Jointly Organised by
| Centre for Air Power Studies | Defence IQ a Division of IQPC |
The Society for Aerospace Studies |
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Innovating and Modernising India's Air Power Capabilities - Positioning for the Future
Daily Times: New Delhi Oct 9th 2008 (extract)
The Indian Air Force is in the midst of a transformation and is taking some confident steps forward in becoming an aerospace power 10 years from now, IAF Chief Fali Homi Major said.
Tap into India’s unrivalled aerospace defence industry opportunities
With defence spending expected to top US$34 billion in 2010, total spending of US$150 billion over the next 5 years, as well as a market open to foreign participation and collaboration, India cannot be ignored.
India possesses the second largest air force in the Asia Pacific region along with substantial naval, coastal and army aviation interests, all of which are planning for substantial modernization, acquisition of new assets and upgrading of existing capabilities in line with India’s rapid economic growth.
As the aerospace defence industry’s leading flagship conference in the region, the 3rd annual Air Power India 2009 international conference offers unrivalled market insights, business leads and networking opportunities.
Explore India’s air power strategies, technologies and solutions in-depth
A full spectrum of policies, strategies, platforms, technologies, systems and solutions relating to Air Power will be explored. Air Power India 2009 presents a rare opportunity to hear first hand from air force, navy, coastal and army leaders, influential government decision makers, along with global and Indian aerospace industry top-level executives and defence experts all at one venue.
Organised in close collaboration with the Indian Air Force
For the first time, the conference is being jointly-organised by the air force-affiliated Centre of Air Power Studies, Society for Aerospace Studies and DefenceIQ, enabling direct collaboration with the Indian Air Force and other military aviation interests. This will guarantee first hand information and unrivalled market insights from the presentations and discussions on India’s latest thinking on air power visions, policies and future directions, including new aircraft platform acquisitions, upgrade projects and related systems.
Prestigious new venue for 2009: DRDO
For first time, the conference will be held at the high profile DS Kothari Auditorium at DRDO Bhawan. Ideally located near all military HQs and government ministries in New Delhi, this will assure a high-profile audience presence throughout the conference.
Timed to enable your visit just ahead of the busy exhibition season
You will have the opportunity to meet and influence top-level military and government in an exclusive secure conference environment highly conducive to gaining access to new contacts, clients and partners.
Explore the future of air power
An exceptional speaker line up will provide first hand insights and the latest thinking on Indian Air Force, Army Aviation, Naval Air Arm modernization strategies and associated industry opportunities:
- India’s air power vision, needs and future direction
- Air dominance and the future fighter platform
- India’s defence modernization, procurement and foreign participation opportunities
- Future air power challenges and threats on the electronic networked battlefield
Inaugural Session:
Arjan Singh DFC, |
Air Chief Marshal FH Major PVSM AVSM SC VM ADC, |
Hear from top-level Air Force, Army and Navy speakers from India and overseas including:
- Air Chief Marshal SP Tyagi PVSM AVSM VM ADC (retd), Former Chief of Air Staff, Indian Air Force
- Air Marshal NAK Browne AVSM VM, Deputy Chief of Air Staff, Indian Air Force
- Rear Admiral Venkat Shankar VSM, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Air), Indian Navy
- Dr. Sanu Kainikara, Air Power Strategist, Air Power Development Centre, Royal Australian Air Force
- Wing Commander Andrew Brookes (retd), International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)
- Air Marshal Vinod Patney SYSM, PVSM, AVSM, VrC (retd), Former Air Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Air Command, Indian Air Force
- Admiral Arun Prakash (retd) PVSM, AVSM, VrC, VSM, ADC, Former Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy
- Air Vice Marshal, Christopher Harper CBE MA FCMI RAF, Air Officer Commanding, Headquarters No. 1 Group, Royal Air Force
- Major General Mark Matthews, Director of Requirements, Air Combat Command, United States Air Force
- General Ved Prakash Malik PVSM (retd), Former Chief of Army Staff, Indian Army, President Institute of Security Studies, Observer Research Foundation
- Dr. Derek L. Braddon, Head of Defence Applied Economics Research Unit, University of the West of England
- Lieutenant General VG Patankar PVSM UYSM VSM (retd), Former Director General of Perspective Planning, Indian Army Headquarters
- Commodore S Sammadar, Director Naval Plans, Indian Navy Headquarters
- Vijay Mathur, Former Chairman, Airports Authority of India
- Ratan Shrivastava, Director Aerospace & Defence, South Asia & Middle East, Frost & Sullivan
- Air Marshal VK Bhatia PVSM AVSM Vr C & BAR ADC (retd), Former Air Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Air Command, Indian Air Force
- Air Vice Marshal Kapil Kak AVSM VSM (retd), Indian Air Force, Additional Director, Centre for Air Power Studies
- Air Commodore Brian Newby, Director of Flying Training, Royal Air Force
- Lieutenant Colonel (Dr) Arvind Kumar Sinha, Director, Aerospace and Aviation, Sir Lawrence Wackett Aerospace Centre, RMIT Australia; Advisor to Australian Defence Force
- Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd), Director, Centre for Land Warfare Studies
Gain access to key decision makers from the Indian Air Force, Army Aviation, Naval Air Arm, Government and Indian Defence Industry Companies …
High level delegates attending include:
Air Marshals, Air Vice Marshals, ACIC, ACAS, ACIDS, AOC and other senior officers from the Indian Air Force:
- Air Headquarters
- HQ Western Air Command
- HQ Southern Western Air Command
- HQ Central Air Command
- HQ Eastern Air Command
- HQ Southern Air Command
- HQ Training Command
- HQ Maintenance Command
Plus Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Air) and Commanders from:
- Indian Navy Air Arm
Plus Colonel Commandant, Chief of Staff and Regional Commanders from:
- Indian Army Aviation
Plus Principal Directors, Deputy Director General and Directors from:
- Indian Coast Guard Plus Secretaries, Joint Secretaries, Advisors and Directors from:
- Ministry of Defence Procurement
- Ministry of Defence Acquisitions
- Defence Offset Facilitation Agency (DOFA)
- Defence R&D Organisation (DRDO) Plus Managing Directors, Heads of Defence Business from:
- Leading Indian PSU and Private Defence Industry Companies including HAL, BEL, ECIL, TASL, L&T, MDS
50+ air force officers already booked! … Do not miss this unrivalled opportunity for making new contacts, gaining first hand market insights and networking in an exclusive conference setting …
Book early to ensure your place; space is strictly limited
