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Indian MRO space is growing, inch by inch- day by day. After IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries decision to come up with an MRO facility in India, another OEM, this time Dassault Aviation is all set to acquire land near the upcoming Noida International Airport to build an #MRO facility for India's Mirage 2000 and Rafale fighter. The #MROfacility at Jewar will also overhaul older Mirage 2000 jets in India, for which India is going to several countries to acquire older #airframes for cannibalisation. The Indian Air Force already operates 36 #Rafalejets, which were bought in 2016, India's most technologically advanced jets. The Indian Navy is also looking to buy 26 of these jets worth $5 billion. A negotiating team for deciding the final price of these jets was earlier in India. Dassault is also in the race to sell 114 fighter jets to #IAF under the multi-role fighter aircraft (#MRFA) contest. The setting up of #MROfacilities by #OEMs is a testament that India is a budding #MROmarket and now is the time to #investinindia Government of India Official Ministry of Defense, Government of India Narendra Modi MRO Association of India Feldzer Vadim Stéphane Fort Severine MONDY David Raju Philippe Cheron Rohit Tomar Seemaa S Vedaak Veena Chawla Rinaldo Rhine #MRO #maintenance #repair #overhaul #MROhub #aerospacehub #componentmanufacturing #FAL #investinindia #makeinindia

In a recent report, it was revealed that French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation is establishing a state-of-the-art maintenance, repair, and overhaul (#MRO) facility near Noida. The facility is set to provide comprehensive support for French-origin #fighter #jets in the Indian Air Force, including the Rafale and Mirage 2000. This move is expected to significantly bolster the #operational #readiness of the IAF’s fleet and enhance the long-term #maintenance infrastructure for these advanced #aircraft in India. Here is the article which carried this report: https://lnkd.in/geX9Mevu

Dassault Aviation announced the creation of a new company, Dassault Aviation MRO India (DAMROI), dedicated exclusively to the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of its military aircraft. Based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, DAMROI will support the Indian Air Force’s Mirage 2000 fleet and other Dassault aircraft. The move aligns with India's "Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiative, aimed at boosting self-reliance in defense. In addition to offering tailored MRO services, DAMROI will contribute to India’s aerospace ecosystem under the "Make in India" and "Skill India" policies, focusing on training and industrial collaboration. Parent: THE GEOSTRATA #DassaultAviation #MROIndia #IndianAirForce #AtmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia #AerospaceIndustry #SkillIndia #DefenseIndustry

Dassault Aviation is to create a new subsidiary, Dassault Aviation MRO India (DAMROI), dedicated exclusively to MRO of its military activities. Incorporated in India the company will be based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and will be committed to meeting the needs of the Indian Air Force by offering tailor-made products and services to support its Mirage 2000 fleet and, more broadly, the fighter aircraft supplied by Dassault Aviation in India, in order to guarantee the best possible responsiveness and efficiency in fulfilling its requirements. Created under the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” policy to contribute to India’s self-reliance and promote indigenous value-added services, DAMROI will benefit from Dassault Aviation’s technological expertise and offer new opportunities for cooperation and collaboration with the aim of becoming a key player in participating to a full-fledged aero defence ecosystem in India. Alongside a significant industrial input to positioning India as an international aerospace supplier under the “Make in India” policy and a full commitment to the “Skill India” initiative through the implementation of training and education programs, this new step shows Dassault Aviation’s determination to make its presence in India, a success and to contribute to India’s strategic vision for its future. #maintenance #military #mro #defenceindustry #aviation

Good morning everyone! I am pleased to announce that my article titled "Lessons Learned From India’s Struggle to Maintain the Mirage 2000" has been published by Diplomat Media Inc. The article discusses the challenges faced by the Indian Air Force and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in maintaining their fleet of Mirage 2000 aircraft that were procured four decades ago through off-the-shelf mechanisms. Due to the lack of spare parts, the serviceability of the aircraft is severely affected. As a result, India has had to procure retired Mirage aircraft from friendly countries to ensure the availability of spares and keep the Mirage fleet airworthy. This problem could also arise in the future with the 36 Rafales since they have been procured through a government-to-government deal instead of licensed manufacturing. Link of the article-

Okay, so this is really cool. A short time ago, the Royal Canadian Air Force | Aviation royale canadienne (RCAF) held a procurement competition to select its next fighter jet. The contenders were the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II (shout out to Spencer Pranke!), Boeing (🛫✈️🛬💥🔥🔥🔥) F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, and Saab JAS-39 Gripen E. Boeing was a shoe-in until they screwed up royally by--and there are very few Canadians who know this--TRIPLING the price of their Super Hornets once they and Lockheed managed to lobby Saab out of the competition! That's why in January 2023, the Government of Canada finally signed to procure 88 F-35As. So long, Saab--or so we thought. Fast forward to today, and it's looking that Saab might have a chance at a comeback--and the conditions couldn't be more favourable! You see, the RCAF is retiring their old BAE Systems CT-155 Hawk trainer aircraft. And Boeing is already pushing their T-7A Red Hawk forward as the proposed replacement at US $85 million per plane. But what does this have to do with the Gripen making a comeback? Well, a lot. And there's a lot to cover. But I want to try and keep things brief, so here are the key takeaways: • The Swedish "Flygvapnet"--that's their air force, don't ask me how to pronounce it--have been successfully using their older Gripen C and D models as advanced trainer aircraft for the Gripen E. • The Gripen C/D costs about $60 million, while the E model was sold for as low as $75 million in 2022. • Sweden is a NATO member now, and have demonstrated that the JAS-39E is perfectly capable of integrating with NATO air power. • As a trainer aircraft, the Gripen doesn't need any specialized NORAD equipment. But that doesn't mean the Canadian aerospace industry couldn't try modifying them for such a role. Wow! Okay, so we know that the Gripen is a viable trainer aircraft and price-point alternative to Boeing's gouging. And now we know that there's no reason to worry about whether or not the C, D, or E models will be suitable for NATO and NORAD use cases. Now, there are a whole host of other reasons for why the RCAF should choose the Gripen, but that's a topic for a competitive analysis article. So instead I'll sum it up with this: it solves a massive boatload of problems that the RCAF, CAE, the Government of Canada, and the Canadian economy currently has. And the kicker? The RCAF still gets its fancy F-35As, too! #Aerospace #RCAF #Military #Canada #Monday

https://lnkd.in/gva-GZ8u France Makes Big Move To Win IAF’s $20B Deal; Experts Say MRO Facility For Rafale Fighters A Hint To India Besides securing Indian airspace against adversaries, the Rafale fighter jets may bolster the country’s ‘Make in India’ or ‘Atmanirbhar’ strategy of local defense manufacturing. Dassault Aviation has unveiled plans to set up a new maintenance and overhaul facility in India, a move that could be aimed at securing a multi-billion MMRCA contract. Reports in...

AMCA Gets Approval It is learnt that the #Cabinet #Committee on #Security has approved 5th generation Advanced Medium Combat #Aircraft (AMCA). The program has been approved for Rs 15,000 Cr for development of 5 #prototypes in 5 years. AMCA, if successfully developed, may be inducted from 2030 onwards. IAF has a requirement of 200 of these aircrafts. First two squadrons of these aircrafts are likely to be powered by GE414 Engine. The plan is also to develop a 125 kN engine through a JV. #india #startup #defence #defencenews #defenceblog #defenceindustry #defencetechnology #defenceforces #defencecapability #aatmanirbharbharat #makeinindia #indianarmy #indianarmedforces #drdo #indianairforce #indiannavy #fighterjet Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Safran Rolls-Royce GE Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) DRDO, Centre for Airborne Systems

"Dassault Aviation is advancing plans to establish a #Maintenance, #Repair, and #Overhaul (MRO) facility near #Jewar International Airport for India’s Mirage 2000 and Rafale fighters. This move supports India's aspiration to locally manufacture the latest Rafale versions under the "Make in India" initiative. #Engine maker Safran SA also intends to set up an MRO facility for Rafale engines in Hyderabad, aiming for operations by 2025 and potential local #production of M-88 engines. These developments are crucial as India seeks to bolster its #defense capabilities amidst regional security challenges, including from China's expanding military presence" An excerpt from the article. https://lnkd.in/gup6qbEP

The Turkish Aerospace Industries’ KAAN fighter jet recently achieved a significant milestone with its second successful flight test on May 6, 2024. According to the Turkish Defence Industry Agency (SSB), the aircraft demonstrated commendable performance metrics during its 14-minute flight near Ankara. Reaching a speed of 230 knots (426 km/h) and ascending to an altitude of 10,000 feet (3,048 m), the KAAN replicated its initial flight’s velocity while surpassing it in altitude by 2,000 feet, despite extending the flight duration by a minute. SSB President Haluk Görgün lauded the occasion as “another pivotal day in Turkish aviation and defense history,” highlighting the seamless success of the flight and emphasizing the importance of the data gathered for further analysis and preparation for subsequent flights. The KAAN’s inaugural flight took place on February 21, 2024, following the initiation of production activities in March 2022. Key milestones in its development timeline include engine start-up activities in February 2023 and slow taxi tests in March 2023. Anticipated to exhibit formidable performance capabilities, the KAAN is projected to achieve a maximum cruising speed of Mach 1.8, ascend to a ceiling of 55,000 feet, and sustain g-forces within the range of +9/-3.5 g. Engineered with stealth features, the aircraft is designed to maintain a low radar cross-section (RCS), possess supercruise capability, and internally accommodate weaponry to mitigate its RCS profile. The KAAN prototype currently relies on US-sourced General Electric F110-GE-129 turbofan engines, each delivering a thrust of 131.2 kN in full afterburner mode. Future prototypes are also slated to be powered by F110 engines. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/gnAzswg4