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Mahindra Defense Systems Sets up Systems Integration Laboratory For Land Vehicles Design And Develop
Defenseworld.net interviewed Brig. Khutub Hai, CEO, Mahindra Defense Systems on his company's pitch for the Future Infantry Combat Vehicle Project. Full story -
Plant DNA To Help Sniff Out Counterfeit Defense Electronics
Defenseworld.net spoke to Dr. Jim Hayward, CEO of ADNAS about the new and unique method that will help in identifying counterfeit components in defense electronics. The technology assumes significance in the light of a recent U.S. rule which requires defense contractors to bear the onus of identifying fake components. Full story -
Future for MiG Fighter Aircraft in India
Defenseworld.net was part of a select media interaction with Mr. Sergey Sergeevich Korotkov, CEO of RAC MiG, the manufacturer of MiG fighter aircraft during the MAKS 2011 air show in Moscow. Mr Korotkov spoke on a wide range of issues including markets for the MiG aircraft now that it is out of the race for the MMRCA competition in India.Full story -
CAE-HAL Introduce Advanced Helicopter Training in India
Defenseworld.net interviewed Wg. Cdr. (Retd) C.D. Upadhyay, Chief Executive Officer – HATSOFF, the CAE-HAL joint venture helicopter training academy- on the new concepts in helicopter training being introduced in India for both civilian and military applications. With India being one of the fastest growing markets for helicopters as well one with among the most difficult flying conditions, pilot training assumes great significance. Wg.Cdr. Upadhyay explained how the HATSOFF academy has been designed to train pilots to perform the most demanding helicopter missions.Full story -
Saab in Indian maritime reconnaissance aircraft race
In the burgeoning Indian market for military hardware, the latest big ticket acquisition planned is that of medium-range maritime reconnaissance (MRMR) aircraft. The Indian Navy had issued an RFP in 2009 and the procurement process has now gathered pace. Defenseworld.net spoke to Tommy Hultin and Peter Verebes, senior executives of Saab of Sweden which is one of the contenders in the MRMR race. Saab is making a fresh bid for the Indian market after it was not in the shortlist for the medium multi role combat aircraft(MMRCA) procurement. Full story -
Interview with Bernard Buisson, Managing Director, DCNS India
Defenseworld.net interviewed Bernard Buisson, Managing Director, DCNS India who spoke about a wide range of issues concerning submarine projects of the Indian Navy.Full story -
Foreign aircraft manufacturers reluctant to honor warranty unless consumables are sourced from them
Avi Oil, an Indian company especially set up to avoid foreign dependence on aviation lubricants is finding itself at the receiving end of a new arm-twisting tactic by some foreign manufacturers of military aircraft and engines who are insisting that unless consumables such as aviation lubricants are sourced from them , the aircraft engine warranty would not be honoured. J.R. Nanda, the CEO of Avi-Oil, in an interview to defenseworld.net, discussed the threat to India from complete dependence upon foreign manufacturers for a critical consumable such as aero engine oil.Full story -
Q&A with Martin Gagne, Group President, Military Products, Training & Services, CAE
Defenseworld.net interviewed Mr. Martin Gagne, Group President, Military Products, Training & Services, CAEFull story -
HAL plans to become a global aero structures hub
Defenseworld.net interviewed Mr. P. Soundara Rajan, Director, Corporate Planning and Marketing, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on his company’s plans for the coming year and progress on various projects. Mr. Soundara Rajan spoke extensively on projects such as the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), HAL’s plans for becoming a hub for offsets and other issues.Full story -
Boeing wants to have a pan-India footprint in aerospace and defence
Defenseworld.net interviewed Dr. Vivek Lall, Vice President, Boeing Defense, Space and Security, India on Boeing’s plans for India in the defense and security sphere.Full story