“INDAIR 2008”
A Strategic partnering of Indian Air Force and Industry on Modernisation and Indigenisation
26- 27 August 2008: Hall No 6, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
Confederation of Indian industry in association with the Indian Air Force is pleased to announce the International Seminar & Exhibition ‘INDAIR 2008: A Strategic partnering of IAF and Industry on modernization and indigenization’ on 26- 27 August at Hall No 6, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Hon’ble Defence Minister, Shri AK Antony has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest at this seminar.
The Indian Air Force is endeavoring to expand the range of indigenisation to include complex and high cost items, which will ensure larger volume of business for the industries. In the face of rapid technological advancements and induction of new generation equipment, modernisation of maintenance infrastructure has become equally important for achieving self-reliance in operations and maintenance. IAF requirements of modern repair facilities range right from tools, testers, automation in repairs to material handling equipment. Indigenisation of weapon system and modernisation of maintenance facilities are both inter-related issues and the guiding principle being self-reliance, self-sufficiency and reduction of dependency on foreign vendors.
The seminar is aimed to explore the indigenisation and modernisation opportunities in IAF and seek an effective participation of industry in this regard. The event would have participation of reputed manufacturers of weapon systems, both foreign & indigenous, officials from the Ministry of Defence and Indian Air Force, academicians, quality agencies etc. The event would provide an impetus to the process of indigenisation and modernisation of production, maintenance and inventory management infrastructure in Indian Air Force, with a focus on Base Repair Depots (BRDs) & Equipment Depots (EDs). This would also benefit the industry and provide a trigger for their growth and an opportunity to participate in production and maintenance of Defence weapon system.
Members are encouraged to participate at this International Seminar. Members are also invited to exhibit their technology / product solutions by taking exhibition space. Members interested in presenting technical papers at this Seminar are requested to make an online requisition at www.ciidefence.com/events.
Kindly refer to website www.ciionline.org for reply form & registrations.
Sujith Haridas
Director & Head – Defence & Aerospace