftermath of the MoD's scrapping of the 556 million euro contract with the conglomerate's UK-based subsidiary AgustaWestland for 12 VVIP helicopters.
The Modi government, however, officially notified just "a partial ban" on Finmeccanica in August last year. It held that while no fresh arms deals would be inked with Finmeccanica if other armament companies could provide the same equipment, ongoing contracts with the Italian conglomerate would be allowed to continue unhindered.
The MoD is also going to put in place precise and transparent norms for foreign companies to hire agents in India with declared fees. The hiring of agents -- not to be confused with illegal middlemen -- is permitted by the defence procurement procedure since 2001 but just a handful have come forward to get themselves registered till now due to stringent norms and convoluted procedures.
http://tass.ru/en/world/776583
February 10, 13:11 UTC+3
The United States will be represented by 64
NEW DELHI, February 10. /TASS/. A total of 41 Russian companies will attend India’s main air show due on February 18-22 in Bangalore in the state of Karnataka, the Indian Defense Ministry reported on its website on Tuesday.
The Russian companies, which will attend the Aero India-2015 air show, include state hi-tech corporation Rostec, state arms seller Rosoboronexport, the Almaz-Antei conglomerate, which develops S-300 and S-400 air defense systems, Russian Helicopters rotocraft producer, the United Aircraft-Building Corporation and the Sukhoi, MiG and Irkut civilian and military aircraft manufacturers.
The United States will be represented by 64 companies at the Indian air show, which will be attended by firms from 33 countries, including Israel, the UK and France.
The Russian-Indian joint venture BrahMos Aerospace confirmed to TASS news agency that it would also attend the Bangalore air show. The JV will feature full-scale mock-ups of its BrahMos-A supersonic cruise missile scheduled to be test-fired from a Sukhoi Su-30MKI (Flanker H) multirole fighter in March, and also a small-size copy of its future Brahmos-2 hypersonic missile.
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Aero India 2015: MoD says it doesn’t get bigger than this
Bengaluru, Feb 09: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Monday blew the conch for the 10th edition of Aero India 2015. It is now confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chant newer mantras to attract more devotees towards the Make in India ‘temple of hope.' Modi will inaugurate the five-day show in Bengaluru, being branded as the biggest ever, from February 18.
Addressing a group of aerospace and defence journalists via video conferencing from Delhi, Mohan Kumar, Secretary Defence Production, said that besides aerospace, defence and civil aviation, this edition will also showcase sectors like defence manufacturing and airport infrastructure. The biennial event is organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation (DEO), under the command and control of the MoD.
"Among the many firsts of this year's event will be an Investors' Summit and Global CEOs' Conference with focus on Make in India. The event will be chaired by Defence Minister (Manohar Parrikar). There will be around 300 CEOs (150 each from India and abroad) attending this year's show," Mohan Kumar said.
He said the gross area has doubled from 125000 sq.m in 2013 to 250000 sq.m in 2015. "We are expecting 1,50,000 business visitors against 1,00,000 in the previous show," Kumar said.
Will the show stay in Bengaluru next time?
To a specific question from OneIndia, whether the next edition of Aero India (2017) will be moved out of Bengaluru, Kumar said: "We have no idea." However, sources said that one group of officials within the MoD, backed by a section of aerospace and defence industry, are batting for a shift in the venue from next time. Bengaluru's growing infrastructure, the high-rise buildings, sky-rocketing rentals, limited possibility to expand the show area at Air Force Station Yelahanka are some of the factors cited for this thought process.
Make in India and MoD's role
To another query whether the MoD is willing to go the extra mile to support the private industries to jump on to the Make in India wagon, Kumar said: "Make in India is still in the initial stages. Leading industries will be willing to come onboard without any hesitation. We are ready to help the MSMEs. The level of indigenisation is not very satisfactory in defence. The offset is also not moving on the designed line. We are now trying to create a data of capable Indian industries," Kumar said.
US leading participant
The United States is a leading participant with 64 companies, while France comes second with 58 companies, followed by UK (48), Russia (41), Israel (25), Germany (17) among others. There are 33 countries participating at this edition of the show compared to 29 in 2013. MoD says China will not be participating this time.
Besides 54 ministerial and other high-level delegations from several countries that are slated to attend the inaugural event, the exhibition will also see participation by over 600 companies, including 295 Indian and 328 foreign companies.
US Special Forces make an entry
The number of aircraft participating in static and air displays is tentatively 72, but the officials say that this could breach the century mark in the next one week. In addition to the popular Sarang aerobatic team from the Indian Air Force, air display teams from the Scandinavian Air Show Team (Sweden), Aero Superbatics Limited and Airborne Service Limited (both from UK), Flying Bulls Aerobatic Team (Czech Republic) and the Open Sky Jump Team (US Special Forces) are ready to adorn the star status during the show. The Russian Knights aerobatic team, which was a major hit during Aero India 2013, will be missing in action this time.
The Indian flying team will have LCH, Tejas, Dhruv, Rudra, Sukhoi and Tiger Moth. Among the foreign military aircraft that will be seen at the air show include F-15C Eagle, Lockheed F-16C, Boeing KC-135, Boeing C-17, Rafale and Embraer EMB-145I. The foreign civil aircraft participation includes PC-12 NG, Falcon 2000, Phenom 100E, Boeing B 75, Boeing A 75, Viking, Catwalk, WASP, RRJ 95, EMB 505, Bell 407 GX Helicopter, King Air 350 ER, 19-seater Turbo Prop AI Industry, Z Lin Z 50 LX, OmaSud Sky Car, Falcon 7 X and Dornier 228-New Gen.
24x7 ticket counter at KIAL
According to Mayaskar Deo Singh, Director, DEO, a 24x7 ticket counter has been opened at the Kempegowda International Airport. "Tickets can be purchased only via online and there's no option for cash payment. Ticket sale windows are already open at all Axis Bank branches. Parents are advised not to bring toddlers and young children. With the military jets spitting ear-splitting noise, it will be even unsafe for pregnant women to attend the show," says Singh.
He wanted the general public to strictly public to strictly follow the sign boards to avoid traffic congestion.
MoD spokesperson Sitanshu Kar said that the media registration for this year's show has crossed all previous records.
Aero India 2015: MoD says it doesn’t get bigger than this - Oneindia
Bengaluru, Feb 09: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Monday blew the conch for the 10th edition of Aero India 2015. It is now confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chant newer mantras to attract more devotees towards the Make in India ‘temple of hope.' Modi will inaugurate the five-day show in Bengaluru, being branded as the biggest ever, from February 18.
Addressing a group of aerospace and defence journalists via video conferencing from Delhi, Mohan Kumar, Secretary Defence Production, said that besides aerospace, defence and civil aviation, this edition will also showcase sectors like defence manufacturing and airport infrastructure. The biennial event is organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation (DEO), under the command and control of the MoD.
"Among the many firsts of this year's event will be an Investors' Summit and Global CEOs' Conference with focus on Make in India. The event will be chaired by Defence Minister (Manohar Parrikar). There will be around 300 CEOs (150 each from India and abroad) attending this year's show," Mohan Kumar said.
He said the gross area has doubled from 125000 sq.m in 2013 to 250000 sq.m in 2015. "We are expecting 1,50,000 business visitors against 1,00,000 in the previous show," Kumar said.
Will the show stay in Bengaluru next time?
To a specific question from OneIndia, whether the next edition of Aero India (2017) will be moved out of Bengaluru, Kumar said: "We have no idea." However, sources said that one group of officials within the MoD, backed by a section of aerospace and defence industry, are batting for a shift in the venue from next time. Bengaluru's growing infrastructure, the high-rise buildings, sky-rocketing rentals, limited possibility to expand the show area at Air Force Station Yelahanka are some of the factors cited for this thought process.
Make in India and MoD's role
To another query whether the MoD is willing to go the extra mile to support the private industries to jump on to the Make in India wagon, Kumar said: "Make in India is still in the initial stages. Leading industries will be willing to come onboard without any hesitation. We are ready to help the MSMEs. The level of indigenisation is not very satisfactory in defence. The offset is also not moving on the designed line. We are now trying to create a data of capable Indian industries," Kumar said.
US leading participant
The United States is a leading participant with 64 companies, while France comes second with 58 companies, followed by UK (48), Russia (41), Israel (25), Germany (17) among others. There are 33 countries participating at this edition of the show compared to 29 in 2013. MoD says China will not be participating this time.
Besides 54 ministerial and other high-level delegations from several countries that are slated to attend the inaugural event, the exhibition will also see participation by over 600 companies, including 295 Indian and 328 foreign companies.
US Special Forces make an entry
The number of aircraft participating in static and air displays is tentatively 72, but the officials say that this could breach the century mark in the next one week. In addition to the popular Sarang aerobatic team from the Indian Air Force, air display teams from the Scandinavian Air Show Team (Sweden), Aero Superbatics Limited and Airborne Service Limited (both from UK), Flying Bulls Aerobatic Team (Czech Republic) and the Open Sky Jump Team (US Special Forces) are ready to adorn the star status during the show. The Russian Knights aerobatic team, which was a major hit during Aero India 2013, will be missing in action this time.
The Indian flying team will have LCH, Tejas, Dhruv, Rudra, Sukhoi and Tiger Moth. Among the foreign military aircraft that will be seen at the air show include F-15C Eagle, Lockheed F-16C, Boeing KC-135, Boeing C-17, Rafale and Embraer EMB-145I. The foreign civil aircraft participation includes PC-12 NG, Falcon 2000, Phenom 100E, Boeing B 75, Boeing A 75, Viking, Catwalk, WASP, RRJ 95, EMB 505, Bell 407 GX Helicopter, King Air 350 ER, 19-seater Turbo Prop AI Industry, Z Lin Z 50 LX, OmaSud Sky Car, Falcon 7 X and Dornier 228-New Gen.
24x7 ticket counter at KIAL
According to Mayaskar Deo Singh, Director, DEO, a 24x7 ticket counter has been opened at the Kempegowda International Airport. "Tickets can be purchased only via online and there's no option for cash payment. Ticket sale windows are already open at all Axis Bank branches. Parents are advised not to bring toddlers and young children. With the military jets spitting ear-splitting noise, it will be even unsafe for pregnant women to attend the show," says Singh.
He wanted the general public to strictly public to strictly follow the sign boards to avoid traffic congestion.
MoD spokesperson Sitanshu Kar said that the media registration for this year's show has crossed all previous records.
Aero India 2015: MoD says it doesn’t get bigger than this - Oneindia
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Over 40 Russian firms to attend Aero India-2015 air show
A total of 41 Russian companies will attend India’s main air show due on February 18-22 in Bangalore in the state of Karnataka, the Indian Defense Ministry reported on its website on Tuesday.
The Russian companies, which will attend the Aero India-2015 air show, include state hi-tech corporation Rostec, state arms seller Rosoboronexport, the Almaz-Antei conglomerate, which develops S-300 and S-400 air defense systems, Russian Helicopters rotocraft producer, the United Aircraft-Building Corporation and the Sukhoi, MiG and Irkut civilian and military aircraft manufacturers.
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The United States will be represented by 64 companies at the Indian air show, which will be attended by firms from 33 countries, including Israel, the UK and France.
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The Russian-Indian joint venture BrahMos Aerospace confirmed to TASS news agency that it would also attend the Bangalore air show. The JV will feature full-scale mock-ups of its BrahMos-A supersonic cruise missile scheduled to be test-fired from a Sukhoi Su-30MKI (Flanker H) multirole fighter in March, and also a small-size copy of its future Brahmos-2 hypersonic missile.
A total of 41 Russian companies will attend India’s main air show due on February 18-22 in Bangalore in the state of Karnataka, the Indian Defense Ministry reported on its website on Tuesday.
The Russian companies, which will attend the Aero India-2015 air show, include state hi-tech corporation Rostec, state arms seller Rosoboronexport, the Almaz-Antei conglomerate, which develops S-300 and S-400 air defense systems, Russian Helicopters rotocraft producer, the United Aircraft-Building Corporation and the Sukhoi, MiG and Irkut civilian and military aircraft manufacturers.
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The United States will be represented by 64 companies at the Indian air show, which will be attended by firms from 33 countries, including Israel, the UK and France.
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The Russian-Indian joint venture BrahMos Aerospace confirmed to TASS news agency that it would also attend the Bangalore air show. The JV will feature full-scale mock-ups of its BrahMos-A supersonic cruise missile scheduled to be test-fired from a Sukhoi Su-30MKI (Flanker H) multirole fighter in March, and also a small-size copy of its future Brahmos-2 hypersonic missile.
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Bell to exhibit gen-next 407 GX at Aero India
Bengaluru, Feb 12: Bell Helicopter has lined up a fine array of its latest military and commercial rotorcraft offerings during the upcoming Aero India 2015. The much-talked about unarmed Bell 407GX will be on the static display during show hours.
Bell Helicopter and Textron Systems recently announced an agreement establishing Dynamatic Technologies Limited of Bangalore as a single source supplier of major airframe assemblies for the Bell 407GX and 407GT over the next seven years.
"Both companies remain engaged in identifying additional business opportunities to further build on Dynamatic's premier supplier capabilities as Bell Helicopter looks to invest and expand operations and product offerings in India," a Bell official said.
Commenting on its the gen-next Bell 407GT tactical light commercial helicopter, Bell officials said that it is an ideal aircraft for armed reconnaissance surveillance, bringing together the Garmin G1000H flight deck with precision weapons capability.
"The aircraft offers a highly flexible and configurable modern weapons system to meet various mission and operational needs with the capacity to carry personnel inside a closed cabin," an official said.
MBDA hopeful of revival of SRSAM project
The MBDA France officials are hoping that the Indian government will take a fresh look at the Short Range Surface to Air Missile (SRSAM) project. During a recent select-media briefing ahead of Aero India 2015, the MBDA officials said that the MBDA partnership will be a major boost to Indian defence industry sector and the government's Make in India strategy.
The officials say that India can expect a great degree of transfer of technology from the French government, at a level never before provided, anywhere else in the world. "MBDA will provide the necessary expertise such as high fidelity models so that automated production lines can be set up in India for missile, seeker and subassembly production. India will have full autonomy for future missile development and production," an MBDA official said.
He said the first deliveries to the Indian armed forces will begin within three years after the project takes off.
"We are working with on 5th generation ATGM (anti-tank guided missile) for France with an expected delivery in 2017. Last year MBDA had proposed to India the prospect of jointly developing a fifth generation ATGM aimed at India's own specific requirements, offering full transfer of the de-risked technology currently being worked on for the French Army," the top MBDA official said.
He said DRDO to be the design authority supported by MBDA in the development of a family of identical caliber missiles with ranges and platforms to be determined by India (ranges from 2.5 km to 10 km, platforms to include helicopters, armoured vehicles, tripods.)
However, a top DRDO official in the Missile Complex told OneIndia that the fate of the SR-SAM project is not known to them as well. "It's a government decision and as far as we know the project has been shelved," an official said.
More FDI must flow in defence sector: Tatas
The Tata Group of companies pitched hard to propel Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ‘Make in India' dream a reality through increased flow of investments into the domestic defence sector.
Mukund Rajan, a key face in the group told media ahead of Aero India 2015 the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into domestic defence sector has been very meagre in the last 15 years. "It is startling how little FDI has come into India in the past 15 years. A mere $4.94 million has come as FDI in the defence and aerospace sector in India since 2000," Rajan said.
The Tata group has already made inroads in some of the critical aerospace and defence programmes in the country. He said the group's current order book position aerospace and defence sector is Rs 10,000 crore-plus.
As reported by OneIndia earlier, the company is the lone bidder for the Avro replacement programme, which is now stuck at the Defence Acquisition Council level. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) had launched an open campaign against the government decision to keep them out of the fray.
The tender had sought foreign OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to identify an Indian partner other than HAL, to supply 16 aircraft from their original facilities and provide ToT (Transfer of Technology) for manufacturing the remaining 40 aircraft by the Indian partner.
As per the tender, foreign OEM would remain as the main contractor and the Indian partner would only remain as a vendor. The Tata-Airbus consortium (Airbus Defence & Space and Tata Advanced Systems) has offered the Airbus C-295 as a replacement to the Avros. The project is worth Rs 13,000 crore.
Bell to exhibit gen-next 407 GX at Aero India - Oneindia
Airbus Group to organise recruitment fair at Aero India
Bengaluru, Feb 12: Team Airbus is landing in Aviation Capital of Bengaluru with a commitment to be part of government's ‘Make in India' programme.
At Aero India 2015, the Airbus Group will present a wide range of cutting-edge products and technologies including commercial platforms, military aircraft/helicopters and radars.
In a unique initiative that could provide immense opportunities for talented engineers in India, the Airbus Group is conducting a recruitment fair at the show. To be held during the last two days (public says) of Aero India 2015, the group will organize the recruitment fair at its pavilion for experienced aviation engineers.
"Airbus is looking for engineers with post-graduation or more for open positions in areas of avionics, structural analysis and repair a. Our HR representatives from the company will be available at the fair to meet interested candidates, review their CVs and guide them on the selection process," an Airbus official said.
Support for Make in India campaign
Yves Guillaume, President, India, Airbus Group, said that strong footprint it had developed in India over the years will come to play while supporting the government's ‘Make in India' campaign.
"We have been used to partnerships in India as is shown by our long standing collaborations with several Indian public and private companies as well as R&D organizations and academic institutions. We are enthusiastic about the ‘Make in India' campaign and are ready to leverage our existing local partnerships and invest in new ones to make the most of it.
Aero India offers the perfect setting to discuss our plans to Make in India with various stakeholders. We look forward to our participation in the show," says Guillaume.
On display at the Group's pavilion (No OD8) in front of Hall C, will be scale models of the world's most spacious passenger aircraft - A380 and the fuel efficient A320neo. Also on exhibition will be scale models of the A330MRTT mid-air refueller which has been selected by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the C295 transport aircraft which has been offered to India, in partnership with Tata, for the Avro replacement programme. Two ‘Made-in-India' products - High Accuracy Air Pressure
Measurement System and Structurally Integrated Antenna - are also going to be part of the display line up. Both these products have been developed at the Airbus Defence and Space engineering centre in Bengaluru.
Eyes Indian Navy, Army's expansion plans
At the show, the Airbus Group will be exhibiting a model of the EC725 which had recently undergone the field evaluation trials for the Indian Coast Guard's tender for 14 shore-based helicopters. The EC725, fitted with the relevant weaponry and sensor suites, can perfectly meet the Indian Navy's 120+ Naval Multirole Helicopter (NMRH) programme requirements and the Indian Army's 150+ Tactical Transport Helicopters' fleet expansion plan.
In addition, there will be models of the AS550 C3e Fennec and the AS565 MBe Panther. The Fennec is foreseen for the Indian Army's and Air Force's Reconnaissance & Surveillance Helicopter (RSH) campaign which was recently re-started under the ‘Buy and Make (Indian)' category.
The AS565 MBe Panther fits the requirements of India's Naval Utility Helicopter (NUH) programme which envisages acquisition of around 100 units. On the civil helicopter side, scale model of the single-engine EC130 T2 will be showcased.
Scale models of TANAN unmanned aircraft system, SPEXER 2000 border / coastal surveillance radar, MILDS missile warning system and TRS-3D multi-mode surveillance and target acquisition radar will also be presented
Airbus Group to organise recruitment fair at Aero India - Oneindia
Bengaluru, Feb 12: Bell Helicopter has lined up a fine array of its latest military and commercial rotorcraft offerings during the upcoming Aero India 2015. The much-talked about unarmed Bell 407GX will be on the static display during show hours.
Bell Helicopter and Textron Systems recently announced an agreement establishing Dynamatic Technologies Limited of Bangalore as a single source supplier of major airframe assemblies for the Bell 407GX and 407GT over the next seven years.
"Both companies remain engaged in identifying additional business opportunities to further build on Dynamatic's premier supplier capabilities as Bell Helicopter looks to invest and expand operations and product offerings in India," a Bell official said.
Commenting on its the gen-next Bell 407GT tactical light commercial helicopter, Bell officials said that it is an ideal aircraft for armed reconnaissance surveillance, bringing together the Garmin G1000H flight deck with precision weapons capability.
"The aircraft offers a highly flexible and configurable modern weapons system to meet various mission and operational needs with the capacity to carry personnel inside a closed cabin," an official said.
MBDA hopeful of revival of SRSAM project
The MBDA France officials are hoping that the Indian government will take a fresh look at the Short Range Surface to Air Missile (SRSAM) project. During a recent select-media briefing ahead of Aero India 2015, the MBDA officials said that the MBDA partnership will be a major boost to Indian defence industry sector and the government's Make in India strategy.
The officials say that India can expect a great degree of transfer of technology from the French government, at a level never before provided, anywhere else in the world. "MBDA will provide the necessary expertise such as high fidelity models so that automated production lines can be set up in India for missile, seeker and subassembly production. India will have full autonomy for future missile development and production," an MBDA official said.
He said the first deliveries to the Indian armed forces will begin within three years after the project takes off.
"We are working with on 5th generation ATGM (anti-tank guided missile) for France with an expected delivery in 2017. Last year MBDA had proposed to India the prospect of jointly developing a fifth generation ATGM aimed at India's own specific requirements, offering full transfer of the de-risked technology currently being worked on for the French Army," the top MBDA official said.
He said DRDO to be the design authority supported by MBDA in the development of a family of identical caliber missiles with ranges and platforms to be determined by India (ranges from 2.5 km to 10 km, platforms to include helicopters, armoured vehicles, tripods.)
However, a top DRDO official in the Missile Complex told OneIndia that the fate of the SR-SAM project is not known to them as well. "It's a government decision and as far as we know the project has been shelved," an official said.
More FDI must flow in defence sector: Tatas
The Tata Group of companies pitched hard to propel Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ‘Make in India' dream a reality through increased flow of investments into the domestic defence sector.
Mukund Rajan, a key face in the group told media ahead of Aero India 2015 the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into domestic defence sector has been very meagre in the last 15 years. "It is startling how little FDI has come into India in the past 15 years. A mere $4.94 million has come as FDI in the defence and aerospace sector in India since 2000," Rajan said.
The Tata group has already made inroads in some of the critical aerospace and defence programmes in the country. He said the group's current order book position aerospace and defence sector is Rs 10,000 crore-plus.
As reported by OneIndia earlier, the company is the lone bidder for the Avro replacement programme, which is now stuck at the Defence Acquisition Council level. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) had launched an open campaign against the government decision to keep them out of the fray.
The tender had sought foreign OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to identify an Indian partner other than HAL, to supply 16 aircraft from their original facilities and provide ToT (Transfer of Technology) for manufacturing the remaining 40 aircraft by the Indian partner.
As per the tender, foreign OEM would remain as the main contractor and the Indian partner would only remain as a vendor. The Tata-Airbus consortium (Airbus Defence & Space and Tata Advanced Systems) has offered the Airbus C-295 as a replacement to the Avros. The project is worth Rs 13,000 crore.
Bell to exhibit gen-next 407 GX at Aero India - Oneindia
Airbus Group to organise recruitment fair at Aero India
Bengaluru, Feb 12: Team Airbus is landing in Aviation Capital of Bengaluru with a commitment to be part of government's ‘Make in India' programme.
At Aero India 2015, the Airbus Group will present a wide range of cutting-edge products and technologies including commercial platforms, military aircraft/helicopters and radars.
In a unique initiative that could provide immense opportunities for talented engineers in India, the Airbus Group is conducting a recruitment fair at the show. To be held during the last two days (public says) of Aero India 2015, the group will organize the recruitment fair at its pavilion for experienced aviation engineers.
"Airbus is looking for engineers with post-graduation or more for open positions in areas of avionics, structural analysis and repair a. Our HR representatives from the company will be available at the fair to meet interested candidates, review their CVs and guide them on the selection process," an Airbus official said.
Support for Make in India campaign
Yves Guillaume, President, India, Airbus Group, said that strong footprint it had developed in India over the years will come to play while supporting the government's ‘Make in India' campaign.
"We have been used to partnerships in India as is shown by our long standing collaborations with several Indian public and private companies as well as R&D organizations and academic institutions. We are enthusiastic about the ‘Make in India' campaign and are ready to leverage our existing local partnerships and invest in new ones to make the most of it.
Aero India offers the perfect setting to discuss our plans to Make in India with various stakeholders. We look forward to our participation in the show," says Guillaume.
On display at the Group's pavilion (No OD8) in front of Hall C, will be scale models of the world's most spacious passenger aircraft - A380 and the fuel efficient A320neo. Also on exhibition will be scale models of the A330MRTT mid-air refueller which has been selected by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the C295 transport aircraft which has been offered to India, in partnership with Tata, for the Avro replacement programme. Two ‘Made-in-India' products - High Accuracy Air Pressure
Measurement System and Structurally Integrated Antenna - are also going to be part of the display line up. Both these products have been developed at the Airbus Defence and Space engineering centre in Bengaluru.
Eyes Indian Navy, Army's expansion plans
At the show, the Airbus Group will be exhibiting a model of the EC725 which had recently undergone the field evaluation trials for the Indian Coast Guard's tender for 14 shore-based helicopters. The EC725, fitted with the relevant weaponry and sensor suites, can perfectly meet the Indian Navy's 120+ Naval Multirole Helicopter (NMRH) programme requirements and the Indian Army's 150+ Tactical Transport Helicopters' fleet expansion plan.
In addition, there will be models of the AS550 C3e Fennec and the AS565 MBe Panther. The Fennec is foreseen for the Indian Army's and Air Force's Reconnaissance & Surveillance Helicopter (RSH) campaign which was recently re-started under the ‘Buy and Make (Indian)' category.
The AS565 MBe Panther fits the requirements of India's Naval Utility Helicopter (NUH) programme which envisages acquisition of around 100 units. On the civil helicopter side, scale model of the single-engine EC130 T2 will be showcased.
Scale models of TANAN unmanned aircraft system, SPEXER 2000 border / coastal surveillance radar, MILDS missile warning system and TRS-3D multi-mode surveillance and target acquisition radar will also be presented
Airbus Group to organise recruitment fair at Aero India - Oneindia
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