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Extract of Noting containing RM"oplu",

for FET abroad

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Extract of Noting containing DG approval for Team and FET Schedule 2A

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Approved FET Schedule

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M/s Sikorsky lnvite for Field Evaluation Trials

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Mls NH lndustries lnvite for Field Evaluation Trials

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Proforma tor Political Clearance

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4A

5A

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1. Reference enclosures 14 to 64'

2. The case on file seeks political clearance from MEA for deputation o

fvfoO team for Field Evaluation Trials (FET) of 16 Multi Role Helicopter

case to ltaly, France & Netherlands'

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3. Field Evaluation trials for procurement of 16 Multi Role Helicopters fo

lndian Navy are ;;quired to be conducted in accordance with Defenc

Procurement Procedures. A total of two vendors M/s $ikorsky and M

NHI would be *"iu"t"O during the FET in lndia and abroad at vendo

pioposeO locations. The case for FET abroad at vendor propose

io"Jtl*t (in fiance, ltaly, Netherland, Turkey ?q yq)- 13* bee

approueO ny Hon; nte'Rafsha Mantri vide Encl 1A. MoD I DG (Acq) vid

Encl 2A has"iro

approveO FET schedule placed at Encl 3A an

constitution of"o*por'itb

MoD FET team as per details tabulated below:

$er Rank & Name Desisnatian Remarksl U,xd

(a) Cmde RK $ingh(02614-R)

Dy TM (M&s) MolJ (Acq wlng) rep

(b) Capt A$ Dhillonrn3466-A'|

Capt (Air), INS

Shikra. Mumbai

Team Leader, SHQ

Team

(c) Cdr AN Pramod(03579-H)

JDM, IHQ, MOD

(Naw), New Delhi

Member $ecretary,SHA Team

(d) Cdr VG Menon(03606-W)

co, INAS 336, lNsGaruda. Kochi

Member (gos/A8W\, $HQ TEAM



(g) Cdr VS Naresh(51568-2)

SALO, INS Garuda,Kochi

Member (L/AL),

SHO Team

(h) Shri Anurag Scientist'C' RCMA(Helicopters),CEMILAC Banoalore

DRDO rep

0) Shri JoseVaruqhese

SSO-II, ORDAQA(H), Banqalore

DGAQA rep

4. vendor invites for FET are placed at enclosures 4A & sA. TheDeputation Proforma is placed at Encl 64.

5. File is submitted for accord of necessary political clearance from JS

(Europe West)/ MEA for conduct of trials abroad in Europe West with M/sNH lndustries from 29 Aug to 10 Sep 11 as per Encl 3A. A separate fileis being processed seeking political clearance from JS (AMS/ CentralEurope)/ MEA for trials in Turkey and US.

ram Merftrnf

(AoD)W Jul 11

Tele: 23011628

JS (Europe We-st)/ MEA

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CLEARANCE - DEPUTATION OF COMPO

1. Name and Designation of the Senior-most Officer

Commodore RK SinghDy Technical Manager (MaritimeSystems)MoD (Acouisition Wino)

Equivalent rank in GOI ( e.g. Secretary,

Additional Secretarv. Joint Secretary)Below Joint Secretary

2. Delegation members along with names,

designation, roles etc

(a) Captain AS Dhillon, Team Leader,SHQ Team(b) Commander AN Pramod, MemberSecretary, SHQ Team(c) Commander VG Menon, Member(ASW/ ASW), SHQ Team(d) Cdr KP Sanjeev Kumar, Member(Testy Pilot), SHQ Team(e) Cdr YC Pandey , Member (E/AE),

SHQ Team(0 Cdr VS Naresh, Member (L/ AL),

SHQ Team(g) Shri Anurag, Scientist'C' MemberDRDO(h) Shri Jose Varughese, SSO ll ,

Member DGAQA

Confirmation that above containscomplete list of all the visitors from yourM in istrv/ DeoartmenU Aoencv

Yes

lf not, then details of those in whoserespect political clearance are likely to be

souoht seoaratelv.

Not applicable.

Justification why instead of the visit,lndian Mission abroad cannot be asked torepresent our interest.

Specialists required for field evaluationtrails of NH 90 and S 708 helicoptersfor Multi Role Helicopters (MRH) caseare not available at lndian Missionabroad.

3. CountryDatesPurpose of Visit

France (29-30 Aug 11), ltaly (31 Aug

- 14 Sep 1 1), Netherland (1 5 - 16 Sep11), Turkey (26 - 30 Sep 11) and USA(01-19 Oct 1 1) for Field Evaluationtrials for 16 Multi Role Helicopters

4. Nature: Bilateral/ Multilateral/ Private/Transit

Bilateral



Outcome anticipated from the visit The trials would enable GOI to validate

I check the capabilities of helicopters

offered and its associated equipmentand competence of vendor to provide

the items for 16 Multi Role Helicopters

case in accordance with RFP issued

bv GOl.

List outcome if this visit is not undertaken /postponed

Trials are mandatory in accordance

with extant regulations. lf the visit is

postponed, it will have a cascading

effect on timelines of this critical

acquisition case and operationalavailabilitv of lil helicopters.

5. Whether an invitation has been received

from visiting countries. lf so details(Please enclose a copv)

Yes (copies enclosed)

lf multilateral event, level of participation

from other countries.

Not applicable.

6. Details of meetings fixed in countries /places being visited.

Trials are being conducted at vendorproposed locations in France, ltaly,

Netherland, Turkey and USA.

7. Whether concerned lndian Missions/Posts have been consulted onarranqements and meetinqs reouired.

lndian Missions are being informed.

Level at which administrative approval forthe visit has been taken in the nodalorganisation.

Approval of Raksha Mantri for trials

abroad in France, ltaly, Netherland,

Turkey and USA has been accorded.

Approval of DG (AcqX MoD have been

accorded for constitution of trials teamand trials proqramme.

8. Sources of funding for the visit The expenditure is debitable under

Defence Services Estimates

lf any foreign hospitality is proposed to be

accepted, whether approval of MHA from

FCRA anqle has been obtained.

Not applicable.

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Sikorsky lnternational Operations, lnc..6900 Main Street r P. O. Bsx gI29Shatford, Connecticut 066 1 S-91 29(203) 3864071 t Fax', (860) 998-sS69

June 30, 201 1

Con:rmodore B. S. pai-has

Principal Direc.tor,Aireraft AequisitronIntegrated Headquar[ers r:f Xdinistry of Defenee fNavy](Directr:rate of Aircraft Acquisitian)A Bloek Huhlent

Daihousie Roadldew Delki 1100i I

subject: sikorsky Respcnse to the Indian Navy's Request fot Field rrials - 16 MRH case datedNovem er 01, 20tr0 F-ef. Fitre No. All,lggl SnfnfVf

Dear Sir.

As a foliciry up to Sikoisky Intematiana! Operations, Inc.,s (Sikorsky,s) ietter dated February i4,2811 and your subsequent meeting with ihi sikorsky r*u. in N.w Deihi on May lgfLg,zall,piease find sikcrsky's proposed agerida for the s-zogil itJi;-p*r Field EvaluarionTrial (FET),

sikr:rsby Froposes conducting the FET in three*ug*., to fuliy demonsrrate compliance with theIndian Navy R'equest for Froposal (F,FF) Naval f9t ;; quJrioriu* Requirements fNSeRs) TheFET will be ecnduered in Tuikey and the United States.

* Turkey - Fiight dernonstrations of General Flight Characteristies, ASW mission, DayNightshipboard operations aiid Maintenanee Demoistrations *tt, u Turkey lrJary s-708 helicopterat the Cengiz Topel }Javal Base.

' united states - Flight demonstration af Mission systems incJuding radar, Electronic support\4easure{Esho and Ereeko-opriear devices €olttl;il;4ed isuw;;i!fr Missionflights utilizing a Brazil t*avy i-zon at sikorsky'r iio"c"-f co*""ti"*E"iiil"i,

c umted states - Demonstration of the dipplng son_ar system and a subset of sonic systems on aLIS Nary MH-60R helicopter at patuxeniRiier u.s. irr;;i Air station, Maryrand.

sikorsky proposes that the FET carnmence Mo:rday, september 26tr and conclude wednesday,october 19ft . The recommended duration of the n'ET wlr be ls;il;", #;;;;;*.roo*aircraft familiarization ro be eondueted in india rrom august I tlrough 5.



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CmdcBSParhar,NMkincipal Director Naval dircraft Acquisition'A'Block HutrnentsIntegrated Headquarters

Minisny of Defence (t{avy)Dalhousie Road

New Delhi - 11011

Dear Cmde Parhar.

Letter of Invitation to the NH90 Field Evaluation Trialszgth August - l6tl'September 20ll

Further to the Pre FET discussions held in Delhi on the 27tt'May 20Il,NHI is pleased to i'vitethe Indian Navy personnel to Eulope on the above days in ordeito undertake tri. r,ann eEi.

NHI's final FET plan is attached for yor-u'infonlation.In adclition to the FET activities inEurope wP can confirm that tlie class room based Familiarisation Course will be helcl in Delhi

on tlre 25tr'through2gth July 2011.

NHI will, as agreed, endeavour to complete the FET actives for indigenous HF and VUHFradios witli HAL and ECIL during August, however if this is not possible we will as agreedschedule these in early Qctober. We will also confirm the plan foi the FET of the SatCom assoon as possible.

NHI is comrnitted to ensuring that all of the Navy's ob.iectives for the FET are fully addressed.In order to ensure security clearances are processecl in good time NHI request that you providethe required BIo data for all Navy personnel no later than the 20,1'

June.

I trust this letter and enclosure is sufficiently detailecl for your requirernents.

Yours Sincerely.

16 Jun 201 1

Chris Cornish

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