Eurosatory 2008, The Premier International “Land - Aircraft-Homeland” Defence Exhibition is being held this year in the French Capital of Paris from 16th June to 20th June 2008. Being organised under Ministry of Defence, Government of France. Eurosatory 2008 is likely to be the largest gathering of experts in Systems/ Equipment, Services and Modern Technologies in the Defence Sector. The exhibition will, therefore, showcase the most modern and state-of-the-art developments and trends.
In this very prestigious event, the SM Group will be showcasing its star products like combustible cartridge cases for tank and artillery munitions, very innovative and exciting solutions for personal/aircraft/vehicle armor as well as well-proven software solutions for the Battlefield Management System (BMS) and similar other applications.
1st April, 2008: S M Group has been granted the Defence License for “Manufacture of Personal, Vehicle, Helicopter and Aircraft Armor” by Ministry of Defense, Govt. of India. This is a testimonial of the exceptional core-competence of the SM Group and a fitting recognition of its R & D capabilities and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilies. We are now approved as manufacturers for 1,50,000 vests per annum plus 25,000 Sq. Mtr. protection area for Vehicle Armouring and 25,000 Sq. Mtr. protection area for Helicopter/Aircraft Armouring.
With the grant of defense license, the S M Group is now an “eligible and preferred” offset partner for all Defence Contracts. Foreign companies who are awarded defence (Army, Navy or Air Force) Contracts above Rs. 300 Cr can use products and services of SM Group for meeting their 30% offset obligations. The off-set commitments can be met by the foreign companies by directly sourcing items/systems required to service the same contract or any other contract across the defense forces or for supply to even other international market(s).
S M Group showcased its defence related products and services at Defexpo’08 held from 16th to 19th February, 2008 in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
The main display comprised of combustible cartridge cases for tank and artillery munitions, personal/aircraft/vehicle armor and software for C4I2 requirements.
The Expo concluded successfully with the group companies signing agreements with some major customers/ partners.
The snapshot of the exhibition can be viewed at the photo gallery:
The Expo concluded successfully with the group companies signing agreements with some major customers/ partners.
Defexpo India is an International Land and Naval Systems Exhibition held biannually in New Delhi. It is one of the few internationally recognised defence exhibitions in the world. It provides a platform to involve Indian Industry and foreign defence manufacturers to establish technological tie-ups and joint ventures.
We are located in Hall No. 14, at stall no. 22. The entry is from Gate No. 7. (click to view Layout)
S M Macario, the software division of S M Group has teamed up with Systematic, UK to provide tactical software solutions in India.
Systematic Software Engineering A/S, a Danish company, provides mission critical systems for the defence and healthcare sectors. It has specialist expertise in command and control systems for the military (C4I2) and electronic patient records for hospitals. It is a CMMI level 5 software and systems company with global headquarters at London, UK. Its solutions are used by tens of thousands of people in the defence (e.g. NATO armies including UK and USA), healthcare, manufacturing and service industries.
The companies are together participating in an RFI issued by the Indian Army for development of a Battlefield Management System. As per industry sources, the proposed project is valued at $40 Billion.
Left to right: Michel Holem - (Systematic), Ashish Kansal - Director (SM Group), Dr S. C. Kansal - Chairman and Managing Director (SM Group), Air Commodore KR Bali - Director (SM Gruop, Strategic Planning) , Mike Magill - Director (Systematic)
Additionally, the two companies will work together on a lot of emerging technologies in the development & operationalization of C4I2 system in the area relating to armed forces & paramilitary forces.
Also, the company proposed to enter into the other niche markets like health care & patient monitoring system.
provided details about SM’s participation in the Defexpo08. He also provided details
about the products to be showcased at Defexpo 08. To read the interview, please
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An interview with Defenseworld.net
