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Time of India
30-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Made-in-India drones by Tata Advanced Systems Operation Sindoor, marking defence tech milestone
Tata Advanced Systems (TAS) has announced that it has expanded its domestic capabilities in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), covering the complete design, development, and production of core subsystems. These include airframes, autopilots, and ground control software. The systems are now equipped with payloads such as high-resolution cameras, LiDAR, and multispectral sensors, and are designed to be fully autonomous and portable for field use. The company stated that its in-house autopilot and mission control software allow for custom integration of payloads and user interfaces for different types of missions. Key platforms in service TAS has developed several UAV platforms under the Advanced Loitering System ( ALS ) series: by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Elegant New Scooters For Seniors In 2024: The Prices May Surprise You Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Learn More Undo ALS 50 : A vertical take-off and landing ( VTOL ) UAV featuring vision-based guidance, targeting, and fail-safe recovery. It is currently used by Indian defence forces and has received the Defence Minister's Innovation Award. ALS 250 : A loitering munition with a range of 250 km, based on the ALS 50 platform. Live Events ALS 50 Mk II : An upgraded version that has undergone flight testing and is built on technologies already in use by security agencies. IVTOL : A surveillance UAV capable of operating in unprepared environments. It includes gimbaled day/night cameras and onboard image processing. It has been tested for surveillance and target tracking. 'These systems are built on proven platforms and incorporate cutting‑edge technology to ensure reliable performance in a variety of operational environments,' the company said in a statement. Features and mission capabilities The company said the Advanced Loitering System supports autonomous missions with limited operator involvement. Features include real-time electro-optical and infrared video feeds, in-flight fail-safes, abort and recovery functions, and adaptability for re-targeting. The systems are designed to function in a variety of weather and terrain conditions. TAS also highlighted its VTOL UAV designed for difficult locations such as hilltops, jungle areas, and ship decks. The drone weighs around 18 kg, has an operational range of over 15 km (extendable to 25 km), a flight time of up to two hours, and can operate at altitudes of up to 3,000 metres. It transitions from vertical to fixed-wing flight automatically and supports mission-specific payloads. Drones used during Operation Sindoor Several drones were used by India during Operation Sindoor , a cross-border counter-terrorism operation carried out in May 2025. The drones supported reconnaissance and targeting, helping in the execution of precision strikes with limited collateral damage. The systems were operated in active combat conditions.
Hans India
29-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hans India
Dreamliner crash exposes India's aviation weak links
India's aviation ambitions are also being undermined by inadequate Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) infrastructure — especially for wide-body aircraft. The Black Box—comprising the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) — of Air India Flight 171 was recovered on June 13, a day after the crash. The device has suffered extensive damage, and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) lab at Udaan Bhawan, Delhi, will work on retrieving the information. The lab, billed as a ₹9-crore 'state-of-the-art' facility, was inaugurated just two months ago. If it fails to retrieve the data, the Black Box may be sent to the United States for decoding. While major players like Air India Engineering Services Limited (AIESL), GMR Aero Technic, and Tata Advanced Systems have a strong presence in the MRO space, most of their expertise is centered on narrow-body aircraft like the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737. There is a serious shortage of facilities equipped to handle wide-body aircraft and the latest generation of engines. In addition, many existing MROs need major upgrades to meet international standards. Industry insiders also point to a lack of skilled engineers and high import duties on essential spare parts. Indian carriers continue to rely heavily on foreign facilities for major repairs — delaying turnarounds and raising costs. Airframe & Wing Parts: Firms like Aequs, Dynamatic Technologies, Gardner, and Mahindra Aerospace supply parts for the Airbus A320neo, A330neo, and A350 programs. Cargo doors: Tata Advanced Systems manufactures cargo and bulk cargo doors for the A320neo. Rear Fuselage: Dynamatic Technologies has tied up with Deutsche Aircraft to produce the rear fuselage for the D328eco regional turboprop. Helicopter Fuselages: Tata (in partnership with Boeing) is making fuselages for Apache helicopters, while Mahindra Aerostructures is building those for Airbus' H130. Composite Parts: Boeing sources high-end composite parts from its Bengaluru facility to support its global supply chain. India's aircraft components market touched $16.22 billion in 2024 and is projected to nearly double by 2033, propelled by localisation drives, policy support, and growing global partnerships. Over $2 billion worth of components are exported annually to global giants like Airbus and Boeing—thanks to Indian MSMEs and aerospace start-ups. The Dreamliner crash has jolted India's aviation sector out of its comfort zone. As the country aims for the skies, it must further strengthen the ground it takes off from. India Moves Towards Defence Self-Reliance, Cuts Imports, Boosts Exports Traditionally heavily reliant on foreign suppliers for defence equipment, India has significantly reduced its dependence on defence imports over the last 14 years, marking a major shift in its defence strategy and policy.
The Hindu
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Safran to expand operations with MRO facility for Rafale
French aerospace giant Safran plans to establish a new entity to focus on maintenance and overhaul of Rafale fighter jet engines, specifically the M88 engines, a senior executive of the company who met Telangana Industries and IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu said on Tuesday. The initiative is expected to create around 150 jobs by 2026 with potential to add another 750 positions in subsequent phases. Safran Aircraft Engine Services India will be the name of the new entity, Safran's General Manager Pierre Fernandez informed during the meeting, the Minister's office said in a release. Safran, which has two world-class production facilities in Hyderabad, is significantly expanding operations in Telangana, with a major investment in the city. Safran's Hyderabad operations are poised to become a central hub for the production and export of critical components for Rafale engines. The State government's support has been instrumental in positioning Hyderabad as a leading aerospace hub. The Minister's office said the upcoming expansion of the operations underscores Safran's strategic focus on India as a key market and its commitment to contributing to the country's aerospace and defence capabilities. The announcement on the MRO comes on the back of Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems signing four production transfer agreements to manufacture the Rafale fighter aircraft fuselage in India. Under the partnership, Tata Advanced Systems will set up a cutting-edge production facility in Hyderabad for the manufacture of key structural sections of the Rafale, including the lateral shells of the rear fuselage, the complete rear section, the central fuselage, and the front section. The first fuselage sections are expected to roll off the assembly line in FY2028, with the facility expected to deliver up to two complete fuselages per month, the two companies said earlier this month.
Indian Express
18-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Made-in-India business jet by 2028: JV of France's Dassault, Anil Ambani-led company to manufacture Falcon 2000 planes in Nagpur
In what may be seen as a big push for the aerospace manufacturing ecosystem in India, French military aircraft and business jet maker Dassault Aviation will manufacture its best-selling business executive jet—the Falcon 2000—at Nagpur in partnership with the Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group company Reliance Aerostructure Ltd (RAL). The two companies announced a strategic partnership for this purpose at the Paris Air Show on Wednesday, announcing that the first made-in-India Falcon 2000 jet should be ready by 2028. The announcement comes barely two weeks after Dassault and Tata Advanced Systems announced that the latter will set up a facility in Hyderabad to manufacture the fuselage of the Rafale fighter aircraft. The French company has had a long-standing relationship with India, most notably through its fighter jets Mirage 2000 and Rafale that are part of the Indian Air Force's fleet of fighters. 'Dassault Aviation will manufacture Falcon 2000 jets outside of France for the first time in its storied history. This pioneering initiative will see India emerge as a strategic centre for high-end business jet manufacturing. It marks a historic moment for Indian aerospace and manufacturing industry, as the landmark agreement paves way for India's entry into the elite club of countries producing next-generation business jets, alongside the United States, France, Canada, and Brazil,' the two partners said in a joint release, adding that the made-in-India jets will cater to rising business jet demand in India and international markets. The release did not spell out the capacity of the Falcon 2000 production facility, but sources in the know indicated that it could be up to 24 aircraft a year. This would be the first-ever instance of a foreign aircraft manufacturer setting up a final assembly line (FAL) in India for civilian aircraft. European aerospace major Airbus, which has a minority stake in Dassault, will be setting up an FAL in India in partnership with the Tata group, but that will be for manufacturing helicopters. Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems already have an FAL in India for the C295 military transport aircraft. India, the fastest-growing major civil aviation market globally, also harbours the ambition to emerge as a manufacturing base for the global aerospace industry, and is keen on international aerospace majors to source components from the country as well as manufacture aircraft here. Dassault Aviation will also transfer the assembly of the front section of Falcon 8X and Falcon 6X—two other jets in the Falcon family of aircraft—in addition to the wings and complete fuselage assembly of Falcon 2000 to the partners' joint-venture Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd (DRAL). The transfer of assembly operations combined with major facility upgrades, will pave the way for the first flight of made-in-India Falcon 2000 by 2028, Dassault Aviation and RAL said. Currently, around 2,200 Falcon family jets are in service in over 90 countries. The FAL for the Falcon 200 jets will be set up at Mihan, Nagpur, where DRAL has a manufacturing facility for making various sections of the Falcon 2000 jet. Since delivering its first Falcon 2000 front section in 2019, DRAL has assembled over 100 major sub-sections for the Falcon 2000. 'This new agreement, which will make DRAL the first centre of excellence for Falcon assembly outside France and which will eventually enable the establishment of a final assembly line for the Falcon 2000, illustrates, once again, our firm intent to meet our 'Make in India' commitments, and to contribute to the recognition of India as a major partner in the global aerospace supply chain,' said Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO, Dassault Aviation. 'Our partnership with Dassault Aviation represents a landmark in Reliance Group's journey, as we work together to firmly position India as a vital hub in the global aerospace value chain,' Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani said, adding that the collaboration with Dassault is a 'powerful expression' of the group's commitment to the vision of self-reliant India and 'Make in India for the World' initiative outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. DRAL is expected to recruit several hundred engineers and technicians over the next decade to support its expanding operations, the two partners said, adding that this underscores Dassault's 'deep commitment' to strengthening India's aerospace manufacturing ecosystem and advancing the country's emergence as a global centre of excellence for high-precision aviation production. Sukalp Sharma is a Senior Assistant Editor with The Indian Express and writes on a host of subjects and sectors, notably energy and aviation. He has over 13 years of experience in journalism with a body of work spanning areas like politics, development, equity markets, corporates, trade, and economic policy. He considers himself an above-average photographer, which goes well with his love for travel. ... Read More
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
US RIOTS: High Alert As Trump Rushes 2,000 TROOPS To Los Angeles
BIG Defence Boost: Tata, Dassault To Manufacture Rafale Fighter Jet Parts In India | Make In India In a boost for 'Make in India' defence projects, Rafale fighter aircraft fuselage will now be manufactured by Tata Advanced Systems in the country. Tata Advanced Systems has entered into four Production Transfer Agreements with Dassault Aviation for manufacturing Rafale fighter aircraft fuselages in India, marking the first instance of these components being produced outside of France. According to Dassault, this substantial investment will establish a crucial centre for precision manufacturing within India's aerospace sector. The collaboration involves Tata Advanced Systems establishing an advanced manufacturing facility in Hyderabad. This unit will produce essential structural components of the Rafale, comprising the lateral shells of the rear fuselage, complete rear section, central fuselage and front section.#rafale #makeinindia #tataadvancedsystems #dassaultaviation #indianairforce #defencemanufacturing #aerospaceindia #hyderabad #fighterjets #atmanirbharbharat #indiandefence #aviationnews #defence #indiaselfreliance #privateindustry #globalaerospace #precisionengineering #defencecollaboration #advancedmanufacturing #aerostructure #tata #news #latestnews #toi #toibharat 16.1K views | 2 days ago
