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The Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal S.B. Deo visiting the stall, during the Aero India 2017, at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, in Bengaluru on February 17, 2017.
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http://zeenews.india.com/india/us-indian-govts-talking-on-making-f-16-in-india-lockheed_1978112.html
Bengaluru: American defence major Lockheed Martin on Thursday said discussions are currently taking place between the US and Indian governments on the company's plans to set up manufacturing base for F-16 fighter jets in India.
"The conversation has progressed to the point that we are deferring at this point to the government-to-government conversation. And that conversation is ongoing," a top company official told reporters at Aero India 2017 air show here.
The comments from Randy Howard, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Integrated Fighter, Director, Business Development, came when asked about its move to push ahead with its plan to move production of its F-16 to India, but that the Trump Administration is taking a "fresh look" at its proposal.
"We had really very strong support up to this point. We are deferring those questions and concerns over to governments who are having an ongoing conversation. The discussions have progressed to the point that the requirements need to be more fully articulated...," he said.
"There are a number of internal discussions going on here in India on strategic partners. Discussions between the two governments at this point. We will wait to hear from the two governments and Lockheed Martin is fully supportive of those decisions," he said.
Lockheed had said recently that its officials have briefed the Trump Administration on the current proposal, which was supported by the Obama Administration as part of a broader cooperative dialogue with the Government of India.
Trump has flayed US firms for having moved manufacturing overseas and then sell their products back to the US and asked them to produce in the US itself. Lockheed, however, does not plan to sell back F-16 in the US which has not placed fresh orders for it.
In August last, Lockheed had offered to move its lone production line of the latest version of F 16-Block 70 to India from Texas to meet Indian and global requirement.
However, the company has made it clear the proposal is "conditional" to Indian Air Force choosing the world's largest-sold fighter aircraft for its fleet.
"We understand that the Trump Administration will want to take a fresh look at some of these programmes and we stand prepared to support that effort to ensure that any deal of this importance is properly aligned with US policy priorities," a Lockheed Martin official had said recently.
First Published: Friday, February 17, 2017 - 00:38
http://zeenews.india.com/india/us-indian-govts-talking-on-making-f-16-in-india-lockheed_1978112.html
Bengaluru: American defence major Lockheed Martin on Thursday said discussions are currently taking place between the US and Indian governments on the company's plans to set up manufacturing base for F-16 fighter jets in India.
"The conversation has progressed to the point that we are deferring at this point to the government-to-government conversation. And that conversation is ongoing," a top company official told reporters at Aero India 2017 air show here.
The comments from Randy Howard, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Integrated Fighter, Director, Business Development, came when asked about its move to push ahead with its plan to move production of its F-16 to India, but that the Trump Administration is taking a "fresh look" at its proposal.
"We had really very strong support up to this point. We are deferring those questions and concerns over to governments who are having an ongoing conversation. The discussions have progressed to the point that the requirements need to be more fully articulated...," he said.
"There are a number of internal discussions going on here in India on strategic partners. Discussions between the two governments at this point. We will wait to hear from the two governments and Lockheed Martin is fully supportive of those decisions," he said.
Lockheed had said recently that its officials have briefed the Trump Administration on the current proposal, which was supported by the Obama Administration as part of a broader cooperative dialogue with the Government of India.
Trump has flayed US firms for having moved manufacturing overseas and then sell their products back to the US and asked them to produce in the US itself. Lockheed, however, does not plan to sell back F-16 in the US which has not placed fresh orders for it.
In August last, Lockheed had offered to move its lone production line of the latest version of F 16-Block 70 to India from Texas to meet Indian and global requirement.
However, the company has made it clear the proposal is "conditional" to Indian Air Force choosing the world's largest-sold fighter aircraft for its fleet.
"We understand that the Trump Administration will want to take a fresh look at some of these programmes and we stand prepared to support that effort to ensure that any deal of this importance is properly aligned with US policy priorities," a Lockheed Martin official had said recently.
First Published: Friday, February 17, 2017 - 00:38
Bengaluru: American defence major Lockheed Martin on Thursday said discussions are currently taking place between the US and Indian governments on the company's plans to set up manufacturing base for F-16 fighter jets in India.
"The conversation has progressed to the point that we are deferring at this point to the government-to-government conversation. And that conversation is ongoing," a top company official told reporters at Aero India 2017 air show here.
The comments from Randy Howard, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Integrated Fighter, Director, Business Development, came when asked about its move to push ahead with its plan to move production of its F-16 to India, but that the Trump Administration is taking a "fresh look" at its proposal.
"We had really very strong support up to this point. We are deferring those questions and concerns over to governments who are having an ongoing conversation. The discussions have progressed to the point that the requirements need to be more fully articulated...," he said.
"There are a number of internal discussions going on here in India on strategic partners. Discussions between the two governments at this point. We will wait to hear from the two governments and Lockheed Martin is fully supportive of those decisions," he said.
Lockheed had said recently that its officials have briefed the Trump Administration on the current proposal, which was supported by the Obama Administration as part of a broader cooperative dialogue with the Government of India.
Trump has flayed US firms for having moved manufacturing overseas and then sell their products back to the US and asked them to produce in the US itself. Lockheed, however, does not plan to sell back F-16 in the US which has not placed fresh orders for it.
In August last, Lockheed had offered to move its lone production line of the latest version of F 16-Block 70 to India from Texas to meet Indian and global requirement.
However, the company has made it clear the proposal is "conditional" to Indian Air Force choosing the world's largest-sold fighter aircraft for its fleet.
"We understand that the Trump Administration will want to take a fresh look at some of these programmes and we stand prepared to support that effort to ensure that any deal of this importance is properly aligned with US policy priorities," a Lockheed Martin official had said recently.
First Published: Friday, February 17, 2017 - 00:38
http://zeenews.india.com/india/us-indian-govts-talking-on-making-f-16-in-india-lockheed_1978112.html
Bengaluru: American defence major Lockheed Martin on Thursday said discussions are currently taking place between the US and Indian governments on the company's plans to set up manufacturing base for F-16 fighter jets in India.
"The conversation has progressed to the point that we are deferring at this point to the government-to-government conversation. And that conversation is ongoing," a top company official told reporters at Aero India 2017 air show here.
The comments from Randy Howard, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Integrated Fighter, Director, Business Development, came when asked about its move to push ahead with its plan to move production of its F-16 to India, but that the Trump Administration is taking a "fresh look" at its proposal.
"We had really very strong support up to this point. We are deferring those questions and concerns over to governments who are having an ongoing conversation. The discussions have progressed to the point that the requirements need to be more fully articulated...," he said.
"There are a number of internal discussions going on here in India on strategic partners. Discussions between the two governments at this point. We will wait to hear from the two governments and Lockheed Martin is fully supportive of those decisions," he said.
Lockheed had said recently that its officials have briefed the Trump Administration on the current proposal, which was supported by the Obama Administration as part of a broader cooperative dialogue with the Government of India.
Trump has flayed US firms for having moved manufacturing overseas and then sell their products back to the US and asked them to produce in the US itself. Lockheed, however, does not plan to sell back F-16 in the US which has not placed fresh orders for it.
In August last, Lockheed had offered to move its lone production line of the latest version of F 16-Block 70 to India from Texas to meet Indian and global requirement.
However, the company has made it clear the proposal is "conditional" to Indian Air Force choosing the world's largest-sold fighter aircraft for its fleet.
"We understand that the Trump Administration will want to take a fresh look at some of these programmes and we stand prepared to support that effort to ensure that any deal of this importance is properly aligned with US policy priorities," a Lockheed Martin official had said recently.
First Published: Friday, February 17, 2017 - 00:38
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Who wants obsolete American garbage.
Why do rss and brigade hell bent on becoming thrash can.
Why do rss and brigade hell bent on becoming thrash can.
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LCA Simulator during the 4th day of the 11th biennial edition of AERO INDIA 2017 at Yelahanka Air base in Bengaluru on Friday. DH Photo
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we added 2 new airframes- LUH and HTT 40 between the last event 2 years ago and this event
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The private sector is essentially complaining that,
while orders run long, longer and often too long for
DPSUs, their own orders are limited in series span.
This, according to them, results in too much vendor
competition that drives down their margins.
End result, they don't invest as much as necessary.
It's a complaint to the government, essentially.
Good day to you, Tay.
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No matter what people say HTT 40 is a fine looking aircraft!
Can someone tell me what upgrades have been done Hawk?
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Yes...hal did a great job with htt40!!
Though spin test is remaining....we should see how it fairs!!
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HAL developed new generation Mission Computers and Data Transfer Units with the inclusion of Digital Map Generation.
HAL LCA:
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Ministry of Defence
18-February, 2017 15:42 IST
Aerobatic display teams mark the conclusion of Aero India 2017
To mark the successful conclusion of the Aero India 2017 and to serve as a token of remembrance of fruitful association over the last few days during the airshow, the aerobatic display teams got together today. Posing in front of the Grumman G-164 A of the Scandinavian team and the Yak-50 of the Yakovlev team, stunt pilots of the Surya Kiran Aerobatic team (SKAT), the Yakovlevs and the Scandinavian along with their three ‘skycats’ provided for a visual treat. The SKAT pilots, led by Wg Cdr Ajit Kulkarni, looked resplendent in their red flying overalls. The Scandinvan leader Jacob Hollander’s flying suit matched the colour of his flying machine while the skycats placed themselves atop the yellow and blue airplane for photographs. The Yakovlev pilots, led by Jez, in their black flying suits gave a very professional look. After the ‘photo session’ the SKAT daredevils met up with the spectators to shake hands and distribute memorabilia.
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18-February, 2017 18:05 IST
Aero India 2017 draws to a close
Curtains came down on the Aero India – 2017 at Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bengaluru today. Having evolved over the years, the 11th edition of the event went through smoothly without a glitch drawing unprecedented crowds that bear testimony to the premier Air Show of Asia having come of age.
The highlights of this year’s show have been:
(a) Participation from 270 Indian Companies and 279 foreign companies. That is a total of 549 companies.
(b) The gross area grew from 2,50,000 Sq Mtrs last time to 2,60,000 Sq Mtrs in this edition.
(c) A total of 72 aircraft participated in the show.
(d) Several seminars were conducted by State Governments.
The first three days at the show, earmarked exclusively for business visitors saw a foot fall of approximately 1.5 lakh. The air show saw a lot of activity from business point of view and witnessed several round table meets. The show was a success.
The push that the show gives to the ‘Make in India’ campaign of the Government of India by virtue of its sheer magnitude and presence of stake holders from across the globe cannot be over emphasized.
The awe-inspiring manoeuvres by various types of aircraft and formations enthralled the audience – young and old alike, every single day. The flying displays went smoothly with immaculate precision painting a colourful aerial symphony in the clear Bengaluru skies twice every day.
The last two days at the event saw an unprecedented foot fall of approximately four lakh people swarming in to the venue to catch a glimpse of their heroes in their magnificent flying machines.
The Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, empowered by their recent forays into the social media, with their consistent efforts ensured timely updates and wide outreach to enthusiasts around the globe.
*****
Glimpses of the Aero India-2017 Air Show, at Yelahanka Air Base, in Bangalore on February 18, 2017.
The Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal S.B. Deo and the Air Vice Marshal A.P. Singh after a sortie of the indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft (Tejas), during the Aero India 2017, at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, in Bengaluru on February 18, 2017.
18-February, 2017 15:42 IST
Aerobatic display teams mark the conclusion of Aero India 2017
To mark the successful conclusion of the Aero India 2017 and to serve as a token of remembrance of fruitful association over the last few days during the airshow, the aerobatic display teams got together today. Posing in front of the Grumman G-164 A of the Scandinavian team and the Yak-50 of the Yakovlev team, stunt pilots of the Surya Kiran Aerobatic team (SKAT), the Yakovlevs and the Scandinavian along with their three ‘skycats’ provided for a visual treat. The SKAT pilots, led by Wg Cdr Ajit Kulkarni, looked resplendent in their red flying overalls. The Scandinvan leader Jacob Hollander’s flying suit matched the colour of his flying machine while the skycats placed themselves atop the yellow and blue airplane for photographs. The Yakovlev pilots, led by Jez, in their black flying suits gave a very professional look. After the ‘photo session’ the SKAT daredevils met up with the spectators to shake hands and distribute memorabilia.
************
Ministry of Defence
18-February, 2017 18:05 IST
Aero India 2017 draws to a close
Curtains came down on the Aero India – 2017 at Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bengaluru today. Having evolved over the years, the 11th edition of the event went through smoothly without a glitch drawing unprecedented crowds that bear testimony to the premier Air Show of Asia having come of age.
The highlights of this year’s show have been:
(a) Participation from 270 Indian Companies and 279 foreign companies. That is a total of 549 companies.
(b) The gross area grew from 2,50,000 Sq Mtrs last time to 2,60,000 Sq Mtrs in this edition.
(c) A total of 72 aircraft participated in the show.
(d) Several seminars were conducted by State Governments.
The first three days at the show, earmarked exclusively for business visitors saw a foot fall of approximately 1.5 lakh. The air show saw a lot of activity from business point of view and witnessed several round table meets. The show was a success.
The push that the show gives to the ‘Make in India’ campaign of the Government of India by virtue of its sheer magnitude and presence of stake holders from across the globe cannot be over emphasized.
The awe-inspiring manoeuvres by various types of aircraft and formations enthralled the audience – young and old alike, every single day. The flying displays went smoothly with immaculate precision painting a colourful aerial symphony in the clear Bengaluru skies twice every day.
The last two days at the event saw an unprecedented foot fall of approximately four lakh people swarming in to the venue to catch a glimpse of their heroes in their magnificent flying machines.
The Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, empowered by their recent forays into the social media, with their consistent efforts ensured timely updates and wide outreach to enthusiasts around the globe.
*****
Glimpses of the Aero India-2017 Air Show, at Yelahanka Air Base, in Bangalore on February 18, 2017.
The Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal S.B. Deo and the Air Vice Marshal A.P. Singh after a sortie of the indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft (Tejas), during the Aero India 2017, at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, in Bengaluru on February 18, 2017.
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Indian Air Force's helicopter aerobatic team 'Sarang' on the last day of the 11th Biennial edition of AERO INDIA 2017 at Yelahanka Air Base in Bengaluru on Saturday. PTI Photo
Indian Air Force's helicopter aerobatic team 'Sarang' on the last day of the 11th Biennial edition of AERO INDIA 2017 at Yelahanka Air Base in Bengaluru on Saturday. PTI Photo
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LOW-KEY AERO INDIA 2017 WITNESSED LIMITED AGREEMENTS: FOREIGN MEDIA
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2017 BY INDIANDEFENSE NEWS
BANGALORE, India — The aerospace and defense exhibition Aero India 2017 was low-key in terms of business activities, with no major deals signed or Ministry of Defense announcements on the Strategic Partners policy, which has the potential to boost business for the domestic private sector.
Friday was the expo's final business day, but it remains open Feb. 18 for the general public.
More than 72 fighter aircraft participated at the event in the wake of the runup for a production tender for single-engine fighters for the Indian Air Force; however, the MoD did not announce introduce a road map for the tender.
Mostly only joint venture agreements and memorandums of understanding were announced between overseas defense companies and Indian entities. Foreign companies partner with domestic businesses to stay connected to the Indian market, which will see all future big-ticket tenders awarded to domestic companies under a much-awaited MoD policy.
A top MoD official said Aero India 2017 was productive, as it provided a platform to foreign original equipment manufacturers to forge partnerships with domestic defense companies to move forward Make in India defense initiatives.
Only one business deal was finalized at Aero India 2017: Saab subsidiary Saab Grintek Defense and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Avionics Division signed a contract valued at $8.5 million to deliver transfer of technology between South Africa and India. The deal will see to the transfer of technology for in-country maintenance of Saab's Integrated Defensive Aids Suite system, or IDAS, in India.
IDAS will serve as the electronic warfare self-protection system for the Indian Air Force and Army Aviation Corps' variants of Dhruv advanced light helicopters, which HAL manufactures.
Israel Aerospace Industries and Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, the defense arm of India's Kalyani Group, signed a memorandum of understanding to incorporate a joint venture company in India.
Under the agreement, IAI and KSSL will aim to expand their presence in the Indian defense market and build, market and manufacture specific air defense systems and lightweight special purpose munitions.
The memorandum was signed at the show by IAI President and CEO Joseph Weiss and Kalyani Group Chairman Baba Kalyani.
"The JVC will integrate strategic state-of-the-art defense systems for the Indian MoD in accordance with the Indian government's Make in India policy," Weiss said.
IAI also signed a cooperation agreement with Dynamatic Technologies Limited for the production, assembly and support of mini UAVs in India. The agreement encompasses the transfer of technology and production capabilities from IAI to Dynamatic Technologies to enable the indigenous capability for mini UAV systems for Indian end users.
Raytheon of the United States signed a memorandum of understanding with Tata Advanced Systems Limited to engage in co-production of Stinger air defense missile components. As part of the new pact, Tata could produce components of the Stinger missile in India, the company said in a release. Stinger has both surface-to-air and air-to-air applications against a variety of airborne targets.
Raytheon said India was one of three international customers to order Stinger missiles, which will be armed on AH-64 Apache helicopters soon to enter service with the Indian Air Force.
Thales of France and state-owned defense giant Bharat Dynamics Limited signed an agreement to assess opportunities for transfer of technology of the flagship StarStreak missile capability to India. Under the memorandum of understanding, Thales and Bharat Dynamics will seek to jointly offer a Make in India solution to help grow international demand for StarStreak.
Private sector Larsen & Toubro and MBDA of France signed an agreement to set up a joint venture to develop and supply missile systems to meet the growing requirements of the Indian armed forces. The joint venture company, named L&T MBDA Missile Systems Ltd, is expected to be incorporated in the first half of 2017 after necessary approvals, according to Jayant Patil, the head of L&T's defense business. L&T will own 51 percent of the equity whereas MBDA will own 49 percent.
Domestic private defense company Mahindra Aerostructures, a subsidiary of Mahindra Group, announced a partnership with French firm Segnere SAS to collaborate on airframe manufacturing opportunities and expand capabilities for the global aerospace market.
http://www.indiandefensenews.in/2017/02/low-key-aero-india-2017-witnessed.html
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2017 BY INDIANDEFENSE NEWS
BANGALORE, India — The aerospace and defense exhibition Aero India 2017 was low-key in terms of business activities, with no major deals signed or Ministry of Defense announcements on the Strategic Partners policy, which has the potential to boost business for the domestic private sector.
Friday was the expo's final business day, but it remains open Feb. 18 for the general public.
More than 72 fighter aircraft participated at the event in the wake of the runup for a production tender for single-engine fighters for the Indian Air Force; however, the MoD did not announce introduce a road map for the tender.
Mostly only joint venture agreements and memorandums of understanding were announced between overseas defense companies and Indian entities. Foreign companies partner with domestic businesses to stay connected to the Indian market, which will see all future big-ticket tenders awarded to domestic companies under a much-awaited MoD policy.
A top MoD official said Aero India 2017 was productive, as it provided a platform to foreign original equipment manufacturers to forge partnerships with domestic defense companies to move forward Make in India defense initiatives.
Only one business deal was finalized at Aero India 2017: Saab subsidiary Saab Grintek Defense and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Avionics Division signed a contract valued at $8.5 million to deliver transfer of technology between South Africa and India. The deal will see to the transfer of technology for in-country maintenance of Saab's Integrated Defensive Aids Suite system, or IDAS, in India.
IDAS will serve as the electronic warfare self-protection system for the Indian Air Force and Army Aviation Corps' variants of Dhruv advanced light helicopters, which HAL manufactures.
Israel Aerospace Industries and Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, the defense arm of India's Kalyani Group, signed a memorandum of understanding to incorporate a joint venture company in India.
Under the agreement, IAI and KSSL will aim to expand their presence in the Indian defense market and build, market and manufacture specific air defense systems and lightweight special purpose munitions.
The memorandum was signed at the show by IAI President and CEO Joseph Weiss and Kalyani Group Chairman Baba Kalyani.
"The JVC will integrate strategic state-of-the-art defense systems for the Indian MoD in accordance with the Indian government's Make in India policy," Weiss said.
IAI also signed a cooperation agreement with Dynamatic Technologies Limited for the production, assembly and support of mini UAVs in India. The agreement encompasses the transfer of technology and production capabilities from IAI to Dynamatic Technologies to enable the indigenous capability for mini UAV systems for Indian end users.
Raytheon of the United States signed a memorandum of understanding with Tata Advanced Systems Limited to engage in co-production of Stinger air defense missile components. As part of the new pact, Tata could produce components of the Stinger missile in India, the company said in a release. Stinger has both surface-to-air and air-to-air applications against a variety of airborne targets.
Raytheon said India was one of three international customers to order Stinger missiles, which will be armed on AH-64 Apache helicopters soon to enter service with the Indian Air Force.
Thales of France and state-owned defense giant Bharat Dynamics Limited signed an agreement to assess opportunities for transfer of technology of the flagship StarStreak missile capability to India. Under the memorandum of understanding, Thales and Bharat Dynamics will seek to jointly offer a Make in India solution to help grow international demand for StarStreak.
Private sector Larsen & Toubro and MBDA of France signed an agreement to set up a joint venture to develop and supply missile systems to meet the growing requirements of the Indian armed forces. The joint venture company, named L&T MBDA Missile Systems Ltd, is expected to be incorporated in the first half of 2017 after necessary approvals, according to Jayant Patil, the head of L&T's defense business. L&T will own 51 percent of the equity whereas MBDA will own 49 percent.
Domestic private defense company Mahindra Aerostructures, a subsidiary of Mahindra Group, announced a partnership with French firm Segnere SAS to collaborate on airframe manufacturing opportunities and expand capabilities for the global aerospace market.
http://www.indiandefensenews.in/2017/02/low-key-aero-india-2017-witnessed.html
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