http://rapidshare.de/files/40546237/SAD ... A.pdf.htmlJaeger wrote:I would be very appreciative if someone could provide another link or upload the file somewhere... for some reason am not able to access the DRDO site at all...A Sharma wrote:PINAKA:The Divine Bow
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Many thanks saar!Nitesh wrote:http://rapidshare.de/files/40546237/SAD ... A.pdf.htmlJaeger wrote: I would be very appreciative if someone could provide another link or upload the file somewhere... for some reason am not able to access the DRDO site at all...
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New Delhi (PTI): Following in the footsteps of the US Armed Forces, the Indian Army soldiers will soon be armed with laser guns to help take on militants without even firing a single shot.
The Laser Science and Technology Centre (LASTEC), a DRDO laboratory, has developed 'Laser Dazzler' -- a non-lethal gun -- for the armed forces to be used during counter-insurgency and anti-terrorist operations.
"The laser gun is a non-lethal anti-personnel weapon, which could be used to disorient or dazzle an armed soldier or a terrorist without causing any collateral damage in the process," LASTEC's Associate Director A K Maini told PTI here today.
He said the gun would flash a laser beam, which could virtually "blind" the terrorist or anti-social element for around 40 seconds - time good enough for the troops to nab the culprit.
The flash beam of the gun is two to three metres wide, which would provide better chances to the forces in disorienting the target.
"The gun can be used effectively in counter-insurgency operations and close combat battles by the defence and paramilitary forces," Maini said.
The DRDO-developed gun would be used for trials by the Army in counter-insurgency operations in the next five to six months. It would be tested in "real combat" situations in both Jammu and Kashmir and North Eastern states.
The laser guns are also fully compliant with the UN conventions, which prohibit the use of laser guns that cause permanent blindness.
http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/00 ... 251140.htm
The Laser Science and Technology Centre (LASTEC), a DRDO laboratory, has developed 'Laser Dazzler' -- a non-lethal gun -- for the armed forces to be used during counter-insurgency and anti-terrorist operations.
"The laser gun is a non-lethal anti-personnel weapon, which could be used to disorient or dazzle an armed soldier or a terrorist without causing any collateral damage in the process," LASTEC's Associate Director A K Maini told PTI here today.
He said the gun would flash a laser beam, which could virtually "blind" the terrorist or anti-social element for around 40 seconds - time good enough for the troops to nab the culprit.
The flash beam of the gun is two to three metres wide, which would provide better chances to the forces in disorienting the target.
"The gun can be used effectively in counter-insurgency operations and close combat battles by the defence and paramilitary forces," Maini said.
The DRDO-developed gun would be used for trials by the Army in counter-insurgency operations in the next five to six months. It would be tested in "real combat" situations in both Jammu and Kashmir and North Eastern states.
The laser guns are also fully compliant with the UN conventions, which prohibit the use of laser guns that cause permanent blindness.
http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/00 ... 251140.htm
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http://mihd.net/67tkju2Jaeger wrote:I would be very appreciative if someone could provide another link or upload the file somewhere... for some reason am not able to access the DRDO site at all...A Sharma wrote:PINAKA:The Divine Bow
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I guess he is referring to pitch, yaw and roll.neerajbhandari wrote: Can someone elaborate 'six degrees of freedom of trajectory' in the context of Pinaka?
Thanks in advace.
Cheers....
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Forward, Backward, up, down, left and right
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‘Lakshya’ test successful
‘Lakshya’ test successful
Balasore (Orissa): ‘Lakshya,’ the indigenously developed micro-light pilotless target aircraft, was successfully test flown on Thursday to check the validity of its engine and duration enhancement.— PTI
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I hate to write this but funcationality of DRDO looks messy.. they should concentrate on completing their ongoing projects instead of taking on new project and leaving them unfinished. we know what happend with LCA, MBT Arjun etc etc..... 
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And i hate to say this, you should first read up a bit about those two projects before whiningvishwas wrote:I hate to write this but funcationality of DRDO looks messy.. they should concentrate on completing their ongoing projects instead of taking on new project and leaving them unfinished. we know what happend with LCA, MBT Arjun etc etc.....
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DRDO develops `laser power` for Indian troops
New Delhi, Sept 25: Following in the footsteps of the US Armed Forces, the Indian Army soldiers will soon be armed with laser guns to help take on militants without even firing a single shot.
The Laser Science and Technology Centre (LASTEC), a DRDO laboratory, has developed 'Laser Dazzler' -- a non-lethal gun -- for the armed forces to be used during counter-insurgency and anti-terrorist operations.
"The laser gun is a non-lethal anti-personnel weapon, which could be used to disorient or dazzle an armed soldier or a terrorist without causing any collateral damage in the process," LASTEC's Associate Director A K Maini told reporters here today.
He said the gun would flash a laser beam, which could virtually "blind" the terrorist or anti-social element for around 40 seconds - time good enough for the troops to nab the culprit.
The flash beam of the gun is two to three metres wide, which would provide better chances to the forces in disorienting the target.
"The gun can be used effectively in counter-insurgency operations and close combat battles by the defence and paramilitary forces," Maini said.
The DRDO-developed gun would be used for trials by the Army in counter-insurgency operations in the next five to six months. It would be tested in "real combat" situations in both Jammu and Kashmir and North Eastern states.
The laser guns are also fully compliant with the UN conventions, which prohibit the use of laser guns that cause permanent blindness.
Bureau Report
http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=471759&sid=NAT
New Delhi, Sept 25: Following in the footsteps of the US Armed Forces, the Indian Army soldiers will soon be armed with laser guns to help take on militants without even firing a single shot.
The Laser Science and Technology Centre (LASTEC), a DRDO laboratory, has developed 'Laser Dazzler' -- a non-lethal gun -- for the armed forces to be used during counter-insurgency and anti-terrorist operations.
"The laser gun is a non-lethal anti-personnel weapon, which could be used to disorient or dazzle an armed soldier or a terrorist without causing any collateral damage in the process," LASTEC's Associate Director A K Maini told reporters here today.
He said the gun would flash a laser beam, which could virtually "blind" the terrorist or anti-social element for around 40 seconds - time good enough for the troops to nab the culprit.
The flash beam of the gun is two to three metres wide, which would provide better chances to the forces in disorienting the target.
"The gun can be used effectively in counter-insurgency operations and close combat battles by the defence and paramilitary forces," Maini said.
The DRDO-developed gun would be used for trials by the Army in counter-insurgency operations in the next five to six months. It would be tested in "real combat" situations in both Jammu and Kashmir and North Eastern states.
The laser guns are also fully compliant with the UN conventions, which prohibit the use of laser guns that cause permanent blindness.
Bureau Report
http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=471759&sid=NAT
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Why does my RWR start howling whenever i hear the sentence "Lakshya test fired" these days?‘Lakshya’ test successful
Balasore (Orissa): ‘Lakshya,’ the indigenously developed micro-light pilotless target aircraft, was successfully test flown on Thursday to check the validity of its engine and duration enhancement.— PTI
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Umm, do you live nearby ITR?sum wrote:Why does my RWR start howling whenever i hear the sentence "Lakshya test fired" these days?
Maybe one of it passed over your head. 
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Nirbhay first test?? Your RWR is sensing subsonic cruise missiles.vishwakarmaa wrote:Umm, do you live nearby ITR?sum wrote:Why does my RWR start howling whenever i hear the sentence "Lakshya test fired" these days?
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Just a general hunch....sombhat wrote:Nirbhay first test?? Your RWR is sensing subsonic cruise missiles.vishwakarmaa wrote: Umm, do you live nearby ITR?
After reading about how the sagarika was tested in its infancy under the Lakshya name, every such Lakhsya test seems to raise doubts nowadays....!!!
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Thanks Rahul, but Nitesh has posted the link ^^^Rahul M wrote:http://mihd.net/67tkju2Jaeger wrote: I would be very appreciative if someone could provide another link or upload the file somewhere... for some reason am not able to access the DRDO site at all...
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Sukhoi keen on Civilian aircraft plant at Nagpur.
Russian plane maker Sukhoi and Malaysia-based SKS Ventures have offered to set up an aircraft manufacturing plant and a special economic zone for production of renewable energy equipment components, besides developing a new airport at Nagpur, it was announced here on Friday.
The two companies have shown interest in creating these facilities through their Indian partner Vavasi Group in the MIHAN (Multi-modal International Hub Airport at Nagpur) project being executed by Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC), New and Renewable Energy Minister Vilas Muttemwar said here.
The proposals, which emerged out of the Vavasi group's talks with Muttemwar on setting up a mammoth renewable energy SEZ in his Lok Sabha constituency, include a seemingly irresistible solution to the vexed problem of paying acceptable compensation to the project affected people in the MIHAN-SEZ area and rehabilitating them, he added.
“The group has initially sought 400 hectares land in the MIHAN-SEZ operational area to set up a mono-crystalline growing facility, a 2,000-megawatt mono-crystalline TV (photo-voltaic) module and a float-glass plant. It will later seek 3,000 hectares in the (nearby) Butibori industrial estate to create the world's first renewable energy park,” the minister said.
“Once the SEZ gets fully operational, it would account for almost 50 percent of the current global production of renewable energy components,” Muttemwar said, adding that Vavasi has sought land in the existing MIHAN-SEZ to begin with because the proposed renewable energy SEZ will take time to get the mandatory clearances.
Simultaneously, Sukhoi would like to partner with the Vavasi group to set up an aircraft manufacturing plant in Nagpur, the minister said.Sukhoi, which is likely to sign an MoU with the Maharashtra government Oct 10, expects its plant to initially manufacture about 25 to 50 civilian aircraft per year and step up its capacity to an annual production of 100 aircraft after four years.Apart from meaning to invest euro 2 billion in the aircraft manufacturing plant, which would create 15,000 direct and 75,000 indirect jobs, Sukhoi is ready to spend whatever it takes to compensate those whose land would be acquired for the project, Muttemwar said.
SKS Ventures, which too is ready to share the compensation expenses with Sukhoi, also wants to set up a 2,000 MW captive power plant for the entire cluster of facilities they will create with an investment of euro 6 billion, the minister said. The renewable energy SEZ will create an estimated 20,000 direct and 150,000 indirect jobs, Muttemwar said, adding that the two companies are willing to accommodate one suitable candidate per affected family in their facilities.
Russian plane maker Sukhoi and Malaysia-based SKS Ventures have offered to set up an aircraft manufacturing plant and a special economic zone for production of renewable energy equipment components, besides developing a new airport at Nagpur, it was announced here on Friday.
The two companies have shown interest in creating these facilities through their Indian partner Vavasi Group in the MIHAN (Multi-modal International Hub Airport at Nagpur) project being executed by Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC), New and Renewable Energy Minister Vilas Muttemwar said here.
The proposals, which emerged out of the Vavasi group's talks with Muttemwar on setting up a mammoth renewable energy SEZ in his Lok Sabha constituency, include a seemingly irresistible solution to the vexed problem of paying acceptable compensation to the project affected people in the MIHAN-SEZ area and rehabilitating them, he added.
“The group has initially sought 400 hectares land in the MIHAN-SEZ operational area to set up a mono-crystalline growing facility, a 2,000-megawatt mono-crystalline TV (photo-voltaic) module and a float-glass plant. It will later seek 3,000 hectares in the (nearby) Butibori industrial estate to create the world's first renewable energy park,” the minister said.
“Once the SEZ gets fully operational, it would account for almost 50 percent of the current global production of renewable energy components,” Muttemwar said, adding that Vavasi has sought land in the existing MIHAN-SEZ to begin with because the proposed renewable energy SEZ will take time to get the mandatory clearances.
Simultaneously, Sukhoi would like to partner with the Vavasi group to set up an aircraft manufacturing plant in Nagpur, the minister said.Sukhoi, which is likely to sign an MoU with the Maharashtra government Oct 10, expects its plant to initially manufacture about 25 to 50 civilian aircraft per year and step up its capacity to an annual production of 100 aircraft after four years.Apart from meaning to invest euro 2 billion in the aircraft manufacturing plant, which would create 15,000 direct and 75,000 indirect jobs, Sukhoi is ready to spend whatever it takes to compensate those whose land would be acquired for the project, Muttemwar said.
SKS Ventures, which too is ready to share the compensation expenses with Sukhoi, also wants to set up a 2,000 MW captive power plant for the entire cluster of facilities they will create with an investment of euro 6 billion, the minister said. The renewable energy SEZ will create an estimated 20,000 direct and 150,000 indirect jobs, Muttemwar said, adding that the two companies are willing to accommodate one suitable candidate per affected family in their facilities.
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sum! you can switch off your RWR for sometime! Yes ! the PTA has been test fired,successfully! The mission is different this time!sum wrote:Why does my RWR start howling whenever i hear the sentence "Lakshya test fired" these days?‘Lakshya’ test successful
Balasore (Orissa): ‘Lakshya,’ the indigenously developed micro-light pilotless target aircraft, was successfully test flown on Thursday to check the validity of its engine and duration enhancement.— PTI
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CVRDE to develop unmanned infantry combat vehicle
Chennai, Sep 28: The Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) at Avadi near here has started developing unmanned infantry combat vehicle for carrying troops as a precursor to developing unmanned Future Main Battle Tank (FMBT) by 2020
Talking to mediapersons on the sidelines of SAE India Students Convention, organised by the SRM University at its campus in suburban Kattankulathur, here last evening, CVRDE Director S Sundaresh said robotic technology was being incorporated in the Russian Infantry Combat Vehicles (BMP Vehicles), which was being manufactured at Medak Plant using Russian technology.
A man base vehicle would control three unmanned vehicles to be used for surveillance, to detect Nuclear, Biological and Chemical weapons and mines.
The manned BMP vehicles being used by the Army would be converted into unmanned teleoperated autonomous vehicle, the prototype of which was demonstrated to the participants of the convention.
''We have undertaken the project last year and a full-fledged vehicle will be handed over to Army in four years' time. We are planning to hand it over to Army by 2011 for field tests, after which we will take up full scale production,'' he added.
--- UNI
http://www.newkerala.com/topstory-fullnews-27140.html
Chennai, Sep 28: The Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) at Avadi near here has started developing unmanned infantry combat vehicle for carrying troops as a precursor to developing unmanned Future Main Battle Tank (FMBT) by 2020
Talking to mediapersons on the sidelines of SAE India Students Convention, organised by the SRM University at its campus in suburban Kattankulathur, here last evening, CVRDE Director S Sundaresh said robotic technology was being incorporated in the Russian Infantry Combat Vehicles (BMP Vehicles), which was being manufactured at Medak Plant using Russian technology.
A man base vehicle would control three unmanned vehicles to be used for surveillance, to detect Nuclear, Biological and Chemical weapons and mines.
The manned BMP vehicles being used by the Army would be converted into unmanned teleoperated autonomous vehicle, the prototype of which was demonstrated to the participants of the convention.
''We have undertaken the project last year and a full-fledged vehicle will be handed over to Army in four years' time. We are planning to hand it over to Army by 2011 for field tests, after which we will take up full scale production,'' he added.
--- UNI
http://www.newkerala.com/topstory-fullnews-27140.html
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Article in PeePeeSea
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7644513.stm
India targets defence industry
By Shilpa Kannan
India Business Report, BBC World
Mahindra factory
Indian defence firms are building new plants and factories
On the outskirts of Delhi, construction is in full swing at the Mahindra Defence Systems (MDS) manufacturing plant.
The tall, glass and steel structure will soon produce armoured vehicles for the country's defence forces, making it India's first private sector plant dedicated to making military vehicles.
MDS, a division of tractor and utility firm Mahindra & Mahindra, is one of a number of local and foreign firms that hope to benefit as India takes steps to develop its fledgling defence industry.
Currently the bulk of Indian military hardware is sourced from overseas and a handful of state firms, but by 2020 the Ministry of Defence hopes to acquire 70% of defence equipment from indigenous sources.
The drive comes as India is increasing its defence budget to modernise its armed forces. Defence spending totalled $19bn (£10.6bn) in the last financial year and is expected to exceed $30bn by 2012.
Attracting investors
India began opening up its defence industry in 2001 when the government first allowed private sector participation and some foreign investment.
India's defence minister MM Pallam Raju
Indian companies really have to pull their socks up
MM Pallam Raju, India's defence minister
But private firms largely stayed away, with the exception of a few companies like L&T, Kirloskar and MDS.
In October, laws came into effect which will make it easier for Indian and foreign companies to invest in the country's defence industry
The 2008 Defence Procurement Act aims to make the industry more transparent and means companies will no longer need a license from the government to manufacture defence-related goods.
Overseas interest
Overseas companies are keen to invest in the sector even though current rules state they cannot take more than a 26% stake in an Indian defence firm.
India has an army of 1.1 million, a navy of 47,000 and the world's fourth largest air force of 120,000.
BAE Systems, the UK's largest defence firm, has applied to India's Foreign Investment Promotion Board for permission to set up a joint venture with MDS to produce vehicles and artillery equipment.
MDS would have a controlling 51% stake, with BAE holding the remainder.
Brigadier Khutub Hai, of the Mahindra group that controls MDS, says that the joint venture would allow it to bid for major multi-billion dollar defence projects, which would then be built in Mahindra facilities in India.
The plant currently being built by the firm could also become part of BAE's global supply chain, he adds.
Buyer to maker
India's Minister of State for Defence MM Pallam Raju says that India is in the process of switching from being almost exclusively a buyer of military equipment to becoming a manufacturer in its own right.
He adds that Indian defence firms should benefit from a new "offset" policy that requires foreign suppliers of defence equipment to source components and other goods from Indian companies.
However, he said that the 26% ceiling on foreign direct investment will likely remain in place.
"Indian companies really have to pull their socks up, pick up on their capabilities and get their partnerships together," he said.
New business
InfoTech Enterprises, which provides engineering design, is another company that hopes to benefit as India opens up its defence industry.
About 97% of the firm's revenues come from orders from big aerospace firms like Boeing, Dassault, Pratt & Whitney and Bombardier.
BVR Mohan Reddy of Infotech Enterprises
Infotech hopes the new law will bring in more business from overseas clients
Existing clients have promised the firm more work once they start to fulfil the offset policy requirements and must source more components in India, says BVR Mohan Reddy, chairman and managing director of InfoTech.
The company, which has nearly 8000 employees, is opening two more facilities outside Delhi as they expect their business to boom.
With the modernisation of India's armed forces expected to present defence companies with opportunities exceeding $100bn in the coming decades, it's clear that Indian firms are preparing to claim their fair share.
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India targets defence industry
By Shilpa Kannan
India Business Report, BBC World
On the outskirts of Delhi, construction is in full swing at the Mahindra Defence Systems (MDS) manufacturing plant.
The tall glass and steel structure will soon produce armoured vehicles for the country's defence forces, making it India's first private sector plant dedicated to making military vehicles.
MDS, a division of tractor and utility firm Mahindra & Mahindra, is one of a number of local and foreign firms that hope to benefit as India takes steps to develop its fledgling defence industry.
Currently the bulk of Indian military hardware is sourced from overseas and a handful of state firms, but by 2020 the Ministry of Defence hopes to acquire 70% of defence equipment from indigenous sources.
The drive comes as India is increasing its defence budget to modernise its armed forces. Defence spending totalled $19bn (£10.6bn) in the last financial year and is expected to exceed $30bn by 2012.
Attracting investors
India began opening up its defence industry in 2001 when the government first allowed private sector participation and some foreign investment.
Indian companies really have to pull their socks up
MM Pallam Raju, India's defence minister
But private firms largely stayed away, with the exception of a few companies like L&T, Kirloskar and MDS.
In October, laws came into effect which will make it easier for Indian and foreign companies to invest in the country's defence industry
The 2008 Defence Procurement Act aims to make the industry more transparent and means companies will no longer need a license from the government to manufacture defence-related goods.
Overseas interest
Overseas companies are keen to invest in the sector even though current rules state they cannot take more than a 26% stake in an Indian defence firm.
India has an army of 1.1 million, a navy of 47,000 and the world's fourth largest air force of 120,000.
BAE Systems, the UK's largest defence firm, has applied to India's Foreign Investment Promotion Board for permission to set up a joint venture with MDS to produce vehicles and artillery equipment.
MDS would have a controlling 51% stake, with BAE holding the remainder.
Brigadier Khutub Hai, of the Mahindra group that controls MDS, says that the joint venture would allow it to bid for major multi-billion dollar defence projects, which would then be built in Mahindra facilities in India.
The plant currently being built by the firm could also become part of BAE's global supply chain, he adds.
Buyer to maker
India's Minister of State for Defence MM Pallam Raju says that India is in the process of switching from being almost exclusively a buyer of military equipment to becoming a manufacturer in its own right.
He adds that Indian defence firms should benefit from a new "offset" policy that requires foreign suppliers of defence equipment to source components and other goods from Indian companies.
However, he said that the 26% ceiling on foreign direct investment will likely remain in place.
"Indian companies really have to pull their socks up, pick up on their capabilities and get their partnerships together," he said.
New business
InfoTech Enterprises, which provides engineering design, is another company that hopes to benefit as India opens up its defence industry.
About 97% of the firm's revenues come from orders from big aerospace firms like Boeing, Dassault, Pratt & Whitney and Bombardier.
Existing clients have promised the firm more work once they start to fulfil the offset policy requirements and must source more components in India, says BVR Mohan Reddy, chairman and managing director of InfoTech.
The company, which has nearly 8000 employees, is opening two more facilities outside Delhi as they expect their business to boom.
With the modernisation of India's armed forces expected to present defence companies with opportunities exceeding $100bn in the coming decades, it's clear that Indian firms are preparing to claim their fair share.
By Shilpa Kannan
India Business Report, BBC World
On the outskirts of Delhi, construction is in full swing at the Mahindra Defence Systems (MDS) manufacturing plant.
The tall glass and steel structure will soon produce armoured vehicles for the country's defence forces, making it India's first private sector plant dedicated to making military vehicles.
MDS, a division of tractor and utility firm Mahindra & Mahindra, is one of a number of local and foreign firms that hope to benefit as India takes steps to develop its fledgling defence industry.
Currently the bulk of Indian military hardware is sourced from overseas and a handful of state firms, but by 2020 the Ministry of Defence hopes to acquire 70% of defence equipment from indigenous sources.
The drive comes as India is increasing its defence budget to modernise its armed forces. Defence spending totalled $19bn (£10.6bn) in the last financial year and is expected to exceed $30bn by 2012.
Attracting investors
India began opening up its defence industry in 2001 when the government first allowed private sector participation and some foreign investment.
Indian companies really have to pull their socks up
MM Pallam Raju, India's defence minister
But private firms largely stayed away, with the exception of a few companies like L&T, Kirloskar and MDS.
In October, laws came into effect which will make it easier for Indian and foreign companies to invest in the country's defence industry
The 2008 Defence Procurement Act aims to make the industry more transparent and means companies will no longer need a license from the government to manufacture defence-related goods.
Overseas interest
Overseas companies are keen to invest in the sector even though current rules state they cannot take more than a 26% stake in an Indian defence firm.
India has an army of 1.1 million, a navy of 47,000 and the world's fourth largest air force of 120,000.
BAE Systems, the UK's largest defence firm, has applied to India's Foreign Investment Promotion Board for permission to set up a joint venture with MDS to produce vehicles and artillery equipment.
MDS would have a controlling 51% stake, with BAE holding the remainder.
Brigadier Khutub Hai, of the Mahindra group that controls MDS, says that the joint venture would allow it to bid for major multi-billion dollar defence projects, which would then be built in Mahindra facilities in India.
The plant currently being built by the firm could also become part of BAE's global supply chain, he adds.
Buyer to maker
India's Minister of State for Defence MM Pallam Raju says that India is in the process of switching from being almost exclusively a buyer of military equipment to becoming a manufacturer in its own right.
He adds that Indian defence firms should benefit from a new "offset" policy that requires foreign suppliers of defence equipment to source components and other goods from Indian companies.
However, he said that the 26% ceiling on foreign direct investment will likely remain in place.
"Indian companies really have to pull their socks up, pick up on their capabilities and get their partnerships together," he said.
New business
InfoTech Enterprises, which provides engineering design, is another company that hopes to benefit as India opens up its defence industry.
About 97% of the firm's revenues come from orders from big aerospace firms like Boeing, Dassault, Pratt & Whitney and Bombardier.
Existing clients have promised the firm more work once they start to fulfil the offset policy requirements and must source more components in India, says BVR Mohan Reddy, chairman and managing director of InfoTech.
The company, which has nearly 8000 employees, is opening two more facilities outside Delhi as they expect their business to boom.
With the modernisation of India's armed forces expected to present defence companies with opportunities exceeding $100bn in the coming decades, it's clear that Indian firms are preparing to claim their fair share.
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mukul, you have posted the same article as the one posted above ! 
please check if the thing has been already posted before you do so.
please check if the thing has been already posted before you do so.
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Boss log what does HVF Jabalpur make these days?
Once upon a time they used have good tool room, I dont know what its staus is.
They used to make Shakti Man, Jonga jeeps (Nissan Patrol). But never learned to make any thing of their own even after scores of years of assembling CKDs, manufacturing (from TOT). What a callosal waste.
Any input to contradict my opinion is well appreciated.
TIA
Once upon a time they used have good tool room, I dont know what its staus is.
They used to make Shakti Man, Jonga jeeps (Nissan Patrol). But never learned to make any thing of their own even after scores of years of assembling CKDs, manufacturing (from TOT). What a callosal waste.
Any input to contradict my opinion is well appreciated.
TIA
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India enhances anti-submarine warfare capability
India enhances anti-submarine warfare capability
S. Anandan
Kochi: Even as Pakistan prides itself as the first South Asian country to commission into service a diesel-electric submarine, PNS Hamza, which has an air-independent propulsion system, India is on the threshold of perfecting its indigenous state-of-the-art underwater surveillance mechanism as part of its Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) programme.
Nagan, the low frequency active-cum-passive towed array sonar system developed by the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), Kochi, with support from industrial partners such as Bharat Electronics (BE), Larsen and Toubro (L&T), Uniflex Cables and Keltron, is in the advanced stage of user evaluation trials.
Presently, the Navy operates passive only towed array sonar system from Thales (France) onboard a few platforms such as INS Mumbai, a Delhi-class guided missile destroyer.
“Nagan marks a major technological breakthrough as it is capable of long-range detection. It is meant for fitment onboard surface ships,” NPOL Director S. Ananthanarayanan told The Hindu. The NPOL, along with the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam, had earlier developed Maareech, an anti-torpedo system with towed and expendable decoys. The Hindu has learnt that the Navy has already placed orders with BE for three torpedo defence systems that would be installed on ships at the Mazagaon Dock Limited.
Nagan, however, is a more complex system. “Towed array sonar system consists of a sensor array that is towed behind a submarine or surface ship. It is basically a long array of hydrophones that is trailed behind the ship using a long cable when deployed. The hydrophones are placed at equal distance on the array. This sonar is much more effective in detecting and classifying the vessels being tracked at variable depths, as noise due to turbulence of own-ship propulsion will not corrupt the signals received from the target,” said Mr. Ananthanarayanan.
“Anti-submarine warfare addresses the technological challenges of detecting quieter targets in increasingly noisy environment and the issues of detection and decoying of torpedoes. Development of passive towed array sonars during the last two decades has increased detection ranges against relatively silent submarines by an order of magnitude over the ranges obtained by the commonly used hull-mounted active sonars. Indigenous development of towed arrays over the past two decades has led to substantial competence build-up and growth of several Indian industries, in the field of electro-hydraulic winches, high density underwater connectors, electro-opto-mechanical tow cables, acoustic sensors, electronic cabinets, high performance polymer strength members and the like.”
Challenges in towed array systems lie in the deployment and retrieval of array and the understanding of the dynamic interplay of oceanic conditions and tactical scenarios. Snapping of fibre optic cable because of hydrodynamic drag and excessive deployment, and retrieval time had been major issues in the initial stages. Those, however, have been overcome.
Nagan was tested on board an offshore patrol vessel and the trials were successful.
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John.. it's VFJ (Vehicle Factory Jabalpur)
Will get more details out here..
http://ofbindia.gov.in/units/index.php? ... ts&lang=en
Will get more details out here..
http://ofbindia.gov.in/units/index.php? ... ts&lang=en
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Indegenous AIP Submarine in 4 to 5 Years.
The Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) hopes to develop an indigenous Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) submarine in four to five years, chief controller, Research and Development, Dr A Sivathanu Pillai has said.
Research and development work was going on at the DRDO Naval Material Research Laboratory (NMRL) in Mumbai to develop hydrogen-based fuel cells for the diesel-powered submarines, Dr Pillai told mediapersons.
"NMRL already has developed number of fuel cells," Pillai, who was at Trikkakara near here in connection with a national symposium at the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), said.
Diesel power submarines will have to surface everyday for air, while the hydrogen based technology is new and presently not operational anywhere in the world. "It is being developed by one or two countries. We are also going to develop that technology and that will be installed in the diesel submarines," he said.
The hydrogen based technology could enable submarines operate for long duration, may be 20 to 25 days under water, he said.To a query, he said while Pakistan got AIP developed by France last month under the deal to purchase the Agosta submarines, India would be able to develop the technology indigenously.
India may also go in for AIP system from France or some other countries for the six submarines that are being constructed at Mazgaon. "But, we are not interested in that system and want a better system that is based on hydrogen," Pillai said.
The Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) hopes to develop an indigenous Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) submarine in four to five years, chief controller, Research and Development, Dr A Sivathanu Pillai has said.
Research and development work was going on at the DRDO Naval Material Research Laboratory (NMRL) in Mumbai to develop hydrogen-based fuel cells for the diesel-powered submarines, Dr Pillai told mediapersons.
"NMRL already has developed number of fuel cells," Pillai, who was at Trikkakara near here in connection with a national symposium at the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), said.
Diesel power submarines will have to surface everyday for air, while the hydrogen based technology is new and presently not operational anywhere in the world. "It is being developed by one or two countries. We are also going to develop that technology and that will be installed in the diesel submarines," he said.
The hydrogen based technology could enable submarines operate for long duration, may be 20 to 25 days under water, he said.To a query, he said while Pakistan got AIP developed by France last month under the deal to purchase the Agosta submarines, India would be able to develop the technology indigenously.
India may also go in for AIP system from France or some other countries for the six submarines that are being constructed at Mazgaon. "But, we are not interested in that system and want a better system that is based on hydrogen," Pillai said.
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oops stand corrected. BTW I did visit the site you mentioned to posting, but there is no information about any products except they make transmissions, and some vehicle designed by TATA and AL.Himanshu wrote:John.. it's VFJ (Vehicle Factory Jabalpur)
Will get more details out here..
http://ofbindia.gov.in/units/index.php? ... ts&lang=en
This is the sort of gargbage that our OF do, the capicty installed there and the machinery there would be gold mine to produce or atleast huge number of Nano's in worst case scenario.
They had experience with shakthi man, Jonga, but there after they never built anything from the accumulated experience.
I have seen this in many OF very sad state of affairs.
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JS
Apparently the work at Jabalpur is so shoddy that AL will not provide warranty on VFJ assembled stallions!
Apparently the work at Jabalpur is so shoddy that AL will not provide warranty on VFJ assembled stallions!
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DRDO ready for joint research with Indian auto players
Chennai Oct 3 (IANS) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is ready to extend financial support to promote a common automotive research body to develop new products, said a top defence scientist. “World over technologies developed for defence use, later come to the usage of the masses. There are a lot of areas where DRDO and the domestic auto industry can work together,” P. Sivakumar, project director (Arjun), Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment said here Friday.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) conference on Automotive R&D Trends 2015, Sivakumar said the organisation has already mooted the idea to SAEINDIA - the engineering society for advanced mobility.
According to him, a separate research organisation could be floated in which auto industry players can be members.
“Today many hi-tech products - like sensors - that are fitted in Indian cars are imported. Such items can be developed by a common research body for the larger benefit of the auto industry,” he added.
http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/sci ... 03141.html
Chennai Oct 3 (IANS) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is ready to extend financial support to promote a common automotive research body to develop new products, said a top defence scientist. “World over technologies developed for defence use, later come to the usage of the masses. There are a lot of areas where DRDO and the domestic auto industry can work together,” P. Sivakumar, project director (Arjun), Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment said here Friday.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) conference on Automotive R&D Trends 2015, Sivakumar said the organisation has already mooted the idea to SAEINDIA - the engineering society for advanced mobility.
According to him, a separate research organisation could be floated in which auto industry players can be members.
“Today many hi-tech products - like sensors - that are fitted in Indian cars are imported. Such items can be developed by a common research body for the larger benefit of the auto industry,” he added.
http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/sci ... 03141.html
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IAF to switch over to modern communication system
Nagpur (PTI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) will soon switch over to a modern communication system - AFNET, with foolproof security in the areas of operation, maintenance and administration, a top IAF official said on Tuesday.
"We are not importing any foreign technology for the new Air Force Network (AFNET) but are doing it indigenously. Work is being carried out on an optic fibre technology and simultaneously through satellite," IAF Maintenance Command Air Officer Commanding-in-chief Air Marshal Gautam Nayyar told PTI here.
"This will improve and enhance the communication network with broadband and help transfer of data and information quickly," Nayyar said.
All maintenance work carried out on fighter aircraft at base repair depots will be through e-documentation and data like age of aircraft, replacement of oil and particular components, history of accidents and safety record will be transmitted to depots when the aircarft is sent there, Nayyar said adding soon all work would be paperless.
The all-India network which IAF is depending on at present is quite old and we have decided to be on par with modern times, he said.
Nagpur (PTI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) will soon switch over to a modern communication system - AFNET, with foolproof security in the areas of operation, maintenance and administration, a top IAF official said on Tuesday.
"We are not importing any foreign technology for the new Air Force Network (AFNET) but are doing it indigenously. Work is being carried out on an optic fibre technology and simultaneously through satellite," IAF Maintenance Command Air Officer Commanding-in-chief Air Marshal Gautam Nayyar told PTI here.
"This will improve and enhance the communication network with broadband and help transfer of data and information quickly," Nayyar said.
All maintenance work carried out on fighter aircraft at base repair depots will be through e-documentation and data like age of aircraft, replacement of oil and particular components, history of accidents and safety record will be transmitted to depots when the aircarft is sent there, Nayyar said adding soon all work would be paperless.
The all-India network which IAF is depending on at present is quite old and we have decided to be on par with modern times, he said.
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Govt rejects Mahindra's JV with BAE Systems
Wed Oct 8, 2008 7:19pm IST
Wed Oct 8, 2008 7:19pm IST
Didn't quite get it. BAeHAL is also there with similar agreement.NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The government on Wednesday said in a statement it had rejected Mahindra & Mahindra's proposed joint venture with BAE Systems for land mine protected vehicles.
Mahindra was to hold a 51 percent stake, while BAE was to have the remaining share in the JV.
"Mahindra & Mahindra and BAE Systems are disappointed that approval is not forthcoming at this stage for the proposed 49 percent foreign shareholding in the intended Indian Land Systems Joint Venture," the two companies said in a joint statement.
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PSU good-good & Private bad-badskher wrote:Govt rejects Mahindra's JV with BAE Systems
Wed Oct 8, 2008 7:19pm IST
Didn't quite get it. BAeHAL is also there with similar agreement.NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The government on Wednesday said in a statement it had rejected Mahindra & Mahindra's proposed joint venture with BAE Systems for land mine protected vehicles.
Mahindra was to hold a 51 percent stake, while BAE was to have the remaining share in the JV.
"Mahindra & Mahindra and BAE Systems are disappointed that approval is not forthcoming at this stage for the proposed 49 percent foreign shareholding in the intended Indian Land Systems Joint Venture," the two companies said in a joint statement.
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Agreement between BAE and HAL is for licensed manufacture of Trainer Aircrafts, not for making Nuts and screw-drivers.skher wrote:Govt rejects Mahindra's JV with BAE Systems
Wed Oct 8, 2008 7:19pm IST
Didn't quite get it. BAeHAL is also there with similar agreement.NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The government on Wednesday said in a statement it had rejected Mahindra & Mahindra's proposed joint venture with BAE Systems for land mine protected vehicles.
Mahindra was to hold a 51 percent stake, while BAE was to have the remaining share in the JV.
"Mahindra & Mahindra and BAE Systems are disappointed that approval is not forthcoming at this stage for the proposed 49 percent foreign shareholding in the intended Indian Land Systems Joint Venture," the two companies said in a joint statement.
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Anti-mine vehicles don't fall in "high-technology" category. So why allow BAE in that sector and throw prices of junk through roof?
Good decision.
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Who is stopping Mahindra to make anti-mine vehicles, on their own? They have license.Katare wrote: PSU good-good & Private bad-bad
If they need BAE(an aircraft maker)'s help to make even nuts and bolts technology then its their problem.
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baeHAL offers both HAL tech and Bae items. similar venture is with HALbit with elbit systems. in this case, i think vishwakarmaa is right. this was screwdriver assembly and govt gave mahindra a signal that they were not fools.skher wrote:Didn't quite get it. BAeHAL is also there with similar agreement.
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BAE is not strictly an aircraft maker anymore, they have a large land systems division, including Bofors, Hägglunds (makers of the CV 90 Tank) and the South African company that made the Casspir mine protected vehicles that the forces had previously bought. They also own Vickers and make the Challenger 2 tank. So they are a very suitable partner to collaborate with.vishwakarmaa wrote:Who is stopping Mahindra to make anti-mine vehicles, on their own? They have license.Katare wrote: PSU good-good & Private bad-bad
If they need BAE(an aircraft maker)'s help to make even nuts and bolts technology then its their problem.
But i agree with you, Mahindra was probably trying to do assemble stuff from a foreign make and design and pass it off as their own innovation (as they did with the Israeli high mobility vehicle) and the govt wised up to it.
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israeli high mobility vehicle at least they integrated a design and did a lot of effort in producing it. here i think it was pure screwdriver assembly by putting together kits and mod said are baba what have u done to get concession? nice try by mahindra even so. they even held a press conference saying how disappointed they were. 
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Although the invite is for Alumni/Students; however I know that the department is usually more than eager to have interested folks attend. The agenda this time is GREAT -- all those in and around Mumbai try and make it. (Admins can we have a separate notice/alert/thread for it for a few days?)
Dear Alumnus,
The Aerospace Engineering Association is elated to invite you to its
annual aviation festival, Zephyr, which has been successfully
conducted for the past 6 years. Zephyr is the only festival of its
kind which provides a platform for students and industry experts to
come together and share ideas with a motive to promote innovation in
aviation.
We plan to make Zephyr-08 the biggest and most successful event as
compared to its predecessors. The three day festival kicks off on the
10th October, 2008 at 7 pm. Following are the highlights of the
festival and
we would be greatly honored by your presence. Hope to see you all there.
Day 1:
Opening Ceremony - (10th October, 7 PM, F.C.Kohli Auditorium)
Dr. Mayank Vahia, - (10th October, 7.30 PM, F.C.Kohli Auditorium)
Dr. Mayank N. Vahia is a scientist working at the Tata Institute of
Fundamental Research since 1979. Dr Vahia will be delivering a lecture
entitled "On the irrelevance of being Pluto" in which talk about the
dramatic removal of Pluto as one of the planets of the Solar System
Day 2
Dr. Daniel Raymer - (11th October, 9:30AM, F.C.Kohli Auditorium)
Dan Raymer is President of the design and consulting company,
Conceptual Research Corporation. He was the Director-Advanced Design
at Lockheed and worked on various projects including the F-22
Dr. Tessy Thomas, - (11th October, 11:30AM, F.C.Kohli Auditorium)
Dr Thomas is currently associate project director of the 3,000 km
range Agni-III missile project. Dr Thomas will be delivering a lecture
on Missile Technology in India giving unique insights into her work.
Ornithopter Workshop - (11th October, 2PM, Institute Classroom 1)
The workshop will be conducted by Mr. Nathan Chronister, who founded a
company called the Ornithopter Zone, which produces model kits that
allow people to build their own flying mechanical birds. He has
studied the design of these flapping-wing aircraft called
"ornithopters" for 20 years.
Airshow " MAV Exhibition" (11th October, 4:30PM, SAC Grounds)
RC planes and helicopters zipping through the sky performing
mind-boggling stunts and for the first time in Zephyr, watch the
"Dogfight", a fight for the ultimate dominance.
Day 3
Aero-Camp, The Un-Conference - (12th October, 9AM, IRCC Auditorium)
Zephyr 2008 brings you the Un-Conference of all "Conferences", a one
of its kind, never seen before BarCamp and that too totally related to
Aerospace. Students will be given the platform to share ideas and
discuss
innovations in aerospace engineering.
Closing Ceremony - (12th October, 6 PM, IRCC Auditorium)
For more details about other events at Zephyr-08, please visit
www.aero.iitb.ac.in/zephyr
With Sincere Regards,
Aadil Shah
General Secretary
Aerospace Engineering Department
IIT Bombay
Dear Alumnus,
The Aerospace Engineering Association is elated to invite you to its
annual aviation festival, Zephyr, which has been successfully
conducted for the past 6 years. Zephyr is the only festival of its
kind which provides a platform for students and industry experts to
come together and share ideas with a motive to promote innovation in
aviation.
We plan to make Zephyr-08 the biggest and most successful event as
compared to its predecessors. The three day festival kicks off on the
10th October, 2008 at 7 pm. Following are the highlights of the
festival and
we would be greatly honored by your presence. Hope to see you all there.
Day 1:
Opening Ceremony - (10th October, 7 PM, F.C.Kohli Auditorium)
Dr. Mayank Vahia, - (10th October, 7.30 PM, F.C.Kohli Auditorium)
Dr. Mayank N. Vahia is a scientist working at the Tata Institute of
Fundamental Research since 1979. Dr Vahia will be delivering a lecture
entitled "On the irrelevance of being Pluto" in which talk about the
dramatic removal of Pluto as one of the planets of the Solar System
Day 2
Dr. Daniel Raymer - (11th October, 9:30AM, F.C.Kohli Auditorium)
Dan Raymer is President of the design and consulting company,
Conceptual Research Corporation. He was the Director-Advanced Design
at Lockheed and worked on various projects including the F-22
Dr. Tessy Thomas, - (11th October, 11:30AM, F.C.Kohli Auditorium)
Dr Thomas is currently associate project director of the 3,000 km
range Agni-III missile project. Dr Thomas will be delivering a lecture
on Missile Technology in India giving unique insights into her work.
Ornithopter Workshop - (11th October, 2PM, Institute Classroom 1)
The workshop will be conducted by Mr. Nathan Chronister, who founded a
company called the Ornithopter Zone, which produces model kits that
allow people to build their own flying mechanical birds. He has
studied the design of these flapping-wing aircraft called
"ornithopters" for 20 years.
Airshow " MAV Exhibition" (11th October, 4:30PM, SAC Grounds)
RC planes and helicopters zipping through the sky performing
mind-boggling stunts and for the first time in Zephyr, watch the
"Dogfight", a fight for the ultimate dominance.
Day 3
Aero-Camp, The Un-Conference - (12th October, 9AM, IRCC Auditorium)
Zephyr 2008 brings you the Un-Conference of all "Conferences", a one
of its kind, never seen before BarCamp and that too totally related to
Aerospace. Students will be given the platform to share ideas and
discuss
innovations in aerospace engineering.
Closing Ceremony - (12th October, 6 PM, IRCC Auditorium)
For more details about other events at Zephyr-08, please visit
www.aero.iitb.ac.in/zephyr
With Sincere Regards,
Aadil Shah
General Secretary
Aerospace Engineering Department
IIT Bombay
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Jupiter effects radar integration for IAF
Jupiter Strategic Technologies, a software product firm owned by Member of Parliament Rajeev Chandrasekhar, has implemented a Pilot Integrated Air Command and Control System for Indian Air Force at its base in Thiruvananthapuram.
According to an official statement from Jupiter, this system Integrates the radar pictures of the IAF, Navy and the civil radars in the Southern Peninsula through a multi-radar data fusion software and presents the complete air situation picture of the peninsula in real time in the headquarters.
“Indian Military, IAF, Navy and Civil radars have been integrated in real time. This is a leap in indigenous capability,” the statement added.
According to Jupiter officials, Sound Multi Sensor Algorithm provides unambiguous tracking of aircraft. The system also provides facilities to support Air Defence functions like automatic surveillance, identification, threat evaluation, interception and recovery. The system would increase the operational preparedness of the Southern Air Command and aid in optimum utilisation of the air defence resources, an official from Jupiter detailed.
Detailing the advantages of this solution, the official said that this system would enable the IAF to have a bird’s eye view of the air space in the entire southern theatre. “The coverage extends from the Bay of Bengal to Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and major part of Sri Lanka.
With this system IAF would be able to monitor all civil and military air movements and avoid civil aircraft straying into unauthorised air space like the Purulia incident which happened a few years ago,” he noted.
The statement further noted that this system is ideally suited to Southern Air Command for implementing their ‘Flexi Air Space’ concept where the civil and military aviation coexist. The system also provides ample opportunity to integrate more radars into it in future.
Jupiter Strategic Technologies, a software product firm owned by Member of Parliament Rajeev Chandrasekhar, has implemented a Pilot Integrated Air Command and Control System for Indian Air Force at its base in Thiruvananthapuram.
According to an official statement from Jupiter, this system Integrates the radar pictures of the IAF, Navy and the civil radars in the Southern Peninsula through a multi-radar data fusion software and presents the complete air situation picture of the peninsula in real time in the headquarters.
“Indian Military, IAF, Navy and Civil radars have been integrated in real time. This is a leap in indigenous capability,” the statement added.
According to Jupiter officials, Sound Multi Sensor Algorithm provides unambiguous tracking of aircraft. The system also provides facilities to support Air Defence functions like automatic surveillance, identification, threat evaluation, interception and recovery. The system would increase the operational preparedness of the Southern Air Command and aid in optimum utilisation of the air defence resources, an official from Jupiter detailed.
Detailing the advantages of this solution, the official said that this system would enable the IAF to have a bird’s eye view of the air space in the entire southern theatre. “The coverage extends from the Bay of Bengal to Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and major part of Sri Lanka.
With this system IAF would be able to monitor all civil and military air movements and avoid civil aircraft straying into unauthorised air space like the Purulia incident which happened a few years ago,” he noted.
The statement further noted that this system is ideally suited to Southern Air Command for implementing their ‘Flexi Air Space’ concept where the civil and military aviation coexist. The system also provides ample opportunity to integrate more radars into it in future.