C-27J
Finmeccanica – through its operating companies AgustaWestland, Alenia Aermacchi, DRS Technologies and Selex ES – takes part in Aero India 2013.
In the helicopter sector, AgustaWestland has been present in India since 1970 and, during that time, has successfully delivered helicopters for both military and commercial markets. Looking at the Indian Armed Forces needs, AgustaWestland is able to meet the requirements for both land and sea missions, proposing models such as the AW119, AW109 LUH, AW139, NH90 and AW101.
The C-27J is capable of performing many missions such as transport of troops, goods and medicines, MEDEVAC, airdrop operations, search and rescue, logistical supply, humanitarian assistance, fire fighting and missions in support of homeland security.
Finally, with a growing fleet and an ever increasing order book, AgustaWestland has expanded its service network in India and is able to guarantee greater levels of support and maintenance to its local customers. In March 2012 Indian Rotorcraft Limited, a joint venture between AgustaWestland and Tata Sons, began construction on a new helicopter production facility in Hyderabad marking a new development in the Indian aerospace industry.
Indian aeronautics sector offers interesting prospects for Alenia Aermacchi. The C-27J, tactical transport aircraft represents an excellent solution for the Indian Air Force’s requirements. The C-27J is capable of performing many missions such as transport of troops, goods and medicines, MEDEVAC, airdrop operations, search and rescue, logistical supply, humanitarian assistance, fire fighting and missions in support of homeland security. Alenia is also proposing the ATR 72 MP for the requirements expressed by the Indian Coast Guard for a new medium-range aircraft for maritime patrol.
AW 109
The aircraft offers extremely low operational costs for all maritime patrol roles and, with proper configuration implementation, it can also fulfil the Anti-Submarine Warfare role. Alenia Aermacchi has obtained a considerable success with the regional aircraft produced by ATR (equal joint venture between Alenia Aermacchi and EADS): about 100 such aircraft are in service with the main Indian national airlines. Alenia Aermacchi is also active in the fast growing field of Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) for the civil and defence markets.
DRS systems support security, ground force modernization and C4ISR applications for land, sea and air operations across a variety of platforms.
DRS Technologies offers its Indian customers ultra-rugged computing and display solutions for data presentation, situational awareness and command and control decision-making. Rugged computers, such as the Military Rugged Tablet (MRT) PC, are battle-proven, ensuring war fighters have digital technology they can count on – even in the most extreme conditions.
DRS systems support security, ground force modernization and C4ISR applications for land, sea and air operations across a variety of platforms. Multi and dual-display Navy workstations provide long-lasting operational workspaces. DRS’s lightweight and reliable flight safety deployable recorders assist the rescue of survivors, aid in the recovery of aircraft and assure the timely analysis of vital data for future investigation.
DRS Technology - Military Rugged Tablet (MRT) PC
With a fully owned subsidiary in India and strategic partnerships in place, Selex ES builds on 40 years of heritage in India, where it has fielded ACT/ATM systems for military applications and “turn-key” systems for the new Bangalore and Hyderabad airports. In the naval domain Selex ES’s Combat Management Systems are integrated on frigates while its 3D L-Band Air Surveillance Radar will be installed on-board the new aircraft carrier being constructed at Cochin Shipyard.
In the airborne sector, Selex ES has supplied avionics, communication and EW systems for different platforms and last year signed a 20 year support and upgrade contract with the Indian Navy for their Centre for Avionics Repair and Software Development. In the avionics field, Selex ES supplies communication and navigation systems (Doppler GPS), and aims to become a leading player for new generation IFF identification and mission support systems in area such as Obstacle Avoidance.
Selex ES has also been operating its Mirach 100/5 at the national Integrated Test Range since 2007. To answer requirements of military ISR, Selex ES is offering its flagship Airborne Tactical Observation and Surveillance (ATOS) mission management system for the Kamov-28 upgrade programme. India also offers unique opportunities for Selex ES’s airborne AESA technology, and the company is currently fielding its first AESA solution developed with a local partner.
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