'Make in India' push: TASL, Bell Helicopter to collaborate on defence modernization initiative

[anant_s]

'Make in India' push: TASL, Bell Helicopter to collaborate on defence modernization initiative

NEW DELHI: In a boost to 'Make in India' vision, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Bell Helicopter on Thursday signed an agreement to work together in support of India's aviation and defence modernization.
According to a joint press release, "Under this agreement TASL and Bell Helicopter will join forces to develop both commercial and government (including military) rotary wing markets in India in the Light Utility and Reconnaissance segments."
The agreement is intended to include potential production and assembly capabilities, certain training and maintenance, repair and overhaul requirements, as well as research and development programs and technology sharing that will grow industrial capabilities and result in Make in India' solutions.
S Ramadorai, Chairman of Tata Advanced Systems said,"TASL's alliance with Bell Helicopter is significant because of our shared synergies; our defense manufacturing capabilities and focus on innovation are well aligned with Bell Helicopter's core competence."
He added, "The collaboration, which is in line with the government's 'Make in India' initiative, holds potential not only in the domestic market but, will also strengthen India's position in the international market" Mitch Snyder, president and CEO of Bell Helicopter said,"TASL has been a leader in driving industrial growth in India, and its organization ideally complements Bell Helicopter both in terms of innovative thinking, manufacturing capability and a commitment to business ethics, integrity and customer satisfaction."

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@PARIKRAMA @Roybot @Water Car Engineer @Abingdonboy @nair

 

[Abingdonboy]

'Make in India' push: TASL, Bell Helicopter to collaborate on defence modernization initiative

NEW DELHI: In a boost to 'Make in India' vision, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Bell Helicopter on Thursday signed an agreement to work together in support of India's aviation and defence modernization.
According to a joint press release, "Under this agreement TASL and Bell Helicopter will join forces to develop both commercial and government (including military) rotary wing markets in India in the Light Utility and Reconnaissance segments."
The agreement is intended to include potential production and assembly capabilities, certain training and maintenance, repair and overhaul requirements, as well as research and development programs and technology sharing that will grow industrial capabilities and result in Make in India' solutions.
S Ramadorai, Chairman of Tata Advanced Systems said,"TASL's alliance with Bell Helicopter is significant because of our shared synergies; our defense manufacturing capabilities and focus on innovation are well aligned with Bell Helicopter's core competence."
He added, "The collaboration, which is in line with the government's 'Make in India' initiative, holds potential not only in the domestic market but, will also strengthen India's position in the international market" Mitch Snyder, president and CEO of Bell Helicopter said,"TASL has been a leader in driving industrial growth in India, and its organization ideally complements Bell Helicopter both in terms of innovative thinking, manufacturing capability and a commitment to business ethics, integrity and customer satisfaction."

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@PARIKRAMA @Roybot @Water Car Engineer @Abingdonboy @nair

My preferance would be Panther built in India by Mahindra as competition is always a good thing and I beleive TASL needs a competitor (or two) but may the best offer win out (Bell 429 with TASL or Panther with Mahindra).

 

[migflug]

afetr howitzers ,its helos that are raining for our services.
luh+ka200+panther+bell 429 just for light helicopters.
i hope luh learn a lot from these western design, love their designs they are beautiful

 

[fsayed]

Next rain would come from figther jet Tejas FGFA AMCA RAFALE LAST BUT NOT LEAST ANYONE FROM F18 ,F16 OR GRIPEN @migflug

 

[GuardianRED]

'Make in India' push: TASL, Bell Helicopter to collaborate on defence modernization initiative

NEW DELHI: In a boost to 'Make in India' vision, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Bell Helicopter on Thursday signed an agreement to work together in support of India's aviation and defence modernization.
According to a joint press release, "Under this agreement TASL and Bell Helicopter will join forces to develop both commercial and government (including military) rotary wing markets in India in the Light Utility and Reconnaissance segments."
The agreement is intended to include potential production and assembly capabilities, certain training and maintenance, repair and overhaul requirements, as well as research and development programs and technology sharing that will grow industrial capabilities and result in Make in India' solutions.
S Ramadorai, Chairman of Tata Advanced Systems said,"TASL's alliance with Bell Helicopter is significant because of our shared synergies; our defense manufacturing capabilities and focus on innovation are well aligned with Bell Helicopter's core competence."
He added, "The collaboration, which is in line with the government's 'Make in India' initiative, holds potential not only in the domestic market but, will also strengthen India's position in the international market" Mitch Snyder, president and CEO of Bell Helicopter said,"TASL has been a leader in driving industrial growth in India, and its organization ideally complements Bell Helicopter both in terms of innovative thinking, manufacturing capability and a commitment to business ethics, integrity and customer satisfaction."

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@PARIKRAMA @Roybot @Water Car Engineer @Abingdonboy @nair

Q: isnt the bell is in the Same class as the N-Dhruv??

 

[Ankit Kumar]

Panther because it has been a proven platform to carry out a very very wide range of operations....

 

[GuardianRED]

Panther because it has been a proven platform to carry out a very very wide range of operations....

Yes Panther can carry a larger load yes?

 

[MKC]

Q: isnt the bell is in the Same class as the N-Dhruv??

What is N-Dhruv?
Bell-429 is lighter than Panther.

 

[GuardianRED]

What is N-Dhruv?
Bell-429 is lighter than Panther.

Naval dhruv

 

[Echo_419]

My preferance would be Panther built in India by Mahindra as competition is always a good thing and I beleive TASL needs a competitor (or two) but may the best offer win out (Bell 429 with TASL or Panther with Mahindra).

Plus it's European

 

[MKC]

Naval dhruv

I can understand meaning of N but where is naval version of Dhruv?

 

[GuardianRED]

I can understand meaning of N but where is naval version of Dhruv?

What seriously??? The Navy has a full squadron INAS 322, Guardians

 

[MKC]

What seriously??? The Navy has a full squadron INAS 322, Guardians

That's not naval version.
These are same as air force.

 

[GuardianRED]

That's not naval version.
These are same as air force.

Errr.... dude its the naval variant! used for ONLY for SAR missions and transport!!!(they were rejection for ASW/ AShW)... all this is SO OLD News !!! there isn't a need to tell u this! they have a Sq. + have a number of them on vikramaditiya ... also which AIR FORCE variant is fitted with Wheels !!!!???

 

[Abingdonboy]

luh+ka200+panther+bell 429 just for light helicopters.

Q: isnt the bell is in the Same class as the N-Dhruv??

I can understand meaning of N but where is naval version of Dhruv?

What seriously??? The Navy has a full squadron INAS 322, Guardians

The ALH is an extremely succesful project and has been succesfully evolved throughout the years, the sole soe point is the N-ALH that fell into an awkward weight class for the navy (too heavy for its small vessels but to limited in range and payload for larger vessels and the ASW role). Compouding this were some issues with fitting an adequate ASW suite and developing the automatic blade folding system (now devloped by the way).

Not many helos in the world are in service in land and naval roles and it was always a rather ambitious effort to create a one fit solution for all services but HAL should be applauded for trying.

Today, the ALH serves at the Siachin Glaciar and the plains of Rajasthan and everywhere in between, this is no small feat. As far as the Indian navy is concerned, clearly they have immense confidence in the platform as they they employ the ALH in the critical role of Search and Rescue, in fact they are orderign 16 state of the art Mk.3 to expand their fleet further (with more orders likely in the future), as is the ICG.

also which AIR FORCE variant is fitted with Wheels !!!!???

The IAF actually operates both "skid" and wheeled variants of the ALH interestingly (as does the BSF incidentally), and they look absolutely stunning in IAF grey:

On a side not, interestingly, the IAF has also ordered the Rudra: