Indian defence industry exports watch

[Akshay_Fenix]

Just 10 LCH for Army and 5 for Air force?????? This is making me nervous.
I know there will be follow up orders but what i had in mind was something like an initial order of 115 Army LCHs and 65 Air force LCHs with further follow up orders. With an initial order this small, it seems like they only plan to induct a total of 115 for the Army and 65 for the Air force and then halt production (until we get foreign sales orders). That seems like a disaster to me.
And which drones are in the race for the "498 tactical mini-drones" procurement? Any Indian designs?

LCH is not in serial production as of yet.

 

[ezsasa]

Just 10 LCH for Army and 5 for Air force?????? This is making me nervous.
I know there will be follow up orders but what i had in mind was something like an initial order of 115 Army LCHs and 65 Air force LCHs with further follow up orders. With an initial order this small, it seems like they only plan to induct a total of 115 for the Army and 65 for the Air force and then halt production (until we get foreign sales orders). That seems like a disaster to me.
And which drones are in the race for the "498 tactical mini-drones" procurement? Any Indian designs?

These 15 must be the same ones mentioned in the Shekhar Gupta "walk the talk" interview by HAL Chairman. That guy said they were planning to build 20 next year.

 

[ezsasa]

Shiv aroor is saying, we are looking to buy 39 additional apache

Yes, India Wants A LOT More Apaches

It has been known for a while that the Indian military will shortly be on board for a far bigger number of attack helicopters than it has ever operated before, there are finally numbers on the table. Livefist can now confirm that India has an express requirement of 39 additional AH-64 Apaches, over and above the 22 originally contracted in September last year. The requirement has been officially defined by the Indian MoD. Of the 39, the first 11 will be options locked to the original contract, with the same price and configuration. The additional 28 will be a freshly negotiated government-to-government contract that could include configuration changes. These new figures also provide the first fleet numbers that the Apache will sport in Indian service: 33 with the Indian Air Force (22 contracted + 11 options at 2009 price) and 28 with the Indian Army. Sources say the options for 11 could be signed before deliveries of the the original 22 begin in 2019.

The stated numbers are interesting and effectively mean the Indian military is looking at operating roughly four attack helicopter squadrons split between the IAF and Army (the IAF technically operates two squadrons of the Mi-25/35 now, though availability means numbers closer to a single squadron at any given time, or less). While the two services haven’t fully cleared up differences in command and control — the Army still insists on full control of battlefield air assets to the exasperation of the IAF — there hasn’t been any real doctrinal “settlement” on how things will move operationally forward. Livefist learns that an existing document specifically detailing the use of attack helicopters between the IAF and Army will be refreshed and updated before deliveries to the IAF begin in 2019.

In September last year, India signed up after protracted negotiations for 22 AH-64E Apaches, half of which will be Longbows. The Boeing-Tata manufacturing joint venture that’s coming up in Hyderabad will deliver the first Indian-built Apache fuselage in 2018, and will service standing orders for at least 200 new airframes for Boeing’s customers around the world. When ready, it will be the world’s sole global supplier of Apache fuselages. Boeing is also believed to be looking to actively expand its supplier base in India, so it’s likely that the ‘Make in India’ component of finished AH-64s could step incrementally up over the next decade.

http://www.livefistdefence.com/2016/11/yes-india-wants-a-lot-more-apaches.html

 

[Chinmoy]

Privatize Defence Industry to a certain limit and let them do their R&D in collaboration with public organisations like DRDO in terms of ToT under some kind of government surveilance so that they can not sell their designs to enemy nations or third parties, also have a command over their deals that they make. Like this, we will have a lot of burden removed from govt organisations so that they can focus on more complex technologies.

You see, our main issue with defence industry is our very first approach. We have zero R&D about weapon or weapon tech. These seed has been sown among us a long time back in 60s and 70s. Whatever we are producing now is based on current requirement. We are looking at current scenarios only and developing weapons platform or sub platform based on this and whatever is ordered.
We have to change this outlook and venture into unknown territory. Bringing in private industry and expecting them to take up R&D is of no use. They are good for mass production, but without a strong monetary base, they would be least interested in venturing into R&D.
One simple way to do this is to cultivate the interest towards weapon tech in young mind. Government or pvt players should arrange competitive simple weapon building or sub system building school level competition on national level. At college level they should push up the ante of such competition. We are good at software buildup only because of such small competitions which are done at state or national level. For weapon buildup too, we should take up such small initiative.

And one last thing. Both Public and Private players should get out of the mentality to judge a person based on his/ her paper degree or percentage secured in academic exam. Bright brains and minds are not only found in IITs. They are everywhere.

 

[sorcerer]

MoD clears defence deals worth over Rs 82,000 crore, procurement of 83 Tejas jets and 464 tanks
NEW DELHI: India today cleared major defence proposals that will greatly boost its air and land power and future combat performance.

The proposals which have been cleared today are of the procurement of close to 100 indigenised fighter jets, helicopters, about 600 mini-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and more than 400 tanks. Altogether worth more than Rs 82,000 crore.

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) led by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today approved the procurement of 83 Light Combat Aircrafts (LCA) Tejas MK1A.

The LCA is the smallest and lightest multi-role supersonic fighter aircraft of its class. It is designed and developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force and Navy.

The DAC also approved the procurement of 15 light combat helicopters. It also approved the procurement of 464 T-90 tanks. The T-90 is a third generation Russian battle tank. It is in service of the Russian armed forces. India had first purchased T-90s from Russia in 2001.

“The DAC has also approved the purchase of 598 mini-UAVs under the ‘Buy Indian’ category. These UAVs will be for the infantry,” said an official. The UAVs will be used for aerial surveillance of areas upto five to seven kilometres ahead of the area of responsibility.

Six regiments of the Pinaka multi-rocket launcher for the Indian Army were also approved today.

During October last year, the DAC had cleared the 3rd and 4th Pinaka regiments. The Pinaka has been developed by DRDO. It saw service during the Kargil conflict. It has a maximum range of 65 km and can fire 12 rockets within a minute.

The previous DAC meet on October 20 this year had ensured the progress to the final stage of acquiring the 145 number of Ultra Light Howitzer artillery guns from the US. The DAC had cleared the variations present in India’s demands regarding the artillery gun made to the US and what the US in turn offered

.http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...s-jets-and-464-tanks/articleshow/55295197.cms

 

[airtel]

Those do look nice, I think the Pak ones are manufactured by Hino http://www.hinopak.com

Hino is a Japanese company ...................in India 90% Trucks are built by (TATA & Mahindra ) .

Hino is not available in India .

 

[sorcerer]

Tamil Nadu Setting Up Defence Gear Production Hub, Including For Tanks

"Till now, many suppliers to the tank factories and testing facilities in Tamil Nadu are present outside the state. The plan is to get them to invest in the state," said a top government official requesting anonymity .

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has begun work to set up a defense-related component manufacturing cluster aimed at primarily supplying to the battle tank and heavy-duty engine factories in Avadi as a first step and, possibly, export to other nations eventually.

The state's small and medium industries department had a meeting with industry representatives late last month to discuss land availability.

Confirming the plan to set up a defense manufacturing cluster, Mangath Ram Sharma, chairman and managing director of Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development, said: "The discussions are in the preliminary stage. Right now, talks are on with small units near Ambattur to examine if they are interested in this cluster approach. But, we will soon prepare a technical and financial feasibility report."

According to a report on the meeting held last month accessed by ET, the 150-acre cluster will have mechanical and electronic component makers along with a testing and data analytics center.
While Avadi is a natural choice with its heavy vehicle factory and a research center for combat vehicles, the government is also considering Thervoy Kandigai in Tiruvallur district, where about 130 acres of land held by the government can be repurposed for the defense cluster. Land parcels near Sriperumbudur by the current aerospace park are also probable locations after Avadi.
"Till now, many suppliers to the tank factories and testing facilities in Tamil Nadu are present outside the state. The plan is to get them to invest in the state," said a top government official requesting anonymity.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...-including-for-tanks/articleshow/55328415.cms

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Adani Enterprises forms JV to manufacture UAVs

Mumbai, Nov 8 (IANS) Adani Enterprises on Tuesday said that it has formed a joint venture firm with Israel-based defence electronics company Elbit Systems to manufacture UAVs in India.

According to the company, the new JV -- Adani-Elbit Systems India was incorporated on November 7 and will operate in the aerospace and defence manufacturing sector.

"Adani Enterprises Limited and Elbit Systems Limited, Israel have incorporated a JVC namely, 'Adani-Elbit Advanced Systems India Limited' (AEASIL) on November 7, 2016 in the ratio of 51:49," the company informed the BSE in a regulatory filing.

"AEASIL is incorportated in India and registered with the Registrar of Companies, Gujarat at Ahmedabad on November 7, 2016 and is yet to commence its business operations."

The company added that the new JV will manufacture Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in India.

The company's scrip edged up by 2.78 per cent to Rs 64.80 from its previous close of Rs 63.05.

--IANS

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Reliance Defence, Israeli company to make Kalashnikov weapons

Reliance Defence and Engineering Ltd of the Anil Ambani Group is planning to manufacture Kalashnikov class of weapons for Indian armed forces in a joint venture with an Israeli company.

The Israeli arms maker, Kalashnikov Israel Company, has agreed to jointly make Kalashnikov and other small arms with Reliance Defence, according to industry sources.

The manufacturing facility could come up at the Pipavav shipyard. Reliance Defence will hold 51 per cent stake in the joint venture, while the rest of the stake will be held by Kalashnikov Israel.

Kalashnikov Israel is a subsidiary of the CAA Company of Israel. Industry sources said the tie-up could be formalised during the ongoing visit of Israeli President Reuven Rivlin.

The small arms requirement from the three armed forces, paramilitary forces, and states police is in the range of about two million units over the next 10 years.

With such a large requirement of the weapons, the potential market size is about ₹6,000 crore.

It is expected that more than 80 per cent of the weapon requirement for the forces will be assault rifles and carbines, whereas the balance will be for pistols and other weapons.

The Indian Government had notified Small Arms Act 2016 in July. As per the new rules, a licensing committee within the MHA has to approve the grant of Licence for Small Arms and Ammunition to the Private Sector Companies.

For Reliance Defence, the licensing process could take over six months, sources said.

The Kalashnikovs and other guns would be made under the Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured (IDDM) category introduced in Defence Procurement Policy 2016. Attempts would be made by Reliance Defence to indigenise the manufacturing process to over 60 per cent, which will also meet the Make in India and Skill India programmes, sources said.

Sources pointed that the share of AK 47 rifle and its variants are nearly 20 per cent of the estimated 500 million firearms available worldwide.

The low production cost of Kalashnikov family of weapons as compared to other assault weapons have further added to the popularity of Kalashnikov. Indian forces regularly engage in close quarter combats, where Kalashnikov is a proven weapon. Both companies could also possibly collaborate on upgrading and refurbishment of old weapons such as .30 Springfield rifles, which are still being held in large quantity by Central and State Police forces, sources added.

A spokesperson of Reliance Defence said that the two companies are in talks but refuse to elaborate further.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

How India can speed up indigenisation in defence manufacturing
India is uniquely positioned to create a vibrant defence manufacturing ecosystem that can help us achieve self-reliance.

OEMs as well as SMEs in the defence manufacturing sector are focussing on moving from a buyer-seller to a co-developer and co-manufacturer relationship. (Image: Reuters)

India is at the cusp of metamorphosing from a top regional player to one with global clout. As India’s geo-political and economic ambitions grow, it needs to develop robust indigenous manufacturing capabilities and ecosystem to secure its ambition for self-reliance in the Aerospace and Defence industry.

Currently, the country allocates about 1.8 percent of its GDP to defence spending and imports about 70 percent of defence equipment. Owing to the dynamic security environment, India’s defence requirements are likely to increase in the foreseeable future making indigenous development of modern defence hardware and technology a top priority for the government.

60%..
Glass half full: A Sea of Opportunity

The fact that India ranks amongst the top 10 countries in the world in terms of its military expenditure, makes it one of the most attractive markets for defence. With the government’s agenda to reduce import dependence in defence by 35-40 percent it is actively promoting indigenous defence manufacturing with initiatives like Make in India and policy reforms including allowing 100 percent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Even the recently launched Defence Procurement Policy (DPP) is seen as a game changer to ensure faster pace in procurement, especially through newly introduced categories under indigenously designed, developed and manufactured (IDDM) provisions. Following the Central government’s footsteps and recognising the huge potential from the defence sector, several states are also offering incentives and concessions in the form of aerospace clusters or Special Economic Zones (SEZs) for developing an ecosystem where all core and ancillary activities related to defence manufacturing can co-exist.

With the Defence Minister’s intention of procuring about US$10 billion worth of defence products per year in the next 5 to 10 years, and the government undertaking several initiatives and reforms, there is a sea of opportunity available for all stakeholders in the sector. For example OEMs as well as SMEs in the defence manufacturing sector are focussing on moving from a buyer-seller to a co-developer and co-manufacturer relationship. They have not only come together and formed strategic partnerships to support the development of a sustainable supplier base for the defence sector, but have also moulded themselves quickly to foster a culture of innovation and R&D. So far, they have demonstrated a huge amount of potential and capability to deliver on this promise.

Glass half empty: necessary steps to hasten indigenisation

India offers tremendous opportunities in engineering services, supply chain sourcing and associated maintenance, repair and overhaul-related activities, however to achieve self-reliance we need to create a robust ecosystem that can address the capacity and capability requirements for the industry. While the government is taking numerous measures to bolster defence manufacturing, the pace of modernisation must be balanced with both short and long term initiatives. Here are some necessary steps that must be adopted to enable long term indigenisation:

a) Partnering for success: We believe that co-development and co-manufacturing is the way forward to achieve the vision of turning India into a global high value manufacturing destination not just for the home market but also for export. India harbours an immense amount of potential that can be tapped into by way of key strategic partnerships that add value across the entire length and breadth of R&D, manufacturing and supply chain. Foreign OEM’s have already started leveraging these benefits, and are encouraging Indian industry to adopt best practices for global quality standards in their manufacturing processes to lead to the creation of a gold standard supply chain and defence manufacturing ecosystem in India.

b) A skilled talent pool: As per government estimates, a reduction in 20-25 percent in defence related imports could directly create an additional 100,000 to 120,000 highly skilled jobs in India. To be ready for the opportunities of the future, the industry needs to build and train talent to address the growing needs of the market. In addition, the academia and industry needs to forge partnerships to encourage research and technological advancements and create a talent pool that is industry ready.

c) Robust supply chain: A strong supply chain is critical for a defence manufacturer looking to optimize costs. Gradually, a handful of Indian SMEs are playing a key role in the global supply chain of OEMs. With the government’s offset policies, procurement policies and regulatory incentives spurring the growth of a domestic defence industry, the SMEs need to play a more active role in developing a robust supply chain.

d) Infrastructure development: Lack of adequate infrastructure drives India's logistics costs upwards thus reducing the country's cost competitiveness and efficiency. While the government is investing in this area the pace of development needs to pick up considerably and public-private participation can go a long way in hastening this process.

Road ahead

India is uniquely positioned to create a vibrant defence manufacturing ecosystem that can help us achieve self-reliance. With defence remaining within the government’s high priority focus area, I am confident that the country will soon emerge as a preferred destination for the co-development and co-creation of an indigenous and self-sufficient defence manufacturing ecosystem.

 

[sorcerer]

'Made in India' Sonar System 'HMS-X2' cleared For Export

India plans to export an integrated sonar system designed for small naval platforms meant for coastal surveillance.

The system called ‘Abhay’ will be deployed on three Abhay-class corvettes in operation with the Indian Navy, The Hindu reported today quoting a spokesperson of a laboratory of India's Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) as saying.

The export variant of ‘Abhay’ is called HMS-X2 and has been cleared for export; the spokesperson was quoted as saying.

The Abhay sonar is capable of detecting, localising, classifying and tracking sub-surface and surface targets in both its active and passive modes of operation. A prototype of the system, installed on a naval platform, has successfully completed all user evaluation trials as stipulated by the Naval Staff Qualification Requirements.

On Friday, including compact Hull Mounted Sonar Abhay, four Naval Systems developed by DRDO will be handed over to the Indian Navy Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba from defense minister.

The DRDO’s Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) will also be delivering a distress-alert underwater sensor system that enables quick rescue of submariners in case of an eventuality to the Navy. Nine of the submarine distress alert systems will be installed on the Navy’s Kilo-class (Sindhughosh-class) submarines.

The deliveries also include HUMSA-UG an upgraded variant of its most successful hull-mounted sonar array system.

While the new-generation HUMSA is already in operation on vessels of various classes in the Navy, its upgraded version, HUMSA-UG with open architecture processor technologies, will be installed on seven naval ships across three classes.

A near-field acoustic characterization system NACS is a health monitoring system that will be used to determine the in-situ performance of the sonars. “It will be used to find the frequency-dependent 3-D transmission and reception characteristics of the sonar.

The NACS has been integrated with a previous variant of the HUMSA sonar, the HUMSA-NG. It will be fitted across platforms now.

Lastly, NPTOL is set to deliver AIDSS, an advanced indigenous distress alert sonar system for submarines. It is an emergency sound-signalling device that will speed up submarine rescue and salvage by indicating that it’s in distress. It is a life-saving alarm system designed to transmit sonar signals of a pre-designated frequency and pulse shape in an emergency situation from a submarine for a long period, so as to attract the attention of passive sonars of ships, nearby submarines and all types of standard rescue vessels.

http://www.defenseworld.net/news/17690/Indian_Sonar_System_cleared_For_Export#.WC577NV94ps

 

[ezsasa]

Numbers look good....

Acquisition of Weapons
| Delhi Nov 18, 2016 08:20 PM IST

Acquisition of Weapons

Procurement of defence weapons and equipment is an ongoing process in which Government acquires equipment and technologies keeping in view, inter alia, the security situation, the equipping requirements of the Armed Forces, technology advances and available budgetary resources.

During the last two financial years, 108 contracts with a total value of Rs. 112736.81 Crore have been signed for capital procurement of defence equipment including Ships, Missiles, Frigates, Rockets, Simulators, Aircrafts, Helicopters and Radars. In addition, in the last two financial years, the Defence Acquisition Council has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 114 cases with a total value of Rs. 2,25,022 Crore. These include AoNs for 155mm Gun systems, Helicopters, and Warships.

To cater to the equipping requirements of the Armed Forces, the Defence Procurement Procedure 2016 has been promulgated with effect from 01.04.2016, which has specific provisions to facilitate swift decision making, promote self-reliance and improve transparency and accountability in procurements.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Vinayak Bhaurao Raut and others in Lok Sabha today.
DM/NAMPI/RAJ

http://wap.business-standard.com/ar...se/acquisition-of-weapons-116111801274_1.html

 

[sorcerer]

India inked 108 defence contracts since 2014; here's the current status of key projects
India inked 108 defence contracts worth 1.12 crore since last two years [Representative Image] In Picture: Indian Navy concludes Exercise Paschim Lehar.Twitter/indiannavy
The modernisation of the Indian armed forces has been a long-drawn and continuous process. The Narendra Modi government has even stressed on the need to indigenise and fast-track the entire process so that the armed forces do not suffer due to lack of crucial weapons and equipments.

On Friday, the government updated the Parliament on the nature of defence procurements in the last two financial years.

The Defence Ministry makes defence procurements based on the security situation and requirements of the armed forces, advances in technology and the budgetary allocations.

According to information given by Minister of State for Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre to the Lok Sabha, the government inked 108 contracts aggregating Rs 1,12,736.81 crore for capital procurement of defence equipments. This includes ships, missiles, frigates, rockets, simulators, aircraft, helicopters and radars.

Bhamre revealed that the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has accorded 'Acceptance of Necessity' (AoN) for 114 cases with a total value of Rs 2,25,022 crore. This includes 155mm gun systems, helicopters, and warships.

Bhamre also highlighted that the changes in the newly promulgated Defence Procurement Procedure has provisions for taking swift decisions, promotes self-reliance and improves transparency and accountability in procurements.

Rafale fighter jets

Following the inking of the contract for 36 Rafale aircraft with France, the aircraft will be arriving in fly-away condition. Bhamre revealed that the deliveries will start from September, 2019.

S-400 and Kamov helicopters

Though India signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) with Russia for five Firing Units of S-400 Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LRSAM) system and associated equipments, and for procurement of Kamov helicopters, the terms and conditions for the supply of these equipments are yet to be negotiated.

Airborne Warning and Control System

Bhamre also revealed that that there was "no delay" in AWACS (I) project, but the delay existed in indigenous AWE&C programme. The AWE&C programme was delayed due to following issues:

• Finalization of Operational Requirements
• Delay in delivery of certified aircraft
• Incompletion of flight evaluation of the integrated systems due to modification on aircraft by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
• Major maintenance
• System complexities

He was, however, positive that the first AWE&C platform was "likely" to be inducted in December 2016. But the indigenous AWACS (I) is expected to be available from 2024.

Scorpene Submarine Project

On the leakage of details regarding Indian Navy's Scorpene submarines, which is being built by Mazagon Dockyard Limited, Bhamre said that government was "aware of media reports" and had constituted a committee enquiring into the reported leak of documents. The government is currently examining the report submitted by the committee.

LCA Tejas

Bhamre revealed that though LCA Tejas is an indigenously designed and developed aircraft, several of its parts are of foreign origin.

"Indigenous content of the LCA Tejas Aircraft is 59.7 percent by value and 75.5 percent by numbers," Bhamre said.

"Out of total 344 LRUs (Line Replaceable Units) involved in the system level of LCA, a total of 210 LRUs have been produced indigenously and balance 134 LRUs are being imported from foreign companies," he added.

He, however, said that the manufacturer was working on reducing the dependence on foreign companies. HAL is making effort to indigenise 42 units. It is also trying to rope in private players in India who can make these parts.

Export of LCA Tejas

Parrikar revealed to the Parliament that the government "proposes to export LCA Tejas to other countries." He also said that government held preliminary discussions with "few friendly countries."

The current capacity of producing LCA Tejas at HAL facility is eight per year. The government has plans to ramp it up to 16 per year progressively by 2019-20.

Ammunition manufacturing

The government has issued 14 licenses to 14 Indian private companies to manufacture ammunition. The companies that have the licences can now bid for orders.

Here is a list of companies that have been granted licenses:

1. Indtech Construction Pvt. Ltd.
2. Larsen & Tourbo Ltd., Mumbai
3. Vem Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
4. Sec Industries Pvt. Ltd.
5. Lords Vanijya Pvt. Ltd.
6. Micron Instruments Pvt. Ltd.
7. Elbit Advanced Systems Pvt. Ltd.
8. Solar Industries India Ltd.
9. Kalyani strategic system Ltd.
10. Himachal Futuristic Communications Ltd.
11. Continental Defence solution Pvt. Ltd.
12. Shan Arms Industries Pvt. Ltd.
13. Pipavav Defence and offshore engineering company Ltd.
14. Premier Explosives Ltd.
    
    http://www.ibtimes.co.in/india-inke...2014-heres-current-status-key-projects-704714

 

[ezsasa]

India inked 108 defence contracts since 2014; here's the current status of key projects
India inked 108 defence contracts worth 1.12 crore since last two years [Representative Image] In Picture: Indian Navy concludes Exercise Paschim Lehar.Twitter/indiannavy
The modernisation of the Indian armed forces has been a long-drawn and continuous process. The Narendra Modi government has even stressed on the need to indigenise and fast-track the entire process so that the armed forces do not suffer due to lack of crucial weapons and equipments.

On Friday, the government updated the Parliament on the nature of defence procurements in the last two financial years.

The Defence Ministry makes defence procurements based on the security situation and requirements of the armed forces, advances in technology and the budgetary allocations.

According to information given by Minister of State for Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre to the Lok Sabha, the government inked 108 contracts aggregating Rs 1,12,736.81 crore for capital procurement of defence equipments. This includes ships, missiles, frigates, rockets, simulators, aircraft, helicopters and radars.

Bhamre revealed that the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has accorded 'Acceptance of Necessity' (AoN) for 114 cases with a total value of Rs 2,25,022 crore. This includes 155mm gun systems, helicopters, and warships.

Bhamre also highlighted that the changes in the newly promulgated Defence Procurement Procedure has provisions for taking swift decisions, promotes self-reliance and improves transparency and accountability in procurements.

Rafale fighter jets

Following the inking of the contract for 36 Rafale aircraft with France, the aircraft will be arriving in fly-away condition. Bhamre revealed that the deliveries will start from September, 2019.

S-400 and Kamov helicopters

Though India signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) with Russia for five Firing Units of S-400 Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LRSAM) system and associated equipments, and for procurement of Kamov helicopters, the terms and conditions for the supply of these equipments are yet to be negotiated.

Airborne Warning and Control System

Bhamre also revealed that that there was "no delay" in AWACS (I) project, but the delay existed in indigenous AWE&C programme. The AWE&C programme was delayed due to following issues:

• Finalization of Operational Requirements
• Delay in delivery of certified aircraft
• Incompletion of flight evaluation of the integrated systems due to modification on aircraft by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
• Major maintenance
• System complexities

He was, however, positive that the first AWE&C platform was "likely" to be inducted in December 2016. But the indigenous AWACS (I) is expected to be available from 2024.

Scorpene Submarine Project

On the leakage of details regarding Indian Navy's Scorpene submarines, which is being built by Mazagon Dockyard Limited, Bhamre said that government was "aware of media reports" and had constituted a committee enquiring into the reported leak of documents. The government is currently examining the report submitted by the committee.

LCA Tejas

Bhamre revealed that though LCA Tejas is an indigenously designed and developed aircraft, several of its parts are of foreign origin.

"Indigenous content of the LCA Tejas Aircraft is 59.7 percent by value and 75.5 percent by numbers," Bhamre said.

"Out of total 344 LRUs (Line Replaceable Units) involved in the system level of LCA, a total of 210 LRUs have been produced indigenously and balance 134 LRUs are being imported from foreign companies," he added.

He, however, said that the manufacturer was working on reducing the dependence on foreign companies. HAL is making effort to indigenise 42 units. It is also trying to rope in private players in India who can make these parts.

Export of LCA Tejas

Parrikar revealed to the Parliament that the government "proposes to export LCA Tejas to other countries." He also said that government held preliminary discussions with "few friendly countries."

The current capacity of producing LCA Tejas at HAL facility is eight per year. The government has plans to ramp it up to 16 per year progressively by 2019-20.

Ammunition manufacturing

The government has issued 14 licenses to 14 Indian private companies to manufacture ammunition. The companies that have the licences can now bid for orders.

Here is a list of companies that have been granted licenses:

1. Indtech Construction Pvt. Ltd.
2. Larsen & Tourbo Ltd., Mumbai
3. Vem Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
4. Sec Industries Pvt. Ltd.
5. Lords Vanijya Pvt. Ltd.
6. Micron Instruments Pvt. Ltd.
7. Elbit Advanced Systems Pvt. Ltd.
8. Solar Industries India Ltd.
9. Kalyani strategic system Ltd.
10. Himachal Futuristic Communications Ltd.
11. Continental Defence solution Pvt. Ltd.
12. Shan Arms Industries Pvt. Ltd.
13. Pipavav Defence and offshore engineering company Ltd.
14. Premier Explosives Ltd.
    
    http://www.ibtimes.co.in/india-inke...2014-heres-current-status-key-projects-704714

I wonder why Mahindra is not on this list yet, they are supposed to assemble M777 aren't they?

 

[tharun]

India inked 108 defence contracts since 2014; here's the current status of key projects
India inked 108 defence contracts worth 1.12 crore since last two years [Representative Image] In Picture: Indian Navy concludes Exercise Paschim Lehar.Twitter/indiannavy
The modernisation of the Indian armed forces has been a long-drawn and continuous process. The Narendra Modi government has even stressed on the need to indigenise and fast-track the entire process so that the armed forces do not suffer due to lack of crucial weapons and equipments.

On Friday, the government updated the Parliament on the nature of defence procurements in the last two financial years.

The Defence Ministry makes defence procurements based on the security situation and requirements of the armed forces, advances in technology and the budgetary allocations.

According to information given by Minister of State for Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre to the Lok Sabha, the government inked 108 contracts aggregating Rs 1,12,736.81 crore for capital procurement of defence equipments. This includes ships, missiles, frigates, rockets, simulators, aircraft, helicopters and radars.

Bhamre revealed that the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has accorded 'Acceptance of Necessity' (AoN) for 114 cases with a total value of Rs 2,25,022 crore. This includes 155mm gun systems, helicopters, and warships.

Bhamre also highlighted that the changes in the newly promulgated Defence Procurement Procedure has provisions for taking swift decisions, promotes self-reliance and improves transparency and accountability in procurements.

Rafale fighter jets

Following the inking of the contract for 36 Rafale aircraft with France, the aircraft will be arriving in fly-away condition. Bhamre revealed that the deliveries will start from September, 2019.

S-400 and Kamov helicopters

Though India signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) with Russia for five Firing Units of S-400 Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LRSAM) system and associated equipments, and for procurement of Kamov helicopters, the terms and conditions for the supply of these equipments are yet to be negotiated.

Airborne Warning and Control System

Bhamre also revealed that that there was "no delay" in AWACS (I) project, but the delay existed in indigenous AWE&C programme. The AWE&C programme was delayed due to following issues:

• Finalization of Operational Requirements
• Delay in delivery of certified aircraft
• Incompletion of flight evaluation of the integrated systems due to modification on aircraft by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
• Major maintenance
• System complexities

He was, however, positive that the first AWE&C platform was "likely" to be inducted in December 2016. But the indigenous AWACS (I) is expected to be available from 2024.

Scorpene Submarine Project

On the leakage of details regarding Indian Navy's Scorpene submarines, which is being built by Mazagon Dockyard Limited, Bhamre said that government was "aware of media reports" and had constituted a committee enquiring into the reported leak of documents. The government is currently examining the report submitted by the committee.

LCA Tejas

Bhamre revealed that though LCA Tejas is an indigenously designed and developed aircraft, several of its parts are of foreign origin.

"Indigenous content of the LCA Tejas Aircraft is 59.7 percent by value and 75.5 percent by numbers," Bhamre said.

"Out of total 344 LRUs (Line Replaceable Units) involved in the system level of LCA, a total of 210 LRUs have been produced indigenously and balance 134 LRUs are being imported from foreign companies," he added.

He, however, said that the manufacturer was working on reducing the dependence on foreign companies. HAL is making effort to indigenise 42 units. It is also trying to rope in private players in India who can make these parts.

Export of LCA Tejas

Parrikar revealed to the Parliament that the government "proposes to export LCA Tejas to other countries." He also said that government held preliminary discussions with "few friendly countries."

The current capacity of producing LCA Tejas at HAL facility is eight per year. The government has plans to ramp it up to 16 per year progressively by 2019-20.

Ammunition manufacturing

The government has issued 14 licenses to 14 Indian private companies to manufacture ammunition. The companies that have the licences can now bid for orders.

Here is a list of companies that have been granted licenses:

1. Indtech Construction Pvt. Ltd.
2. Larsen & Tourbo Ltd., Mumbai
3. Vem Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
4. Sec Industries Pvt. Ltd.
5. Lords Vanijya Pvt. Ltd.
6. Micron Instruments Pvt. Ltd.
7. Elbit Advanced Systems Pvt. Ltd.
8. Solar Industries India Ltd.
9. Kalyani strategic system Ltd.
10. Himachal Futuristic Communications Ltd.
11. Continental Defence solution Pvt. Ltd.
12. Shan Arms Industries Pvt. Ltd.
13. Pipavav Defence and offshore engineering company Ltd.
14. Premier Explosives Ltd.
    
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They didn't even mentioned P 75-I program..got clearance about three years back and still on papers..
If this announcement had done in china they would have launched a submarine by now

 

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TBAL Hyderabad to deliver Apache helicopter fuselages in 2018 to US

The TBAL facility, a joint venture between the Tata Advanced Systems Ltd and Boeing, is expected to start operations next year. Fuselage is the central body of an aircraft, to which the wings and tail assembly are attached and accommodates the crew, passengers, and cargo.

Apache is a twin engine multi-mission attack helicopter. India has ordered 15 heavy-lift helicopter Chinook and 22 Apaches, which are expected to be delivered in 2019. More than 50 per cent of the Apache helicopters currently in operation are used by the US defence forces.

"The building is being erected right now and we expect our first Apache fuselage to be delivered in the second quarter of 2018 for the US army. "So, our strategy for this factory is not to only build fuselages for the Indian Apaches. The plan is to build them for every Apache from 2018 on wards in our factory in Hyderabad," said Dave KooperSmith, Vice President, General Managar Vertical Lift of Boeing and board member of the TBAL.

"We are in the middle of negotiating over 240 aircraft for the US Army and 450 aircraft for all customers. From 2018 onwards all of those fuselages will be built in India," said KooperSmith.

For more information, Indian Companies like MKI are already among NATO suppliers. This must pull down the fears of @Kshatriya87 who argued that Indian Defence Industry will be thrown in hands of NATO suppliers.

 

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14 Licenses To 14 Indian Private Companies For Manufacture of Ammunition

Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has issued 14 licenses to 14 Indian Private companies for manufacture of ammunition. The private companies having Industrial Licenses can get the orders against competitive bidding and therefore the estimated costs in respect of ammunitions likely to be manufactured by them will not be known before hand.

The list indicating the industrial licenses is as under:

1. Indtech Construction Pvt. Ltd
2. Larsen &Tourbo Ltd, Mumbai
3. M/s Vem Technologies Pvt.Ltd
4. M/s Sec Industries Pvt. Ltd.
5. M/s Lords VanijyaPvt. Ltd.
6. M/s Micron Instruments Pvt. Ltd.
7. M/s BF Elbit Advanced Systems Pvt Ltd.
8. M/s Solar Industries India Limited
9. M/s Kalyani strategic system limited (KSSL)
10. M/s Himachal Futuristic Communications Ltd.
11. M/s Continental Defence solution Pvt. Ltd.
12. M/s Shan Arms Industries Private Limited
13. M/s Pipavav Defence and offshore engineering company Ltd.
14. M/s Premier Explosives Ltd.

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Defence Contracts Worth Nearly Rs 72,000 Crore Signed Till October

"During the current financial year (up to October), 15 contracts with value of Rs 71,953 crore have been signed with foreign vendors," MoS for Defence Subhash Bhamre told Rajya Sabha.

NEW DELHI: India has signed defense contracts worth nearly Rs 72,000 crore with foreign vendors, parliament was told on Tuesday.

"During the current financial year (up to October), 15 contracts with value of Rs 71,953 crore have been signed with foreign vendors including those from France, US, Russia, Israel, UK, and Germany for capital procurement of various defense equipment including aircraft, missiles and ammunition," Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply.

During the last financial year, the ministry has signed 17 contracts with value of Rs 29,171 crore, he added.

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The Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi has entered into the following Agreements/MoU with foreign companies for development of shipbuilding sector:

(ii) Memorandum of Understanding for Design for construction of Anti Submarine Warfare shallow water crafts for Indian Navy with M/s Alion, United State of America, signed on 11 August, 2014.

 

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ESIL Eyes Passenger Car Segment For Bullet Proof Steel

ESIL is the first Indian company to develop bullet proof steel (Representational Image)​

Essar Steel India Ltd (ESIL) Tuesday said it is in talks with vehicle body builders and car designers for using its bullet proof steel in vehicles.

ESIL is the first Indian company to develop bullet proof steel. Till date, this grade of steel is imported from developed countries. Now, ESIL has also become a part of the elite club who can produce this grade of steel. It is used in light armored vehicles and protective shields or structure.

“Having developed this product, we are now in a position to commercialize it. We are in discussion with a couple of vehicle body builders and car designers to develop passenger vehicle using our bullet proof steel,” said Vikram Amin, Executive Director, (Strategy & Business Development), Essar Steel.

The newly developed bullet proof steel absorbs the impact of a bullet traveling at a speed of 700 m/sec with hardly a dent on the surface. This steel has hardness levels above 500 BHN and is extremely tough. The product has undergone several tests and is now ready for commercial production.

There is a huge potential for this steel in India. While the armoured vehicle is a clear user segment, Essar Steel is now eyeing passenger vehicle segment. As personal security gains importance, bullet proof vehicles will have great demand in India. Such vehicles are common in the developed world, but is a novelty in India, Amin said.

As a part of its initiative to target Defense segment, it has already developed steel for use in various defense applications.

ESIL is not a new entrant in defense segment. It had been supplying DMR 249A grade, special steel for building warships, from its hot strip mill since 2001. After commissioning of 5 m wide plate mill with sophisticated heat treatment facilities in 2009, several new grades were developed and the product range for the existing grades was enhanced.

The Essar team had collaborated with Defense sector to produce grades like CDA-99, EN10025-6-S690QL, very tough steels used in heavy armored vehicles. However, the crowning glory has been the production of DMR-1700, an ultra-tough steel of yield strength 1500 Mega Pascal designed by Defense Research Development Organization.

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