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Business Insider
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Russia's fighter jet maker wants to crank out 30% more warplanes while laying off 1,500 managers
Managers are getting the chop in Russia's war economy, too. The country's largest military aviation contractor has plans to boost fighter jet production by 30% in five years, as its CEO said in the same month that he wants to lay off 1,500 management staff. "We plan to raise production effectiveness 30% by 2030," Vadim Badekha, CEO of the United Aircraft Corporation, told state media in a Wednesday report. "It will help produce major volumes under the arms procurement order that will exceed the high figures of last year." The United Aircraft Corporation, which has no relation to United Airlines, is the Russian defense prime that oversees Sukhoi and Mikoyan — the producers of warplanes such as the MiG-35 and the fifth-generation Su-57 multirole fighter. Badekha, who took over UAC in November, made his remarks a week after telling Russian media outlet RBC in an interview that his company was looking to "optimize the number of managerial personnel" in its ranks. "1,500 people, or more than a quarter of the managerial staff," Badekha said, adding that the layoffs were targeted at its Moscow office. It's almost reminiscent of the "Great Flattening" unfolding in the US labor market now, where Big Tech and some of America's largest firms have been ripping out chunks of middle management to go lighter on salaries and efficiency. But UAC's financial condition is far more dire. Badekha said the cuts were part of a push to bring UAC out of the red, after a decade of the firm posting consecutive annual losses of billions of rubles. The company's net loss was 34.8 billion rubles in 2023, which shrank to 14.2 billion rubles in 2024. Meanwhile, the firm is trying to accelerate deliveries. Badekha has been touting his goal of 30% increased productivity since at least March, when he met publicly with Russia's prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin. Still, that was a meeting about civil aviation; UAC builds civilian airliners like the Yakovlev Superjet 100 and Irkut MC-21. The Wednesday state media report, citing Badekha, on the other hand, was about a delivery of upgraded fourth-generation Su-34S fighters, indicating that the group hopes its production boost will extend to its arms business too. UAC's attempt at profitability comes as the Russian government has surged defense spending for the last three years to maintain its offensive pace in Ukraine. But Russian contractors such as UAC have also been contending with sanctions choking out their supply chains, skyrocketing interest rates meant to keep inflation in check, and an ailing labor market that's seen workers leave the country or sign up to fight Ukraine.
India.com
3 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
India gives a major blow to China! Readies Emergency airstrip in THIS State, fighter jets will now land..., IAF now plans to...
This 'F' word is pushing India backword, can't defeat China due to…, why is 6400000000000 scaring India Guwahati: In a major development that promises to boost national security and disaster preparedness, the first emergency landing facility on a national highway in North East is expected to be ready in eastern Assam by October, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The chief minister further added that two such strips on national highways in western (lower) and central Assam will also be developed, which can be used for landing advanced defence aircraft like Sukhoi and Rafael as well as civilian flights, he said. Sarma, visiting the upcoming facility at Moran Bypass, being constructed under the Dibrugarh–Moran NH project in coordination with the Indian Air Force (IAF), said, 'This will be the first emergency landing facility in the entire North East region.' It is being developed in a strip of 4 km of the national highway between Moran and Demow, and is expected to be activated by October, he said. 'I had a meeting with district administration, NHIDCL and IAF here today, and the small issues that were there were resolved,' Sarma said. He said from civilian aircraft to advanced fighter jets, like Sukhoi and Rafael, will also be able to land on the strip. 'During the opening of this strip, I have requested the IAF for holding an air show and bring in some of the fighter jets also,' Sarma added. He said two more such emergency landing facilities will be developed by the Centre in the state – one between Tihu and Barama in lower (western) part, and another between Nagaon and Lumding (Sankardev Nagar) in central part. The Chief Minister's Office, in a post on X, added, 'Implemented by NHIDCL, this strategic project will enhance disaster response and national security readiness.' Sarma further said another proposal is being mooted with NHIDCL for preparing helipads at specific gaps on national highway in eastern or upper Assam for use during floods. 'If there are such high floods that helicopters cannot land in any existing facility, in such situation we are thinking of having helipads at specific gaps of the national highway which are above the highest flood level,' he said. 'We are in talks with the Central government. It is being planned for the entire stretch from Numaligarh to Dibrugarh to Tinsukia, which will give a facelift to the entire road,' the chief minister added.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
NE's 1st emergency landing facility on highway to be activated in Assam by Oct: CM
Guwahati, The first emergency landing facility on a national highway in North East is expected to be ready in eastern Assam by October, in a boost to national security and disaster preparedness, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday. NE's 1st emergency landing facility on highway to be activated in Assam by Oct: CM Two such strips on national highways in western and central Assam will also be developed, which can be used for landing advanced defence aircraft like Sukhoi and Rafael as well as civilian flights, he said. Sarma, visiting the upcoming facility at Moran Bypass, being constructed under the Dibrugarh–Moran NH project in coordination with the Indian Air Force , said, "This will be the first emergency landing facility in the entire North East region." It is being developed in a strip of 4 km of the national highway between Moran and Demow, and is expected to be activated by October, he said. "I had a meeting with district administration, NHIDCL and IAF here today, and the small issues that were there were resolved," Sarma said. He said from civilian aircraft to advanced fighter jets, like Sukhoi and Rafael, will also be able to land on the strip. "During the opening of this strip, I have requested the IAF for holding an air show and bring in some of the fighter jets also," Sarma added. He said two more such emergency landing facilities will be developed by the Centre in the state – one between Tihu and Barama in lower part, and another between Nagaon and Lumding in central part. The Chief Minister's Office, in a post on X, added, "Implemented by NHIDCL, this strategic project will enhance disaster response and national security readiness." Sarma further said another proposal is being mooted with NHIDCL for preparing helipads at specific gaps on national highway in eastern or upper Assam for use during floods. "If there are such high floods that helicopters cannot land in any existing facility, in such situation we are thinking of having helipads at specific gaps of the national highway which are above the highest flood level," he said. "We are in talks with the Central government. It is being planned for the entire stretch from Numaligarh to Dibrugarh to Tinsukia, which will give a facelift to the entire road," the chief minister added. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
India.com
22-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
India to get new powerful super fighter jet which will destroy China, Pakistan within minutes, not US F-35, it's dangerous because...
Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet- File image Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet: In a significant development in India-Russia defence sector, Russia has reportedly offered India the export variant of its fifth-generation fighter jet, the Su‑57E. Additionally, Russia has also helped India with providing full source-code access, deep localization, and licensed production rights of the fighter jet. Here are all the details you need to know about the Russia-India Su-57E deal, which is bad news for Pakistan, China and the US. As per media reports, India has requested Russia to integrate indigenous systems like GaN-based AESA radars (e.g., Uttam) and mission computers in the Russian Su-57E fighter jet as a part of the deal, but the acceptance is under consideration. About Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet The Sukhoi Su-57 is a twin-engine fifth generation stealth multirole fighter aircraft developed by Sukhoi. The Su-57E deal is very significant for India as India's indigenous AMCA program would need ateast a decade to produce the 5th generation fighter jet. Readers should note that US also reportedly offered its F-35 aircraft but India is likely to buy the Russian jet. India's 5th-generation stealth fighter jet gets key clearance In a major push towards Atmanirbharta (self-reliance), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the Execution Model for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme on Tuesday. The project will be helmed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), said the Defence Ministry in a press release. India's answer to fifth-generation air power The AMCA, widely seen as India's answer to fifth-generation air power, will give a major boost to achieving 'Atmanirbharata' in the defence sector and will become a hallmark of India's growing defence capabilities. Being the fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter equipped with cutting-edge technology, it will be suited for all-weather operation. Designed with low radar cross-section and supercruise capability, the AMCA is seen as the successor to the frontline Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets. Some reports suggest that its mass production is likely to commence by 2035. (With inputs from agencies)
India Today
21-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
HAL gets full access to Isro's SSLV rocket: What it means for Indian space program
In a big move for India's space sector, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been awarded the full contract to manufacture, market, and launch the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), following a first-of-its-kind technology transfer from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).This strategic decision is set to turbocharge India's ambitions in the commercial space launch market, opening the doors to greater private sector participation and SSLV, designed for launching micro and nano satellites on demand, is uniquely positioned to serve the rapidly expanding small satellite market. With global demand for affordable, flexible, and timely satellite launches at an all-time high, India's entry into this market with a fully privatized vehicle is both timely and visionary. The Chairman and Managing Director of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), Radhakrishnan Durairaj, highlighted the commercial promise, stating, 'The market is peaking up. I would expect 6-8 SSLV launches per year, and this can be ramped up to 10 in the coming years.'The SSLV's ability to offer launch-on-demand services is expected to attract both domestic and international customers, providing a reliable and cost-effective alternative for deploying small Participation and Infrastructure ExpansionDr. Pawan Goenka, Chairman of IN-SPACe, emphasised the government's vision for a robust, private-led space sector. 'Our plan is for growth of the space sector with private participation. We are looking at the small satellite launch market and SSLV is fully proven,' he also noted that private companies like Skyroot Aerospace and Agnikul Cosmos are preparing for their own orbital launches, signaling a healthy competitive is also investing in infrastructure to support this growth, with a third launch pad and a dedicated manufacturing unit being set up in Tamil Nadu. 'We are putting infrastructure in place to ensure small satellite launch becomes attractive globally,' Goenka Road Ahead: Competition, ReliabilityIndia's goal is to achieve a launch every two weeks, with market share determined by performance, reliability, and cost more private players enter the field, the onus will be on companies to prove the reliability of their rockets and the affordability of their landmark technology transfer not only cements HAL's role in India's space future but also signals a new era where public-private collaboration will drive innovation, efficiency, and global competitiveness in space.A Overworked HALHAL, one of India's oldest and largest aerospace manufacturers, is already managing a massive order book, including 97 Tejas Mk1A fighters, 156 Prachand helicopters, and 240 Sukhoi engines, among other company's backlog is projected to reach seven years, with production lines stretched across multiple locations. While HAL has ramped up capacity — setting up new units and collaborating with private firms to meet targets — its history is marked by delays, particularly in the delivery of complex platforms like the Tejas fighter recent efforts to streamline manufacturing and supply chains, industry observers have often questioned HAL's ability to deliver quickly and at company's leadership acknowledges these concerns but insists that new capacity planning and proactive investments will ensure timely these challenges, HAL's partnership with ISRO is foundational to India's space achievements. The company has played a pivotal role in manufacturing key components for ISRO's launch vehicles and satellites, contributing to the success of missions like Chandrayaan and the development of the Gaganyaan SSLV now under its full control, HAL is set to become a major player in the booming small satellite launch market as India eyes a big piece of the pie. Must Watch
