BAE SYSTEMS’ AERO INDIA SHOWCASE UNDERSCORES COMMITMENT TO MAKE IN INDIA
Debuts APKWS Rocket at the Biennial Show
Encouraged by Prime Minister Modi’scall to Make in India, BAE Systems’
showcase at the tenth edition of Aero India extends its Make in India
commitment to a range of platforms and technologies. Building on the success of
its flagship programme in India on the Hawk advanced jet trainer, the Company’s
Pavilion emphasizes thecontinued development of Hawk’s training, performance
and operational capabilities. Marking the Company’s continued progress in partnering
Bharat Electronic Limitedin the country’s first ‘Make India’ programme,
Tactical Communications Systems, the pavilion will dedicate a section to the “Internet
for the battlespace” or secure, deployable broadband voice, data and video
communications systems.
India is the
largest operator of the Hawk advanced jet trainer with 123 aircraft ordered to
date, of which over 90 have been delivered to the Indian Air Force and the
Indian Navy. The Indian Hawks in service have clocked up over75,000 flying
hours. BAE Systems has commenced contract negotiations with
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on a potential order to supply products and
services for the manufacture of a further 20 Hawk aircraft. The aircraft, to be
built by HAL in Bengaluru, will fulfil the Indian Air Force’s requirement for
its prestigious aerobatic team.
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The Company’s showcase this year has an array of
equipment targeted towards India’s rapidly expanding military helicopter fleet.
This includes the S3000 and Mission Adaptable Crew Seats (MACS).The
Striker helmet-mounted display
(HMD) too will be present at the Show. Now in service on the Eurofighter
Typhoon, the Striker provides comfort, protection, and helmet stability for both fixed- and
rotary-wing platforms such as the Light
Utility Helicopter (LUH), Apache and the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH).
In
addition, on display will be Broadsword SPINETM , connected electronic equipment for the clothing of armed forces, fire and
rescue services, and law enforcement.
Leading BAE Systems’ participation at South
Asia’s premier air show is Chris Boardman – Managing Director, Military Air and
Information, along with Stephen Timms,
Managing Director - Defence Information, Training and Services, John Brosnan -
Managing Director, India and South East Asia, Dean McCumiskey - Director,
Business Development, Military Air and Information, Michael Christie – Director
Strategy & Market Development and Chief Technologist , and Mark Simpkins
-Vice President and General Manager, India.
Chris Boardman,
Managing Director, Military Air and Information, said, “We have a long history of working with
industry in India. Through our various programmes we have worked closely
together to develop skills and capabilities in the Defence Industry. Our
commitment to this will not change and India remains central to our future
strategy.”
John Brosnan, Managing Director, India & South
East Asia, said, “The backdrop of Make in India at the show this time makes it an
excellent platform for us to strengthen existing partnerships and activate new
ones.”
About BAE
Systems
BAE
Systems is one of the world’s leading defence, aerospace and security
companies, with more than 80,000 employees across six continents. We
serve the needs of our customers by delivering a wide range of advanced
defence, aerospace and security solutions that provide a performance
edge. We work together with local partners to develop, engineer,
manufacture and support the innovations that increase defence sovereignty,
sustain economies and safeguard commercial interests. We are committed to
creating solutions that protect and strengthen nations, commerce, communities
and people.
Note to
Editors
BAE Systems is located inPavilion No.OD7 and Chalet No.18 at theYelahanka
Air Force Station in Bengaluru.
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