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| One on One with Vice Admiral Marcelio Pereira, CEO Emgepron, Brazil. |
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| EMGEPRON is a state owned company linked to the Ministry f Defence of Brazil through the command of the Navy. Its activities embrace the vast technological spectrum that comprehends the projects of interest of interest to the Brazilian Navy. EMGERPRON also provides commercialization of products and services made available by naval sector of the national defence industry. These include warship and military crafts (design, construction and modernization), Naval Repair, Ship borne combat, artillery ammunition, oceanographic services, logistic support and personnel training. |
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| In conversation with our team shared his first time experience at DefExpo… |
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| How do you see the role of Public Sector Undertaking in such Exhibitions. |
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As a PSU it is important for us to share technology between the government sectors as it gives wider range of possibility of networking. As being from the government sector we share same problems, have same goals and needs. |
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| In the growing role of international players how do you see the Indian Govt’s Offset Policy |
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It is essential as offset makes Defence Industry self reliant, and involves private players in technology advancement and knowledge sharing. This will create a better opportunity to network and involve private players in making Developing countries like India and Brazil self reliant in defence production. |
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| How do you see Def Expo as a platform for International companies |
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As we are participating for the first time it is quite interesting to showcase our products on such a platform. It is an excellent opportunity to network and build link between suppliers and buyers. We look at Def Expo as a opportunity to fasten our ties with the Indian Navy and start a relationship which would help both countries to grow. |
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| Road Map for the company from here… |
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As Brazilian Navy we are very close to start operational and strategic exercise with the Indian Navy at Sea, this would be our first step to link two countries which would be profitable to both the Navies. To strengthen the ties between two nations Brazilian Ministry of Defence very soon plans to assign Defence Attaché to India. We consider India as a strategic Partner for defence cooperation and growth both in combat and Defence production. |
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| What are the Products that Emgepron has to offer… |
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| We have various range of products for Indian Navy and we plan to assist them in construction, repair and integration. |
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EMGEPRON renders naval construction and repair services executed in brazilian Navy Shipyards and Bases. Some of the vessels commercialized by EMGEPRON are Submarines, Frigates, Corvettes, Patrol Vessel, Patrol Boats and Ambulance Crafts. |
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EMGEPRON manages oceanographic research on Meteorology, Hydrography, Geology, Geophysics and Coastal Engineering. We have conducted Continental shelf survey, Artificial Reef laying, Under water Acoustic studies and waves measurement. |
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EMGEPRON also is into combat system integration and instillation in submarines and warships. The company has directly managed the Brazilian navy’s “Niter`oi” class Frigate modernization program. |
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EMGEPRON has a manufacturing plan that manufactures all artillery ammunition employed in Brazilian Navy’s Warships, medium and high level calibers available for commercialization are: 114.3mm,105mmM101 howitzer,105mm light gun L118 RO, 76.2mm L/50,127mm L/38,40 mm L/70,40 mmL/60,and 47 mm & 105mm salute Ammunition. |
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| How has the response at Def Expo been… |
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The response to Def Expo has been encouraging; we have received queries not only from India but also from other developing countries. As first time participant we have received very good response not only from the Indian Navy but also from the Navies of other countries and we look forward to build our links and network through such interactions. We look forward to be part of such programs in future also. We are very soon going to have programs between two nations which will as a consequence lead to stronger ties and partnership. |
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