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ASEAN Cements Defence and Security Cooperation with Regional Powers : World defence leaders gath- ered in Bangkok for the annual Associa- tion of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM Plus, which include representa- tives from the , , India, Japan, Australia and among others. Security issues highlighted include the push for progress on a South China Sea code of conduct. The ministers and top brass also took time to tour the ongoing Defense and Se- curity 2019 exhibition at the sprawling IM- PACT exhibition grounds at Muang Thong Thani, north of here. With the regional ADMM and ADMM- Plus meetings, as the grouping’s interac- tion with outside powers are known, a slew of agreements were updated and new ones inked to cement and further strengthen co- operation to manage current traditional and non-traditional threats. And, this positive defence diplomacy by ASEAN is conducted continued on page 8 PM Prayut Chan-o-cha receiving courtesy call by ADMM Plus leaders. ASEAN Leaders Tour Defence Exposition Defense & Security 2019 opened with a thunderous roar yesterday by Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwon. The opening of the show this year was unique as it is the first time that the opening ceremony was held at the IMPACT Lakeside, with a dynamic counter-terror demonstration of various units of the Royal Thai Armed Forc- es. Present to watch the extravaganza were defence ministers from the ASEAN states, and representatives of dialogue partners – Australia, China, India, Japan, Russia, South Korea, United States and . Top officials of the , the host nation’s sen- ior law enforcement personnel, and their counterparts from the region and beyond, were also present during the ceremony. The Asean defence ministers and that of the grouping’s dialogue partners are here in to attend the ASEAN Defence continued on page 10 DPM Prawit Wongsuwon being briefed on the latest UAV system.

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Contracted by : Norway - Poland - Malaysia - Germany - Japan - United States Page 4 Defense & Security 2019 ADJ-Today Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Malaysian Companies Ready for Partnership The Malaysian companies in the defence supply chain are here in Bangkok, showing support to regional and global partners all around the world. The participating compa- nies–Advanced Defence Systems, Aero- space Technology Systems Corp (ATSC), HeiTech Padu, Sapura Thales Electronics, and SPS Jaga Systems are ready to wel- come visitors at the Malaysia Pavilion. Also present to lend support to Team Malaysia are government arm Malaysian Industry Council for Defence, Enforcement and Se- Malaysian Minister of Defence Mohamad Sabu. curity (MIDES) and show organisers DSA

Exhibition and Conference, the team be- Sabu. He is accompanied by Deputy Sec- and Chief of Army, Gen Ahmad Hasbullah hind the Defence Services Asia (DSA) se- retary General Development, Ministry of Mohd Nawawi. Minister Mohamad Sabu is ries of exhibitions. The Malaysian delega- Defence, Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, Chief of here to attend the ADMM-Plus which began tion is led by Minister of Defence Mohamad Defence Forces, Gen Zulkifli Zainal Abidin, on Nov 16.▲ Contract Signing for DSA 2020 The Malaysia Pavilion was officially launched during the opening day of the Bangkok show, by Defence Minister, Mohamad Sabu. This was followed by a contracts signing ceremony between DSA Exhibition and Conference and par- ticipating companies for DSA & NATSEC Asia 2020. The companies involved in the contract signing were Advanced Defence Systems, BAE Systems, HF Nurani, Ke- tech Asia, and Mildef International Tech- nologies. Defence minister Mohamad Sabu then took time to visit the exhibits by participating companies at the show. The participating companies at the Ma- laysia Pavilion will hold talks and presenta- tion on their capabilities and the systems and solutions they could offer to the global DSA & NATSEC Asia will return to Kua- held alongside NATSEC Asia, which cov- defence market today, starting at 9.30 am. la Lumpur, Malaysia on April 20-23, 2020. ers law enforcement, public security, and The event will be held at the pavilion itself, This is the 17th edition of the DSA series border control. ADJ is the official publica- located at E13, Challenger hall 2. of exhibition, and the second time it will be tion for DSA 2020.

Page 6 Defense & Security 2019 ADJ-Today Tuesday, November 19, 2019 World’s Leading Firearms from POF Asia Pacific defence market and is ready for strategic partnerships to extend their reach. According to the POF's spokesper- son, the products produced by Pakistan's indigenous company are designed to be state-of-the art and able to compete with the best in the world. With this goal in mind, the company is able to offer high-end military equipment and technologies with long-term commitment for maintenance and support. The company is also able to meet the re- quirements from either Thailand or the rest of the world that need top-end capabilities. Some of products offered in Pakistan Ordnance Factories’ portfolio include small arms (SMG-PK, MP5A2), assault rifles (G3A3 and G3P4), smoke, indicator and explosive grenades, shells and am- Pakistan Ordnance Factories or POF, one tri-service defence show. POF is here to munitions. The company also produce uni- of Pakistan's top defence manufacturers showcase their expertise in arms manufac- forms and personnel protection gear such has been a regular participant at Asian turing. The company is currently one of the as bulletproof and shrapnel vest. defence exhibitions and is again making major defence suppliers for the Pakistan For further enquiries, Pakistan Ordnance its presence known here at Bangkok's top Armed Forces and is now looking at the Factories can be found at booth J11.▲ Airbus Develops Stronger Thai Partnership

The Airbus Group, through its Defence well as the CN235 for troop transport and Bangkok show, highlighting its wide-range and Space and Airbus Helicopters has parachuting training. of defence, space, and products developed a long-standing successful Airbus also developed and built and services. Visitors to the Airbus cooperation with Thailand. The company’s Thailand’s THEOS-1 Earth observation exhibition stand can get information about equipment and solutions are in service satellite, which was launched in 2008. the company’s comprehensive range of with the Royal Thai Armed Forces, as This satellite, which continues to deliver military helicopters, defence and space the military boosts its modernisation high quality imagery four years after its solutions. Exhibit include scale models drive throughout the years. The Royal expected end of life, is used for missions of the high-performance H145M, the Thai Army operates the C295 turboprop including agricultural and coastal multi-mission H175, the combat-proven aircraft for cargo and troop transport monitoring, forestry management, and H225M, the new-generation A400M missions, as well as the H125M and H145 flood risk management. THEOS-2 based military airlifter, the highly-versatile C295, helicopters for armed reconnaissance and on Airbus’ AstroBus-S satellite, and can as well as the THEOS-2 earth observation utility missions. The deliver 0.5m ground resolution imagery, is satellite. Visitors will also get an immersive operates the H225M helicopters to perform scheduled to be launched in 2021. experience navigating through a variety combat missions, Thailand is also the location of an Airbus of simulated aircraft configurations with while the Royal Thai operates a flight operations services centre and a Airbus’H145M equipped with HForce - the fleet of H145M as transport helicopter. regional maintenance, repair and overhaul latest-generation Airbus weapon system - And this partnership expands to the law (MRO) centre for helicopters, employing a via virtual reality. enforcement agency as well. The Royal total of over 90 highly qualified technicians Airbus’ senior officials welcome visitors Thai Police operates the AS365 N3+, and engineers. to their stand, R11 to discuss more on H155 and H175 helicopters for search Hence, as a mark of support to the long- partnership opportunities.▲ and rescue and passenger transport, as standing partnership, Airbus returns to the

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ADMM Plus leaders at the meeting. continued from page 1..ADMM.. Gen Wei Fenghe, the two countries agreed remarks, Gen Prawit who is in charge of amidst the background of an international to work together to promote defence coop- security affairs, thanked Asean defence trade war, nuclear power rivalry and uncer- eration through various activities including ministers for the continuity of close co-op- tain economic climes. visits, training and studies, intelligence li- eration under Thailand’s chairmanship and Ahead of the 6th ADMM Retreat and aison, news and information sharing and hoped looked forward to further ties in the the 6th ADMM-Plus, Thailand on Nov 17 military capacity building, said Defence future. signed a joint vision statement on defence Ministry spokesman Lt Gen Kongcheep “I hope we will drive our cooperation with the US and memorandums of under- Tantravanich. among members and work with our dia- standing (MoUs) on defence cooperation In a similar MoU signed by Gen Prayut logue partners under Asean centrality,” he with Japan and China. It was also report- and Japanese Defence Minister Taro Kono, said. Prawit also underlined the importance ed that issues discussed at the meetings the countries agreed to exchange military of strengthening regional defence cooper- included the South China Sea dispute and visits, military news and information, views ation to keep up with the fast development Rohingya crisis, although no details of their and knowledge on several levels, said Lt of technology. debates or decisions has emerged. Gen Kongcheep. “As technology development connects Both sides also agreed to step-up de- the countries up more closely and spurs Strengthening the Defence Alliance fence cooperation through joint exercises; development in other areas, at the same Signed by Prime Minister and Defence Min- studies and research; deployment of main- time it leaves the door wide open to trans- ister Prayut Chan-o-cha and US Secretary tenance forces and military equipment and national criminals and terrorists,” said Gen of Defence Mark Esper, the Thai-US Joint technology; and development of the de- Prawit. Vision Statement 2020 recognised the im- fence industry, he said. The region’s security environment is portance of sustained security cooperation, In a meeting with Russian deputy min- changing rapidly and new forms of security including education and training, capaci- ister of defence Alexander Fomin, both threat are emerging, he said, adding that ty-building, interoperability and modernisa- countries appreciated their cooperation in this underlines the importance of adjusting tion of defence and security institutions to national defence as well as military medical the region’s defence cooperation. strengthen the Thai-US defence alliance. centres and humanitarian assistance de- The agenda of Asean defence minis- According to the statement, both sides velopment, Lt Gen Kongcheep said. ters covered both internal and regional also recognise and seek to maintain Ase- Australian Defence Minister Linda Reyn- issues that affect the grouping. The main an centrality and the important role of Ase- olds also hailed cooperation with the Asean topics would be a security co-operation an-led regional security architecture in pro- regional grouping especially on maritime within Asean and regional issues in their moting mutual trust and confidence-building security and anti-terrorism, Lt Gen Kong- concerns, including the South China Sea for regional peace and stability. cheep said. dispute. The nations reaffirm the importance of Asean defence ministers still voiced con- the US-Thailand defence treaty alliance ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting cerns over the South China Sea row, but for the 21st century and note that defence Retreat they are optimistic about the progress of ties complement all elements of their much Ten defence ministers from Southeast the Code of Conduct which could help build broader relationship, including strong diplo- Asian nations on Nov 17 held an informal peace and stability in the region. matic, economic and cultural ties. meeting in Bangkok with regional issues, The ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting They also committed to strengthening including the South China Sea and Rohing- (ADMM) Retreat and the 6th ADMM-Plus all these important partnerships in order to ya crisis on their agenda. are taking place in Bangkok, Thailand from achieve greater peace in the Indo-Pacific Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is Nov 16-19. Concluding the 6th ADMM Plus, region and beyond. also defence minister but assigned Depu- will receive the role of ADMM and Under the Thai-Chinese MoU, signed by ty Prime Minister Gen Prawit to chair the ADMM-Plus Chair from Thailand. ▲ Gen Prayut and Chinese Defence Minister ADMM retreat meeting. In his opening นความไ剉้เป踱ีย樹ของคุณัر踱ั樹ป踱ะ ™ลผลิต舱ัณ䙌์ SPIKEูرต踱ะ ਵปนา鸸ุธ่ นา鸸ำ ิ娵่รุ�นที่่ � 5 ที่่ใ⩉้งานไ剉้หลาย� 鸸ัต娵ุประสงቌ์ ารสืบที่อ剉ตาำ นานแห�งቌ鸸ามแม�นยาสำ ูงر

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Acquisition of Aeronautics technological richness, proven systems, RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems, de- FAEL’s long term strategy to evaluate and infrastructure and resources, financial ro- veloper and manufacturer of some of the implement new areas of growth, including bustness, and most importantly, our ex- world’s most ground-breaking technologies by M&A of unmanned platform companies. cellent human capital, is a force-multiplier, for air, land, naval, space and cyber appli- Aeronautics will take part in some of RA- guaranteed to be of high technological and cations, announces it has completed, with FAEL’s innovation projects, with a vision to strategic value in helping us to reach our its partner, Avichai Stolero, the acquisition increase mutual growth, explore new mar- goals. I would also like to thank all the peo- of Aeronautics, one of Israel’s leading de- kets, and provide end-to-end solutions in ple involved in the process, as well as our velopers of unmanned aerial systems. the low-tier aerial domain, relying on best partner, Avichai Stolero.” Heading an industry group focused on practices, mutual expertise and capabili- RAFAEL Chairman of the Board of Direc- unmanned solutions, systems and subsys- ties, to create new synergies and solutions. tors, Dr Uzi Landau, “I would like to express tems, Aeronautics provides integrated turn- RAFAEL President and CEO, Maj Gen my gratitude and appreciation to the em- key solutions based on unmanned systems (retd) Yoav Har-Even, “We are proud and ployees and management of RAFAEL and platforms, payloads and communications look forward to working with Aeronautics’ Aeronautics for their work and cooperation for defence and civil applications. scientists and engineers who bring with and for the successful completion of this RAFAEL will hold 50% of Aeronautics, them vast experience, know-how and acquisition process. I wish us all the best with partner Avichai Stolero, holding the unique technologies, some of the world’s of luck with our new future endeavours and other half. The move comes as part of RA- best. Connecting those with RAFAEL’s challenges.”▲ ASEAN Top Brass Feted Dynamic Counter-Terror Demo

continued from page 1..Asean.. Ministers’ Meeting Retreat, and the 6th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus). The two events are held back-to-back with Defense & Security 2019 exhibition. Thailand hosts the Meeting this year as the 34th Asean chair. The objective of ADMM-Plus is to seek collaborations in terms of security with Ministries of Defence of countries outside the region. With the theme “Advancing Partnership for Sustainability”, Thailand aims at creating ASEAN as a people-centred community that focuses on the future. The Bangkok show will run from Nov 18-21 at the IMPACT Exhibi- tion Centre. More than 200 official delegates consisting of ministers of defence, chiefs of armed forces and high-ranking government of- ficials from 35 countries along with over 400 military and internal se- curity equipment manufacturers from 40 countries are in attendance. The show is definitely getting bigger this time around– more than 35% larger than the previous edition.▲

Counter Terror Demo by Thai Defense & Security 2019 ADJ-Today Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Page 11

ASELSAN’s IHTAR Anti-Drone System Designed to counter the lightest, small- capabilities. IHTAR uses the ACAR radar as est and the least detectable air platforms the primary search and track sensor. ACAR has within the air defence domain, IHTAR the capacity to detect and follow mini and micro keeps users safe against the most de- UAVs under all-weather conditions during day vious threats coming “out of the blue”. and night. It has multiple and automatic target Being in the market for a relatively short tracking in 360° continuous or sectoral sweeping period, IHTAR proves itself to be a per- with classification capability for low false alarm fect fit for evolving drone threats ina rates. The electro-optic suite provides an addi- wide-range of use concepts. The system tional eye for the operator for identification and is currently deployed to a number of de- auto-tracking in complex environments. IHTAR fence and security forces in Turkey and uses GERGEDAN RF jamming system to in- to several international customers, with terfere radio-controlled devices, radios, GPS/ applications ranging from force to VIP GLONASS receiv- protection, critical infrastructure security ers, wi-fi, ISM bands, to mobile rapid deployment. ASELSAN designed IHTAR counter-UAS to detect, track and prevent UAS threats at the mini and micro classification, which may be close in size to a hand span, cruising at the speed of an automatic grenade with lethal payloads. GSM900/1800, 3G The IHTAR system provides efficient and 4G frequencies. protection, thanks to its seamless in- IHTAR C2 software consists of tegrated design of detection (radar), state-of-the-art algorithms for fast and tracking (radar and electro-optic), deci- accurate decision-making, given that the sion making–threat evaluation (C2) and threat may cause damage within sec- pre-emptive (jammer) subsystem and onds after being detected.▲

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eurenco.com Page 12 Defense & Security 2019 ADJ-Today Tuesday, November 19, 2019 A Moment with Alberto Pietra, Leonardo’s Senior Vice President Asia and Far East Product Marketing and Strategic Campaigns Leonardo is back at the Bangkok show, with a range of world-renowned products that encompass the land, sea, and air domains. ADJ Today talks to the company’s Senior Vice President Asia and Far East Product Marketing and Strategic Campaigns, Alberto Pietra to gain some insights on the type of partnership that the Italian heavyweight could offer to governments in the region.

ADJ Today: After rounds of positive response on Leonar- do’s family of products here in Asia-Pacific, what are the company’s aim for the show this year? Alberto: Leonardo is putting a big effort in Asia-Pacific; this market has real defence and security re- designing and integrating mission and de- been tried, tested and proven by militaries quirements to face with and we believe is fence systems on ships (combat systems), all around the world. What drives this suc- very promising, so we are expanding our and a FREMM model will be present cess? presence in many countries, including Thai- to display this capability. Additionally, we Alberto: Our products are conceived to de- land, where we are going to open a brand see a potential market for training aircraft, a liver the best “on ground” protection to our new office in Bangkok. Specifically, in Thai- sector we are spearheading with our basic customers, this is our priority. land, we have been promoting with success M-345 and advanced M-346 trainers. A key Leonardo differentiator is our avail- our helicopters and air defence systems. ability to create long-term partnerships We see opportunities also in the naval ADJ Today: With the uncertainty in the with our customers, starting with the Italian and maritime sectors, with operational global economic climate in recent times, MoD, so that their modernisation plans be- needs in the whole region, where we are what do you feel is required by the Asia-Pa- come opportunities to increase industrial known as one of the leaders in this domain. cific militaries to boost their defence mod- and technological capabilities in a key, high Leonardo has attended (as the only big ernisation programmes? Return On Investment sector, such as aer- company), the International Maritime Con- Alberto: Among the most sought after ospace and defence. ference 2019 in Sri Lanka last October. It is capabilities in the region here is what is a conference focused on maritime security, called maritime domain awareness. This ADJ Today: Transfer of technology is the non-traditional threats and challenges that includes blue water surveillance, anti-sub- key word nowadays to initiate partnership countries in the regions are facing. marine warfare, patrol of exclusive eco- with prospective markets not only in the Leonardo has also attended a recent nomic zones, anti- and smuggling Asia-Pacific, but also throughout the world. important seminar in Dhaka, Bangladesh and so on. All these activities require the Could you tell our readers on Leonardo’s which focused on enhancing air connectiv- coordination of multiple platforms and sen- plans to support military modernisation pro- ity and safety. Both civil and military cus- sors, ranging from underwater to space. grammes here in the region? tomers operate our radar systems in many Leonardo can offer all such systems, and Alberto: Our approach is collaborative; countries in the region. on top of that we have the know-how and we consider our customers partners be- experience on operating them in synergy fore clients, so we want to share with them ADJ Today: What are the products that through a system, so that all the informa- the solution tailored to their specific needs. you will be highlighting at the show? tion are gathered seamlessly, regardless if One of the aspects of such collaboration is Alberto: We provide both integrated solu- they come from a satellite or from a patrol to find out ToT tasks to set up partnership tion and sub-systems/equipment. I wish aircraft. We offer a real integrated, modular with the local industry and also in order for certainly to highlight our ground and ship- and flexible capability. the end user to have a prompt serviceabil- based air defence products, RAT31 and ity, having an indigenous capability to sup- Kronos radars. Leonardo is a leader in ADJ Today: Leonardo’s products have port our assets.▲ Defense & Security 2019 ADJ-Today Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Page 13 KONGSBERG Unveils Vanguard, A Game Changer in Naval Operations Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (KONGSBERG) in a Sept 29 ceremony in Oslo unveiled a new naval ship design called Vanguard. The concept combines long experience in both the maritime and naval sectors to de- sign a platform that meets modern threats and demands for safety, security, economy and environment. The Vanguard couples Kongsberg’s knowledge, technology and systems to- gether with the competence coming from the Norwegian Maritime and Offshore In- dustry. The Vanguard fulfils the needs of coastal nations for both military and civil- ian operations, such as search and rescue, harbour and assets protection, subsea sur- vey, exercising authority and sovereignty, anti-access/area-denial, anti-submarine warfare and mine clearance, and detection and disposal. Vanguard, by design, is highly adaptable ture to integrate and take advantage of new “The Vanguard by Kongsberg represents and capable of fulfilling a multitude of roles. technology as it becomes available. a game-changer in naval operations. Com- It is designed with a multi-role hangar for To offer extremely capable yet affordable bining our experience from the maritime, air, surface and sub-surface assets. Easily military vessels, Vanguard is based on civilian offshore and naval sectors, this innovative interchangeable mission modules and ex- and commercial ship design, combined with concept provides an adaptable and afforda- tensive use of unmanned vehicles enables flexible military mission packs. This approach ble solution to meet the operational needs quick change of operational roles. The Van- represents significant cost savings as com- of coastal nations,” says Eirik Lie, President guard is also based on an open architec- pared to traditional military bespoke solutions. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS.▲ Page 14 Defense & Security 2019 ADJ-Today Tuesday, November 19, 2019 ANKA–Eye for Asia’s Maritime Surveillance Asia’s maritime domain is vital for glob- the ANKA advanced Medium Altitude Long Turkish Aerospace continues its ef- al commerce, and a critical part of the Endurance (MALE)-class unmanned aerial forts to meet the country’s demand for region’s economic growth. The impor- system. unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems. tance of Asia-Pacific sea lanes for global The company introduced the ANKA trade cannot be overstated. Eight of the Technologically Advanced System Blok-B UAV, which has an endurance of world’s 10 busiest container ports are in As it has been well-known, Turkish Aero- more than 24 hours, a payload capacity the Asia-Pacific region, and almost 30% space is one of the key companies that are of 200kg and can fly at a maximum alti- of the world’s maritime trade transits the active in research and development works tude of 30,000ft. By benefiting from the South China Sea annually. Approximate- to create highly innovative technology for capabilities of ANKA-B, TAI also devel- ly two-thirds of the world’s oil shipments the world’s armed forces. Among the key oped ANKA-S that can be controlled via transit through the to the products that the company offers to boost satellite and has a task range of thou- Pacific, and more than 15 million barrels maritime domain awareness is the ANKA sands of kilometres. of oil passed through the Malacca Strait unmanned system. The platform performs per day. day and night, all-weather reconnaissance, The Eye for Turkey, and Beyond Recognising the growing complexities target detection/identification and intelli- ANKA is currently in service with various in the maritime domain, militaries in the gence missions with its EO/IR and SAR units of the under Asia-Pacific have been highly vigilant in payloads, featuring autonomous flight ca- different geographical and environmental looking for the best platform to safeguard pability including automatic take-off and conditions. Turkish Aerospace, which left the vast territory of their exclusive eco- landing. ANKA incorporates a heavy-fuel its mark in various defence shows in Asia nomic zones (EEZ). Therefore, to boost engine and electro-expulsive ice protection in the past several years, will continue its the maritime surveillance capability of system with an advanced ground control export negotiations for the ANKA system, the armed forces, especially here in the station and dual datalink allowing oper- which have gained interest among Asian region, Turkish Aerospace came up with ational security and ease. The system is countries–mostly consists of maritime expandable with a Transportable Image states. The full-scale replica of the UAV Exploitation Station, Radio Relay, Remote has been a spotlight in several events in Video Terminal and SATCOM. Southeast Asia for the past several years. Turkish Aerospace was reported to have several negotiations with the Asian states for the UAV to fulfil the requirements for maritime surveillance.▲

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19 NOVEMBER 0900-1000 hrs Welcome Reception Hosted by Permanent Secretary for Defence Jupiter 5-7 By Invitation 1000-1700 hrs Exhibition/Courtesy Call/ Technical Seminar/Demonstrations 1200-1330 hrs Official Lunch Hosted by Commander-in-Chief, VIP Luncheon Area By Invitation 1700-1930 hrs Networking Reception Hosted by Chief of Defence Forces Portal Ballroom By Invitation

20 NOVEMBER 1000-1700 hrs Exhibition/Courtesy Call/ Technical Seminar/Demonstrations Challenger 1-2 1200-1330 hrs Official Lunch Hosted by Commander-in-Chief, Royal Thai Air Force VIP Luncheon Area By Invitation 1300-1530 hrs International Seminar Organised by Ministry of Defence Jupiter 11-12 Pre-Registration

21 NOVEMBER 1000-1700 hrs Exhibition/Courtesy Call/Technical Seminar/Demonstrations Challenger 1-2 1200-1330 hrs Official Lunch Presided Over by Commander-in-Chief, VIP Luncheon Area By Invitation Defense & Security 2019 ADJ-Today Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Page 15 BAE Systems Supplies Royal Thai Navy OPV In June 2017, the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has laid down the keel for its second 90m OPV, which it is building in collaboration with BAE Systems. The RTN has a requirement for six 90-metre of the type. The RTN’s first OPV, HTMS Krabi, was commissioned in August 2013 and built at the Mahidol Adu- lyadej dockyard through co-operation with BAE Systems. The OPV was procured in 2009, and the contract for second OPV, worth $170 million was signed in February 2016 between the RTN and BAE Systems. The vessel was built by Bangkok Dock and was commissioned in the second half of 2018. The new offshore patrol vessel is an evolution of the 80-metre River-class ves- sels used by the UK Royal Navy. Hunter-class are a new class of multi-mission frigates being developed by perform a range of missions, the frigates will BAE Systems Australia for the Royal Aus- be primarily used for anti-submarine warfare construction of nine vessels. BAE stated that tralian Navy (RAN), under the Future Frigate (ASW) along with air defence, anti-surface the head contract signed with the govern- or SEA 5000 programme. Also referred to as warfare (ASuW), surveillance and intelli- ment contains detailed scope for the design Global Combat Ship Australia during the de- gence, interdiction, and humanitarian assis- and engineering work necessary to facilitate sign competition, the frigate is the Austral- tance and disaster relief operations. the start of prototyping in 2020. Construction ian version of Type-26 global combat ship In December 2018, the Australian gov- of the first ship is expected to begin with a under construction for the Royal Navy. The ernment has awarded a contract to BAE steel cutting ceremony in Adelaide in 2022. multi-mission frigates will replace the exist- Systems’ subsidiary ASC Shipbuilding for BAE Systems has acquired ASC Shipbuild- ing ANZAC-class frigates, which entered the development of RAN’s Hunter-class frig- ing after the latter structurally separated service with the RAN in 1996. Designed to ates. The contract includes the design and from shipbuilding company ASC.▲

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Counter terror demonstration in progress.

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ADMM Plus leaders witnessing the dynamic demonstration.

Thai special forces in action! Page 18 Defense & Security 2019 ADJ-Today Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Insight on DSM Dyneema with Nicole Ng, Regional Business Manager, Personal Protection, Asia-Pacific Returning to the Bangkok show is DSM of innovative Dyneema next-generation ar- Dyneema, with their state-of-the art armour mour technologies and solutions. We remain technology, seeking enhanced partner- highly committed to bringing new technolog- ships with military and law enforcement ical dimensions aimed at enabling defence agencies, as well as those in the global and law enforcement personnel to be better supply chain here in the region. ADJ Today protected while enhancing operational capa- sits with the company’s Regional Business bilities for any situation on the front line.

Manager, Nicole Ng where she talks about ADJ Today: Aside from protection products how DSM Dyneema technology fits the for the military forces, DSM Dyneema also requirements of the armed forces and the cater for the needs of other law enforcement security agencies all over the world. forces such as the police, security forces and even firefighters. Can you elaborate ADJ Today: Can you brief us on DSM more on that? Dyneema’s latest products and its impact on Nicole: DSM is dedicated to using Dynee- the military forces today? ma, the world’s strongest fibre, to help pro- Nicole: For military personnel in high-risk tect the men and women responsible for environments, armour made with Dynee- A ballistic protection insert panel made keeping communities around the world safe. ma technologies is raising the protection with Dyneema Force Multiplier Technology The strength and versatility of Dyneema benchmark by providing maximum protec- meets the NIJ 0101.04 Level 3+ standard at make it ideal for a variety of applications tion in a lighter, more flexible solution that a weight of less than 1kg. It is the lightest which enable high-performing solutions that enhances user comfort and mobility. As new and thinnest product in the market today provide varying levels of personal and vehi- ballistic threats emerge, we (DSM) have the that can stop multi hit shots from an AK47 cle protection for military, law enforcement resources and expertise necessary to create (7.62x39mm MSC ammunition) without and first responder personnel. new usage applications to help protect those the need for a strikeface which increases DSM’s purpose is to protect people and that depend on it every day. weight. the environment they live in because we be- Our industry-leading, Dyneema Force In helmets, Dyneema Force Multiplier lieve all life is precious. In fact, armour made Multiplier Technology delivers breakthrough Technology enables designs protecting with Dyneema currently protects 1 million polymer science, next-generation fibre against 9mm FMJ handgun ammunition and first responders globally. technology and unique unidirectional engi- fragments to weigh as light as about 1kg. neering to deliver a radical step change in Because of its ability to reduce long-term ef- ADJ Today: DSM Dyneema has been a armour innovation. Since its introduction, fects to both users and the planet, Dyneema regular here in Defense & Security series of Dyneema Force Multiplier Technology has goes further than all other ballistic protection exhibitions. Tell us about your participation garnered many achievements, including materials. Its lightweight construction helps here and what is DSM Dyneema showcas- being used in many prestigious, high-profile mitigate injuries associated with the cumula- ing? What are your expectations? soft and hard armour systems and winning tive effect of daily armour use. Nicole: DSM is highlighting its latest and multiple awards for innovation. diverse range of technologies and solutions Some of the high profile programmes in- ADJ Today: What are your views on the for developing next-generation body armour, clude the Generation II Soldier Plate Carrier current body armour market especially in the including the award-winning and patented System by the US Army, as well as for law Asian region and how can DSM Dyneema’s Dyneema Force Multiplier Technology and enforcement agencies such as the New York products benefit the Asian armed forces? Dyneema Anti-Stab Technology. Police Department and Los Angeles Police Nicole: The Asia-Pacific region has seen These products and technology plat- Department, plus various elite European law an upward and progressive pace in defence forms offer higher ballistic and multi-threat enforcement units. spending over the years, with many coun- protection at a lighter weight, with greater tries focusing on upgrading to newer tech- user comfort and mobility. The range of per- ADJ Today: DSM Dyneema has been go- nologies, boosting their defence moderni- sonal protection applications on display in- ing quite advanced with its technologies. sations and equipping their armed forces. cludes vests, inserts and helmets made with Can you elaborate on this and how does this As a result, domestic and regional defence Dyneema which provides increased protec- technology would benefit the military? industries are also seeing a growth in size tion (higher threat protection, multi-threat Nicole: Dyneema continues to be the lead- and sophistication. protection, more protection areas) at a light- ing global innovative brand of choice for In line with global armouring trends and er weight, with greater comfort and freedom ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene soldier modernisation programmes, specific of movement. In addition, we are show- (UHMwPE) fibre, UD and fabrics used in requirements for body armour are also in- casing the latest vehicle protection armour high performance and lightweight ballistic creasing in this region. These include higher concepts which are able to meet increasing and stab protection applications for body protection performance and additional body protection needs at a lighter weight versus and vehicle armour. area protection at a lighter weight, as well as traditional solutions like aramids, steel, and In body armour, Dyneema Force Multi- protecting against a wider range of threats. ceramics. plier Technology can reduce the weight by In addition, quality, reliability and durability For the first time, we are also showcasing up to 30% without sacrificing ballistic pro- are also key requirements for qualification. our advanced helmet solutions–our newest tection, while enhancing comfort and agility DSM Dyneema continues to be at the innovations are able to offer maximum pro- with fewer layers of material and increased forefront of ballistic protection materials in- tection at weights previously unachievable flexibility. novation with our ever-expanding portfolio in helmet applications.▲ Defense & Security 2019 ADJ-Today Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Page 19 of C10C Ministry Defence Z06 Z02 W35 Z04

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