Monday, February 9, 2009
New Delhi: Eyeing India's over $ 30 billion defence market, 592 global and Indian defence companies will showcase their aircraft and weapon systems at the seventh edition of Aero India starting in Bangalore from Wednesday.
Of these exhibitors from 25 countries, 303 are from overseas and 289 from home. The major participant countries include the US, Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Russia and Israel. This is the largest foreign and Indian participation at the show.
At the moment, India's long defence shopping list includes big ticket items such as the 126 multirole combat aircraft, 197 light utility helicopters, various reconnaissance aircraft and choppers and types of artillery systems, radars and sensors for its three services.
Additions to the existing list were made after the 26/11 terror strikes with armed forces going in for fast-track acquisition for their urgent needs.
To witness the mega event, Defence Ministers from eight countries including France, Peru, Bolivia, Surinam, Mongolia, Oman and Maldives will be at the show, besides high level delegations from 40 countries.
Germany and France with 31, 26 Companies from Britain, Russia with 24, Italy with 20 and Israel with 11 companies would be the major participants at the seventh edition of the show. China would participate in the show for the first time with a 10-member delegation led its Deputy Air Chief.
US will be the largest participant at the event in terms of the space occupied at the venue. 22 of its companies will showcase their different civilian and military aircraft as part of flight and static displays.
The major attraction of the show would be the flight displays by the four foreign fighter aircraft vying for IAF's 126 multi-role combat aircraft deal.
This includes the American F-16 and F/A-18, Russian MiG 35 and the European Eurofighter Typhoon. The other two contenders Gripen and Rafale have not brought their aircraft for the show.
Rivalry of the US contenders to fly Indian VIPs in their fighter jets will continue during this edition also with Lockheed Martin flying Indian Olympic-star Abhinav Bindra in its 'Fighting Falcon' and Boeing planning to fly two aviation personalities in its 'Super Hornet.'
09/02/09 PTI/MSN.com
Of these exhibitors from 25 countries, 303 are from overseas and 289 from home. The major participant countries include the US, Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Russia and Israel. This is the largest foreign and Indian participation at the show.
At the moment, India's long defence shopping list includes big ticket items such as the 126 multirole combat aircraft, 197 light utility helicopters, various reconnaissance aircraft and choppers and types of artillery systems, radars and sensors for its three services.
Additions to the existing list were made after the 26/11 terror strikes with armed forces going in for fast-track acquisition for their urgent needs.
To witness the mega event, Defence Ministers from eight countries including France, Peru, Bolivia, Surinam, Mongolia, Oman and Maldives will be at the show, besides high level delegations from 40 countries.
Germany and France with 31, 26 Companies from Britain, Russia with 24, Italy with 20 and Israel with 11 companies would be the major participants at the seventh edition of the show. China would participate in the show for the first time with a 10-member delegation led its Deputy Air Chief.
US will be the largest participant at the event in terms of the space occupied at the venue. 22 of its companies will showcase their different civilian and military aircraft as part of flight and static displays.
The major attraction of the show would be the flight displays by the four foreign fighter aircraft vying for IAF's 126 multi-role combat aircraft deal.
This includes the American F-16 and F/A-18, Russian MiG 35 and the European Eurofighter Typhoon. The other two contenders Gripen and Rafale have not brought their aircraft for the show.
Rivalry of the US contenders to fly Indian VIPs in their fighter jets will continue during this edition also with Lockheed Martin flying Indian Olympic-star Abhinav Bindra in its 'Fighting Falcon' and Boeing planning to fly two aviation personalities in its 'Super Hornet.'
09/02/09 PTI/MSN.com
Labels: Defense, General: Participants
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With just two days left for Aero India 2009, the Air Force Station (AFS) Yelahanka, the venue for the country’s biggest aerospace and defence exposition, was abuzz with activity on Sunday both on ground and in air as well.
All fourteen aircraft including those which have flown in from abroad, were seen rehearsing at AFS.
Lockheed Martin’s F-16 which has already got India’s sole gold medalist Abhinav Bindra to co-pilot the aircraft as a guest was the main attraction on Sunday.
A few guests which included officials from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and reporters got a chance to test a lethal fighter jet which is among the contenders for the 126 multimedium role combat aircraft which IAF plans to acquire.
Along with the US Air Force’s F-18, which has arrived in Bangalore, is the Russian Military Federation’s MiG 35 D.
The Russian aircraft with the national flag on and seen rehearsing in the blue skies gave a glimpse of the treat they will give to the audience between February 11 to 14.
The Luftwaffe - German Air Force, was also seen rehearsing as the four Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft which will be making its India debut performed a few aerobatic stunts.
The IAF was not far behind as the display teams of the Sarang and Suryakiran performed stunts they are best known for.
BAE Systems will have its biggest-ever presence at Aero India 09. It will be unveiling its Mantis for the first time during the show.
Mantis, a new autonomous Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) being developed by BAE Systems, will be making its international debut. A full-size Mantis and Herti will grace the area outside the BAE Systems pavilion. The UAVs were shipped from the UK.
Final touches were given to the exhibition areas as well and the chalets were being readied.
In total 592 exhibitors will be displaying their products which include 303 international and 289 national exhibitors.
Life-saving seating BAE Systems brings lifesaving aircraft seating to Aero India for the first time.
09/02/09 Hemanth CS/ExpressBuzz
All fourteen aircraft including those which have flown in from abroad, were seen rehearsing at AFS.
Lockheed Martin’s F-16 which has already got India’s sole gold medalist Abhinav Bindra to co-pilot the aircraft as a guest was the main attraction on Sunday.
A few guests which included officials from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and reporters got a chance to test a lethal fighter jet which is among the contenders for the 126 multimedium role combat aircraft which IAF plans to acquire.
Along with the US Air Force’s F-18, which has arrived in Bangalore, is the Russian Military Federation’s MiG 35 D.
The Russian aircraft with the national flag on and seen rehearsing in the blue skies gave a glimpse of the treat they will give to the audience between February 11 to 14.
The Luftwaffe - German Air Force, was also seen rehearsing as the four Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft which will be making its India debut performed a few aerobatic stunts.
The IAF was not far behind as the display teams of the Sarang and Suryakiran performed stunts they are best known for.
BAE Systems will have its biggest-ever presence at Aero India 09. It will be unveiling its Mantis for the first time during the show.
Mantis, a new autonomous Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) being developed by BAE Systems, will be making its international debut. A full-size Mantis and Herti will grace the area outside the BAE Systems pavilion. The UAVs were shipped from the UK.
Final touches were given to the exhibition areas as well and the chalets were being readied.
In total 592 exhibitors will be displaying their products which include 303 international and 289 national exhibitors.
Life-saving seating BAE Systems brings lifesaving aircraft seating to Aero India for the first time.
09/02/09 Hemanth CS/ExpressBuzz
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Amidst the thunderous din of the modern-day supersonic fighter jets at the Aero India 2009, aviation enthusiasts can also savour up a slice from the IAF's past. Adding a touch of history from its glorious past would be two of the IAF's phased-out trainer aircraft, the De Havilland DH82 Tigermoth and Harvard aircraft at the static display during the show.
The Tigermoth was a two-seat, single bay, biplane. The primary trainer for the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War, it was the basic trainer in the IAF from 1940. It was replaced by the HT-2.
The Harvard on the other hand was a single-engine advance trainer aircraft used to train fighter pilots of the RAF and other Air Forces of the Commonwealth during World War II. The Harvards were phased out in 1973 in IAF.
08/02/09 Press Information Bureau
The Tigermoth was a two-seat, single bay, biplane. The primary trainer for the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War, it was the basic trainer in the IAF from 1940. It was replaced by the HT-2.
The Harvard on the other hand was a single-engine advance trainer aircraft used to train fighter pilots of the RAF and other Air Forces of the Commonwealth during World War II. The Harvards were phased out in 1973 in IAF.
08/02/09 Press Information Bureau
Labels: Defense, India, Vintage
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Lockheed Martin today released its media briefing schedule for AERO INDIA 2009. All Lockheed Martin briefings will take place at the Aero India Media Center (Hall E, Room A) at the show site located at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru.
Friday, February 13
-- 2:00 p.m. -- "Rotary Wing Solutions: MH-60R and K-MAX(R) "
-- Richard Holmberg, Director, Naval Helicopter Programs, Lockheed
Martin Systems Integration - Owego
-- Ron Christenson, Vice President, Maritime Business Development,
Lockheed Martin Systems Integration - Owego
Lockheed Martin Systems Integration - Owego integrates a wide range of advanced avionics and mission systems for rotary wing platforms. Richard Holmberg will brief the media on the MH-60R multi-role helicopter, the U.S. Navy's recently deployed anti-submarine and surface warfare helicopter offered to the Indian Navy. Ron Christenson will discuss applications for the manned/unmanned K-MAX(R) helicopter, a proven "aerial truck'' capable of high-altitude cargo delivery.
-- 2:45 p.m. -- "Proven Systems for Modern Warfare and National Defense"
-- Joe Garland, Vice President, International Business Development,
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
Joe Garland will discuss the latest news and capabilities of Lockheed Martin's missile defense solutions. In addition, Mr. Garland will brief the media on combat-proven battlefield rockets and missiles such as the precision-strike anti-armor Hellfire II(R) and the DAGR(TM) a guidance kit designed to defeat non-armored and lightly armored targets that also minimizes collateral damage. Mr. Garland will also discuss Lockheed Martin's Sniper(R) Advanced Targeting Pod.
-- 3:25 p.m. F-16IN and C-130J: The Best Choices for India"
-- Orville Prins, Vice President, Business Development--India,
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Orville Prins will discuss the advanced technology F-16IN Super Viper, the ultimate Fourth Generation fighter, tailored exclusively to meet or exceed all of India's Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) requirements. Mr. Prins will also discuss the world's most advanced transport aircraft, the C-130J. The C-130J Hercules has been selected by the Indian Air Force, providing modern and effective airlift support for a wide range of national requirements.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 146,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2008 sales of $42.7 billion.
09/02/09 PR-USA.net
Friday, February 13
-- 2:00 p.m. -- "Rotary Wing Solutions: MH-60R and K-MAX(R) "
-- Richard Holmberg, Director, Naval Helicopter Programs, Lockheed
Martin Systems Integration - Owego
-- Ron Christenson, Vice President, Maritime Business Development,
Lockheed Martin Systems Integration - Owego
Lockheed Martin Systems Integration - Owego integrates a wide range of advanced avionics and mission systems for rotary wing platforms. Richard Holmberg will brief the media on the MH-60R multi-role helicopter, the U.S. Navy's recently deployed anti-submarine and surface warfare helicopter offered to the Indian Navy. Ron Christenson will discuss applications for the manned/unmanned K-MAX(R) helicopter, a proven "aerial truck'' capable of high-altitude cargo delivery.
-- 2:45 p.m. -- "Proven Systems for Modern Warfare and National Defense"
-- Joe Garland, Vice President, International Business Development,
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
Joe Garland will discuss the latest news and capabilities of Lockheed Martin's missile defense solutions. In addition, Mr. Garland will brief the media on combat-proven battlefield rockets and missiles such as the precision-strike anti-armor Hellfire II(R) and the DAGR(TM) a guidance kit designed to defeat non-armored and lightly armored targets that also minimizes collateral damage. Mr. Garland will also discuss Lockheed Martin's Sniper(R) Advanced Targeting Pod.
-- 3:25 p.m. F-16IN and C-130J: The Best Choices for India"
-- Orville Prins, Vice President, Business Development--India,
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Orville Prins will discuss the advanced technology F-16IN Super Viper, the ultimate Fourth Generation fighter, tailored exclusively to meet or exceed all of India's Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) requirements. Mr. Prins will also discuss the world's most advanced transport aircraft, the C-130J. The C-130J Hercules has been selected by the Indian Air Force, providing modern and effective airlift support for a wide range of national requirements.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 146,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2008 sales of $42.7 billion.
09/02/09 PR-USA.net
Labels: Defense, Lockheed Martin, Transport, USA
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SELEX Communications will participate at the 7th edition of Aero India, the tradeshow held in Bangalore from 11th to 15th Feb 2009, exhibiting a wide range of its avionics and telecommunication solutions.
SELEX Communications will be present in the Finmeccanica stand at Hall C, stand number 24.India is currently the first country in strategic importance for Finmeccanica, immediately after domestic markets Italy and UK, with a large sustainable defence market growth rate and volume and significant opportunities in all business sectors.
Finmeccanica is present in the Indian market since years ’70s with a long sequence of successes both in military and commercial fields and it is strongly committed to strengthen footprint in the market by establishing and consolidating industrial alliances with key local companies and investing to achieve leadership.
Recognized as the partner of choice for any customer, the Group provides the maximum self reliance by means of transfer of know-how and technology to local industry or establishment of in country support companies. Also Finmeccanica represents the best partner for national and international companies in the sector, thanks to its demonstrated flexibility and experience during 30 years of co-operations.
In particular SELEX Communications is well-known for its involvement in three major national program: Future Soldier (F-INSAS Programme for Indian Army future soldier system); Tactical Communication System for the Indian Army; Battle Management System.
The SELEX Communications participation in this exhibition aims to offer an overview of the company capabilities. On display there will be SELEX Communications best products in avionics sector such as: M424 Transponder, LOAM and the New Generation Doppler Velocity Sensor ANV 353.
SELEX Communications will also exhibit the 1090 ADS – B airborne receiver, designed for use on transport aircraft and general aviation platforms and the ADS-B ground station, enabling air traffic surveillance and full remote control and monitoring.
09/02/09 defpro.news
SELEX Communications will be present in the Finmeccanica stand at Hall C, stand number 24.India is currently the first country in strategic importance for Finmeccanica, immediately after domestic markets Italy and UK, with a large sustainable defence market growth rate and volume and significant opportunities in all business sectors.
Finmeccanica is present in the Indian market since years ’70s with a long sequence of successes both in military and commercial fields and it is strongly committed to strengthen footprint in the market by establishing and consolidating industrial alliances with key local companies and investing to achieve leadership.
Recognized as the partner of choice for any customer, the Group provides the maximum self reliance by means of transfer of know-how and technology to local industry or establishment of in country support companies. Also Finmeccanica represents the best partner for national and international companies in the sector, thanks to its demonstrated flexibility and experience during 30 years of co-operations.
In particular SELEX Communications is well-known for its involvement in three major national program: Future Soldier (F-INSAS Programme for Indian Army future soldier system); Tactical Communication System for the Indian Army; Battle Management System.
The SELEX Communications participation in this exhibition aims to offer an overview of the company capabilities. On display there will be SELEX Communications best products in avionics sector such as: M424 Transponder, LOAM and the New Generation Doppler Velocity Sensor ANV 353.
SELEX Communications will also exhibit the 1090 ADS – B airborne receiver, designed for use on transport aircraft and general aviation platforms and the ADS-B ground station, enabling air traffic surveillance and full remote control and monitoring.
09/02/09 defpro.news
Labels: Communication, Surveillance
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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is sending its Gulfstream G-550-based conformal airborne early warning and control (CAEW) system to the Aero India 2009 expo in Bangalore.
Developed by IAI's ELTA Systems subsidiary, the CAEWS has to date been ordered by Israel and Singapore, with the first Israeli platform being delivered in February 2008 and the second following in May 2008.
Singapore has ordered four such platforms that will be delivered through to 2010.
The CAEWS is equipped with the ELTA-built EL/W-2085 system, uses AESA antennae at the nose and tail, with large slab-sided arrays on the fuselage sides. Together, these give 360° airspace coverage without the complication and drag of a rotodome above the fuselage. Each CAEWS carries six operators, and also has ESM antennae under the tail and wingtips, and above the nose, with a SATCOM array atop the vertical tail. Radar, ESM and COMINT data is collected and fused to give a fully correlated and synthetic air situation picture. The aircraft’s structural, aerodynamic and power modifications, including two additional generators and a low-drag liquid cooling system, are all installed on the aircraft by Gulfstream Aerospace prior to delivery to ELTA, and the mission sensors/management suite is then installed in country by IAI’s Bedek Aviation Group.
The CAEWS offers an unrefuelled mission endurance of 9 hours when operating at an altitude of 41,000 feet (12,500 metres) and 185km (100nm) from its home base.
09/02/09 defpro.news
Developed by IAI's ELTA Systems subsidiary, the CAEWS has to date been ordered by Israel and Singapore, with the first Israeli platform being delivered in February 2008 and the second following in May 2008.
Singapore has ordered four such platforms that will be delivered through to 2010.
The CAEWS is equipped with the ELTA-built EL/W-2085 system, uses AESA antennae at the nose and tail, with large slab-sided arrays on the fuselage sides. Together, these give 360° airspace coverage without the complication and drag of a rotodome above the fuselage. Each CAEWS carries six operators, and also has ESM antennae under the tail and wingtips, and above the nose, with a SATCOM array atop the vertical tail. Radar, ESM and COMINT data is collected and fused to give a fully correlated and synthetic air situation picture. The aircraft’s structural, aerodynamic and power modifications, including two additional generators and a low-drag liquid cooling system, are all installed on the aircraft by Gulfstream Aerospace prior to delivery to ELTA, and the mission sensors/management suite is then installed in country by IAI’s Bedek Aviation Group.
The CAEWS offers an unrefuelled mission endurance of 9 hours when operating at an altitude of 41,000 feet (12,500 metres) and 185km (100nm) from its home base.
09/02/09 defpro.news
Labels: Defense, Early Warning Sytems, Israel
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New Delhi: Eyeing India's over USD 30 billion defence market, 592 global and Indian defence companies will showcase their aircraft and weapon systems at the seventh edition of Aero India starting in Bangalore from Wednesday.
Of these exhibitors from 25 countries, 303 are from overseas and 289 from home. The major participant countries include the US, Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Russia and Israel. This is the largest foreign and Indian participation at the show.
At the moment, India's long defence shopping list includes big ticket items such as the 126 multirole combat aircraft, 197 light utility helicopters, various reconnaissance aircraft and choppers and types of artillery systems, radars and sensors for its three services.
Additions to the existing list were made after the 26/11 terror strikes with armed forces going in for fast-track acquisition for their urgent needs.
To witness the mega event, Defence Ministers from eight countries including France, Peru, Bolivia, Surinam, Mongolia, Oman and Maldives will be at the show, besides high level delegations from 40 countries. Germany and France with 31, 26 Companies from Britain, Russia with 24, Italy with 20 and Israel with 11 companies would be the major participants at the seventh edition of the show. China would participate in the show for the first time with a 10-member delegation led its Deputy Air Chief. US will be the largest participant at the event in terms of the space occupied at the venue. 22 of its companies will showcase their different civilian and military aircraft as part of flight and static displays.
The major attraction of the show would be the flight displays by the four foreign fighter aircraft vying for IAF's 126 multi-role combat aircraft deal.
This includes the American F-16 and F/A-18, Russian MiG 35 and the European Eurofighter Typhoon. The other two contenders Gripen and Rafale have not brought their aircraft for the show.
Rivalry of the US contenders to fly Indian VIPs in their fighter jets will continue during this edition also with Lockheed Martin flying Indian Olympic-star Abhinav Bindra in its 'Fighting Falcon' and Boeing planning to fly two aviation personalities in its 'Super Hornet.'
In the 6th edition of the show, Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata was flown by both the companies in their aircraft. India's indigenously developed platforms such as the Light Combat Aircraft, ALH Dhruv and the Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) would also fly at the show.
IAF's Su-30s, Mirages and the Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team (SKAT) will also form part of the daily flight displays over the venue.
A number of other aircraft including Hawk AJT, C-17, Embraer 135 business jet, Legacy 600, C-130J, Citation XLS,G 550, AN-12 Cargo, K-135 Stratotanker and A-310 MRTT will also be there on static display. PTI AJD ETB The participation of companies at the show has increased after India allowed procurement of weapon systems and equipment from the US for the modernisation of its armed forces.
Opening up of the defence sector to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and new opportunities in the civil aviation sector have also drawn global players to the show.
To offer maximum business opportunities to participants, structured business to business meetings venue has been earmarked at the show.
Indian space prowess will be showcased at the ISRO pavilion set up with the Human Resource pavilion displaying aerospace projects undertaken by various IITs and engineering colleges.
Impact of 26/11 terror strikes would be seen in the security arrangements as 140 CCTV cameras have been installed at the venue to keep a close eye on the developments at the show and IAF's Special troops 'Garuds' will carry out patrolling inside the venue.
08/02/09 PTI/The Hindu
Of these exhibitors from 25 countries, 303 are from overseas and 289 from home. The major participant countries include the US, Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Russia and Israel. This is the largest foreign and Indian participation at the show.
At the moment, India's long defence shopping list includes big ticket items such as the 126 multirole combat aircraft, 197 light utility helicopters, various reconnaissance aircraft and choppers and types of artillery systems, radars and sensors for its three services.
Additions to the existing list were made after the 26/11 terror strikes with armed forces going in for fast-track acquisition for their urgent needs.
To witness the mega event, Defence Ministers from eight countries including France, Peru, Bolivia, Surinam, Mongolia, Oman and Maldives will be at the show, besides high level delegations from 40 countries. Germany and France with 31, 26 Companies from Britain, Russia with 24, Italy with 20 and Israel with 11 companies would be the major participants at the seventh edition of the show. China would participate in the show for the first time with a 10-member delegation led its Deputy Air Chief. US will be the largest participant at the event in terms of the space occupied at the venue. 22 of its companies will showcase their different civilian and military aircraft as part of flight and static displays.
The major attraction of the show would be the flight displays by the four foreign fighter aircraft vying for IAF's 126 multi-role combat aircraft deal.
This includes the American F-16 and F/A-18, Russian MiG 35 and the European Eurofighter Typhoon. The other two contenders Gripen and Rafale have not brought their aircraft for the show.
Rivalry of the US contenders to fly Indian VIPs in their fighter jets will continue during this edition also with Lockheed Martin flying Indian Olympic-star Abhinav Bindra in its 'Fighting Falcon' and Boeing planning to fly two aviation personalities in its 'Super Hornet.'
In the 6th edition of the show, Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata was flown by both the companies in their aircraft. India's indigenously developed platforms such as the Light Combat Aircraft, ALH Dhruv and the Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) would also fly at the show.
IAF's Su-30s, Mirages and the Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team (SKAT) will also form part of the daily flight displays over the venue.
A number of other aircraft including Hawk AJT, C-17, Embraer 135 business jet, Legacy 600, C-130J, Citation XLS,G 550, AN-12 Cargo, K-135 Stratotanker and A-310 MRTT will also be there on static display. PTI AJD ETB The participation of companies at the show has increased after India allowed procurement of weapon systems and equipment from the US for the modernisation of its armed forces.
Opening up of the defence sector to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and new opportunities in the civil aviation sector have also drawn global players to the show.
To offer maximum business opportunities to participants, structured business to business meetings venue has been earmarked at the show.
Indian space prowess will be showcased at the ISRO pavilion set up with the Human Resource pavilion displaying aerospace projects undertaken by various IITs and engineering colleges.
Impact of 26/11 terror strikes would be seen in the security arrangements as 140 CCTV cameras have been installed at the venue to keep a close eye on the developments at the show and IAF's Special troops 'Garuds' will carry out patrolling inside the venue.
08/02/09 PTI/The Hindu
Labels: Defense, General: Participants
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Bangalore: Global aerospace majors like Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Dassault have flown in their metal birds to India’s IT hub to showcase their air power at the seventh Aero India 2009 biannual trade expo that takes off Wednesday from the Indian Air Force (IAF) station at Yelahanka.
Billed as Asia’s premier event in the aviation sector, the five-day international trade expo-cum-conference will showcase an array of fighter jets, helicopters, transport and civil aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles and a host of products/technologies that form the eco-system of the multi-billion dollar global aerospace industry.
“In the run-up, biggies like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, MiG, Dassault, Saab, and BAE Systems have flown in their aircraft for flying and static display at the air show,” Wing Commander M.D. Singh of the defence exhibition organisation told IANS.
The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) consortium has also brought in for the first time four of its Eurofighters (Typhoon) from the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) for the showpiece.
Incidentally, all the six global aerospace majors Lockheed, Boeing, MiG, Dassault, Saab and EADS have pitched in their F-16, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, MiG-35D, French Rafale, Gripen and Typhoon for the 126 medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) contract from the IAF, estimated to cost about $10 billion (Rs.500 billion/Rs.50,000 crore).
Besides military aircraft, civil aircraft from the likes of Boeing, Airbus and Embraer business jet of Brazil and multi-utility copters from Bell and Eurocopter have landed to explore the Indian market unmindful of the downturn in the aviation sector due to slowdown and global recession.
Not to be left behind, state-run behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is in the forefront with its fighter aircraft such as Sukhoi-MKI30, jet trainer Hawk, Jaguar, Mirage, MiGs and the indigenous Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) and its flagship product Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) for flying and static display.
The opening-up of the aerospace industry to the private sector with foreign participation up to 26 percent equity holding bodes well for the state-run HAL and Bharat Electronics and research and development (R&D) institutes such as DRDO, ADA, GTRE, ADE and CABS to pitch for partnerships and joint ventures for leveraging the resources, including skilled manpower.
As a window of opportunity for global firms to network with their Indian counterparts and benefit from the expertise in R&D production, the mega event will provide a perfect backdrop to explore collaborative efforts.
Of the record 592 exhibitors, including 303 from 25 countries and 289 from the Indian sub-continent, 31 firms each are from Germany and France, followed by Britain (26), Russia (24), the US (22), Italy (19), Belgium (17), Israel (11) and Australia (10).
China will be represented for the first time through a token 10-member delegation.
08/02/09 IANS/Thaindian.com, Thailand
Billed as Asia’s premier event in the aviation sector, the five-day international trade expo-cum-conference will showcase an array of fighter jets, helicopters, transport and civil aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles and a host of products/technologies that form the eco-system of the multi-billion dollar global aerospace industry.
“In the run-up, biggies like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, MiG, Dassault, Saab, and BAE Systems have flown in their aircraft for flying and static display at the air show,” Wing Commander M.D. Singh of the defence exhibition organisation told IANS.
The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) consortium has also brought in for the first time four of its Eurofighters (Typhoon) from the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) for the showpiece.
Incidentally, all the six global aerospace majors Lockheed, Boeing, MiG, Dassault, Saab and EADS have pitched in their F-16, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, MiG-35D, French Rafale, Gripen and Typhoon for the 126 medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) contract from the IAF, estimated to cost about $10 billion (Rs.500 billion/Rs.50,000 crore).
Besides military aircraft, civil aircraft from the likes of Boeing, Airbus and Embraer business jet of Brazil and multi-utility copters from Bell and Eurocopter have landed to explore the Indian market unmindful of the downturn in the aviation sector due to slowdown and global recession.
Not to be left behind, state-run behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is in the forefront with its fighter aircraft such as Sukhoi-MKI30, jet trainer Hawk, Jaguar, Mirage, MiGs and the indigenous Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) and its flagship product Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) for flying and static display.
The opening-up of the aerospace industry to the private sector with foreign participation up to 26 percent equity holding bodes well for the state-run HAL and Bharat Electronics and research and development (R&D) institutes such as DRDO, ADA, GTRE, ADE and CABS to pitch for partnerships and joint ventures for leveraging the resources, including skilled manpower.
As a window of opportunity for global firms to network with their Indian counterparts and benefit from the expertise in R&D production, the mega event will provide a perfect backdrop to explore collaborative efforts.
Of the record 592 exhibitors, including 303 from 25 countries and 289 from the Indian sub-continent, 31 firms each are from Germany and France, followed by Britain (26), Russia (24), the US (22), Italy (19), Belgium (17), Israel (11) and Australia (10).
China will be represented for the first time through a token 10-member delegation.
08/02/09 IANS/Thaindian.com, Thailand
Labels: Boeing, Dassault, Defense, General: Participants, Lockheed Martin
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