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Bangalore: India is set to spend $ 35 billion on military aviation over the next 20 years as most of its existing fleet needs to be replaced sooner or later. This will put Pakistan at a strategic disadvantage with the country finding it difficult to get sellers to maintain the military balance with India.
Two different reports, released at Aero India show, clearly indicate that buyers, may they be Russian, American or European, were flocking to offer the best in military technology to India and there was immense competition for the Indian Air Force's 126 fighter-jet order, besides other aircraft, to replace an ageing Indian fleet.
In a direct contrast, the reports say, the range of fourth-generation fighter jets being offered to India is not on offer to Pakistan indicating India's rise as a superpower in the region.
According to a report by Mr Gulshan Luthra and Air Marshal Ashok Goel (retd), published in the latest issue of the India Strategic Defence magazine, most of the IAF's planes, including the MIG-21, 23,25 and 27, besides the Jaguars or Mirage 2000, and the IL-76 and AN-32 transport aircraft are either due for replacement or upgradation.
It says after Rajiv Gandhi, there was a paralysis in the acquisition process triggered by a spate of inquiries which blocked even the normal process of replacing outdated equipment.
This is a costly mistake, it says, adding the IAF has only been able to acquire the Sukhoi 30MKI which is presently its mainstay to deliver key missiles.
Another report, which has compared the acquisitions India is likely to go through vis a vis Pakistan, says Pakistan will find it nearly impossible to maintain the military balance in the region. The study, conducted by US-based think-tank Strategic Forecasting Inc (Stratfor), says the Aero India expo is “a reminder of India’s continuing rise as a military power”.
The report says India’s plan to spend $ 30 billion on defence purchases in its eleventh plan was causing concern to Pakistan as this amount was almost half of the country’s GDP.Even if Pakistan can acquire new F-16s from the US, it will help maintain the military balance only for now, it notes. It says the Chinese J-10 fighters can be a substitute “but not quite as good in terms of technology, sensors or accompanying armaments”.
IANS adds: India will be spending a massive $35 billion on military aviation over the next 20-25 years for the simple reason that most of the existing aircraft need replacement sooner or later and there is also a requirement for more aircraft with newer technology.
11/02/07 Jangveer Singh/The Tribune
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Two different reports, released at Aero India show, clearly indicate that buyers, may they be Russian, American or European, were flocking to offer the best in military technology to India and there was immense competition for the Indian Air Force's 126 fighter-jet order, besides other aircraft, to replace an ageing Indian fleet.
In a direct contrast, the reports say, the range of fourth-generation fighter jets being offered to India is not on offer to Pakistan indicating India's rise as a superpower in the region.
According to a report by Mr Gulshan Luthra and Air Marshal Ashok Goel (retd), published in the latest issue of the India Strategic Defence magazine, most of the IAF's planes, including the MIG-21, 23,25 and 27, besides the Jaguars or Mirage 2000, and the IL-76 and AN-32 transport aircraft are either due for replacement or upgradation.
It says after Rajiv Gandhi, there was a paralysis in the acquisition process triggered by a spate of inquiries which blocked even the normal process of replacing outdated equipment.
This is a costly mistake, it says, adding the IAF has only been able to acquire the Sukhoi 30MKI which is presently its mainstay to deliver key missiles.
Another report, which has compared the acquisitions India is likely to go through vis a vis Pakistan, says Pakistan will find it nearly impossible to maintain the military balance in the region. The study, conducted by US-based think-tank Strategic Forecasting Inc (Stratfor), says the Aero India expo is “a reminder of India’s continuing rise as a military power”.
The report says India’s plan to spend $ 30 billion on defence purchases in its eleventh plan was causing concern to Pakistan as this amount was almost half of the country’s GDP.Even if Pakistan can acquire new F-16s from the US, it will help maintain the military balance only for now, it notes. It says the Chinese J-10 fighters can be a substitute “but not quite as good in terms of technology, sensors or accompanying armaments”.
IANS adds: India will be spending a massive $35 billion on military aviation over the next 20-25 years for the simple reason that most of the existing aircraft need replacement sooner or later and there is also a requirement for more aircraft with newer technology.
11/02/07 Jangveer Singh/The Tribune
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As the largest global aircraft manufacturer by revenue and the second-largest defense contractor in the world, Boeing is seeking to make inroads into what is seen by many as the fastest growing aviation marketplace in the world.
Boeing is negotiating a $600 million deal with India's air force helicopter fleet that includes the sale of 12 Chinook CH-47 military transport helicopters, along with support and training, reported the Associated Press.
"We have held unofficial meetings with the Indian air force officials, but haven't got anything in writing," Dean Millsap said. Millsap is the Asia Pacific director of Boeing Integrated Business Development.
Millsap said the company expects the Indian government to ask it for a formal proposal in the second quarter of 2007.
At an Aero India press conference, Tom Cunningham, director for international business development at Boeing Integrated Defence Systems, said the company would take 24-30 months for delivery of the helicopter after getting request for proposal. He hoped that the India Air Force would make a decision in this regard in the next quarter.
The $600 million project will include the cost of the aircraft, support systems, logistics and training programs, Millsap said. "The cost of the aircraft itself is about 18 to 20 percent of the total project cost."
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Boeing is negotiating a $600 million deal with India's air force helicopter fleet that includes the sale of 12 Chinook CH-47 military transport helicopters, along with support and training, reported the Associated Press.
"We have held unofficial meetings with the Indian air force officials, but haven't got anything in writing," Dean Millsap said. Millsap is the Asia Pacific director of Boeing Integrated Business Development.
Millsap said the company expects the Indian government to ask it for a formal proposal in the second quarter of 2007.
At an Aero India press conference, Tom Cunningham, director for international business development at Boeing Integrated Defence Systems, said the company would take 24-30 months for delivery of the helicopter after getting request for proposal. He hoped that the India Air Force would make a decision in this regard in the next quarter.
The $600 million project will include the cost of the aircraft, support systems, logistics and training programs, Millsap said. "The cost of the aircraft itself is about 18 to 20 percent of the total project cost."
11/02/07 India Defence
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After offering to co-produce the F-18 Super Hornet in this country if it wins an Indian Air Force (IAF) order for 126 combat jets, US aerospace major Boeing yesterday upped the ante by committing itself to equipping the aircraft with the latest-generation radar that greatly enhances its capabilities.
And, in keeping with current "Network-centric warfare" doctrine of the Indian Armed Forces, Boeing says the F-18 is more than equipped to put this concept into practice by coordinating operations in the air and on the ground.
"Yes, the aircraft will come with the AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array). The radar is in operation and represents the latest generation of radar technology," Rear Admiral Jeffrey A. Wieringa said at the media briefing during the ongoing Aero India air show.
Wieringa wears the twin hats of deputy assistant secretary of the US Navy and director of the navy's international programmes office.
The AESA radar, according to the official, engages targets at very long ranges, continues to search while tracking many targets and can produce high-resolution maps from long stand-off ranges.
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And, in keeping with current "Network-centric warfare" doctrine of the Indian Armed Forces, Boeing says the F-18 is more than equipped to put this concept into practice by coordinating operations in the air and on the ground.
"Yes, the aircraft will come with the AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array). The radar is in operation and represents the latest generation of radar technology," Rear Admiral Jeffrey A. Wieringa said at the media briefing during the ongoing Aero India air show.
Wieringa wears the twin hats of deputy assistant secretary of the US Navy and director of the navy's international programmes office.
The AESA radar, according to the official, engages targets at very long ranges, continues to search while tracking many targets and can produce high-resolution maps from long stand-off ranges.
11/02/07 India Defence
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Bangalore: With the Indian indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv putting up a sterling display at the ongoing Aero India air show at Yelahanka Airforce Base in Bangalore, many eyes are now starting to look at the ALH’s more warlike cousin, the Light Combat Helicopter, which is at present just a mock-up in the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) pavilion at the show.
The Indian Army needs a helicopter gunship capable of operating at high–altitude.
Now HAL is poised to fill this gap. The Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) is designed to carry a 1,500 kilo weapon load even at very high altitudes. Armed with cluster bombs and air-to-surface missiles, one of the two-man crew will be solely in charge of targeting and firing the weaponry. It has a narrow airframe for stealth and will complement the IAF’s Russian-made Mi–35 gunship, which cannot operate at altitudes.
A mean looking machine, the LCH looks like any advanced chopper gunship.
The LCH weighs 5. 5 tonnes, with a narrow fuselage accommodating a pilot and a gunner/co-pilot in tandem, in an armoured cockpit. It incorporates a number of stealth features such as low visual signature, a low radar cross section and a low IR signature. It has crash-resistant landing gear for better survivability. The Dhruv's current external structure, comprising 67 per cent composites, has been significantly improved.
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The Indian Army needs a helicopter gunship capable of operating at high–altitude.
Now HAL is poised to fill this gap. The Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) is designed to carry a 1,500 kilo weapon load even at very high altitudes. Armed with cluster bombs and air-to-surface missiles, one of the two-man crew will be solely in charge of targeting and firing the weaponry. It has a narrow airframe for stealth and will complement the IAF’s Russian-made Mi–35 gunship, which cannot operate at altitudes.
A mean looking machine, the LCH looks like any advanced chopper gunship.
The LCH weighs 5. 5 tonnes, with a narrow fuselage accommodating a pilot and a gunner/co-pilot in tandem, in an armoured cockpit. It incorporates a number of stealth features such as low visual signature, a low radar cross section and a low IR signature. It has crash-resistant landing gear for better survivability. The Dhruv's current external structure, comprising 67 per cent composites, has been significantly improved.
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Bangalore: The tactical Mini Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) 'Baaz' developed and produced by the Hyderabad-based Speck Systems will give a functional demonstration to the Indian Army in April this year.
The Indian Army is reportedly satisfied with the performance of 'Searcher-II' and the Israeli 'Heron' UAVs and seems to be eyeing the market for more machines.
The 'Baaz' UAV, with a speed of 18 nautical miles (50-60 kilometre) has already been demonstrated in South Africa, Thailand and Sri Lanka.
Though the army has not floated any tender for new UAVs, the Chief of Army Staff, General J J Singh, has already seen the 'Baaz' in action. The tender is likely to come out in two or three months time.
The day and night and all weather UAV was developed a year back. Competing with Israel's IAI (Israeli Aircraft Industries) models Eye 410, I-View MK50 and Birdeye 2000, and EU's EADS whose model Eurohawk and the 'Golden Eagle' jointly developed by Singapore and Israel, the 'Baaz' is a low cost, low maintenance machine with real time data and video transmission.
Remotely-piloted spy drones as the UAVs are called, are attracting as much attention as the fighter jets at the Sixth edition Aero India Show here.
On display, at the biggest ever Asian air show, are the BAE Systems' fully-autonomous Herti UAV, with a capacity of 24 hours flight at an altitude of up to 20,000 feet, to Israeli Elbit Systems' hand-launched miniature Skylark UAV, designed for counter-terrorism operations and beyond-the-hill surveillance, along with the indigenous 'Baaz'.
Israel's IAI has approached Speck Systems for collaboration for its drone machines. Speck, if it enters into a partnership deal, will provide domestic technical support, assembly and testing facilities, warranty and training. Software development and ground control will however be indigenous.
The Indian Navy and the Air Force (IAF) too have plans of inducting spy drones in the near future.
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The Indian Army is reportedly satisfied with the performance of 'Searcher-II' and the Israeli 'Heron' UAVs and seems to be eyeing the market for more machines.
The 'Baaz' UAV, with a speed of 18 nautical miles (50-60 kilometre) has already been demonstrated in South Africa, Thailand and Sri Lanka.
Though the army has not floated any tender for new UAVs, the Chief of Army Staff, General J J Singh, has already seen the 'Baaz' in action. The tender is likely to come out in two or three months time.
The day and night and all weather UAV was developed a year back. Competing with Israel's IAI (Israeli Aircraft Industries) models Eye 410, I-View MK50 and Birdeye 2000, and EU's EADS whose model Eurohawk and the 'Golden Eagle' jointly developed by Singapore and Israel, the 'Baaz' is a low cost, low maintenance machine with real time data and video transmission.
Remotely-piloted spy drones as the UAVs are called, are attracting as much attention as the fighter jets at the Sixth edition Aero India Show here.
On display, at the biggest ever Asian air show, are the BAE Systems' fully-autonomous Herti UAV, with a capacity of 24 hours flight at an altitude of up to 20,000 feet, to Israeli Elbit Systems' hand-launched miniature Skylark UAV, designed for counter-terrorism operations and beyond-the-hill surveillance, along with the indigenous 'Baaz'.
Israel's IAI has approached Speck Systems for collaboration for its drone machines. Speck, if it enters into a partnership deal, will provide domestic technical support, assembly and testing facilities, warranty and training. Software development and ground control will however be indigenous.
The Indian Navy and the Air Force (IAF) too have plans of inducting spy drones in the near future.
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Bangalore: Oboronprom, the Russian aerospace holding company, has announced it will set up a representative office in New Delhi, as part of its plan to expand cooperation with India. The conglomerate owned 51 per cent by the Russian government has a number of subsidiaries active in the field of engineering and high-tech defence production. One of its more important lines of business is a helicopter production group amalgamating the Mi and Ka helicopter developers and producers. Another is an air defence system made by the 'Defence System' JSC.
Oboronprom is exhibiting its Mi-8/17 medium-lift, multi-role helicopter at the ongoing Aero India air show at the Yelahanka Air Force Base in Bangalore. One of the most popular helicopters in the world, it is versatile, reliable and undemanding in operation. Oboronprom is also exhibiting the Mi-26, the world's highest load-carrying helicopter. Other helicopters being displayed include the Mi 38, the Ka-31, the Ka-52 'Alligator' combat helicopter and the Ka-62.
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Oboronprom is exhibiting its Mi-8/17 medium-lift, multi-role helicopter at the ongoing Aero India air show at the Yelahanka Air Force Base in Bangalore. One of the most popular helicopters in the world, it is versatile, reliable and undemanding in operation. Oboronprom is also exhibiting the Mi-26, the world's highest load-carrying helicopter. Other helicopters being displayed include the Mi 38, the Ka-31, the Ka-52 'Alligator' combat helicopter and the Ka-62.
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Bangalore: Displays of more than 40 Russian defence manufacturers have been placed together in an impressive 1,375 sq ft display by Rosoboronexport, the Russian government defence export arm, at the Aero India 2007 Air Show under way at Yelahanka Air Force Base, Bangalore. The display comprises several hundred different types of armaments, military equipment and systems.
The united Rosoboronexport delegation is headed by Viktor M Komardin, deputy director general of Rosoboronexport, while Vyacheslav K Dzirkaln, deputy director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, heads the overall Russian delegation. Russia's strong presence at the show is meant to reinforce the strong ongoing military cooperation between the two countries, especially Indo-Russian joint defence production.
The pride of the Russian exhibition is the MiG-35 multi-role frontline fighter, which is a leading contender for the Indian Air Force's requirement of 126 MRCAs. Its main rivals are Lockheed's F-16, Boeing's FA-18, the Swedish Gripen fighter and the French Rafale. The Russians believe the MiG-35 has overwhelming superiority over its rivals owing to its superior manoeuvrability, thanks - among other things - to its optional thrust vectoring engine.
Also in the fray for orders are the Mi-17, among a range of helicopters.
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The united Rosoboronexport delegation is headed by Viktor M Komardin, deputy director general of Rosoboronexport, while Vyacheslav K Dzirkaln, deputy director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, heads the overall Russian delegation. Russia's strong presence at the show is meant to reinforce the strong ongoing military cooperation between the two countries, especially Indo-Russian joint defence production.
The pride of the Russian exhibition is the MiG-35 multi-role frontline fighter, which is a leading contender for the Indian Air Force's requirement of 126 MRCAs. Its main rivals are Lockheed's F-16, Boeing's FA-18, the Swedish Gripen fighter and the French Rafale. The Russians believe the MiG-35 has overwhelming superiority over its rivals owing to its superior manoeuvrability, thanks - among other things - to its optional thrust vectoring engine.
Also in the fray for orders are the Mi-17, among a range of helicopters.
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Bangalore: At the Aero India show in Bangalore, hectic parleys are on between about a hundred Indian companies, large and small with large international defence suppliers. The companies are hoping to be vendors for the international players, who in turn are urgently looking for Indian companies to complete their offset obligations.
“No contract with the Indian armed forces will be considered complete unless it the offset obligations are fully completed,” says Kiran Chadha, joint secretary defence (exports), who is also the chairperson of Defence Offset Facilitation Agency (DOFA), the apex body set up by the government to co-ordinate offsets. DOFA is now an integral part of every defence contract signed by India.
The scale of the offset contracts is mind boggling. Chief of Air Staff Air chief marshal SP Tyagi estimates that the Indian forces will procure equipment worth $80 billion to $100 billion over the next five years. The clause is applicable to all acquisitions where the tender value exceeds Rs 300 crore. In a deviation from its policies in other sectors, the government has decided that defence PSUs will get no priority on the offset deals. They will have to compete for the contracts with private companies. Of course, after years of regulation, the market for defence systems is dominated by public sector companies such as Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Electronics (BEL), Bharat Dynamics, Bharat Earth Movers, Mazgaon Docks and Goa Shipyard. Mid-to-small cap companies produce sub-systems for public sector defence companies or smaller, integrated systems for armed forces like Astra Microwave, Dynamatic Technologies, Zen Technologies, Premier Explosives and Avantel Softech.
Most foreign companies such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing Integrated defence systems and British Aerospace, see the PSUs as ready and reliable sources which can be given offset contracts. The hunt for private sector companies is beginning now and many companies have had vendor meets to identify these firms in the past six months.
09/02/07 Cuckoo Paul/Economic Times
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“No contract with the Indian armed forces will be considered complete unless it the offset obligations are fully completed,” says Kiran Chadha, joint secretary defence (exports), who is also the chairperson of Defence Offset Facilitation Agency (DOFA), the apex body set up by the government to co-ordinate offsets. DOFA is now an integral part of every defence contract signed by India.
The scale of the offset contracts is mind boggling. Chief of Air Staff Air chief marshal SP Tyagi estimates that the Indian forces will procure equipment worth $80 billion to $100 billion over the next five years. The clause is applicable to all acquisitions where the tender value exceeds Rs 300 crore. In a deviation from its policies in other sectors, the government has decided that defence PSUs will get no priority on the offset deals. They will have to compete for the contracts with private companies. Of course, after years of regulation, the market for defence systems is dominated by public sector companies such as Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Electronics (BEL), Bharat Dynamics, Bharat Earth Movers, Mazgaon Docks and Goa Shipyard. Mid-to-small cap companies produce sub-systems for public sector defence companies or smaller, integrated systems for armed forces like Astra Microwave, Dynamatic Technologies, Zen Technologies, Premier Explosives and Avantel Softech.
Most foreign companies such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing Integrated defence systems and British Aerospace, see the PSUs as ready and reliable sources which can be given offset contracts. The hunt for private sector companies is beginning now and many companies have had vendor meets to identify these firms in the past six months.
09/02/07 Cuckoo Paul/Economic Times
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Bangalore: In the backdrop of the deafening roar of military jets in the air and frenzied VIP activity on the ground, quiet discussions are on at Aero India 2007 to clinch deals worth as much as $10 billion each for the global aerospace majors and Indian industry.
This year’s air show has gone past being a mere showcase for state-of-the-art jets and equipment to a busy bazaar where big-ticket international firms and local companies are doing serious business.
Indian companies are hoping to make the best of the Centre’s new offset policy for defence procurement, which could fetch them $10 billion over the next five years.
Orville Prins, vice-president, Business Development (India) of Lockheed Martin (US), calls the air show a “The Indian budget for military acquisition will jump substantially over the next five years and we hope to pitch for a market of $10 billion over the next 10 years”.
Other players like Boeing, Northrop Grumman Corporation (both US companies) and Bombardier Inc of Canada are looking for the same. Dr Dinesh A Keskar, senior vice-president for sales for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, says “We (Boeing) have revised our market projections (made in 2005 for India) from $35 billion over the next 20 years to $72 billion”.
On Friday, Larsen and Toubro Limited and European Aerospace and Defence Group took the first step towards joint exploration of business opportunities in defence and aerospace. MV Kotwal, senior executive vice-president of L&T, and Daniel Baubil, executive vice-president and head of global industrial development of EADS, signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a long-term, profitable and stable relationship to address the requirements of aerospace and defence markets in India and abroad.
In a related development, French defence, electronics and aerospace major Thales was chosen by Chennai-based pilot training academy Rudradev Aviation to supply four advanced flight simulators worth $60 million.
09/02/07 BR Srikanth/Hindustan Times
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This year’s air show has gone past being a mere showcase for state-of-the-art jets and equipment to a busy bazaar where big-ticket international firms and local companies are doing serious business.
Indian companies are hoping to make the best of the Centre’s new offset policy for defence procurement, which could fetch them $10 billion over the next five years.
Orville Prins, vice-president, Business Development (India) of Lockheed Martin (US), calls the air show a “The Indian budget for military acquisition will jump substantially over the next five years and we hope to pitch for a market of $10 billion over the next 10 years”.
Other players like Boeing, Northrop Grumman Corporation (both US companies) and Bombardier Inc of Canada are looking for the same. Dr Dinesh A Keskar, senior vice-president for sales for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, says “We (Boeing) have revised our market projections (made in 2005 for India) from $35 billion over the next 20 years to $72 billion”.
On Friday, Larsen and Toubro Limited and European Aerospace and Defence Group took the first step towards joint exploration of business opportunities in defence and aerospace. MV Kotwal, senior executive vice-president of L&T, and Daniel Baubil, executive vice-president and head of global industrial development of EADS, signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a long-term, profitable and stable relationship to address the requirements of aerospace and defence markets in India and abroad.
In a related development, French defence, electronics and aerospace major Thales was chosen by Chennai-based pilot training academy Rudradev Aviation to supply four advanced flight simulators worth $60 million.
09/02/07 BR Srikanth/Hindustan Times
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Bangalore: The draft of the India-Russia multi-billion dollar programme for the PAK-FA fifth generation stealth fighter aircraft is in its final stages and will be concluded by this summer. The US would give a presentation of its fifth generation F-35 aircraft to New Delhi in a couple of months.
The PAK-FA project which stands for Perspective (Future) Aviation Komplex for Frontline Aviation in Russia is a heavy aircraft modeled on BrahMos, which was proposed by Sukhoi to the Russian Defence Ministry in 2002 for the programme, and was officially approved by the ministry in the same year.
Alexsey A Poveshchenko, advisor to Director General of the Sukhoi Aviation Holding Company, today said here that fourth generation fighter aircraft have been in service for around 30 years, so it was expected of the fifth generation fighters to be around for 40-45 years, keeping their capability and heavy tonnage in mind.
The first prototype of the eight ton aircraft designed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau, jointly developed by both countries will fly in 2009.
Poveshchenko further elaborated that it will be a 50-50 partnership between both the nations and the joint venture would include research, development and production, though it is still not clear, who will do what and how much.
09/02/07 Suman Sharma/DailyIndia.com, US
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The PAK-FA project which stands for Perspective (Future) Aviation Komplex for Frontline Aviation in Russia is a heavy aircraft modeled on BrahMos, which was proposed by Sukhoi to the Russian Defence Ministry in 2002 for the programme, and was officially approved by the ministry in the same year.
Alexsey A Poveshchenko, advisor to Director General of the Sukhoi Aviation Holding Company, today said here that fourth generation fighter aircraft have been in service for around 30 years, so it was expected of the fifth generation fighters to be around for 40-45 years, keeping their capability and heavy tonnage in mind.
The first prototype of the eight ton aircraft designed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau, jointly developed by both countries will fly in 2009.
Poveshchenko further elaborated that it will be a 50-50 partnership between both the nations and the joint venture would include research, development and production, though it is still not clear, who will do what and how much.
09/02/07 Suman Sharma/DailyIndia.com, US
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Approximately 500 aircraft manufacturers have come to the Aero India 2007 in hopes of making deals with the country's booming aviation industry.
The event is held at Yelhanka air base in Bangalore.
The 5-day event showcases both civilian and military aircrafts.
India is on its way to acquiring a new fleet of aircrafts -126 fighter jets to be exact - to replace its retiring MIG-21s.
With more and more Indians taking to the skies, the nation will need about 1,000 new planes over a period of 20 years.
According to a industry projection, air traffic in India is likely to increase two-fold by 2010 to 50 million passenger journeys a year.
More than 35,000 visitors are expected to the air show.
Analysts observed that many firms are in Bangalore to try to get their foot into India's rapidly emerging defense market.
Over a span of five years, the Indian air force is expected to spend close to $10 billion to refurbish military requirements.
And the deal for the 126 fighter jets is the most coveted contract at the show.
08/002/07 Jacob Cherian/All Headline News
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The event is held at Yelhanka air base in Bangalore.
The 5-day event showcases both civilian and military aircrafts.
India is on its way to acquiring a new fleet of aircrafts -126 fighter jets to be exact - to replace its retiring MIG-21s.
With more and more Indians taking to the skies, the nation will need about 1,000 new planes over a period of 20 years.
According to a industry projection, air traffic in India is likely to increase two-fold by 2010 to 50 million passenger journeys a year.
More than 35,000 visitors are expected to the air show.
Analysts observed that many firms are in Bangalore to try to get their foot into India's rapidly emerging defense market.
Over a span of five years, the Indian air force is expected to spend close to $10 billion to refurbish military requirements.
And the deal for the 126 fighter jets is the most coveted contract at the show.
08/002/07 Jacob Cherian/All Headline News
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BANGALORE: Russian Aircraft Corporation-MiG on Wednesday unveiled its newest MiG-35 fighter jet to the world at the Aero India show here with an eye on New Delhi's plans to purchase 126 multi-role combat aircraft.
The jet made awe-inspiring manoeuvres in the skies over Bangalore soon after the inauguration of the sixth edition of Aero India, South Asia's biggest aerospace show that has attracted major civil and defence aircraft makers.
The test prototype of MiG-35 was on display at MAKKS Airshow in Russia in 2005 and at Faranborough in Britain in 2006. The MiG-35 is considered Russia's serious answer to its Western competitors.
Russia is in the race to sell India 126 jets, pitting itself against the F-16 and F-18 of the US, Sweden's Gripen, Eurofighter and France's Rafael.
The MiG-35, the company said, is available in single-seat and double-seat versions. At the heart of the MiG family is the MiG-29K/KUB fighter that is being produced for the Indian Navy.
07/02/07 Times of IndiA
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The jet made awe-inspiring manoeuvres in the skies over Bangalore soon after the inauguration of the sixth edition of Aero India, South Asia's biggest aerospace show that has attracted major civil and defence aircraft makers.
The test prototype of MiG-35 was on display at MAKKS Airshow in Russia in 2005 and at Faranborough in Britain in 2006. The MiG-35 is considered Russia's serious answer to its Western competitors.
Russia is in the race to sell India 126 jets, pitting itself against the F-16 and F-18 of the US, Sweden's Gripen, Eurofighter and France's Rafael.
The MiG-35, the company said, is available in single-seat and double-seat versions. At the heart of the MiG family is the MiG-29K/KUB fighter that is being produced for the Indian Navy.
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Bangalore: India will soon invite bids from combat aircraft makers for the 126 fighter jets the country's air force plans to buy, Defense Minister A.K. Anthony said Wednesday.
The deal is estimated to be worth between $6.5 billion and $10 billion.
"It is in the final stages," said Anthony, without giving a specific timeframe, speaking to reporters at an air show in the southern technology hub of Bangalore.
India also is considering buying nearly 200 army reconnaissance and observation helicopters, Anthony said.
Aviation companies from around the world have flocked to the air show, hoping for a piece of the billions of dollars in defense contracts the South Asian country plans to spend in modernizing its military.
The five-day event at the Yelahanka air base has drawn 500 companies, including 275 foreign companies, more than ever before, Defense Production Secretary K.P. Singh told reporters.
Forty-five foreign delegations and 28 air force chiefs are also attending the biennial show, which comes as India is emerging as one of the biggest buyers of military hardware in the global market.
Inaugurating the air show earlier in the day, Anthony said India's rapid economic expansion in recent years has added to its role in international affairs, which in turn demands that the country also boost its military capabilities.
"India has been called upon to play a more decisive and responsible role in world affairs, particularly in the Asian region. This has led us to rethink our priorities," he said. "We are in the process of acquiring fresh capabilities for all three wings of our armed forces to optimize their operational effectiveness."
The Indian government's decision to allow foreign and private investment has also encouraged many global companies to explore partnerships with local firms to set up manufacturing and research facilities.
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The deal is estimated to be worth between $6.5 billion and $10 billion.
"It is in the final stages," said Anthony, without giving a specific timeframe, speaking to reporters at an air show in the southern technology hub of Bangalore.
India also is considering buying nearly 200 army reconnaissance and observation helicopters, Anthony said.
Aviation companies from around the world have flocked to the air show, hoping for a piece of the billions of dollars in defense contracts the South Asian country plans to spend in modernizing its military.
The five-day event at the Yelahanka air base has drawn 500 companies, including 275 foreign companies, more than ever before, Defense Production Secretary K.P. Singh told reporters.
Forty-five foreign delegations and 28 air force chiefs are also attending the biennial show, which comes as India is emerging as one of the biggest buyers of military hardware in the global market.
Inaugurating the air show earlier in the day, Anthony said India's rapid economic expansion in recent years has added to its role in international affairs, which in turn demands that the country also boost its military capabilities.
"India has been called upon to play a more decisive and responsible role in world affairs, particularly in the Asian region. This has led us to rethink our priorities," he said. "We are in the process of acquiring fresh capabilities for all three wings of our armed forces to optimize their operational effectiveness."
The Indian government's decision to allow foreign and private investment has also encouraged many global companies to explore partnerships with local firms to set up manufacturing and research facilities.
07/02/07 Rajesh Mahapatra/Ap/CBS News
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Thales will be showcasing its expertise in the aerospace sector at the Aero India air show. As an international electronics and systems group serving defence, aerospace and security markets, Thales is a worldwide leader in prime contracting, systems integration and equipment manufacturing. The Group is a world leader in both civil and military applications of aerospace technologies and services including avionics, satellite, radio and data communications, radars, mission planning, air command and control, air traffic management, training and simulation, in-flight entertainment systems (IFE) and electro optic sensors.
The Thales stand features sections on civil aviation, military aviation, aviation services and security as well as a section that tells the story of Thales' involvement in major cooperation projects such as Galileo and Sesar.
Within the military aviation section, along with illustrations of Thales' offer for the Mirage 2000-5 upgrade in India, exhibits on stand include an interactive fully functional TopOwl headset for the MiG 29, which provides all relevant information right in front of the pilot's eyes (symbols, warnings, images) without having to look down at the instrument panel - a key element to ensuring flight safety during tactical missions.
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The Thales stand features sections on civil aviation, military aviation, aviation services and security as well as a section that tells the story of Thales' involvement in major cooperation projects such as Galileo and Sesar.
Within the military aviation section, along with illustrations of Thales' offer for the Mirage 2000-5 upgrade in India, exhibits on stand include an interactive fully functional TopOwl headset for the MiG 29, which provides all relevant information right in front of the pilot's eyes (symbols, warnings, images) without having to look down at the instrument panel - a key element to ensuring flight safety during tactical missions.
0702/07 The Hindu
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Bangalore: India's new offsets policy on defence imports is restrictive and needs to be broad-based, US Ambassador to India David Mulford said here today.
"India's offsets policy is restrictive. I am not saying I would like it to change, but I am sure it is likely to change over time," he said at a press conference here on the eve of Aero India 2007, the country's biggest international air show that opens here Wednesday.
"India's offsets policy is ministry based, like in some other countries. The approach should be such that it benefits the Indian industry," the envoy said.
"We are very comfortable with offsets. American corporates have a genius for technology transfer and this could be the basis for US-India cooperation in the industrial field," Mulford added.
Under India's new offsets policy on defence purchases, 30 percent of all deals valued at over Rs.3 billion (approximately $68 million) has to be reinvested in the country. This has given rise to apprehensions that a slew of big-ticket deals in the pipeline could be delayed as India's policy makers figure out exactly how the policy is to be implemented.
06/02/7 Telugu Portal
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"India's offsets policy is restrictive. I am not saying I would like it to change, but I am sure it is likely to change over time," he said at a press conference here on the eve of Aero India 2007, the country's biggest international air show that opens here Wednesday.
"India's offsets policy is ministry based, like in some other countries. The approach should be such that it benefits the Indian industry," the envoy said.
"We are very comfortable with offsets. American corporates have a genius for technology transfer and this could be the basis for US-India cooperation in the industrial field," Mulford added.
Under India's new offsets policy on defence purchases, 30 percent of all deals valued at over Rs.3 billion (approximately $68 million) has to be reinvested in the country. This has given rise to apprehensions that a slew of big-ticket deals in the pipeline could be delayed as India's policy makers figure out exactly how the policy is to be implemented.
06/02/7 Telugu Portal
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BANGALORE: Leading US defence aircraft makers, Boeing Co and Lockheed Martin Corp, said on Tuesday they were aiming to get large contracts in India.
Boeing and Lockheed Martin are among a slew of companies seeking to step up sales of defence aircraft to India as New Delhi moves to upgrade its Air Force.
Boeing expects the Indian government to call for proposals for an order of 126 fighter jets by the middle of the year and said it was ready to compete strongly for the deal.
"We have formed a very competitive team to respond to the proposal and we are ready to compete when it does come out," Mark Kronenberg, vice president for business development in Boeing's arms business, told a news conference.
Boeing estimates the Indian defence market to be worth around USD 10 billion to USD 15 billion in the next decade.
Besides F-16, Lockheed Martin also expects India to finalise a deal by December to buy six C-130J Hercules transport aircraft, with an option to buy another six.
"I hope it will happen this year, but there isn't a defined schedule yet," Orville Prins, vice president of Lockheed Martin's India operations, said.
Lockheed, which expects international sales of USD 5-7 billion this year, has also offered to sell P-3C Orion naval spy planes and multi-mission MH60R helicopters to
07/02/07 FinacialExpress
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Boeing and Lockheed Martin are among a slew of companies seeking to step up sales of defence aircraft to India as New Delhi moves to upgrade its Air Force.
Boeing expects the Indian government to call for proposals for an order of 126 fighter jets by the middle of the year and said it was ready to compete strongly for the deal.
"We have formed a very competitive team to respond to the proposal and we are ready to compete when it does come out," Mark Kronenberg, vice president for business development in Boeing's arms business, told a news conference.
Boeing estimates the Indian defence market to be worth around USD 10 billion to USD 15 billion in the next decade.
Besides F-16, Lockheed Martin also expects India to finalise a deal by December to buy six C-130J Hercules transport aircraft, with an option to buy another six.
"I hope it will happen this year, but there isn't a defined schedule yet," Orville Prins, vice president of Lockheed Martin's India operations, said.
Lockheed, which expects international sales of USD 5-7 billion this year, has also offered to sell P-3C Orion naval spy planes and multi-mission MH60R helicopters to
07/02/07 FinacialExpress
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Bangalore: Just three days after a crash that killed a senior pilot, the Indian Air Force's aerobatic helicopter Squadron, the Sarangs are back in the air.
They will perform at the Aero India event in Bangalore.
The Sarang team uses the Indian built Dhruv helicopter also known as the Advanced Light Helicopter.
Friday's crash was the first ever fatal crash of the indigenous helicopter. The co-pilot of the helicopter, Wing Commander Jaitley who survived is in a critical but stable condition.
Preliminary reports indicate that the Air Force has cleared the helicopter of a technical malfunction. A full investigation into the causes of the crash are still going on.
05/02/07 NDTV.com
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They will perform at the Aero India event in Bangalore.
The Sarang team uses the Indian built Dhruv helicopter also known as the Advanced Light Helicopter.
Friday's crash was the first ever fatal crash of the indigenous helicopter. The co-pilot of the helicopter, Wing Commander Jaitley who survived is in a critical but stable condition.
Preliminary reports indicate that the Air Force has cleared the helicopter of a technical malfunction. A full investigation into the causes of the crash are still going on.
05/02/07 NDTV.com
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New Delhi: The US today said it was keen to increase its presence in India's aerospace industry and improve bilateral partnership in this area by even considering setting up of manufacturing bases in the country.
"We are looking at increasing strategic partnership with India in not only aero space but across the entire spectrum of its defence sector. We would also like to set up our manufacturing base in India," Former US Secretary of Defence and Chairman and CEO Cohen Group William S Cohen told reporters here.
Cohen is leading the 24-member US-India Business Council Executive Mission (USIBC) to India for the Aero India 2007 starting in Bangalore from February 7.
India's rising security profile has made the country a significant market for aerospace industry and with sanctions imposed on India post-Pokhran nuclear test gone, major US-based defence suppliers are aiming at establishing a base here.
05/02/07 Chennai Online
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"We are looking at increasing strategic partnership with India in not only aero space but across the entire spectrum of its defence sector. We would also like to set up our manufacturing base in India," Former US Secretary of Defence and Chairman and CEO Cohen Group William S Cohen told reporters here.
Cohen is leading the 24-member US-India Business Council Executive Mission (USIBC) to India for the Aero India 2007 starting in Bangalore from February 7.
India's rising security profile has made the country a significant market for aerospace industry and with sanctions imposed on India post-Pokhran nuclear test gone, major US-based defence suppliers are aiming at establishing a base here.
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New Delhi: After sealing the $12-billion jumbo deal to buy Anglo-Dutch steel-maker Corus, Tata group chairman Ratan Tata is set to pull off another surprise by flying a fighter jet at the Aero India Show in Bangalore Feb 7-11.
The 69-year-old trained pilot will fly Lockheed Martin's F-16 multi-role combat aircraft during the show that the Bethesda, Maryland-based defence and aerospace major will feature. It proposes to sell 126 of them to the Indian Air Force.
'Lockheed Martin officials are handling this matter. The finer details of when, where and what is being finalised,' a Tata official told IANS, confirming the proposed sortie on an F-16 by the group's chairperson who enjoys flying.
'I don't get much spare time, but what little spare time I have is spent flying. I am a trained pilot for both planes and helicopters,' Tata has been quoted as saying in an interview posted on the group's Web site
According to defence industry sources, Lockheed Martin has also been in talks with the Tatas and the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics to outsource components manufacture for the aircraft.
04/02/07 India PRwire (Press Release)
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The 69-year-old trained pilot will fly Lockheed Martin's F-16 multi-role combat aircraft during the show that the Bethesda, Maryland-based defence and aerospace major will feature. It proposes to sell 126 of them to the Indian Air Force.
'Lockheed Martin officials are handling this matter. The finer details of when, where and what is being finalised,' a Tata official told IANS, confirming the proposed sortie on an F-16 by the group's chairperson who enjoys flying.
'I don't get much spare time, but what little spare time I have is spent flying. I am a trained pilot for both planes and helicopters,' Tata has been quoted as saying in an interview posted on the group's Web site
According to defence industry sources, Lockheed Martin has also been in talks with the Tatas and the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics to outsource components manufacture for the aircraft.
04/02/07 India PRwire (Press Release)
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The state government, at Patna Airport on Saturday, accorded the guard of honor to the Indian Air Force Squadron Leader Priye Sharma whose body was brought to Patna in a special aircraft following his tragic death at the Yelahanka Air Force base in Bangalore on Friday.
The 32-year-old Air Force ace was killed when the advanced light helicopter Dhruv crashed near the runway after developing technical difficulties.
Sharma's body that was kept in a casket was later taken to his ancestral village in Maranchi where he was cremated amidst the presence of his family members, friends, and other grieving citizens.
Sharma, the elder of the two sons of Radheshyam Sharma, is survived by his wife Reena, an ex-airline stewardess, and his 8-year old daughter Sunishka, besides other family members.
03/02/07 Patna Daily
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The 32-year-old Air Force ace was killed when the advanced light helicopter Dhruv crashed near the runway after developing technical difficulties.
Sharma's body that was kept in a casket was later taken to his ancestral village in Maranchi where he was cremated amidst the presence of his family members, friends, and other grieving citizens.
Sharma, the elder of the two sons of Radheshyam Sharma, is survived by his wife Reena, an ex-airline stewardess, and his 8-year old daughter Sunishka, besides other family members.
03/02/07 Patna Daily
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The race for an Indian Air Force (IAF) order for 126 combat jets just got hotter, with US aerospace major Boeing offering to jointly produce the frontline F-18 Super Hornet in India if it wins the contract.
'In the F-18, we have arguably the most advanced fighter in the world. If we win the contract, we offer the opportunity of entering into a joint production arrangement with an Indian defence contractor,' Said Chris Chadwik, Boeing Vice President and General Manager, Global Strike Systems.
'Clearly, there is very strong competition but we believe we are positioned very strongly,' he added.
Should the deal come through, India will be the first country outside the US where the F-18 is produced.
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'In the F-18, we have arguably the most advanced fighter in the world. If we win the contract, we offer the opportunity of entering into a joint production arrangement with an Indian defence contractor,' Said Chris Chadwik, Boeing Vice President and General Manager, Global Strike Systems.
'Clearly, there is very strong competition but we believe we are positioned very strongly,' he added.
Should the deal come through, India will be the first country outside the US where the F-18 is produced.
03/02/07 India Defence
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New Delhi: The race for an Indian Air Force (IAF) order for 126 combat jets just got hotter, with US aerospace major Boeing offering to jointly produce the frontline F-18 Super Hornet in India if it wins the contract.
Should the deal come through, India will be the first country outside the US where the F-18 is produced. It will also be the first time Indian companies will be able to participate in the production of a US fighter.
Toward this end, Boeing would be aggressively positioning the F-18 at the upcoming Aero India 2007 international air show at Bangalore Feb 7-11, with one aircraft performing aerial manoeuvres and another on static display.
This apart, the C-17 Globemaster strategic lift transport and the Chinook CH-47 helicopter troop carrier, as also a large scale model of the P8I maritime reconnaissance aircraft that has been offered to the Indian Navy, will also be on display.
Boeing plans to take aloft select dignitaries on the F-18, the C-17 and the CH-47 during the air show to enable them to experience first hand the capabilities of the aircraft and their cutting edge technologies, Nelson said.
A host of senior Boeing executives from the company's defence and civilian wings would also be attending the show.
'We view this (Aero India) as the start of a journey to establish a real and lasting relationship with (the) Indian (defence) industry to fulfil their requirements,' Chadwik pointed out.
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Should the deal come through, India will be the first country outside the US where the F-18 is produced. It will also be the first time Indian companies will be able to participate in the production of a US fighter.
Toward this end, Boeing would be aggressively positioning the F-18 at the upcoming Aero India 2007 international air show at Bangalore Feb 7-11, with one aircraft performing aerial manoeuvres and another on static display.
This apart, the C-17 Globemaster strategic lift transport and the Chinook CH-47 helicopter troop carrier, as also a large scale model of the P8I maritime reconnaissance aircraft that has been offered to the Indian Navy, will also be on display.
Boeing plans to take aloft select dignitaries on the F-18, the C-17 and the CH-47 during the air show to enable them to experience first hand the capabilities of the aircraft and their cutting edge technologies, Nelson said.
A host of senior Boeing executives from the company's defence and civilian wings would also be attending the show.
'We view this (Aero India) as the start of a journey to establish a real and lasting relationship with (the) Indian (defence) industry to fulfil their requirements,' Chadwik pointed out.
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New Delhi: US-based defence and aerospace major Raytheon is betting big on India. The company is looking at entering into technology partnership with Indian companies for production of defence equipment here.
The company will display the latest weapon technologies in the forthcoming Aero India Show in Bangalore, including technology solutions that integrate advanced sensor and weapon systems for multi-role fighter aircraft. On display this year will be AMRAAM Missiles, Patriot System, AESA radar capabilities, and SL-AMRAAM air defence system.
Walter F Doran, president of Raytheon Asia for Raytheon International told ET that the group is adopting a long-term partnership approach in India with both private and public-sector companies. “We want to go beyond the buyer-seller relationship,” he added. India is Raytheon’s largest overseas growth market.
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The company will display the latest weapon technologies in the forthcoming Aero India Show in Bangalore, including technology solutions that integrate advanced sensor and weapon systems for multi-role fighter aircraft. On display this year will be AMRAAM Missiles, Patriot System, AESA radar capabilities, and SL-AMRAAM air defence system.
Walter F Doran, president of Raytheon Asia for Raytheon International told ET that the group is adopting a long-term partnership approach in India with both private and public-sector companies. “We want to go beyond the buyer-seller relationship,” he added. India is Raytheon’s largest overseas growth market.
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Washington: The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) will launch an Executive Defense Mission to India to participate in Aero India 2007, between February 4 and February 11, 2007 led by William S. Cohen, former U.S. Secretary of Defense and CEO of The Cohen Group, and Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering of The Boeing Company. The Mission seeks to consolidate the momentum of the recent U.S.-India strategic partnership to showcase American excellence in technology superiority, reliability, and long-term partnership.
USIBC Chairman's Circle Members Boeing and Lockheed Martin are represented by senior executives on the mission, and have planned elaborate chalets to entertain their customers and dignitaries. Boeing will showcase the F/A-18f, C-17 transport aircraft, and Chinook heavy-lift chopper, while Lockheed Martin will showcase the F-16, C-130j, and P-3c.
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USIBC Chairman's Circle Members Boeing and Lockheed Martin are represented by senior executives on the mission, and have planned elaborate chalets to entertain their customers and dignitaries. Boeing will showcase the F/A-18f, C-17 transport aircraft, and Chinook heavy-lift chopper, while Lockheed Martin will showcase the F-16, C-130j, and P-3c.
01/02/07 PRNewswire-USNewswire, US
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New Delhi: As India and the US enhance their defence ties, 20-odd American defence behemoths will display their cutting-edge fighter jets and weaponry at India's biggest air show in Bangalore Feb 7.
'There's going to be a major contingent from the US defence industry,' US ambassador to India David C. Mulford told reporters here Thursday.
'There will be more people, more technology and more things on display,' the envoy said while alluding to three F-16s, two F-18s and a PC3 Orion the US defence majors will be displaying at the five-day show at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka, on the outskirts of Bangalore.
The show will provide US companies an opportunity to showcase their competitive edge as they compete with Russian, Swedish and French companies for an Indian Air Force tender for 126 fighter aircraft.
Official delegations from over 40 countries, as also business representatives of corporations will be attending.
01/02/07 Monsters and Critics.com, UK
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'There's going to be a major contingent from the US defence industry,' US ambassador to India David C. Mulford told reporters here Thursday.
'There will be more people, more technology and more things on display,' the envoy said while alluding to three F-16s, two F-18s and a PC3 Orion the US defence majors will be displaying at the five-day show at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka, on the outskirts of Bangalore.
The show will provide US companies an opportunity to showcase their competitive edge as they compete with Russian, Swedish and French companies for an Indian Air Force tender for 126 fighter aircraft.
Official delegations from over 40 countries, as also business representatives of corporations will be attending.
01/02/07 Monsters and Critics.com, UK
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Bangalore: Prepare for a battle of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) at the international aerospace exposition "Aero India 2007" here on February 7. Making its first international public debut outside the United Kingdom will be HERTI, one of the world's first fully autonomous UAVs developed by BAe Systems. This new generation of UAV is suited for military and civil operations.
HERTI has the ability to take off, complete a full mission and land, all at the click of a computer mouse. It is designed to meet a variety of operational needs with cost efficiency and high levels of reliability. There is no need for an operator or pilot to control the aircraft from the ground. This UAV is from a family of unmanned air vehicles being developed by BAe Systems through its Autonomous Systems and Future Capability, Integrated System Technologies and Australian businesses.
At the Bangalore air show, the HERTI and its unique ground control station will be showcased in its production configuration.
On the air show agenda is a demonstration of HERTI's autonomous mission system capability through a fully operational ground station, which will replay, in real time, missions carried out during the UAV's extensive flight test programme.
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HERTI has the ability to take off, complete a full mission and land, all at the click of a computer mouse. It is designed to meet a variety of operational needs with cost efficiency and high levels of reliability. There is no need for an operator or pilot to control the aircraft from the ground. This UAV is from a family of unmanned air vehicles being developed by BAe Systems through its Autonomous Systems and Future Capability, Integrated System Technologies and Australian businesses.
At the Bangalore air show, the HERTI and its unique ground control station will be showcased in its production configuration.
On the air show agenda is a demonstration of HERTI's autonomous mission system capability through a fully operational ground station, which will replay, in real time, missions carried out during the UAV's extensive flight test programme.
01/02/07 Rasheed Kappan/The Hindu
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Bangalore: Defence public sector undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited will display several of its products for the export market at the forthcoming Aero India 2007. These include communication equipment, command and control systems, radars and sonars, optoelectronics, thermal imaging products, electronic warfare systems, tank electronics and solar powered systems.
At Aero India 2007, BEL will display products with good export potential, the company said. The communication equipment apart, there will be demonstrations of "build-to-print" and "build-to-spec" solutions for foreign manufacturers seeking Indian partners to meet their offset requirements. Some of BEL's facilities such as electronic and mechanical assembly, vacuum brazing and dip brazing will be highlighted.
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At Aero India 2007, BEL will display products with good export potential, the company said. The communication equipment apart, there will be demonstrations of "build-to-print" and "build-to-spec" solutions for foreign manufacturers seeking Indian partners to meet their offset requirements. Some of BEL's facilities such as electronic and mechanical assembly, vacuum brazing and dip brazing will be highlighted.
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New Delhi: The Indian coast guard is busy preparing itself to meet the threat of global terrorism, besides maintaining a vigil along the 7516 kilometres long Indian coastline.
Announcing the ambitious expansion plans on the occasion of the eve of the 30th anniversary of the force, Vice Admiral R F Contractor, Director General, Coast Guard said here today that, "More ways and means will have to found to cater to the expansion plans of the service, like going in for more private shipyards and streamlining of procedures."
For the multi-mission maritime aircraft, the global tender would be floated soon and talks would be held with vendors at the Aero-India show in Bangalore early next month, after witnessing the performance of various aircraft.
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Announcing the ambitious expansion plans on the occasion of the eve of the 30th anniversary of the force, Vice Admiral R F Contractor, Director General, Coast Guard said here today that, "More ways and means will have to found to cater to the expansion plans of the service, like going in for more private shipyards and streamlining of procedures."
For the multi-mission maritime aircraft, the global tender would be floated soon and talks would be held with vendors at the Aero-India show in Bangalore early next month, after witnessing the performance of various aircraft.
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New Delhi: US aerospace major Lockheed Martin is aggressively pitching its F-16 fighter for an Indian Air Force - order, terming it 'the most successful international combat aircraft programme in history', even as it will display an array of aircraft and equipment at the upcoming Aero India 2007 show.
The other aircraft showcased at the Feb 7-11 show at Bangalore will be the C-130J Super Hercules, the P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft and the MH-60R maritime-dominance helicopter.
Also featured will be the Patriot PAC-3 missile defence system, the ship-mounted Littoral Combat Solution - system, and the MK-41 vertical launching system - for firing missiles at sea.
'Most of these products have potential to support the growing strategic military relationship between the India and the United States,' a Lockheed Martin statement said.
The company's focus, however, is clearly on the F-16 as it eyes a soon-to-be-floated tender for 126 multi role combat aircraft - to replace its ageing fleet of Russian-built MiG-21 jets.
The IAF had, in 2004, sent out a Request for Information - for four jets - the F-16, the Russian MiG-29M/M2, the French Mirage 2000-5, and the Swedish JAS-39 Grippen.
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The other aircraft showcased at the Feb 7-11 show at Bangalore will be the C-130J Super Hercules, the P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft and the MH-60R maritime-dominance helicopter.
Also featured will be the Patriot PAC-3 missile defence system, the ship-mounted Littoral Combat Solution - system, and the MK-41 vertical launching system - for firing missiles at sea.
'Most of these products have potential to support the growing strategic military relationship between the India and the United States,' a Lockheed Martin statement said.
The company's focus, however, is clearly on the F-16 as it eyes a soon-to-be-floated tender for 126 multi role combat aircraft - to replace its ageing fleet of Russian-built MiG-21 jets.
The IAF had, in 2004, sent out a Request for Information - for four jets - the F-16, the Russian MiG-29M/M2, the French Mirage 2000-5, and the Swedish JAS-39 Grippen.
28/01/07 IANS/RxPG NEWS, US
Labels: C-130J, Defense, F16, Fighters, Lockheed Martin, PC3, US
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Russia is set to unroll its new high-altitude light helicopter gunships and has offered its co-development to India as a package deal, which could also forsee cooperation in building 10-tonne-class choppers.
The offer comes as the country is also ready to unveil its new Kamaov-60 and next generation 10-tonne-class MI helicopters, which can be used as heavy lift troop carriers.
India has desperately been seeking to induct light helicopter gunships for use in mountainous terrain following its experiences in the Kargil conflict when absence of such firepower forced it to use fighters firing missiles from stand off distance.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has been conducting trials on light helicopter gunships by modifying the Chetak and Cheetah helicopters and indigenous Advance Light Helicopters.
The Russian designers say that they aim to make presentations of the ventures to India during the forthcoming Aero India show to be held in Bangalore from February 7.
28/01/07 AK Dhar/PTI/Hindustan Times
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The offer comes as the country is also ready to unveil its new Kamaov-60 and next generation 10-tonne-class MI helicopters, which can be used as heavy lift troop carriers.
India has desperately been seeking to induct light helicopter gunships for use in mountainous terrain following its experiences in the Kargil conflict when absence of such firepower forced it to use fighters firing missiles from stand off distance.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has been conducting trials on light helicopter gunships by modifying the Chetak and Cheetah helicopters and indigenous Advance Light Helicopters.
The Russian designers say that they aim to make presentations of the ventures to India during the forthcoming Aero India show to be held in Bangalore from February 7.
28/01/07 AK Dhar/PTI/Hindustan Times
Labels: Defense, Helicopter, Kamaov-60, MI, Russia
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New Delhi: Air Force Chiefs of 37 countries including the US, the UK and Russia will attend the International Aerospace Power Seminar to be held from February 4 to 5
The theme of the seminar this year is "Aerospace power in tomorrow's world".
After attending the two-day long seminar in New Delhi, the visiting Air Force heads of 37 countries, would proceed to Air Force Station Yelahanka for attending Aero-India 07.
The countries having confirmed their participation are Afghanistan, Australia, Botswana, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhistan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mangolia, Myanmar, Netherland, Nigeria, Oman, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, the UAE, the UK, the US, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
During the two day seminar discussions would be held on various areas, including, emerging geopolitical context of aerospace power; transformation of airpower-translating technology into doctrine, strategy, and application; joint operations-integrating aerospace operation and surface forces, cooperative aerospace operations in future.
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The theme of the seminar this year is "Aerospace power in tomorrow's world".
After attending the two-day long seminar in New Delhi, the visiting Air Force heads of 37 countries, would proceed to Air Force Station Yelahanka for attending Aero-India 07.
The countries having confirmed their participation are Afghanistan, Australia, Botswana, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhistan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mangolia, Myanmar, Netherland, Nigeria, Oman, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, the UAE, the UK, the US, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
During the two day seminar discussions would be held on various areas, including, emerging geopolitical context of aerospace power; transformation of airpower-translating technology into doctrine, strategy, and application; joint operations-integrating aerospace operation and surface forces, cooperative aerospace operations in future.
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Bangalore, India and Hallbergmoos, Germany: After a successful 2006, the Eurofighter partnership starts the new year with a strong presence at this year's Aero India in Bangalore.
The Eurofighter consortium and the EUROJET engine consortium present the programme to the Indian military and aerospace leadership as well as the public for the first time.
The capabilities of Eurofighter Typhoon can be assessed by professional visitors at the Eurofighter stand in Hall C, Stand C4,6 by flying the unique Cockpit Demonstrator with air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities fully integrated.
Additional features on display at the Eurofighter stand include the EJ200 engine and the electronic scanning antenna developed by the Euroradar consortium, which is soon to be flown on a Eurofighter Typhoon Development Aircraft in Germany.
A press briefing with senior customer and industry officials is scheduled for 7 February at 1400 in Hall 1 of the press centre on show site.
26/01/07 Antara (press release), Indonesia
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The Eurofighter consortium and the EUROJET engine consortium present the programme to the Indian military and aerospace leadership as well as the public for the first time.
The capabilities of Eurofighter Typhoon can be assessed by professional visitors at the Eurofighter stand in Hall C, Stand C4,6 by flying the unique Cockpit Demonstrator with air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities fully integrated.
Additional features on display at the Eurofighter stand include the EJ200 engine and the electronic scanning antenna developed by the Euroradar consortium, which is soon to be flown on a Eurofighter Typhoon Development Aircraft in Germany.
A press briefing with senior customer and industry officials is scheduled for 7 February at 1400 in Hall 1 of the press centre on show site.
26/01/07 Antara (press release), Indonesia
Labels: Defense, Eurofighter, Europe, Germany, Typhoon
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Kuala Lumpur: Russia's state-controlled MiG aircraft manufacturer will publicly unveil the final production model of its new MiG-35 fighter at an air show in India next month, the company said Wednesday.
The full technical specifications of the MiG-35 will be shown at the Yelahanka air base in Bangalore, India, on Feb. 6, a day before the opening of the Aero India exhibition, Vladimir Barkovsky, director of MiG Corp.'s Mikoyan Design Bureau, said in a statement.
Only the test prototype of the MiG-35 has been shown to the public so far at the MAKS Airshow Russia in 2005 and at Farnborough, Britain, last year, according to the statement issued by MiG through the Kuala Lumpur-based Asian Defense & Diplomacy magazine.
The aircraft is based on Russia's existing MiG-29M fighter, but is widely expected to have significant improvements in maneuverability, flight range and weapons systems.
26/01/07 China Post, Taiwan
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The full technical specifications of the MiG-35 will be shown at the Yelahanka air base in Bangalore, India, on Feb. 6, a day before the opening of the Aero India exhibition, Vladimir Barkovsky, director of MiG Corp.'s Mikoyan Design Bureau, said in a statement.
Only the test prototype of the MiG-35 has been shown to the public so far at the MAKS Airshow Russia in 2005 and at Farnborough, Britain, last year, according to the statement issued by MiG through the Kuala Lumpur-based Asian Defense & Diplomacy magazine.
The aircraft is based on Russia's existing MiG-29M fighter, but is widely expected to have significant improvements in maneuverability, flight range and weapons systems.
26/01/07 China Post, Taiwan
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Washington: A sales and marketing dogfight between American fighter jets F-18 Super Hornets and the much-ballyhooed F-16s will be just one of the star attractions in the Aero India 2007, which will be held in Bangalore from February 7-11.
Both Boeing, which makes the F-18, and Lockheed Martin, which manufactures the F-16, are flying down their machines and men for the Bangalore show, the first time that Americans are turning up in strength after the Aero India began in 1996.
Reason: The Bush administration has given the green signal for US arms merchants that India is no more out of bounds.
Besides two F-18 Super Hornets, Boeing will also be sending a giant C-17 transport aircraft and Chinook heavy-lift choppers for the show, a senior Boeing official said.
While one of the F-18s will be on display, the other one will be put through the paces at the show by Boeing's chief test pilot Ricardo Traven, who is flying down to Bangalore for the show.
The American jets will have to contend with three other international competitors who are lining up to bid for the 126-aircraft deal that the Indian Air Force is expected to call for shortly, one of the single largest fighter plane contracts in the history of aviation, worth a massive $7 billion at least.
Also in the race, Sweden's Grippen and Russian advanced MiGs. The prospective deal has been the talk of military aviation circles for several months now.
18/01/07 Times of India
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Both Boeing, which makes the F-18, and Lockheed Martin, which manufactures the F-16, are flying down their machines and men for the Bangalore show, the first time that Americans are turning up in strength after the Aero India began in 1996.
Reason: The Bush administration has given the green signal for US arms merchants that India is no more out of bounds.
Besides two F-18 Super Hornets, Boeing will also be sending a giant C-17 transport aircraft and Chinook heavy-lift choppers for the show, a senior Boeing official said.
While one of the F-18s will be on display, the other one will be put through the paces at the show by Boeing's chief test pilot Ricardo Traven, who is flying down to Bangalore for the show.
The American jets will have to contend with three other international competitors who are lining up to bid for the 126-aircraft deal that the Indian Air Force is expected to call for shortly, one of the single largest fighter plane contracts in the history of aviation, worth a massive $7 billion at least.
Also in the race, Sweden's Grippen and Russian advanced MiGs. The prospective deal has been the talk of military aviation circles for several months now.
18/01/07 Times of India
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