Defense Electronics, Global defense industry, Defence engineering practice

Overview

The Indian defense industry has evolved and has been developing capabilities in land, naval and air systems. After the introduction of defense offset policy, India is gradually becoming a key outsourcing hub for the global defense industry.

For defense, globalization is all about market access. We are part of the Mahindra Group, one of the biggest industrial houses in India and a key partner to Indian defense organizations. We support our partners not only in design and development but also in enabling companies become key market players in their respective countries and regions.


Why partner with us?
	Capability to handle large system integration programmes for Indian Defence, with the alliances ecosystem

	State-of-the-art manufacturing for both civil and military programs

	CEMILAC-certified

	Certification expertise for FAR, JAR

	Global Subject Matter Experts (SMEs): Technical advisory council for driving technological and thought leadership

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Areas of Expertise

C4I solutions

Network-centric solutions for C4I system applications for NCO
Middleware and Message standard development, DSS Battlefield Management System (BMS) for blue force tracking, tactical and navigation planning for different hierarchy in the field, map overlays, reporting and situational awareness.

War Gaming

Triservices war scenario generation with blue force & red force decision support system, entity modeling and simulations, deployment of virtual war strategies, execution, performance and training monitoring.

Vetronics

Vehicle information management system (VIMS) for high ton class defense logistics and armored vehicles - to gather important machine information from various vehicle subsystems and store it on-board.

Training Simulators

Training simulators on Electronic warfare (EW) concepts, simulating multiple entities involved and augmenting the module with expert system based database analysis module for trainee evaluation, GIS-based tactical EW trainer, and a multimedia tutor module.

Multiple Sensor Data Fusion

Combat Management System (CMS) with multiple sensor data fusion, radar tracking, algorithm build and prediction.

Solution Areas

Product Design: Design and development of embedded product complying MIL and JSS Standard
Software Solutions: Software applications and middleware with Rational Unified Process and compliance to IEEE Software
Modeling and Simulation:

Proof of concept and algorithm development for system components and system of system development with UML, Matlab & Simulink
Simulation of interfaces and protocol
Performance prediction, In-loop test beds and parameter tuning

Safety and Reliability Analysis:

FMEA reports based on MIL1629 and ARP 5580
System Safety Analysis ARP 4761
Reliability Prediction based on MIL HBK 217
Reliability prediction based on Parts Stress method

Highlights

Strong Defence Electronics Practice with expertise ranging from core design, design support, verification and validation of electronics and software solutions to system integration and program management; value engineering, product data management to product lifecycle management.

Centre of excellence in network-centric warfare software solutions
Simulation of war games and rugged systems
Defence electronics architecting and packaging
Telematics solution for defence programmes
Design for reliability and safety, design for six sigma, value engineering and systems engineering

Multi-dimensional RFID impact assessment, technology evaluation and strategic consulting
High-level business analysis, reporting and intelligence services
Middleware deployment, integration and implementation services
Business case justification and ROI analysis

Reduce Time to Market

Delays—whether from economic downturn, geopolitical problems, or other reasons—equal lost opportunity and revenue. We understand the importance of giving wings to ideas and work towards reducing time-to-market.

Our expertise in Engineering and PLM, along with our Global Delivery RightSourcing™ Model, help A&D companies quickly bring concepts from design to manufacturing. We thoroughly evaluate new products or components for technical feasibility, in a process that includes a review of conceptualization, design, prototyping, and commercialization. We apply a wide spectrum of engineering services in CAD, CAM, CAE, PDM, and customization.

Our service portfolio includes end-to-end PLM implementation services that encompass Process Consulting, PLM System Selection, Product Configuration, BOM, Product Release Management, and Change Management, as well as PLM integration with other enterprise systems, and Product Support and Maintenance.

Enhance MRO Process Efficiency

To ensure streamlined MRO, we leverage an experienced Repair and Development Engineering (RDE) team, which features hands-on experience in line maintenance, structural repairs, power plant repairs, and operational and functional checks of aircraft systems. We help clients:

Develop new repairs for engine/airframe components beyond repair manuals
Develop new repairs for new commercial aircraft programs and new commercial engines programs
Assess damaged part reports for faster return to service
Analyze damage tolerance, static, and stress for critical flight safety parts and sub-assemblies with FMEA and FTA
Manage design changes or modifications to parts/components experiencing repetitive failures in service/operation
Update repairs in repair manuals
Check for repair applicability of existing part numbers
Update repair applicability for new part numbers introduced

Think“Enterprise” – Leverage Information

Successful organizations in the A&D space represent models of collaborative design, manufacturing, supply chain, and process excellence. Their success depends largely on their ability to leverage technology that enables collaborative business models.

We understand the need for a solid transactional backbone (ERP) to enable greater visibility into global spending and to aggregate demand to best suppliers. We have a large and talented pool of professionals, comprising the right mix of domain experts, functional & technical consultants. These professionals optimize ERP and EAI solutions to help integrate business processes across the entire organization. We offer:

SCM services that ensure demand generation and fulfillment cycles
CRM services that maximize sales, improve service efficiencies, and enhance customer loyalty
BI solutions that enable fast decision-making
SOX compliance solutions that prepare for first-time and sustained compliance via business processes improvements

Apart from the above-mentioned ones, we deliver supply chain visibility and security through a business solutions lab that builds and simulates solutions.

Adopt Emerging Technology

Digital Manufacturing

Beset by long manufacturing lead times, cyclical demand, and geopolitical instability, A&D companies stand to make dramatic gains from digital manufacturing. Our Digital Manufacturing Solution Center transforms the way companies define the manufacturing processes.

RFID

With the definition of data standards and development of ceramic smart tags, the A&D industry is set to proliferate the use of RFID technology. While today's RFID programs are largely limited to supply chain visibility, they may soon be used to monitor asset conditions in real time.

Our RFID practice, complemented by best-of-breed partners from RFID hardware, middleware, and integration organizations, helps clients in areas such as:

Supply chain management
Retail shelf and back-room management
Logistics and transportation
Warehouse management
Production tracking
Work in progress — Just-in-Time
Asset tracking and yard management
Real-time location system
Auto-ID emerging technologies (Sensor networks, wide area wireless LANs, etc.)

In addition, we ensure that RFID technologies work seamlessly with major ERP, supply chain execution, retail, transportation and manufacturing execution systems (MES).

Enhance Product Safety and Reliability

The A&D industry leaves little room for product failure. We recognize the need for stringent precision, accuracy, safety, and reliability in building a failsafe systems and sub-systems.

Our avionic solution expertise helps A&D companies build products that work right, the first time and every time. Our services include embedded engineering, DSP, VLSI design, and real-time system/code analysis. With support from our System Architecture Group, we provide technology-intensive solutions and products that meet even the most stringent International Quality Standards for aerospace.

We have a strong team implementing aerospace standards and excellent knowledge and experience executing projects that comply with:

DO-178B considerations for software
DO-254 guidelines for hardware
Systems and software safety and certification, as per ARP 4761 and ARP 4754.

Outsource, Migrate, Upgrade

In Aerospace & Defense industry, the ability to innovate is critical.

At Mahindra Satyam, we recognize the need to align IT with rapidly changing business needs. Our application outsourcing team features superior technical skills in various platforms. Whether it is building from the scratch or converting legacy applications, we enhance businesses with strong application development/conversion capabilities.

Additionally, we offer development/enhancement and maintenance services across all packaged and non-packaged applications, and perform them at very high levels of maturity, reducing the cost of ownership considerably.

Focus on Core Competence

Many A&D companies focus on their core competence by partnering with Mahindra Satyam BPO, our BPO arm. Mahindra Satyam BPO understands the A&D market, and can manage an organization's critical, non-core business processes.

Mahindra Satyam BPO provides cost efficiencies, quality processes, round-the-clock operations, unmatched infrastructure, and committed professionals. Its highly scalable, globally networked and secure offshore computing and physical infrastructure combine with a unique onsite/offsite/offshore delivery model to deliver exceptional ROI.