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DCNS Naval Expertise at Defexpo 2014, New Delhi, India

General Atomics showcased its Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System at Defexpo 2014

US Company General Atomics showcased its Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) at Defexpo 2014, New Delhi, India.

Navy Recognition learned that eventhough the technology would have to be cleared for export by the US congress,General Atomics is activelly seeking to export the system to potential customers such as India, Brazil and even France in the future.

Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) is a complete launch system designed to replace the existing steam catapult currently being used on aircraft carriers. The USS Gerald R. Ford, the first ship of the CVN-21 Future Aircraft Carrier Class, will use electromagnetic launch systems.

EMALS provides:
Reduced Manning Workload
Reduced Thermal Signature
Increased Launch Availability
Reduced Topside Weight
Reduced Installed Volume
Launch capability for unmanned aerial vehicles

DefExpo India 2014 photos

Courtesy Noam Eshel  defense update

12.7mm ‘Kord’ 6P59 heavy machine gun from the Russian weapon manufacturer Degtyerev.

A group photo of Mahindra’s armored vehicles – from left to right: Rakshak Plus, Marksman and BP Scorpio.

The Kalyani Group has developed an upgrading program for the BMP-II. The legacy turret is replaced by remotely controlled Samson MkII design, clearing much needed space inside while reducing more than half ton in weight.

Arjun Catapult and Weapon Locating Radar

Arjun Catapult and Weapon Locating Radar

Arjun MK2 and Brahmos Weapon System in background

Arjun MK2 MBT

Arjun MK2 MBT

Arjun MK2 showing the special modular armor and turret-mounted remotely controlled weapon station.

Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL) displayed the ‘Cruiser II’, a mini-drone originally developed by the Slovenian company ETAIR-UAV.

Brahmos Weapon System

CBRN Mini UGV will be tele-operated to scout an area suspected for contamination

DAKSH IED handling robot. Foreground: RUDRA gun mounted ROV

New Indian Bofors Gun 'Dhanush' At Defexpo

New Indian Bofors Gun 'Dhanush' At Defexpo

New Indian Bofors Gun 'Dhanush' At Defexpo

RUDRA gun mounted ROV UGV

DRDO Rustom 2 UAV – an indigenous Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone developed to address India’s reconnaissance needs.

Saab BAMSE SR-SAM On Ashok Leyland Truck

Saab BAMSE SR-SAM On Ashok Leyland Truck

Saab BAMSE SR-SAM On Ashok Leyland Truck

Saab BAMSE SR-SAM On Ashok Leyland Truck

Saab BAMSE SR-SAM On Ashok Leyland Truck

TATA motors Kestrel Light Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle (LARV)

TATA motors Kestrel Light Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle (LARV)

TATA motors Kestrel Light Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle (LARV)

The Kestrel LARV was displayed at DEFEXPO mounting a Kongsberg 40mm remotely controlled carrying two Javelin missiles. 

he Russian TOR M2 system was displayed here mounted on a TATA Motors truck chassis. Russia is proposing the TOR M2 for India’s Short Range Air Defense Missile (SRSAM) program.