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www.aeromag.in January - February 2020 | Vol 14 | Issue 1
Contours of Strategic
Growth in Defence
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EDITORIAL
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n a path-breaking decision, the Government of
India created the post of Chief Defence Staff
(CDS), a tri-services chief who would lead the
defence forces of the country. The first CDS, General
Bipin Rawat, has taken charge on January 1, 2020.
With the CDS in charge, the tri-services effectiveness
and overall combat capabilities of India are all set to
increase and bring synergy between the three wings
of the defence forces. Duties of the CDS include
bringing about unity and ensure optimal utilization
Editorial Advisory Board of infrastructure in the three Services. The CDS will
Dr. C.G. Krishnadas Nair also act as the main military single-point adviser to
Air Chief Marshal S. Krishnaswamy (Rtd) the Government and the Prime Minister, thereby
PVSM, AVSM, VM & Bar strengthening the link between the Defence and civil establishments. From industry
Air Marshal P. Rajkumar (Rtd) point of view, it is expected to have more focus on manufacture of defense equipments
PVSM, AVSM, VM & systems in India. General Rawat, during his term as Army Chief has always spoken in
Air Marshal Ajit Bhavanani (Rtd) favour of Indian products. The CDS has already issued directives to prepare an action
PVSM, AVSM, VM plan for the creation of an ‘Air Defence Command’ along with ‘common logistics
Rear Admiral K. Mohanan (Rtd), AVSM support pools’. This is expected to avoid duplication of work and enable sharing of
Mr. Pushpindar Singh Chopra logistics. Such developments augur well for the Defence / manufacturing sector of
Dr . K. Ram Chand India and would boost the country’s defense preparedness, ushering in a new era of
Mr. J.K.Sharma stability and growth.
Mr. Arunakar Mishra With the proactive policies of the government of India and increased Defense
Procurement particularly with preference for ‘Made in India’ and ‘Make in India’ and
Berlin, Germany the growing interest of the Indian private industries, there is considerable potential
Detlef Becker for enhancing indigenous manufacture of Defense equipments and systems. Thanks
E : dw.becker@arcor.de to the initiatives and pioneering efforts of Defense Public Sector industries, DRDO,
T : + 497 112317595 NAL and Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies and Industries. India has already
M : + 491 701626053 established an excellent base of cost effective supply chain and innovation partners
with the small and medium sector industries. What is needed is building greater
Paris, France synergy between the SMEs and Defense PSUs and the private industry corporates
Marie-Thérèse Bonfigli along with R&D organizations and Academic institutions.
E : mt.bonfigli@indavia.com ‘India International Supply Chain Conference, Aero, Space and Defense’ is being held
M : +33 (0)6 89 20 95 68 on 17th and 18th January 2020 at Dr.V.M.Ghatage Convention Centre, Bangalore,
with the patronage from Defense PSUs, SMEs, DRDO, ISRO, NAL, DGCA, Armed
Moscow, Russia Forces, Private industry majors is aimed at bringing such a synergy. DefExpo is being
George Smirnov held from 5th to 8th February 2020 at Lucknow and will see major participation
E : gs1972@yandex.ru from Indian and Overseas OEMs and give ample opportunities for Indian industries
M : +7 (906)711-03- to network among themselves and with Foreign OEMs to develop & manufacture
51 / (495)644-17-33 advanced technology defense equipments and reduce the import and enhance export
through international collaborations. AeroMag Asia and SIATI wish all the best for
Sunny Jerome the Indian and Foreign industries participating in the DefExpo for fruitful interactions
Managing Editor leading to mutually beneficial collaborations.
Preethi M.
Associate Editor
David Barnabhas Dr C G Krishnadas Nair
Design Honorary President, SIATI
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Contours of Strategic
Growth in Defence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the NCC Cadets at the PM’s National Cadet Corps (NCC) Rally, in New Delhi. Defence
Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Defence Shripad Yesso Naik, Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane are also seen.
George Jacoby
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t the 71st Republic Day Parade armed forces, comprising the Army, Marine Systems (Germany), Navantia
on Rajpath in Delhi, India’s Naval and Air wings, the defence staff (Spain) and Naval Group (France), Rubin
armed forces once again took headquarters and the Territorial Army Design Bureau (Russia), and Daewoo
centre-stage, where the Indian Army’s India. It reflects the ethos of phenomenal Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering
indigenously-developed Main Battle Tank transformation of the defence segment (South Korea). Strategic partner is
T-90 Bhishma, Infantry Combat Vehicle envisaged under the eight-year expected to play a “transformational
Ballway Machine Pikate (BMP)-II, K-9 projection of a $10 trillion economy. role” in building an eco-system in the
VAJRA-T, Dhanush Gun System, and the A meeting of the Defence Acquisition country, comprising development entities,
Air Force’s brand new Rafale fighter jet Council (DAC) chaired by Defence specialised vendors and suppliers.
and the newly-inducted Chinook heavy Minister Rajnath Singh and attended by The Indian Navy plans to acquire
lift and Apache attack choppers were CDS General Bipin Rawat, ahead of the 24 new submarines, including six
on display along with DRDO’s Anti- presentation of the first Union Budget of nuclear attack submarines to bolster its
Satellite Weapons (ASAT) from Mission the new decade shortlisted two Indian underwater fighting capability. Newly
Shakti. The Indian Navy showcased the shipyards and five foreign defence majors approved procurement of equipment from
Boeing P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol for the Rs. 50,000 crore project to build indigenous sources includes sophisticated
aircraft, the Kolkata Class Destroyer and six conventional submarines in India electronic warfare systems for the Army
the Kalvari Class submarine. It was a for the Navy besides approving military designed by Defence Research and
spectacular show of the nation’s military procurement worth Rs.5,100 crore. Development Organisation (DRDO)
might with advanced weaponry system. The mega project for the submarines is and manufactured locally by the Indian
This was a glimpse into how the Indian being implemented under the ambitious industry. The systems will be used in
Defence sector is changing rapidly. strategic partnership model under which deserts and plains and will provide
The newly created Department select private firms are being roped in to comprehensive electronic support and
of Military Affairs in the Ministry build military platforms like submarines counter measure capabilities to the field
of Defence, headed by India’s first and fighter jets in India in partnership formations. The DAC also approved
Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin with original equipment maker. prototype testing of trawl assemblies
Rawat, is an iconic symbol of Narendra L&T group and state-owned Mazagaon designed by DRDO for T-72 and T-90
Modi government’s vision for a more Docks Ltd (MDL) are the shortlisted tanks providing an important indigenous
integrated, comprehensive approach to Indian entities to construct the de-mining capability to the Army. It
defence planning, budget, acquisition, submarines, being billed as one of biggest has accorded approval for inclusion
manufacture and indigenous drive in ‘Make in India’ projects. The five global of innovations for defence excellence
the defence industry, keeping in mind defence majors selected by the committee (iDEX) in defence procurement procedure
the procurement needs of the entire for the P-75I project are – ThyssenKrupp which would provide for avenues to
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about a joint approach in operations,
logistics, transport, training, support
services, communications, repairs and
maintenance of the three Services.
While planning to spend $130 bn on
military modernization in the next five
years, Modi government has opened
up the Defence industry for private
sector participation to provide impetus
to indigenous manufacturing. The
opening up of the industry has paved
the way for foreign original equipment
manufacturers to enter into strategic
partnerships with Indian companies. Two
Shripad Yesso Naik defence industrial corridors, one in Uttar
Dr Ajay Kumar
Minister of State for Defence. Pradesh and the other in Tamil Nadu with
Defence Secretary
an initial investment of over Rs 6,800
crore were launched to leverage the
manufacturing ecosystem for economic
testing and R&D facilities, and for a new
impetus for investments and innovation.
Global Manufacturing Hub
About three months after taking over
as the Prime Minister of India, Narendra
Modi, in his address from the Red Fort
on August 15, 2014, gave a clarion call
for ‘Make in India’. From satellites to
submarines, he said, “come make in India,
we have steel... we have discipline, we
have resolve.” On September 25, 2014,
the Indian government announced the
Subhash Chandra ‘Make in India’ initiative to encourage
Secretary (Defence Production)
manufacturing in India and galvanize the
Ministry of Defence.
economy with dedicated investments in
startups and innovators wanting to manufacturing and services. The policy
General Bipin Rawat PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, ADC
be associated in military supplies. approach was to create a conducive Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India
The mandate given to the Department environment for investments, develop
of Military Affairs is to promote use of modern and efficient infrastructure, investment, surpassing the US and China.
indigenous hardware by the services. In and open up new sectors for foreign Some of the most notable new initiatives
order to safeguard of economic interests capital. It was intended to usher were those promoting indigenous
it is important to have long term military growth in three key variables of the defence manufacturing. These included
weapon platforms upgradations as well manufacturing sector — investments, a streamlined industrial licensing process;
as new acquisitions well in place. The output, and employment growth. a hike in the foreign direct investment
broad mandate focuses on bringing The ‘Make in India’ initiative set an cap from 26 to 100 per cent; a level-
ambitious goal of making India a global playing field for the private sector vis-à-vis
manufacturing hub. To achieve this public sector entities in payment and tax
goal, targets were identified and policies matters; an export promotion measure
outlined. The three major objectives were: that includes a standard operating
to increase the manufacturing sector’s procedure for giving time- and procedure-
growth rate to 12-14% per annum in bound export authorisation to industry;
order to increase the sector’s share in use of Defence Ministry-owned trial/
the economy; to create 100 million testing facilities by the private sector;
additional manufacturing jobs in the outsourcing and vendor development
economy by 2022; and to ensure that guidelines for Defence Public Sector
the manufacturing sector’s contribution Undertakings and Ordnance Factory
to GDP is increased to 25% by 2022 Board to develop an indigenous supply
(revised to 2025) from the current chain; a scheme for self-certification of
16%. Immediately after the launch, defence items by the industry to enable it
investment commitments worth crores to own responsibility for their production;
Admiral Karambir Singh were announced. In 2015, India emerged a policy for indigenisation of parts and
PVSM, AVSM, ADC as the top destination for foreign direct components for import substitution;
Chief of the Naval Staff
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Builders of 100 Warships
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crore and Rs 35,000 crore respectively,
by 2025; identified a number items
in which local suppliers would enjoy
purchase preference; and announced a
number of initiatives to support start-
ups and innovation. These initiatives
have begun to show results as can
be seen in the continuous increase in
defence production, which reached
nearly Rs 64,500 crore in 2017-18
including about 6,000 crore worth of
production by the private sector.
Nearly 65 per cent of parts/
components/subsystems of existing
systems have been de-licenced, which
Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria means India can now manufacture
PVSM AVSM VM ADC them. Approximately $3 billion worth of
defence items are being manufactured
by the domestic private sector.
In 2016, officials in the defence
production department said that opening
up of the defence sector to private players
could help foreign original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs) enter into strategic
partnerships with Indian companies. So,
in 2018, the defence ministry came out
with a new policy called the strategic
partnership model as an attempt to
invite world-class military equipment
companies to tie up with Indian ones.
About nine defence public sector
undertakings and 41 ordnance factories
General Manoj Mukund Naravane were ruling domestic military hardware
Chief of Indian Army. production, providing less than 40
and a simplified and streamlined DPP per cent of the defence equipment
that includes a new chapter on strategic supplied to the armed forces.
partnership guidelines to enable the Since 2014, of the total programmes
private sector to undertake mega projects cleared for acquisition, the private
in defence manufacturing, and a brand sector has been allowed to compete
new procurement category to enable for about 35 per cent of them by value.
domestic industry to focus on indigenous This figure was below 5 per cent in
design and higher level of indigenisation. the preceding five years. By 2025, the
The Ministry of Defence announced share of manufacturing in India’s GDP
an ambitious defence production is targeted to grow from 17 per cent to of technology from foreign sources.
policy that aimed at arms production 25 per cent. To reach 25 per cent in a Before 2014, the private sector was only
and export turnover of Rs 1,70,000 decade, the manufacturing sector needs a marginal player. Over the years, India
to grow at a compound annual growth seems to have realised that the defence
rate >14 per cent. Make in India can PSUs have their limitations and they cannot
play a major role in achieving this. produce everything the armed forces want.
Most conversations with the global So, the private sector had to be brought in.
OEMs have also been made through Make in India in defence has never
Make in India, where they have been been an easy task as it requires niche
asked to make the equipment in India and state-of-the-art technology.
with either one of the PSUs or a private Moreover, global leaders of defence
sector manufacturer. This change in manufacturing will never allow any
mindset from imports to talking about country to promote indigenous industry.
defence manufacturing has been the
biggest benefits of Make in India. In spite Boosting Defence Exports
of several roadblocks, the Indian private The Draft Defence Production
sector has achieved a significant level of Policy, 2018, had set a target of $5
Dr G. Satheesh Reddy maturity in locating, acquiring, absorbing billion in defence exports by 2025.
SA to RM, Chairman,DRDO & and then executing on the transfer In 2016-17, India’s total defence
Secretary, Defence R & D
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export was Rs 1,495.27 crore. strong army, which includes 85 per
Defence exports have been one of cent of the military’s manpower,
the major success stories of Make was allocated Rs 31,815 crore, or
in India. Within a few years, the 29 per cent of the modernisation
exports of DPSUs and OFB, which budget. The 83,500-strong Navy
are the main pillars of India’s defence was allocated Rs 25,656 crore for
production, have increased nearly five modernisation, or about 24 per cent
times from less than Rs 2,000 crore of the capital budget. This included
in 2014-15 to about Rs 10,000 crore Rs 2,500 crore for the Coast Guard.
in 2018-19. There is further scope
to boost defence exports among a Defence Acquisition
range of defence equipment including The structures and procedure of the
artillery gun systems, missile systems, Defence Procurement Management
armoured vehicles, communication System, consisting of a number
and surveillance systems, bridging of hierarchical organisations–
systems and military vehicles. Defence Acquisition Council,
Defence Procurement Board and
Defence Planning Acquisition Wing – have been
The Defence Planning Committee streamlined to a large extent.
(DPC) set up in April 2018 under Modernization and capability
the chairmanship of the National development of the Indian Army
Security Advisor, is one of the is taking place at a rapid pace. The
three-tier structures of the Prime Army has the highest market share
Minister-led National Security out of all the segments. In 2017, 13
Council. With the mandate to contracts worth $4.3 billion were
articulate a national security signed for capital procurement of
strategy, develop a holistic defence defence equipment for Army such
plan, and prepare a comprehensive as helicopter, missiles, simulators,
R&D and manufacturing plan, artillery guns, electronic fuzes, and
DPC facilitates comprehensive and ammunition. In February 2019, India
integrated defence planning. signed a contract with a US firm
for 72,400 assault rifles at a cost of
Defence Budget around $100 million. The planned
Defence expenditure is not only an procurement/upgrades of a number
indicator of defence preparedness of air defence guns and equipment
but also about increasing the area are also expected to further enhance
of strategic influence and strategic the capability of ground-based Air
outreach which is imperative to Defence. India is also in talks with
national security. While India’s the United States to procure National
defence spending is quite high in Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile
global terms and world’s fifth largest System-II, an advanced air defence
defence budget, most of its budget system at $1 billion. In October
goes in paying for salaries and 2018, India’s Ministry of Defence
allowances of its currently manpower approved the procurement of 1,000
intensive military. Finance Minister new engines for the Indian Army’s
Nirmala Sitharaman allocated Rs T-72M1 Ajeya main battle tanks.
4.31 trillion for defence spending smart ammunition. The aim was to develop
(including military pensions of Rs Indigenous Production Indian defence-industrial eco-system through
1.12 trillion) in the last Union Budget. The Defence Acquisition Council’s involvement of both major Indian corporates and
The Defence Budget comprised 15.5 policy for long-term strategic the micro, small and medium enterprises sector
per cent of government expenditure partnership with global manufacturers and seek technology transfers and manufacturing
and only 2.04 per cent of the and the Indian private sector in knowhow to set up domestic manufacturing
gross domestic product (GDP). defence manufacturing was to be infrastructure and supply chains. The policy
Capital allocations, which fund implemented in select segments would give a boost to the Make in India initiative
the purchase of new weapons to begin with - fighter aircraft, in the defence sector and set Indian industry on
and equipment for modernisation, submarines, armoured vehicles, the path to acquire cutting-edge capabilities.
remained at Rs 1.08 trillion, just one helicopters, aero engines, warships, Modi government has been talking of self-
quarter of the total Defence budget. and guns, including artillery guns. reliance in the defence sector. Over Rs 4
The Indian Air Force was allocated Another set included metallic lakh crore worth of military purchases have
the bulk of the capital budget — material and alloys, non-metallic been cleared in recent years and two-thirds
Rs 39,303 crore or almost 37 per material, including composites and of the total approvals are under the Make in
cent of the total. The 1.26 million- polymers, and ammunition including India category. Around 128 contracts worth
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Rajnath Singh Flags off 51st
K-9 Vajra at L&T Gun Factory
D
efence Minister ‘Make in India’ initiative.
Rajnath Singh The K9 Vajra contract
flagged off the involves delivery of 100
51st K-9 Vajra-T gun at the such systems in 42 months,
Larsen and Toubro Armoured which is the largest contract
Systems Complex at Hazira, awarded to a private company
Surat. The minister was shown by the Ministry of Defence.
different manoeuvres of The Defence Minister also
the K-9 Vajra-T, a tracked put ‘tilak’ and drew the
self-propelled howitzer by auspicious ‘swastik’ symbol
the L&T officials . Singh sat in with kumkum on the new
the vehicle on which the gun artillery. During the puja, he
was mounted and was driven also offered flowers to the
around the Hazira complex. gun and broke a coconut.
The gun weighs 50 tonnes Singh said that he salutes
and can fire 47kg bombs the commitment and hard- Under the ‘Make in Make in India,” he said.
at 43-kilometre distant work of employees of L&T India’ scheme, the gov- The government will try
targets. It can also turn as the company’s Hazira ernment has taken many its level best to remove all
around at zero radius. complex is a sign of “new steps that will make the roadblocks that are com-
L&T had in 2017 won the thinking of new India”. country a net exporter of ing in the industry’s way
4,500-crore contract from “I see this complex has a arms in future, he said. of indigenous defence
the Ministry of Defence new and astonishing achieve- “Today, when I saw the manufacturing, he said.
to supply 100 units of K9 ment... There were many K-9 Vajra-T gun, I could J D Patil, senior executive
Vajra-T 155 mm/52 cali- sectors in India where private see strong gun, but more vice-president, A M Naik,
bre tracked self-propelled sector’s participation was than that, I could see a chairman of the company,
gun systems to the Indian almost nil. Defence sector was strong India... In defence, were also present at the event.
Army under the Centre’s one such example,” he said. this is a brilliant example of
about Rs 1,19,000 crore have been under the Strategic Partner model is also Tata Advanced Systems, Bharat Forge
signed with Indian vendors for capital in line with the ‘Make in India’ initiative. and Mahindra and Mahindra, have tied
procurement of defence equipment. Global defence giants, including Europe’s up with foreign defence manufacturing
The Department of Defence Production Airbus group, America’s Lockheed Martin, firms. Reliance-Dassault factory in
has established wide-ranging production Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Nagpur has started making components
facilities for the production of various and France’s Naval Group have made for the Falcon 2000 jets. Partnerships
defence equipment through Defence offers to India. Airbus was planning to between companies like Hinduja Group
Public Sector Undertakings and the assemble its naval utility helicopters, flagship Ashok Leyland and Elbit Systems
Ordnance Factories. The products including the Panther, for both domestic for military vehicles, the Tata Motors
manufactured include heavy vehicles, and export markets. Hindustan tie-up with Bharat Forge and General
arms and ammunition, tanks, armoured Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Ordnance Dynamics, the partnership between
vehicles, helicopters, fighter aircraft, Factory Board (OFB), Rafael Advanced India and Russia for Frigates and AK-203
warships, submarines, missiles, electronic Defence Systems Ltd, Rostec, Lockheed Assault Rifles, Boeing’s Partnership with
equipment, earth moving equipment, Martin Corporation are some of the major HAL and Mahindra for the production
special alloys, and special purpose steels. players in the Indian Defence market of F/A-18 Super Hornet fighters are
Having inducted Light Combat Aircraft, currently. Some Indian private players, some of the major partnerships.
Akash Missile, Advanced Light Helicopters such as Adani Defence and Aerospace,
(ALH) the Indian Air Force is planning
to induct more potent LCA Mk-IA. It is
also actively supporting DoD of LCH,
RPAs, Medium Power Radars, Low-Level
Tracking Radars, and other systems and
closely coordinating with DRDO for the
development of various types of state-
of-the-art weapons. Manufacturing of
Ka-226 T helicopters, Close in Weapon
System and Single Engine Fighter aircraft
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PBS keen to Expand Presence in India
Czech Republic-based PBS Velka Bites creates some of
the most efficient auxiliary power units and jet engines in
the world. The boom in unmanned aircraft made 2019 one
of the most successful for PBS in its history. Now a new
company, PBS INDIA, based in India is planned to expand the
business in the country, says Ing. Petr Motýl Ph.D. Member
of the Board, PBS INDIA in an Interview with Aeromag.
Which are the defence and is one of the reasons why 2019
aerospace-related products was one of the most successful for
of the Company having PBS in its history. However, the
the highest demand? key is to react quickly to market
These are definitely APUs for Mil demand and have readymade
helicopters. However, the demand solutions adapted to customers’
for our jet engines has recently needs as much as possible.
been growing significantly. In the This is also why we launched
future, we will perform overhauls two new types of jet engine in
of our APUs in Mi-17 helicopters in 2018. Due to this we are also
the Indian market. Safir 5K/G MI modifying our existing engines.
APUs are operated in approximately The PBS TJ100, for example, has
150 helicopters in India. We are more than 20 client modifications.
awaiting tenders for target drones Last year, we finished the
in the field of jet engines. One of development of several oil-
the biggest tenders for PBS TJ40 free versions of our engines.
engines should conclude very soon We also developed “marine”
and another tender for drones versions of our engines, which
Petr Motýl Ph.D. suitable for our PBS TJ100 and are specially designed to enable
Member of the Board, PBS INDIA PBS TJ80 jet engines has recently repetitive landing in salt water.
Could you explain what would be the focus started. However, we are taking
of PBS Velka’s participation at the upcoming part in many other projects in The auxiliary power units (APUs)
DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow, India? India, and we are negotiating of the Company installed in
Our trade fair stand will present the PBS TJ100 and with big companies such as helicopters as well as trainer and
PBS TJ40-G1 jet engines, as well as the Safir 5K/G MIS HAL, BEL, DRDO, and others. combat aircraft are among the most
auxiliary power unit (APU), which is a version of the efficient in the world. Could you
Safir 5K/G MI designed for installation in current Mil Could you give us details of reveal whether PBS Velka has plans
helicopters as a replacement for the original competitive PBS Velka’s major collaborations to develop APUs for fighter aircraft?
unit. The aim is to support our business activities in the with other defence firms? PBS APUs are especially suitable
Indian market, because we intend to strengthen our Thanks to more than 50 years for civil and military helicopters,
presence and take part in many interesting tenders. of experience in the production of light combat training planes, and
aircraft turbine devices in PBS, our business jet planes. For example,
Could speak to us on the Company’s drive units are currently among the the Czech L-159 ALCA plane
involvement in India’s defence market? top worldwide in their category. At used, among others, by Draken
We recognise the growing role of India in the the same time, we are extending International for training American
worldwide economy, as well as the fact that it will the performance spectrum primarily pilots. Last year, we also continued
very soon become the most populated country on in our jet engines. As a result, we our previous cooperation with
our planet. The GDP growth rate of the Republic are increasingly implementing our Czech company Aero Vodochody,
of India is among the swiftest in the world, while products in important defence for which we developed the air
economic growth in the country is stable. We are projects, particularly in Europe. generator and APU for their L-39
pleased that the relationship between India and the The American market, where Albatros aircraft. The Albatros
Czech Republic is developing well and also feel that our interests are represented is one of the most widespread
our company is received by Indian customers in a very by PBS AEROSPACE Inc., training jet aircraft worldwide and
friendly way and PBS is a welcomed guest there. is also important to us. for the new generation of this
We intend to develop our business activities in India aircraft, named L-39NG, we have
primarily in the fields of aerospace, precision casting The deployment of unmanned recently co-developed several
and engineering. We also have customers there in the aerial vehicles (UAVs) is gaining systems. At present, we deliver,
field of cryogenic technology and our products can relevance in the modern for example, the air conditioning
be applied, for example, in Indian space exploration battlefield. How is PBS Velka system, some fuel system devices,
programmes or science. We plan to establish a new Bites contributing to the the EMG-200 starter generator
Indian company, PBS INDIA, based in India. development of advanced UAVs? and other devices to Aero
The boom in unmanned aircraft Vodochody for their L-39NG.
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Combat Ready, Credible
and Cohesive Force
Admiral Karambir Singh,
the Chief of Naval Staff, in
an interview with Aeromag
Asia on the occasion of Navy
Week 20019, says force levels
are being augmented and
modernised to sustain the
full spectrum of roles and
tasks defined for the Indian
Navy, focussed on a combat
ready, technology enabled
and networked force, capable
of projecting combat power.
Excerpts from the interview:
Admiral, soon after you took over as the
24th CNS you gave us a hint of certain
transitions, like the new protocol guidelines
for equality among ranks with regard to
formal luncheons. Could you give us some
perspective on operational and strategic
philosophy, your vision with regard to
modernizing key weapons platforms –
surface fleet, submarines, missiles and
building assets and force levels?
Indian Navy is the primary manifestation
of the nation’s maritime power, with its
role being to safeguard and promote
India’s security and interests in the
maritime domain. Concomitant with
the nation’s growing dependence on
the seas for sustaining its economic
rise, the role and responsibilities of the
Navy are also expanding. In meeting
this mandate, it is my firm belief that we
must maintain focus on being a ‘Combat
Ready, Credible and Cohesive Force’,
capable of meeting present and future
challenges that the nation may face.
Admiral Karambir Singh PVSM, AVSM, ADC
Accordingly, Indian Navy is evolving Chief of the Naval Staff
continuously, both in terms of force
structuring and operational philosophy, The expansion plan in future includes new inductions is also being progressed.
to meet emerging challenges. The induction of aircraft carriers, state-of- Indian Navy aims to be a balanced multi-
modernisation of Indian Navy is the-art ships, modern submarines (both dimensional force with modern surface,
fundamentally capability driven with, threat conventional and Nuclear powered), and sub-surface and air assets, capable of blue
perceptions, prevailing external security induction of aviation assets. Further, water and littoral operations in the Indian
environment, emerging technologies and development of technical and support Ocean Region and beyond to protect
availability of funds, being the drivers. infrastructure for maintenance of these and promote our national interests. The
18present force levels are being deployed in the Indian Ocean interests against the backdrop time, from which we have
augmented/ modernised to Region every month. Chinese of changing geo-politics in drawn some important lessons.
sustain the full spectrum of investments in various projects the Indian Ocean Region. Additionally, Proof-of-Concept
roles and tasks defined for across IOR are also known. The Carrier Battle Groups trials of a transponder system
the Indian Navy. Our efforts The Indian Navy is aware of (CBGs) are undoubtedly for sub-20m boats have been
are focussed on a combat the security implications of the the most credible source successfully completed, and
ready, technology enabled enhanced presence of Chinese of power projection and the system will be rolled
and networked force, capable ships and submarines in the provide freedom of operations out in a phased manner
of projecting combat power. Indian Ocean Region and in our vast sea areas. soon. We are also steering a
maintains a constant and close National Maritime Domain
In the context of the watch on such developments. You have revealed Awareness (NMDA) Project,
geopolitical developments in We are assessing our an intelligence alert on which aims at integrating
the region and the Chinese concept of operations underwater saboteurs all maritime stakeholders
White Paper on Peoples and acquisition plans to being trained by state- and associated databases.
Liberation Army Navy’s cater to the challenges. sponsored terror outfits in our In terms of conventional
quest for dominance in the The operational outcomes neighbouring country. What threats, development of a
Indian Ocean Region, how of developing strategic are the new elements that balanced multi-dimensional
imperative is it for India to imperatives in the IOR are you envisage for increased force is aimed at enabling
consolidate carrier battle factored in our planning to coastal security and how capability of undertaking a
groups – and invest on a third ensure that the Indian Navy proactive is the participation broad range of missions. Our
advanced aircraft carrier? remains poised to meet all of coastal communities and ships and aircraft are mission
We are closely watching maritime contingencies. local agencies in this mission? deployed and combat ready
developments in relation There is no doubt that the In terms of sub-conventional to undertake operations
to China in the region. The aircraft carrier is central to threats, the 2008 attacks at across the entire spectrum
commissioning of the Chinese Navy’s concept of operations Mumbai are an example of the of warfare at short notice.
Military Base at Djibouti and this has been articulated potential danger of sea-borne The coastal communities
in 2017 has augmented its since many decades. The terror. The Indian Navy is have been integrated into
sustenance capability in the Navy would need three (to cognisant of these dangers. the coastal security construct
Indian Ocean. In 2018, an ensure two operational) Accordingly, our harbour as the ‘eyes and ears’ of
average of seven PLA (Navy) aircraft carriers at all times to infrastructure and defence of security agencies, and
ships and submarines were safeguard national maritime critical offshore installations maritime security agencies
have been progressively continue to engage with
strengthened. The mechanisms the community through
for coastal security have also interactive programmes.
evolved significantly in the However, there is a need to
past decade. Several initiatives further consolidate these
are being progressed to efforts so that any anomaly
address these threats on an detected by the community,
ongoing basis, in coordination such as in our fishing harbours
with all stakeholders. While and fish landing centres,
you would be aware of these is reported to security
initiatives, few recent initiatives agencies without delay.
include ExSEA VIGIL, which
was a coastal security exercise On maritime security, now
conducted earlier this year on that we have an ongoing
a pan-India basis for the first Operation Sankalp in the Gulf
19of Oman, Persian Gulf region, Natural Gases, the Ministry Foreign Original Equipment helicopters to meet ship-borne what are the new challenges of Shipping, the Director Manufacturers (OEM) was helicopter requirements. that we face in supporting General Shipping and the issued on June 20, and July To meet Deck Based Fighter Indian-flagged vessels in Director General Petroleum 02, 2019 respectively. The requirements, a RFI for certain sensitive regions? Policy and Analysis Cell. response from prospective MRCBF (Multi Role Carrier The attacks on merchant Thus far, seven Indian Naval SPs have been received Borne Fighter) has been ships in the Gulf region in ships and one aircraft have on September 11, 2019. hosted on the MoD website. the middle of this year, have been deployed for Operation The responses of Foreign The case is being progressed highlighted vulnerability of SANKALP, which resulted in OEMs have been received in accordance with DPP-16. sea-borne trade transiting safe transit of 74 Indian Flag on September 24, 2019. Further, a case for MiG 29K through choke points. The Gulf Merchant Vessels through Presently, the replies of both midlife upgrade is being region is a critical source of the region, amounting to the SP’s and Foreign OEM are progressed. Delivery of four energy not only for India but approximately 82 lakh tonnes being evaluated for the final additional P-8I will commence the entire globe. Majority of of sea-borne trade. After the shortlisting, prior issuance of from Apr 2020 onwards. The trade emanating from the Gulf initial deployment over the the Request for Proposal. Government has also accorded is also external to the region. last few months of sustained AON for six additional P8Is. The Indian Navy has deployment, we have learnt You are the most senior We have added four new been closely monitoring the invaluable lessons, which naval aviator and the first Dornier aircraft ex HAL this developing geo-political have been incorporated into helicopter pilot to helm the year; four are scheduled to be situation in the Gulf region, our operational philosophy. Indian naval force – what are inducted by end of this year. and based on the threat the most exciting thing that’s We have also commissioned assessment, Operation You speak of huge happening at the Air Arm of new Dornier Air Squadrons SANKALP was launched investments on Indian Indian Navy, and our Utility at Meenambakkam, Chennai in June 19 with an aim to shipyards being ploughed Helicopters, (Tamil Nadu) and Porbandar ensure the safe transit of back the country’s economy surveillance drones? (Gujarat). At the same time, Indian Flag Merchant Vessels and nation building, and The Indian Navy’s Air Arm is we are progressively upgrading through the Straits of Hormuz. now that about 50 warships poised for a quantum growth our air infrastructure at Indian Naval warships were and submarines are being over the next few years. Naval air bases across immediately deployed in the constructed indigenously There is a comprehensive the country, as well as on Gulf region to establish our under the Strategic Partnership plan to augment the number the islands territories. presence, provide reassurance Model, what is the update on and enhance the capability of In addition to Dornier to the Indian merchant the Navy Project – 75 India? ship-borne helicopters through aircraft, we are extensively marine, as well to monitor The policy on Strategic midlife upgrades and role utilising RPAs for coastal the situation and respond Partnership (SP) Model was enhancement on the existing surveillance. Three RPA to any emergent crises. promulgated on May 31, fleet of Kamov 28 and Sea Squadrons have been Operation SANKALP 2017. Acceptance of Necessity King 42B. Procurement of commissioned at Kochi, is being progressed in for the P75(I) project was eight Chetak and sixteen ALH Porbandar and Ramnad. close coordination with all accorded on January 31, helicopters to enhance Coastal Procurement of HALE stakeholders including the 2019. Thereafter, the Request Security has commenced. RPAS as a joint tri-Service Ministry of External Affairs, for Expression of Interest Further, we also have plans to case is also on the cards. the Ministry of Petroleum and for shortlisting of SPs and procure additional multirole 20
21
HAL: Boosting Indigenisation
and Strategic Partnerships
HAL, one of the largest Defence Public Sector
Undertakings in Asia, is exploring opportunity
for design and manufacture of fixed wing
and rotary UAVs through collaboration with
reputed global players, says R Madhavan,
CMD, HAL, in an interview with Aeromag
prior to DefExpo 2020 in Lucknow.
HAL’s Light Combat Aircraft Tejas has drawn
the attention of many Asian countries, including
Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore and
Sri Lanka. Excerpts from the interview:
book size will only suffice integration and is ready for
for the next three years. induction to the services.
Considering the fact that cycle HAL has submitted quotation
time for production of aircraft/ for supply of 15 LCH LSP
helicopter from raw material helicopters and 83 LCA Mk
stage varies from 18 months to 1A aircraft and orders are
R Madhavan 36 months, order book of 4-5 awaited. Additional orders
CMD, HAL times of turnover is needed for on-going programs like
Could you brief us on the (LUH) is planned to be for uninterrupted production ALH, LCA, Hawk, Do-228
highlights of Hindustan showcased in the Outdoor and smooth planning. and Su-30 MKI as well as
Aeronautics Limited’s Display area. The event is Presently, Su-30MKI fresh production orders for
participation at the upcoming an excellent opportunity to program is on the verge new platforms like Do-228
DefExpo 2020 in Lucknow? showcase the latest products of completion and in the Civil variant, LCH, HTT 40,
HAL’s participation will focus and be a part of the ‘Make absence of new orders HAL LUH, Hawk-I etc would help
on technological excellence in India’ initiative of the is considering redeployment in utilization of production
under its business verticals Government. It is a platform to of the manpower as well capacities and sustaining
such as fighters, trainers, forge relationship with other as provisioning some of growth of the organisation
transport aircraft, helicopters, manufacturers in the industry the future workloads of in the coming years.
engines, systems and avionics and have first-hand feel of the other divisions to Nashik
besides projecting the technological advancements so that the infrastructure For the first time, a serving
company’s futuristic programs. taking place in the industry. is effectively utilised. Air Chief has flown in an
The models of LCA, LCH, ALH, Nashik Division was aircraft developed by HAL
Do-228, HTT-40 and Hawk The Central Government originally planned to be at the prototype stage when
are likely to be showcased recently announced in utilized for manufacture of Air Marshal R K S Bhaduria
during the DefExpo 2020. Parliament that HAL has Fifth Generation Fighter took to the skies recently in
An upgraded Su-30 MKI the biggest order book Aircraft (FGFA) which has an HTT 40. Kindly share more
Cockpit Simulator will also among the defence public not materialised. Similarly, details in this regard and the
be displayed during the sector undertakings in India. the MMRCA program, with subsequent developments?
event. Avionics/accessories/ Please give us the details. HAL as the Lead production Air Chief Marshal RKS
components/products such The majority of existing agency, and the MTA Bhadauria, Chief of the Air
as Indigenous Digital Map orders in the order book of program didn’t materialize as Staff was accompanied by
Generator (i-DMG), Engine HAL for supply of aircraft planned. These have led to HAL’s Chief Test Pilot (FW),
and Flight Display Unit, and helicopters are expected lack of fresh orders at Aircraft Gp Capt (Retd) KK Venugopal.
GTEG-60 Engine, Air Producer to be liquidated by 2021-22 Manufacturing Division Nashik He is the first serving Chief
Engine, Glass Cockpit for which includes orders of LCA Division, Aircraft Division of the Air Staff to fly in a
Do-228, Automatic Target for IAF, ALH for Army, Indian Bangalore and Transport HAL-developed aircraft at
Recognition (ATR), Digital Navy, CG and Chetak for Aircraft Division Kanpur. the prototype stage showing
Sand Rapid Prototyping Indian Navy. HAL is one of The attack helicopter LCH customer’s confidence in
Technology etc. will be the largest DPSUs in Asia with has attained operational HAL’s capabilities. The design
displayed in the HAL stall. a turnover of more than Rs. clearance after completion of team at HAL is also highly
Light Utility Helicopter 19,000 Crs. The current order all the trials including weapon motivated with the Chief
22R Madhavan CMD, HAL receiving Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
of the Air Staff’s sortie. DAC has approved acquisition production activities. contributing to ‘Make in India’
During the sortie he of HTT-40 and RFP is awaited. ADA is the Program since its inception by way
assessed the aircraft’s flying Management Agency for of manufacturing aircraft/
characteristics including stall The Tejas LCA is a LCA Mk2 program. helicopter, aero engines,
and spin. He expressed his landmark project of systems and accessories
satisfaction with the aircraft HAL. What is the latest The Singapore Defence within the country both from
performance and appreciated regarding this programme, Minister had praised HAL’s in-house R&D efforts and
the design, project and especially Mark 2? Light Combat Aircraft under licence from OEMs.
flight test teams for having Tejas LCA MK1: after flying in it. What HAL so far has indigenously
achieved commendable The order for first 40 Tejas progress has been achieved designed and developed 17
progress. The project now aircraft is categorized into in export of LCA? types of aircraft/ helicopters,
needs to be speeded up for two tranches of 20 each viz. LCA Tejas has drawn the and another 14 platforms have
certification and HAL must Initial Operation Clearance attention of many Asian been licence manufactured
target setting of modern (IOC) and Final Operation countries -- Malaysia, in the country by HAL.
manufacturing facilities with Clearance (FOC) with 16 Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, HAL also undertakes
high production rate from fighters and 4 trainers in each Sri Lanka due to its capability indigenisation of various high
the beginning, he added. of the batch. The production and price competitiveness over value systems and equipment
The HTT-40 has completed of first sixteen (16) fighter its contemporaries and has a of foreign origin fitted on
over 340 test flights aircraft in IOC configuration significant export potential. As HAL platforms to reduce
subsequent to the successful was already completed in far as Singapore’s requirement dependence on imports and
maiden flight in May 2016. March 2019. Final Operational is concerned, a formal RFI manage obsolescence, thus
The program has progressed Clearance (FOC) for fighter from them is still awaited. fostering self-reliance. Every
well, having demonstrated all variant was issued to HAL in year HAL indigenizes more
Preliminary Staff Qualitative February, 2019. Subsequently, HAL has played a than 1000 items with Foreign
Requirements (PSQR) HAL has undertaken the key role in making the Exchange (FE) savings of
stipulated performance production of 16 Tejas fighter government’s ‘Make in above 100 Crs comprising of
requirements including six turn in FOC configuration and will India’ programme successful. critical LRU’s, sub-assemblies
spin, stall tests, engine relights, be completing it in 2021. Could you elaborate? and parts in the effort to
inverted flying, acrobatic In June 2019, the provisional HAL with its mission of provide continued support
flying and systems testing. design document for LCA achieving “self-reliance for sustenance of the fleets.
Configuration of HTT-40 Twin Seat Trainer has been in design, development, In order to accord thrust
aircraft is now frozen and flight provided and subsequently manufacturing, upgrade and to indigenization/ Import
trials towards Operational HAL has proactively maintenance of aerospace Substitution, HAL has set up
Clearance are progressing. initiated the preparatory equipment” has been Indigenization Cells at each
23Division and an Indigenization
Department is established at
corporate level to overlook
the activities company-wide.
To ensure inclusive growth
by encouraging Indian private
sector participation in the
indigenization/ Make in India
efforts, the following have
been hosted in the ‘Make in
India’ portal on HAL website:
More than 500 Nos of
Systems and sub systems
of mechanical, electrical, services in India. This will LRUs of Heron, Searcher-I brief us on the upcoming
avionics, instrumentation help in reduction in import and Searcher-II UAVs, the plans for joint projects?
for various HAL projects for content and create aerospace main unmanned platforms In past few years, HAL
indigenous development. ecosystem in the country. presently available with Indian collaborated with major
Further, over 100 TTGE This policy shall be applicable Armed Forces. HAL Kanpur foreign OEMs and established
(Tools Testers and Ground for evaluation of offers and division is responsible for following Joint Ventures in
Equipment) items of Su- placement of orders when maintenance of airframes India for manufacturing of
and engines, Hyderabad and defence use products:
Korwa divisions are involved in i) Helicopter Engines
avionics and payload servicing. MRO Private Limited (HE-
HAL and BEL are the MRO) – HAL and Safran
production partners for Helicopter Engines (Safran
DRDO-ADE’s MALE class HE) established HE-MRO
Rustom UAV. HAL is actively in August 2016 with its
supporting ADE in carrying registered office located
out various tests and design of in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
structural elements. Coming HAL and Safran HE have
to design and development, shareholding of 50% each
based on the successful in the JV. HE-MRO was
technology demonstration incorporated to provide
of a 10kg class Rotary UAV support, maintenance,
(RUAV), HAL has embarked repair and overhaul services
30 MKI aircraft have also the tender is issued to both on the development of a for Safran’s helicopter
been hosted, which can foreign and Indian supplier. 200kg RUAV in-house with engines directly to civil
be taken up by private This policy will facilitate involvement of IIT Kanpur. and defence customers.
companies for maintenance, Indian supplier with 20% Co-development and co- ii) Indo-Russian Helicopter
repair and indigenisation. purchase preference subject to manufacture of a 2000kg class Limited (IRHL): IRHL was
Also over 85 types of test minimum 50% local content. RUAV is also on the cards. incorporated in May, 2017
facilities available at HAL Make-II’ Procedure: A HAL is also foraying into in Bangalore between
which could be utilised by Framework for implementation design of a next generation HAL, Russian Helicopters
the Indian industries, thus of ‘Make-II’ Procedure at Combat Air Teaming System and Rosoboronexport with
furthering the indigenous DPSUs/ OFB has been issued (network centric) which will shareholding of 50.5%,
development efforts have also by MoD in February 2019. In include a variety of different 42% and 7.5% respectively.
been listed on HAL website. line with Make-II framework, class of UAVs (both ground IRHL is established under
These facilities are being HAL Make - II procedure and Air launched) for future an Inter-Governmental
extensively utilised by both has been formulated and warfare requirements to guard Agreement (IGA) signed in
government organizations and implemented at HAL. against the sophisticated 2015 between the Govt.
Indian private companies. Surface to Air Missile of India and the Govt. of
Implementation of Govt HAL is reportedly doing shields of the enemy. the Russian Federation for
Policies for promoting extensive work related HAL is also exploring supply of 200 Kamov 226T
Make in India: to unmanned combat air opportunity for design helicopters to Indian Defence
HAL has implemented the vehicles. Can you share the and manufacture of fixed Services (Army & IAF).
Purchase Preference Policy highlights of this programme? wing and rotary UAVs HAL is exploring the
(Preference to Make in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle through collaboration with opportunities to collaborate
India), Order 2017 for Public programs are an important reputed global players. with NAL for Saras II
Procurement from July 1, 2018 upcoming business area program. HAL is also
to encourage ‘Make in India’ for HAL. HAL is involved in HAL has collaborations exploring opportunity for
and promote manufacturing Depot level maintenance with major OEMs around design and manufacture of
and production of goods and of Airframe, Engine and the world. Could you fixed wing and rotary UAVs
24through collaboration with transport aircraft to cater the
reputed global players. requirements arising from
RCS-UDAN scheme. Two
Could you share the major civil Do-228 aircraft have
initiatives of HAL in Civil been manufactured and
Aviation and Space sector? discussions are in progress
Civil Segment: The with airline operators for
Dornier Do-228 is a twin commencement of operations.
turboprop, high wing aircraft HAL is exploring the
with a retractable tricycle opportunities to collaborate
landing gear. The cabin, in with NAL for production of
commuter transport role, 19-seater Saras II aircraft
can accommodate 15/19 to cater to both military
passengers. The aircraft and civil customers.
is powered by two Garrett Aerospace Segment: realize revenues from these on exploring the export
TPE-331-5 engines. This HAL is currently supplying projects, support of MoD will opportunities for our products
aircraft can be produced structures and tankages for be required to receive initial and making concerted efforts
in different roles like aerospace launch vehicles and orders at the earliest. Further, to realize orders to enter
Commuter Transport, VIP satellites of ISRO through its my focus is on the current into the identified markets.
Transport, Troop Transport, dedicated aerospace division. production programme such In the recent years, we have
Para Jumping, Surveillance Infrastructure has also been
Roles, Air Observation Role, set up to undertake completed
Calibration of Airport Navaids, assembly of the strap-on L-40
Air Ambulance, Cargo and stage booster. Structures for
Logistics Support, Airborne GSLV Mk.III, Mars Mission,
Survey Role supporting Chandrayan II and Human
aerial photography. crew module have been
HAL has manufactured over supplied by HAL to ISRO. HAL
140 Do-228 aircraft which is also setting up dedicated
are in operation with various facility for manufacture
customers including export of cryogenic engines for
customers. HAL Do-228 is the ISRO’s GSLV program.
only platform currently under
“Make in India” category Could you share your
towards RCS-UDAN scheme vision for HAL? as Su-30 MkI, LCA, Do-228, noticed the growing demand
of Government to provide I am committed on ALH and Cheetal to ensure for ROH, upgrades and other
affordable and sustainable converting the R&D deliveries to the customer is after sales supports. So I am
regional air connectivity. programmes related to LCA as per contracted schedule. prioritizing on providing better
Certificate of Airworthiness Mk1A, LCH, LUH and HTT-40 My focus is also on also on ROH and other after sales
has been received from DGCA into new revenue lines for the getting order for the current support to our customers to
for HAL-manufactured Dornier company by achieving the products including Hawk the best of our capabilities
Do-228 Civil Variant aircraft full design capability of each to ensure full utilization for aircraft/ helicopters
on December 21, 2017 to product to meet the customer of existing production and engines etc to enhance
enable its use as a passenger requirement. In order to facilities. We are also working the level of serviceability
of our customers’ fleet.
I am also focused on making
entry into engine segment by
building indigenous capability
of design, development and
manufacture of engines for
aircraft and helicopters, and
civil aviation segment with
civil variant of Do-228, which
will cater to the requirements
arising from RCS-UDAN
scheme. Additionally we also
look forward to enter into
UAV segment in India as
well as International market
and towards this we will be
establishing collaborations/
alliances in future.
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