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SP's MAI Issue No. 13 | July 1-15, 2016 - Aerospace Updates

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  AEROSPACE / VIEWPOINT
  Flying Daggers 45 takes wings
  By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)

  Indian Air Force’s first squadron of home-grown light combat aircraft Tejas became a reality with the induction of two aircraft into the force on July 1, 2016.

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  AEROSPACE / FEATURE
  Building the Airbus C295 in India
  By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)

  This option (C295) has the potential to enhance the order for the C295 aircraft by another 100 at the very least.

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  AEROSPACE / VIEWPOINT
  Kickstarting space shuttle — A major milestone
  By Lt General P.C. Katoch (Retd)

  Even as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched 20 satellites from a single mission in June 2016, on May 23, 2016, ISRO successfully launched its prototype space shuttle that splashed down as planned in the Bay of Bengal, some 450 km from Sriharikota.

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  AEROSPACE
  Historic flight of Su-30MKI with BrahMos missile

  The first carriage flight of Su-30MKI aircraft with BrahMos missile was successfully achieved at HAL Airport in Nashik on June 25, 2016. The aircraft was in the air for 45 minutes and was flown by Wg Cdr Prashant Nair and Wg Cdr M.S. Raju, both flight test...

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  AEROSPACE
  Samtel-HAL JV delivers 1,000 multi-function displays for Sukhoi-30MKI

  In a major milestone for ‘Make in India’ and indigenisation programme in the defence sector, Samtel HAL Display Systems (SHDS), a joint venture between Samtel Avionics Ltd and the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)...

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  AEROSPACE
  Russia overcomes import dependence on helicopter engines

  The United Engine Corporation (UEC) has started a serial production of new engines TV7-117V developed by JSC ‘Klimov’ for helicopters Mi-38. Turboprop engine modifications can be also used on the aircraft IL-114 and IL-112V.

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  AEROSPACE
  Second launch of MRSAM successful

  A medium range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM) was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range off Odisha coast on June 30, 2016. The MRSAM is jointly developed by DRDO and IAI of Israel for the Indian Air Force.

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  AEROSPACE
  First military trials for the FAB's future transport aircraft

  The inhabitants of Campo Grande (MS) have followed unusual movement in the city’s skies: since June 13, the KC-390 transport/tanker aircraft is deployed at the city’s airbase for a trials campaign that will continue until July 9.

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  AEROSPACE
  Lockheed Martin and Israel celebrate rollout of Israel's first F-35 'Adir'

  The Israeli and US Government leaders joined Lockheed Martin to celebrate the rollout of the first Israeli Air Force (IAF) F-35A Lightning II, marking a major production milestone for the future of Israel’s national defence.

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  AEROSPACE / UNMANNED
  Another first for the nEUROn

  Europe’s nEUROn unmanned combat air vehicle demonstrator was presented in flight at an air meet at Istres organised by the French Air Force.

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  IAI's Drone Guard system increasing sales

  The Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is viewing a steadily increasing demand for its Drone Guard detection and disruption counter unmaned aerial vehicle (UAV) system, for both military and civilian applications.

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  Rosoboronexport to strengthen global market for UAVs

  Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) will strengthen Russia’s position in the international market for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) by promoting new models.