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American armament major Lockheed Martin is bidding to make its first major defence sale to India by offering medium capacity transport aircraft C-130J as a fast-reaction carrier for special forces.
The American company, which will be the largest US exhibitor at the forthcoming Def Expo, is also making a bid to sell its new anti-submarine MH-60R helicopters and the latest version of its long-range surveillance aircraft P3C-Orions.
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sounds like they got the feelers of f-16 would not make up for the IAF mrca requirement.
American armament major Lockheed Martin is bidding to make its first major defence sale to India by offering medium capacity transport aircraft C-130J as a fast-reaction carrier for special forces.
The American company, which will be the largest US exhibitor at the forthcoming Def Expo, is also making a bid to sell its new anti-submarine MH-60R helicopters and the latest version of its long-range surveillance aircraft P3C-Orions.
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sounds like they got the feelers of f-16 would not make up for the IAF mrca requirement.
I look forward to meet you. I will be at DEF EXPO on 31 Jan and 2 Feb.Mandeep wrote:Here's one very enthusiastic participant for a BR Meet during the Defexpo !
Regards
Kersi
Contat me on kersikdotiwalla@rediffmail.com
I look forward to meet you. I will be at DEF EXPO on 31 Jan and 2 Feb.Shankar wrote:Austin -can i meet u in delhi -e mail me if u can
Regards
Kersi
Contat me on kersikdotiwalla@rediffmail.com
Reaching delhi 26th afternoon and will be there 27 /28th late afternoon back pune - would love to meet all u guys in the evenings for an impromptu br meet -mail me at ghoshsh@vsnl.com and we can firm up the meet .
Mate , Its alright with me , But I still need to get some go ahead on leave , Failing which my dreams will lie shattered.Austin,
Is it fine if i give you a question list for DEFEXPO. Won't make you run around since most questions will be related to Phalcon AWACS & 2052 AESA [Elta], EW & DAS [Elbit & Elisra], Python-5[Rafale], maybe 1 or 2 for Thales ? Thats all.
Let me know if its alright with you.
thanks buddy i will compose my question list and put it out here soon. I mean 1 or maybe 2 days.Austin wrote:Mate , Its alright with me , But I still need to get some go ahead on leave , Failing which my dreams will lie shattered.Austin,
Is it fine if i give you a question list for DEFEXPO. Won't make you run around since most questions will be related to Phalcon AWACS & 2052 AESA [Elta], EW & DAS [Elbit & Elisra], Python-5[Rafale], maybe 1 or 2 for Thales ? Thats all.
Let me know if its alright with you.
Lockheed Martin exploring Indian defence patronage
The American company, which will be largest US exhibitor at the forthcoming Def-Expo 2006, is also making a bid to sell its new anti-submarine MH-60R helicopters and the latest version of its long-range surveillance aircraft P3C-Orions.
On display from its stable apart from the F-16s, will be P3C Orions, and the PAC. Lockheed will also exhibit the F-16s cockpit, simulator and the Javeline missile, on show.
“This is a corporate show and is a big deal for us. Some of our projects on display are currently under discussions between government to government, and the others which can have applicability to the services,”he added.
The US major seems to have its first major setback, with the Indian Navy opting for the Russian IL-38s instead of the state of the art P3C Orions.
According to highly placed sources, “even though the US company has the top of the class technology, the fear of sanctions is looming large in anything that is being offered to the Indian armed forces.”
However, undeterred by this, Lockheed Martin is offering medium capacity transport aircraft C-130J as a fast-reaction carrier for special forces.
The company wants to enter the Indian market with the sale of a squadron of these highly manoeverable aircrafts, which have the capability to fly without navigational aids and operate from short and unprepared runways, he said.
Also during the show, the company will be, for the first time, have a Network Centric warfare briefing. “This has all taken a new dimension for defence forces to maximise their capability. We have the expertise in these areas and we feel we have much to offer to the Indian forces,” the managing director pointed out.
they will soon realize how to talk/behave with us. Let MRCA deal will be an open slap on their face. I can imagine what will be going in minds of LM and Boeing as they see a 10+ billion dollar market going to france, israel and russia consistently.Singha wrote:the US ambassador cant spend a day without opening his mouth and threatening india and they expect us to buy american gear in bulk.
I got my media accreidiation invitation today from Organisers....who else are coming? Please let me know any questions for any one in Defxpo from those unlucky who are not coming here.
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Rosoboronexport State Corporation Presents Defense Industry of Russia at DEFEXPO INDIA’2006
Once more time, under umbrella of Rosoboronexport State Corporation are being demonstrated in New Delhi export products range of military and dual-use applications as models, posters, electronic presentations, video films and advertising materials at the united Russia national pavilion of space capacity up to 600 sq.m. The Russian layout incorporates stands and booths of around 30 Russian defence industries. The total number of exposed exhibits, representing practically all arms and services, exceeds 350 items.
The Land Forces arms systems’ agenda at the Rosoboronexport’s pavilion is one of the best-exposed and covers both modern types and up-grade versions of armour, missile-gunnery, fire control, radar reconnaissance systems and engineering means, small arms of standard and special application, optical and electro-optic devices.
Foreign experts may got detailed information on T-90S MBT, which has been operational with the IA since a few years back, as well as on options of up-gradation of the IA’s Armour Corps inventory like T-72 MBT, PT-76 amphibian tank, BMP-2 ICVs. Russian versions on T-72 MBT up-grade feature certain technological ‘know-how’ like modern fire control system, new dynamic protection system, electro-magnetic protection against mines equipped with magneto-metric fuse, aerosol-screen installation system.
2C31 VENA self-propelled automated gun (SAG), embodying latest trends in development of gunnery technologies, occupies a special place at the Russian pavilion. The SAG, which actually has no comparable foreign analogues, is designed for defeating enemy’s man-power, deployed both open and under cover, weapon emplacements and commanding points at company, battalion and brigade levels, important highly maneuverable pin-point targets, armoured objects in nearest tactical zones.
The gun features an ability to fire 120 mm caliber mines and projectiles of both Russian and NATO standards, an availability of autonomous system of topographic ID, as well as SN-3700 space navigation ID’s sensor accommodated for GLONASS system, connected with on-board computer. BMP-3 ICV’s floating chassis, used in the SAG, provides the gun’s easiness in operation and its outstanding characteristics in performance and maneuverability. The SAG may be operational with Army and Marine Corps units.
In view of increasing importance of automation in artillery’s fire control, the Russian exposition contains detailed data on KAPUSTNIK-B and MASHINA-M automated fire control systems (AFCS). The systems make possible to undertake reconnaissance activities around the clock and in any climate and terrain, to plan combat actions, to control fire and maneuvering and to provide artillery units with secured secrecy in combat actions in tense radio-electronic warfare environment. With than, combat efficiency of artillery units increases on average by 30-40%.
A special emphasis at the Russian layout is focused on SMERCH and GRAD MLR systems plus a wide range of missiles applied. Being the most powerful and efficient means for neutralization of enemy at the distance of 40 – 90 km from the fire line, the systems are in demand worldwide. During 2002, SMERCH system had undergone complex trials in India successfully with confirmed proving of its unique combat characteristics.
The Russian exposition boasts of its exhibits’ correspondence to latest technological trends on today’s armament market. It is perceived that in near future the most demanded will be such means of fire damage, which are able to engage with equal efficiency open sea targets, as well as targets on the enemy’s onshore and main territory’s zones. In this context, foreign specialists will be briefed on CLUB-M multimode mobile smart onshore missile system, equipped with 3M-14E, 3M-54E, 3M-54E1 missiles, capable to accomplish these assignments. The system has the following combat performances: fire range – 300 km, missile’s flight altitude – 10-50 m; at the final phase of its flight the missile flies with supersonic speed. The system’s reconnaissance equipment secures target detection at the maximum distance. All processes of preparations for fire and firing itself are fully automated. Launching units may be installed on different types of chassis, chosen by a Customer.
In view of increasing number of natural and technological catastrophes as a common tendency, the Rosoboronexport’s exposition exhibits for the first time a mobile field hospital (MFH), designed for providing competent urgent medical assistance in areas of emergency situations with varied weather conditions (high and low temperature, rain, snow, wind, sand, dust). The MFH is manufactured on base of bodies and containers with constant and variable volumes and may be equipped as per a Customer’s requirements with first class medical facilities of both Russian and foreign origin. In case of necessity, the hospital’s construction makes possible substantial increasing in its operational capacities by mating additional bodies and containers using specialized transitional anterooms.
Specialists will definitely show keen interest to a wide range of highly efficient small arms and ammunition showcased at the Russian exposition: calibre 5.56 mm AK-101 and AK-102 improved Kalashnikov assault rifles, as well as calibre 7.62 mm AK-103 and AK-104, 5.45 mm AN-94 “Abakan” submachine gun, calibre 9 mm «Bizon-2-01» submachine gun, OSV-96 sniper rifle of calibre 7.62 mm, night and day optical sights for small arms, 30 mm AGS-30 automated grenade launcher, RPG-7V2 antitank grenade launcher with UP-7V sighting device, as well as rounds, grenades and cartridges of different purpose and type of damaging effect.
A considerable place in Russian exposition is occupied by export versions of rotorcraft, both of famous Mil and Kamov families: Mi-35, Mi-35P and Mi-35M assault combat helicopters, Mi-17-1V assault cargo helicopter, Ka-29 ship-born utility helicopter and Ka-31 radar picket helicopter.
Different SAM systems and means of radar reconnaissance are wide exposed at the ROE’s layout. Experts and visitors will be briefed on technical performances of FAVORITE S-300PMU2 and ANTEY-2500 long-range mobile multi-channel SAM systems, which in their combat characteristics surpass foreign analogues. FAVORITE S-300PMU2 system provides efficient protection against cruise missiles, as well as against ballistic missiles with firing range up to 1100 km. ANTEY-2500 is actually an universal air defence and anti-missile system, capable to destroy efficiently ballistic missiles with firing range up to 2500 km.
Attention of specialists will be drawn to Russian air defence systems of middle and short range, including Tor-M1 and Buk-M1-2 SAM systems, Tunguska-M1 gunnery-missile SAM system, Igla mobile antiaircraft missile complex. The Russian manufacturers of air defence systems attribute special significance to up-grade projects of weaponry, which were supplied to foreign partners many years ago, including ZU-23, “Quadrate”, “Osa-AKM”, “Strela-10M” and “Pechora” SAM systems.
A central place at the Naval part of the Russian exposition is occupied by «Amur-1650» and «Amur-950» new diesel-electric submarines, which embody the latest achievements in the technology of the twenty-first century. As compared with submarines of the previous generation, they have substantially improved combat capacities due to increasing in their concealment, installation of modern missile and torpedo systems, hydroacoustics, augmented speed, depth of diving and operational autonomy.
Rosoboronexport Corp. also presents at the exhibition a wide spectrum of Russian amphibious ships and air cushion crafts, including «Mercury» amphibious craft for customs services (project 14232) and Murena amphibious craft (project 12061E). It should be noted that Murena craft exceeds many Western analogies by its combat efficiency, seaworthy qualities, reliability and simplicity of servicing. The attention of showroom visitors will undoubtedly be attracted by Mangus fast patrol boat (project 12150). High speed and powerful armament make it an optimum option for defending littoral areas of any state in the region, by providing secured protection of border regime in open ports (on sea roads) and sea resources in littoral zones.
Rosoboronexport State Corporation is hopeful that participation of Russia in the DEFEXPO INDIA'2006 will become an important milestone in the expansion of military-technical cooperation of Russia with India and other countries of the region, while talks and negotiations, held within the framework of the exhibition, will facilitate to signing contracts on acquisition of Russian armament here with its further integration into systems of national and regional security of the region.
Once more time, under umbrella of Rosoboronexport State Corporation are being demonstrated in New Delhi export products range of military and dual-use applications as models, posters, electronic presentations, video films and advertising materials at the united Russia national pavilion of space capacity up to 600 sq.m. The Russian layout incorporates stands and booths of around 30 Russian defence industries. The total number of exposed exhibits, representing practically all arms and services, exceeds 350 items.
The Land Forces arms systems’ agenda at the Rosoboronexport’s pavilion is one of the best-exposed and covers both modern types and up-grade versions of armour, missile-gunnery, fire control, radar reconnaissance systems and engineering means, small arms of standard and special application, optical and electro-optic devices.
Foreign experts may got detailed information on T-90S MBT, which has been operational with the IA since a few years back, as well as on options of up-gradation of the IA’s Armour Corps inventory like T-72 MBT, PT-76 amphibian tank, BMP-2 ICVs. Russian versions on T-72 MBT up-grade feature certain technological ‘know-how’ like modern fire control system, new dynamic protection system, electro-magnetic protection against mines equipped with magneto-metric fuse, aerosol-screen installation system.
2C31 VENA self-propelled automated gun (SAG), embodying latest trends in development of gunnery technologies, occupies a special place at the Russian pavilion. The SAG, which actually has no comparable foreign analogues, is designed for defeating enemy’s man-power, deployed both open and under cover, weapon emplacements and commanding points at company, battalion and brigade levels, important highly maneuverable pin-point targets, armoured objects in nearest tactical zones.
The gun features an ability to fire 120 mm caliber mines and projectiles of both Russian and NATO standards, an availability of autonomous system of topographic ID, as well as SN-3700 space navigation ID’s sensor accommodated for GLONASS system, connected with on-board computer. BMP-3 ICV’s floating chassis, used in the SAG, provides the gun’s easiness in operation and its outstanding characteristics in performance and maneuverability. The SAG may be operational with Army and Marine Corps units.
In view of increasing importance of automation in artillery’s fire control, the Russian exposition contains detailed data on KAPUSTNIK-B and MASHINA-M automated fire control systems (AFCS). The systems make possible to undertake reconnaissance activities around the clock and in any climate and terrain, to plan combat actions, to control fire and maneuvering and to provide artillery units with secured secrecy in combat actions in tense radio-electronic warfare environment. With than, combat efficiency of artillery units increases on average by 30-40%.
A special emphasis at the Russian layout is focused on SMERCH and GRAD MLR systems plus a wide range of missiles applied. Being the most powerful and efficient means for neutralization of enemy at the distance of 40 – 90 km from the fire line, the systems are in demand worldwide. During 2002, SMERCH system had undergone complex trials in India successfully with confirmed proving of its unique combat characteristics.
The Russian exposition boasts of its exhibits’ correspondence to latest technological trends on today’s armament market. It is perceived that in near future the most demanded will be such means of fire damage, which are able to engage with equal efficiency open sea targets, as well as targets on the enemy’s onshore and main territory’s zones. In this context, foreign specialists will be briefed on CLUB-M multimode mobile smart onshore missile system, equipped with 3M-14E, 3M-54E, 3M-54E1 missiles, capable to accomplish these assignments. The system has the following combat performances: fire range – 300 km, missile’s flight altitude – 10-50 m; at the final phase of its flight the missile flies with supersonic speed. The system’s reconnaissance equipment secures target detection at the maximum distance. All processes of preparations for fire and firing itself are fully automated. Launching units may be installed on different types of chassis, chosen by a Customer.
In view of increasing number of natural and technological catastrophes as a common tendency, the Rosoboronexport’s exposition exhibits for the first time a mobile field hospital (MFH), designed for providing competent urgent medical assistance in areas of emergency situations with varied weather conditions (high and low temperature, rain, snow, wind, sand, dust). The MFH is manufactured on base of bodies and containers with constant and variable volumes and may be equipped as per a Customer’s requirements with first class medical facilities of both Russian and foreign origin. In case of necessity, the hospital’s construction makes possible substantial increasing in its operational capacities by mating additional bodies and containers using specialized transitional anterooms.
Specialists will definitely show keen interest to a wide range of highly efficient small arms and ammunition showcased at the Russian exposition: calibre 5.56 mm AK-101 and AK-102 improved Kalashnikov assault rifles, as well as calibre 7.62 mm AK-103 and AK-104, 5.45 mm AN-94 “Abakan” submachine gun, calibre 9 mm «Bizon-2-01» submachine gun, OSV-96 sniper rifle of calibre 7.62 mm, night and day optical sights for small arms, 30 mm AGS-30 automated grenade launcher, RPG-7V2 antitank grenade launcher with UP-7V sighting device, as well as rounds, grenades and cartridges of different purpose and type of damaging effect.
A considerable place in Russian exposition is occupied by export versions of rotorcraft, both of famous Mil and Kamov families: Mi-35, Mi-35P and Mi-35M assault combat helicopters, Mi-17-1V assault cargo helicopter, Ka-29 ship-born utility helicopter and Ka-31 radar picket helicopter.
Different SAM systems and means of radar reconnaissance are wide exposed at the ROE’s layout. Experts and visitors will be briefed on technical performances of FAVORITE S-300PMU2 and ANTEY-2500 long-range mobile multi-channel SAM systems, which in their combat characteristics surpass foreign analogues. FAVORITE S-300PMU2 system provides efficient protection against cruise missiles, as well as against ballistic missiles with firing range up to 1100 km. ANTEY-2500 is actually an universal air defence and anti-missile system, capable to destroy efficiently ballistic missiles with firing range up to 2500 km.
Attention of specialists will be drawn to Russian air defence systems of middle and short range, including Tor-M1 and Buk-M1-2 SAM systems, Tunguska-M1 gunnery-missile SAM system, Igla mobile antiaircraft missile complex. The Russian manufacturers of air defence systems attribute special significance to up-grade projects of weaponry, which were supplied to foreign partners many years ago, including ZU-23, “Quadrate”, “Osa-AKM”, “Strela-10M” and “Pechora” SAM systems.
A central place at the Naval part of the Russian exposition is occupied by «Amur-1650» and «Amur-950» new diesel-electric submarines, which embody the latest achievements in the technology of the twenty-first century. As compared with submarines of the previous generation, they have substantially improved combat capacities due to increasing in their concealment, installation of modern missile and torpedo systems, hydroacoustics, augmented speed, depth of diving and operational autonomy.
Rosoboronexport Corp. also presents at the exhibition a wide spectrum of Russian amphibious ships and air cushion crafts, including «Mercury» amphibious craft for customs services (project 14232) and Murena amphibious craft (project 12061E). It should be noted that Murena craft exceeds many Western analogies by its combat efficiency, seaworthy qualities, reliability and simplicity of servicing. The attention of showroom visitors will undoubtedly be attracted by Mangus fast patrol boat (project 12150). High speed and powerful armament make it an optimum option for defending littoral areas of any state in the region, by providing secured protection of border regime in open ports (on sea roads) and sea resources in littoral zones.
Rosoboronexport State Corporation is hopeful that participation of Russia in the DEFEXPO INDIA'2006 will become an important milestone in the expansion of military-technical cooperation of Russia with India and other countries of the region, while talks and negotiations, held within the framework of the exhibition, will facilitate to signing contracts on acquisition of Russian armament here with its further integration into systems of national and regional security of the region.
Sharma,
Please ask about the Arjun. Status: BEL FCS trials (if any), LAHAT orders and the Arjun Mk2 project and what it entails.
Pinaka status and orders.
T72 upgrade program and status.
And lots of pictures of the information boards please- radars, private sector companies and the SAMYUKTA EW project for instance.
Please ask about the Arjun. Status: BEL FCS trials (if any), LAHAT orders and the Arjun Mk2 project and what it entails.
Pinaka status and orders.
T72 upgrade program and status.
And lots of pictures of the information boards please- radars, private sector companies and the SAMYUKTA EW project for instance.
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George J
Yes let me reiterate for you infidels. We STILL discuss whats on the info boards/brouchures of AI05. Info boards contain LOTS of referencable information. They are more important that the shiny gee-gaw models, static displays and errr.... women pics. You need to keep your eyes peeled for the smallest boards.
Oh I forgot: if any of the DRDO, Indian defence industry stalls are showing those continuously looping video clip. Please watch them carefully. You will be amazed what tid-bits you pick up from them.
Oh I forgot: if any of the DRDO, Indian defence industry stalls are showing those continuously looping video clip. Please watch them carefully. You will be amazed what tid-bits you pick up from them.
Indian arms fair attracts global companies
Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, January 28, 2006
Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, January 28, 2006
The world's biggest armaments companies are making a beeline for a defence exhibition that begins in New Delhi next week, drawn by India's emergence as one of the largest buyers of hi-tech weaponry.
The fourth edition of Defexpo India beginning on Tuesday will be dominated by defence majors from the US, all with an eye on several big-ticket arms purchase deals that India is likely to finalise in the future.
So large is the American presence at the fair that Russia, which has supplied almost 75 percent of the arsenal of India's armed forces for decades, has been nudged to the third spot at Defexpo 2006, behind the US and Israel.
Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, Bell Helicopters, DCN, Thales, Rolls Royce, Israel Aircraft Industries, Elbit and Rosoboronexport are among the more than 400 companies from 29 countries that will participate in the four-day event.
And while no deals are likely to be finalised during the fair, experts say the interaction it will facilitate will help firm up purchases in the coming years, worth millions of dollars.
"Nobody will come here unless he sees the market opportunities," said Wing Commander Rajesh Dhingra, joint director with the Defence Exhibition Organisation, which is organising the event along with the Confederation of Indian Industry.
"The manufacturers are attracted by the size of the market, and they are also looking at forging joint ventures for technology transfers and outsourcing, especially under the offset clause which necessitates a tie up with Indian firms," Dhingra said.
According to a report by the US Congressional Research Service, India was the largest arms purchaser among developing nations in 2004, inking deals worth $5.7 billion, higher than Saudi Arabia ($2.9 billion) and China ($2.2 billion).
Last year, India signed its largest-ever individual defence deal worth $3.5 billion to build six Scorpene submarines using technology and know-how provided by France's DCN in December 2005, it concluded a contract of over $500 million with Russia to buy Smerch multiple rocket launchers.
India is now in the market for 126 combat jets and has also said it intends to buy scores of helicopters, transport aircraft and medium ships that would help it respond to natural disasters.
Under new arms purchase guidelines, however, all contracts of over Rs.6 billion ($136 million) have an offset clause, whereby foreign firms will have to source components worth 30 percent of the total value of the deal from India.
And it is here, said Dhingra, that Defexpo could play a key role in helping forge partnerships.
"India's defence market has been opened up recently but private firms need to make substantial capital expenditure (to enter the defence sector). Besides it takes a lot of time, effort and money to attend foreign fairs," he pointed out.
"On the other hand, Defexpo provides a good platform to Indian firms as they can participate for a fee which is 60 to 70 per cent less than that for foreign exhibitors."
This year's edition of Defexpo, a biennial event first organised in 1999, marks a growth of 40 per cent in participants over 2004. The total number now is 410, including 212 foreign and 198 Indian companies.
Defexpo 2006 will also be attended by official delegations from 40 countries, including eight teams led by ministers.
Lord Drayson, the minister for defence procurement, will head the British team. The US delegation will be led by Richard Millies, deputy director of the Defence Security Cooperation Agency, which oversees all arms sales.
BEL will participate in defence expo
Premier defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) will participating in the Defexpo 2006, the international exposition showcasing Army and Navy equipment and systems.
The event will be held at the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, from January 31 to February 3. BEL will display equipment and systems from its widerange of export-oriented products.
The products chosen by BEL for display at the expo include communication equipment, command and control systems, radars and sonars, night vision and opto electronics products, tank electronics, simulators and electronic warfare systems.
BEL will display the battlefield surveillance radar — short range (BFSR-SR) manufactured with design knowhow from LRDE, Bangalore.
BEL recently bagged the prestigious DSIR national award for its R&D efforts in industry for 2005 for the commercialisation of BFSR-SR.
It is a portable, state-of-the-art ground-based radar for surveillance in the battlefield indigenously developed by the DRDO. The BFSR-SR can also be useful to the police and security forces for homeland security.
BEL will also showcase details of its other radars like the upgraded Flycatcher, Indra Mk II, improved Reporter, BFSR — medium range, Doppler Weather Radar (DWR), surveillance radar element (SRE), weapon locating radar (WLR), battery level radar (BLR), central acquisition radar and compact and lightweight interrogation friend or foe (CLIFF).
The communication equipment on display will include VHFoUHF hand-held radio, HF, VU/HF transreceivers, secure telephone, secure fax, unit level switchboard used by the Army at the battalion level, pylon interface box, ruggedised data terminal, ruggedised laptop terminal, wireless message terminal unit, intelligent message terminal and integrated secure digital communication network.
Opto electronics and thermal imager products on display will be night vision goggles, night vision binoculars, night weapon sights, integrated observation equipment.
The observation equipment is an imaging system for observation and fire monitoring by artillery consisting of a thermal imager, laser range finder mounted on a goniometer with north finding facility and a global positioning system, hand-held thermal imager.
Naval systems on display will be target designator sight and HF Transducer. BEL will also display products like the Simputer, electronic voting machines, microwave components among others.
Premier defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) will participating in the Defexpo 2006, the international exposition showcasing Army and Navy equipment and systems.
The event will be held at the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, from January 31 to February 3. BEL will display equipment and systems from its widerange of export-oriented products.
The products chosen by BEL for display at the expo include communication equipment, command and control systems, radars and sonars, night vision and opto electronics products, tank electronics, simulators and electronic warfare systems.
BEL will display the battlefield surveillance radar — short range (BFSR-SR) manufactured with design knowhow from LRDE, Bangalore.
BEL recently bagged the prestigious DSIR national award for its R&D efforts in industry for 2005 for the commercialisation of BFSR-SR.
It is a portable, state-of-the-art ground-based radar for surveillance in the battlefield indigenously developed by the DRDO. The BFSR-SR can also be useful to the police and security forces for homeland security.
BEL will also showcase details of its other radars like the upgraded Flycatcher, Indra Mk II, improved Reporter, BFSR — medium range, Doppler Weather Radar (DWR), surveillance radar element (SRE), weapon locating radar (WLR), battery level radar (BLR), central acquisition radar and compact and lightweight interrogation friend or foe (CLIFF).
The communication equipment on display will include VHFoUHF hand-held radio, HF, VU/HF transreceivers, secure telephone, secure fax, unit level switchboard used by the Army at the battalion level, pylon interface box, ruggedised data terminal, ruggedised laptop terminal, wireless message terminal unit, intelligent message terminal and integrated secure digital communication network.
Opto electronics and thermal imager products on display will be night vision goggles, night vision binoculars, night weapon sights, integrated observation equipment.
The observation equipment is an imaging system for observation and fire monitoring by artillery consisting of a thermal imager, laser range finder mounted on a goniometer with north finding facility and a global positioning system, hand-held thermal imager.
Naval systems on display will be target designator sight and HF Transducer. BEL will also display products like the Simputer, electronic voting machines, microwave components among others.
Boeing to showcase F-18 at Defexpo
New Delhi: Aviation major Boeing will showcase its F-18 jet, which it has offered to the Indian Air Force, at the Defexpo 2006 armaments fair that begins here Tuesday.
Boeing will be among the US defence majors that will have a dominant presence at the four-day event organised jointly by the Defence Exhibition Organisation and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
Boeing is among the five aviation majors who have responded to the air force's plan to buy 126 frontline jets to replace its ageing fleet of Russian made fighters.
The Boeing exhibit at Defexpo will display products and services from its Integrated Defense Systems business unit, including an F-18 flight simulator.
It will also showcase its P-8A multi-mission maritime aircraft, T-45 Goshawk advanced jet trainer and its AH-64D Apache Longbow and CH-47 Chinook helicopters.
Mark Kronenberg, vice president (international business development for the Asia-Pacific), said: "Boeing's extensive presence at Defexpo is a reflection of our strong commitment to India's defence sector and our desire to build lasting relationships with the defence services and Indian industry.
"Boeing is interested in India not only as a market, but also as a strategic supplier and partner. We look forward to engaging this week with India's aerospace industry and the public as we look to expand our presence in India."
Boeing currently outsources the manufacture of some components for its passenger jets to India's state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
New Delhi: Aviation major Boeing will showcase its F-18 jet, which it has offered to the Indian Air Force, at the Defexpo 2006 armaments fair that begins here Tuesday.
Boeing will be among the US defence majors that will have a dominant presence at the four-day event organised jointly by the Defence Exhibition Organisation and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
Boeing is among the five aviation majors who have responded to the air force's plan to buy 126 frontline jets to replace its ageing fleet of Russian made fighters.
The Boeing exhibit at Defexpo will display products and services from its Integrated Defense Systems business unit, including an F-18 flight simulator.
It will also showcase its P-8A multi-mission maritime aircraft, T-45 Goshawk advanced jet trainer and its AH-64D Apache Longbow and CH-47 Chinook helicopters.
Mark Kronenberg, vice president (international business development for the Asia-Pacific), said: "Boeing's extensive presence at Defexpo is a reflection of our strong commitment to India's defence sector and our desire to build lasting relationships with the defence services and Indian industry.
"Boeing is interested in India not only as a market, but also as a strategic supplier and partner. We look forward to engaging this week with India's aerospace industry and the public as we look to expand our presence in India."
Boeing currently outsources the manufacture of some components for its passenger jets to India's state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
Sharma ji if you can get answers to these or even some of these i will be grateful -Sharma wrote:I got my media accreidiation invitation today from Organisers....who else are coming? Please let me know any questions for any one in Defxpo from those unlucky who are not coming here.
For Elta booth -
Phalcon AWACS:
1) How many versions of Phalcon exist ?
2) Which one is being sold to india ?
3) How many T/R modules ?
4) Can it:
a) Perform Offensive Jamming.
b) Guide Active Radar Homing missiles.
EL/L 2052 AESA:
1) When will it be operational ?
2) Has IAF envinced any interest ?
3) How many T/R modules ?
4) Does it have LPI feature ?
For Elbit Systems booth -
LCA's IRST
1) When development is expected to be completed ?
2) Is it dual waveband seeker ?
3) Any involvement with LCA's DAS ?
For Elisra Group -
1) Any involvement with LCA's DAS ?
Please - anyone who is going - make inquiries about SAM programs either under development in India
Akash - status and ATBM capability
Trishul
Alleged long-range version of Akash
S-300/S-400 purchase plans etc.
Pechora upgrade - status and whether thermal imagers are included
Also ask about air-to-air missile manufacture by BDL - Derby, R-77 etc
Akash - status and ATBM capability
Trishul
Alleged long-range version of Akash
S-300/S-400 purchase plans etc.
Pechora upgrade - status and whether thermal imagers are included
Also ask about air-to-air missile manufacture by BDL - Derby, R-77 etc
Military innovation rides the technology wave
Modern warfare is a a complex affair, involving the widespread use of highly advanced technology. Most military people will tell you that no matter how hard they try not to, they always train to fight the last war. That’s because wars are unique. The time, terrain, technology, enemy and other variables make each conflict a one-of-a-kind, and what any military ends up doing is adapting its tactics to the tempo and techniques of its latest enemy.
Plasan Sasa, a global leader in the development and manufacture of combat-proven integrated ballistic armored solutions of Israel is expected to display its wide rage of ballistic protection products and solutions. According to company officials, “Plasan Sasa employs an “Integrated Solution” approach when planning the armour requirements for a particular platform, to deliver solutions that offer both outstanding ballistic protection and engineering innovation, based on the company’s expertise in lightweight composite materials”.
The company manufactures ballistic armour to protect all types of tactical transport, assault and cargo helicopters. These include the Blackhawk, Chinook, Bell, Puma Super and Mi-17 models. The Chinook project, perhaps one of the mot complex ballistic armor solutions ever achieve, answers all the needs relevant to the Chinook’s deployment on so many diverse platforms, and disparate battle scenarios.
Indian forces have recently started concentrating on network centric warfare, so they can check out the CNR-900M HDR, which the manufacturers claim is the world’s highest rate data communications, 115 kbps over 25 KHz standard bandwidth tactical VHF channels, its multi-mode radio enables streaming video on the move. After all, information warfare, a new area of focus for the armed forces, is a kind of warfare where information and attacks on information and its system are used as a tool of warfare. Information warfare may include giving the enemy propaganda to convince them to give up, and denying them information that might lead to their resistance.
Also, HF-6000 HDR: A new member of the high quality combat proven HF-6000 family, by the Israeli company, HF-6000 HDR adds 9600bps data transmission capability over the entire HF radio band. The system’s capabilities have been further extended, to integrate with STANAG-5066 as well as highly advanced digital encryption.
HF-6000 HDR—like the entire HF-6000 family—features crucial built-in Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) function, is self-synchronising, with full band frequency hopping capability ensuring highly reliable and secure HF communications. The HF-6000 HDR configurations include: low-weight compact manpack, 100W vehicular, 100W, 400W and 1,000W base station.
New Generation LOS Radio Telphones: GRC-408E — ECCM capable, jamming resistant Multi-Channel Radio Relay for highly reliable, multi-media wide-band communications up to 34 Mb/s, could be of interest to all the three forces as well as the special forces in India.
GRC-2000 is a multi-channel ECCM Radio Relay. It provides immune microwave links for tactical telecommunications networks for up to 2Mbps data rates. It operates under fast frequency hopping (FFH) regime. The GRC-2000 is spectrally efficient line of sight radio relay designated for hostile, jamming environment.
Another company Elbit Systems Group’s focus has always been to empower the customers with the tools and technologies necessary to face the future with confidence.
From a single sensor to an entire cockpit avionics suite is what is expected to be displayed. There will be Hermes 450LE—Division-to-Corps Level Tactical Long endurance UAV which is the latest generation and the most advanced UAV, which is likely to be offered to the Indian forces. American armament major Lockheed Martin will be there with the simulator of the F-16s, as well as war proven hi-tech radios for the Indian forces to check out.
DEFEXPO INDIA – 2006 OPENS TOMORROW
The Defence Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate 4th International Land & Naval Systems Exhibition DEFEXPO INDIA – 2006 here tomorrow. Thirty countries including USA, UK Russia, Italy, Sweden, France, South Africa, South Korea, Ukraine, Germany, Czech Republic, Israel, Poland, Austria, Canada, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Romania and Spain are participating in the exhibition. Forty-four official delegations from nearly thirty-seven countries have also confirmed their participation. In addition, ten business delegations are also expected to participate
The objective of the exhibition is to showcase India’s technological capability in the field of Land and Naval Systems, provide a platform to promote exportable products manufactured by Indian Defence Industries and invite private sector involvement in Defence production. The exhibition also aims at inviting participation of international companies seeking to exhibit technologies and products.
Defexpo India – 2006 has shown nearly forty percent average growth over last edition of 2004 with exhibition space increasing from 12100 sq meters to 16400 sq meters and number of exhibitors going up from 350 to more than 410 and international companies from 181 to 220.
Defexpo India Special Lectures are being introduced for the first time which will feature special talks by eminent scientists in the field of Defence Research and Development. This is aimed at better interaction between the industry, R&D and the end users.
India opens defence sector to 100% pvt participation
India has opened out its Defence sector to 100% private participation and this will encourage co-production and co-marketing of its equipments in keeping with the need of the times.
This was stated by Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee, at the inauguration of the Defexpo 06 organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday.
Speaking at the inaugural function of the fourth Defexpo at the Pragati Maidan, Mr.Mukherjee said that with 420 participants from 31 countries showcasing their products at the Defexpo 2006 was the largest ever participation in the exhibition which was started in 1999. The Defence Minister said that India had 39 Ordnance factories and 50 laboratories under the DRDO which had been producing equipments and complex arms and ammunition for the Indian army. But in the wake of the liberalization of the economic policies India was open to collaborations with other countries, which could be mutually beneficial, he said.
The Expo 06 was not only an occasion for discussing the latest trends and technology but also showcasing the state-of-the-art products by the various participants for the markets in Asia, the minister said.
K.P.Singh, Secretary Defence Production, in his address said that the Defexpo was aimed at providing a trouble free environment for the exhibitors to showcase their latest products.
He said that the policy decisions taken by the Minister had led to greater freedom to the public sector and opened it to private participation by allowing 26% FDI in Defence production.
He said that the decision on offsets taken by the Government was a major step in that direction whereby 33 % of the goods had to serviced in India. ”This requires a lot of hard work on both sides, the foreign supplier and the Indian authorities,” he stated.
Earlier, welcoming the guests Arun Bharat Ram, Past President CII, said that the environment in India was very conducive for private and public participation in the DRDO and also for international collaboration.
He lauded the institutionalization of off sets by the Defence Ministry as a landmark decision, which allowed defence production globally. Atul Kirloskar, Chairman, CII National Committee on Defence, in his vote of thanks stated that the changed environment in the Defence sector was evident from the factor that 189 private sector companies were taking part in Expo 06.
India has opened out its Defence sector to 100% private participation and this will encourage co-production and co-marketing of its equipments in keeping with the need of the times.
This was stated by Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee, at the inauguration of the Defexpo 06 organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday.
Speaking at the inaugural function of the fourth Defexpo at the Pragati Maidan, Mr.Mukherjee said that with 420 participants from 31 countries showcasing their products at the Defexpo 2006 was the largest ever participation in the exhibition which was started in 1999. The Defence Minister said that India had 39 Ordnance factories and 50 laboratories under the DRDO which had been producing equipments and complex arms and ammunition for the Indian army. But in the wake of the liberalization of the economic policies India was open to collaborations with other countries, which could be mutually beneficial, he said.
The Expo 06 was not only an occasion for discussing the latest trends and technology but also showcasing the state-of-the-art products by the various participants for the markets in Asia, the minister said.
K.P.Singh, Secretary Defence Production, in his address said that the Defexpo was aimed at providing a trouble free environment for the exhibitors to showcase their latest products.
He said that the policy decisions taken by the Minister had led to greater freedom to the public sector and opened it to private participation by allowing 26% FDI in Defence production.
He said that the decision on offsets taken by the Government was a major step in that direction whereby 33 % of the goods had to serviced in India. ”This requires a lot of hard work on both sides, the foreign supplier and the Indian authorities,” he stated.
Earlier, welcoming the guests Arun Bharat Ram, Past President CII, said that the environment in India was very conducive for private and public participation in the DRDO and also for international collaboration.
He lauded the institutionalization of off sets by the Defence Ministry as a landmark decision, which allowed defence production globally. Atul Kirloskar, Chairman, CII National Committee on Defence, in his vote of thanks stated that the changed environment in the Defence sector was evident from the factor that 189 private sector companies were taking part in Expo 06.
India-Britain-Naval aircraft
British High Commissioner Sir Michael Arthur said it would have to stop supply of spares for the Indian Navy's aging Islander maritime aircraft if New Delhi went ahead with supplying its aircraft to Myanmar.
"Britain is bound by European Union guidelines of no military dealings with Myanmar," Arthur said.
He said the bar on supply of spares would only pertain to Islander aircraft and not affect other frontline British platforms in use with the Indian Navy like Sea Harrier fighters and Sea King helicopters, media reports said here today.
The high commissioner was replying to questions by newsmen during the Indo-UK Defense Partnership Summit held on the eve of DefExpo 06, which today sees 300 British companies participating.
British High Commissioner Sir Michael Arthur said it would have to stop supply of spares for the Indian Navy's aging Islander maritime aircraft if New Delhi went ahead with supplying its aircraft to Myanmar.
"Britain is bound by European Union guidelines of no military dealings with Myanmar," Arthur said.
He said the bar on supply of spares would only pertain to Islander aircraft and not affect other frontline British platforms in use with the Indian Navy like Sea Harrier fighters and Sea King helicopters, media reports said here today.
The high commissioner was replying to questions by newsmen during the Indo-UK Defense Partnership Summit held on the eve of DefExpo 06, which today sees 300 British companies participating.
BEML plans new products for Defence Sector
Defence Public Sector Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), in an attempt to increase the Company's contribution to armed forces and increase revenue from the defence business, will shortly take up manufacture of Light Recovery Vehicle in technical collaboration with Tatra Sipox.
BEML’s alliance with Polish partner Bumar shall see new projects taking shape apart from ARVs, a major one being the possible induction of Mines Scattered Laying Equipment (Kroton) into Indian Army after trials on no-cost and no-commitment basis.
Another strategic product refers to manufacture of Armoured Repair & Recovery Vehicle for use in battlefields with provision for minor repairs on the field besides salvaging damaged vehicles. This project shall prove a big boost to the Indo-Polish relations which has successfully seen the implementation of Armoured Recovery Vehicle project in phased indigenization of technology. Besides, BEML is actively following up with Army HQ for upgradation of T72 tanks with 1000 HP Powerpack, according to a release here today.
The company has successfully implemented Euro-2 emission norms in manufacture and roll out of BEML-Tatra 4X4, 6X6 and 8X8 vehicles which form the lifeline of the armed forces and has been effectively deployed for nearly two decades for troop and material movement.
To satisfy requirements of the armed services, BEML has been supplying a wide portfolio of Tatra variants for Integrated Guided Missile Project such as Warhead Carrier, Fuel Carrier, Oxidizer Carrier and Mobile Launchers. Among other products, Wagons for transporting Battle Tanks and Milrail Coaches for troop movement are currently being supplied to Indian Army. Additionally, the company has been developing 60/65 ton capacity heavy-duty trailer for carrying higher payload tanks.
The company has tied up with Micro Turbo, France for Auxillary standby power for ground support products and equipments. BEML is exploring suitable international partners for manufacture of Light Armoured Recee Vehicle which is a reconnaissance vehicle on 4X4 drive and also a 155mm turret for integration onto MBT Arjun chassis.
As one of the foremost manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality defence equipment, BEML is showcasing several products at Defexpo-2006, currently held in New Delhi. These include Tatra 4x4, 8x8 trucks, PMS Bridge, Heavy Recovery Vehicle, Armoured Recovery Vehicle, Field Artillery Tractor, Aircraft Towing Tractor, Dozer, Backhoe Loader and Engineering Mine Plough. Aggregates on display include BMP Transmission, Final Drive, Tatra Transmissions, Engine, Diesel Generator Set and Hydropneumatic Suspensions.
During the financial year 2004-05, BEML crossed a turnover of Rs 1856 crores with a profit before tax of Rs 272 crores and exports of Rs 59 crores. BEML is now moving ahead for a sales turnover of Rs 2200 crores in the current year with plans to achieve Rs 5000 crores by financial year 2013-14 to coincide with the company’s golden jubilee.
Defence Public Sector Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), in an attempt to increase the Company's contribution to armed forces and increase revenue from the defence business, will shortly take up manufacture of Light Recovery Vehicle in technical collaboration with Tatra Sipox.
BEML’s alliance with Polish partner Bumar shall see new projects taking shape apart from ARVs, a major one being the possible induction of Mines Scattered Laying Equipment (Kroton) into Indian Army after trials on no-cost and no-commitment basis.
Another strategic product refers to manufacture of Armoured Repair & Recovery Vehicle for use in battlefields with provision for minor repairs on the field besides salvaging damaged vehicles. This project shall prove a big boost to the Indo-Polish relations which has successfully seen the implementation of Armoured Recovery Vehicle project in phased indigenization of technology. Besides, BEML is actively following up with Army HQ for upgradation of T72 tanks with 1000 HP Powerpack, according to a release here today.
The company has successfully implemented Euro-2 emission norms in manufacture and roll out of BEML-Tatra 4X4, 6X6 and 8X8 vehicles which form the lifeline of the armed forces and has been effectively deployed for nearly two decades for troop and material movement.
To satisfy requirements of the armed services, BEML has been supplying a wide portfolio of Tatra variants for Integrated Guided Missile Project such as Warhead Carrier, Fuel Carrier, Oxidizer Carrier and Mobile Launchers. Among other products, Wagons for transporting Battle Tanks and Milrail Coaches for troop movement are currently being supplied to Indian Army. Additionally, the company has been developing 60/65 ton capacity heavy-duty trailer for carrying higher payload tanks.
The company has tied up with Micro Turbo, France for Auxillary standby power for ground support products and equipments. BEML is exploring suitable international partners for manufacture of Light Armoured Recee Vehicle which is a reconnaissance vehicle on 4X4 drive and also a 155mm turret for integration onto MBT Arjun chassis.
As one of the foremost manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality defence equipment, BEML is showcasing several products at Defexpo-2006, currently held in New Delhi. These include Tatra 4x4, 8x8 trucks, PMS Bridge, Heavy Recovery Vehicle, Armoured Recovery Vehicle, Field Artillery Tractor, Aircraft Towing Tractor, Dozer, Backhoe Loader and Engineering Mine Plough. Aggregates on display include BMP Transmission, Final Drive, Tatra Transmissions, Engine, Diesel Generator Set and Hydropneumatic Suspensions.
During the financial year 2004-05, BEML crossed a turnover of Rs 1856 crores with a profit before tax of Rs 272 crores and exports of Rs 59 crores. BEML is now moving ahead for a sales turnover of Rs 2200 crores in the current year with plans to achieve Rs 5000 crores by financial year 2013-14 to coincide with the company’s golden jubilee.
Russia to exhibit new weapons at Defexpo India 2006
MOSCOW, January 31 (RIA Novosti) - The fourth land and naval systems show, Defexpo India 2006, opened in the Indian capital of New Delhi Tuesday.
The opening ceremony gathered the military Indian leadership, foreign diplomats and about 30 delegations from participant countries, with Indian Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee delivering the opening speech.
Russia was represented by Ambassador Vyacheslav Trubnikov, and the chief delegate and a senior official in charge of military and technological cooperation, Vyacheslav Dzirkaln.
For the first time, Russia, which has attended the show since its inauguration in 1999, will exhibit the Club M mobile high-precision coastal cruise missile system equipped with 3M-14E, 3M-54E and 3M54E1 missiles, which are capable of destroying naval and land targets, the source said.
The missiles have an effective range of 300 kilometers (about 185 miles) and flight altitude from 10 to 50 meters (30-160 feet). When approaching a target, the missiles fly at supersonic speed.
Another innovation at the Russian exhibit will be the 2S31 Vena 120-mm self-propelled artillery system installed on BMP-3 IFV chassis. The system can fire regular 120-mm artillery rounds and NATO-standard mortar shells. It also has Glonass-supported targeting system.
Overall, Russia will show more than 350 exhibits at the show in the Indian capital, which will run from January 31 until February 3.
MOSCOW, January 31 (RIA Novosti) - The fourth land and naval systems show, Defexpo India 2006, opened in the Indian capital of New Delhi Tuesday.
The opening ceremony gathered the military Indian leadership, foreign diplomats and about 30 delegations from participant countries, with Indian Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee delivering the opening speech.
Russia was represented by Ambassador Vyacheslav Trubnikov, and the chief delegate and a senior official in charge of military and technological cooperation, Vyacheslav Dzirkaln.
For the first time, Russia, which has attended the show since its inauguration in 1999, will exhibit the Club M mobile high-precision coastal cruise missile system equipped with 3M-14E, 3M-54E and 3M54E1 missiles, which are capable of destroying naval and land targets, the source said.
The missiles have an effective range of 300 kilometers (about 185 miles) and flight altitude from 10 to 50 meters (30-160 feet). When approaching a target, the missiles fly at supersonic speed.
Another innovation at the Russian exhibit will be the 2S31 Vena 120-mm self-propelled artillery system installed on BMP-3 IFV chassis. The system can fire regular 120-mm artillery rounds and NATO-standard mortar shells. It also has Glonass-supported targeting system.
Overall, Russia will show more than 350 exhibits at the show in the Indian capital, which will run from January 31 until February 3.
US makes sales pitch at Defexpo
New Delhi: The US is making its boldest sales pitch to emerge as the dominant arms supplier to India as the international arms bazaar has descended upon New Delhi for India's largest defence exhibition, Defexpo 2006.
The US is the biggest participant in the expo, which opens in Delhi on Tuesday.
This is a land and naval systems' exhibition, but that has not deterred American aviation majors from saturating the event
Says Robert Trice, Senior Vice-President of Lockheed Martin: "One of the reasons we're here is to engage with the Government of India to see where they are."
Traditional arms supplier Russia have been pushed down to fourth place among the largest exhibitors. But business here for the US is still dogged by uncertainties.
A single event like the Iran vote could jeopardise their prospects. The door is still only half-open.
Explains Robert: "Governmental relationship in the national security arena has an impact on our ability to do business.There will be ups and downs."
While the governments clear suspicions, the American arms dealers are getting used to the ways of doing business in New Delhi.
"You survive on rumours. You live on rumours, waiting for official word to come out of the government," adds Royce Caplinger, also of Lockheed Martin.
New Delhi: The US is making its boldest sales pitch to emerge as the dominant arms supplier to India as the international arms bazaar has descended upon New Delhi for India's largest defence exhibition, Defexpo 2006.
The US is the biggest participant in the expo, which opens in Delhi on Tuesday.
This is a land and naval systems' exhibition, but that has not deterred American aviation majors from saturating the event
Says Robert Trice, Senior Vice-President of Lockheed Martin: "One of the reasons we're here is to engage with the Government of India to see where they are."
Traditional arms supplier Russia have been pushed down to fourth place among the largest exhibitors. But business here for the US is still dogged by uncertainties.
A single event like the Iran vote could jeopardise their prospects. The door is still only half-open.
Explains Robert: "Governmental relationship in the national security arena has an impact on our ability to do business.There will be ups and downs."
While the governments clear suspicions, the American arms dealers are getting used to the ways of doing business in New Delhi.
"You survive on rumours. You live on rumours, waiting for official word to come out of the government," adds Royce Caplinger, also of Lockheed Martin.