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Pilatus PC 7 MKII Basic Trainer Aircraft inducted into IAF

The Indian Air Force inducted the Swiss Pilatus, PC 7 Mk II Basic Trainer Aircraft (BTA) at Air Force Academy (AFA) Dundigal, Hyderabad on the last day of May. The occasion was marked by an airborne display of three aircraft in Vic formation, followed by a brief display for the audience. Present at the event for the induction were, Minister of State for Defence Jitendra Singh, ambassador of Switzerland Linus Van Castelmur and Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne... read more
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Landing on Schedule

The Indian Navy’s first Boeing P-8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance (LRMR) and Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) aircraft landed at Naval Air Station Rajali, Arakkonam (in Tamil Nadu) on May 15 last month. Indian Naval Air Arm personnel flew the P-8I bearing tail no. 321 on its maiden flight to India. It is the first to arrive of the eight aircraft that have been ordered by the Indian Navy. The arrival of the P-8I marked an excellent month for the Indian Navy, which also saw its first MiG-29 K squadron, (INAS 303 Black Panthers) being commissioned at INS Hansa in Goa...read more
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DCNS and Local Partners Deliver Sixth Skjold FPB to Norwegian Navy

On 26 April 2013, DCNS and its local partners delivered the sixth and final Skjold-class fast patrol boat to the Royal Norwegian Navy. The six-boat Skjold programme is led by a consortium comprising DCNS and two Norwegian contractors with DCNS acting as the combat system design authority and co-supplier... read more
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Selex ES Wins an 8 Million Euro Contract to Supply ATC Equipment to Vietnam

Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded a contract worth around eight million Euros by the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM) to develop the New Hanoi Air Traffic Control Centre... read more
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Eurocopter UK Delivers Three AS350 and EC120 helicopters

With a series of deliveries, Eurocopter has further extended its lead in Britain’s private/VIP market and once more confirmed the company’s role as Britain’s civil helicopter hub. Two of the rotorcraft are the AS350 B3e evolved members of Eurocopter’s Ecureuil family, while the third is an EC120 B... read more
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Alenia Aermacchi Celebrates 100th anniversary

On 1 May 2013, Alenia Aermacchi turned 100 years old. The sole aeronautical company in the world to boast over a century of activity under the same shared brand, Alenia was incorporated in 1913 by Giulio Macchi as Società Anonima Nieuport-Macchi... read more
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Foundation stone laid for Indian National Defence University

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh laid the foundation stone for the Indian National Defence University (INDU) on May 23, at Binola, Gurgaon. INDU is poised to be a unique autonomous institution of national importance.
Speaking at the ceremony about the importance of this university, Prime Minister said, “It is meant to ensure that our country, our government and our armed forces benefit from the best military advice that is available. It is meant to provide an avenue for our soldiers to think beyond the physical art of war and for our thinkers and policy makers to understand the complexities of war and conflict. It is also meant to provide our defence professionals with the deep understanding of the interplay between all attributes of national power.” ...Read more...

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Dr Avinash Chander

Avinash Chander is the new DRDO chief
Avinash Chander has been appointed as the new Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister (SA to RM), Secretary Department of Defence R&D and DG DRDO for a period of three years. “I feel honoured to take up this new responsibility. Dr Saraswat has set DRDO on a good course, I have to continue and take it to the next level” said Dr Avinash Chander on his appointment.
He is an eminent missile scientist and the chief architect of the long range ballistic missile system ‘Agni’. He envisioned and evolved the strategies for long range missiles and led the design and development of Agni series of missile systems – Agni A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5 providing cutting edge, decisive strategic weapon systems to the armed forces, leading to the successful development of the nation’s pride, ‘5000+ Km range Agni-5 strategic weapon system’ more...

Ralf Kannefass

Ralf Kannefass Named New Head of Programmes at Cassidian
Cassidian’s new head of programmes has been named as Ralf Kannefass (45). As part of his function, Kannefass will also be a member of Cassidian’s Executive Committee. The appointment will come into effect as of June 1.
Bernhard Gerwert, CEO of Cassidian, stated, “I’m pleased to welcome Ralf Kannefass to Cassidian. He possesses international expertise in large programmes management, in complex branches such as energy and transportation. I’m convinced that Cassidian will benefit from Ralf Kannefass’ extensive know-how.” Previous to his appointment at Cassidian, Kannefass served as the head of the Turbo Equipment business segment within the Oil and Gas Division more...

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Bagful of Goodies (February 2013)

Airbus Military shows off its fleet of aircraft
Soon after Airbus Military won the bid for A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) in the refueller category, FORCE along with other media houses was invited by them to visit their facilities in Spain. The week-long tour, which commenced on 8 January 2013, included a demo tour and visit to Airbus Military’s facilities in San Pablo in Seville and Getafe in Madrid.
We were looking forward to the visit as it meant experiencing the look and feel of the aircraft, first-hand chosen to be a part of the Indian Air Force (IAF). In the chilling weather of Spain, the flight in Airbus Military’s aircraft infused in us a new vigour.
At San Pablo plant, Ian Elliot, VP, Defence Capability Marketing, was geared up with a presentation on A330 MRTT and A400 M. The primary focus seemed to be on the Aerial Refuelling Boom System... Read more...

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Tit for Tat
Giving Pakistan a taste of its own medicine

While confirming that the recent mutilation of two Indian soldiers on the Line of Control was the handiwork of Pakistani regulars, defence minister A.K. Antony said that India was watching the situation, a euphemism for military inaction. Taking cue, the army, has confirmed its resolve to continue with counter-terrorism operations adding that 2,500 infiltrators are waiting to cross the LC. Pakistan, on the other hand, slipped into denial mode, with its foreign minister, Hina Rabbani offering cooperation for a UN probe into the matter, which India rejected. This was clear evidence, if one was needed, that the raid had sanction from the highest level at General Headquarters, and the latter controls India policy. Meanwhile, having got a good sensational story, the Indian media went into an overdrive speculating motives behind the dastardly act and what India should do to teach the Pakistan Army a lesson. .. Read More

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Defence Procurement Procedure

Technology Against Offsets
The new guidelines on ToT demonstrate muddled thinking of the policy makers Read more...

Reign of Confusion
For efficient acquisitions, services should put their own house in order first Read more...

Win-Win Alliance
India needs to tap the technological prowess of SMEs and enter into a partnership Read more...

Handbook For JVs
The policy on establishing joint ventures by DPSUs suffers from subjective provisions Read more...

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