India’s defence spending has grownmanifold since the country an-nounced its first defence budget in1950, to Rs 1,420 bn in 2009-10. Of

this, approximately 40% relates to capi-tal expenditure, which is currently driv-en by equipment modernisationprogrammes in each of the three servic-es. India currently procures approxi-mately 70% of its equipment needsfrom abroad, but government’s aim is toreverse this balance and manufacture70% or more of its defence equipmentneeds in India.

The Defence Procurement Proce-dure (DPP) was issued in 2002 tostreamline the acquisition process andtransform the efficiency and trans-parency of defence acquisitions. It hasbeen revised and amended in several it-erations since then, the most recent be-ing DPP Amendment 2009.

The revamped DPP-2009 is a movethat has the potential to revolutionisethe Indian defence industry, the min-istry of defence has added a new provi-sion in its procurement procedure,which will allow issue of Request ForProposal (RFP) to Indian industrieshaving requisite financial and technicalcapabilities to absorb technology andundertake indigenous

manufacture under a new category ‘Buyand Make (Indian)’.

Under the current procedure in ‘Buyand Make’ cases RFP is issued only toforeign vendors, who are required totransfer technology to Indian defenceindustry, called production agency.This does not promote setting up of jointventures or co-production arrange-ments in India by big foreign OriginalEquipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

The new procedure, to be effectivefrom November 1, 2009, will be akin tothe existing ‘make procedure’ with a vi-tal difference that the production anddevelopment by Indian industry will bethrough transfer of technology and notthrough research and development.

In concert with the opening up of thedefence industry to the private sectorand foreign investment, the aim is tobring about a major restructuringand development of

the defence industry in India.Defence industry in India is poised

at an inflection point in its expansioncycle driven by the modernisationplans, the increased focus on home-land security, and India’s growing at-tractiveness as a ‘home market’defence sourcing hub.

India opens its doors for cooperationwith multinational and foreign defencecontractors; it has also enforced tougheroffset rules, requiring foreign suppliersto spend 30% of each programme withlocal industries.

The sixth edition of DefExpo, the landand naval defence systems exhibitionbeing held in Pragati Maidan ExhibitionGround, New Delhi, from February 15-18, 2010, marks a substantial growth inexhibitor participation, reflecting theimportance and stature of India both as amanufacturer and as a market for de-fence products.

The DefExpo 2010 will be providing ameeting point where foreigncompanies can

locate local partners to fulfil their offsetobligations. In the long run this move isexpected to infuse more capabilities andtechnologies to India’s domestic de-fence industries.

Large companies such as Tata Power,Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra & Mahindraand Bharat Electronics are well posi-tioned to benefit from these regulationsand have already launched joint ven-tures with foreign corporations. The De-fence Research & DevelopmentOrganisation is going to acquire a new

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The F-16IN is the right choice for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and is ready for integration into India’s infrastructure and operations now. Evolutionary

technologies make the F-16IN the most advanced fourth generation fighter in the world today.

GEARING UP FOR CHALLENGESFrom procuring 70% of its equipment needs from abroad, India

aims to reverse this balance and manufacture 70% of its

defence equipment needs in the country

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Amongst the few beneficiaries of the26/11 attacks on Mumbai has been thealready prosperous arms industry-wal-lahs. And the Defence Expo in Delhi in

mid February - touted as the largest of its kind inIndia - is a major platform for those who wish toshowcase everything. But while the immediateaftermath of 26/11 saw a flurry of activity andpronouncements that all the necessary equip-ment would be obtained for our military and po-lice forces to prevent a ‘Mumbai -II’ in future; ayear down the line, the wish list of the armedforces and the police remains far from fulfilled.Part of reason is bureaucratic inertia, with proce-dures for arms purchases being painfully long,despite the fact that the attacks on Mumbai andthe Naxalite menace have clearly shown that In-dia’s security is truly in peril. Add to that, China’smuscle flexing and Pakistan’s saber rattling, andwe have a rather volatile environment.

No wonder then, with India defence purchas-es are projected to double to more than US $40billion dollars by 2012; and then to around US$80 million dollars a decade later, and the hawkssteady gaze is on what both the Indian armedforces and the para-military will require for sometime now. India has been a big market, amongstthe biggest in the world, ever since we shed ourcozy arms purchase arrangements, often onbarter, with the former Soviet Union, the steadilydeteriorating security scenario in the region, hasonly meant more opportunities to those in thearms industry. And the 26/11 attacks on Mumbai

have now even cowed down the pacifists.Exhibitions such as the Def-Expo are for those

with deep pockets and with weapons that couldbe used in a ‘Mumbai-II’ type scenario and in casethings spill over beyond that, onto the battlefields- perhaps in the post terror strike eventuality -that’ll require force multipliers like specialized vi-sion devices, communication and security sys-tems for ships and submarines, anti air craftweapons might much more; in short, toys that’llattract our boys! In fact, such exhibitions now tra-ditionally attract a large number of exhibitorsfrom abroad- mostly from Europe and South EastAsia and the US- all hoping to get a slice of the Indi-an pie. Of the expected 475 exhibitors, over half(273) would be from overseas.

But a quick look at the list of weapon systemsthat’ll be on display in the Def-Expo - from ar-moured fighting vehicles to anti aircraft guns, vi-sion devices, communication systems, and thegadgetries to use in modern ships and sub-marines - shows that we haven’t quite learnt our

lessons yet. Because there’ll be little on display toequip and augment the role of our foot soldiers,the infantry soldier, who battles terror groupsmost effectively, or even our special forces - NSG,Marcos, the Paras, etcetra- who are really in theforefront of keeping India secure. Partly becausethe stuff they require don’t allow those who sellarms, to make big profits; and partly because ourvery own DRDO keeps promising that they’llcome up with cheaper one size fit all options, forour men. In an era when terrorists have access toall the technology, barring aside a handful of spe-cial units, most of our soldiers and policemen are

ill-equipped to battle the fidayeen warriors.For instance, the police and para military

forces do not have the protection system fortheir personnel or their vehicles. In an era whena terrorist will at least carry the automatic AK-47’s, our police men still carry antique bolt ac-tion rifles, that are slow and tedious to operate.While a terrorist uses sat-phones and GPS navi-gational systems, the policeman has VHF radiosets that cannot function in cities like Mumbaiwith high rise buildings. And as lethal explo-sives are now a norm amongst terrorists - oftenreferred to as IED’s - our hapless policemenhave few sensors with the small teams that is akey to the quick responses that battling terror-ism requires. And training simulators - so essen-tial to keep their skills in shape - haven’t evenbeen seen in a police station. In short, we cannotexpect the police - our first line of defence - tostall a terrorist attack.

But as our armed forces, like so many others, re-main obsessed with large and expensive force

multipliers- like fifth generation aircrafts, longrange artillery and expensive aircraft carriers -and ignore the foot soldier, our bulwark againstthe threat posed by terrorist, exhibitions such asthe Def-Expo put up on display hoping to lure ourbrass hats into buying their wares. However, asIndia’s priority is battling terrorism and its spillover effects - with the possibilty of short intenseborder clashes - India needs to send out a messageto that its security concerns are within the regionand it needs to equip its forces accordingly.

The author is a defence analyst

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GURMEET KANWAL

As an ancient civilisation but ayoung nation that is still in theprocess of nation building, Indiafaces many threats and chal-

lenges to its external and internal security.The foremost among these are the long-fes-tering dispute over Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) with Pakistan and the unresolvedterritorial and boundary dispute with Chi-na. Since its independence from the Britishon August 15, 1947, India has been forcedto fight four wars with Pakistan (1947-48,1965, 1971 and 1999) and one with China(1962). India’s internal security environ-ment has been vitiated by a ‘proxy war’through which Pakistan has fuelled an up-rising in J&K since 1988-89. Various mili-tant movements in India’s north-easternstates and the rising tide of Maoist terror-ism in large parts of Central India have alsocontributed to internal instability. India’sregional security is marked by instability inAfghanistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar,Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Despite these tensions, India has main-tained its coherence and its GDP is nowgrowing at an annual rate in excess of eightper cent, except for the dip suffered duringthe financial crisis. Growth at such a rapidrate would not have been possible but forthe sustained vigilance maintained by theIndian armed forces and their many sacri-fices in the service of the nation over the lastsix decades.

MODERNISATION DILEMMA

With personnel strength of approximately1.1 million soldiers, the Indian army hasperformed remarkably well to keep the na-tion together. It is a first-rate army but hasbeen saddled for long with second-rateweapons and equipment, despite heavyoperational commitments on border man-agement and in counter-insurgency oper-ations. The modernisation dilemma thatthe Indian army faces is that it can carry outsubstantive modernisation only by simul-taneously undertaking large-scale down-sizing as the funds available formodernisation are extremely limited.However, it cannot afford to downsize asits operational commitments on bordermanagement and internal security dutiesrequire large numbers of manpower-heavy infantry battalions.

India’s defence budget is pegged at lessthan 2.0 per cent of the GDP. Because ex-tremely limited funds are made availablefor modernisation and a large portion ofthese is surrendered year after year due toscams and bureaucratic red tape, the Indi-an army has almost completely missed theongoing Revolution in Military Affairs(RMA). Defence Minister A K Antony hadadmitted recently, “New procurementshave commenced… but we are still laggingby 15 years.” If this state of affairs continuesmuch longer, the quantitative military gapwith China will soon become a qualitativegap as well. Also, the slender conventionaledge that the Indian army enjoys the Pak-

istan army will be eroded further as Pak-istan is spending considerably large sumsof money on its military modernisation.

CHINKS IN THE ARMOUR

While Pakistan has acquired 320 T-80 UDtanks and is on course to add Al Khalid tanksthat it has co-developed with China to its ar-mour fleet, vintage Vijayant tanks and theageing T-55s continue in the Indian army’sinventory despite their obsolescence. Theindigenously developed Arjun MBT hasnot quite met the army’s expectations dueto recurring technological problems andcost over-runs, though the tank has enteredserial production to equip two regiments.Consequently, 310 T-90S MBTs had to beimported from Russia. In December 2007,a contract was signed for an additional 347T-90 tanks to be assembled in India. Mean-while, a programme has been launched tomodernise the T-72 M1 Ajeya MBTs thathave been the mainstay of the army’s StrikeCorps and their armoured divisions sincethe 1980s. The programme seeks to up-grade the night fighting capabilities andfire control system of the tank, among othermodifications. Approximately 1,700 T-72M1s have been manufactured under li-cense at the Heavy Vehicle Factory (HVF),Avadi. The BMP-1 and, to a lesser extent,the BMP-2 infantry combat vehicles, whichhave been the mainstay of the mechanisedinfantry battalions for long, are now ageingand replacements need to be found soon.The replacement vehicles must be capableof being successfully employed for inter-nals security duties and counter-insur-gency operations in addition to theirprimary role in conventional conflict.

OBSOLESCENT ARTILLERY AND AIR

DEFENCE

Despite the lessons learnt during the Kargilconflict of 1999, where artillery firepowerhad undeniably paved the way for victory,modernisation of the artillery continues tolag behind. The last major acquisition oftowed gun-howitzers was that of about 400pieces of 39-calibre 155 mm FH-77B how-itzers from Bofors of Sweden in the mid-1980s. New tenders have been floated for155mm/ 39-calibre light weight howitzersfor the mountains and 155mm/52-calibrelong-range howitzers for the plains, as wellas for self-propelled guns for the desert ter-rain. As re-trials have not yet commenced,it will take almost five years more for thefirst of the new guns to enter service. The ar-tillery also needs large quantities of preci-sion guided munitions (PGMs) for moreaccurate targeting in future battles. Thepresent stocking levels are rather low.

A contract for the acquisition of two regi-ments of the 12-tube, 300 mm Smerch mul-ti-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) systemwith 90 km range was signed with Russia’sRosoboronexport in early-2006. The Brah-Mos supersonic cruise missile (Mach 2.8 to3.0), with a precision strike capability, veryhigh kill energy and maximum range of 290km, was inducted into the army in July2007. These terrain hugging missiles are

virtually immune to counter measures dueto their high speed and very low radar crosssection. Both of these will provide a majorboost for hitting the enemy at long ranges.The indigenously designed and manufac-tured Pinaka multi-barrel rocket system islikely to enter service in the near future. It isalso time to now consider the induction ofunmanned combat air vehicles (UCAVs)armed with air-to-surface missiles intoservice for air-to-ground precision attacks.

The Corps of army Air Defence is alsofaced with serious problems of obsoles-cence. The vintage L-70 40 mm AD gun sys-tem, the four-barrelled ZSU-23-4 Schilka(SP) AD gun system, the SAM-6 (Kvadrat)and the SAM-8 OSA-AK have all seen betterdays and need to be urgently replaced bymore responsive modern AD systems thatare capable of defeating current and futurethreats. The Akash and Trishul surface-to-air missiles have not yet been successfullydeveloped by DRDO. The short-range andmedium-range SAM acquisition pro-grammes are embroiled in red tape. This isone area where the army has lagged behindseriously in its modernisation efforts.

OTHER ARMS ALSO NEGLECTED

The modernisation plans of India’s cuttingedge infantry battalions, aimed at enhanc-ing their capability for surveillance and tar-get acquisition at night and boosting theirfirepower for precise retaliation against in-filtrating columns and terrorists holed up inbuilt-up areas, are moving forward but at asnail’s pace. These include plans to acquirehand-held battlefield surveillance radars(BFSRs), and hand-held thermal imagingdevices (HHTIs) for observation at night.Stand-alone infra-red, seismic andacoustic sensors need to be acquired inlarge numbers to enable infantrymen todominate the Line of Control (LoC) withPakistan and detect infiltration of Pakistan-sponsored terrorists.

Similarly, the operational capabilitiesof army aviation, engineers, signal com-munications, reconnaissance, surveil-lance and target acquisition (RSTA)branches need to be substantially en-hanced so that the overall combat poten-tial of the army can be improved by anorder of magnitude. Modern strategic andtactical level command and control sys-tems need to be acquired on priority basisfor better synergies during conventionaland sub-conventional conflict. While theArtillery Combat Command and Controlsystem (ACCC&S) has entered service, theBattlefield Surveillance System (BSS) isyet to mature. The communication sys-tems linking these C3I systems, Project AS-TROIDS and the Tactical CommunicationSystem (TCS), are still in various stages ofdevelopment. Despite being the largestuser of space, the army does not have a ded-icated military satellite to bank on.

The author is Director,Centre for Land Warfare Studies

(CLAWS), New Delhi.

With China in an

aggressive mood and

Pakistan spending

huge sums on its

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India’s proposed plan to purchasemedium multi-role combat aircraft(MMRCA) worth $10 billion is seeingscintillating activity in the skies these

days. Keen to replace the ageing MIG-21fleet of the Indian Air force (IAF), US aero-space major Lockheed Martin and the USAir Force are offering the F-16IN SuperViper. These modern day fighter aircrafthave completed the second phase of eval-uation which constituted field trials in dif-ferent conditions in Bangalore, Jaisalmerand Leh.

Lockheed Martin is full of praise for IAF’sconducting of field trials, as it had arrangedfor excellent infrastructure and communi-cation facilities at all trial locations. Thethird phase of evaluation, which com-menced in end-Jan at OEM facilities, is al-ready underway and comprises of weaponlaunches, electronic warfare, radar andmaintenance evaluation.

The other five aircraft in the fray for theorder are Boeing’s F/A-18IN Super Hor-net, the Dassault Rafale, the Saab GripenIN, the Russian MiG-35 and the Europeanconsortium EADS Eurofighter Typhoon.IAF’s requirement was a 4th generationfighter, whereas the F16IN has some of thecapabilities of the 5th generation aircraft likeF-35, also built by Lockheed.

During the trials, the F-16s, with fifth gen-eration capabilities, demonstrated to the IAFtheir striking power, speed, accuracy andits awesome 360-degree manoeuvres, withits sophisticated active electronicallyscanned array (AESA) radar, informsOrville Prins, Vice-President, Business De-velopment - India, Lockheed Martin Aero-nautics Company.

The IAF formed twin teams of two testpilots each for the trials, which are beingconducted in three phases: pilot familiari-sation, field trials and weapons systems tri-als. The trials near Jaisalmer in Rajasthanand Leh in Jammu and Kashmir tested thefighters in hot weather conditions and inhigh-altitude mountain ranges.

Lockheed Martin officials maintain thatthe F-16IN Super Viper is a unique newfighter sharing a heritage with the world’sonly fifth generation fighters - the F-35Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter and the F-22 Raptor. “This ultimate fourth generationfighter is tailored exclusively to meet or ex-ceed all of India’s MMRCA requirements.The F-16IN is the right choice for the IndianAir Force (IAF) and is ready for integrationinto India’s infrastructure and operationsnow,” informs Michael R Griswold, Direc-

tor, Advanced Development Programs,Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company.

A peep into the modern day gadgetryleaves one astounded. For instance, theNorthrop Grumman APG-80 AESA radar isthe only AESA operational in the interna-tional market today. This all-weather, pre-cision targeting sensor has been exportedby the United States government and is de-fending a sovereign nation today; no otherMMRCA competitor can make that claim,claim company officials state. The APG-80AESA radar provides situational awarenessand detection; ultrahigh-resolution syn-thetic aperture radar mapping, fully inter-leaved modes of operations with automaticterrain following; and air-to-air tracking ofmultiple targets.

Among other features, the fusion of net-centric operations and onboard data pro-vides a total battle space picture and opti-mises mission accomplishment. The F-16was the first multi-role fighter to incorpo-

rate a data link capability, and the IAF’s op-erational data link (ODL) can be integratedonto the F-16IN when available, ensuringinteroperability with other IAF aircraft.Data integrates through all phases of themission - from mission planning, naviga-tion, communication and target prosecu-tion to return to base - transforming the pi-lot from an aircraft system manager to atactician.

An equal attraction is the modern, full-colour, all-digital glass cockpit. Pilots re-ceive easy-to-interpret information via theall-digital cockpit and helmet -mountedcueing system. The large colour displays arecapable of fusing data from on- and off-board sensors, reducing the workload andenabling the pilot to focus on the mission.

It might seem like a scene from a Hol-lywood flick. But make no mistake theseare modern day fighter aircraft and actu-ally being flown by our home-grown pilotslooking to upgrade their own armoury.

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ARMY MODERNISATION

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The first Phalcon AWACS (Air-borne Warning and Control Sys-tem) platform with the IAI EltaPhalcon radar mounted on the

Il-76 which was inducted into the In-dian Air Force in 2009 effectively closesthe NCW loop. At the induction Air ChiefMarshal FH Major said, “We (IAF) hadforeseen that future air operations willbe conducted at a very high tempo andthis require real time control of all ourcombat assets. To dominate the aerial en-vironment in our region, we need to fullyexploit the capabilities provided by thevery effective networking of AWACSwith other sensors and combat assets. To-wards this we in the Air Force alreadyhave a very robust network - AFNET - in-tegrated with the IACCS (Integrated AirCOMMAND AND Control System) andODL (Operational Data Link). And all as-sets that are presently being acquired byus will also have the capability and pro-vision to plug-in on this network.” TheAWACS will form an extremely impor-tant component of this command andcontrol structure, he emphasised.

NCW is a new warfare paradigmwhich affects civil and military IT infra-structures alike and, thus, has serious im-plications on the social, economic, polit-

ical and military landscape of a country.The impact of NCW on the overall war-fare perceptions and perspectives, theneed to change doctrines at tactical andstrategic levels, alterations in organisa-tional structure, force level, training,etc., have become a stark reality facingevery country, including India.

The veritable “eye in the sky” fitted onan IL-76 platform will help detect aerialthreats at long ranges at all altitudes, inall weather conditions, providingadequate warning and their timelyneutralisation. The system will alsoenable out defence forces to grad-uate to the next stage of network-

centric operations, he added.The Indian Army, too, taking the first

step towards acquiring network-cen-tric warfare capabilities, is all set to in-duct a computerised command andcontrol system to integrate its artilleryweapon operations. Known as ProjectSakthi, the Artillery Combat Commandand Control System (ACCCS) is a ma-jor division of the Tactical CommandControl Communication and Intelli-gence (Tac C3I) system. “ACCCS is theartillery component of the TAC C3I grid,which is the first step of the Army to ac-quire the capability of network-centricwarfare at the tactical level,” seniorarmy officers say.

“Sakthi is the first C3I system beingfielded in the Indian Army. The role ofACCCS is to automate and integrate allartillery operational functions and pro-vide decision support at all levels of ar-tillery command from the corps leveldown to battery or guns level in a net-worked environment,” the officers said.ACCS, they said, would perform fivecritical functions including ‘TechnicalFire Control’ for trajectory computa-tions and ‘Tactical Fire Control’ prima-rily involving processing of fire requestsat battery to corps level and ammunitionmanagement.

The structural changes in the IndianArmy has also led to the new post ofDeputy Chief of Army Staff (informationsystems). According to local press re-ports, the thrust of the new thinking inIndian Army is to move away from theplatform-centric warfare approach to be-come network-centric.

The Indian Navy is also focussing onnetwork-centric warfare and enhance

its ability to operate offshore, especiallyin the Indian Ocean Region, for longerperiods.They are seeking industry part-ners to implement next generation net-works to enhance its netcentric warfareand operational capabilities.

It is already in the process of imple-menting concepts like netcentric war-fare, integrated Command and Con-trol, System of Systems and GlobalInformation Grid in consultation withindustry leaders in the field of network-ing and high-end sensor integration.The Navy is seeking to learn from theindustry about data warehousing, nextgeneration networks, network security,ERP and Encryption technology amongother things.

Development of applications for areaslike Integrated ship management Sys-tem, Maintenance management system,digital archiving, hospital managementand prototype implementation of netcen-tric operations were pointed out as somekey areas where the Navy can seek helpfrom the industry.

The IN has odered Boeing P8I sur-veillance aircraft and there are plans forAEWC aircraft too. Many companies arein the ring. Israel Aerospace Industries(IAI) had sent its Gulf stream G-550-based conformal airborne early warningand control (CAEW) system (Eitam G-550) to the Aero India 2009 expo in Ban-galore as part of its bid to promote theCAEWS to the Indian navy for its re-quirement of land based AEW&C.

The author is Editor,Vayu Aerospace Review.

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product, the AS 550 C3, participatingin the ongoing trials for the Recon-naissance and Surveillance Heli-copter requirements of the IndianArmed Forces. The premiere defenceshow in Asia, being organized by theIndian Ministry of Defence will seeEurocopter present its range of mil-itary helicopters and state-of-the-arttechnology.

As Norbert Ducrot, Eurocopter Se-nior Vice President Sales & MarketingAsia points out,”By participating in thekey RFPs with our best products, wehope to continue to help India acquirethe right mission equipment and de-velop a strengthened aerospace indus-try. Over the next few months we willalso further our relationship with In-dia by exploring opportunities for set-ting up joint ventures with our longtime partners and establish a strongerfootprint to provide end-to-end serv-ice to the country. “

The AS550 C3 which is undergoingtrials for the Indian Air Forces require-ment of Reconnaisance and Surveil-lance Helicopters will be one of thekey products to be showcased at theevent. Also showcased will be specifi-cation and mock-up models of the EC725, which is Eurocopter’s key offer-ing for the Indian Multi-role Helicopterrequirements and the Panther, whichis best suited for the requirements of

the Indian Coast Guard. With reference to the Indian military

market Eurocopter currently has amarket share of 55%, comprising HAL-made helicopters. It currently holds amarket share of about 50% of the lo-cal corporate and civil turbine heli-copter market. On the civilian front,Eurocopter has a fleet of over 50 heli-copters succesfully flying for differentmissions including oil&gasmissionsand VIP transport.

KEY ATTRACTIONSAT DEFEXPO 2010

AS550C3 FENNEC

FENNEC is a reference helicopter re-garding extremely hot / desertic oper-ations and, since 2005, it has demon-strated the capability of landing on thetop of the world, Mount Everest. TheAS550 C3 FENNEC is the most pow-erful version in the FENNEC family. Itsexceptional performances have madeit a worthy replacement of the Chee-tah for work at high altitudes and in hotweather. The increased power andproven reliability features make it afront runner. The Fennec is operatingin the Chilenean Andes at altitudesover 5000 m and it has already landedat Sziachin glacier in 2005.

EC 725

Originally designed to perform variousmissions, including SAR, Combat SAR,long distance tactical transport mis-sions, the EC 725 can also perform

medical transport and logistical serv-ices. Additionally, it can be perfectly fit-ted for naval missions. It is an up-graded version of the internationallysuccesful Cougar family. The aircrafthas an exceptional fuel capacity andboasts a flight endurance of five-and-a-half hours and can be refuelled inflight. Till November 2008, 96 EC725had been ordered by 17 different coun-tries. More recently, the Brazilianarmed forces also recognized themulti-role capability of the aircraft andsigned a contract for 50 EC725 helicop-ters. The French Air Force operates afleet of 19 EC725 helicopters.

PANTHER

The Eurocopter AS565 Panther is themilitary version of the EurocopterAS365 Dauphin medium-weightmulti-purpose twin-engine helicopter.The Panther is used for a wide rangeof military roles, including combat as-sault, fire support, anti-submarinewarfare, anti-surface warfare, search& rescue, offshore patrolling, counter-terrorism and MEDEVAC. Quiet andcost effective, the AS565 significantlymultiplies a surface ship’s ability toconduct surveillance, Anti-Surfaceunit Warfare (ASuW) and Anti-Subma-rine Warfare (ASW). With an en-durance of four hours, the AS565 is anaffordable and valuable alternative tomedium-class helicopters which arelimited in their ability to perform fullanti-submarine and anti-surface war-fare (ASW/ASuW) missions.

SETTING THE HELIPAD ON FIREEurocopter, the

leading helicopter

manufacturer, after

having enticed world

militaries with its

superior quality

helicopters is now

ready to recreate

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DefExpo

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Force acquired the

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INDIA DEVELOPING

NETWORK CENTRIC WARFARE CAPABILITY

BrahMos Aerospace is an excellentexample of a JV partnership be-tween India and Russia, one which

has progressed remarkably. During 2009,BrahMos achieved vertical launch capa-bilities from the sea, this now proven andthe system being installed in Ranvir- classof destroyers as also warships being builtby Russia for the Indian Navy as followon of the Type 1135.6. The destroyer se-ries P-15A, built by Mazgaon Docks willalso have 16 BrahMos vertically-launched missiles as prime armament.

The missile was also recently tested inthe land-attack mode giving extreme ca-pability to the Indian Amy where an ob-scure target within a cluster of buildingswas to be destroyed. This is a specific re-quirement of the Indian Army to provideit with surgical operation capabilities.With one Regiment already in serviceand two more to be formed, the IndianArmy is the only land force in the worldto have supersonic cruise missile Regi-ments operational.

The BrahMos’s new capability would“be far superior” to some of the preci-sion-GPS guided missiles used by the U.S.military such as the Tomahawk. Rather

than relying on GPS satellites (not con-trolled by India) the BrahMos missile usesits inertial navigation systems and targetseekers to achieve precise coordinateswith advanced and updated software.

An air attack version of the BrahMosis also under development, the missileground trials being over and work re-lated with the platform steadily progress-ing. The Indian Air Force, Sukhoi DesignBureau and HAL will coordinate withBrahmMos to integrate the missile in un-der fuselage of the Su-30MKI. The IAF isto provide two aircraft for flight testingscheduled to begin by end of 2010, andthe air-launched BrahMos is expected tobe operational with the IAF by 2012.

A number of countries are showing“great interest” in the system and un-doubtedly export of the BrahMos to some‘friendly’ countries will strengthen strate-gic partnership of those nationswith India.

During recent meetings of the DefenceMinisters of India and Russia, a formal de-cision has been taken to go ahead on theBrahMos-II hypersonic version which willcontinue the world leadership whichBrahMos has today.

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India finds itself in a fluid threat envi-ronment. To keep its borders secure, thenation has to anticipate and to pre-empt dangers far into the future. This

turns the ongoing MMRCA campaign intoa key element for a forward looking de-fence strategy. Whichever combat aircraftIndia chooses, one thing is certain: The 126multi role fighters will have to remain inservice for three to four decades. This re-quires the latest technology available withthe greatest growth potential.

While some manufacturers try to sell 30years old technology, Eurofighter Typhoonoffers the latest and the most advancedcombat aircraft capabilities available inthe world market. The aircraft enteredservice only recently and has a life span of40 years ahead. It is therefore ideally po-sitioned to evolve with India’s changingsecurity needs through continuous up-grades and enhancements.

Rugged, robust and extremely agile, Eu-rofighter Typhoon is the world’s most ca-pable combat aircraft. Its proven swing rolecapability guarantees unparalleled flexi-bility and tactical versatility to command-ers: Air-to-air and air-to-ground missionscan be flown simultaneously, without land-ing or configuration changes. With the flickof a switch in the cockpit, a pilot can turnhis combat aircraft from offence to defence.

In addition, a comprehensive weaponspayload and high armament flexibilitymake the aircraft easily adaptable to a wide

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powerful EJ200 engines also provide a de-cisive edge over potential adversaries theyensure top-of-its class speed, take-off powerand agility. Its unrivalled operational capa-bilities make the Eurofighter Typhoon theideal answer to the threats India might facetoday and in future.

While India’s security is no doubt price-less, Eurofighter Typhoon also provides themost cost effective long term solution toboost its defences. Designed for low main-tenance and life-cycle costs, this swing-rolefighter delivers real value for money withreliability and unmatched availability toany Air Force which operates them.

Choosing the Eurofighter Typhoon alsoensures tangible political benefits: For oneit would strengthen India’s strategic inde-pendence because the nation would gain ac-cess to the most modern defence technol-ogy - without hidden constraints. Germany,UK, Spain, Italy, the four nations support-ing the campaign, will give India access tothe most modern military technologieswithout implicit political demands, end usemonitoring or site inspections. This meansthat buying the Eurofighter Typhoon willnot compromise India’s sovereignty.

In addition, India can strengthen its po-litical, defence and economic relations withfour European nations which offer a fairpartnership. Their governments, armedforces and defence industries are strongand reliable security partners. Selecting Eu-rofighter Typhoon would meet anotherstrategic objective: Simultaneously engag-ing Europe’s leading aerospace and defencecompanies and their 400 suppliers’ will sig-nificantly diversify India’s supplier base.Linking up with Europe’s largest defenceprogramme also allows Indian companiesto tap into the vast defence production ex-pertise of BAE Systems, EADS and Finmec-canica. With more than 700 aircraft in theorder book and six customers (Germany,United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Saudi Arabia,Austria), Eurofighter Typhoon is Europe’slargest defence programme.

As a true R&D and production partner,India can play a major role in many forth-coming upgrades which Eurofighter Ty-phoon is bound to undergo during its lifes-pan of 40 years. Co-developing cutting edgefuture capabilities will boost the self-re-liance of India’s defence sector and lift it toa new technological level. Getting the mostmodern technology available in the worldmarket and partnering its further develop-ment is an opportunity for India which noother competitor can offer. India’s securitydeserves the best combat aircraft. Eu-rofighter Typhoon is the right choice.

EADS Defence & Security (DS) has al-ways considered India as a fast grow-ing market with an expanding de-

fence and security industry which offersexcelllent opportunities for partnerships.Therefore DS is fully committed to investin India’s industry and people and is readyto listen and learn from its Indian cus-tomers. The international defence exhibi-tion DEFEXPO 2010 provides an excellentoccasion for DS to demonstrate its capabil-ities, technologies and explore new oppor-tunities for business with India. Already ex-isting partnerships with R&D organizationssuch as the Defence Research and Develop-ment Organisation (DRDO) and DefenceAvionics Research Establishment (DARE)build a solid basis to expand future partner-ships with Indian companies. As anotherstep to enhance its industrial footprint in thisimportant growth market, DS createdEADS DS India Private Ltd. which will bethe primary point of contact for all cus-tomers in India.

One of the major programmes is the Eu-rofighter Typhoon which is developed andmanufactured by Alenia Finmeccanica(Italy), BAE Systems (UK) and EADS (Ger-many, Spain). With more than 700 ordersfrom six customers (Germany, United King-dom, Spain, Italy, Austria, Saudi Arabia) andover 200 deliveries, Eurofighter Typhoon

is fully operational and a mature weaponprogramme. Most impressive key feature ofthe Eurofighter Typhoon is its multi- andswing-role capability, which provides mil-itary commanders with enormous flexibil-ity. On behalf of the Eurofighter consortium,DS submitted the bid proposal for theMedium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MM-RCA) competition on 28 April 2008 and itsoffset offer on 4 August 2008. The Field Eval-uation Programme for Eurofighter Ty-phoon started in November 2009 withtraining sessions of Indian pilots in Ger-many. In February-March 2010, combataircraft of the German Air Force will demon-strate their operational capabilities in Ban-galore, Leh and Jaisalmer.

DS acted as the design and integrationauthority to the Indian Army for its test bedsystem called Parikshak. This system is be-ing used to help the Indian Army investigatethe capabilities that could be delivered forthe new Tactical Communications System(TCS) project. In addition on the 16 Febru-ary 2008, DS and TATA announced the for-mation of a new partnership to bid for theTCS project.

In the global security market, DS pos-sesses the capabilities to provide inte-grated border and coastal surveillance aswell as large event security solutions. It pro-vides interoperable mission systems, solu-

tions integrated in a command-decision-support system, command and controland combat management systems as wellas simulation projects for India’s ArmedForces. In order to support the ongoingNetwork Enhanced Capabilities transfor-mation within the Indian Armed Forces,DS is committed to establishing partner-ships with local industries.

In 2008, DS has been awarded with In-dia’s first major public safety TETRA net-work contract by the police of the state ofAndhra Pradesh. The new network willcover the region of Cyberabad, the high-tech hub that surrounds the city of Hyder-abad, which is a strong root for India’s cur-rent economic growth. In 2009, DS signeda contract to deploy a modern TETRA ra-dio network to secure the Indian Parlia-ment. DS has teamed up with its localpartner Sanchar Telesystems Limited toprovide the Indian Parliament in NewDelhi with a digital, GPS-based, encryptedcommunication system. The new systemwill ensure voice and data communica-tion, automatic vehicle and personal lo-cation and the capacity to connect to highspeed data applications. The specifica-tions of this communication system are inline with security requirements in thewake of the Mumbai terrorist attacks inNovember 2008.

In the highly competitive guidedmissiles sector, MBDA can claim tobe unique. It is the only companycapable of providing missile sys-

tems to each of the armed forces - to thearmy, air force and navy. Leading edgesystems in service around the world aswell as next-generation programmescurrently in development are all evi-dence of this. At DEFEXPO, MBDA’sstand provides further proof of thisvery special capability as well as itslong-standing relationship with India.

Defence planning in many countriesis taking note of the wide range of po-tential airborne threats that the 21stcentury might present. These threatscall for effective GBAD (ground basedair defence) systems. MBDA excels inthis area having long been associatedwith a range of air defence weaponssuch as Rapier, Mistral, MICA and Spa-da developed for its European “home”countries and which have also beenprocured around the world. Theseshort range systems have benefitedfrom MBDA’s mastery of air defencetechnology (both from ground as wellas naval platforms). This expertise isalso being brought to bear in longerrange air defence systems such as theFranco-Italian-British Aster missilefamily programme. It is also being of-fered to meet Indian requirements.

India is preparing for the future airthreat and in this respect MBDA hasbeen in talks with the Indian govern-

ment over the SRSAM (Short RangeSurface to Air Missile) programme.This would see an Indian system, de-veloped and produced in India with thesupport and back-up of MBDA’s exten-sive experience in GBAD technology,which would fulfil the stated require-ments of the three armed forces.

Major developments are beingplanned to make the Indian Air Forceone of the world’s leading air forces. Inthis respect MBDA is offering the AS-RAAM air-to-air weapon for theJaguar, MICA as part of the upgrade forthe fleet of Mirages and a range ofweapons linked to the future MMRCA.In each case, MBDA is proposing themost modern capability available. AS-RAAM has been proudly enthused overby both the UK and the Australian airforces following firing trials. MICA is

unique in its multi-mission ability com-bining as it does short range and longbeyond visual range (BVR) intercept.

Three of the platforms under consid-eration for the future MMRCA are Eu-ropean - Eurofighter Typhoon, Gripenand Rafale. In all three cases MBDA hasin-depth weapons integration experi-ence and is ready to offer weapons likeASRAAM, MICA, the Meteor BVRweapon, Taurus KEPD 350 or StormShadow/SCALP long range cruise mis-siles and Dual Mode Brimstone.Whether it is the unmatched No EscapeZone of Meteor or the unequalled capa-bility of Taurus or StormShadow/SCALP to penetrate deep intohostile territory, MBDA can provide acapability that is as of yet beyond themeans of its competitors.

To complete the multi-service pic-ture, MBDA is also displaying helicop-ter-launched weapons capable ofsignificantly enhancing the battle ef-fectiveness of the Indian Army and AirForce’s Dhruv helicopters. With prod-ucts like Marte and the eponymous Ex-ocet also in evidence, solutions forIndia’s anti-ship requirements are be-ing promoted as well. With MILAN,MBDA is proudly showing off its her-itage as well as the importance it placesin its industrial partnership with Indiathat has now been in existence for overforty years.

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DEFENDING INDIA’S SKIES

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SWEETENING THE FRUITFUL PARTNERSHIPS WITH DRDO AND DARE

BY AJAY SINGHA

Cooperation with India hasreached levels unthinkablein the recent past,” statedUS Defence SecretaryDr. Robert Gates on his visit

to India last month. “We look to Indiato be a partner and net provider of se-curity in the Indian Ocean and be-yond,” sums up India’s role in the re-gion as envisaged by the United States.

America plays a major role in theglobal defense industry with majorityof nations relying on the US for theirdefense requirements. With 64 of thetop100 companies from the US, Amer-ican defense business spends by farthe highest in R&D.

The Indian defense budget for2009-10 is 1,420 billion INR and about40 % of this will go towards capital ex-penditure driven by equipment mod-ernization plans. 70% of India’s de-fense procurement comes from

overseas suppliers. Only 15% of the In-dian defense services equipment is“state of the art” hence a huge scopeexists for inducting high technologyequipment from overseas.

The first major US defense sale toIndia was the delivery of twelve “Fire-finder” Radars worth 190 million US$ in 2002. In 2007 six Sikorsky helicop-ters were delivered and in 2008 sixC130 J Hercules military aircraft weresupplied for about a billion dollars. In2009 New Delhi signed an agreementwith Boeing Inc. for supply of eight P-81 maritime surveillance aircraft fortwo billion dollars. India’s wish list in-cludes Harpoon missiles, Gravitybombs, PAC-3 anti missile systems,ballistic missile defense systems andelectronic warfare systems.

Lockheed Martin’s F-16 and Boe-ing’s F/A-18 are competing for MMRCdeal which could be worth more thanten billion US dollars. Lockheed offersa “super cruise” version of the F-16

which saves large amounts of fuelwhile achieving supersonic speeds.

Bilateral agreements are enablersto allow defense trade and defense co-operation to expand significantly. Theylead to greater interoperability and im-proved capability of the armed forcesto work together. The End-Use Moni-toring agreement between India andthe US is a major milestone providingmomentum to enhance Indian militarymodernization programs. During thelast Defense Policy Group (DPG) meet-ings held in New Delhi , the two coun-tries committed to pursue mutuallybeneficial defense cooperation.

The recently signed Communica-tion Interoperability and SecurityMemorandum will lead to the sale ofhigh technology weapons and mili-tary equipment with the highest tech-nology possible in terms of naviga-tional capability and targeting. Theagreement would, for example allowthe highest in U.S. cryptologic informa-

tion to be provided along with the C-130Js that India has bought. The CIS-MOA is focused on protecting the tech-nology of both India and the UnitedStates.

Other major agreements are :Agreement for Security Measures forProtection of Classified Military Infor-mation signed on January 2002 (GSO-MIA) Master Information ExchangeAgreement (MIEA) to facilitate ex-change of defense R&D and informa-tion, signed in February 2004 Re-search Development Testing andEvaluation (RDT&E) Agreementsigned in January 2006.

The “New Framework in the India-US Defense Relationship” signed in2005 charts a course for defense rela-tions as an element of the broaderstrategic partnership between the twocountries. The institutionalized frame-work for cooperation was furtherstrengthened with the establishmentof the Defense Policy Group whichgives policy level direction to defensecooperation, reviews and resolvesbroader defense cooperation policy is-sues. Various institutional mecha-nisms include:■ Defense Joint Working Group

(DJWG) - this undertakes mid-yearreview of progress made in fulfill-ment of decisions taken by DPG.

■ Senior Technology Security Group(STSG) - this is charged with un-dertaking review of technology se-curity issues and increase mutualunderstanding of policies and sys-tems in respect of technology secu-rity for defense-related equipment.

■ Defense Procurement and Produc-tion Group (DPPG) - this reviewsopportunities for cooperation in de-fense acquisition, transfer of tech-nology/collaboration and defenserelated industries.

■ Joint Technical Group (JTG) - thislooks at potential for cooperationin R&D.

■ Military Cooperation Group (MCG)- reviews Services-related coopera-tion matters and inter-service coor-dination.

■ Service-to-Service ExecutiveSteering Groups (ESGs) - these re-view service-to-service coopera-tion and reports to the Military Co-operation Group.

IINNDDUUSSTTRRYY LLIINNKKAAGGEESSThe AEROINDIA and annual DEFEXPOshows have seen excellent participationfrom US companies in recent times.India’s revised Defense ProcurementPolicy (DPP-2008) aims to make pro-curement more transparent, impartialand accountable. Recent changes inIndia’s Offsets Credit Banking seek topromote indigenous defense industrywhile enabling foreign vendors to cre-ate offset programs in anticipation offuture obligations.

India has identified some key mis-sion areas for technology induction-Aircraft technology, third generationanti tank systems and instrumenta-tion of test sites and manpower train-ing. Major Indian PSUs are consideredcontributors to India’s missile and nu-clear program and therefore any exportto them requires an export licensefrom US authorities. Despite ongoingimprovements in the DPP the Requestfor Proposals (RPF) process remainsa source of concern both for Indianand foreign suppliers. Significant an-nual “under spend” in the defensebudgets suggests lack of predictabilityin the procurement process and leadsto a significant amount reverting tothe Finance Ministry. The case for ahigher FDI cap on defense industry inIndia is a hotly debated issue likely tobe revised soon.

The introduction of “Offsets” in de-fense procurements was made underDPP 2006 and any procurements overthree billion INR have to enter into anoffset obligation. In 2008 Bell helicop-ters withdrew their bid to provide 197light utility helicopters to India sayingthe offset requirements made the dealunfeasible.

From virtually no interaction in Jan-uary 2001, the United States and Indiahave completed several joint major mil-itary exercises. “Yudh Abhyas” thelargest-ever bilateral exercise inHawaii, the airlift inter-oper-ability training opera-tions andthe yearlyvisits of Se-nior War Collegecadets are evidence ofrelations changing signif-icantly for the better. The Mal-abar series of Naval exercises in-

volved contraband control, air defenseexercises, sea replenishment includingfuel transfer, cross-deck flying etc. TheIndian Air Force participated in themultinational air exercise “Red Flag” atthe Nellis Air force base in USA fol-lowed by COPE series. Joint exercises“Geronimo Thrust” in Alaska involvingIndian forces and aircraft on Americansoil, “Shatrujeet” and “ Vajra Prahar” se-ries lead to increased confidence build-ing between the two armed forces at op-erational levels.

The Bush Administration hadworked with the US Congress to amendlaws requiring congressional notifica-tion of all applications for defense ex-port to India. The Major Defense Equip-ment (MDE) notification puts India inthe same category as American TreatyAllies such as South Korea and Japanand items below $14 million now do notrequire congressional notice. The U.S.-India defense trade, particularlythrough the Foreign Military Sales(FMS) program, will bolster bilateral de-fense ties and boost inter-operabilitybetween U.S. forces and those of India.

Over the longer-term, the two coun-tries could aim to achieve other conse-quential goals. India could service, re-pair and replenish the needs of variousAmerican military units operatingaround South Asia. The U.S. and Indiacould share much more information,improve doctrine, and conduct exer-cises in support of joint counter-prolif-eration operations. India could collab-orate with the U.S. in jointpeacekeeping operations and provideintra-theatre heavy lift for third coun-tries involved in humanitarian orpeacekeeping missions.

The author is Executive Director,American Chamber of Commerce in

India (AMCHAM)

INDIA-US IN A LOCK OF FRIENDSHIPThe “New Framework in the India-US Defense

Relationship” signed in 2005 charts a course for

defence relations as an element of the broader

strategic partnership between the two countries

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BY DR. VIVEK LALL

In January, when the U.S. gov-ernment received a Letter of Re-quest from India’s Ministry of De-fence and the Indian Air Force

regarding the potential acquisitionof 10 C-17 Globemaster III airlifters,India joined a growing number ofcountries seriously considering theadvanced airlifter as the solution totheir requirements.

We believe the C-17 can fulfill In-dia’s needs for military and humani-tarian airlift to help it meet its grow-ing domestic and internationalresponsibilities, and continue to seestrong interest in C-17s across theglobal market.

When 2009 came to a close, arecord 14 nations had selected Boe-ing’s C-17, the workhorse of the U.S.Air Force since 1993, as their airlifterof choice. The newest members ofthe C-17 family include the UnitedArab Emirates Air Force and Air De-fence, the Qatar Emiri Air Force, andthe 12-nation Strategic Airlift Capa-bility (SAC) initiative led by NATO.

The SAC group includes 10 NATOnations - Bulgaria, Estonia, Hungary,Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway,Poland, Romania, Slovenia, UnitedStates - and Partnership for Peacemembers Sweden and Finland. The12 countries share acquisition andoperating costs for a fleet of three C-17s over a nearly 30-year agree-ment. SAC’s approach to shared useof the strategic airlifter is now re-garded as a model for the pooled ac-quisition and management of de-fense capabilities.

Other longtime international cus-tomers include Australia, Canada andthe United Kingdom, which ordereda seventh C-17 in December.

“Nations looking to modernizetheir airlift capabilities turn to the C-17 because of the industry-leadingquality and reliability that all C-17customers enjoy, coupled with ex-ceptional performance and durabil-ity,” said Tommy Dunehew, Boeingvice president, Business Develop-ment, Global Mobility Sys-

tems. “It provides world-class andworldwide strategic airlift capabilityand the means to rapidly, reliably andflexibly move heavy equipment overvast distances.”

Both a tactical and strategic air-lifter, only the C-17 can carry largecombat equipment and troops or hu-manitarian aid over long distancesand deliver them directly to small,austere airfields anywhere in theworld. It can land combat-readytroops on semi-prepared runways orairdrop them directly into the fight.Its ability to back up allows it to op-erate on narrow taxiways and on con-gested ramps.

The C-17 is the only platform avail-able that can support a large militaryor humanitarian operation on unim-proved landing strips in a timely man-ner. The C-5 Galaxy is unable to op-erate on makeshift runways; theC-130, a four-engine turboprop, can’tmeet crucial time constraints; andthe A400M lacks short-field takeoffcapability.

Equipped with an externallyblown flap system that allows a steep,final approach and low-speed land-ings for routine short-field landings,the C-17 can take off and land on run-ways as short as 3,500 feet and only90 feet wide and can take off from a7,600-foot airfield with a full cargoload. Even on such narrow runways,the C-17 can turn around using athree-point star turn and its backingcapability.

The C-17 is the only tactical aircraftcapable of performing all airlift mis-sions, including strategic, tactical,military,

and humanitarian missions, as well asbrigade airdrops, aeromedical evac-uations, and landings and takeoffsfrom standard runways or austereairfields.

Reliability and maintainability aretwo key benefits of the C-17 system,known for an aircraft mission comple-tion success probability rate of 95 per-cent and only 20 aircraft maintenanceman-hours per flying hour.

Maximum payload capacity of theC-17 is 170,900 pounds, and its max-imum gross takeoff weight is 585,000pounds. With its full payload and aninitial cruise altitude of 28,000 feet,the C-17 has an unrefueled range ofapproximately 2,400 nautical miles.The C-17 is also designed to airdrop102 paratroopers and equipment.

A key feature of the C-17 is that it’soperated by a crew of three - pilot, co-pilot and loadmaster - reducing per-sonnel requirements, risk exposureand long-term operating costs. Cargois loaded onto the C-17 through alarge aft door that accommodatesmilitary vehicles and palletized cargo.The C-17 can carry Army wheeledvehicles in two side-by-side rowsin its cargo compartment.

Significant modificationshave been made since the C-17 was first rolled out,from an extended rangefuel tank and upgradedsoftware to improve-ments to the Aerial De-

livery System and communicationsarchitecture. Defensive Systems, anElectronic Flight Control System anda Formation Flight System have alsobeen added. The support infrastruc-ture for the C-17 is in operationworldwide, and participation in theC-17 Globemaster III SustainmentPartnership provides for significantcost savings.

Today, the C-17 supports U.S.troops as they fight terrorists inAfghanistan and Iraq and respond tohumanitarian disasters around theworld. In January, C-17s from theUnited States, Qatar, Canada andSAC supported relief efforts in earth-quake-ravaged Haiti. In October2009, C-17s with the Hawaii Air Na-tional Guard and the U.S. Air Forcecompleted a 10-day mission duringwhich they ferried humanitarian aidto victims of the tsunami and earth-quake that struck American Samoa onSept. 29. That same month, C-17scompleted multiple humanitarianairlift missions to Padang, Indonesia,where nearly 800 people had beenkilled in another earthquake.

The C-17 is often the first to re-spond to international humanitariandisasters, delivering, in one mission,critical supplies, personnel, and a100-bed, fully equipped field hospi-tal with patient litters, oxygen, andsupport equipment.

The C-17 is an acquisition successstory, with deliveries on or ahead of

schedule for the past decade. Andit is available right now, with-

out any development risk.

The author isVice President &

Country Head,Boeing IntegratedDefence Systems.

NOT JUST FOR COMBATBoth a tactical and strategic airlifter,

today the Boeing C-17 not only

supports troops in Afghanistan, but also

responds to humanitarian

disasters around the world

THE ULTIMATE PARACHUTE SYSTEMS

Airborne Systems, a world leader in para-chute systems, will highlight its capa-bilities as the only company that can

provide a complete aerial delivery solution fortroop and equipment alike when it exhibits atDEFEXPO (Hall 18 Stand 12G), PragatiMaidan, New Delhi, February 15-18).

These systems range from the fully-au-tonomous GPS-guided Joint Precision Air-drop Systems (JPADS) to the new T-11 massassault troop parachute system now in serv-ice with the US Army and its unique maritimecraft aerial delivery system, all of whichcleared for use with the Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules, and other military transportaircraft.

The Group’s appearance at DEFEXPOcomes less than a month after it was acquiredby a US company, HDT International Hold-ings, Inc. HDT, also owns HDT EngineeredTechnologies, provider of deployable and mo-bile products and services solutions for cus-tomers in military and emergency responsesectors.

The acquisition also comes at the end of asix month period in which Airborne Systemshas announced a series of strategic and break-through orders, underpinning its leading rolein the development of parachute technologyfor the aerial delivery of both men and equip-ment, emergency escape and search & rescuesolutions.

The US Department of Defense (DoD) fulladoption of the JPADS 2K FireFlyTM, a GPS-guided aerial delivery system capable of car-rying payloads up to 2,200 lb (1000kg) wasannounced in September 2009, although thesystem has been in service in operational en-vironments for over a year. More than 1,350FireFlyTM systems have been delivered tocustomers. Airborne Systems’ 10K Dragon-FlyTM has also been selected by the DoD asits platform for medium weight requirementof up to 10000lb (4,500kg).

In October 2009, Airborne Systems won thelargest of three production contracts for thenew T-11 advanced troop parachute systemthat the company has designed for the US

airborne forces. The full requirement is to re-place the 52,000 T-10 parachutes over thenext 5 years, in a programme with a poten-tial full value of $220 million.

Airborne Systems’ unique Maritime CraftAerial Delivery System (MCADS) enablesrigid inflatable boats to be airdropped into wa-ter, ready for immediate use, from the C17,C5, C-130 Hercules aircraft as well as beingcompatible with the A400M. MCADS is al-ready in service with the US, UK and other na-tion’s Special Forces and further orders haverecently been received from other Europeannations.

Earlier this year, Airborne Systems alsowon its first contract to manufacture the newtroop parachute system, known as the EPC,for the French airborne forces. More than23,000 parachutes, comprising main and re-serve parachutes, will be delivered in a multi-year programme under a contract with theDGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement) pro-curement executive of the French Ministry ofDefence.

World leaders in parachute systems, Airborne

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the Defexpo where they will be highlighting

some of their capabilities

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Indian Navy is soon set to get six world-class submarines, the famous Frenchsubmarine Scorpene is being made inIndia and a contract between the

Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) and Direc-tion des Constructions Navales Services(DCNS) involves the construction underlicence of six Scorpene submarines, asso-ciated technology transfers, and the saleof combat systems for the six submarines.MDL has responsibility for constructionand integration of the six submarines.

“DCNS is also providing a comprehen-sive engineering package and engine/re-duction gear cradles for four P28 anti-submarine warfare corvettes built byGarden Reach Shipbuilding & EngineersLtd for the Indian Navy. In partnership withDCNS, the Indian company Walchand-nagar Industry Limited (WIL) is providingservices,” says Xavier Marchal, managingdirector of DCNS India.

DCNS is committed to long-term part-nerships and close collaboration with theIndian Navy and shipbuilding industryand DCNS India Private Ltd, a subsidiaryspecialising in naval services, was set upon March 25, 2009.

On DCNS India’s activities, Marchalsays, “We conduct engineering and de-tailed design work for group projects in In-dia and elsewhere, we provide consul-tancy services and technical assistance toIndian naval shipbuilders and select andqualify Indian companies as long-term partners for local productionon the Scorpene and other pro-grammes.” DCNS is also lookingat the possibility of launchingsoftware development activ-ities as part of the DCNS In-dia operation.

The Scorpene project has

been running late but the shipyard mod-ernisation programme launched by MDLwith the support of DCNS is now progress-ing fast and will allow MDL to delivermore than one submarine per year. “Thewhole pressure hull of the first submarineis now completed and all the structures arevery well advanced. Construction of thesecond submarine started in 2008 is pro-gressing quickly along with the construc-tion of the third and fourth submarinethat already started,” says Marchal,adding, “This year we will complete thedelivery of combat system equipment forthe first submarine, the following oneswill be delivered one every year.”

DCNS also aims to foster ties with In-dian companies in the engineering andmanufacturing sectors, depending on theconcerned sector. Regarding submarines,for example, the group has developed atechnology transfer methodology withMDL. This technology transfer is based onthe progressive transfer of skills and know-how in conjunction with the phased expan-sion of local industrial capabilities. Con-cerning surface ships, equipments or anyother sector, DCNS is working on specificpartnership schedules, depending on thecustomer’s needs and on the partners’ pos-sibilities, according to Marchal.

India is one of the keystrategic focus markets forDCNS group. In the frame-

work of governmental evo-lutions (FDI in defence sec-

tor is controlled but thegovernment), DCNShopes to get the oppor-tunity to make signifi-cant partnerships andinvestments beside In-dian companies.

On market research firms such as Frost& Sullivan estimate that Asia has ac-counted for under a third of global mili-tary spending, up from about a quarter in2007. Specific to naval defence, Jane’s DSForecast estimates that over the next tenyears, 80 - and perhaps as many as 100 -new submarines could be procured by In-dia, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Viet-nam, Australia, China, Japan, South Ko-rea and, potentially, Taiwan. Theseestimates confirm the upward trend,which parallels the region’s economicgrowth. Many Asia-Pacific countries aredeveloping fast and need to adapt theirnaval resources accordingly.

“DCNS is a unique contender propos-ing all kinds of advanced-design warships,stealth frigates, nuclear-powered sub-marines and Mistral-class force projec-tion & command vessels. We take pride inoffering a full range,” says Marchal.

DCNS has an expertise in the complexart of submarine design and construction.Teamwork, know-how and exceptional in-dustrial facilities enabled the group to de-sign and build France’s first-generationnuclear-powered ballistic-missile sub-marines in complete independence. Mar-chal adds that DCNS will make its uniqueexpertise available to allied navies andcountries with which France has friendlyrelations. “Over a period of 100 years,DCNS has delivered no fewer than 100submarines to the French Navy and othercustomers.”

For the next bid for submarines, “it isthe intention of DCNS to bring the best re-sponse to the Indian Navy evolving re-quirements while pursuing and increasingour policy of technology transfers and in-dustrial indigenisation, largely initiatedthrough the P75 contract,” Says Marchal.Capitalising on important existing invest-ments and developing local Indian indus-try while offering latest evolutions in sub-marine design and capacities seems to beDCNS’s objective for India.

SCORPENE, CLOSER TO HOMEThough the project was delayed initially, MDL with the support of

DCNS will be able to deliver more than one submarine per year

DCI, a reference operator and serv-ice provider for the French Ministryof Defence, will be present at the2010 Defexpo India where it will be

showcasing its land and Gendarmerie, navaland program management capabilitythroughout the exhibition. India representsa strategic growth market for “Defense Con-seil International”, where French militaryknow-how can offer a substantial solution tosecurity and defence needs.

DCI strives to meet its customer needs interms of national integrity, especially as it isincreasingly merging with external threatsissues. Since 1972, DCI group has proposedrecognised military expertise to friendlyforeign countries. DCI’s major role is totransfer French armed forces’ know-how.DCI enhances the value of proposals made

by Defence industrialists owing to its cul-ture and expertise conform to French forcesstandards. Thus, notably during negotia-tions for armament contracts, DCI proposesin close collaboration with the Ministry ofDefence to associate the operational andmilitary added value with the acquisition ofDefence systems.

DCI is a private company in which theFrench government is the reference share-holder with 49,9% of the group’s shares.Based in Paris, the company currently has600 employees, among which nearly 250work abroad, and has permanent offices inthe United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia,Kuwait, Qatar and Malaysia.

DCI offers a solution for each new Securityand Defence stake concerning all ArmedForces and in all related fields. This ap-proach is supported by the synergy of skillsexisting in the different departments andprovides each mission with a very highadded value. Since its first contracts and upto its present organisation, DCI has evolvedto adapt to the successive economic contextsand to meet its partners’ increasingly strin-gent requirements.

The four operational components of DCIreflect the French Ministry of Defence’sstructure: COFRAS for the Land Forces andGendarmerie, NAVFCO for the Navy, AIRCOfor the Air Force and finally DESCO for theDGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement).DCI can operate on the entire spectrum of de-fence and security.

DCI’s close relationship with its regulatoryauthorities, the French Armed forces and theDGA, is not only reflected in the group’sstructure but also in the values shared by DCIand in the composition of its personnel.Whether operational reservists, military inactive service and seconded to the companyor recently retired personnel, DCI’s employ-ees in France, as abroad, mostly come from amilitary environment, thus providing ourcustomers with an excellent service stampedwith the “French armed forces” label.

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Rafale, which is considered oneof the world’s best fighter, willsoon have a much improvedengine and firepower range.

The aircraft has over the years witnessednumerous innovations and the nextavatar is going to be much deadlier.

The Rafale is a very compact andhigh-tech fighter capable of carrying ahuge external load of fuel tanks andmissiles. According to company sources,the aircraft can carry more than 15,000kg of kerosene and weapons, which isquite an accomplishment for an aircraftweighing less than 10 tonnes empty.

Now the focus is on providing theaircraft with much advanced features.The engineers at Snecma are alreadyworking on a more powerful engine.This better version of M88-2 turbofanwill provide the required amount ofthrust while keeping fuel consumptionwithin given limit.

Advanced features such as integrallybladed compressor disks, called ‘blisks’,low-pollution combustor, single-crystalhigh-pressure turbine blades, ceramiccoatings, revolutionary powder metal-lurgy disks, and composite materialswill give the M88-2 much added power.

Additionally, the M88 has been op-timised so that its small infrared signa-

ture does not compromise the Rafale’soverall IR signature, and its non-pollut-ing, smoke-free emissions make the air-craft more difficult to detect visuallythan older designs.

It is equipped with a fully-redundantSnecma FADEC (Full Authority DigitalEngine Control) which allows it to ac-celerate from idle to full afterburner inless than three seconds. Thanks to theFADEC, the M88-2 engines give theRafale stunning performance: carefreeengine handling allows the throttle tobe slammed from combat power to idleand back.

With the new uprated engine, theRafale omnirole fighter will proveeven more competitive in terms ofthrust-to-weight ratio at combatweight. The fighter will be able to takeoff at maximum weight in a very shortdistance, even in the most demandingweather conditions, at high altitude,in the heat of the desert. Climb rate,acceleration, sustained turn rate willall be massively improved, bringing

the Rafale’s combat effectiveness tounprecedented levels.

RAFALE GOES HI-TECH

For the Rafale omnirole fighter, Thaleshas provided the most advanced sensorsand integrated avionics suite ever de-signed for a combat aircraft. It com-prises the RBE2 electronic scanningradar, the Front Sector Optronics, theSpectra electronic warfare suite, theDamocles targeting pod and theAREOS(1) reconnaissance system, allsupplied by Thales.

All the Rafale’s sensors are closelyintegrated and all data is automaticallyfused to massively reduce pilot workloadand significantly increase tactical effec-tiveness.

The first Rafales were all fitted with apassive antenna and Thales and theFrench Military are now switching to ac-tive electronic scanning array technology.

The Rafale is the only fighterequipped with an integrated system op-timised for target identification and bat-

tle damage assessment at stand-off dis-tances. The Front Sector Optronics iscomposed of a powerful TV sensor toidentify targets and to determine thenumber of hostile aircraft within an in-coming raid, and of an eyesafe laserrangefinder for telemetry.

For both strategic and tactical recon-naissance missions, the French ArmedForces have adopted the Thales SystemReco NG (new generation tactical recon-naissance system) for the Rafale.

Since July 2009, the System RecoNG has been undergoing qualificationtesting / operational evaluation atMont-de-Marsan Air Base, with entryinto service planned for early 2010. Thisvery advanced system is now offeredon the export market under the AREOSdesignation.

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Rafale is one of the best aircraft whenit comes to dog fights. The aircraft isalready equipped with the outstand-ing Mica air-to-air missile capable ofperforming both short-range dogfights combat and long-range inter-ceptions. For engagements at evenlonger distances, the Rafale will soonbe armed with the MBDA Meteor air-to-air missile.

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Thanks to their expertise in the aeronautical field, their highlevel of quality (certified EN 9100) and innovation by usingthe latest technologies, the French company ALKAN, based

in Paris area, is the genuine partner of all the project leaders as wellas aircraft manufacturers, such as Dassault Aviation, Thalès, MBDA,Snecma, BAe Systems, Embraer, Alenia, Bell, Sikorsky,Eurocopter,General Dynamics, Raytheon, SAAB, etc.

ALKAN have the mastery of weapon carriage and ejection equip-ment for military aircraft, and are specialized in Store ManagementSystems and also ground servicing and support activity.

With their international recognition, ALKAN equipment are inoperation in more than 51 countries and are qualified on more than35 different aircraft both military and civilian like Mirage 2000,Rafale, Gripen, Black Hawk, Tiger, A400M, etc.

ALKAN is delivering in India carriage equipment for Mirage2000 operated by the IAF. Such equipmentincludes all centerline, inboard and outboardpylons for M 2000 with their inbuilt equip-ment; and the engine removal trolley forM53 the Mirage2000 Engine.

Alkan release Unit type 2037 has been se-lected by HAL for the ALH-WSI and all fu-ture armed helicopter being manufacturedand designed by HAL.

A Transfer Of Technology agreement has been signed earlythis year to enable HAL to locally manufacture and overhaulthe state of the art 2037 Release Unit. Alkan CEO Armand Car-lier mentions, “This agreement clearly demonstrates the con-

fidence placed in Alkan product and organ-isation. We are very proud of this longterm partnership with HAL, I am person-ally following the management of such aproject and believe this TOT is the firststone of a long future collaboration in In-dia. We are happy to support the growthand expertise of the impressive Indianaerospace Industry”.

The release units of Indian made

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French technology, courtesy Alkan

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role of a scientific centre. It will also be themain distributor of orders to privatecompanies.

Dedicated country pavilions number-ing 10, including from the US, the UK, Is-rael, Italy and Russia will be hosted, andexhibitors from 30 countries are partici-pating while official delegations frommore than 30 countries are expected.For the first time ever at Defexpo, ex-hibitors have an opportunity to launchnew products by booking a productlaunch slot and inviting the media, otherexhibitors and visitors.

All types of armoured vehicles, auto-mated, security systems, electro-opticalsystems, communication, telecom sys-tems, information technology, all types ofweapons & explosives, parachutes, sur-veillance equipment, satellites, magneticsensors, medical equipments, clothing,R&D, submarines, tanks, anti-aircraftguns, explosives/detection systems, ship

building and ship repair are on display.Overseas participation is expected

from Australia, Austria, Belarus, Brazil,Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Den-mark, France, Germany, Greece, Hun-gary, Israel, Italy, Norway, Poland,Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia,South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Swe-den, Switzerland, Thailand, the Nether-lands, UAE, the UK Ukraine, the US etc.

With the relations between Israel andIndia having improved over the lastdecade, particularly after the Kargil war,India invested massively in militarybuildup, becoming Israel’s largest de-fence export destination in Asia. Bilateralrelations, which were so far based on gov-ernment-to-government basis, have re-cently been expanded to the industrialand business sector, as Israeli defence in-dustries are establishing joint ventures topromote their interests in the subconti-nent, improving their ability to meet NewDelhi’s new offset regulation.

For the first time at DefExpo, Rafaelfrom Israel will display the Spike NLOS -

ATGM for helicopters, LCV and naval ves-sels for non-line-of-sight ranges. TheSpike NLOS is the newest member of the:Spike Family - Electro-optic, Tactical, Pre-cision, Guided Missile Systems.

The US-based Northrop GrummanCorp will display a wide variety of its pro-grammes and capabilities, including air-borne early warning and control systems,unmanned aircraft systems, fire controlradars, infrared countermeasures andproducts from other key business areas.

The French MBDA, a world leader inmissiles and missile systems will be ex-hibiting a range of advanced technology,guided weapon solutions on its stand Hall12.7.1. It is looking to develop on thestrategic partnerships and close ties thatthe company has already establishedwithin India.

MBDA is the only company in the sectorcapable of designing and producing mis-siles and missile systems to meet a widerange of current and future operationalrequirements for all the three forces(army, navy and air force).

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A 25-YEAR BOND, GROWING STRONG

DEFEXPO 2010 beginning onFebruary 15 at Pragati Maidanin New Delhi attracts a largenumber of participants, Indian

as well as from abroad. This year theAmerican aerospace and defencetechnology company NorthropGrumman Corporation is one of theparticipants. The company was thefourth largest defence contractor in theworld in 2008, and the largest builder ofnaval vessels. At DEFEXPO 2010,Northrop Grumman’s focus will be thebroad range of products andtechnologies that meet India’s homelanddefence needs as well as improvedmaritime domain awareness. Theseinclude the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye,MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Takeoff andLanding Tactical Unmanned AerialVehicle (VTUAV), Active ElectronicallyScanned Array Radars (AESA) and LPDamphibious transport ships.

Considering the current globalenvironment and India’s increasingresponsibilities in the region, the IndianAir Force (IAF) has to keep innovating.On the same, John Brooks, President,Northrop Grumman International, andVice-President, Business Development forNorthrop Grumman Aerospace Systemssays, “We are offering APG-80 AESAradar to the IAF for their MMRCArequirement. APG-80 is a mature AESA,in continuous operational use for fiveyears in the F-16 Block 60. It’s the mostreliable fighter fire control radar weexport today; we have never had an AESAantenna fail in operational use. The APG-80 offered in Lockheed Martin’s F-16INSuper Viper (the ultimate 4th GenerationFighter) will be tailored to meet India’sunique MMRCA requirements.” With 35years of electronically scanned antennaexperience, Northrop Grumman is theworld’s premier AESA producer.

Brooks adds that the F-22 and F-35both fly with Northrop Grumman AESAsand the APG-80 shares a direct lineage tothe F-35’s APG-81. The APG-80 was thefirst production fighter AESA deployed,

and the first made for international sale.Mature production, dependable reliabilitybuilt on years of APG-80 experience, andsavvy operators who have successfullysuggested continuous improvement tothis radar make the APG-80 the leader inthe MMRCA field. Recently, APG-80demonstrated its well-established modesand operations during MMRCA FlightTrials in India.

On the status of the E-2C/D AWACSaircraft on offer to the Indian Navy,Brooks says, “Built on a 40-year legacy ofproviding critical airborne early warningand command and control, our E-2DAdvanced Hawkeye was designed toprovide the enhanced capabilitiesrequired to meet emerging threats andimproved mission effectiveness. The two-generation leap in radar technology,provided by the newly developedAN/APY-9 radar, allows the E-2DAdvanced Hawkeye to ‘see’ smallertargets and more of them at a greaterrange than currently fielded radarsystems.” Actually, since taking its firstflight in August 2007, the E-2D hascompleted more than 1,400 hours offlight testing, began land-based carriersuitability testing in September 2009and is on track for initial operationaltest and evaluation in 2011. Brooksadds, “Flight tests to date haveproduced excellent results and the E-2D systems, including radar long-rangedetection, are exceeding keyperformance specifications. We are ontrack to deliver three E-2D pilotproduction aircraft in 2010 andmanufacturing of the first two Low-Rate Initial Production aircraft is

progressing well.”There is also something for the naval

UAVs for the Indian Navy, something thatcan be of utmost importance, especiallyfor surveillance operations. NorthropGrumman will be presenting its MQ-8BFire Scout, which is capable ofautonomous take off and landing on anyaviation warship and at prepared andunprepared landing sites. “The Fire Scoutcompleted shipboard operations aboardUSS McInerney (FFG-8) and is currentlydeployed on the USS McInerney (FFG-8)for six months. It has the ability to detect,identify, and target tactical threats at seaor ashore, making it the ideal platform tomeet India’s rigid persistent surveillancerequirements. Fire Scout’s ability to flymultiple payloads such as radar andelectro-optical/infrared sensors allowsdownlink of broad area surveillance andtarget-specific full motion video todecision makers,” adds Brooks.

Other technologies/platforms on offerto India from Northrop Grumman atDEFEXPO 2010 will be the Joint Multi-Mission Expeditionary Craft (JMEC),which provides coalition forces with a fullyintegrated flexible solution for the littoralsand beyond. “Built around an open-architecture computing environment thatis both sensor and application-agnostic,JMEC ensures interoperability withcurrent and future communications assetsand a wide variety of manned andunmanned platforms. JMEC demonstratesNorthrop Grumman’s scalable network-centric warfare C4I systems for high-speedboats that operate anywhere from high-seas to the most challenging inlandwaterways,” says Brooks.

The company has also createdstrategic partnerships with companiessuch as Satyam, Hindustan Aeronautics,Bharat Electronics and DynamaticTechnologies. “Northrop Grumman’srelationship with India extends more than25 years and it is committed to continueproviding the best possible solutions tomeet India’s current and futurerequirements,” says Brooks.

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Given its borders with five coun-tries, a 7,500 plus kilometrescoastline and a large airspaceboundaries, India needs an air

defence and combat fleet with that oper-ational dominance. The aircraft it requiresshould be able to deliver not only air powerand air combat superiority but also logis-tical, multi-role and versatility in weaponsand systems integration.

And that is where Gripen IN, the mosttechnologically advanced fighter aircraftin the world, fits in. Equipped with futur-istic warfare technologies developedspecifically for India Gripen IN, will be thefirst of the new generation, multi-role com-bat aircraft to enter service.

The machine is the first of the new gen-eration, true multi-role combat aircraft toenter service. Using the latest availabletechnology it is capable of performing anextensive range of air-to-air and air-to-sur-face operational missions and employingthe latest weapons.

The fighter aircraft is designed to meetthe demands of current and future threats,while at the same time meeting strict re-quirements for flight safety, reliability,training efficiency and low operating costs.

Currently it is in service with theSwedish, Hungarian and Czech Republic AirForces and has also been ordered by theSouth African Air Force. The UK Empire TestPilots’ School (ETPS) is operating Gripen asits advanced fast jet platform for test pilotsworldwide.

Gripen International is a subsidiary ofSaab AB and acts as a prime contracting or-ganization, responsible for marketing, sell-ing and supporting the Gripen fighter

worldwide. Gripen International combinesthe strength of its international industrialpartners, which are among the world’s mostexperienced and respected manufacturersof aerospace and defence equipment.

Saab is one of the world’s leading high-technology companies, with its main oper-ations focusing on defence, aviation andspace. The group covers a broad spectrumof competence and capabilities in systemsintegration.

Infact, heating up the race for the con-tract to supply 126 medium multi-role com-bat aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF), theSwedish company proposed to India trans-fer of technology to become “an independ-ent manufacturer” of its own fighter jets.

Looking forward to the trials for themedium multi-role combat aircraft, theSwedish manufacturer of Gripen, SAAB In-ternational has favoured “extensive trans-fer of technology” well in excess of 60 per-cent requirement to boost India’sindigenous capabilities in this regard.

The company has offered to transfertechnology -- levels which are far exceed-ing the RFP (request for proposal) require-

ments of the IAF. An early transfer of tech-nology would be ensured to maximize in-digenous capabilities.

The deal is estimated to cost $10 bil-lion. The contract will include licensedmanufacture for 108 fighters by the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)and offset clauses for supplying sub-sys-tems and components to the winning bid-der by Indian aerospace firms in the pub-lic and private sectors. The selectedmanufacturer will have to supply 18 air-craft in flyaway condition in batches.

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ties on the horizon -- GE is poised to meetthe Indian Air Force and Indian Navy'scurrent requirements and future missiondemands.

Capitalizing on more than five millionhours of mission accomplishment in closeto a quarter century of operation, the GEF110 engine continues to infuse new tech-nologies and options into the LockheedMartin F-16. To date, GE has deliveredmore than 2,600 F110 engines to powerfront-line fighters for 13 countries, andestablished benchmarks for single-enginefighter safety and reliability. Building onthis baseline of success, GE has developedthe F110-GE-132 engine (32,500 lb.thrust), the highest-thrust fighter engineever developed for the F-16 aircraft.

"The F110-GE-132 achieves 10%thrust growth over the predecessor -129through by incorporation of an re-designed fan that includes widechord airfoils and blisk technology,plus a more aerodynamic radialaugmentor," says Allen Paxson,Vice President of Evendale Turbo-fan/Turbojet Projects.

Lockheed Martin has elected tooffer F110-GE-132 power for the F-16IN -- the most advanced versionof the F-16 -- for the Medium MultiRole Combat Aircraft program (MMRCA).

More than 4,000 F404/F414 engineshave been integrated into 12 applicationsand five major airframe programs, mak-ing it the world's most widely adopted en-gine family. It has been the mainstay ofUnited States Naval aviation since the orig-inal F/A-18 Hornet entered service in theearly 1980s.

F414 engines have completed morethan one million hours of operation, pro-viding unmatched reliability, maintain-ability and operability while providing 25-35% more thrust than the predecessorF404 engine. The F414 powers the BoeingF/A-18E/F Super Hornet currently underconsideration for the MMRCA program.

Single-engine growth versions powera variety of trainer and light fighter air-craft, including the Hindustan Aeronau-tics Limited (HAL) Light Combat AircraftTejas, the Saab Gripen, the Korea Aero-space Industries T-50, and the re-enginedA-4Su Skyhawk.

Saab selected the F414G variant topower the Gripen NG aircraft, another

MMRCA candidate. "As is the case with all GE powerplants,

our design philosophy is to continuallydevelop and incorporate new technolo-gies into the current product line. Thenext growth step for the F414 family is theEnhanced Performance Engine, whichprovides a 20% increase in thrust," saidTony Mathis, Vice President of Lynn Tur-bofan/Turbojet Projects.

Helicopter Programs: The T700/CT7engine family draws on 60 million hoursof experience from the baseline T700 con-figuration, which has been in service formore than 30 years and now powers morethan 20 applications in 60 countries.

Specifically developed to address hotand high operating conditions, the CT7-8engine is uniquely positioned to supportthe Indian Air Force VVIP program. TheCT7-8 powers the AgustaWestlandAW101, the NHIndustries NH90 and Siko-rsky S/H-92 helicopters.

"The T700/CT7 engine family is themost widely-used turboshaft engine forthe medium-sized helicopter class," said EdBirtwell, Vice President and General Man-ager of GE Aviation's Turboshaft/Turbo-prop Department. "The T700/CT7 enginefamily is also ideally suited for India Navy'sAnti-Submarine and the Indian Air ForceAttack helicopter programs, presently un-der evaluation."

All T700/CT7 engines are marinized,which is critical for naval applications,and have been approved by the UnitedStates Navy following a rigorous, 1,200-hour test.

These engines currently power naviesacross the globe, including those of theU.S., Japan, Turkey, Greece, Spain, Singa-pore, Italy, Canada and Australia.

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ise, manufacturing know-how, and globalproduct support. The Sikorsky militaryproduct line ranges from the 84,700 pound(38,420 kg) CH-53K heavy lift helicopterunder development for the U.S. MarineCorps to the battle-proven S-70 BLACKHAWK and SEAHAWK helicopters in serv-ice today with 26 nations. The new tech-nology H-92 helicopter will give militaryforces one of the world’s safest and most sur-vivable multi-role helicopters in its class.With an eye to a conceptual 100,000 pound(45,350 kg) U.S. Joint Heavy Lift rotor-craft, Sikorsky flew its scalable X2 Technol-ogy high-speed demonstrator in August2008 and is preparing for high-speed flighttests.

Sikorsky technology gave the world thefirst stable, controllable helicopter in 1939.Subsequent Sikorsky helicopters were thefirst to make hoist rescues, the first to usedipping sonar, and the first to refuel fromaerial tankers. The S-70/UH-60 BLACKHAWK in the 1970s set new standards forcombat survivability in utility transport hel-icopters. The RAH-66 Comanche success-fully demonstrated fly-by-wire flight con-trols and large composite structures in the1990s. More recently, the S-92 helicopterreceived the Collier Trophy, one of the aero-space industry’s most prestigious awards,for flaw tolerance, crashworthiness, andother safety innovations unmatched bypast-generation aircraft.

Today, Sikorsky continues to set groundbreaking enhanced design standards withthe H-92 SUPERHAWK and the UH-60M

BLACK HAWK helicopters. Sikorsky be-gan production delivery of over 1,200 newUH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopters to theU.S. Army in July 2008.

Sikorsky has offered the legendary S-76C++ helicopter for the Indian CoastGuard Dry Lease program as an interim so-lution for the multi-mission role of provid-ing Maritime Surveillance and Interdictionprotecting India’s vast coastline, Searchand Rescue, Air Ambulance, andCargo/Passenger Transportation. The S-76helicopter family has more than 700 aircraftoperating in 35 countries on five conti-nents. The worldwide fleet has amassedmore than 5 million flight hours. These air-craft are in service with many governmentagencies, including the Japan Coast Guard,and perform Airborne Law Enforcement(ALE), Search and Rescue missions in manymarkets including the U.S., Spain and Thai-land, and Emergency Medical Service(EMS) support to hospitals. The SikorskyS-76C++ helicopter delivers low direct op-erating costs, providing outstanding valueto the customer.

Sikorsky also has a history of interna-tional collaboration. The SEA KING heli-copters that joined the Indian Navy in 1971were license-built versions of the SikorskyS-61 helicopters. Japan and the Republicof Korea fly S-70 BLACK HAWK and SEA-HAWK helicopters from domestic produc-tion lines. Today’s S-92 helicopter is builtby a truly global partnership sharing digi-tal designs and lean manufacturing tech-niques.

As the role for helicopters in HomelandSecurity and modern battle space grows, thesystems aboard them become more com-plex. For example, Sikorsky Aircraft has de-

veloped a search and rescue AutomaticFlight Control System (AFCS) that is ableto lock in and fly point-in-space approaches,hands-off, and hover for rescues. The sys-tem is the first to fly automated approachesto a set position “hooked” by a search radar,flight management system way point, ther-mal imager, or digital map.

Sikorsky and Rockwell Collins inte-grated the sophisticated mission suites onS-70B SEAHAWK helicopters for Australia,China, Turkey, Greece, Thailand and mostrecently Singapore. Sikorsky and its part-ners including Rockwell Collins, Thales,Telephonics and GE have offered the state-of-the-art S-70B SEAHAWK weapons plat-form as a direct commercial sale for the In-dian Navy Multi-Role Helicopter (MRH)program. The U.S. Navy also has offeredas a government-to-government sale theSikorsky and Lockheed Martin built MH-60R helicopter for the Indian Navy MRH.The Sikorsky and Rockwell Collins team hasalso successfully integrated the S-92 heli-copter Avionics Management System(AMS) to reduce crew workload and im-prove safety. Both the S-70 and S-92 heli-copters are in full production today, andboth are readily tailored to the needs of in-ternational military customers.

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communications contracts over the nextdecade. As a result of the 1995 corporatemerger, Lockheed Martin inherited from Mar-tin Marietta its New Delhi office. With the In-dian economy growing at over 8% and the si-multaneous strengthening of Indo-USrelationship over last few of years, LockheedMartin upgraded its Indian presence in 2005and relocated the office to enable better sup-port for marketing teams from the US.

Within the span of one year, Lockheed Mar-tin successfully established its brand in In-dian military circles. At the same time, Lock-heed Martin aggressively pursuedopportunities in selected areas of militaryhardware for all the three services (Navy,Army and Air Force) apart from Homeland Se-curity and commercial applications.

The fully owned subsidiary of LockheedMartin is now representing the interests of allthe operating units of Lockheed Martin in In-dia. Besides defense services, the American gi-ant is also looking to establish its presence inspaces like information technology, ocean ex-ploration, renewable energy and radio fre-quency identification (RFID) technology.

“For Lockheed Martin, the potential mar-ket in India is probably the largest in Asia Pa-cific,” says Orville Prins, Vice-President, Busi-ness Development - India, Lockheed MartinAeronautics Company. With this in mind, theUS company announced the opening of its In-dia subsidiary - Lockheed Martin India PrivateLimited, in 2006.

As is already known, while the company’sfighter aircraft F-16IN are undergoing trialsfor the $10 billion deal, IAF has already ac-quired six Hercules C-130J tactical transportas part of $ 1 billion sale. The first aircraft isunder assembly and expected to be deliveredaround the time of Aero India 2011. Followon sale is also expected with the government.

On the maritime products front, LockheedMartin is the prime systems integrator on theUS Navy’s (USN) MH-60R helicopter, which“Team Romeo” (USN, LM and Sikorsky Air-

craft) have bid for the Indian Navy Multi-RoleHelicopter RFP. “India is the first country out-side of the United States to be offered a part-nership on the US Navy’s front-line carrierbattle group helicopter,” says Roger Rose,Chief Executive of Lockheed Martin India Pri-vate Limited. The company’s MH-60R multi-role is a contender for the Indian Navy’s re-quirement for sixteen multi-role helicoptersand is being seen as a replacement for thenavy’s Sea King helicopters currently in use.For MH-60R the proposals has already beingevaluated by the customer. The other competi-tors for this order include Sikorsky S-70 B andNH Industries NH-90.

Lockheed Martin has also receivedUS$10bn (from the US Government) to de-velop the Aegis Combat System. This area airdefense capability is being discussed as a car-rier battle group defense system with the In-dian Navy. “Aegis has been refined over thelast 30 years to become the only system capa-ble of meeting the current anti-ship missilethreat,” said Rose. “The Asia Pacific Aegispartnerships of the Korean, Japanese, Aus-tralian and US fleets would benefit from theinclusion of the Indian Naval Capability, andthe Indian Navy would acquire a unique ca-pability to protect its sea lanes.”

It is positioning to become a supplier of theIntegrated Platform Management System(IPMS) for the Indian Navy’s ship buildingprogram, which includes one aircraft carrierand over 30 ships for various applications.And it is for this purpose that the company has

partnered with a leading Indian private com-pany, Larsen & Toubro.

The company also plans to respond to anupcoming Indian bid for surface vessels, forwhich it is ready to offer the AEGIS combatmanagement system, and submarine mod-ernization as well as communications pro-grams.

Over the years, Lockheed Martin is posi-tioning to be a serious contender to meet allC4ISR-related requirements of the IndianArmed Forces, with emphasis on Net CentricOperations, informs Michael R Griswold, Di-rector, Advanced Development Programs,Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company. In re-cent years this has also been expanded to in-clude cooperative research & developmentactivities with leading Indian industrial aca-demic and Government research institutions.

Several army programs Lockheed Martinis pursuing endure the partnership devel-oped with other defense suppliers. Lock-heed supports the USG offer of Javelin mis-siles-a 60/40 Raytheon/ Lockheed JV-to theIndian Army. Much of the weaponry on theBoeing Apache helicopter, such as the Hell-fire anti-tank guided missile, is Lockheedprovided.

It is also working with the USG and defenseministry to supply the PAC-3 system. Begunas part of the Next Steps for Strategic Partner-ship (NSSP) process between the two govern-ments, the PAC-3 system is viewed as a con-tender for both tactical and theater missiledefense requirements.

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The year 2010 is going to be a land-mark year for General Dynamics'relationship with India. Its impor-

tance is signalled by the debut of fiveGeneral Dynamics business units at thismonth's DefExpo, taking place in NewDelhi from Monday to Friday this week.

The sixth business unit visiting theshow at Pragati Maidan this week is al-ready familiar to many Indian cus-tomers in the defence, scientific andmedia communities. General DynamicsC4 Systems is the parent company ofSATCOM Technologies, which has pro-vided satellite and wireless communi-cations to Indian customers from itsbase in Gurgaon and Noida, in the Na-tional Capital Territory, for the last 13years. SATCOM Technologies hasbrought employment, revenue andtechnologic expertise to this region of In-dia and has benefited in return thanksto the skilled workforce here.

This skilled workforce, and the indus-trial base that it works for, has been onemajor factor in attracting more GeneralDynamics businesses to India. For exam-ple General Dynamics United KingdomLimited, perhaps known best as one ofthe world's leading prime systems inte-grators and the company who deliveredthe most advanced C4I battlefield man-agement system (BMS) currently in useanywhere in the world, is keen to engagewith Indian businesses on a range ofopportunities - not just the Indian BMSrequirement - and develop an indige-nous capability that will benefit India fordecades to come.

This is the next stage in General Dy-namics' evolution in the Indian market.General Dynamics is a $32 billion cor-poration with technology leading busi-nesses in the Aerospace, Marine Sys-tems, Combat Systems and InformationSystems and Technology fields, and isrepresented in the latter two areas at De-fExpo this year.

From a Combat Systems perspectiveGD Land Systems Canada and GD Eu-ropean Land Systems' key vehiclesStryker and ASCOD2 will be of interestto an Indian Army looking to update andupgrade its armoured fighting vehicle(AFV) fleet. AxelTech International will

present its custom drive train and suspen-sion systems, and General Dynamics willpresent its AFV electronic architectureand vehicle integration capabilities.

Armies and other military and civilforces, such as those of India, are look-ing to modernise their in-theatre com-munications. Businesses from the In-formation Systems and Technologysector of General Dynamics - General Dy-namics C4 Systems, and General Dy-namics United Kingdom Limited arepresent to explain how they can answerthese requirements.

General Dynamics C4 Systems is atrusted, prime provider of net-centric so-lutions and an enabler of network en-abled mission operations. It provides"network core to tactical edge" solutionsacross all of the tactical enterprise net-works - the right capabilities to providea of solution for the Indian Army's Tac-tical Communication System (TCS).

The aforementioned General Dy-namics UK is perfectly positioned to of-fer the right solution to another of theIndian Army's key programmes - theBattlefield Management System (BMS).Having delivered the flagship C4I sys-

tem to the British Armed Forces over thelast eight years, and having providedsimilar capabilities to Dutch, Romanianand Libyan forces as well, General Dy-namics UK is the only systems integra-tor who fully understands the chal-lenges and complexity of deliveringsuch a system, because it has done it. Forexample, integrating over 13,000 newand legacy AFVs, including Russian T-72 tanks and BMPs, into a bespoke C4Isystem design takes a global level of ex-pertise that only General Dynamics UKhas the track-record of delivering.

This expertise also extends to GeneralDynamics UK's security and resilience ca-pabilities, also on show at DefExpo. Akey concern of national and state gov-ernments alike in India and elsewhere,is protecting the building blocks of mod-ern life - water, energy supply, publictransport, communications networks,government services and national mon-uments, treasures and key governmentbuildings is what General Dynamics hasdone for over 50 years. At DefExpo, itwill explain how its military solutions ex-pertise and civil security expertise workin synergy to protect those preciousbuilding blocks called critical nationalinfrastructure.

General Dynamics

has ambitious plans

for India and is

participating in

DefExpo in a big way

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