In this special episode of Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai, we bring you an engaging and insightful panel discussion with key figures from the aerospace industry - Tim Riffle, COO and Managing Director, TATA Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited (TLMAL), Jitendra J Jadhav Director General, Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), and Dr G Satheesh Reddy - Former Chairman of DRDO, Former Scientific Advisor to the Raksha Mantri. Recorded at the Aero India 2025 event in Bangalore, this episode delves into India's advancements in aerospace technology, the latest developments in aircraft innovation, and what the future holds for the country’s aviation sector. Watch this to know India's soaring progress in aerospace!📢 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Share this video! Your engagement helps us bring more such content.✅ Subscribe to Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai for more updates on our political series and hit the bell icon to stay notified about our latest episodes.This podcast was shot on Sony A7 IV and FE 50mm F1.8 📷Connect with us: [email protected]:00:00 - What’s upcoming03:44 - Panel begins04:33 - India’s export grows at 32.5%05:02 - How does ADA contribute towards Indigenization08:54 - Tejas Mk 1A delay addressed10:18 - Tata Lockheed Martin helping India achieve its goal12:21 - Efficiency using 3D design14:31 - Annual production rate for C130 empennages17:06 - Key lessons learned from designing LCA Tejas19:09 - Challenges in designing a new aircraft 21:21 - Vision & projection for Tata Lockheed Martin JV24:51 - "A resilient supply chain is crucial"30:16 - (Audience question) How soon can India export an entire aircraft?33:26 - Where does India stand with LCA Tejas’ Transfer of Technology?35:51 - "India needs to market aggressively"37:01 - What can India export?39:51 - "Subsystems are a HUGE market"41:31 - Indian standards are questionable44:31 - (Audience Question) Where are we at with indigenization targets?46:31 - Can we indigenize more products today?48:51 - (Audience Question) What’s the remaining 5% of indigenization left?50:11 - Why is it so hard to make aircraft engines?53:41 - Don’t focus too much on engine-making54:36 - (Audience Question) What is our government’s plan to catch up to Industry 4.0 and more57:11 - (Audience Question) How often do we think about compatibility vs capability?59:11 - What generation will be Tejas Mark 2?01:03:16 - Will we still be behind after making 5th Gen aircrafts?01:07:21 - (Audience Question) Indian space defense tech needs more investment01:10:21 - Deep tech startups need more funding01:12:21 - Panel ends, final words📢Follow us on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/X: https://www.twitter.com/ETwithBhavyaD/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/📢Follow Bhavya Desai: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhavya_desai/X: https://twitter.com/bhavya_desai/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhavya.desai.520/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavya-desai-058652149/▶ About Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai - "Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai" is a podcast channel where curiosity meets expertise! and our host Bhavya Desai, a curious and enthusiastic podcaster, talks to different experts and brings out the best in his guests, ensuring that every episode is packed with valuable takeaways. This show aims to connect people who love learning with professionals who have a lot of knowledge and experience.

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