CHALLENGES BEFORE HAL'S EXPORT POTENTIAL

Despite the sad history of helicopters it has made and the allegations of corruption involving some of its former officials, who are now under the radar of the investigating agencies, SHREYA MUNDHRA writes how the present leadership of the HAL is optimistic of its products finding markets abroad

AGNI-PRIME IS READY TO BE INDUCTED

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully flight-tested the new-generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile- Agni-P (Agni-Prime) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island on October 21.

SETTING THE STANDARDS HIGHER

AMIT COWSHISH argues why an overarching agency like the proposed Defence Capability Acquisition Organisation is required at the earliest to coordinate indigenisation efforts, ensure deeper involvement of the private sector, develop nimble procedures, provide generous funding, and engage with other scientific institutions, innovators, foreign entities, and the academia

INDIGENISATION OF AIRCRAFT ENGINES

Unless India develops its own aero-engines as an urgent strategic imperative, there cannot be any true self-reliance in defence, explains GIRISH LINGANNA

THE ROTARY-WING PUNCH

With tactical-level challenges looming in India’s neighbourhood, it is high time for the Indian armed forces to rapidly brush up rotorcraft capabilities, writes AMARTYA SINHA

"THE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO FORM A DEDICATED STRATEGY"

Continued involvement of the government through ISRO and the private sector with their agility, should build up capabilities for overseas markets in building satellites, launches, and ground segment equipment, which will help to raise the year-on-year growth rate significantly, says ANIL PRAKASH, Director General, SIA-India, in this interview with GEOPOLITICS.

“GA-ASI IS WELL INVESTED IN EXPANDING INTO THE INDIAN UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS SPACE”

We feel that the time is ripe for global UAS companies to participate in India’s vision plan for UAS, says DR. VIVEK LALL, Chief Executive, General Atomics Global Corporation, in this conversation with Geopotitics

“RAFAEL WAS A PIONEER IN ESTABLISHING A 49 PERCENT FDI JV IN INDIA"

By creating an ecosystem of over 100 local manufacturers, most of them MSMEs, we have successfully transferred production capabilities and know-how to our partners, says Brig. Gen. Ret.) ARIEL KARO, Executive Vice President for Marketing Business Development, Rafael, in this conversation with Geopotitics.

A VERY CLOSE RACE

Will Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet combat aircraft outshine Dassault Aviation's Rafale arine jet as the Indian Navy's deck-based fighter? ARITRA BANERJEE asks experts for an answer

GLOBALISING ARMS PRODUCTION

Arguing why Indian arms production needs to move beyond "Make in India" to "Make Indian in a global environment", AMIT GUPTA suggests that a beginning can be made with an Indo-Russian partnership in Central Asia

HAL'S JOURNEY TO GLOBAL PROMINENCE

With nearly eight decades of experience, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has now its plate full with orders. But there is still a mismatch between its ambition and ability, writes

"WE FORESEE INDIA AS NOT JUST A CUSTOMER, BUT ALSO AS A PROMISING PARTNER IN THE APAC REGION"

Although Embraer has substantial offerings to India in diverse fields like Defense, Aerospace, Civil Aviation, & Space, etc., particularly in the field of Defense and Aerospace/Aviation, Embraer can help India achieve global exporter status and a critical supplier in the global supply chain, thus also attain its goal of becoming self-reliant, says JACKSON SCHNEIDER, President & CEO, Embraer Defense & Security, in this conversation with GEOPOLITICS.

TRANSFORMATIVE CHALLENGES

The Indian Air Force needs to maintain its technological edge over adversaries, as aerial warfare enters an age of transformation and the service itself struggles to maintain its sanctioned combat strength. A report.

“OUR SOURCING FROM INDIA STANDS AT 1 BILLION A YEAR FROM 300+ SUPPLIERS WHO ARE PART OF THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN"

There are several examples where our Indian partners are global suppliers of critical parts on Boeing’s defence airplanes. We are developing MSMEs in support of our commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat. In fact, 25 percent of our suppliers from India are MSMEs, shares, SALIL GUPTE, President, Boeing India, in this interaction with Geopotitics

MAKING MOST OUT OF DEFEXPO-2022

In order to derive the maximum benefit from the forthcoming exhibition, the Ministry of Defence should listen more than they speak at the event, argues AMIT COWSHISH

RANSFORMING SEAMLESSLY FROM AIR-RELATED" TO “SPACE- RELATED“

Indian Air Force is closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine and examining the lessons arising out of the conflict.

DOES INDIA’S NEW CDS HAVE CEREMONIAL OR SUBSTANTIAL POWER?

As the head of the Department of Military Affairs, the CDS also has to facilitate the h restructuring of military commands for an optimal utilisation of resources. This would be achieved by bringing about jointness in operations, writes Prakash Nanda.

Ramco Systems’ US subsidiary opens new offices

Global aviation software provider Ramco Systems Corporation, USA (RSC) is continuing to expand its footprint into the North American defence market.

TAS approved for 'aero' domain

Rattanindia Enterprise Ltd (REL)’s subsidiary- Throttle Aerospace Systems (TAS) has received an approval to migrate its website to Aero Domain. Created in 2002 and operated by SITA, ‘aero’ is the first top-level domain based on a single industrial theme.

HAL to open office in Malaysia

HAL has signed an MoU for establishing an office in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) in the presence of Dr Ajay Kumar, Secretary, Defence. The MoU was signed by Ravi K, GM, LCA, HAL and Major (R) Mohd Husairi Bin Mat Zain of Forte Drus, the official representative of HAL in Malaysia.

Russia unveils KH-69 stealth cruise missile

Russia's Tactical Missile Corporation displayed a new stealth cruise missile, the Kh-69 at the Army-2022 exhibition near Moscow.

China showcases two-seater stealth J-20 in combat camouflage

The People’s Liberation Army Air Force of China has released for the first time a photo of a two-seat version of its J-20 fifth-generation twin-engine stealth fighter, dressed in Chinese Air Force camouflage.

Camcopter S-100 to be deployed by UK’s MCA

Bristow, the global leader in vertical flight has been awarded a 10-year contract by the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) to deliver the SecondGeneration Search and Rescue (UKSAR2G) programme.

Rosoboronexport unveils advanced weaponry at ARMY-2022

Rosoboronexport hosted more than 70 delegations from 50 countries representing various regions of the world during the 8th ARMY-2022 International Military-Technical Forum, which was held from August 15 to 21, at the Patriot Convention and Exhibition Centre of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

Indian Navy @ 75

Indian Navy ships to foreign ports

IAF participates in exercise pitch black 2022

An Indian Air Force contingent is in Australia for participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2022 being held from 19 Aug to 08 Sep in Darwin.

Conference on advanced naval technologies

The conference was aimed to provide a platform by Indian Navy to achieve synergy

Visit of CISC and services' Vice Chiefs to IAC

Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) along with the Vice Chiefs of all three Services visited Southern Naval Command, Kochi from August 4 to 5, 2022.

ARTILLERY CAPABILITY IS NOT SIMPLY A GUN, IT IS THE WHOLE SYSTEM

Long-range is not a case of conducting a few trials, it is a case of standing hundreds of rounds in high charges, without any incident, even in very harsh climatic conditions, and all of this with very high precision, says OLIVIER FORT COLONEL (RETD.) Artillery Marketing Director, Nexter, and former French Artillery Capability and Doctrine Director

US Is Not Happy With Israel, For Its Alliance With Foe China

For Israel, the partnership with the US is not simply strategic but at the very core of its existential matrix. The India partnership, on the other hand, is often described as one made in heaven. But why is China then such a dominant Israeli partner? PRAKASH NANDA dissects the American unhappiness at this strange alliance