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In its pursuit to sell F-21 multi-role fighter jets to Indian Air Force, US aerospace giant Lockheed Martin will exhibit its cutting-edge technology including aircraft platforms, precision weapons and missile systems at the Defence Expo-2020 (DefExpo), scheduled to be held in Lucknow from 5 to 8 February.
In a statement issued by the Company informed that тАЬthe┬аF-21 fighter aircraft, which is on offer to the Indian Air Force, takes centerstage at Lockheed MartinтАЩs display. An┬аF-21 cockpit demonstrator┬аis available at the booth for defence and aerospace partners to тАЬflyтАЭ the jet for themselves, experiencing its unmatched performance.тАЭ
тАЬThe F-21 demonstrates Lockheed MartinтАЩs commitment in delivering an advanced, scalable single-engine fighter to the Indian Air Force that also provides unrivalled industrial partnership opportunitiesтАТfor India, from India,тАЭ said William (Bill) Bair, Vice President and Chief Executive of Lockheed Martin India.
The DefExpo India 2020, in its 11th biennial edition, will highlight the emergence of India as an attractive destination for investment in the defence sector apart from providing a suitable platform for tie-ups and joint ventures in the defence manufacturing arena.
тАЬWeтАЩre proud to participate in DEFEXPO 2020, where we can showcase our commitment to тАШMake in IndiaтАЩ directly to the largest gathering of defence and aerospace partners in the country,тАЭ said┬аBlair and further added that тАЬLockheed Martin continues to build upon its more than three decades of partnership with India, expand collaborations with local industry to support the evolution of indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem, and further advance IndiaтАЩs┬аstrategic security and industrial capabilities.тАЭ
Blair also added that Lockheed MartinтАЩs goals at the show include building on the companyтАЩs existing foundation in India by identifying additional strategic partners from across the country, to include companies of all sizes тАФ large, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups.
Lockheed Martin will showcase the┬аMH-60R тАЬRomeoтАЭ Seahawk┬аhelicopter, also on offer to the Indian Navy. The company claims that the MH-60R is the worldтАЩs most advanced maritime helicopter and will bring vital anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region.
According to the statement, the US major will be boosting its presence at the show with the┬аC-130J Super Hercules┬аand the┬аS-92┬о┬аmulti-role┬аhelicopter, both of which represent a strong legacy of partnership with India and the Indian defence industry.┬аThe Indian Air Force operates 12 C-130Js, using the tactical airlifter to go anywhere to do everything. India also is connected to the C-130J through┬аTata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited, a joint venture that has the distinction of being the single-global source of C-130J empennage assemblies included on all new Super Hercules aircraft. All C-130Js now built have major components manufactured in India.
Another prominent display is the┬аJavelin Anti-Tank Guided Missile┬аsystem. This is a versatile and effective one-man-portable and platform-employed anti-tank and multi-target precision weapon system provides the capability to defeat a broad spectrum of close combat threats on the modern battlefield. Using fire-and-forget technology, the weapon guides itself to the target without external commands, allowing soldiers to take cover or reposition. With a range of 65 meters to 4 kilometres in most operational conditions, as well as the ability to operate through adverse weather and battlefield obscurants, Javelin can be deployed in a variety of environments and conditions.
The Company will also highlight the┬аModernised Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS), the advanced electro-optical fire control system used by AH-64D/E Apache helicopter pilots for long-range precision engagement and pilotage capabilities in the day, night and adverse-weather missions; and precision-guided munitions.
By Team BharatShakti
