SEAnews 2015-12-25 ArtNo.45610

【New Delhi】The Indian Navy's design bureau is favourably considering nuclear propulsion for the second, and possibly a third indigenous aircraft carrier.
　Although the final decision is yet to be taken, reliable sources told India Strategic that the navy and the country's nuclear scientists have drawn sufficient experience from their success in installing nuclear propulsion in Arihant, the country's first SSBN (ship submersible ballistic nuclear) submarine (or nuclear-propelled, nuclear-armed submarine), which is currently undergoing sea trials, and that is encouraging them to replicate the technology for indigenous aircraft carriers.

○India set to develop own stealth combat drones

【New Delhi】India is finally getting set to launch an ambitious project to develop its own stealth combat drones or UCAVs (unmanned combat aerial vehicles), which will be capable of firing missiles and precision-guided munitions at enemy targets and then returning to home bases to re-arm for further missions.
　Sources said the government was close to approving a Rs 2,650 crore Project Ghatak to develop the futuristic "Indian Unmanned Strike Air Vehicle", which has already been cleared by the defence ministry. "The project is now being evaluated by an expert committee set up by the finance ministry. Once approved, Project Ghatak will be placed before the cabinet committee on security for the final nod," said a source.

○HAL builds new aerospace centre in Marathahalli

【Bengaluru】Bengaluru will have a new aerospace centre in what will be a further boost to its image as India’s aerospace hub.
　Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar inaugurated Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd’s (HAL) Centre for Aerospace Management Excellence and Leadership at Marathahalli here on December 14. He said the HAL being the only aerospace giant in India, this new facility was the right step in training human resources to ensure the success of the ‘Make in India’ campaign.

○HAL's 25 kN aero engine completes inaugural run

【New Delhi】 In a boost for 'Make in India', the inaugural run of the core of 25 kN indigenous Aero Engine (Hindustan Turbo Fan Engine - HTFE 25) was successfully completed in the presence of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar at HAL's Engine Division on December 14.
　It can be used for basic, intermediate and advanced trainer aircraft. The engine can also be used on business jets and five ton weight class aircraft in single engine configuration and on aircraft of up to nine ton weight class with twin engine configuration.
　Parrikar also launched the design and development project of Hindustan Turbo Shaft Engine (HTSE-1200) which can be used for helicopters.

【News source】

After INS Arihant, Indian Navy considering nuclear propulsion for aircraft carriers

India set to develop own stealth combat drones

HAL to build new aerospace centre in Marathahalli soon

Boost for 'Make in India': HAL's 25 kN aero engine completes inaugural run; can be used for trainer aircraft

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