RT LTA present the SkyStar family of aerostats at DefExpo 2018

Alongside the SkyStar Aerostat systems RT's subsidiary  Aero-T will Present its SkyGuard1 large Aerostat system

Chennai, India - The Israeli-based aerostat company RT LTA Systems Ltd. will present its SkyStar family of aerostats, which includes the Skystar 110, SkyStar 180 and SkyStar 330 at DefExpo 2018, Chennai, India Alongside the SkyStar aerostat systems, RT's subsidiary, Aero-T, will present its SkyGuard1 large aerostat system at display in Hall 1, Booth 1.1 5E.

The SkyStar aerostats are a self-contained, versatile, and easily transportable tacticalsystems, ideal for defense, border security, HLS and public safety missions. Offering availability of over 85% in any given area, the SkyStar systems already accumulated more than 1,500,000 million operational hours worldwide.

Mr Rami Shmueli, RT's CEO said "We are pleased to present our renowned Skystar aerostat family in India, where our systems are already being used for several missions. We are proud to present both our tactical aerostat systems, the SkyStar family, as well as our subsidiary's large aerostat, the SkyGuard 1. Taken together, RT and Aero-T offer a family of solutions ideal to a range of different defense, border control, and HLS missions."

"Using an aerostat resembles building a tower of 1,500 ft. in only 20 minutes, and at a minimal cost of 10$ per day. No other defense systems, manned or unmanned, are as cost-effective as aerostats. " He added

The SkyStar 110 is a micro-balloon system, designed to provide field commanders with real-time "over the hill" reconnaissance capability. Protected by patent, the system is compact, robust and can be transported, assembled, launched and operated by only two personnel after minimal training. Pickup truck transportable, the system can be assembled and launched in only 15 minutes, for a 1,500 feet surveillance range.

SkyStar 110 Handheld Personal Ground Control Station (PGCS) is a compact unit that can be worn over a protective vest or mounted on a tripod. The SkyStar 110 is operational under extreme weather conditions with low operational and maintenance costs.

The SkyStar 180 is a small-sized mobile aerostat, designed for tactical mid-range surveillance and public safety as well as for police and military applications.

Based on a towable trailer, the system has a stabilized day/night electro-optical payload suspended from a helium-filled aerostat, tethered to a ground system. It operates continuously at wind velocity of up to 40 knots, and can lift a payload of up to 20kg will providing surveillance coverage from an altitude of up to 1,000 ft. for up to 72 hours after which it is brought down for a 20-minute helium refill. Only 2 people are required to fully maintain the system. SkyStar 180 is Ideal for defense, security, border control and public safety missions.

Skystar 330 tactical Aerostat is a modern, efficient and combat proven tactical system designed to provide its users with persistent, medium-long range, real-time tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, Target-Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR). Lifting the system's sensor to an average altitude of up to 1,500 ft. AGL, Skystar 330 is an optimal system for camp and force protection, counter IED, area capture and situational awareness.

Combining cutting edge sensor and intelligence gathering and processing technology with modernized aerostat technology, Skystar 330 Tactical aerostat incorporates lightweight and robust components together with high mobility structure in order to achieve fast and simple deployment on theater.The aerostat can be operated continuously at wind velocity up to 40 knots, with a break of 20 minutes once up to 72 hours, to enable helium refill.

The Skystar 330 can carry two different payloads simultaneously. Among the different payloads the system can carry are cameras, communication relay, Cellular interception sensors and radars.

SkyGuard1 is a large aerostat in a Blimp shape, which can carry payloads of up to 90 kg and reach altitudes of up to 1,000 meters.The SkyGuard1 has an ability to carry payloads of up to 90 KG weight, operational elevation of up to 3,000 feet (1,000 meters) and long endurance ability.

The SkyGuard1 can carry multiple surveillance sensors. Taken together, these abilities allow the aerostat to operate continuously for at 14 days. 

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Russian Helicopters to hold negotiations on the MRO of helicopters in India at DefExpo 2018

Moscow / Russia 10 April 2018 - Russian Helicopters Holding Company will hold negotiations related to the after-sales support of Russian helicopters operated in India within the framework of international military and technical exhibition, DefExpo 2018.

Currently, medium utility helicopters of Mi-8/17 type, as well as heavy Mi-26, attack Mi-25, as well as ship-based Ka-25, Ka-28 and Ka-31 are operated in India.

The total fleet of Russian-made helicopters in India constitutes about 400 units and the models of light utility Ka-226T helicopter which are going to be produced at the Russian and Indian joint venture as well as an advanced Mi-171A2 helicopter in offshore configuration will be presented at the exposition of the Holding Company at DefExpo 2018. 

In November 2017, Russian Helicopters concluded a contract with Vectra Group for the supply of Mi-171A2 utility helicopter in 2018. And the agreement envisages an option for the purchase of another helicopter of this type.

During the negotiations we are planning to pay special attention to the issues of after-sales support, repair and modernization of earlier supplied helicopters in India, we are planning to sign several documents related to this topic.

Moreover, an implementation of a joint project - a Russian and Indian Joint Venture for the assembly of Ka-226T registered in May 2017 - will be discussed.

A ship-based Ka-226T helicopter, which, as we believe may also be assembled at the facilities of the JV will be presented for our partners. Light utility Ka-226T helicopter, featuring a coaxial main rotor system with the maximum take-off weight of 3.6 tons is capable of transporting up to 1 ton of payload. Ka-226T may be equipped with a transport cabin which allows transporting up to 6 people, or modules fitted with special equipment.

Improved performance of Ka-226T helicopter, environmental friendliness, cost effectiveness, state-of-the-art avionics suite and additional flight safety solutions make this helicopter one of the best in its class.

More than 80 modifications have been introduced in the design of Mi-171A2 helicopter as compared to the baseline model. The helicopter is powered by VK-2500PS-03 engines (civil version of the engines installed on Mi-28 combat helicopters) with FADEC system. A new rotor system is one of the most important distinctive features of the Mi-171A2 as compared to Mi-8/Mi-17 helicopters.

The helicopter is equipped with more efficient X-shape tail rotor and a new main rotor with all-composite blades of improved aerodynamic design. Therefore, the aerodynamics facilitated the increase of the thrust of the main rotor of Mi-171A2 more than by 700 kg, which had a positive impact on the whole range of flight performance.

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The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub- DEFEXPO 2018

Chenani, India - DefExpo 2018 will be held on sea-shore along with the East Coast road enroute Chennai to Mahabalipuram for the first time India’s Defense manufacturing capabilities to the world. DefExpo 2018 will brand India as a defense systems and components for all three services- Army, Navy and Air force while showcasing strengths of India’s substantial public sector and will also uncover India’s growing private Industry and spreading MSME base for components and sub-systems.

DefExpo 2018 will brandish Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd’s various flying platforms incl. domestically designed and manufactured fourth generations Light Combat Aircraft(LCA)-Tejas ; Advanced Light Helicopter–Dhruv which have both civil as well as combat variants; Dornier civilian aircraft for which DGCA clearance purposes Apart from Hal’s platform domestic private industry proudly present its Naval designing capabilities in shipbuilding.

India is one of the few countries of the world with Capabilities  its design a naval vessel from scratch to finish and will also physically showcase along the shoreline several frigates, corvettes and other ships. The exhibition will also unveil India’s capabilities in manufacturing Scorpion class sub-marine , Hindustan Shipyard and private sector incl. Maragos Docks, GRSE, GOA shipyards, Hindustan Shipyard and private shipyards will bring to view their capabilities in manufacturing and servicing ships and growing demand for Indian built vessels from many Countries in South Asia, ASEAN and Africa and DefExpo will be a perfect stage to unfold the might of India’s shipbuilding capabilities.

As regards land systems India will unveil its 155 mm Advanced towed artillery GUN(ATAG) in DefExpo and the first time India has its own ATAG which has been designed and developed by DRDO in MOU with Kalyani  Group, TATA Power and OFBs.

India also proposes to showcase its tank making capabilities incl. MBT Arjun, T90 and T72, Bridge laying Tanks (BLTs) with a span of over 70 feet among others and will also be showcasing 155 mm artillery gun ‘ Dhaunsh’.

DefExpo will also provide an opportunity to showcase India’s plans for putting India on the global map of small arms manufacturing with its decision to manufacturing about 7.5 lacks Assault Rifles, 3.5 lacks Carbines and about 40,000 LMG’s.

India will also showcase its Missile and Rocket manufacturing capabilities incl. Brahmas missiles available for all kind of attacks incl. surface-to-air, air-to-air and sea-to–air. Further Akash Missile systems will be a major attraction at DefExpo and Pinaka rockets will also be highlighted during the show.

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Naini Aerospace Limited Commences Delivery of Aircraft and Helicopter Looms

Photo Caption : Mr. R. K. Mishra, CEO, NAeL (left) presenting the Certificate of Conformity of aircraft and helicopter looms to Mr. M S Velpari, GM, LCA Tejas Division-HAL (right) in the presence of Mr. V M Chamola, Chairman (NAeL) and Director (HR)-HAL at a function held at Naini, Allahabad on March 27, 2018.

Bangalore, India- Naini Aerospace Limited (NAeL), Allahabad made its first delivery of 335 LCA and 28 ALH cable looms after being taken over by HAL as a subsidiary.  Mr. R. K. Mishra, CEO (NAeL) presented the Certificate of Conformity of Aircraft and Helicopter Looms to Mr. M S Velpari, GM, LCA Tejas Division in the presence of Mr. V M Chamola, Chairman (NAeL) and Director (HR)-HAL at a function held at its plant in Naini, Allahabad on March 27, 2018. With NAeL commencing its operations the place has turned vibrant as the erstwhile Hindustan Cables Limited did not see any production for last 20 years.

HAL undertook the revival of a sick unit of HCL and provided structured training to the employees for skill development and other infrastructural requirements.  The deliveries happened due to the dedicated efforts of workforce at NAeL.  A robust quality management system is in place in the loom manufacturing shop and the facility has been cleared by the Joint audit team of DGAQA and HAL, says Mr. T. Suvarna Raju, CMD-HAL.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Chamola said earning revenue in the very first full financial year of its existence speaks on the commitment of the organization. Full-fledged operational of the plant is expected by June 1, 2018. The top management of HAL is committed to create a center of excellence for aviation loom manufacturing at Naini, Allahabad, he added.Naini unit of sick Hindustan Cables Limited along with identified assets and manpower was taken over by NAeL, a subsidiary of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on February 1, 2017. The NAeL commenced production activities of wire harnesses of helicopter and aircraft within a record time of five months in July 2017 after providing structured training to the employees for skill development, making registrations  with statutory Taxation, Labour and EPFO  authorities, obtaining factory license and creating basic infrastructure for aviation loom manufacturing.

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Elbit to Showcase an Array of Solutions & Capabilities at DEFEXPO 2018

Haifa, Israel – Elbit Systems Ltd. Elbit Systems will showcase a range of solutions at the upcoming DEFEXPO exhibition, set to take place in Chennai, India 11-14 April 2018.

    Solutions displayed at the company booth (Hall 1 booth #1.1.3) and in the booths of Elbit Systems’ business partners represent a vast portfolio addressing the modern battlefield’s challenges. Among these are fixed and rotary-wing solutions, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced solutions in the areas of Electro-Optics (EO), Electronic Warfare (EW), Command, Control, Communication, Computers & Intelligence (C4I) and munitions.

 The following systems and solutions will be on display in the company’s booth:

Rotary and Fixed-Wing Aircraft Solutions

All-in-SMALL™ Is a cutting-edge, integrated EW suite in a single Line Replaceable Unite (LRU), with comprehensive, advanced EW capabilities. The suite can be effectively integrated with direct infra-red countermeasure (DIRCM) systems, thus enabling extremely fast hand-over from infra-red passive airborne warning system (IR PAWS) to DIRCM.

 Emerald AES-210 (Multimedia presentation) is a modular airborne system that detects, identifies and locates ground-based airborne and ship-borne radars as well as communication emitters. AES 210 is designed to meet the full range of UAS tactical and strategic mission requirements, effective even in the most hostile scenarios.

 Unified Self-Protection Suite for Fighter Aircraft (Multimedia presentation) includes the most advanced multi-spectral self-protection jamming capabilities in a single LRU. The system delivers market leading Direction Finding (DF) accuracy, identification and location of received signals, very high Probability Of Intercept (POI), and enables swift response. The suite is operational and deployed onboard fighter aircraft in modern air forces around the globe.

 HPS – Helmet Pointing System is a proven solution for utility, multi-role, combat and maritime helicopters, operating on over 7,000 helicopters world-wide. The system features enhanced situational awareness including day & night color zymology and innovative line-of-sight technology. HPS provides an around-the-clock mission solution enabling flight in a degraded visual environment, improves flight safety, increases survivability and improves crew coordination.

 The Indigenized Smart Glass Cockpit for helicopters suite combines the latest display capabilities and advanced avionics including a Primary Flight Display (PFD), digital map, navigation capabilities, flight management and Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). Elbit Systems’ extensive and successful experience in complex systems integration projects for a wide range of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft enables efficient and cost effective integration of systems in numerous platforms. Our cockpit suite is a flexible, modular solution created to effectively perform under the harsh and demanding conditions created by low altitude tactical environments. The Glass Cockpit provides accurate, real-time information projected on the head-down and helmet mounted display enabling safer and more precise mission execution as well as greater situational awareness.

 Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) Systems: Iron Vision™ is a groundbreaking Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) system for AFVs that provides a 360-degree panoramic visualization of the surrounding environment. Integrated with critical mission data and enabling the crew to ‘see-through’ their vehicle’s armor in real time, Iron Vision allows fighting in “Closed Hatches”, while maintaining full situational awareness. Incorporating a layer of Elbit Systems’ patented ARTIST™ – Augmented Reality Integrated Training System into the Iron Vision HMD can serve as a ‘true-to-life’ training system that offers sophisticated, high-fidelity operational scenarios with extreme combat accuracy.

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Airbus launches photonics payload technology project “OPTIMA”

Hyderabad, India- Airbus has launched the OPTIMA project, which will deliver a proof of concept demonstrator for the use of photonic payloads in telecommunications satellites.

The OPTIMA project which is led by Airbus Defense and Space in Steven age and part of Horizon 2020 funded by the European Commission, comprises specialist partners from across Europe, including DAS Photonics, CORDON Electronics, SODERN, IMEC and Polaris. Airbus Defense and Space will define, assemble and test a photonic payload demonstrator based on the components and equipment developed by the other members of the consortium.

Photonic payloads have the potential to revolutionize the design, capacity and capability of future generations of telecommunications satellites.  The photonic payloads will use light to transfer the signals throughout the spacecraft, replacing current RF technologies, allowing for the development of more efficient and powerful satellites which are able to meet the increasing complexity and sophistication required by customers.    

The use of optical fiber based equipment has already transformed Information Technology for ground applications, and its compact, lightweight and low power nature should enable reductions in mass on telecommunication satellites as they replace currently used technology.

Speaking on the occasion MR. Javad Anzalchi, Airbus project manager said,  “By bringing together our industry partners who have complementary skills and expertise, we will develop OPTIMA to provide a roadmap for photonics technology available for telecommunications satellites - and we are targeting an in orbit demonstration as early as 2020.

Full development of this technology should not only allow the European space industry to address the challenges of the EU’s Digital Agenda for Europe 2020, but also strengthen its position in a very competitive, global marketplace.” He added

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IAI FOCUSES EFFORTS ON GREEN ENERGY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ELECTRICALLY-POWERED AIRCRAFT

Hyderabad, India - Israel Aerospace Industry (IAI) has begun working on the development of green energy solutions for the future development of electrically powered aircraft, combining environmental benefits together with longer ranges and endurance and with significant fuel cost savings.

The demand for electrically powered aircraft is projected to reach hundreds of aircrafts per year within the next decade, covering a range of sizes and mission profiles. The growing use of electric propulsion is expected to save hundreds of millions of dollars in fuel and maintenance costs. Environmental benefits include significant reduction of air pollution and noise levels. While today's electrical power is mainly limited to very light aircraft, IAI estimates that as the technology continues to mature, the market will diversify also to short-range passenger airplanes and other configurations.

IAI's experience in electric power systems for unmanned aerial vehicles spans many years. Some of the products developed by IAI include the Panther and Mini Panther UAVs, vertical takeoff and landing Unmanned Airborne Vehicles as well as the Bird Eye 650 reconnaissance vehicle.

In recent years, IAI has been investing heavily in R&D of electric power systems, including engines, batteries and energy sources. It also monitors closely the developments, integration and demonstration of advanced technologies in this arena. Together with IAI's in-house developments, it is also considering potential collaborations with a startup company in his most upcoming and challenging field of electrically powered aircraft.

Speaking on the occasion, MR. Moshe Medina, Vice President of IAI Engineering and Development Group, said, "The aviation world is about to enter a new era of electric propulsion. The significant improvement of electrical power sources for the cellular communication and electric cars may prove to have a positive effect on the reliability and efficiency of the electrical power system. These, in turn, can make the electric aircraft ‘the next big trend' in the world of aviation. Electric airplanes are greener, quieter, reliable and more economical. While many technological challenges need to be addressed as part of the development and certification, IAI's extensive experience allows us to develop a solution kit for building the world's most efficient electrical aircraft. We are nearing the completion of the characterization and conceptual design phase and will focus on the areas in which we see the strongest business potential."

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