Aviation

Indian Navy bids farewell to reconnaissance IL 38 SD aircraft

Ilyushin-38 Sea Dragon Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft of the Indian Navy departed the country after 46 illustrious years of service.

At INS Hansa, Dabolim, on October 31, there was a decommissioning ceremony. Aside from dignitaries, the Chief of Naval Staff, families attended the occasion and shared memories of their yeoman service with veteran commanders and sailors of the IL-38 unit.

The Navy entered a new phase of airborne Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti-Submarine Warfare on October 1, 1977, when IL-38 aircraft were introduced and INAS 315 was put into service.

Over the years, the IL-38 SD has demonstrated its exceptional force multiplier capabilities with its striking prowess, long reach, and unique capabilities that span the broad Indian Ocean region. The formidable “Winged Stallion” that graces the squadron crest has been honoring the slogan of the unit, “Victory is my Profession,” by keeping a vigilant watch over and beneath the waves as it relentlessly seeks to safeguard the country’s maritime borders.

With the IL-38 SD De-induction ceremony, a golden period that brought about ground-breaking capabilities in Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti-Submarine Warfare missions comes to an end. The historical significance of the IL-38 SD’s operational role as “Eyes in the Sky” in an ever-changing and dynamic Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and its invaluable contribution to several mission-critical deployments will live on forever in the history of Indian Naval Aviation.

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”