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JOIN US NOW The message clearly reflects one of the most important features that characterise the relationship among our wise leadership in the UAE. It is a relationship of loyalty and mutual respect, which is the secret behind all the UAE’s achievements and successes in various fields. At the beginning of 2018, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid sent Thank You Mohammed a thank you letter to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, which said: bin Rashid… “Thank You, Mohamed bin Zayed, because you are Zayed’s influence, and his shadow that lives with us.” At the end of the 50 Years in Service to year, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed sent a message to his brother Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, in which he said, “Since assuming the Homeland his first mission as the Head of Dubai Police, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid now completes 50 years in service to the Homeland, a march awash with resounding achievements, By: during which he accompanied the late Sheikh Zayed and late Staff Lieutenant Colonel / Sheikh Rashid in their life until he himself became a role model for Yousef Juma Al Haddad leadership and management.” They are more than just messages Editor in Chief of loyalty and appreciation between two great leaders who [email protected] bear responsibility for building the nation and consolidating its progress. These messages involve great lessons that will be engraved in the memory of the coming generations. The inspiring message addressed by HH Sheikh It is not an exaggeration to say that the leadership in the UAE is Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of an inspiring model for success and dedication for the homeland Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander and citizens. This model crystallised with the inception of the of the UAE Armed Forces, to his brother, HH young state of the Union by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Nahyan and his brother Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler may God rest their souls in peace. This leadership model has of Dubai, called upon all people within the country been established and embodied after their death in the brotherly and abroad to give a word of thanks to the leader relations and mutual loyalty between HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed who enriched the nation’s vast space and its Arab Al Nahyan, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, HH expansion with his thought, vision, creativity and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the rest of the rulers outstanding initiatives for 50 years. of the Emirates. This model of leadership is a source of pride for every Emirati, and is an incentive for all the children of the nation to exert more effort in service to our beloved country. This is all thanks to our prudent leadership who have instilled in the people the values of loyalty, work and competition so that the flag of our dear homeland is always raised in the fields of duty, progress and competitiveness. It has made the UAE a model for success in all fields. Thanks to HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, who is a unique school of creativity and innovation, and who has been able to make a quantum leap in the various walks of life during the past 50 years. Thanks to HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed for his historic and heartfelt message to his brother HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, expressing the sincere feelings of citizens towards “Bu Rashid”. Issued By UAE Armed Forces. Established In August 1971.

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“Fifty years, ‘Bu Rashid’, during which you have made the sky the limit of our ambitions and established the pillars of a renaissance”

CP Celebrates Sheikh 50:FBSTPG4FSWJDF His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Crown Prince addressed to Sheikh Mo- loved and respected by his own people Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu hammed bin Rashid on the occasion of as well as those of the outer world. He Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Command- the 50th anniversary of starting his first is my brother, mentor and companion, er of the UAE Armed Forces, recently mission in serving his homeland and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin emphasised his pride of the triumphant people. Below is his statement in full: Rashid Al Maktoum. journey of His Highness Sheikh Moham- "Dear Emiratis, world nations and peo- “Since assuming his first mission as med bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Presi- ples speak high and pay tribute to their the Head of Dubai Police, His High- dent, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, leaders and role models who make ness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid in service to the homeland. their achievements and civilisations. now completes 50 years in service to This came in a statement titled "Fifty We, in the UAE, have the right to be his homeland, a march awash with re- Years of Pride" that the Abu Dhabi proud of an exceptional leader who is sounding achievements, during which 7

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he accompanied the late Sheikh Zayed have changed around you, but your homeland. I pray to Allah Almighty to and late Sheikh Rashid in life until he's loyalty and love for your country have preserve you for your nation and bless become a role model for leadership and never changed. your work. management. “I congratulate the generations that “I call on everyone in this country and “Fifty years, 'Bu Rashid', during which benefitted from your experience and I abroad to convey a word of thanks to you have made the sky the limit of our congratulate myself on having you as the leader who's enriched our nation ambitions, invested in human beings, my companion, advisor, and loyal sup- and the entire Arab world with distinc- and established the pillars of a renais- porter. "Bu Rashid", we and our people tive innovations and initiatives. Thank sance that earned your people a track have a continuing journey of hard work you, "Bu Rashid", for your glorious 50 record of achievements. Fifty years, "Bu and giving, during which we will con- years of service in support of our dear Rashid" during which a myriad of things tinue to raise high the stature of our homeland." 8 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Events UAE Companies 8SBQ6Q4VDDFTTGVM Participation at EDEX By: Sakha Pramod

The recently concluded Egypt De- fense Exhibition 2018 (EDEX) that took place in Cairo from December 3 to 5, welcomed attendees from some of the UAE’s biggest defence and security companies. As part of the National Pa- vilion of the United Arab Emirates, 17 UAE-based companies showcased the latest military and security equipment, products and systems developed for all domains, including air, land and sea. Sultan Al-Samahi, Acting Director Gen- eral of the Emirates Defense Companies t "EWBODFE 1ZSPUFDIOJDT "15 The nesia and Afghanistan. Council, said: “The Emirates National company’s products include the Flash & t Maximus Air: A subsidiary of Abu Dha- Pavilion, managed by the Emirates De- Bang, Colored & Screening Smoke, Sig- bi Aviation Group and one of the largest fense Companies Council (EDCC), was nal Cartridges and Training Devices and air cargo operators. an opportunity to promote ‘Made in Non-lethal 40mm Ammunition of vari- t&NJSBUFT"EWBODFE3FTFBSDI5FDI- UAE’ defence and security productions, ous effects. nology Holding (EARTH): An Emirati exhibiting top quality defence products t "..30$ A joint venture company company specialising in R&D services from 17 national companies including owned by Mubadala Development and sophisticated technical equipment munitions, weaponry, aviation systems Company, Sikorsky and Lockheed Mar- in naval, land and aerospace, as well for control and communication and tin that aims to provide the best service as unmanned surface vehicles and au- many other technologies.” in maintenance, repair and overhaul of tonomous surface boats with various The companies that were a part of the Na- military aircraft for a wide range of fixed defence and commercial uses. tional Pavilion, included: and rotary wing aircraft in the Middle t$BMJEVTA national company that spe- t"%"4*One of the UAE's leading com- East, North Africa and South Asia. cialises in aerospace and defence tech- panies in the field of unmanned systems t"CV%IBCJ"WJBUJPO The largest heli- nology, offering a wide range of prod- involved in providing, developing, oper- copter operator in the Middle East and ucts, advanced technological solutions, ating, maintaining and training the best North Africa with 51 helicopters and four engineering designs and other innova- and most advanced system integration fixed-wing aircrafts. The company pro- tive solutions in this field. services. vides marine and gas support services t"M'BUUBO4IJQ*OEVTUSZA manufac- t#BSJK%ZOBNJDT A company special- to oil and gas companies offshore and turer that develops and manufactures ised in developing precision-guided in Abu Dhabi. With plans for expansion, fiberglass boats with proven hull design systems for conventional air munitions the company currently provides Air Am- that is used for commercial purposes used by the UAE and other countries’ bulance services, Search & Rescue and and military fast patrol. armed forces. mining exploration in Spain, Brazil, Indo- t4JIBN"MLIBMFFK5FDIOPMPHJFTA de- 9

UAE based companies showcased the latest military and security equipment at EDEX

tries. TIP also supports the regional and international defence manufacturing and provides a remarkable infrastructure that serves the defence manufacturing and contributes to industrial growth in the UAE. t /BUJPO 4IJFME The journal issued by the Directorate of Morale Guidance of the GHQ of the UAE Armed Forces, also participated in the exhibition, displaying several issues, studies and books on military activities and political and economic analysis. /*.3%JTQMBZT"KCBOY Calidus specialises in aerospace and defence technology The Ajban Class of 4x4 vehicles manufac- fence and security joint venture with a academy and world-class education in- tured by NIMR provides a multi-purpose wide portfolio of Maritime Defense Sys- stitution that coordinates and enhances platform for all military requirements at tems and Integrated Logistic Support. learning outcomes for organisations 9,000 kg capacity, from logistics and util- t *OUFSOBUJPOBM (PMEFO (SPVQ *(( and individuals in the safety, security, ity vehicles to fully protected patrol ve- A leading supplier of high-end defence defence, emergency preparedness and hicles. A universal 4x4 chassis is utilised and security solutions providing unsur- crisis management sectors. for a common logistic basis to minimise passed military supplies including tanks, t 5BXB[VO *OEVTUSJBM 1BSL 5*1 A training, maintenance and spare parts heavy arms and service solutions. complete industrial area that aims to be management. All vehicles in the Ajban t 3BCEBO "DBEFNZ Governmental a leading epicentre for precision indus- Class can be protected, and specific pro- 10 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Events

tected models provide NATO STANAG armoured or non-armoured configura- sel. We conducted a live demonstration levels of crew survivability with fully in- tions, with modular configurable crew with a vessel quipped with driving cam- dependently tested and certified cabins. capacity and payload. eras, EO/IR gimbal, and radar. We are also The Ajban family includes several vari- Make Any Vessel Autonomous with Al able to read the engine diagnostics from ants: Ajban 420, Ajban 440, Ajban 440A, Marakeb’s MAP Pro the C2-Pro. With this system, you can Ajban 450, Ajban ISV (Internal Security UAE-based Al Marakeb Boat Manufac- plot a route and the vessel will autono- Vehicle), Ajban LRSOV (Long Range Spe- turing displayed a portable ground con- mously follow the route or alternatively, cial Operations Vehicle), and Ajban VIP. trol station capable of autonomously you can use the joy stick to manually All vehicles are fully customisable with controlling vessels using their patented control the vessel.” a range of mission equipment options MAP Pro Technology. Established in 2007, Al Marakeb has ac- including scalable lethality weapon sys- Adnane El Soussi, Chief Robotics Of- cumulated over a decade of expertise in tems, C4I, battle management systems ficer, Al Marakeb Boat Manufacturing the maritime sector building both high- and CBRN protection. explained: “Al Marakeb is an autono- performance GRP vessels as well as ma- The company, NIMR Automotive LLC., is mous solutions provider, and what you rine autopilots and USV solutions for nu- a UAE government owned manufactur- see here at EDEX is a boat located in the merous civil and defence applications. er and one of the first to design and pro- UAE being controlled from the portable The UAE-based company has reached duce military grade vehicles in the UAE. ground control station knows as the C2- remarkable growth, fuelled by constant NIMR’s Production Facility is located on Pro, here at the show in Cairo. research and development based on an area of 37,500 Sq/m in Abu Dhabi. “The auto pilot allows the users to re- buyers’ trends, market competition, In July 2012, it was disclosed that Alge- motely operate the vessel and all of the technology forecasts, and striving to ria and the UAE signed an agreement to different equipment that are on the ves- best serve their end- users by providing jointly produce NIMR armoured vehicles in Algeria. The agreement between the Algerian Ministry of Defence’s Me- chanical Industry Promotion Group and Tawazun Holdings of the UAE, the NIMR- Algerie Joint Stock Company, was established to produce 4x4 armoured station wagon variant and is now expanding the technology transfer to include further NIMR vehicle models. In December 2014, the UAE government announced the creation of a national state-controlled defence group, Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC) through the merger of some of the military organisations in Mubalada Development Company, Tawazun Hold- ings, and Emirates Advanced Invest- ments Group (EAIG). NIMR is a member of the Abu Dhabi Government owned EDIC. It delivers highly capable wheeled military vehicles that are designed for harsh environments, across a diverse scope of mission requirements, which are designed, manufactured and assembled entirely in the UAE. NIMR’s range of 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles are available in Rabdan Academy is a world-class education institution 11

reliable and relevant maritime solutions. plans to be the manufacturer in the fu- Guided missile LOGIR has architecture 5SBOTGFSPG5FDIOPMPHZ ture in the UAE, so it will be a transfer typical of ammunition in its class. LOGIR Emirates Advanced Research & Technol- of technology to the UAE. Our goal is to control unit is a cylindrical body with a ogy Holding (EARTH), was one of the enter into agreements with companies set of various equipment. They give the participants at the EDEX’s UAE pavilion. from all over the world and bring that rocket rotation and thereby ensure the At the show, the company showcased technology to the UAE.” stability behaviour of the trajectory. At the LOGIR (Low-Cost Guided Imaging He explained that LOGIR is a guidance the head an infrared seeker is placed Rocket) missile, which has been tailored missile that comes with heat detecting and, in the middle, and tail – power sup- to requirements of the UAE. technology, thereby increasing its accu- ply, computer, controls and servos. Khalfan M Al Mansoori, Vice President, racy, and can travel to a distance of eight The most important feature of the LO- EARTH, told Nation Shield, “We have kilometres. GIR is its infrared homing. Infrared seeker was chosen for several reasons. It is possible to use existing components, reasonable cost and wide enough combat capabilities. Since the missile range of LOGIR is beyond the effective range of the GOS, the initial and mid- course flight uses an inertial navigation system. Then it turns on the homing system, which searches for targets and missile flight controls before hitting the target. After approaching the target at a distance of about 2 km, the infrared seeker begins to search for the target. An interesting feature of the missile seeker is that it is able to search LOGIR LOGIR guidance missile comes with heat detecting technology goals predetermined by the operator. To do this, before starting, the rocket is loaded into memory signature targets obtained using equipment of the aircraft carrier or third-party tools of exploration. It then automatically com- pares the visible objects with the available memory and selects the specified target. This guidance ensures the accuracy of hitting better. “LOGIR is a stand-alone system and can be used for many types of aircraft, as it is a dual fit, which means it can be fitted under any aircraft,” Al Mansoori concluded. Calidus Showcases B250 Simulation System Abu Dhabi-based Calidus, a defence technology company, displayed the simulation system of B250 aircraft, at EDEX. Saif Alkaabi, Vice President Marketing, 12 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Events

Barij Dynamics, formerly known as Tawazun Dynamics, was created to serve the Precision

Calidus said: “The simulation system of Some countries modify training aircraft. Guided Munitions B250, an attack aircraft, has been de- Modifying things can give you, partially, signed and developed by Calidus. This some achievement of objectives but industry attack aircraft can effectively partici- building something specifically gives pate in asymmetric wars. We designed the best results. able to see the capability.” it because this concept is very efficient “We build and sell it. We market it. It P3 Advanced Precision Guided for that kind of war and we build it to has attracted a lot of interest. Aircraft Munitions be mission ready and to achieve the such as the F15 and Typhoon, they are Barij Dynamics, formerly known as objectives and targets to give the pilot multirole aircraft and that costs a lot. Tawazun Dynamics, which was created all the capability they need. We put on The operational cost of our aircraft is to serve the Precision Guided Munitions the aircraft the required avionics, the only $1,200 per hour. That is good for (PGM) industry, was also at the expo. TC required systems and sensors to give meeting specific objectives like terror- Botha, General Manager, Barij Dynamics, them the best situation awareness and ist threats. The attack should be precise Abu Dhabi said: “Barij Dynamics designs, firing capability. with only local limited collateral dam- assembles and manufactures guidance “We believe it is one of the best solu- age. Why spend $10,000 to eliminate kits for airborne munitions in the UAE tions available. Other than the UAE, one terrorist? We are in the marketing through collaboration with local and in- there are some other countries making stage. We were at EDEX to show the ca- ternational suppliers. it, but nobody builds it from scratch. pability of the aircraft. The public was “We are highlighting the P3 advanced 13

TC Botha: Barij Dynamics designs, assembles and manufactures guidance kits for airborne munitions with other companies that fall within the scope of the event. He said: “We are also looking at the Egyp- tian market to feel and see what we can do here. We have 35 years’ experience in logistic support and other segments. We have been a long-time participant at IDEX, Abu Dhabi as well. “Already we are talking with some local partners. We are in contact with other companies and we are testing and checking the local companies, but we Mohamed Oshari: DBA is looking to cannot announce any names now, as it expand in Egypt is only enquiries primarily that are being made. But this is a potential market, a Precision Guided Munitions (PGM) and Tariq range, a family of strap-on bomb strategic market. guidance kits for airborne munitions kit systems, used on MK81 and MK82 “Expanding into Egypt is one of our ideas. produced by Barij Dynamics which is a bombs. Al-Tariq provides the user with Our concept is that we can enter any UAE-based joint venture between EDIC all-weather, day or night operational country if we have come up with a solu- (UAE) and Denel (South Africa). capabilities, utilising GPS/INS guidance. tion to the needs there. We have a long “The P3 is a low cost, precision guided The system allows for increased target- history and experience. The exhibition is kit designed to improve the range and ing accuracy by using an Imaging Infra- great, and we support the objective of accuracy of the standard Mk-81 and red (IIR) with complete Automatic Target the UAE to present our capabilities.” Mk-82 aerial bombs. The kit consists of Recognition (ATR) capability, or a semi- DBA is a well-diversified group and one either an INS/GNSS guidance option or active laser seeker.” of UAE’ major business houses. One of its an INS/GNSS SAL seeker version. It has Looking to Expand in Egypt core businesses is in logistics and DBA’s been integrated on a number of plat- Mohamed Oshari, Chief Operating Offi- International Operations have a net- forms and serial production has already cer, Darwish bin Ahmed and Sons (DBA), work of distribution channel partners commenced in the company’s facility in another participant from the UAE, said in 35 countries, and overseas offices Abu Dhabi. that DBA always supports all events held in Moscow, Kiev, Almaty, Tashkent and “The company also manufactures the Al- under the umbrella of the UAE along Bangalore. 14 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Events &%&95IF%FGFODF

Egypt launched its first international Cameroon, Somalia and South Korea at- EDEX 2018 presented an opportunity defence expo “EDEX 2018” (December tended the exhibition. for local and international manufactur- 3-5) under the patronage of His Excel- The exhibition hosted 373 international ers and suppliers to showcase the lat- lency, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, companies from 41 countries, including est technological trends and updates President of the Arab Republic of Egypt 42 U.S. companies, 37 French compa- in the defence and military production and the Supreme Commander of the nies, 28 Chinese companies and 13 Rus- industry in the MENA region. The event Egyptian Armed Forces. sian companies. was fully supported by the Ministries of President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi inaugu- Additionally, seven main arms depart- Defence and Military Production. rated the exhibition and the Egyptian ments from the U.S., China, Russia, The three-day event was attended by pavilion. He listened to a detailed expla- France, Germany, Italy and UAE partici- over 10,000 senior military and industry nation about the other pavilions as well. pated in the exhibition and several mili- visitors, with 15 local and international The inauguration was attended by tary authorities gave educational lec- companies sponsoring it. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and tures on the side-lines of the exhibition. 1BSUPG4USBUFHZUP$PNCBU5FSSPSJTN Mohamed Zaki, Commander-in-Chief In the Egyptian pavilion, Egyptian EDEX 2018 turned out to be a signifi- of the Armed Forces and the Minister of military products, including arms and cant exhibition regionally and globally. Defence and Military Production, as well equipment jointly manufactured by the It represents a remarkable destination as many other officials. Armed Forces, the National Organisa- for regional and international manu- Furthermore, defence ministries from tion for Military Production (NOMP), and facturers and suppliers to share their the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Sudan, the Arab Organisation for Industrialisa- technological expertise by displaying France, Greece, Cyprus, South Sudan, tion (AOI) were featured. their latest advancements in the global 15 8PSME%FTDFOETPO&HZQU

defence sector. The exhibition highlight- the military spokesperson Tamer El- ed the Egyptian Armed Forces’ latest Rafaie. efforts in developing Egypt’s position EDEX A Memorandum of Understanding as a manufacturer and a supplier of de- (MoU) was signed to establish a joint fence technology and security equip- hosted 373 company between French naval de- ment. Moreover, these efforts are a part fence company, Naval Group, and of Egypt’s strategy to combat terrorism international Egyptian Marine Industries and Ser- and guarantee the safety and security of vices Organisation (MIASO) to provide the country. companies from maintenance and technical support for Additionally, a special Security and 41 countries all French naval units operating in the Counter-Terrorism Zone was set up to Egyptian army. showcase anti-terrorism solutions. Due The Egyptian Naval Forces (ENF) signed to its significant geographical location, another MoU with a French company Egypt is an extremely suitable host to the MENA region in the armament and specialised in joint manufacturing. exhibit the latest advancements in defence industry. Other French companies, Thales Group army, navy, and air forces. The exhibi- Numerous Contracts Signed During and ACTIA, signed with Egypt a two- tion also highlighted the contribution the Expo part deal to supply equipment for Egyp- of Egyptian companies to the supply The Egyptian Armed Forces signed sev- tian satellite ground stations. chain of global military production, eral arms contracts with international Commander of Egyptian air forces Mo- placing Egypt as a primary country in companies during EDEX, according to hamed Abbas signed an agreement 16 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Events

with French Dassault Aviation to pro- delegation demonstrated the products production Program, a joint venture be- vide technical support and spare parts of 11 large domestic producers of mili- tween the governments of the U.S. and for Rafale jet fighters recently pur- tary hardware and equipment for all Egypt to produce parts and assemble chased by Egypt, to ensure their techni- military branches. Russia showcased a tank kits for the M1 Abrams Main Battle cal validation. full-size replica of the Ka-52 reconnais- Tank (MBT), the Egyptian Defence Com- Abbas also signed an agreement to sance and attack helicopter. The display pany Tank Plant has produced around purchase drones from China’s National stand of Russia’s state arms seller Roso- 1,200 M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks in Aero-Technology Import and Export boronexport featured the mock-ups of Egypt. Corporation (CATIC). Another agree- Yak-130 combat trainers, Su-35 fighter The manufacturing of M1A1s in Egypt ment was signed with Italy’s Leonardo jets, MiG-29M/M2 multirole frontline is a key part of ongoing U.S. support for to supply advanced radars for the Egyp- fighters, Mi-17, Mi-28NE, Mi-35, Mi-26 Egypt’s crucial role in ensuring security tian air defence forces. and Ansat helicopters. and stability in the region. Through this Among the agreements, was the one Russia also demonstrated S-400 Triumf programme, the Tank Plant provides signed with the Portuguese EID, part long-range air defence missile systems, jobs for over 2,500 Egyptians and sup- of the UK-based independent technol- Tor-M2E and Buk-M2E surface-to-air ports the Egyptian Armed Forces. ogy group Cohort, to supply an internal missile complexes, the Pantsyr-S1 air de- Part of the United States’ $1.3 billion an- communication system, and another fence missile/gun system, and Igla-S and nual commitment to support Egypt’s se- deal with the Bulgarian company, Verba man-portable missile complexes. curity, the resumption of co-production Samel-90, to supply and develop elec- The Russian pavilion also demonstrat- manufacturing of M1A1 Abrams tanks tronic jamming stations in Egypt. ed the T-90MS main battle tank, the is the most recent step taken by the U.S. “These deals were the results of the BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle, the Ter- government in partnership with Egypt. successful first International Defence minator tank support combat vehicle, 5IBMFT B5SVTUFE1BSUOFSPG&HZQU and Military Industries Exhibition, EDEX the BTR-82A armoured personnel car- At EDEX 2018, Thales Group emphasised 2018, which aims to enhance the de- rier, Khrizantema-S and Kornet-E anti- its expertise in equipping armed forces fence capabilities of the Egyptian mili- tank systems, in addition to small arms with the means to help them prepare tary’s various branches,” El-Rafaie said. and close-in weapons. for, achieve and maintain tactical su- Impressive Participation by Russia M1A1 Abrams made by Egypt-U.S. JV periority and strategic independence At the EDEX arms show, the Russian Since the beginning of the M1A1 Co- over any form of threat. From designing 17

smart sensors and advanced defence display area. Combining power, accu- systems to developing collaborative racy and fire rate as well as excellent combat and connecting and equipping mobility, the CAESAR system has be- soldiers on the digital battlefield, Thales The CAESAR come a tool of fire superiority in mod- systems deliver information superior- ern theatres of operation, particularly ity and give the Egyptian Armed Forces system has in the French army. mastery of action whenever they face In the field of armoured vehicles, Nex- decisive moments. become a tool of ter exhibited the entire Scorpion range Arab International Optronics, a joint fire superiority in including the Multi-role Armoured venture of Thales with the National Vehicle (VBMR) Griffon and Armoured Service Products Organisation, pro- modern theatres Reconnaissance and Combat Vehicle moted the local production of optical (EBRC) Jaguar that will equip the Bel- and optronic equipment. Thales has a of operation gian land component and the French long-standing partnership with NANSC, land forces. With the renovated Leclerc Egypt’s Air Navigation Service Provider, and the Lightweight Multi-role Ar- to deliver state-of-the-art Thales prod- transportation sector in Egypt. moured Vehicle Serval, these four ar- ucts, ranging from air traffic surveillance Nexter Highlights Innovation in De- moured systems meet all the needs radars, modern navigation aids, and air GFODFBOE4FDVSJUZ of land forces, from peacekeeping traffic control simulators for the Egyp- Artillery, the area of excellence of Nex- operations to high intensity conflicts. tian Aviation Academy as well as the Air ter, was highlighted at their stand. The To complete Nexter’s offer in this area, Traffic Management (ATM) system and group is today one of the world leaders the Titus armoured intervention ve- the tower system for Cairo International in this sector, controlling the weapon hicle was presented in its APC and Airport. and ammunition couple, as well as a homeland security versions. Perfectly In transportation, Thales Group has large part of fire support command adapted to interventions in the most provided fully integrated solutions for and control system. A presentation of difficult environments, its shielding Cairo’s metro since the implementation the Caesar family (6x6 and 8x8), with and extreme mobility make it a major of Line 1 in the late 1980s and to date re- 155mm ammunition and three Findart asset for intervention teams. mains an integral partner in the ground stations was made in the Nexter static Nexter also offered its ARX25 turret, 18 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Events

whose formidable weapon efficiency Xpeller Gear. In addition, they demon- speed camera, fully integrated inter- makes it possible to apply precise shots strated their Gimbal Argos II, IFF-Family coms systems and more. safely under armour, whatever the con- as well as the spectrum monitoring and The Cougar 4x4 is a light armoured ditions, day or night. signal intelligence solutions. vehicle personnel carrier based on a In the field of equipment also Nexter Hensoldt’s team met the Egyptian Min- Toyota chassis adapted to be used as exhibited its expertise. As an architect ister of Military Production General Mo- all-terrain military vehicle. The Cou- in the field of robotics, the Nerva multi- hamed El Assar, several high-ranking gar is an excellent fighting platform mission robot was displayed. Several generals from the Egyptian Armed with turret capabilities and options combatant protection solutions were Forces, and the Bahrain Royal Air Force for weapon stations. It is ideally suited presented. In addition, a demonstration Commander Sheikh Hamad Bin Abdul- to returning fire in a convoy escort as- of the FINDMP digital system for deci- lah Al Khalifa. sault scenario. Cougar is an ideal APC sion-making process, was conducted Cougar 4x4 Armoured Vehicles that handles well on rough terrains throughout the show. Armoured vehicle manufacturer Streit and facilitates users with ultimate ma- The booth was specially equipped with highlighted two products from its port- noeuvrability on and off-road. an immersive projection room, a first folio: the Falcon and the Cougar 4x4 ar- -BDSPJY1SPWJEFT'VMM3BOHFPG for this show, in which visitors were im- moured vehicles. Countermeasures mersed in a 360° virtual reality and were Streit Group offers a wide range of ex- Lacroix showcased in the French Pa- able to participate in dynamic demon- tra additional features, which can be vilion its latest combined detection- strations of the Caesar, VBCI and Titus integrated on the Falcon during the reaction solution dedicated to vehicle family. manufacturing phase guaranteeing to- self-protection. Hensoldt Displays Unique Radar tal compatibility. The Falcon APC can be The Galix Automatic Obscuration Sys- Technologies fitted with different types of armament tem (AOS) coupled with laser warn- Hensoldt’s team from Germany, UK, including rocket launcher systems, ing detectors instantaneously mask France and the Middle East presented remote-controlled weapon stations, vehicles against all visible and IR wave their unique radar technologies includ- smoke-grenade launchers as well as in- lengths of guided missiles. ing the TRS-4D, Spexer 2000 as well as ternal equipment as night-vision, high This solution was recently presented 19

at the Forum Innovation Défense in Development Team and it presents truck chassis and COTS components. Paris and is also being offered to the a well-balanced combination of Using upgraded axles, clutch and a re- Egyptian Armed Forces as it is perfect- protection, off-road mobility and inforced frame as well as large super ly suited to their vehicle retrofitting payload. Most importantly, it offers single wheels, the vehicle combines ex- requirements and new equipment unparalleled tactical mobility and cellent mobility and high payload in all programmes: combat tanks, armoured survivability to armoured vehicle operating environments. vehicles, APC, LUV, etc. end-users worldwide, in any climate “The Terrier LT-79 is a modern era hy- Lacroix is a committed partner to the or setting. The standard Terrier LT-79 brid that combines the requirements Egyptian Armed Forces, equipping can hold up to eight officers (2+6 in needed for combat and fire support its Rafale, Mirage and F16 fighter jets. individual MIL-STD seats) or alterna- situations as well as mission-specific These platforms are protected by La- tively, seating for 10 (2+8) with op- roles such as transport and logistics. croix’s most advanced technology in tional bench seating, depending on The new Terrier LT-79 was designed on the field of spectral infrared counter- the size of operators and amount of the Toyota chassis because parts are measures. Lacroix will also ensure pro- gear. widely available enhancing serviceabil- tection of the Egyptian Navy’s latest The vehicle is agile and extremely ity in many parts of the world. vessels - the FREMM frigates and the versatile and is designed to protect It is also an affordable option to end Gowind corvettes of the French Naval individuals in dangerous opera- users that need superior protection Group. These vessels are also equipped tional environments. The vehicle is and fleet longevity while staying withwith the Sylena MK2 decoy launchers, bound to become a vital means of in their budget parameters,” said Rob- providing full anti-torpedo and anti- transportation for SWAT teams, law ert Pazderka, President and Founder missile protection against the most ad- enforcement and military personnel of TAG. All TAG facilities are ISO 9001 vanced threats. that need a highly armoured vehicle certified. TAG Terrier LT-79 Armoured Vehicle while staying economical and bud- The next edition of Egypt international GPS-BX&OGPSDFNFOU get friendly. defence expo will be in 2020. The Terrier LT-79 is a new vehicle The Terrier LT-79 is built using a rein- Reference Text/Photo developed by the TAG Research and forced and militarised Toyota VDJ79 www. egyptdefenceexpo.com 20 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Events *OOPWBUJPOTGPS#PSEFS Security and Control at SHIELDAFRICA 2019 After a successful 2017 show, SHIELDAFRICA 2019 carries the theme: "Secured and Controlled Land, Sea and Air Borders, Conditions for the Development of Africa". Taking place at l’Ecole de Po- lice d’Abidjan (Ivory Coast) from 22nd- 24th January 2019, the fifth edition of the International Security and Defence Exhibition will address key issues of border security. SHIELDAFRICA is organised by the Ivo- rian company COGES Africa, under the patronage of the Ministry of the Interior and Ministry of Security and Defence of the Côte d'Ivoire. Nonetheless, it is cer- tainly the case that all the African countries will be represented by a large number of official delegations, most of them at ministry level. In 2017, SHIELDAFRICA brought together 133 exhibitors from 25 different countries SHIELDAFRICA is the African Security and Defence event of reference, offering proven equipment and new technolo- land borders to be monitored. Therefore, land-sea-air solutions to secure Africa's gies to ensure national borders continue of course, this monitoring is one of the development, while restoring or main- to enable dynamic mobility of people tools of the fight against terrorism and taining peace, combatting or prevent- and transit of goods over land, sea, and many states cooperate on their common ing natural and industrial disasters and air. SHIELDAFRICA’s fifth edition will illus- borders. But it should also be noted that ensuring the safety of cities to develop trate how border security and control re- well-managed borders are an economic the necessary services for public institu- quires modern, efficient African customs resource for riparian countries.” tions and private bodies. Public and pri- administration and regional coopera- Konan adds that, “SHIELDAFRICA en- vate sector security and defence actors tion structures between countries to ad- ables many African policymakers, gov- across Africa meet industry from all over dress issues of national and international ernment officials and security and de- the world at the show, offering equip- security. fence forces to meet industry leaders ment, services, and innovative solutions In recognising the multiple security who offer tools not only for the sover- tailored to their needs. needs of Africa in the context of this eign control of borders, but also for their Border Sovereignty and Economic special border focus, Stéphane Konan, economic valorisation: identity of peo- Wealth Exhibition Commissioner General, em- ple and traceability of goods. The Ivorian A strong Africa in a globalised world re- phasises that “The main problem of bor- authorities have officially invited interior quires safe, open borders managed by ders in Africa is their extent: 89,000 km of ministers and defence ministers from 21

has given SHIELDAFRICA a reputation exceeding Africa’s borders to become a reference show for security and a real meeting platform for security and defence professionals in Africa. Above all an African fair, SHIELDAFRICA highlights the continent’s incredible development potential, bringing together solutions from all over the world to the states making up the continent, enabling them to monitor trends and innovations in the sector and select the equipment or services best suited to their needs. more than 50 countries in Africa, some 0WFSWJFXPG&WFOU represented by their police directors or The calendar of trade shows around the their chiefs of staff. There will also be world is very busy, with Africa already private security officials of all sensitive Ivory Coast returned with strong growth boasting the AAD show in Pretoria and points: ports, airports, etc. We expect requiring a level of security and stability the EDEX show in Egypt. Hence, like about 60 official delegations and at least also demanded by many other African all major security and defence fairs, 3,000 trade visitors. We have also invited countries. Now a modern city in full de- SHIELDAFRICA became biennial in 2017, representatives of all the international velopment, with an international airport, as the new rhythm enables better inte- organisations present in Abidjan and in large port and high-level hotels, Abidjan gration of this trade show into the gen- Africa such as UNOCI, ADB, World Bank, is ideal for an event like SHIELDAFRICA eral calendar of exhibitions. IMF, FAO, European Union, ICRC, etc.” and, after a third edition in Libreville (Ga- SHIELDAFRICA is the only international "GSJDBT(SPXJOH4FDVSJUZ$IBMMFOHFT bon), the event has returned to the Ivory defence exhibition and conference in The SHIELDAFRICA salon was created Coast with the aim of reflecting on new the West African region, demonstrat- in 2013 to respond to the need for pe- developments in Security and Defence ing the latest technology across land, riodic high-level meetings devoted to that will sustain the development of the sea, and air sectors of defence. While Africa's defence and security challenges African continent. Abidjan has become more and more where, after several years of crisis, the The success of the 2013-2017 shows an economic hub of Africa, generat- 22 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Events

ing business for the entire sub-region, Although there will be slightly fewer is a major issue in national and interna- cybersecurity and cyber defence have French exhibitors compared to previ- tional security. In Africa, it requires mod- also become integral components of ous editions, the proportion of foreign ern, efficient customs administrations SHIELDAFRICA. exhibitors is predicted to be up to 55 per and dynamic regional structures for co- Amongst the many exhibitors pres- cent in 2019, a 20 per cent rise on 2017. operation between African nations." ent in the 2019 edition will be Airbus, More than 130 exhibitors are expected SHIELDAFRICA 2019 will see exhibitor Atos, Rafael, Tracip, Q-Cyber, Verint and to attend and, as the SHIELDAFRICA ATERMES present its turnkey solution Thales. SHIELDAFRICA 2019 promises 2019 website notes, "Land, sea and air for border or sensitive sites surveil- again to be an unique platform to both borders are not sealed barriers. They lance. A revolutionary system, BARIER establish and strengthen relationships must be dynamic areas of exchange, per- with government departments, busi- mitting movement of people and goods. nesses and armed forces throughout These activities must respect states’ sov- the region. ereignty, while implementing controls The 2019 show follows the 2017 edi- on goods and people in accordance with tion in presenting two events, the first applicable laws. Cross-border regulation sponsored by Minister of State De- fence, Hamed Bakayoko. On Monday 21st January, a Plenary Conference dedicated to borders will be held in The 2019 edition the Sofitel Ivoire on the eve of the Fair, bringing together major African lead- will welcome ers around the theme, "Land Borders, Maritime and Air, Living and Regulated, 25 different Conditions of Development of Africa", countries, where the delegations invited will in- formally meet the various exhibitors including South present. From 22nd-24th January 2019, the Africa and main defence and security exhibition will be organised in the Côte d'Ivoire’s Bulgaria Police Academy facilities, including further exhibitor conferences. As with previous editions, African security and defence forces will present live demonstrations all through the fair through operational staging. In 2017, SHIELDAFRICA brought together 133 exhibitors from 25 different countries and more than 3,200 professional visitors, including 595 members of the African Security Forces and Armed Forces. The 2019 edition will welcome 25 different countries, including South Africa and Bulgaria - countries attending for the first time - while each of the world’s continents is represented by the U.S., Australia, China, Kazakhstan, Turkey and Belgium, amongst other countries. 23

is designed to be deployed quickly by autonomous, robotised and connected the African market, the Risk&Co Group a small team and allows for continuous sentry-beacons, optronic or radar head- provides support to many French and night-and-day surveillance missions on ed, as well as 1-2 dispenser vehicles, and European companies on the continent every terrain, carrying out permanent one Command and Control vehicle. For and will be represented at SHIELDAFRI- or temporary missions to control bor- example, the BARIER Land Configura- CA 2019 by Christian Joffre, Head of ders, camp, bivouac, sensitive sites and tion Type is a new concept where the Geomines, the Group’s dedicated mine convoy itinerary with monitoring up to whole system is loaded on a single ISO clearance business unit and Eléonore 40km at a glance. platform and can be so installed on any Forget, Director of International Devel- Each BARIER system is composed of 4-10 carrier vehicle. opment and Marketing. The Risk&Co Group’s participation in the The 2019 SHIELDAFRICA exhibition will 2019 exhibition reflects several decades allow the Group to deepen its connec- of operations and two wholly-owned tions further with the continent’s secu- local subsidiaries (in Nigeria and South rity forces. Risk&Co’s African partners Africa). With this solid experience of will indeed be given the opportunity to

observe the performance of the OSB 17, the tactical multi-mission UAV specifically developed by the Risk&Co Group and dedicated to intelligence missions. SHIELDAFRICA 2019 will also present delegates with an opportunity to highlight Geomines’ significant expertise in carrying out pyrotechnic site remediation operations, supporting companies and states alike. Geomines’ skilled approach to ammunition stockpile management and destruction will also be showcased in recognition that such services offer strong guarantees for the protection of civilian populations. Reference Photo/Text: www.shieldafrica.com 24 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 News

SAAB Receives Swedish Order AIRBUS Opens World's First GPS(JSBòF"BOE"SUIVS3BEBST Zephyr Operating Site Airbus Defence and Space recently announced the opening of the world’s first High Altitude Pseudo-Satel- lite (HAPS) flight base serving as the launch site for the Zephyr UAV in Wyndham, Western Australia. This site has been chosen due to its largely unrestricted airspace and reliable weather and is the result of significant investment by Airbus into its Zephyr programme. Zephyr is the world’s leading, solar electric, strato- spheric Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). It harnesses the sun’s rays, running exclusively on solar power, above the weather and conventional air traffic; filling a capability gap complimentary to satellites, UAVs and manned aircraft to provide persistent local satellite-like services. “I am delighted to welcome the Airbus team and their Zephyr project to Western Australia. This is the culmi- Giraffe 4A radar nation of almost a year of hard work by Airbus and my Government to bring this exciting and innovative tech- Saab recently received an order from the Swedish Defence Ma- nology to our state. The Zephyr aircraft provides new teriel Administration (FMV) to develop and maintain the Armed capabilities to commercial and military customers and Forces’ artillery and weapon locating capability. The order in- will bring an economic boost to the East Kimberley re- cludes Saab’s Giraffe 4A multi-function radar and life extension gion,” said Premier of Western Australia, Hon. Mark Mc- of the artillery locating system Arthur. Gowan MLA. Deliveries of the modern ground-based multi-function system Zephyr will bring new see, sense and connect capabili- Giraffe 4A and the life extension of Arthur will create conditions ties to both commercial and military customers. It will for the Armed Forces’ long-range surveillance capability in the provide the potential to revolutionise disaster manage- long term and give them new possibilities to handle existing ment, including monitoring the spread of wildfires or and future threats. The work will take place at Saab in Gothen- oil spills. It provides persistent surveillance, tracing the burg with deliveries from 2019. world’s changing environmental landscape and will be “Our ground-based radar Giraffe 4A strengthens our customers’ able to provide communications to the most uncon- capability to detect incoming threats including tactical ballistic nected parts of the world. missiles. Tensions around us are increasing and the system gives our customers a world-class multi-function capability that helps to protect their interests”, said Anders Carp, Head of Saab’s business area Surveillance. Giraffe 4A is a multi-function radar that gives the user a range of capabilities – one system can be used for air surveillance and air defence as well as warning and artillery locating tasks. It is a digital multi-channel system featuring Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology based on gallium nitride (GaN). Several of the most advanced radar and sensor systems available on the market are produced at Saab’s Gothenburg premises. The company’s radar and electronic warfare offer also includes the airborne surveillance solution GlobalEye, sensor systems for the Gripen fighter and the self-protection system family Arexis. Zephyr S 25

THALES ALENIA SPACE to Support Development PHOTONIS Showcases PG3BEBS4BUFMMJUF$POTUFMMBUJPOGPS,PSFB Latest Technology at Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture SHOT Show between Thales (67 per cent) and From January 22 to 25, Photonis will make its Leonardo (33 per cent), announced presence felt at SHOT show 2019 in Las Vegas, that it has signed two contracts with Nevada, U.S. Exclusive distributor of Photonis South Korea, one with Aerospace 16mm tubes, Night Vision Devices, Inc. or NVD Industries, LTD. (KAI) and one with will also be attending the show and highlight- Thales Radar - Korea Hanwha Systems Corporation (HSC) ing the new Mini BNVD featuring 16mm tube. to develop a constellation of high- areas of interest thanks to the acquisi- Photonis is the leader in the design and manu- resolution observation radar satel- tion of high-resolution images. facture of state-of-the-art image intensifier lites for the Agency for Defence De- Based on an active feed array and in- tubes for military applications. From night vision velopment (ADD), known as Korea novative reflector antenna solution, to CMOS cameras, Photonis has a wide range of “425 Project”. the satellites ensure superior quality solutions perfectly suited for your requirements. For the four satellites, Thales Alenia images, while unique agility capability The 4G standard is the latest technology in in- Space will provide the SAR Payloads is provided thanks to the adaptation of tensified night vision. Specifically designed to and the platform elements (especial- a control momentum gyro: a spinning address the stringent requirements of Special ly for Control Momentum Gyro and rotor and one motorised gimbal tilt Forces operators, Photonis 4G tubes offer ultra- sensors) derived from the HE-R1000 the rotor’s angular momentum. As the fast Auto-Gating, the smallest halo and unri- product (High Efficiency Radar), part rotor tilts, the changing angular mo- valled spectral range from ultraviolet to near of the Thales Alenia Space Observa- mentum causes a gyroscopic torque infrared. tion product family that includes that rotates the spacecraft. Moving Photonis 4G tubes are available in the standard both radar and optical satellites. This around the three axes, these “dancing 18mm or a new 16mm size designed to meet technology will enable short revisit satellites”, will be fitted with a special the SWaP requirements of the modern armies times for each of the satellites, and antenna developed within the scope with reduced size, weight, and minimum Power support all-weather operation, with of the Thales Alenia Space Research consumption all with state-of-the-art perfor- a very high global revisit frequency. & Development programme. With a mance. With 4G technology from Photonis, The constellation will be used by the diameter of five meters, the new-gen- armed forces will have improved resolution, Korean authorities for surveillance, eration antenna will open its 24 petals extended bandwidth, and reduced halo size to intelligence and control of specific once in space. increase DRI by up to 40 per cent.

GENERAL DYNAMICS Electric Boat will undertake develop- ployees. Possessing proven technical Electric Boat Wins ment studies and other work related capabilities, these employees work on to Virginia-class submarine design im- all facets of the submarine life cycle $346 M U.S. Navy provements. Additionally, Electric Boat from concept formulation and design Contract will perform research and development through construction, maintenance work required to evaluate new tech- and modernisation, and eventually to General Dynamics Electric Boat has nologies to be inserted in newly built inactivation and disposal. been awarded a $346.5 million con- Virginia-class ships, including the Vir- Virginia-class Nuclear tract modification by the U.S. Navy to ginia Payload Module. attack submarine provide research and development Initially awarded in 2016, the contract and lead-yard services for Virginia-class has a potential value of $1.3 billion nuclear-powered attack submarines. through September 2019. Electric Boat is a wholly owned subsid- This work will engage Electric Boat’s iary of General Dynamics. engineering and design organisation, Under the contract modification, which comprises more than 5,000 em- 26 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 News

LOCKHEED MARTIN and AIRBUS Join Forces

Lockheed Martin and Airbus have signed an agreement to ling needs, such as a fee-for-service structure to conceptualis- jointly explore opportunities to meet the growing demand ing the tanker of the future. for aerial refuelling for U.S. defence customers. Airbus Defence and Space Head of Military Aircraft Fernando The companies will seek to provide aerial-refuelling services Alonso said: “The A330 MRTT has been selected by a dozen to address any identified capacity shortfall and to meet re- nations around the world. It is extensively proven in live op- quirements for the next generation of tankers capable of erations and has been repeatedly praised by major air forces. operating in the challenging environments of the future We are convinced that the combination of Airbus’ tanker ex- battlespace. pertise with Lockheed Martin’s extensive U.S. presence, has “Reliable and modernised aerial refuelling is an essential ca- the potential to provide highly effective solutions for current pability for our customers to maintain their global reach and and future U.S. military aerial-refuelling requirements.” strategic advantage,” said Lockheed Martin Chairman, Presi- dent and CEO Marillyn Hewson. “By combining the innovation and expertise of Airbus and Lockheed Martin, we will be well positioned to provide the United States Air Force and al- lies around the world with the advanced refuelling solutions needed to meet 21st century security challenges.” The companies are taking a cooperative approach, with the Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (A330 MRTT) at its heart, to examine a broad spectrum of opportunities. These Lockheed airbus - Michele Evans and may range from ways to support critical near-term air-refuel- Fernando Alonso - ©Airbus

KONGSBERG and PATRIA Acquire AIM Norway Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA), helicopter area supporting their NH90 milestone for KONGSBERG and an im- a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, recently and Bell 412 fleets. portant step in the Group’s strategy of entered into agreement with the Nor- AIM Norway has its main operating base being a strategic partner for the Nor- wegian Ministry of Defence for the pur- at Kjeller and an operative unit at Rygge wegian armed force’s operative require- chase of Aerospace Industrial Mainte- air station, and conducts advanced and ments, both as a supplier of equipment nance Norway AS (AIM Norway), which heavy maintenance, overhaul and up- and for maintenance,” said Geir Håøy, is the Norwegian armed force’s business grade primarily within air military op- CEO of KONGSBERG. for maintenance, overhaul and upgrade erations. It offers engine of the Air Force’s aircraft and helicopters. maintenance for the new In order to further strengthen AIM Nor- F-35 aircraft and for Nor- ways’s deliveries, capability and com- way’s new AW101 search petence, KDA and Patria entered into and rescue helicopters. an agreement for a shared ownership It also owns Belgium En- where KDA’s ownership is 50.1 per cent gine Center (BEC), with and Patria’s 49.9 per cent. its main operating base Patria will contribute with important ex- in Herstal, outside of perience and competence within aero- Liege in Belgium. BEC is a space maintenance, and the two compa- one-stop shop for engine nies will jointly ensure a solid foundation maintenance, repair and for further development. The acquisition overhaul services. is a logical continuation of Patria’s work “The purchase of AIM NH-90 Norway for the Norwegian defence forces in the Norway is an important 27

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German Bundeswehr General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) received a Special Air- worthiness Certification in the Experimental Category from the FAA for its second MQ-9B SkyGuardian aircraft. The company-owned Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) – registered as N191FP and known as YBC02 – joins the first Sky- Guardian in support of the MQ-9B development programme. This certification permits YBC02 to conduct flight operations in National Air- space (NAS) as a civil aircraft. “The certification helps us towards our goal of full integration of RPA into the National Airspace System [NAS],” said David R. Alexander, president, Aircraft Systems, GA-ASI. “It will also help us in continuing the development of MQ-9B for our customers, the Royal Air Force and Belgian Defense.” MQ-9B is the result of a five-year, company-funded effort to deliver an un- The German Bundeswehr (Armed manned aircraft that can fly in non-segregated airspace, while meeting the Forces) has contracted Rheinmetall stringent airworthiness type-certification requirements of NATO STANAG to supply it with heavyweight semi- 4671. The RPA features endurance of more than 40 hours, rapid integration of trailer tractors. The first of these new payloads using nine hardpoints, all-weather, short-field, self-deployment unprotected Elefant 2 heavy-duty through SATCOM controlled Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability, Lynx transporters is slated for delivery in Multi-mode Radar and a Detect and Avoid (DAA) system. GA-ASI designed 2019, with a further 31 vehicles to MQ-9B as the next generation of multi-mission Predator B fleet and named its follow in 2020. baseline MQ-9B aircraft SkyGuardian, and the maritime surveillance variant The order for the first 32 vehicles is SeaGuardian. worth around €28.5 million, including value added tax. The framework contract runs for seven years and includes an option for the supply of a further 105 Elefant 2 vehicles. This means a total order value of €122 million (including VAT) for 137 vehicles. The Elefant 2 semi-trailer tractor is powered by an eight-cylinder, 680 HP diesel engine. This gives the high- mobility truck a maximum speed of 89 km/h and lets it handle gradients of 60 per cent. The technically per- GA-ASI MQ-9B SkyGuardian missible gross train weight is 139 tonnes. The Elefant 2 features the same driver’s cab as the UTF family of vehicles. If necessary, the cab can family of heavyweight transport vehicles continues to grow. The unprotected be exchanged for a protected ver- Elefant 2 complements the protected Mammut heavy-duty transporter, like- sion. Its equipment includes a Rot- wise supplied by Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles. Particularly in light of zler double winch, each with pulling Germany’s obligation in 2023 to furnish NATO’s Very High Readiness Joint Task strength of 20 tonnes. With the Ele- Force (VJTF 2023), being able to transport heavy combat vehicles will be a key fant 2 on the way, the Bundeswehr’s capability. .Collins Aerospace . . . .

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People can sometimes point to an Aerospace suppliers and even OEMs event in their professional lives that are merging and partnering to deliver stands apart from all others. It’s a mo- sophisticated solutions with greater ment in time that forces them to stop scale and scope. and say, “Wow! This is big.” Today is that At Collins Aerospace, we want to lead moment for me. the way in delivering on these expec- I have been with Rockwell Collins for tations for speed, agility and value, more than 30 years and am proud to so we’re redefining the aerospace Kelly Ortberg have been its CEO for the last five. As of industry by: today, Rockwell Collins is part of United $PNCJOJOH UIF 4USFOHUIT PG5XP PG CEO, Collins Aerospace Technologies Corporation. We have of- Aerospace’s Leading Innovators ficially merged with UTC Aerospace Solutions to some of the most com- Delivering Advanced Products and Systems to create a new industry leader. plex challenges require a certain intel- 4FSWJDFT1PSUGPMJP Collins Aerospace lectual critical mass. And the ability to Collins Aerospace enables high-integ- I’m convinced that Collins Aerospace is deliver disruptive innovation depends rity solutions across commercial, busi- a very special organisation that will re- on having the financial means to invest ness, and defence spheres. Consider define the aerospace industry. That’s a considerable resources in research and the future of the intelligent aviation bold statement, so let me explain. development. Collins Aerospace is now and defence ecosystem. Few compa- Global competition in the aerospace one of the largest aerospace industry nies touch more components of this industry is growing in intensity. Origi- suppliers in the world with $23 billion* ecosystem—or have more opportuni- nal Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in net sales, $3.1 billion** invested an- ties to architect intelligent, intercon- and airlines are demanding—with an nually in R&D and more than 70,000 nected systems that design-in perfor- intensity that I've never seen before— employees in nearly 300 sites globally. mance and design-out cost—than Col- increasing speed, agility and value Between the two founding companies, lins Aerospace. Likewise, a new aviation from their suppliers. This expectation is Collins Aerospace has more than 165 data-driven business model will soon changing the way our industry works. years of industry experience. enable airlines to access their data that’s delivered over our high-assur- ance global networks. For the first time, our customers will be able to easily ma- nipulate this data for operational and market advantage. And whether it’s airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; blended live and virtual training; or a ground-air network tailorable to mission needs, Collins Aerospace is committed to delivering strategic advantage in the battlespace of the future. Bringing Together Top Talent to 31

Solve the World’s Most Complex who can now cross-collaborate to deliver Benjamin Goodrich, and Arthur Collins is Challenges innovation throughout a growing and the perfect DNA for Collins Aerospace. In my experience, nothing excites an en- dynamic industry. In the process, we are Today, we begin an exciting journey to- gineer like the words “complex challenge.” enabling brilliant minds to reach the peak ward what I believe will be a global suc- This is what engineers live for. And this is of their careers that make a difference like cess story. I cannot wait to see what is just the opportunity that Collins Aerospace few others. over the horizon. brings our 16,000-member engineering I am convinced that the legacy of innova- Watch us redefine aerospace! workforce every day. We are leveraging tion forged by the hands of industry giants *2017 Pro Forma the deep expertise of talented people like Thomas Hamilton, David Sundstrand, **2017 Pro Forma; customer and company funded Building Legacy

Collins Aerospace builds on the leg- American astronaut traveling through mercial and government avionics sys- acy of industry-leading innovation at space; and opening the door to mod- tems; cabin management and content UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell ern-day GPS by receiving a signal from systems; information management Collins. the world’s first GPS satellite. systems and services; fire protection Formed in Charlotte, North Carolina, Collins Aerospace combines the talents services; and aircraft sensors. in 2012 when United Technologies of both organisations with a commit- INTERIORS: Based in Winston-Salem, acquired Goodrich and combined it ment to honouring their legacy while North Carolina, Interiors includes with the company’s existing Hamilton creating comprehensive strategies to – aircraft seating; interior systems; Sundstrand division, UTC Aerospace propel their customers and the industry evacuation systems; life rafts; lighting; Systems built a heritage that included toward the future, every day. veneers; potable water systems; and many of the iconic moments in aero- Business Units de-icing products. space and defence history. From the Collins Aerospace includes six strategic MECHANICAL SYSTEMS: Based in propeller that powered Amelia Ear- business units formed to meet custom- Charlotte, North Carolina, Mechanical hart’s nonstop flight across the Atlan- er needs while representing the best in Systems includes – landing systems; tic to the spacesuits worn by America’s innovation, technology and expertise. actuation; propellers; flight controls; first astronauts during the Mercury These divisions primarily serve custom- pilot controls; hoist and winch sys- programme, the company’s solutions ers across the commercial, regional, tems; and cargo systems. helped shape the industry. business aviation and military sectors. MISSION SYSTEMS: Based in Cedar Founded as a radio company in Cedar AEROSTRUCTURES: Based in Chula Rapids, Iowa, Mission Systems in- Rapids, Iowa, in 1933, Rockwell Col- Vista, California, Aerostructures includes – solutions for secure military lins pgpioneered technological cludes – nacelle systems; flight con- communication, navigation and guid- innovation, including: helpinghelping trol surfaces; naval composites; and ance; missile actuation; simulation, Rear Admiral Richard BByrdyrd other material and structural com- training and range instrumentation; estaestablishblish communications atat ponents. strategic command and control; un- the South Pole in 1933; ppro-ro- AVIONICS: Based in Cedar Rapids, manned aircraft systems; electronic vidinvidingg the communications Iowa, Avionics includes – com- warfare; ejection seats and propul- equipment used fforor every sion; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; and space solutions. POWER & CONTROLS: Based in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Power & Controls includes – electric systems; engine controls; air management; and airframe controls. 32 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Reports

UMS SKELDAR Equips Germany with Mission Ready Solutions

UMS SKELDAR recently joined forces ing frontline battlespace. Bundeswehr a range of manned-un- with German firm ESG to complete a ESG carried out joint demonstration manned teaming missions,” explained range of successful exercises with the flights of the manned mission equip- Christoph Weber, head of the Business German Armed Forces. The partnership ment carrier (MAT) on behalf of the Unit Defense and Public Security for ESG. demonstrates for the first time the capa- Federal Office for Equipment, Informa- “This proved both the comprehensive bility of Manned – Unmanned Teaming tion Technology and Use of the Federal functionality of the manned/unmanned (MUM-T) between the Unmanned Mis- Armed Forces (BAAINBw) at the airfield platforms as well as the secure commu- sion Avionics Test Helicopter (UMAT), of the German Armed Forces’ Technical nication and data transmission over the based on the SKELDAR R-350, and the and Airworthiness Centre for Aircraft, appropriate data links.” Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) Manching Air Base, near Munich. Missions included the provision of re- Bell UH-1D Huey manned helicopter. In the joint exercise, the German Army connaissance data from a location, ex- As part of a live demonstration, ESG Ele- Aviation’s experimental pilot took the ploration of forest perimeters between ktroniksystem und Logistik GmbH and role of Mission Commander, co-ordinat- positions and the clarification of possible UMS SKELDAR shared their technologi- ing with in-air displays to monitor the landing zones for the helicopter. These cal expertise for system integration and UMAT payload data/video stream, as a highly complex tasks were only possible mission systems in the field of manned UMAT position on a Sense & Avoid dis- thanks to the high degree of automation and unmanned aerial systems. Proving play/moving map. ESG showcased how of systems in the unmanned UMAT plat- the tactical benefits of UAV deployment a UAV teamed with a manned helicop- form, including route, sensor, and data in operations, the demonstration real- ter can be controlled as an Unmanned link management. The route planning ised the increase in reach and forward Wingman on a command basis. took place, for example, considering reconnaissance of manned platforms to “By partnering with UMS SKELDAR, we threats, flight areas, sensor characteris- potentially dangerous situations includ- have successfully demonstrated to the tics, and data link coverage. 33

Axel Cavalli-Bjorkman, CEO of UMS tium lead, explained: “With considerable SKELDAR said: “This demonstration pro- operational experience across a range ject is a significant development and is of UAVs, given the diversity of missions testament to our enduring relationship The SKELDAR and demanding environments, we need with ESG and the long-term partnership V-200 and its to deploy the best in class systems. The with the German Armed Forces in deliv- SKELDAR V-200 has proved its capability ering flexible and mission-proven UAV variants are for this challenging contract.” assets. Throughout, we provided real In areas of dense maritime traffic, ship- evidence of the development of appro- used in a range generated emissions can be substantial, priate technologies and procedures for including sulphur oxides (SOx), nitrogen a wide range of deployment scenarios of applications oxides (NOx), carbon dioxide (CO2), and of the joint Manned-Unmanned team particulate matter (PM), all released for the German Armed Forces.” globally across into the atmosphere. These are harm- The flights were a key milestone in the ful to both the local population and the project MiDEA (mission monitoring by military and environment. In the EU, Directive (EU) drones for reconnaissance), forming civilian sectors 2016/802, known as the Sulphur Direc- an integral element of the ESG MUM-T tive, regulates SOx emissions from ships. (Manned-Unmanned-Teaming) pro- Monitoring the emissions from a ship’s gramme and VTOL-UAS technology smokestack by UAVs supports the en- roadmap. specialist operator Nordic Unmanned, forcement of the Directive with informa- Diverse Missions UMS SKELDAR, and Norut Northern Re- tion provided being shared among the UMS SKELDAR’s SKELDAR V-200, was research Institute, and the award of con- relevant authorities via the EMSA oper- cently selected to fulfil a European Mari- tracts to support enforcement of EU Di- ated THETIS platform. time Safety Agency (EMSA) framework rectives and other important coastal and As the emissions monitoring operations contract valued at €14 million over two maritime tasks. are foreseen as multipurpose, the SKEL- to four years for RPAS (Remotely Piloted Two SKELDAR V-200 systems will be DAR V200 UAVs could also be used on Aerial Systems) VTOL (Vertical Take-off provided to Nordic Unmanned, which an emergency basis for a wide range of and Landing) Services for Emissions will then provide UAV based services to- other ISR services that could potentially Monitoring and Maritime Surveillance gether with UMS SKELDAR and Norut via include border control, search and res- on an emergency basis. EMSA to users of the EU member states. cue, pollution monitoring, detection of The announcement follows a range of Knut Roar Wiig, CEO of Nordic Un- illegal fishing, and drug/people traffic task-specific demonstrations by UAV manned, Prime Contractor and Consor- surveillance. Potential areas of operation include all sea areas surrounding the European Union (EU) with an EU or EFTA (Euro- pean Free Trade Association) country or as a starting point of the service and if requested by governmental users, deployment could be extended outside EU adjacent seas. The SKELDAR V-200 and its variants are used in a range of applications globally across military and civilian sectors, with roles including ISR, SAR (Search and Rescue), tactical logistics support and inspection and maintenance. Reference Text/Photo: Manned Unmanned Teaming with Skeldar R-350 www.umsskeldar.aero 34 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Reports

Persistent Maritime Surveillance with Leonardo’s Falco

Leonardo’s Falco EVO Remotely-Pi- Leonardo’s flight crews and mainte- Operational Excellence loted Air System (RPAS), in a maritime nance teams are present to support the The Falco EVO will operate under a “Per- patrol configuration, was recently de- operations with the Falco EVO, which mit to Fly” issued by the Italian Civil Avia- ployed from Lampedusa airport, Italy, as is equipped with a complete on-board tion Authority (ENAC), which authorises part of the Frontex surveillance research sensor suite including the company’s flights in the Italian and Maltese Flight programme to test its ability to monitor Gabbiano TS Ultra Light radar. This con- Information Region’s (FIR) civil airspace. the European Union’s external borders. figuration allows it to carry out extend- The agreement reached with ENAC Frontex is exploring the surveillance ed-range day and nighttime missions. guarantees compliance with national capability of medium-altitude, long-en- “We are proud to be able to demon- and international regulations and coor- durance RPAS as well as evaluating cost strate the capabilities of our Falco EVO dination with relevant authorities. The efficiency and endurance. Leonardo was to Frontex, the European Border and agreement also provides for close in- selected by the European agency under Coast Guard Agency, which is facing volvement from the Guardia di Finanza a service contract tender for drone op- the on-going and evolving surveillance as subject matter experts with opera- erations for maritime surveillance across challenges posed by maritime borders. tional experience in defining mission the Italian and Maltese civil airspace. We are ready to leverage our years of profiles and ensuring the best opera- The current agreement provides for 300 experience in drone-based surveillance tional conditions in which to undertake flight hours and may be extended into a operations, working with the United the 300-hours test programme. longer-term agreement. Nations and many other international The Falco EVO configuration being de- Under the deployment, Intelligence, customers,” said Alessandro Profumo, ployed includes a high-definition InfraRed Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) CEO of Leonardo. “I wish to thank all the (IR) electro-optical system, a Beyond-Line- activities are organised by Guardia di Italian stakeholders who contributed to Of-Sight (BLOS) satellite data-link system, Finanza, under coordination of the Min- this important achievement and I am a new propulsion system based on a istry of Interior, and are undertaken by convinced that this fruitful partnering heavy-fuel engine, an Automatic Identifi- Leonardo from Lampedusa, thanks to approach will allow Frontex to define cation System (AIS), and a complete com- the decisive support and collaboration the best possible use for drone-based munications relay suite. of Italian agencies ENAC and ENAV. technologies.” Leonardo is one of the European compa- 35

nies providing a comprehensive RPAS ISR capability, from the design of each system .)&51FSGPSNT.BJEFO'MJHIU element all the way through to operations. Leonardo’s first M-345 HET (High Ef- by ITAF) to progressively replace 137 Under its business model, Leonardo ficiency Trainer) production basic/ MB-339s, which first entered service owns and operates its Falco family of advanced trainer aircraft successfully in 1982, and to become the Italian Air RPAS and provides surveillance infor- performed its maiden flight recently Force’s new aerobatic team airplane. mation and data directly to its custom- at Venegono Superiore airport in Va- It has so far placed an order for five ers. This ‘managed service’ model is rese, Italy, with pilots Quirino Bucci aircraft and the first will be delivered expected to be an area of growth for and Giacomo Iannelli onboard. in early 2020. The new M-345s will Leonardo, which is expanding its ‘drones The Italian Air Force, the launch cus- integrate the M-346s used during the as a service’ offering to customers such tomer, has a requirement for up to advanced training phase of the Italian as the police and emergency respond- 45 M-345s (designated the T-345A Air Force’s pilots. ers. Its capability of 24/7, all-weather, persistent surveillance allows it to perform missions ranging from territory/ installations/border patrol, coastal/littoral watch, illegal activities prevention, peace keeping/enforcement to power and pipelines surveillance and environmental monitoring. The Falco UAV System configuration includes a Ground Control Station (GCS) connected to a Ground Data can also be launched from a pneumatic control/monitor the air vehicle and the Terminal (GDT), Ground Support catapult in a tactical environment. Re- mission sensors. Prior to the mission, Equipment (GSE) and, typically, four covery is accomplished by automatic the operator can pre-programme the air vehicles with associated mission conventional landing and has provision mission tasks during the mission plan- payload suites tailored to a custom- for an emergency parachute. ning phase, enhancing overall UAV au- er’s requirements. Mission Effectiveness tonomous operational modes to lower The FALCO air vehicle features a redun- The Falco Ground Control Station ena- operator’s workload. The aircraft can be dant and fault tolerant architecture, bles mission planning and execution, flown in manual or in fully automatic meeting EASA Air worthiness guidelines mission re-tasking, mission rehearsal mode, including automatic take-off and for dual-use operations. Besides its in- and mission playback. It also offers mis- landing operations. herent automatic take-off and landing sion simulation for operator training. The Ground Control Station is capable ability from semi-prepared airstrips, it From the GCS, the operators can either of off-line target data evaluation and processing, for further data diffusion through the C4I net in STANAG 4609 format. Small front line units via Remote Video Terminals (RVT) can also receive real-time data. While the Ground Data Terminal provides a system range in excess of 200+ km with a redundant C&C data link range between the Ground Control Station and the Falco air vehicle, allowing jam-resistant (option) data/images transmission in real-time. Reference Text/Photo: Falco with the United Nations www.leonardocompany.com 36 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Reports

&NCSBFS4VDDFTTGVMMZ Completes KC-390 Tests

Developed according to stringent egory while presenting the lowest life- requirements, the KC-390 is a multi- cycle cost of the market. It can perform mission aircraft. Its rugged design a variety of missions such as cargo and withstands operations from semi- troop transport, troop and cargo air de- prepared and damaged runways, as livery, aerial refueling, search and rescue well as in harsh environments, varying and forest fire fighting. from the hot and humid Amazon for- The KC-390 can be reconfigured for all est right to the freezing cold Antarctic missions in three hours or less. This re- continent, as well as in hot and sandy duces time on the ground and in the air desert conditions. in order to deliver mission success and Recently, Embraer successfully complet- helps save lives. ed the troop unloading, evacuation by Building over decades of development hatch and evacuation tests through the experience, the KC-390 incorporates The KC-390 can be reconfigured for front and rear doors of the KC-390 multi- some of the most advanced and prov- all missions in three hours or less mission medium airlift recently held at en technologies and design concepts. Brasília Air Force Base, in Brazil. Equipped with state-of-the-art tech- and systems. The tests complied with the require- nologies, it provides significant reduced Its increased cargo capacity, speed and ments for achieving the Final Operation- crew workload, efficiency and precision availability result in incomparable pro- al Capability (FOC), which is the subject for the accomplishment of mission. ductivity, which when associated with of the final military certification of the Currently, the KC-390 is undergoing a full autonomous operational capabilities, aircraft, due to occur in the last quarter military certification process built over a lead to reduced and affordable life cycle of 2019. The tests were supported by the dual certification approach from begin- costs. Brazilian Air Force as well as the Brazilian ning. This hybrid process combines the Embraer training infrastructure or on- Army and involved approximately 370 efforts of both civil and military airwor- site training devices can be used for ex- military personnel. thiness authorities. This approach en- pedited operational and maintenance “By completing this important stage of sures the aircraft can safely accomplish crew readiness. Plus, the increased reli- the testing campaign toward final mili- all its military missions. The KC-390 basic ability levels for the segment, associated tary certification with excellence, the platform is being developed and certi- with a design optimised reduce mainte- KC-390 demonstrates compliance with fied by the Brazilian civil airworthiness nance and are combined with compre- the industry's most stringent operating authority in accordance with FAA 14 CFR hensive support and material services and safety standards,” said Walter Pinto Part 25 standards. The military certifica- support solutions. This delivers very Junior, vice-president of the KC-390 tion complements the civil certification high fleet availability and low life cycle. Programme. with military standards, specifications 4BGSBO4IBSFT&YQFSUJTF Embraer KC-390 is a tactical airlift de- and criteria in order to cover the military The success of KC-390 is a major success signed to set new standards in its cat- mission accomplishment, military items for Safran, which incorporates six "work 37

ral airflow around the plane to drive a generator that provides the electrical power needed to ensure flight safety and landing in emergencies when the main power generators are no longer available. Ventilation System: Safran Ventilation Systems, which designs equipment for high-pressure air conditioning, supplies the whole ventilation system of the Em- braer KC-390. Wheels and Carbon Brakes & Braking System: Safran Landing Systems was selected by Embraer to equip its KC-390 cargo aircraft with braking and landing equipment, including the eight wheels and carbon brakes of the main landing gear and the two wheels of the nose gear, the braking system and brake control system. Since 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. About every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year. It is one of the leading manufacturers of commercial jets of up to 150 seats. The company maintains packages" designed and developed by & Power supplies the primary and sec- industrial units, offices, service and parts the company. In particular, the KC-390 ondary electrical distribution systems distribution centres, among other activi- reflects Labinal Power Systems expertise as well as the RAT (Ram Air Turbine), a ties, across the Americas, Africa, Asia and in aircraft electrical systems. back-up electrical generator for the KC- Europe. Horizontal Stabilizer Control System: 390 military transport aircraft. The RAT Reference Text/Photo: Safran Electronics & Defense supplies backup power generator uses the natu- www.embraer.com the HSTS (Horizontal Stabilizer Trim System), a critical component for flight KC-390 can perform a variety of missions safety. The original solution developed such as cargo and troop transport by Safran, using electric-powered actuators, offers a more efficient electronic control of the system. The HSTS (horizontal stabilizer trim system) enables the pilot to adjust the angle of the horizontal stabilizer in order to maintain a stable flight attitude, while also minimising the aerodynamic loads on the control stick. Primary and Secondary Electrical Distribution Systems: Safran Electrical 38 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Reports

U.S. Army Places $1.69 Billion Order For Oshkosh’s JLTVs

Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh systems required for the modern battle- maintaining its payload, performance, Corporation company, recently an- field,” said George Mansfield, vice presi- protection and off-road mobility. nounced that the U.S. Army has placed dent and general manager of joint pro- Some of its capabilities include bringing a $1.69 billion order for 6,107 Joint Light grams at Oshkosh Defense. “This vehicle in-house C4ISR engineering and integra- Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) and associated represents a technological leap forward tion experts with unique understanding installed and packaged kits. This deliv- that provides enhanced protection and of vehicle design and C4 mechanical, ery order marks the 10th order under extreme mobility both off-road and in electrical and user interface factored the contract that was awarded to Os- dense urban terrain.” into vehicle designs to reduce integra- hkosh in August 2015. Integration Experts tion time and optimise overall system “The JLTV is engineered with industry Built with the capability to serve as performance. leading suspension and protection sys- a highly mobile and protected com- The vehicle is wired for current and future tems, as well as the ability to support a mand centre, the Oshkosh JLTV hosts a C4ISR systems on the production line, spectrum of mission kits and weapon complete C4ISR network solution while ready for the mission on delivery. Plus, 39

its integrated network allows the vehicle TAK-4l Light Independent Sus- systems to operate independently or as pension System Integrated onto part of a common operational picture. It HWWMV: TAK-4l independent sus- TAK-4 family of is also an easily reconfigurable vehicle pension takes the most rugged, reliable independent system in the field to meet demands of suspension system and applies it to light the evolving battlefield with mission ex- vehicle platforms. Designed to enhance suspension pansion packages. the mission capabilities of the HMMWV, TAK-4: Reaching Greater Heights TAK-4l is an integrated driveline solution systems’ scalable Engineered and built for high speeds that allows light vehicles to maintain in unpredictable conditions, the TAK- full payload capacity, while improving integrated driveline 4 family of independent suspension suspension travel and overall ride qual- systems’ scalable integrated driveline ity. The result: A higher level of mobility, solution takes ride solution takes ride quality, mobility versatility and survivability for a variety and crew safety to greater heights. It of light vehicle missions. quality, mobility increases vehicle mobility, ride qual- TAK-4i Intelligent Independent Sus- and crew safety to ity, off-road speeds and load-carrying pension System used on JLTV: The capacity, as well as lowers life-cycle Oshkosh TAK-4i intelligent independ- greater heights costs. It has been tested and proven ent suspension system in JLTV is the on a full range of light, medium, MRAP next generation of one of the world’s as they complete their missions outside and heavy platforms, providing unpar- most advanced, combat-proven sus- the wire. alleled performance on every mission. pension system TAK-4. TAK-4i provides Some of its capabilities include: off-road First used on the U.S. Marine Corps warfighters with manoeuvrability and mobility and power to escape high- Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement a smoother ride to reduce fatigue after threat situations, advanced hull designs (MTVR), the Oshkosh TAK-4 family of traveling the world’s toughest terrains. that are built to optimise survivability independent suspension systems sets TAK-4i is a scalable solution for unprec- against a full range of blast and ballistic Oshkosh apart as the leader in off-road edented mobility and safety for any tac- threats and blast protected seats, re- military mobility and has been applied tical wheeled vehicle. It delivers superi- straints and stowage to minimise crew to more than 25,000 tactical wheeled or ride quality to achieve higher speeds impact during adverse events. vehicles. It consists of: across rougher terrain. Designed with Furthermore, it provides an integrated TAK-4 Independent Suspension state-of-the-art technologies and a full system designed to absorb and deflect System : The TAK-4 independent sus- 20” of usable wheel travel, TAK-4i is a blast energy, automatic fire suppression pension system steadily thunders over scalable solution for unprecedented systems, and plug and play integration whatever comes its way. Equipped with mobility and safety for any tactical of situational awareness systems. this suspension, the Oshkosh MRAP All- wheeled vehicle. Whether traveling over hazardous Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) quickly proved $PSF1SPWJEFT-JGFTBWJOH terrain or unpaved roads, its digitally- to be lighter with greater manoeuvrabil- Designs controlled engine maintains steady ity and ride quality, while maintaining By applying advanced components and and reliable power that soldiers and MRAP-level protection against threats. materials, and a fully-integrated systems marines rely on to keep their missions It has also delivered unmatched mo- engineering process, Oshkosh delivers moving. bility and capabilities for medium and the Core1080 crew protection system. The JLTV fills a critical capability gap heavy fleets, including the Oshkosh Core1080 has been proven on multiple for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps by Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement vehicle platforms and credited for sav- replacing a large portion of the legacy (MTVR) and the Logistics Vehicle System ing thousands of troops’ lives over the unarmoured HMMWV fleet with a mod- Replacement (LVSR). TAK-4 is a high per- past decade. Core1080 crew protection ern light protected vehicle. To date, Os- formance and safety solution for light, isn’t just a layer of armour or a seat – it’s hkosh has delivered more than 2,600 ve- medium and heavy wheeled vehicles, a comprehensive design and testing ap- hicles. It expects a Full Rate Production providing maximum mobility through proach that has been proven to increase (FRP) decision soon, followed by first harsh and unpredictable terrain. survivability and give troops confidence Army unit equipped in early 2019. 40 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Reports Australia’s First PC-24 Air Ambulance

The very first PC-24 with medevac interior was recently handed over to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS Western Operations). Pilatus presented the key to PC-24 serial number 105 to RFDS CEO Rebecca Tomkinson on November 26, 2018, in Stans, Switzerland. Configured for patient transport, this PC-24 was especially developed to meet the particular needs of the RFDS and has been equipped for medevac missions all over Australia. Tomkinson was quoted saying: “The Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Op- erations is proud to be introducing with Pilatus the first Rio Tinto Lifeflight PC-24 into service in Australia. The innovative aeromedical interior is the first of its kind in the world – a game changer for pa- PC-24 was especially developed to meet the particular needs of the RFDS tient outcomes and improving health- care to regional and remote Australians.” Benefits include low operating costs and company specialising in aircraft medical Oscar J. Schwenk, Chairman of Pilatus the ability to operate in and out of short interiors. The RFDS Western Operations added: “The PC-24 will become the and even unmade runways, providing is the first organisation to use the Super emergency ward in the sky and will al- access to over 21,000 airports world- Versatile Jet as a medevac aircraft. The most half the time for long-haul critical wide. The generous pressurised cabin RFDS Central Operations will follow next patient scenarios. I am positive that the – over 501 ft3 (14.2 m3) – offers suffi- year. PC-24 will ideally supplement the exist- cient space and comfort for up to three 4BGFBOE'MFYJCMF4PMVUJPO ing fleet of PC-12s of the RFDS. The PC- patients plus medical systems. The large The spacious pressurised cabin can 24 will enable the RFDS to enhance the cargo door ensures easy loading and un- accommodate the required medical outstanding service that they provide to loading, and the cabin can be reconfig- equipment and beds for three pa- the Australian people.” ured as required for maximum operator tients and additional seats for medical Demand for first-class ambulance air- flexibility. personnel. Depending on the type of craft continues to grow. The PC-24, the The interior was installed under a sup- mission, the cabin is designed to allow world’s first and only Super Versatile Jet, plemental type certificate procedure fast, flexible modification for maxi- makes for an ideal ambulance aircraft. in partnership with Aerolite AG, a Swiss mum freedom. The large cargo door 41

and bespoke electric stretcher loading device facilitate safe, ultra-easy loading and unloading of patients. The PC- 24 is one of the world’s first jets to offer this possibility thanks to the cargo door, which comes as a standard fit from the factory. Individual oxygen, vacuum and power systems ensure multi-parameter patient monitoring and support. Addi- tional security is provided in the form of a second and separate power system for the cabin and dedicated communication systems for the medical crew, thereby ensuring uninterrupted medical assistance. Individual oxygen, vacuum and power systems ensure Benefitting Patients multi-parameter patient monitoring and support In continuous operation since 1928, the RFDS is one of the world’s largest the PC-24. The PC-24 will be used for and most professional aeromedical RFDS’ PC-24 will the cost effective transport of patients organisations. It provides comprehen- over longer distances in conjunction sive basic medical assistance across be used for the with their existing fleet of PC-12 air- Australia plus a 24-hour emergency craft. The PC-24 was developed for service. The RFDS currently owns a cost effective outback use from the very outset and fleet of over 35 PC-12s, each of which this is exactly how the RFDS plans to has proved itself over and over again transport of use it: its outstanding performance on through many years of cost-effective short runways and unpaved strips will airborne operations. patients over provide the RFDS with a previously un- ThThee RFDSRFDS willwill celebratecelebrate ththeireir 9090thth an-an- attained degree of flexibility of direct niniversaryiversary withwith thethe entryentry intintoo servserviceice ooff longer distances benefit to patients in Australia.

PC-24 will enable the RFDS to enhance the outstanding service that they provide to the Australian people 42 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Reports

HENSOLDT’s Radars: 5IF1FSGFDU1BSUOFSGPS"DUJWF4ZTUFNT

HENSOLDT, one of the leading German TwInvis adds a new dimension to the and it does not need any emissions from sensor solutions and providers of state- world of surveillance and situational targets to locate them. It avoids adding of-the-art Air Defence and Weapon Lo- awareness. It offers decisive operational to an already over-crowded electromag- cating Radar, COBRA, recently presented advantages: it cannot be located due to netic spectrum and works instead by us- its passive radar system called “TwInvis”. the absence of any transmitted energy ing existing VHF and UHF transmissions 43

tracking, TwInvis uses state-of-the- art processing and current high-end computing platforms. This allows the exploitation of more than 20 transmitters simultaneously. Deployable in a mobile, easily relocatable or as a fixed system, TwInvis also comes equipped with a mission planning tool to find the best sensor location and predict the scenario performance. The TwInvis system offers precise picture of the airspace covered, which is obtained by simultaneously analysing a large number of frequency bands. For example, up to 16 FM transmitters (analogue radio) plus five frequencies used by several DAB and DAB+ transmitters (digital radio) as well as DVB-T and DVB- T2 (digital, terrestrial television) can be simultaneously analysed for the first time. Furthermore, HENSOLDT’s new generation of software will provide unprecedented performance in terms of range and precision of detection. In civil applications, passive radar systems make cost-effective air traffic control possible without any additional emissions and without using transmission frequencies, which are in short supply. In military applications, the system enables wide-area surveillance using networked receivers, while offering the advantage that passive radar systems cannot be located by the enemy and are TwInvis is deployable in a mobile, easily relocatable or as a fixed system very hard to jam. Moreover, no agreement is required with any other public from analogue and digital radio as like music or just white noise. Light, authority, as there is no radiation, which well as television. This makes it per- small and easy to deploy, TwInvis is allows the system to be quickly ready fect for: covert surveillance tasks, use equally home in urban areas or re- for deployment in new locations and in areas of electromagnetic conges- mote borders. Its economical price to also be used in urban areas. This re- tion, gap filling, and where jamming and maintenance and silent opera- sults in another advantage of the new is a concern. Populated areas all over tion make it the right system to enable technology: the system can be used in the world have sufﬁcient transmitter- coverage in “white spots” and detec- places where coverage was previously of-opportunity coverage for TwInvis tion of targets formerly flying “under inadequate, in particular for example, in to use. However, the system can also the radar”. It’s even considered to be mountainous regions. work in sparsely populated areas. This accurate enough for application in the Passive radar is set to become a supple- is achieved by the use of cooperative Air Traffic Control domain, as for its 3D ment to conventional active radar with- transmitters delivering either content real time and instant omnidirectional in the next few years. It offers a decisive 44 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Reports

of all the comparable fighters, which means that the antenna is much larger and consequently more powerful than that of competing aircraft. This, together with the ability to mechanically rotate the antenna with a larger angle of view, increases both the detection area and the field of regard in comparison with the AESA radar systems used by the competitors. The further development of radar technology is one of the main focal points for HENSOLDT. For this reason, the company operates one of the largest cleanroom production lines for radio- TwInvis Passive Radar cannot be frequency components in Europe. Its located or jammed radar systems are deployed worldwide operational advantage: it cannot be by armed forces, including the U.S. and located and it cannot be jammed. The The Captor-E radar is based on Active German Navy, as well as at the bases of system uses VHF (very high frequency), Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) the Canadian, Australian and German digital radio and television frequencies technology and will significantly en- Air Force. The Eurofighter radar is being as carrier waves rather than its own hance the performance of the Eurofight- developed by the Euroradar consortium transmitter. er. Electronic beam scanning combined comprising Leonardo (Great Britain, TwInvis has already shown what it can with flexible radar resource manage- Italy), Indra (Spain) and HENSOLDT (Ger- do in several demonstrations to military ment provides outstanding detection many). The consortium has already de- customers, air traffic control organisa- performance and ensures simultaneous veloped and produced more than 400 tions and other interested parties. Two multi-target tracking, missile guidance Captor radars. TwInvis demonstrators have already and perception of the situation. Reference Text/ Photo: been delivered to potential customers The Eurofighter’s nose is larger than that www.hensoldt.net in Europe. %FWFMPQNFOUPG&VSPöHIUFS3BEBS It has been reported that the Eurofighter will be equipped with a new generation of radar, which will enhance the aircraft’s capabilities and survivability. As part of the Euroradar consortium, HENSOLDT presented the development of the Eu- rofighter’s new Captor-E radar system. Following the successful acceptance test, HENSOLDT has now delivered the second antenna ready for series production to Leonardo UK in Edinburgh. This means that the production of the so- called e-scan antenna can commence at the HENSOLDT site in Ulm/Germany according to plan. This paves the way for the delivery of the first radar systems as of mid-2019. Eurofighter’s new Captor-E radar system 45

A4FFUIF&OFNZ#FGPSFIBOEXJUI*OESBT 3JHFM&MFDUSPOJD%FGFODF4ZTUFN It was recently announced that Indra, All these capabilities have been tested one of the world’s leading companies in with excellent results in some of the providing proprietary solutions in spe- Over a hundred most difficult and complex real electro- cific segments in Transport and Defence magnetic scenarios. The system offers markets, would equip the second series navy ships optimal response time and precision in of K130 corvette class ships of the Ger- this type of environment. The solution man Navy with its latest generation Rigel worldwide have meets the demands of the NATO coun- electronic defense system. The company tries, which require the highest levels of has signed a contract with the naval sys- been fitted with performance. tems company Atlas Elektronik and will Indra’s electronic Working with the World’s Leading deliver five Rigel RESM/RECM systems Shipyards (Radar Electronic Support Measures/Ra- defence system Indra has already implemented its dar Electronic Countermeasures). RESM/RECM systems in the first series of Rigel Electronic Defence Systems is a K130 corvettes that are currently in ser- state-of-the-art solution that incorpo- vice with the German Navy. Therefore, it rates the most advanced digital recep- electronic defence system. is a technology that the customer has tion technology to guarantee maximum It is a key technology that allows the ship tested and that responds to the needs detection range and sensitivity and to to track the electromagnetic space and of one of the most technologically de- counteract any radar signal. It can oper- detect active radar emissions in its en- manding armies. ate in some of the most complex envi- vironment. It also allows multiple active Indra works with the world's leading ronments, making it possible to 'see' the threats to be countered simultaneously shipyards, including Navantia, the Ital- enemy before it detects the presence by means of disturbance and deception ian Fincantieri, the German tkMS, the of the vessel. The first series of K130 techniques. The company has incor- Korean DSME and HHI and the Dutch corvette class ships, currently in service porated broadband digital reception Damen. with the German Navy, already operate technology into its system to guarantee In the field of electronic defence, it main- with this system, which meets NATO re- the maximum sensitivity and detection tains global leadership after having de- quirements. Over a hundred navy ships range possible, which provides a re- veloped systems that protect different worldwide have been fitted with Indra's markable superiority to the ship. types of air, naval and land platforms. 46 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Reports Emirates Celebrates Boeing 777-300ER Milestone

Emirates’ last Boeing 777-300ER arrives in Dubai

Emirates recently received the 777-300ER has become the backbone senger-preferred comfort that has creat- delivery of the final Boeing 777-300ER of Emirates’ fleet operating currently to ed long-range success for carriers around aircraft on its order books. A6-EQP is the over 119 destinations across the airline’s the world. Furthermore, recent upgrades 190th Boeing 777 aircraft to be delivered global network. Emirates has operated to the aircraft provide operators with re- to Emirates, one of the world’s largest one out of every five Boeing 777-300ER duced costs thereby boosting revenue. operators of Boeing 777 aircraft and also aircraft produced to date and the aver- Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline the only airline in the world to have op- age age of a Boeing 777-3000ER in Emir- said: “The Boeing 777-300ER has been a erated all the six variants of the Boeing ates’ fleet is a mere 6.5 years. cornerstone of Emirates’ success story as 777 family. Interestingly, one of out every The Boeing 777 offers a combination of the world’s largest international airline. eight 777 aircraft ever manufactured by superior range, fuel efficiency and pas- The aircraft’s efficiency, range and pay- Boeing has been delivered to Emirates. The airline will also be one of the first in the world to fly the two next generation models – the Boeing 777-8 and 777-9. The occasion also marked the 146th delivery of a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Emirates. The airline welcomed the first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft into its fleet in March 2005 and over the last 13 years the

Emirates’ last Boeing 777-300ER takes off from Paine Field Everett, Seattle 47

perience and safety, Emirates has con- tinually invested in its on-board product and services. The airline recently unveiled brand new cabins for its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft including the game- changing fully-enclosed First Class private suites as well as newly-designed seats and improved inflight entertainment systems for Business and Economy class cabins. Emirates has also started a programme to reconfigure its 10 Boe- ing 777-200LR aircraft, installing new wider Business Class seats as well as a completely refreshed Economy Class for Emirates’ Boeing 777 fleet has carried close to 350 million passengers improved passenger comfort. Since 2009, Emirates has also been oper- B777-300ER Features ating the Boeing 777-F dedicated freight- Passenger capacity: 3 class - 364 / er aircraft to facilitate global trade. With 358 / 354 passengerss a capacity of over 100 tonnes per flight, 2 class - 427 / 442 passengers Emirates’ fleet of 13 Boeing 777-Fs move Wingspan: 212 feet 7 inches / 64.8 a variety of cargo, including heavy and metres outsized shipments, pharmaceuticals, Length: 242 feet 4 inches / 73.9 me- flowers and race horses on scheduled tres weekly flights to over 40 global destina- Height: 61 feet 5 inches / 18.6 metres tions. In 2017, Emirates’ Boeing 777-F Cabin width: 19 feet 3 inches / 5.86 aircraft also executed more than 370 meters charter flights over and above regular Engine: GE90-115BL1 operations. Thrust: 115,540 pounds Emirates operates one of the youngest load capabilities have enabled us to con- Maximum range: 7,880 nautical aircraft fleets in the world with an aver- nect our customers across six continents miles / 14,594 kilometres age aircraft age of 5.87 years, a figure to and through Dubai, and offer them a Cruising speed (Mach): 0.84 that is much lower than the accepted flight experience that is second to none. Cruising altitude: 43,100 feet norm in the aviation industry. The airline’s With 140 of these aircraft in our fleet, the fleet renewal strategy is to retire older air- Boeing 777-300ER will continue to play said: “We’ve worked closely with Boe- craft and introduce newer and more ad- an integral role in our operations and ing on the 777 programme over the last vanced aircraft leading to more efficient facilitating global tourism and trade op- three decades, and we will build on this operations. portunities in the years to come.” partnership as we start taking delivery of From 2020, the airline will start taking de- On the partnership with Boeing, Clark the 777-8 and 777-9 aircraft from 2020.” livery of 35 Boeing 777-8s and 115 Boe- Long-standing Partnership ing 777-9s. These next generation aircraft Emirates’ Boeing 777 fleet has carried will have a more fuel-efficient design and close to 350 million passengers on more will feature larger windows, increased than 1.28 million flights and covered over cabin pressure and humidity, higher ceil- 6.6 billion kilometres since 1996. Accord- ings, wider cabin and an advanced in- ing to a company statement, that’s the flight entertainment system contributing equivalent of flying almost 8,600 times to to an overall better customer experience. the moon and back! Reference Text/ Photo: Setting the standards for passenger ex- www.emirates.com 48 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Reports

U.S. Army Embraces The Robotics Revolution The Robotics Requirements Division Plans emerged in the first-ever Robotics Robotic Protection Technology of the U.S. Army Manoeuvre Centre of Industry Day to create not only an army Historically dependent on vehicle design Excellence will host the first Robotics centre of innovation, but to stage ongo- and weight, Armoured Vehicle Protection and Autonomous Systems focus day ing training exercises and demonstra- is now undergoing armour and mate- at the International Armoured Vehicles tions where soldiers deploy robots for a rial developments that will enable greater conference on 21st-24th January in vast array of uses. Ted Maciuba, Deputy protection with less weight. The growing London. Director of Robotics Requirements, dis- use of autonomous systems like active This centre of excellence is at the fore- cusses here the details of future opportu- protection will increase vehicle protec- front of the Pentagon’s plans to invest nities for land force robotics to enhance tion levels without adding to their weight, US$1bn for the development of robot- situational awareness, manoeuvres and even if they may require more size, power ics systems alongside combat troops. connectivity. and perhaps cooling. 49

ric environment as well as conventional lenge is now to integrate these commer- operations, soldiers on the ground will cial initiatives into defence formations. always be required to get the population In the military context, autonomous and on their side. AI-driven vehicles will perform tasks that Autonomy and Effectiveness are too dangerous for humans, such as Future army formations will feature au- mine and IED clearing, while robotics tonomous robotic platforms that can may also be the key to successfully con- deliver currently unachievable solutions. ducting combat operations in future The usefulness of robotics and automa- operational environment, such as subter- tion has already been demonstrated in ranean, megacities and dense urban en- the commercial and civilian sector, with vironments. They will prove to be invalu- technologies such as AI-driven cars fore- able, especially in future subterranean casted to hit our roads in the coming operations where small hallways, lack of years. Hence, the civilian sector benefits cover and lack of navigation options will from more data-rich environments, fewer greatly increase the risk for infantry units. constraints (such as armour and arma- Nonetheless, in the realisation that bet- ments) and fewer expenses; the chal- ter capabilities are needed for soldiers, robotics must overcome many hurdles to be taken up fully by ground forces. When taking these new technologies into ac- AI-driven count, army operational and functional vehicles will concepts for movements and manoeuvre will have to adapt accordingly. perform tasks If the end goal is significant overmatch in comparison to enemies, the most im- that are too portant question for future armoured vehicles to answer is “How to create a force dangerous for ten times more effective or, conversely, how to defeat formations that are ten humans times larger?” Robotics already provides a constella-

Armour protection is measured in terms of rolled homogenous armour equivalency (RHA-e), while autonomous active blast defeat can be measured in terms of mass equivalency (Me). The use of robots as a layer of protection for soldiers and armoured vehicles is at the heart of robotics, but issues of assured communications and assured control are yet to be resolved. Although there are many obvi- Unmanned tank of the future will be at centre of autonomous ous benefits to the urban and asymmet- combat fleet - Artistic Image, BAE Systems 50 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Reports

Units with robotically and AI-enabled capabilities will be able to see, understand and act more tion of ground, air and perhaps water AI ensuring lethality, protection, mobility, Marines experiment with Legged Squad Support System (LS3) and situational awareness. However, it is equally important to produce capabilities with applicability in a subterranean context, especially in response to communication and network breakdown. Enhancing Combat Connectivity Here, one-way connectivity can be improved with autonomous systems that provide mapping and sensing solutions for soldiers, while adding situational awareness in a subterranean environment. This technology also applies to megacities; close-quarters combat, close complex terrain, and even open rolling Engineers deploy a robot to search for improvised explosive devices terrain. Right now, a dismounted platoon can control 500 metres of terrain while a still constitute a very small percentage of Increased Unmanned Lethality mounted platoon controls up to 2,000 the total sum of money currently spent Work is currently taking place on ex- metres of terrain but this needs exten- on robotics across the world. panding the reach of small units through sion to 5,000 metres of terrain for a dis- Military forces and defence industries Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUMT). mounted platoon and 20,000 metres for need to leverage their commercial invest- The objective here is for one manned a mounted platoon. In the short term, ment and focus their resources on spe- armoured vehicle to control two smaller robotics will not be the way to enhance cific military applications, such as cross- armed unmanned ground vehicles. capability by this magnitude but in the country manoeuvres. The entry point for The full breadth of robotics-assured com- longer term, technology promises af- robotic innovation is falling across the munications and control thus requires fordable solutions to reach that goal of world, with the U.S. government current- autonomy to enable soldiers to direct increased capability. ly reaching out to non-traditional indus- robots rather than operate them. Here, Autonomous System Futures try to find solutions and the actionable it is possible to refer to a soldier-robotic It is the commercial sector now leading technology necessary to help small units system interface enabled by artificial in- the way in robotics and autonomous sys- become more effective, such as the U.S. telligence to provide an intuitive view of tems both in the US and internationally. army’s recent Cross Domain Challenge the area of operations. At the same time, However, specific military applications initiative. it is power and energy solutions that will 51

Ironclad Unmanned Ground Vehicles provide persistence on the battlefield. to do things previously needing soldier Units with robotically equipped and AI- Improving AI Connectivity control; for example, a soldier system enabled capabilities will be able to see Connectivity is integral for tactical, opera- interface that receives the information more, understand more and act more tional and strategic overmatch, entailing through AI and machine learning can decisively than current formations. that nations should look to a network provide soldiers with the information that The question to be posed is whether ro- that enables assured communications they need. botics will be effective in environments and assured control of robotics platforms. In the near future, robotics, artificial intel- that are less data rich? In other words, ma- Autonomy may also reduce network load ligence and systems autonomy will go a chine learning and artificial intelligence because robotic systems are now able long way towards piercing the fog of war. may struggle with the difficult combat environments or terrain associated with the full range of military operations. Nonetheless, this problem can be overcome with a full spectrum network leveraging external sensors and intelligence systems, including information from mission command and higher headquarters. Put differently, there is still a lot of data that can be filtered by artificial intelligence tools and supplied to soldiers in an intuitive way. Reference Text/Photo: https://apps.dtic.mil www.defenceiq.com www.teslarati.com www.baesystems.com www.nexter-group.fr A Soldier of the 25th Infantry Division controls an Unmanned vehicle www.army.mil 52 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Reports Australian Army Impressed with CAMCOPTER S-100

The VTOL UAS needs no prepared area or supporting launch or recovery equipment

Schiebel, in cooperation with ELTA Sys- The combination of the CAMCOPTER ing. Integrated on the CAMCOPTER S-100, tems and Overwatch Imaging, recently S-100 and the ELK-7065 offers a flexible it becomes an extremely powerful asset integrated two new payloads for an ac- high-frequency (HF) communications for intelligence, surveillance and recon- tive army exercise. The Australian Army intelligence (COMINT) capability that pro- naissance (ISR) missions. conducted a two-week activity with the vides rapid spectrum exploration, analy- .BSJUJNF&YQFSUJTFGPS&.4" CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air Sys- sis and detection of advanced HF com- Recently, CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS was tem (UAS) to gain further insights into fu- munication signals in real time and with awarded the maritime surveillance ser- ture capabilities and payloads in support off-line analysis tools. Furthermore, it is vice provision contract by the European of Project Land 129-3. suitable to operate in harsh electromag- Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). The UAS Specifically, they tested ELTA Systems’ netic environments. was selected based on its service record state-of-the-art ELK-7065 Compact Air- Overwatch Imaging’s TK-5 Firewatch pay- in the maritime domain, as well as its borne HF COMINT/DF 3D System during load, which was tested during the second proven maritime surveillance expertise. the first week, followed by Overwatch Im- week of the exercise, bridges the gap be- Payload capabilities and VTOL abilities aging’s TK-5 Firewatch during the second tween small drone mapping cameras and from shore and from vessels were further week of the exercise. As one of the market satellite mapping systems. The wide-area qualifying factors. leaders in Vertical Takeoff and Landing multi-band land mapping with automatic In fulfilment of this contract, Schiebel will (VTOL) UAS, the multi-payload capable small object detection enables regional- be able to provide simultaneous mari- S-100 offers a proven platform for military scale applications in real time with op- time surveillance services at several sites. and civilian applications on land and at timal resolution. It includes colour, near The S-100 will be equipped with an L3 sea. It operates day and night, under ad- infrared (NIR) and temperature-calibrated Wescam MX-10 Electro-Optical/Infra-Red verse weather conditions and with a be- thermal longwave infrared (LWIR) sensors (EO/IR) camera gimbal and an Overwatch yond line-of-sight capability of up to 200 that operate at the same time, including Imaging PT-8 Oceanwatch payload, as km, on both land and sea. simultaneous on-board image process- well as an Automatic Identification Sys- 53

CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS is a proven capability for military and civilian applications

form and payload growth capabilities – technology that measures distance by with two payload bays, an auxiliary elec- illuminating a target with laser and ana- tronics bay, as well as two side payload lysing the reflected light. LIDAR for 3D hard points and the ability to carry un- geographic survey systems provides ge- derslung loads. The maximum payload ologists and mapping professionals with weight is 50 kg (110 lbs). the ability to examine both natural and It is able to carry multiple sensors, ena- man-made environments with more ac- bling customers to gather images with curacy, precision and flexibility, and to an EO/IR camera, detect and identify elec- produce highly accurate maps and digital tronic signatures with ESM systems and elevation models for use in geographic use SAR radar simultaneously in real-time information systems. tem (AIS) receiver. with only one system. SIGINT - Signals intelligence (SIGINT) is Different Applications EO/IR - Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) intelligence gathering by interception The CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS is a proven gimbals provide advanced wide-area of signals, whether it be communica- capability for military and civilian ap- situational awareness and intelligence tion between people (communications plications. The VTOL UAS needs no gathering through collection, identifica- intelligence, abbreviated to COMINT) prepared area or supporting launch or tion, categorisation and geo-location of or electronic signals not directly used in recovery equipment. It navigates au- static and moving objects of interest. It communication. tomatically via pre-programmed GPS provides real-time, high-definition video It provides wide-area situational aware- waypoints or can be operated directly to commanders and decision makers for ness and intelligence gathering by with a pilot control unit. Missions are uninterrupted surveillance of borders, ur- means of collection, identification, cat- planned and controlled via a simple ban areas, activity and events both by day egorisation and geo-location of com- point-and-click graphical user inter- and night. plex emitters. face. High-definition payload imagery RADAR - Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Airborne COMINT significantly improves is transmitted to the control station in is a radar system that uses the flight path the efficiency of monitoring and intelli- real time. Using "fly-by-wire" technol- of the platform to simulate an extremely gence missions. ogy controlled by redundant flight large antenna or aperture electronically Hyperspectral - Hyperspectral imaging computers, the UAV can complete its and generates high-resolution remote may be used to collect and process in- mission automatically in the most com- sensing imagery. SAR is used to create formation from across the electromag- plex of electromagnetic environments. images of an object, such as a landscape. netic spectrum. Hyperspectral sensors Its carbon fibre and titanium fuselage These images can be 2D or 3D represen- are ideal to map large geographic areas provide capacity for a wide range of tations of the object. quickly and accurately, showing mineral payload/endurance combinations. LIDAR - Laser Imaging Detection and resources development on the surface of The CAMCOPTER S-100 features plat- Ranging (LIDAR) is a remote sensing the earth. 54 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Reports

BAE, General Dynamics to Power U.S. Mobile-Protected Firepower

The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Sys- .1'1SPKFDU%FWFMPQNFOU in an operational environment within tems a $376m and General Dynamics The U.S. Army intends the light-ar- five years. By opting for commercial- a $335m contract to build Mobile Pro- moured MPF to help Infantry Brigade off-the-shelf products, the service plans tected Firepower (MPF) ground combat Combat Teams (IBCTs) to defeat local to fast track the initiative, skipping the vehicle prototypes for U.S. Army infan- fortifications and point defences un- technology development phase. try brigade combat teams. According der the service’s 2015 combat vehicle David Dopp, MPF Project Manager, con- to the U.S. Department of Defence, modernisation strategy. According to firmed that the total acquisition objec- both companies will produce the vehi- Brig. Gen. Ross Coffman, director of the tive is 504 vehicles, with 14 MPFs per cles under middle-tier and rapid-proto- MPF cross-functional team, his next- infantry brigade combat team and the typing contracts that include low-rate generation combat vehicle “will enable first equipped unit slated for fiscal year initial production options. U.S. forces to disrupt, breach, and break 2025. Meanwhile, Coffman confirms General Dynamics Land Systems’ offer through those security zones and de- the Army wants a tracked vehicle with includes a vehicle that combines an fensive belts to allow our infantry, men, a 105-120 mm cannon to withstand Abrams turret with a chassis used for and women to close in and destroy the a certain threshold of enemy fire and the United Kingdom’s AJAX programme, enemy.” with “the mobility to keep up and lead while BAE Systems has brought back its The Army is utilising a Section 804 mid- our soldiers into some really bad plac- M8 Armoured Gun System with new ca- tier acquisition authority to field MPF es”. Moreover, Coffman confirms that pabilities. Under full and open competi- system prototypes prior to a milestone C the system does not have to be dropped tion, Army Contracting Command has decision after successful demonstration from the air because the MPF will now received three bids for the project, with prototyping efforts due to be completed in Sterling Heights, Michigan on 15th October 2025. 55

be used to expand lodgements - areas erations. Deepak Bazaz, Director of Com- the compact design allows for multiple in potentially hostile territories that al- bat Vehicles Programs at BAE Systems, is vehicle deployment on a C-17, exceed- low for landings and manoeuvre - rather confident that their “offering integrates ing the Army’s transport requirements than seizing air fields. innovative technology that reduces the but remaining sustainable within the Maj. Gen. Brian Cummings, Programme burden on the crew into a compact de- IBCT. Executive Officer for ground combat sign deployable in areas that are hard to General Dynamics Land Systems’ systems, confirms that the service will reach to meet the requirements and the Griffin wait until later to install prototypes with unique capabilities the IBCT needs.” General Dynamics Land Systems has built-in active protection systems for BAE Systems’ MPF is the result of more been awarded a $335 million Section shooting down rocket-propelled gre- than 30 years of research and develop- 804 Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) Rapid nades and anti-tank guided missiles. ment to create an optimised, rapidly de- Prototyping contract by the U.S. Army to “We didn’t actually want it to be a re- ployable light-combat vehicle designed deliver 12 prototype vehicles for the Mo- quirement for the bid samples because specifically to support light infantry. The bile Protected Firepower programme. we want to just do the APS one time,” vehicle leverages the investments that General Dynamics Land Systems Griffin Cummings said. “We envision that there the Army made in the M8 Armoured prototype vehicle will be General Dy- will be some sort of APS system on MPF.” Gun System, including its low-profile namics’ offering to MPF programme. BAE’s System Innovations design and proven technologies, like Don Kotchman, Vice President and Gen- BAE Systems’ solution combines new the M35 105mm cannon and an auto- eral Manager of General Dynamics Land technology with proven capability to loading ammunition system that allows Systems U.S. Market, emphasises that, provide the Infantry Brigade Combat the gun to fire at a rate of 12 rounds per “We are excited about this opportunity Team (IBCT) with a highly agile, armour- minute. The innovative roll-out power- to provide the U.S. Army with a large- protected platform delivering over- pack design enables easy access to the calibre, highly mobile combat vehicle whelming and precise firepower for use engine and transmission without the aid to support the infantry brigade combat across the spectrum of terrains and op- of heavy equipment. teams. We are especially proud of this The MPF also integrates scalable armour new opportunity to serve in the Infantry and innovative survivability subsystems Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) formation, to protect the vehicle and crew from which we have not done until now.” threats on the future battlefield. The The contract has Low Rate Initial Pro- vehicle employs situational awareness duction (LRIP) options for a total of up to systems to add to the highest levels of $968 million. Work on this contract will survivability and crew protection, while be performed at Land Systems locations in Sterling Heights (Michigan), Scran- BAE Systems’ MPF Vehicle integrates scalable ton (Pennsylvania), Tallahassee (Florida) armour and innovative survivability to protect the vehicle and crew from threats and at the Joint Systems Manufacturing Centre in Lima, Ohio, the only operational tank plant in the country. The Griffin technology demonstrator weighs less than 30 tonnes and at half the weight of the M1 Abrams tank, it can mount scalable protection and active protection systems, while combining the electronics of the latest model M1. The Griffin III can carry a squad of 6 infantrymen fitted with a new turret armed with a 50mm automatic cannon, including auto-loading system developed by the U.S. Army’s Armament Re- search, Development and Engineering 56 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Reports

Griffin III is a revolutionary leap in lethality and stand-off, with soldiers benefitting from a modular turret

Centre. The turret has a traverse of 360°, designed by IMI Systems to increase the constraints are a challenge. IF-LD APS while the 50mm cannon has an eleva- self-defence capabilities of the entire incorporates two layers of protection tion from +85° to -20°. range of armoured platforms against - Soft-Kill, using an electro-optic direc- The Griffin III is a revolutionary leap in modern battlefield threats, such as anti- tional jammer - and Hard-Kill, based on lethality and stand-off, with soldiers tank missiles and tank rounds, including interception of the threat at a safe dis- benefitting from a modular turret that Kinetic Energy (KE) projectiles. tance from the defended platform. With accommodates several weapon system IF-LD is an easily configured add-on sys- the Griffin III, General Dynamics has configurations, scalable protection for tem applicable for armored platforms introduced a new generation of light Multi-Domain Operations and an inte- from light 4x4 vehicles up to medium tanks weighting less than 40 tonnes to grated Active Protection System (APS). and heavy Armored Fighting Vehicles be easily and quickly deployed by mili- Designed with open architecture for (AFV). IF-LD provides 360-degree pro- tary aircraft requiring high levels of pro- rapid growth over time, the Griffin III tection for close-range scenarios in both tection and fire power. also accommodates multiple crew and open terrain and urban environments. David Dopp, MPF Project Manager, squad configurations. Through its two sensing techniques – a notes that BAE and General Dynamics The General Dynamics Griffin III light search-and-track radar and staring in- will be required to deliver these demon- tank concept shown at AUSA 2018 is frared sensor – the System offers robust stration prototypes within 14 months, based on the hull of the Ajax tracked and reliable threat detection, accurate after which they will be put through a armoured vehicle, formerly known as trajectory prediction as well as short re- series of assessments testing their le- the Scout SV. The Griffin III prototype at action time in all terrain environments. thality, mobility and survivability. The AUSA has been fitted with a hexagonal The revolutionary design of the IF-LD service wills then down-select to one camouflage called Tacticam from Ar- minimises the dimensions of the APS vendor in fiscal year 2022 although for mourworks to increase its self-protec- while maintaining combat efficacy and low-rate initial production, the service tion by reducing vehicle signature in force protection. The system’s SWaP fa- is eyeing an initial option of 26 vehicles the radar, infrared and visual spectrum. cilitates rapid integration onto the full with another option for an additional 28 The turret is also equipped with the Iron range of combat vehicles, and opens models. Fist Light Decoupled (IF-LD) APS (Ac- new possibilities to upgrade legacy Reference Text/photo tive Protection System) developed and platforms where size, weight and power www.baesystems.com, www.gdls.com

29 290718 IDEX 2019 Nation Shield 19 5x26cm indd 1 7/29/18 4:25 PM 58 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Reports Thales’ Modem 21: Resilient Communication System

In the case of a conflict, the means of communication have always been strategic targets. To protect satellite communications against scrambling attempts, a solution, before Thales’ modem 21, was never in default. Now a NATO standard, it is at the heart of a dynamic of innovation that allows it to adapt to the specific needs of each client. During the Second World War, while Ger- man and British scientists engaged in a secret war to encrypt/decode the communication codes of their armed forces, while Frenchmen tried to listen to the BBC. In the event of armed conflict, hindering enemy communications is and has always been a strategic goal and jamming is now considered an act of war. The ad- vent of new technologies and the need In the event of armed conflict, hindering enemy communications is and has always been a strategic goal to conduct operations further and further away from home territory have only produce. In this way, the communication success. That year, its technology was reinforced the need to ensure perma- cannot be scrambled, simply because it adopted to secure NATO satellite com- nence, tightness and resilience to attacks cannot be spotted. A technique already munications and became a real standard: from communication channels. used for radios, but it would be necessary the STANAG (for Standardization Agree- "SUPG"OUJKBNNJOH to adapt it to satellite communications, ment) 4606. This was edition 1, low speed. The history of modem 21 is part of a long while synchronising all users of the same The 2-edition innovation was fully real- tradition that started in 2004. The French network. This is how he invented a wave- ised in 2008 with the Yahsat project. The Ministry of Defense was looking for a way form, a revolutionary protocol that is still UAE sees modem 21 as a proven solution to secure strategic satellite communica- today at the heart of the modem's disrup- in becoming a NATO standard, but they tions that could keep it in touch with tive technology. want to go further: to dramatically in- the large ships of its Navy. The question The resilience of the solution, which crease throughput and diversify services raised was – how to imagine that an at- adapts to all types of geostationary sat- and possible uses, modem 21 must be tempt at enemy interference breaks the ellites already exists without the need to transposed to IP technologies, to "packet contact between the metropolis and an modify them or to launch new ones, soon switching", in short, to the Internet world. aircraft carrier? interested other corps. Very quickly, the This was a challenge raised by Thales, field For Jacques, an engineer, the solution modem 21 was adapted to the needs of tested by Yahsat and converted in 2014 that would avoid intentional interference theatres of operation, allowing the com- into a new edition of the NATO standard, is something that could change very of- mand posts to communicate securely edition 3. ten and very quickly, according to a pat- with the metropolis. Integrating Innovation tern that must itself be impossible to re- In 2006, the modem 21 was a decisive The solution was improved by under- 59

The latest generation high bandwidth modem 21 is currently deployed in military communication systems

standing the needs expressed by the armed forces, through the search for innovative solutions, and then their validation in the field and finally an integration into a common international standard in perpetual evolution. To meet the specific needs of each customer, each country, and each army corps, it was necessary to integrate the modem 21 in hardened cases, resistant to sand and shocks. It was also necessary to solve the problem of Ground stations and terminals portability and mobility, to integrate the equipment into drones and planes mov- amplified and sent back to the satellite nications for the Royal Norwegian Navy. ing at high speeds. which, in a single mirror, will send it to the SAAB’s Danish subsidiary has integrated The latest edition, edition 4, of STANAG other side of the world to a terminal, itself Thales’s modem 21 system on board the 4606 offers very high speeds, up to equipped with a modem 21. Between navy’s new Logistic Support Vessel (LSV). 100Mbps. Whether it is to transmit voice, the two modems, nobody has ever man- The latest generation high bandwidth photos, videos, plans, or the data of this aged to interfere or listen! modem 21 is currently deployed in mili- or that specialised application, the mo- The Swedish group SAAB recently se- tary communication systems of several dem 21 "prepares" the signal before it is lected Thales to secure satellite commu- countries in the world. 60 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Reports

Naval Group Launches Magnificent Riachuelo December 2018 saw the Brazilian Navy ture being built by a Brazilian company, ian industrial ecosystem in accessing new launch its first Brazilian-built Scorpène Construtora Norberto Odebrecht (CNO), markets by promoting the excellence of submarine, the Riachuelo. The ceremony based on Naval Group specifications and their ‘Naval Group’ and ‘Brazilian Navy’ took place at the Itaguaí Navy base in the on the French group’s experience in the accreditation, while availing of the know- presence of the President of the Federal design, production engineering and in- how and experience of the French group Republic of Brazil and the President-Elect. service support of submarines. The Ria- in the field of project management. Final- Strategic French-Brazilian partnership chuelo will start sea trials in 2019 for deliv- ly, ICN (Itaguaí Construções Navais) will In 2009, the Brazilian Navy entrusted ery in 2020, while delivery of submarines be able to call on this panel of suppliers Naval Group to design and transfer 2, 3 and 4 will follow every 12-18 months. for its own development as part of the fu- technology to build four conventional Strengthening Brazil’s Industrial Base ture maintenance and support services of Scorpène submarines, then doing the Since 2012, Naval Group has done con- the submarines. same for the non-nuclear part of Brazil’s siderable work to identify, select, negoti- Scorpène Export Success first nuclear-powered submarine. This ate and qualify Brazilian service providers Naval Group has intended the Scor- Prosub programme is a key extension of in the name of: pène to be a conventional submarine the strategic defence cooperation agree- tGFFEJOHUIFTVQQMJFSEBUBCBTFGPSFRVJQ- designed for the export market, dem- ment signed in December 2008 in Rio de ments or products supplied by Naval onstrating both Naval Group's ability to Janeiro, which also includes support for Group to the Brazilian Navy; deliver best-in-class submarines and to the construction of a naval base and a tQSFTFOUJOHBOERVBMJGZJOHMPDBMTVQQMJFST conduct successful technology trans- shipyard in Brazil. for the future needs of the Brazilian Navy. fers. Today, 14 Scorpène submarines are The launch of the Scorpène Riachuelo This work will enable the Brazilian Navy to in operational service or being built for is evidence of the success of this pro- rely increasingly on a sovereign national the Chilean Navy (2 units), the Malay- gramme, with the shipyard’s infrastruc- industrial base. It also facilitates the Brazil- sian Navy (2 units), the Indian Navy (6 61

units) and the Brazilian Navy (4 units). Group is present throughout the entire The Scorpène design is adapted to fit Brazilian Scorpène vessel life-cycle, from the design phase to requirements specific to individual na- t4VSGBDFEEJTQMBDFNFOU U the construction phase and all the way to vies, entailing that the Brazilian vessel t0WFSBMMMFOHUIN the maintenance and dismantling stage. will be slightly longer with the objec- t4VCNFSHFETQFFE LUT Service activities represent 1/3 of the tive of carrying a larger crew, almost t%JWJOHEFQUI N Group's revenues, whose scope of ac- doubling the patrol range and covering t"VUPOPNZ EBZT tivities includes modernisation of surface greater distances. Hence, as an ocean- t$SFX ships and submarines for the French going submarine, the robust and en- t5PUBMXFBQPOTQBZMPBE navy and other international clients. To- during Scorpène is also designed for t8FBQPOUVCFT day, in-service-support and modernisa- shallow waters operations while being t0QFSBUJPOBMBWBJMBCJMJUZBUTFB tion programmes involve 4,500 Naval ideally suited for action and operation- days per year Group employees, constituting a unique al effectiveness. specificity of the company. The Scorpène is multipurpose, fulfill- ants. It is one of the few shipbuilding sys- To take one example, Naval Group has ing the entire scope of missions such as tem manufacturers in the world able to performed a mid-life up-grade of the anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare, offer fully armed ships with the combat Aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle and special operations, offensive minelaying, systems and equipment necessary for second generation SSBN (IAM51). In fact, and intelligence gathering. Equipped their engagement in diverse theatres of a complete upgrade of the Charles De with weapon-launching tubes and operations. Gaulle, a 4,000-tonne ship, was finalised various weapons (torpedoes, missiles In addition, Naval Group has a unique ex- in only 18 months. and mines), the Scorpène is extremely perience of successful technology trans- Thanks to the expertise gained from stealthy and fast, integrating improve- fers for the construction of both surface national programmes, Naval Group has ments from the French Barracuda-Class ships and submarines. Egypt launched its developed specific areas of expertise, fast-attack submarine to provide cutting- first home-built Gowind on 6th Septem- enabling the company to propose the edge capabilities. ber 2018 and presented its first Brazilian modernisation of non-Naval Group sub- 5FDIOPMPHZ5SBOTGFS Scorpène submarine in December last marines of foreign design. Moreover, Naval Group is one of the rare players in year, while India already has its own sub- Naval Group has already successfully the naval industry to have the capacity to marines operating at sea. modernised its production so present- design, build, and service and upgrade Adapted to Client Needs ing more than 10 submarines in multiple both submarines and surface combat- To respond better to client needs, Naval countries. 62 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Reports France Orders Three More Airbus A330 MRTT Tankers

Airbus Defence and Space has received off. With this capacity the aircraft acts as a a firm order from the French Defence force multiplier, improving the efficiency Procurement Agency (DGA) for a fur- TheThe A3A33030 MRTTMRTT and effectiveness of fast-jet operations. ther three A330 MRTT Multi-Role Tanker Transport: A maximum payload of 45 Transport aircraft. Known as Phénix in can rerefuelfuel the tonnes, combining the passenger cabin French service, the aircraft constitutes and the lower deck to carry 300 passen- the third and final tranche of the 12 A330 receptacle-receptacle- gers, with a MedEvac cabin layout of 40 MRTT contract signed in 2014 by France’s stretchers, 20 seats for medical staff and Ministry of Defence. equippedequipped F-16 100 passengers. The lower deck carries The first of the fleet was formally handed 37 tonnes of cargo, 27 LD3 containers or over to France in October 2018, with the FightingFighting FaFalcon,lcon, 8 military pallets. remainder to be delivered by the end of FF-35A-35A LightningLightning Deployment: The A330 MRTT can sup- 2023 under the accelerated timescale port the deployment of 4 fighter aircraft, requested. The French A330 MRTT will II, or eveneven thethe 50 personnel and 12 tonnes of freight (lug- be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engage, spare parts and equipment) in one gines with a combination of the Airbus A330 MRTT RTTT itself direct, long-distance flight over 5,200 km. Refuelling Boom System and underwing "FSJBM3FGVFMMJOH#PPN4ZTUFN hose-and-drogue refuelling pods. proven A330 MRTT is the Benchmark for Provided with the advanced Airbus De- Three Missions in One new-generation multi-role tankers pro- fence & Space Aerial Refuelling Boom The aircraft can be configured for 272 viding three missions in one seamlessly: System (ARBS), the A330 MRTT can refuel passengers or for aeromedical evacua- Refuelling, Transport and Deployment. the receptacle-equipped F-16 Fighting tion (MedEvac) arrangements, with the Refuelling: Carrying 111 tonnes of fuel Falcon, F-35A Lightning II, or even the French MORPHEE intensive-care module at the highest capacity of any tanker air- A330 MRTT itself (when fitted with an carrying ten patients and 88 passengers. craft, the A330 MRTT has the capacity to UARRSI). Excellent handling qualities have Having been ordered by 12 nations, with offload 50,000 kg during a 4-hour loiter- been rated by independent assessments, firm orders for 60 aircraft, the combat- ing mission at over 1,000 nm from take- alongside a maximum fast fuel flow rate of 63

3600 kg/min–1200 US gal/min. 1PE3FGVFMMJOH3FEVDUJPO Providing simultaneous hose and drogue refuelling at a 1300 kg/min–420 US gal/ min fuel offload rate, the 900 series Wing- Pods incorporate a digitally-controlled, electrically-operated hose drum unit. Cobham 905E Under-Wing Pods enable the A330 MRTT to refuel any NATO or allied Probe-equipped receivers, including the Eurofighter, the Tornado, the Jaguar, the F/A18 Hornet or the Sukhoi 30. The A330 MRTT has proven, certified A330 MRTT Full Flight Simulator physical compatibility with all international receivers to allow coalition interop- erability, minimising refuelling time and increasing operation efficiency. 'VTFMBHF3FGVFMMJOH6OJU The Cobham 805E Fuselage Refuelling Unit (FRU) enables large probe-equipped aircraft, such as the A400M or C295, to be refuelled at a high fuel offload rate of 1800 kg/min–600 US gal/min. The removable FRU facilitates different fuel type to assure NATO fuel type are transferred from wing- pods, while an alternative fuel is dispensed A330 MRTT French Air Force from the FRU. Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR) systems are some of the cargo can be carried as non- controlled from an advanced Fuel Opera- Orders and Deliveries palletised ‘bulk’. tor Console positioned in the cockpit, in- The A330 MRTT is also an outstanding creasing the safety of the AAR operation Total Orders 60 strategic MedEvac aircraft, with a large through a timely, synchronised reaction of fuselage permitting optimal flexibility for the flight crew. The Enhanced Vision Sys- Total Deliveries 34 up to 130 NATO stretchers carried over tem, a high definition 2D/3D digital system, intercontinental distances. In a ‘Light Me- enables day and night refuelling alongside Total in Operation 34 devac’ configuration, medical beds can high resolution operational video. be installed above designated fold-down Multi-Role Strategic Transport seats, enabling the aircraft to be used as With its true wide-body fuselage, the cal two-class configuration, or 300 in a a troop transport on an outbound relief A330 MRTT fits any military or humani- single class layout. mission, with medical beds stowed in the tarian payload on strategic missions The A330 MRTT can carry a payload of up lower cargo compartments and then rap- while retaining an attractive modern to 45 tonnes/99,000 lb., versatile enough idly converted for MedEvac on the return. design, with a cabin boasting optimum to enable cargo to be stored conveni- In its ‘Intensive MedEvac’ configuration, seating configurations in every class, ently within the lower deck. A variety of critical care modules can be installed to maximising capacity and providing air- cargo options covers the full range of replicate an intensive care unit in the air. line comfort. Having a complete range existing under-floor cargo containers The A330 MRTT can typically carry 28 of configurations, from pure passenger and pallets, ranging from the LD1 to LD3 NATO stretchers and up to six critical care customisation to troop transport, it can and LD6 as well as the standard 88×108 modules, with 20 seats for medical staff accommodate 266 passengers in a typi- inch 463-L NATO military pallets, while and 100 passenger seats. 64 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Reports

Boeing Launches Record Range BBJ 777X

lounges, a game and cinema area, a stately office, private work spaces, three guest bed- rooms, while the master suite features its own lounge, luxurious bedroom, larger spacious dressing/bathroom area and a cabin very large shower and hammam. measuring Combined Production Process 3,689 sq. ft. (342.7 sq. From the official launch of the 777X in m), while still offering ultra- 2013 to the building of the cavernous Boeing Business Jets has long range of 11,000 nautical $1 billion Composite Wing Centre (CWC) announced it is launching the BBJ miles (20,370 km) and presenting an al- where the skin and bones of Boeing’s first 777X, a new Boeing Business Jet model most unlimited number of interior design in-house, large-scale non-metallic wings capable of flying more than half-way options to ensure ultimate comfort for are formed, the process of crafting the around the world without stopping, far- long-distance travel. company’s new high-capacity flagship ther than any business jet ever built. Innovative Design Concept has culminated with the unveiling of the Appearing at the bi-annual Middle East To demonstrate the versatility of the air- innovative aircraft. With the first 777-9 Business Aviation Association Show (ME- plane’s spacious cabin, BBJ has unveiled fuselage panels having arrived in Everett, BAA), Greg Laxton, Head of Boeing Busi- interior concepts from three leading de- Washington from Japan, assembly of the ness Jets, assured delegates that with sign firms - Greenpoint Technologies, Jet production wing spar for the first flight- “Our most exclusive customers want to Aviation and Unique Aircraft Design. Each test began in October 2018, although all travel with the best space and comfort, concept shows how the BBJ 777X can be six 777-9 airframes were assembled in flying directly to their destination. The transformed to suit the tastes of high- 2018, four of them for flight testing and new BBJ 777X will be able to do this like profile customers. one each for the static and fatigue tests. no other airplane before it, redefining In addition, Boeing Business Jets has part- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries supplies ultra-long-range VIP travel.” nered with the Jet Aviation Design Studio panels for the aft fuselage section, Kawa- Customers can choose between two in Basel, Switzerland, to unveil the globe- saki Heavy Industries produces panels for models with the BBJ 777-8 offering a long- spanning wide-body BBJ 777X whose the centre and forward fuselage section, er range of 11,645 nautical miles (21,570 interior is designed to accommodate 43 while Subaru (formerly Fuji Heavy Indus- km) and a spacious 3,256 sq. ft. (302.5 sq. passengers along with a crew of eleven. tries) makes the 11/45 centre wing-box. m) cabin. The BBJ 777-9 provides an even The BBJ 777X is large enough to include Developed primarily for the new Boe- 65

ing 777X, the world’s largest jet engine, a logical next step. the GE9X is wider than the fuselage of Boeing requirements for touch capabil- a 737 jet and can generate more than BBJ has unveiled ity include bezel features designed to 100,000 pounds of thrust while wielding provide bracing and added stability in a 134-inch-wide fan. interior concepts turbulence, and pilots can also interact Touchscreens and Algorithms with displays with rotary cursor controls. The cabin interior of the 777X is inspired from three Moreover, Boeing’s 777X flight deck hard- by the comforts of the 787 Dreamliner, ware can support multiple touch points boasting the conveniences of larger win- leading design entailing that two pilots can simultane- dows, a wider cabin, new lighting and ously interact with their half of the lower enhanced architecture – each custom- firms display. tailored for a unique 777X customer Customised Global Appeal experience. Moreover, to streamline the In summary, Boeing Business Jets brings low-speed wind tunnel testing, a team of the best of commercial aviation into the engineers and applied mathematicians realm of private air travel, offering cus- have developed a new software program tomers a wide range of Boeing products that improves how Boeing tests model that can be uniquely customised for the aircraft. private, business or governmental sec- The 777X software uses a complex algo- tors. The robust characteristics of these rithm to find the most efficient sequence airplanes also provide an excellent value to perform each test, so minimising the proposition when outfitted for the pri- extensive time engineers and technicians vate market; offering larger, more per- spend making changes to various parts sonalised space, unmatched reliability on the small-scale model aircraft. Hence, and worldwide support. 777X testing has amply shown the pro- plays enabling pilots to work more effi- Boeing customers put a high premium gram’s capacity to reduce by 25 percent ciently while maintaining significant op- on quality, convenience and mobility but, the time needed to adjust the model. erational commonality with today’s 777. more often, they want access to the same Boeing’s innovation in the flight deck The widespread use of touchscreens en- amenities in the air as they have on the continues today with a first in the air tails that pilots are already bringing tab- ground. Boeing Business Jets can deliver transport industry - the introduction of lets into the flight deck, making the 777X all these comforts and more to provide a touchscreens in the 777X forward dis- even more intuitive and easy for pilots is better way to fly.

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Lockheed Martin "XBSEFE#GPS1"$.JTTJMFT

The U.S and allied military forces will reportedly upgrade their missile defence capabilities under a $1.8 billion contract for production and delivery of Lockheed Martin Patri- ot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) and PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors. The contract includes deliveries for the U.S. Army and Foreign Military Sales of PAC-3 and PAC-3 MSE interceptors, launcher modification kits and associated equipment. "PAC-3 and PAC-3 MSE give our customers unmatched, combat-proven Hit- to-Kill technology to address growing and evolving threats," said Jay Pitman, vice president of PAC-3 programmes at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Con- trol. "PAC-3 and PAC-3 MSE are proven, employ Hit-to-Kill tech and can achieve the PAC-3 MSE uses a two-pulse solid trusted and reliable interceptors that intercepts at higher altitudes and rang- rocket motor that increases altitude employ hit-to-kill accuracy, lethality and es, which is important when defending and range to defend against evolving enhanced safety to address dangers against weapons of mass destruction threats. around the world." and making sure that these threats stay %FGFBUJOH5ISFBUTXJUI1"$ Lockheed Martin pioneered what’s safely far away from home. The Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 called ‘Hit-to-Kill’ technology and it’s The family of PAC-3 missiles are high- (PAC-3) interceptor is one of the most rapidly transforming how the world velocity interceptors that defend against advanced, capable and powerful termi- looks at missile defence. With Hit-to-Kill, incoming threats, including tactical nal air defence missiles in the world. an interceptor now has the sensing abil- ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and The ‘Hit-To-Kill’ PAC-3 Missile defeats the ity, agility and accuracy to directly hit a aircraft. Countries such as the U.S., Ger- entire threat: tactical ballistic missiles target head on, completely destroying many, Kuwait, Japan, the Republic of (TBMs), cruise missiles and aircraft. The the threat and keeping dangerous de- Korea, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Tai- PAC-3 Missile is a quantum leap ahead bris away from protected areas when it wan, the Netherlands, UAE, Romnia, Po- of any other air defence missile when matters most. land and Sweden have chosen PAC-3 and it comes to the ability to protect the Lockheed Martin interceptors such PAC-3 MSE to provide missile defence warfighter in their defining moments. It as PAC-3, PAC-3 MSE and MHTK, as well capabilities. is a high velocity interceptor that defeats as its THAAD and MEADS systems, all Building on the combat-proven PAC-3, incoming targets by direct, body-to- 67

the engagement control station. Target trajectory data can be updated during missile flyout by means of a radio frequency uplink/downlink. Shortly before arrival at the intercept point, the PAC-3 Missile’s on board Ka band seeker acquires the target, selects the optimal aim point and terminal guidance is initiated. The ACMs, which are small, short duration solid propellant rocket motors located in the missile fore body, fire ex- plosively to refine the missile’s course to assure body-to-body impact. The missile was selected as the primary interceptor for the multi-national MEADS. Managed by the NATO MEADS Manage- ment Agency (NAMEADSMA), MEADS is a model transatlantic development programme focused on the next generation of air and missile defence. Countering Risks with PAC-3 MSE The PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhance- ment (MSE) is an evolution of the battle-proven PAC-3 Missile. The Hit-to-Kill PAC-3 MSE provides performance enhancements that counter evolving threat advancements. Also, its design utilises latest technology to significantly increase The family of performance. These enhancements ensure the PAC-3 Missile Segment of the PAC-3 missiles Patriot Air Defence System is capable of body impact. PAC-3 Missiles, when de- engaging new and evolving threats. ployed in a Patriot battery, significantly are high-velocity The PAC-3 MSE incorporates a larger, increase the Patriot system’s firepower, dual pulse solid rocket motor; larger fins; since 16 PAC-3s load-out on a Patriot interceptors and upgraded actuators and thermal launcher, compared with four Patriot batteries to accommodate increased PAC-2 missiles. One hundred per cent performance. The modifications extend effective in Operation Iraqi Freedom, These elements are integrated into the the missile’s reach. The PAC-3 MSE is PAC-3 Missiles are now deployed with Patriot system, a high to medium al- packaged in a single canister that stacks U.S. forces. titude, long-range air defence missile to provide logistical flexibility. Twelve Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Con- system providing air defence of ground individual PAC-3 MSE Missiles can be trol, Dallas, Texas, is the prime contractor combat forces and high-value assets. loaded on a Patriot launcher or a com- on the PAC-3 Missile Segment upgrade The PAC-3 Missile uses a solid propellant bination of six MSEs and eight PAC-3 to the Patriot air defence system. The rocket motor, aerodynamic controls, Missiles (two four packs) can be loaded. upgrade consists of the PAC-3 Missile, attitude control motors (ACMs) and in- Several successful intercept flight tests a highly agile Hit-to-Kill interceptor, the ertial guidance to navigate. The missile of the missiles have been conducted. PAC-3 Missile canisters (in four packs), a flies to an intercept point specified prior PAC-3 MSE has completed operational fire solution computer and an Enhanced to launch by its ground-based fire solu- testing and has received approval for Launcher Electronics System (ELES). tion computer, which is embedded in initial production. 68 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Issue File

From Foundation to Empowerment: 2VBMJUBUJWF"DIJFWFNFOUTPG&NJSBUJ Women in Various Fields

The UAE offers a conducive environment for empowering women and improving their role in society. The efforts and initiatives aimed at improving their conditions in all fields never cease. The latest of these initiatives were the directives issued by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on December 7, 2018, to raise the representation of Emirati women in the Federal National Council to 50 per cent from the next session. This step would achieve the full empowerment of Emirati women. It highlights their leading and influential role in all vital sectors locally and reflects the pioneering Emirati development model globally.

The directives of His Highness Sheikh step in the political empowerment of thereby becoming a role model for Khalifa, to raise the representation of women. This highlights the uniqueness many countries in the region and the Emirati women in the FNC to 50 per of the UAE experience in the empow- world at large. cent in the next session, is an important erment and rise of women at all levels, As declared by Sheikha Fatima bint 69

The General Women’s Union was established after the establishment of the Union

The UAE's development strategy, in all its aspects since its inception, has been based on a fundamental fact -- that any real and sustainable development must invest in all the forces of society, human, economic, cultural and others. It is note- worthy here that the General Women's Union was established a few years after the establishment of the Union State in 1975 and since then has played a leading role in educating, sensitizing, training and employing women in cooperation with various bodies in the country, under the leadership of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak. Since the time of Foundation of the Un- ion, the late Sheikh Zayed, may God rest his soul, sought to support Emirati women and enhance their vital role in building the nation and achieving women's active participation in sustainable development. Thus, Sheikh Zayed was in advance Mubarak, Chair of the General Women’s t"EWBODFNFOUPG8PNFOJOUIF'PVO- of his time in his care for women. Union and President of the Supreme dation Stage t5IF4UBUVT0G&NJSBUJ8PNFOJOUIF Council for Motherhood and Child- If UAE women are now fully empowered 4UBHFPG&NQPXFSNFOU hood, Mother of the Nation, this step in various fields, it is one of the fruits of the If the founding phase of the era of the is a fulfilment of the wish of the late philosophy developed by the late Sheikh late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to advance may God rest his soul, laid the founda- may God rest his soul in peace. He be- women and raise their status in soci- tions that guarantee women their rights, lieved in the role of women, supported ety. Since inception of the Union, he said, the empowerment phase announced by them and invited them to participate "Nothing is more pleasing to me than to His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al actively in the process of comprehen- see Emirati women take their role in soci- Nahyan, President of the UAE, may God sive development. ety and attain their rightful position." protect him, in 2005, unleashed the ca- 70 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Issue File

The achievements of UAE women in all fields are a result of the great efforts and constructive initiatives of the Mother of the Nation

pabilities of women in various fields. It allowed them to be at the forefront of in different national work sites. One of the main features of this phase is allowing women without any restrictions to participate in all spheres of national action. t.PUIFSPGUIF/BUJPOJTB1JPOFFSJO Empowering Women The achievements of UAE women in all fields are a result of the great efforts and constructive initiatives of the Mother of the Nation, HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation in the construction process and the de- ous positions assigned to them. and President of the Supreme Council velopment and progress achieved in the The efforts and strategies for empowering for Motherhood and Childhood. She has UAE. She gives top priority to the prepa- women never stop. On 8 March 2015, Her undertaken numerous roles not only by ration of women to serve the community Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, empowering women in the UAE, but also and actively participate in the develop- Chairwoman of the General Women’s Un- by extending a helping hand to women ment process. Therefore, Emirati women ion (GWU), Supreme Chairwoman of the around the globe. She has received over have already become a key partner in the Family Development Foundation (FDF) 500 awards and honours, with 30 alone process of comprehensive development, and President of the Supreme Council for bestowed by United Nations. This paved and demonstrated great efficiency in the Motherhood and Childhood, launched the way for women to be an active player discharge of their responsibilities in vari- the National Strategy for Empowerment 71

of Emirati Women in the UAE for the years munity. 2015-2021. The strategy aims to provide Mutual a framework for all federal and local gov- co-oper- ernment entities, private sector, as well ation and as social organizations, to set plans that respect will provide a decent living for women shall be a and make them creative in all sustainable firm bond and developmental fields. The strategy between is based on analyses of the policies and them." Arti- programmes implemented by various cle 25 states institutions working for women’s em- that “All per- powerment. Workshops were held to sons shall be discuss the results with partner organiza- equal before the tions. The strategy 2015-2021 would be law. No discrimi- a framework for setting up work plans nation shall be prac- which would contribute to positioning ticed between citizens the UAE among the advanced countries of the Union by reason of in the area of women empowerment. race, nationality, religious belief, t " 4ZTUFN PG -BXT BOE -FHJTMBUJPOT or social position.” 4VQQPSUJOH UIF &NQPXFSNFOU PG The UAE has an advanced legislative and Women legal framework that guarantees women procedures of employment in public ser- Since its inception, the United Arab Emir- their full rights. The Federal Law No. 8 of vice, from appointment to termination in ates has ensured equality between men 1980 on the Regulation of Labour Rela- terms of the payment of end of service or and women as a rule. This is confirmed by tions and Federal Law No. 11 of 2008 on pension benefits. the Constitution of the State, which guar- Human Resources in the Federal Gov- The UAE has acceded to all international antees women their full rights, as well as a ernment approved the right of women conventions dealing with women's is- set of legislations and laws that have add- to equality. Article 32 of the Labour Law sues and the protection of their rights, ed many rights to Emirati women in vari- states that "Women shall be accorded including the Convention on the Elimi- ous fields. Article 14 stipulates, "Equality, the same remuneration as men if they do nation of All Forms of Discrimination social justice, the provision of safety and the same work." The law also equalized against Women in 2004, the Convention security and equality of opportunity for salaries, wages, bonuses and allowances. on the Rights of the Child in 1997, the all citizens shall be the bases of the com- It also equated males and females in all International Convention on the Work 72 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Issue File

Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak - has had a leading role in education, awareness, training and employment of women in cooperation with various entities in the country. The Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood aims to provide care and support of maternal and child affairs, in the educational, cultural, health, social, psychological, and other domains. The Family Devel- opment Foundation, established in 2006 by HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed of Women at Night in 1982, the Interna- tion of Arab Women and the Internation- Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, is also tional Convention on the Equalization of al Organization for rehabilitation. keen to enhance the role of women in Workers and Wage Workers in 1996, the t 5IF 4ZTUFN PG 4VQQPSUJOH *OTUJUV- sustainable development and to acti- International Convention on the Elimina- UJPOTGPSUIF&NQPXFSNFOUPG8PNFO vate their role and presence at the re- tion of Work for Reparation In 1996, and The UAE women's empowerment is gional and international levels. other similar conventions. The UAE has based on strong institutions that per- In May 2015, following the directives of also joined regional and international in- form many special tasks to improve His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin stitutions working for the advancement women's abilities and develop their Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and of women, including the International potential in order to activate their role Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler Women's Union, the Organization of the in society. At the forefront of these in- of Dubai, the Council of Ministers ap- international community, the Organiza- stitutions is the General Women's Un- proved the establishment of the Gen- ion (GWU), established in 1975, a few der Balance Council to promote the years after the foundation of the Fed- role of Emirati women in all fields of eral State. Since then, the GWU - Un- work and support the UAE's position der the chairmanship of Her Highness locally and internationally. The estab- 73

thiness and possession of all skills and qualifications that allow them to engage effectively in the various areas of government action. 3. Political and Diplomatic Spheres: women have their influential presence in the political field and have an important position in the empowerment phase announced by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, may God protect him, in 2005, fo- cusing on creating the conditions that help expand the participation of male and female citizens in national affairs. 4. The Military Sphere: UAE women have joined the ranks of the Armed Forces for nearly two and a half decades thanks to the vision of the late founder Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul. Khawla bint Al Azwar Mili- tary school, founded in 1990, was the first female military training school in the UAE and in the GCC countries in general. It marked the beginning of women military training. Women in the Armed Forces also received the attention and support of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Su- preme Commander of the Armed Forces. Conclusion The UAE's experience in empowering women is a model to be followed at the regional and international levels. The lishment of the Gender Balance Council to prove that they are an active element wise leadership in the UAE attaches great aims to reduce the gender gap in work in the economic field. The number of importance to the role of women in soci- in all sectors of the country and achieve Emirati businesswomen reached about ety at the political, economic, social and gender balance in decision-making 23 thousand women who run projects cultural levels, based on a comprehen- centers. worth over 50 billion dirhams and oc- sive development vision established by t *OEJDBUPST PG UIF 4VDDFTT PG8PNFO cupy 15% of the boards of directors of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahy- Empowerment in the UAE chambers of commerce and industry in an, may God rest his soul in peace. HH UAE women have achieved many the country. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Pres- achievements and successes and be- 2. The Government Sphere: Women are ident of UAE, may God protect him, fol- come a key partner in the development an active force in government work. lowed in the footsteps of His father. Also of society. The key areas that highlight the Emirati women now occupy 66 percent HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, spon- success of women empowerment in the of public government jobs, including sored and encouraged Emirati women. UAE are as follows: 30 percent of senior decision-making Thus Emirati women have succeeded in 1 - The Development and Economic positions and 15 percent of specialized playing effective roles in developing the Sphere: Emirati women have been able academic posts. This highlights their wor- society and building the country. 74 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Research

PREVENT’s Innovative Approach to Threat Prevention

Terrorism and other threats to do- operators with the early warnings they strength with the number of events the mestic and international peace can will use to conduct further analysis of agents have in common, shown by the appear almost anywhere in the world the participants identified. PREVENT is thickness (or weight) of the edges be- today. When acts of aggression occur, thus a general behaviour analysis capa- tween the two nodes. post-forensic analyses are conducted bility for many environments, including Sets of densely connected nodes in the to determine cause, methods and asso- cyber/computer networks, oil rig op- network are modelled as a super node ciated patterns, providing the data to erations, air traffic and littoral activities. representing the events and agents as- avoid similar events in the future. Figure 1 gives a functional block dia- sociated with one type of data source. Nonetheless, adversaries are creative in gram of PREVENT’S operation through The sparse connectivity between su- improvising and creating new tactics, the collection, correlation and catego- per nodes reflects the relationship of requiring a proactive and predictive risation of events from multiple data events/agents between the various capability to detect threat activities in sources, each corresponding to an data sources. advance. Where anomalous behaviour agent (“who”), event type (“what”) and If, for example, one data source pro- is detected as an indicator or predic- event time (“when”). Once received vides computer network activities and tor of hostile activities, alerts can be and processed, a stochastic network is another telephone network activities, generated in real time as Raytheon formed of sparse super nodes shown then one super node corresponds to has done with the development of an as large ellipses with dense local nodes computer network events and the oth- analytical tool, PRoactiVE emergiNg contained within. ers to telephone network events. The Threat Detection (PREVENT). Events in the network are represented nodes within each super node then Based on the assessment by a dynamic by lines or connections (called edges) correspond to agents (people) using network of unusual patterns or be- between the nodes. As agents interact the computer and telephone network. haviours, PREVENT detects emergent over time, connections are made or When several computers exchange threat behaviour in real time, providing broken which increase or decrease in data, the IP address (and associated 75

Figure 1: A ffunctionalunctional blocblockk diagram ooff PREVENT

user) of each computer is represented by a node within that super-node, while connections (edges) are made between them reflecting the specific data exchanges. Similarly, in the telephone network super node each phone device (and associated person) constitutes a node and any calls between these phones are reflected in the edges between them. Oil drilling activity If a node in the computer network calls a phone in the telephone net- type of participating events), event additional data sources or sensors ac- work via a voice-over IP (VOIP) call duration and connections within the tivated, with an appropriate course of or text message, then a connection super node and between other super action correspondingly initiated to stop is made between these two super nodes. The difference between current further threats or harmful activity. The nodes. PREVENT learns the network and previous empirical distributions network stability calculation and alert structure here thanks to the different of network activity is computed and thresholds are configured based on the data sources and events available. if the magnitude of this difference is specific environment and events being PREVENT also estimates the stability above a specified threshold, then PRE- monitored. of the network’s current state peri- VENT generates associated alert(s) to Swarming Boat Use Case odically by summarising key statis- the operator/analyst. PREVENT’s capabilities are readily dem- tics about each active agent, such Further specific monitoring can be onstrated in the swarming boats sce- as configuration (the number and started with this information and the nario shown in Figure 2, where a strait 76 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Research

with both fishing areas and shipping lanes is populated by different types of vessels, including: cargo ships navigat- ing through the strait via one of two shipping lanes; four groups of fishing boats in green circular formations; military vessels in the shipping lane moving faster than the cargo ships; and twelve small fast boats disguised as a pleasure craft, manned by persons (agents) ulti- mately planning to take aggressive action against the military vessels. The fast boats then enter each fishing area and stop among the fishing boats where they wait before setting an intercept course for the military vessels. PREVENT’s data source here are events Figure 3: Anomalous behavior detection in the case of swarming boats. A plot of the network stability metric computed by PREVENT created from vehicle tracks received from multiple radar sensors provided by Raytheon’s Intersect Sentry product, from huge streams of multi-INT data. toward the shipping lane and, finally, which generates events from the tracks PREVENT processes the events and convergence on a target. using different analytics such as proxim- the associated agents (vessels) to form Although the instability is above the ity, heading changes, speeds above and the stochastic network for detecting threshold at the beginning (before below limits, acceleration and decelera- anomalous behaviour. Figure 3 plots 1000 seconds have elapsed), PREVENT tion. As a comprehensive activity-based the network stability metric computed ignores the detections because the intelligence (ABI) analytics and auto- by PREVENT here, with the instability network is still being formed. After the mation solution, Intersect Sentrythen seen to rise above the threshold when- network matures, PREVENT acts on provides real-time, automated decision ever there is anomalous behaviour of every detection by generating alerts to support capabilities, helping analysts fast-moving craft, such as travelling be- the operator. identify the most relevant information tween fishing clusters, initial swarming Oil Drilling Case PREVENT has been demonstrated on real-world data for drilling; in Figure 4 an Intersect Sentry operator screen monitors an offshore area of interest with ongoing oil operations. Again, Sentry™ extracts events analytics from real-time track data such as loitering, immediate proximity and immediate proximity exit. In this longer scenario, PREVENT uses the events and associated agents (or actors) to learn the network, then com- putes the instability metric over days of detecting and reporting anomalous behaviour. Figure 5 shows the number of alerts per day reported by PREVENT where the anomalous behaviour corre- Figure 2: Swarming boat scenario sponds to an adversary’s craft steaming 77

ing environmental inconsistencies and distributing shared contents or application across multiple platforms. PREVENT can be scaled to environments with millions of events and tens of thousands of actors when integrated with ATM and Docker. As a real-time proactive analytics tool, PREVENT is able to process the data and arrive at the anomalous event in less than a minute on a laptop computer, even for the 840 actors and 60,000 events of the oil drilling scenario in Figure 4: Intersect Sentry operator screen monitoring an offshore area of interest Figure 4. Future work includes integrating PREVENT as part of Raytheon SAS’s to join the drilling activity. The increase ATM is an event-driven workflow man- Cyber Electro Magnetic Battle Manage- in reported alerts here is associated ager for performing man-in-the-loop ment (CEMBM) product for predictive with the Identified ship (ID 33499), a and fully automated missions, consist- analytics and detecting the behaviour driver of network instability that joins ing of a web interface, sensor adapt- of adversaries across the anomalous the drilling activity over five separate ers, event processors and a technique spectrum, where Electronic Warfare Of- alerts and matches the findings for manager. ficers can manoeuvre and counter ad- that time period, shown in the central Sensor adapters receive data from dif- versarial attempts to deny spectrum to zoomed scenario area of the operators ferent sensors or data sources and U.S. military forces. screen in Figure 4. convert the data into streaming events. To summarise, PREVENT is a novel ap- With an architecture designed to scale, The event processor receives these proach for detecting emergent threat PREVENT has been integrated with events from the sensor adapter and behaviour through the modelling of Docker and Raytheon Space and Air- generates events analytics used by events and actors as a dynamic sto- borne Systems’ (SAS) Adaptive Tech- PREVENT to learn the stochastic net- chastic network. It utilises an unsuper- nique Manager (ATM), enabling its dis- work model. vised learning approach for real-time tribution across multiple systems with Docker is a lightweight, open, scalable proactive analytics, modelling new computational parallelisation of events and secure commercial tool accelerat- domains easily by defining a new set of and stochastic network learning. SAS ing software development, eliminat- associated actors and events. PREVENT’s forensic capability allows learned configurations to be stored as a sequence with associated time stamps and later analysed to determine as- sociations between actors, events and activities. Hence, PREVENT is an important analytic tool for Raytheon and its customers, providing a capability to thwart harmful events and save lives. Credit: Shubha Kadambe, Ph.D.Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems Reference Text/ Photo www.raytheon.com Figure 5: Number of alerts per day reported by PREVENT www.ge.com 78 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Technology Otokar ARMA: Superior Mobility and Protection

The Otokar’s ARMA armoured combat Design and Protection protection against ballistic and mine vehicle (ACV) is the newest product fam- Starting in 2007 as a company-funded threats. Modular armour kits can be ily with its 6x6 and 8x8 tactical-wheeled development project for home and mounted rapidly to bolt on to armour, armoured vehicle range. The vehicles export markets, Otokar’s computer- while the crew compartment has fir- are modular multi-wheel configurable aided engineering concept design has ing ports, bullet-proof observation with a high level of ballistic and mine extended through testing, qualification windows and two roof hatches under protection thanks to their high hardness and validation processes to encompass which members enter and leave the ve- monocoque steel hull. mine blast effects, mobility perfor- hicle rapidly via one door in the rear. It ARMA 6x6 and 8x8 have optional am- mances, hydrostatic stability and driv- provides enhanced protection against phibious capabilities, providing supe- ing comfort. The first prototypes were RPGs, EFPs and IEDs. Specially designed rior mobility alongside medium and produced at the beginning of 2009 to seats prevent body injuries to head, high-calibre weapon system integration pass driveline durability, reliability, hot neck, spinal cord and pelvis. options. As an adaptable platform for and cold climate trials, while a mine Optimal Mobility Design evolving mission needs, ARMA is capa- blast mock-up and explosion tests were The engine is located at the right front ble of real battlefield, peace-keeping performed successfully in 2010. of the vehicle, allowing a comparably and human relief operations in the most ARMA vehicles have an architecture en- high internal volume to be efficiently difficult terrain and climatic conditions. abling the integration of a wide range of and ergonomically used because the mission equipment and specific turret internal layout allows the commander systems, with basic monocoque type and personnel to maintain continuous body and double wall V-shaped hull eye contact with each other. structure providing exceptional crew The independent suspension system is enhanced by Run Flat Tires, built-in Central Tyres Inflation System (CTIS) and Anti-locking Brake System (ABS) 79

Arma provides enhanced protection against RPGs, EFPs and IEDs to improve ground mobility and ride Arab Emirates, our establishment of comfort even over the roughest ter- Otokar Land Systems in the country rain. The vehicle’s mobility is further Visit Otokar at two years ago helps us a lot in our re- enhanced with longitudinal and trans- lations with all countries in the region. verse differential locks, with the high IDEX 2019 Through our recent activities, Otokar is power-to-weight ratio coupled with no longer playing only a simple vehicle high ground clearance and approach/ manufacturer and supplier role in GCC, departure angles. but also enjoys its local MRO activities The ARMA is amphibious, driven by two Security Forces for wheeled tactical ve- and even transferring its engineering hydraulically driven propellers in water hicles, our vehicles serve almost 55 dif- and manufacturing capabilities” allowing a high sea-going performance ferent end users in 32 countries. Today Multiple ARMA Variants with pivot turn capability. Standard over 30,000 Otokar military vehicles ARMA 8x8: available in multiple con- equipment includes a hydraulically are in service around the world with figurations, including Personnel Carrier, operated ramp door, rear view camera, an outstanding performance. Among Infantry Fighting Vehicle, Fire Support thermal front camera, air conditioning/ those countries, Bahrain is particularly Vehicle, Mortar Carrier, Short and Me- heater, blackout lighting system and ra- important for Otokar, where many dif- dium Range Air Defence, Mobile Gun dio provisions. ferent vehicle types of wide Otokar- Carrier, Command and Control Vehicle Otokar’s General Manager, Serdar wheeled military range have already with optional amphibious capability. Görgüç, highlights continuing success been serving requirements success- ARMA 6x6: available in multiple con- in export markets, with the company fully since 2002.” figurations, including Personnel Car- able to “strengthen its position in the Görgüç also underlines Otokar’s strong rier, Infantry Fighting Carrier, Command international defence industry with its present in the Gulf region: “We have Post, Ambulance, CBRN reconnaissance, extensive capabilities and wide prod- been serving in GCC countries in an ex- Driver Training and Reconnaissance uct range. Apart from being the lead- tensive manner since early 2000s. Due with optional amphibious capability. ing supplier of the Turkish Military and to our broad activities in the United ARMA provides an adaptable platform 80 ISSUE 564 JAN 2019 Technology

ARMA is amphibious, driven by hydraulically driven propellers in water for evolving modern battlefield needs. high ARMA 6x6 variant has 18,500kg The 450 hp, @2200rpm water-cooled Mission vehicles can integrate varied combat weight, carrying a driver, com- turbo diesel engine capable of running equipment and accessories on the base mander and eight dismounts in a NBC- on either F-34 or F-54 fuel, drives the platform, while flexible design enables protected hull. It is C-130 air transport- wheels through an automatic gearbox easy adoption of a wide range of roles: able in standard configuration with and single-speed transfer box, giving it - Personnel Carrier two steerable front axles enabling a a top speed of 105 km/h and a power/ - Command Vehicle turning radius of 7.85m. weight ratio of 24.32 hp/tonne. The - Reconnaissance / Surveillance Vehicle The vehicle rides on independent hydro- diesel engine also powers the onboard - Radar Vehicle pneumatic suspension, offering respect- 24V DC electrical system, which incor- - Infantry Fighting Vehicle able off-road mobility, while the tyre-run porates two maintenance-free 2x12V, - Mobile Gun Carrier flat capability and central inflation sys- 120 Ah batteries and a 3.3kW converter. - CBRN Reconnaissance Vehicle tem are supplied as standard. The 6x6 The engine is located at the front of - Maintenance and Recovery Vehicle can negotiate a 45-degree approach and the vehicle, allowing use of a compa- - Ambulance departure angles leading onto 60 per rably high internal volume and may be - Anti-Tank Guided Missile Vehicle cent inclines and 30 per cent side-slopes, driven in 6x6 or 6x4 modes depending ARMA 6x6 Functionality but it can also cross 1.2m wide trenches upon the terrain conditions. Driven by The 6.5m long, 2.7m wide and 2.2m and climb over 60cm obstacles. two hydraulic propellers in water for a

Technical Specification ARMA 8X8

Weight: 24,000 kg Length: 7.85 m Width: 2.7 m Height: 2.22 m Speed: 105 km/h maximum road speed; Water speed: 8 km/h Armament: 12,7 mm machine gun circular station, swivel station for 7,62 mm machine gun, or 40 mm grenade launcher or anti-tank missile launcher, weapon systesm 20/30mm The 6.5m long, 2.7m wide and 2.2m high ARMA 6x6 has 18,500kg combat weight or weapon systems 90/105/120 mm 81

ARMA 8x8 is equipped with a special system making it possible to navigate in the dark, fog and smoke weight capable of carrying 12 people, by Al Jasoor Heavy Vehicles Industries, including the driver and the commander, a joint company established by Otokar with the vehicles transportable by rail, and Tawazun in UAE. The Rabdan sea and air (C-130 and larger aircrafts) in Varied Integrated Armament standard configuration. Due to its high payload capacities, the 8x8 IFV of UAE The ARMA 8x8 is equipped with a 450hp ARMA family allows integration of vari- is based on the powerful water-cooled turbo diesel en- ous types of mission equipment and gine having F-34 and F-54 fuel compat- weapon systems from light machine Arma 8x8 ibility. It has an automatic gearbox with gun weapon stations, 7.62mm me- 7 forward and 1 reverse, and a single- dium calibre cannon to 105mm can- high seagoing performance with pivot- speed transfer box with differential lock. non and also 120mm mortar. ARMA turn capability, ballistic and anti-mine ARMA 8x8 is equipped with a special supports weapon stations like open protection is provided by a monocoque system making it possible to navigate cupola, closed turret weapon station, steel hull with all personnel placed on in the dark, fog and smoke without any remote control weapon station, along anti-mine seats. Crew capacity is up to lights on thanks to the thermal camera with medium and high calibre weapon 10 including driver and commander. scanning the road ahead and surround- systems. These weapon stations offer a ARMA 8x8 Functionality ings. Equipped with an amphibious kit, wide range from self-defence to direct Having been unveiled initially at IDEF the vehicle can swim in the water with- fire support capabilities configured ac- Istanbul in May 2011, ARMA 8x8 pro- out the need for any preliminary prepa- cording to customer requirements. duction commenced once orders were rations at a speed of 8 kph. As a registered NATO and United Na- placed and product development The NBC kit offered optionally with tions supplier, the success of Otokar studies had been conducted. Otokar ARMA 8x8 protects the crew against has always been a reference for new or- has continued to produce 8X8 version nuclear, biological and chemical ders. Apart from being the leading sup- of the family since then and the new threats. Indeed, in the past few years, plier of the Turkish Military and Secu- member of ARMA family has already ARMA has proven its performance and rity Forces for wheeled tactical vehicles, taken its place in the market. mobility under diverse conditions in tri- Otokar serves almost 55 different end With its modular platform, the ARMA 8x8 als and capability demonstration runs users in 32 countries. Today numbering can be equipped with different weapon in various GCC countries. over 30,000, Otokar military vehicles and turret systems up to 105mm accord- Furthermore, the Rabdan 8x8 IFV (In- are in service around the world dem- ing to specific requirements. It is an ideal fantry Fighting Vehicle) of UAE is based onstrating outstanding operational platform for anti-tank or anti-aircraft mis- on the Otokar Arma 8x8. Unveiled at performance. sile systems. It has a 26,000 kg combat IDEX 2017, this vehicle is produced Reference Text/Photo: www.otokar.com