Aero India 2013

[Neil]

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Military ties on mind, Beijing set to attend Aero India show


Beijing is likely to send a team for the Aero India show being held in Bangalore next month after an invitation was sent to the Chinese Air Force chief by the IAF. While it is unclear if the officer will attend, a senior-level delegation is expected to come.

The mega event attracts prominent aerospace companies of the world.

The invite comes amid indications that Beijing is reaching out to New Delhi and wants a new kind of engagement. It marks a change from 2011 when India had excluded China from the event but had sent out a last-minute invitation to its embassy in New Delhi. At the time, military relations were at a low over the denial of a visa to an Indian lieutenant general, as he was commanding troops in Jammu and Kashmir.

However, that seems to be a thing of the past with India going all out to ensure a cordial atmosphere at Aero India for the visit.

A detailed note is said to have been prepared to ensure that there was no discomfiture on account of the Taiwanese participation. So while Taiwan-based companies are welcome, they will be participating in their individual capacity and not as part of a national delegation. Neither will the name of Taiwan as a nation be allowed to be mentioned at individual stalls, nor will its flag or national anthem figure anywhere.

There is an assessment that China is reaching out to India given its recent engagement on the eastern side, including the island disputes.

After the recent visit of Defence Secretary Shashikant Sharma to Beijing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hong Lei spoke of building "new type of military to military relations featuring lasting stability and friendly cooperation". After the meeting, the Chinese spokesperson termed military relations between the two countries as an "important indicator of the depth of the bilateral cooperation".

A joint army war game is also expected this year after a gap of almost four years.


Military ties on mind, Beijing set to attend Aero India show | idrw.org

 

[Neil]

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Rafale, MiG-29 & F-16 Demo Teams To Star At AeroIndia 2013

I can now confirm that 3 Dassault Rafale fighters of the Rafale display team will fly in for Aero India 2013, kicking off on February 6 at the IAF's Yelahanka base. Two will be on air display duties and the third, a special static display. Also, the Russian Knights MiG-29 display team and a USAF F-16 display team will be performing at the show.

The Pilatus PC-7 Mk.2 prop trainer, which the IAF has ordered, will debut at the show. Eurocopter will display an AS565 Panther, on offer to the Indian Navy and Coastguard.

Boeing will be bringing in a USAF C-17 Globemaster III like it did last year, along with a full-scale model of the ScanEagle. They won't be flying in a Chinook or Apache, sadly -- both platforms that are in line for contracts with the IAF.

The Indian Air Force is expected to display a C-130J Super Hercules and the first of AgustaWestland AW-101 VVIP helicopters that began arriving in Delhi last month.

UPDATE @ 13.45 on Jan 21: USAF F-16 demo team to perform at Aero India. (Not the Thunderbirds).


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[cloud_9]

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Aero India to miss its chief attraction combat aircraft?

NEW DELHI: Three aerobatic display teams are expected to be the main attraction for the biennial Aero India show starting February 6, which appears to be a scaled down affair with many a combat aircraft giving it a miss following finalisation of a multi-billion dollar IAF deal.

Addressing a press conference on the Aero India show, Secretary (Defence Production) R K Mathur claimed the ninth edition of the show in Banglaore was expected to be "bigger and better" than the previous ones.

However, ministry officials said the number of aircraft who have confirmed participation in the show is 52 this year so far while 63 aircraft had come in 2011. The number of companies who have booked space at the show is 607 while 675 took part in the last edition.

Asked which of the six medium multirole combat aircraft (MMCA) aircraft, which have been main attractions of the aero show, are coming in this edition, Mathur said only the French Rafale and American F-16 have confirmed their participation till now.

The six aircraft including American F/A-18 and F-16, Russian MiG 35, Swede Saab Gripen, French Rafale and the European Eurofighter were regular at the last three editions of the show in view of the the then multi-billion dollar tender for 126 aircraft by the IAF.

However, after the contract was bagged by Rafale, other aircraft were not expected to be at the show in this edition.

Mathur maintained the show is "not MMRCA centric". "The highlights of the show would include the participation of three aerobatic display teams including the Czech Red Bulls team, the Russian 'Russian Knight' team comprising the Su-27 combat aircraft and IAF's ALH Dhruv Sarang helicopter display team," he said.

The largest contingent at the show would be from the US with 67 of its companies participating followed by France, Russia and Israel.

Asked if China has confirmed its participation, Mathru said, "China has been invited for the show as a formal letter has been sent to them and we are awaiting their confirmation from them about their participation."

A total of 78 countries would be sending their representatives at the aero show of which 27 would be showcasing their products at the mega event.

 

[sasi]

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The Defence Minister Shri AK Antony would inaugurate the Ninth Edition of Aero India on 06 February 2013 at Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bangalore.
Organised by Department of Defence Production thisbiennial event provides asignificant platform for Indian and Foreign vendors. The five day show aims at promoting products and services being offered by Indian Defence Industry in the International Market and providing exposure to the Armed Forces, R & D personnel to the latest Aviation and Aerospace Industry.
While Aero India 2011 sawthe participation of exhibitors from 29 countries with more than 675 companies and 47 overseas delegations accommodated over the gross exhibition area of 75,000 Sqm, the Ninth Edition of this International Aerospace Exhibition is expected to see the participation of over 600 companies and 78 overseas delegations accommodated over an approximate area of 1,25,000 Sqm. The largestoverseas participation is seen from USA with indoorspace occupied being 1,185 sqm followed by Israel and Russia. Other major participants are France, UK, Germany and Belgium, Bulgaria, Italy, Ukraine, Australia, Belarus, Czech Republic, Japan, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland,Austria, Brazil, Canada, Netherlands, Romania, Sweden, UAE and Singapore.
The event would also seethe participation of aerobatic teams – Flying Bulls from Czech Republic, Russian Knights-Russian Air Force Aerobatic Team and IAF's Sarang Aerobatic Team.
The first edition of Aero India was held in December 1996 with an objective to provide significant platform for business opportunities in the International Aviation sector as well as to exhibit capabilities of Indian Defences R & D andProduction. Being a biennial event subsequent editions wereheld in 1998, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2011. While a modest 176 companies participating in the second edition of Aero India in 1996, the event in its Ninth Edition of 2013 is expected to feature over 600 companies.
More than 78 official delegations are expected to attend the four day exhibition with many products expected to be launched by Indian and Foreign Companies duringthe exhibitions. Several Business to Business meetings are planned to be held on the sidelines. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is theEvent Manager of Aero India 2013.
Tarmak007 -- A bold blog on Indian defence: Over 600 companies to participate at Aero India 2013

 

[sasi]

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Bangalore: The Indian Army will be handed over the first two weapon system integrated (WSI) version of Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-Mk-IV) Rudra, during Aero India 2013. Confirming to Express on Thursday, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) chairman R K Tyagi said that Rudra will also be available for customer demonstration flights at show. "Rudra will definitely add more teeth to Indian Army and we will roll out more production units to the squadron,"Tyagi said. Express had earlier reported that around 70 Rudras will fly out of HAL to meet Army's initial requirements.
"In addition to the redundant flight critical systems, IR suppressor, armour panels, crashworthy features, self-sealing fuel tanks enhance the survivability of the helicopter in the battlefield environment," Tyagi said.Rudra can carry a mix of weapons, providing it with capability to search and destroy any target. Systems like electro-optic pod, helmet-mounted sight, fixed sight facilitating firing of the onboard weapons (20 mm turret gun, 70mm rockets and Air-to-Air missiles), makes Rudra an unforgiving machine.
He said Rudra's rigid rotors have extremely high agility and manoeuvrability. With its higher powered engine, the chopper canundertake missions up to altitudes of 6 km . "With such capabilities, Rudra is unmatched in the world, in its class ," claims Tyagi.
Tyagi confirmed that HAL hasplans to integrate additional new systems on Rudra, including Infra Red jammer, Data Link, obstacle avoidance system (for Army), wire cutter (for IAF) and NBC (Nuclear Biological and Chemical) sensors.
When asked about ALH Dhruv's (earlier version of Rudra) export status, Tyagi said three more countries have shown interest in these choppers. Over 130 Dhruv helicopters are inoperation now, with Indian Army flying 110 and 12 with Indian civil operators. Ecuador, Nepal,Mauritius and Maldives also operate Dhruv choppers.
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[sasi]

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Mods, make the thread sticky.

 

[sasi]

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Livefist: HAL To Unveil 'Indian' FGFA Model At Aero India

A model of the modified Indian version of the Russian T-50 fifth generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) will be on display for the first time at Aero India 2013, starting on February 6. The picture on the left is from September last year -- a 1:15.5 model of a modified single-seater FGFA by HAL. Itis likely that the same model will be on display at the show, though this isn't certain. Here's HAL's full press release on what they've got on display at Aero India this year:
[HAL's] strength in design, development and production will be showcased through its products during the up-coming Aero-India 2013. The major attractions of the HAL's pavilion include in-house designs such as Light Combat Helicopter (LCH),"Rudra" the weaponised Advance Light Helicopter (ALH) and Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT). " For the first time, we will present to the world glimpses of prospective multirole fighter (PMF) also known as Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA). This is under co-development with the Russians" , saysDr. R.K. Tyagi, Chairman, HAL.
ALH Dhruv, LCH and Rudra (Mk 4 WSI) will be on flying display. Scale models of LightUtility Helicopter, Hawk, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) and Su-30 will also be on display.In addition, Pilotless Target Aircraft (Lakshya), Shakti engine, state-of-the-art accessories and avionics from various divisions of HAL are being showcased.
The other specialities of the HAL pavilion include 3D videomapping of HTT-40, Dornier Glass cockpit, scale models of aerospace structures of GSLV MkII, GSLV Mk III and PSLV. The Rotary Wing Corner will provide the visitors through simulation &visual display, a helicopter view of the technologies, thecapabilities and competenciesbuilt in the company. There will also be a holographic projection depicting capabilities of LCA, Hawk, LCHand LUH.
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[nimo_cn]

Rumor had it that Chinese companies were also invited to the event. Normally, they were shut out from this event by India.

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[sayareakd]

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get info on this at BEL

 

[sasi]

d) LCA will be participatingfor the first time in the "Air Power Demonstration" called "Iron Fist". There, it will demonstrate the Capability of Swing Role inweapon delivery, performing both Air to Air and Air to Ground operations.
e) Indian Air Force (IAF) has placed production order on HAL for 40 LCAs and production activity is under progress.
f) LCA's other variants include Two-seater LCA-Trainer and LCA-Navy with capability of taking-off from AircraftCarrier Ship as well as Ship Deck landing capability with Arrestor Hook Recovery System being incorporated
g) The Naval Shore Based Test Facility (SBTF)at Goa.
h) Initial work has also been started on future programmes like Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft and Unmanned AirSystems.
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For Full article - Tarmak007 -- A bold blog on Indian defence: Here's the DRDO menu for Aero India

 

[rahulrds1]

AMCA (1:8) scaled-down model will be on display at Bangalore, Aero India 2013- aviation exhibition & air show.

DFI members who are going there , Try to get the photo of AMCA model at every possible angle.

 

[arnabmit]

All of you @ BLR... will eagerly await a few gigs of pix n vids!!!

:thumb:

 

[Defcon 1]

Can anyone please tell, which aircraft are shown in the first, second and fourth pics in this link? Thankx

Tarmak007 -- A bold blog on Indian defence: Bangalore calling: First images from Yelahanka AF base, ahead of Aero India

 

[venkat]

rafale,F-16,rafale and F-16

 

[Apollyon]

Can anyone please tell, which aircraft are shown in the first, second and fourth pics in this link? Thankx

Tarmak007 -- A bold blog on Indian defence: Bangalore calling: First images from Yelahanka AF base, ahead of Aero India

1. Dassault Rafale
2. F-16
3. Dhruv
4. Dassault Rafale (2-seat) + Dassault Rafale (single-seat) + F-16 + ?
(from right)

 

[Defcon 1]

1. Dassault Rafale
2. F-16
3. Dhruv
4. 2 x Dassault Rafale + F-16 + ?

Nevermind. I am stupid.

 

[SajeevJino]

Global firms eye lucrative contracts at India air show​

South Asia's biggest airshow kicks off in India on Wednesday, where global armament firms will be vying for multi-billion dollar contracts from the world's biggest importer of weapons.


India launched the biannual Aero India event in 1996, three years before a mini-war with Pakistan prompted New Delhi to go on a global shopping spree for tens of billions of dollars worth of hardware to equip its million-strong military.

A total of 78 countries have confirmed their attendance, while companies from 27 of them will showcase their latest products at the five-day show in Bangalore, the hub of India's aviation, space and IT industries.

India's state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), which signed a deal with Russia in 2010 worth $30 billion to jointly produce 250 to 300 fifth-generation fighter jets, says it hopes to ink major contracts during the show.

"A number of memorandum of understandings in the pipeline are likely to be signed at the airshow," a senior HAL source said without elaborating.

Seattle-based Boeing last year pipped its rivals to provide India with 37 attack and heavy-lift helicopters worth more than one billion dollars. Negotiations are currently underway.

Such negotiations are not a guarantee of sale in Indian defence deals, which can be excruciatingly slow and are often held up by administrative problems and red tape.

India in February last year chose Dassault Aviation of France as the preferred bidder in a $12 billion deal for 126 fighter jets, but talks are still underway with no progress expected this financial year.

Other deals still awaiting a green light include a $600 million contract to supply 197 helicopters to the Indian army, which was scrapped in 2007 after being awarded to the European manufacturer Eurocopter.

The helicopter unit of aerospace giant EADS in 2010 resubmitted a bid for the same deal, with Russia's Kamov also in the running.

The United States will provide the largest contingent of companies at the show, with 67, marking growing ties between the two countries, the chief organiser said in New Delhi.

France, Israel and Russia -- India's biggest arms supplier -- also have a large presence at the show, said India's Defence Production Secretary R.K. Mathur, adding that neighbouring Pakistan had not been invited.

Deadly border tensions flared last month following exchanges of fire in disputed Kashmir which left five soldiers killed on both sides of the highly militarised frontier.

Mathur said China, which fought a brief but bitter war with India over a border dispute in 1962, was likely to attend.

"China has been invited for the show as a formal letter has been sent to them," he said.

Israeli state-run armament firms are scouting to sell unmanned aerial vehicles to bolster India's modest fleet of surveillance drones, some of which are used in the country's struggle against Maoist rebels.

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute in March 2011 said India received nine percent of global arms transfers from 2006 to 2010, making it the world's largest importer of weapons.

Russian armaments accounted for 82 per cent of Indian military imports, the global arms transfer monitor said.

Global firms eye lucrative contracts at India air show

 

[Daredevil]

'Iron Dome'---Israel To Display Innovative Aero-Space, Defence And Security Technologies At Aero-India 2013

Among the systems which will be on display in Bangalore are some that have been used successfully under highly challenging combat operations, proving the effectiveness and reliability of Israel's defence systems. One of the highlights that will be displayed for the first time in India, is the 'Iron Dome' system, the indigenously developed, game-changing – first of its type – missile interception system. The 'Iron Dome' recently performed with notable distinction protecting over half of Israel's population from a barrage of over 1500 rockets and missiles.

 

[Defcon 1]

AMCA (1:8) scaled-down model will be on display at Bangalore, Aero India 2013- aviation exhibition & air show.

DFI members who are going there , Try to get the photo of AMCA model at every possible angle.

The wing design of AMCA is different in the two pics you have posted above.

 

[manishhot]

Today's fresh catch! The birds are ready for the show

http://tarmak007.blogspot.in/2013/02/todays-fresh-catch-birds-are-ready-for.html