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Cleared for take-off – Lightning II heads back to sea

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Chief of Defence Materiel ‘Two cons ortia really want to win this’ Chief of Defence ‘Outline proposals from both Materiel tells MPs GOCO bidders and DE&S+ are the companies being evaluated’ interested in running the future DE&S will 'vie with one another I was very pleased to be able counterparts. These people are very extensively' in the to give evidence about the engineers, project/programme need for change in the way managers, contract specialists coming competition that DE&S is managed to two and finance professionals; Parliamentary Committees at these roles are in strong the beginning of last month. Chief of Defence Materiel Bernard Gray demand in private industry told a committee taking evidence on the One was the Public Bills meaning that DE&S is not Defence Reform Bill that he was content Committee, which is looking at properly equipped to negotiate with the number of bidders involved in the the Defence Reform Bill, and effectively in this market. Materiel Strategy programme. the second was the House of In the meantime work on the he said in response to questions from Commons Defence Committee. Materiel Strategy is continuing the Public Bills Committe in the houses of I was able to give MPs to push forward. Outline Parliament: “i have three. in the way that on both committees some proposals from both GOCO i think about the proposition and i quite detail about areas in which like the formulation, we are running a bidders and DE&S+ are being competition in the private sector, but we the Materiel Strategy has evaluated. The DE&S+ team has highlighted the need for are also running a competition with the recently developed its design public sector. So the De&S+ model is very significant change in the way we for an improved relationship real and i invest a lot of time in trying to do our business, including how with the military customer strengthen that proposition and to force it we recruit, retain and support and is working on a new ahead to be as good as it possibly can be. our staff, our relationship with organisational structure and “Would i like more bidders? Yes, the rest of the MOD and the integrated set of core business we would always like those, but there costs to MOD of the status quo. are constraints in this competition in processes. that we are looking for a highly-skilled Whichever of the two We have been talking to potential routes for the future organisation. You cannot just have the Treasury and the Cabinet anybody walking in. There are potentially of DE&S is selected – either Office about the kinds of Human a GOCO or DE&S+ solution – I four, five or six worldwide companies that Resources freedoms that would are of a scale to do this, and we have hired am convinced that we will need be open to DE&S under both the one of them on our side of the bid. considerable change in these potential GOCO and the DE&S+ “i am happy that the two consortia areas. both really want to win this. Although I also explained to MPs models. These freedoms do exist, because in some other nobody in the world has quite done this at that DE&S staff are not able this scale yet, a lot of other countries are to speak truth to power. I parts of the public sector staff very interested in what we are doing. i am think it is widely recognised work on different terms to the sure that they will vie with one another that there are examples in mainstream Civil Service – very extensively to win this. As i said, i am recent history of where that good examples are teachers also pushing De&S+ very hard.” has not served the interests and doctors. Mr Gray told MPs on the committee All this is steady progress during the hearing on 5th September of the MOD. Pressure can that only eight per cent of De&S’ annual be applied to DE&S staff to as we look ahead to the development of the Main Gate expenditure went on staff costs and provide information they are running costs; the remainder was split not immediately equipped to Business Case next year. approximately half and half on buying provide or agree on courses Alongside this work I was new equipment and supporting existing of action that they are not pleased to see announcements equipment. immediately equipped to of DE&S project activity during he said De&S did not currently possess endorse. This pressure can the DSEI 2013 defence and the skills to negotiate effectively with prove extremely difficult, if not security exhibition including industry and that the organisation’s staff impossible, to resist as there is an order for further Foxhound faced difficulty dealing with powerful vehicles and contracts for vested interests in the MoD and needed to very little protection against it. be able to speak truth to power. I said that DE&S is losing helicopter engine maintenance “Depending on the particular job and some of its most talented and for production of the new skill-level and so on, we are something people to industry because, naval air defence system Sea between a quarter and three quarters depending upon post, they Ceptor, which will be fitted underpaid relative to industry. That are paid significantly less in to the Royal Navy’s Type 23 means that i am losing my most talented comparison with their industry frigates. people to industry, particularly at a level news 7 ‘Two cons ortia really want to win this’ Left: Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology (second from right), joins officials from General Dynamics at the DSEI exhibition at ExCel in London last month. It was announced an additional 24 Foxhound vehicles would be bought for the British Army in a new £23 million contract. Foxhound is designed and built in the UK by General Dynamics Land Systems: Force Protection Europe.

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MINISTER FOR Defence managing the Naval bases would and would not go into a GOCO. Outsourcing Equipment, Support and be devolved to the Royal Navy. The remainder of DE&S Technology Philip Dunne told The Minister said he was also would be expected to be within MPs on the committee that anticipating that people in the the scope of a GOCO. Of those, will take approximately 17,000 people information systems and services a proportion could be military now in DE&S would reduce to activities – the IT management personnel on secondment to the staff totals about 14,500 by 2015 with a activity – would be transferred GOCO. large part of the reduction due out of DE&S. The Minister also said the to the outsourcing of logistics, Approximately one third single-source contracts elements to required commodities and services of the people involved in what of the Bill were extremely activity. the MOD calls functional important in rebalancing the levels – He said he anticipated that, directorates, such as finance and relationship between the MOD by the time a decision on the commercial teams, would be and its principal contractors and future of DE&S was taken, the retained within the MOD to form were expected to lead to savings Minister people who were within DE&S part of the intelligent customer, of about £200 million a year.

in their 30s when they start to have family Barry Burton told the Committee that employment models to give us the freedom responsibilities and bills,” he said. discussions had taken place with the to be able to run what Mr Gray describes Speaking about the difficulties that Treasury and Cabinet office on the kind of as a rather different sort of business, could be faced by staff, Mr Gray said that human Resources freedoms that might be moving away from policy generation into people could be put under pressure by possible for both De&S+ and a potential programme management, engineering vested interests within the MoD and had Government owned Contractor operated and things like that, in a rather different very little protection should they try to (GoCo) entity. way.” raise the issue within the department. he said: “however, in both sides of the Mr Gray praised his own team and De&S Director Materiel Strategy options for the Materiel Strategy – both told the committee the team working on the De&S+ and the negotiations on GoCo proposals was the GoCo – strong. we have been he said: “it has a very significant very clear with amount of my time; the commercial ‘I am losing my most talented people Treasury and director of the MoD, Mr Les Mosco, is Cabinet office leading the negotiations on our part – he is to industry, particularly at a level c o l l e a g u e s our most senior commercial officer – and in their 30s when they start to have that part of we have a very strong team, led by Barry, the deal here doing the detailed work. family responsibilities and bills’ is to explore “We are confident that we have a high- how far we quality team to go out there and negotiate can push the this in the first place.” 8 news

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The contract builds on the work already under way DE&S+ – the alternative to provide the same system for Artful, Audacious and Anson. SEA will work with partners to GOCO starts to firm up Aish Technologies, Selex ES and Thales The TeAM designing De&S+, the delegations and authorities UK to deliver the systems. the public sector-owned and needed to enable the operating operated comparator to a future model to be its most effective. Government owned Contractor Another key area of focus Rivet cost operated De&S, has achieved its over the coming months will be THE unit cost first major milestone. refining the costs and benefits of an Airseeker The team has produced intelligence an outline proposition which gathering aircraft – sets out the key features of the the first will enter proposed future operating 'No organisation is service next year – model and, at a high level, the will be around £180 exactly like DE&S' changes that would need to million, according to figures released in happen to achieve it. Parliament. The cost in developing the proposition of training Airseeker the team drew on internal and model associated with the air and ground external experts. proposition. crew is around £18 “We wanted to ensure that Dr Neale added: “We have million from 2010- we drew on expertise and good been busy working out our 11 to 2013-14. Three ideas from within De&S, as approach to costs and benefits. aircraft, known by Liesl Neale the US as Rivet Joint well as learning from other We have been working closely and based on the organisations both within with colleagues in Performance Boeing RC-135, are Government and in the private Development improvement who being procured by sector,” said Dr Liesl Neale, head which has informed our design.” are helping us to develop a robust DE&S for the RAF of the De&S+ team at Abbey The outline proposition approach to quantifying the as replacements for Wood. forms the basis for the next impact our proposed changes the Nimrod R1. "We have also talked to phase of work during which the will have. academics from Cranfield team will put flesh on the bones “As with the GoCo bids, Flight figures University, who work on of the design and turn ideas into the De&S+ proposition will be acquisition issues. No practical plans for making the required to deliver a fully-costed MINISTER for organisation is exactly like De&S, changes happen. proposal which sets out the hard Defence Equipment, but we have looked at aspects of They will also be discussing financial benefits, as well as any Support and how other organisations operate with colleagues in MoD, business improvement benefits Technology Philip Dunne has in order to identify best practice Cabinet office and Treasury we expect to deliver.” announced plans to increase commercial flights from RAF Northolt within the THE MOD is looking to establish closer The MOD is working to strengthen current capacity Working links between the UK and overseas biological security through its UK of 40 movements laboratories and networks to strengthen Biological Engagement Programme. a day with a cap of to fight biological security. A number of projects were funded 12,000 a year. Up to Natural disease outbreaks and last year. This year the Defence Science 31st July there were the release of infectious agents are risks to and Technology Laboratory’s Centre 5,116 commercial global security. Infectious diseases remain for Defence Enterprise is calling for movements – either bio- a major concern, and can cause social more proposals from companies via a a take-off or landing and economic disruption for millions of submission to the Centre’s website by – at Northolt. threat people. 28th October.

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Defence Secretary’s DE&S plays its part in keynote speech: page 11 exhibition success Major DE&S announcements: De&S STAff were out in force as more than 1,500 page 12 exhibitors made Defence and Security equipment international (DSei) at exCel in London, the largest event of its kind and an ideal opportunity for F-35 Lightning II international armed forces to meet industry and trials: discuss their equipment needs. pages 22 and 23 “This exhibition is an excellent example of the opportunities we can create by Government Sea Ceptor and industry working hand-in-hand to a shared objective, and you will have the Government’s full contract: Praise for support in generating the contacts and the sales DE&S: from pages 24 and 25 you seek in the next few days,” said Minister for Paul Hamilton Defence equipment, Support and Technology Philip Dunne in his opening speech. he also emphasised MoD’s support for the Defence Growth Partnership, for which the strategic document Securing Prosperity was launched on 9th PM backs September. vision for This initiative is designed to identify the defence protect the technology advantage of the UK Armed sector's core strengths and set out how both forces.” growth government and industry will work together to Paul hamilton, head of industrial Policy and one maximise the UK’s competitive advantage to boost of the MoD speakers at DSei, added: “it was good PRIME MINISTER David British jobs, trade and growth. to see so many examples of battle-winning leading Cameron has backed a on the MoD contribution to the four-day DSei, edge capability on display. DSei is a really good new joint government Director General exports Susanna Mason said: showcase for the best that defence industry has to and industry vision for growth in the UK “DSei allowed us to show the variety of work we do offer in meeting the needs of our UK Armed forces. defence sector. to support the defence and security industry. “With so many exhibitors and overseas ‘Securing “My senior team were able to set out how we delegations, there was a real buzz about the place Prosperity – a strategic are developing international acquisition policy, and i know that the organisers Clarion were very vision for the UK promoting exports and the exportability of defence happy with the strong turnout and support they had Defence Sector’ equipment and services, and how we are looking to from the staff of De&S, Dstl and the wider MoD.” identifies the sector’s core strengths and sets out how government and industry will work o General Dynamics together to maximise UK officially unveiled the UK’s competitive its mobile test rig advantage to boost – the precursor to British jobs, trade and a prototype Scout growth. Specialist Vehicle This strategic vision (SV) – at DSEI. for the defence sector The rig will has been developed play a key role by the Defence Growth in reducing risk Partnership – a forum and maximising set up by the Prime the reliability of Minister last year. the SV platform The Prime Minister and its common said: “Britain’s defence components through industry is a national a rigorous series of success story that we trials, which began are right to take pride in June 2012 and are in. moving into the final “Across the country, phase. British engineers, n for the first time at DSei, a deployable CT scanner was on display. The unit, The rig began scientists, apprentices loaned by the MoD, was shown by Marshall Aerospace and Philips healthcare its tests just three and manufacturers are weeks after the working to ensure that in the newly-established medical and disaster relief area. MOD confirmed last our Armed Forces have The Philips Brilliance CT 64 scanner provides medical teams deployed May that funding the best equipment in anywhere in the world with a full body CT scan capability much earlier in for the Armoured the world.” the care chain. This will lead to even more effective patient treatment and Vehicle Programme, Securing Prosperity potentially increased levels of survival. which includes the – a strategic vision for Steve fitz-Gerald, Ceo of Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group said: Specialist Vehicle, the UK Defence Sector “We are very grateful to the MoD for loaning the unit on display as it provides is part of its core is available at www. programme of defencegrowth a wonderful opportunity for visiting delegations to see some of the UK’s committed funding. partnership.co.uk leading technology.” news 11

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DSEI Policy proves a first-year success A challenge to industry THE MOD’S industrial engagement policy saw more than £400 million of inward investment placed RefoRM of De&S and the Defence Secretary Philip Hammond used with the UK’s defence and Single Source Procurement security sectors in its first ‘Rules represent a significant his keynote speech at DSEI to explain that year. challenge to our industry Two more companies, partners, but also a significant Defence Reform, including making DE&S Rheinmetall and Nexter, opportunity. used DSEI to inform Minister for Defence By making the MoD a more smaller and more efficient, is reflected in Equipment, Support and intelligent customer, we are Technology Philip Dunne putting the onus on industry what is now expected of defence firms that they would like to take to make itself more efficient. part. To reduce its overheads, The Defence and streamline processes, invest Security Industrial in the latest equipment and Engagement Policy (DSIEP) encourages facilities and continually bear overseas companies to down on cost inflation. That will work with the UK’s defence not be pain-free. and security sectors. UK’s But the opportunity is industry is then better there to ensure that at a positioned to secure time when defence budgets exports as well as support in the developed world are front-line capability. Although participation constrained, the UK defence is voluntary, four industry is lean, efficient companies signed up in and globally competitive, the first year – Boeing, able to compete and win in Saab, Rockwell-Collins open competitions for the and L-3 Communications. rising defence spend of the Participants inform emerging powers, focussing as the Minister of their activities in the UK and, much in the future on export where appropriate, how opportunities and winning they support the wider business overseas, as on aims of the White Paper; retaining contracts at home. Challenging industry: Philip Hammond speaking at the opening of DSEI ‘National Security Through Michael fallon launched Technology.’ ‘Securing Prosperity’, the vision Reports provided in and strategy for the Defence developing its own proposals. have the technological edge to the first year gave good examples of how this Growth Partnership (DGP) in July it set out its plans for do so? has been achieved. Saab, between Government and a more competitive defence Successful domestic for example, has used industry with the explicit aim of sector. Some of those proposals procurement reform, a more the expertise of a UK promoting a highly competitive we can welcome – such as open and better-aligned small and medium-sized and innovative sector, focused improving competition in the relationship between the MoD enterprise by training on delivering battle-winning internal defence market, and and its suppliers, a greater staff to support the Giraffe capabilities for the UK Armed supporting small and medium- focus on exportability, and a multi-role surveillance system. forces, our allies and defence sized enterprises. very careful eye on potential The UK company, partners around the world. But others, such as interference from Brussels; Operational Solution And we have a new cross- interference in the export these are the challenges we Limited (OSL) performs Whitehall Ministerial Working of defence equipment and must address to ensure that support on Saab’s behalf in Group on Defence and Security government-to-government we get the battle-winning Afghanistan and, while the exports. defence sales; or the creation capabilities we need for initial aim was for OSL to support the British Army, This is about playing to of top-down “regional smart our Armed forces, to the this has been extended to our strengths for the good specialisation strategies” or specification agreed, delivered support for the Australian of defence and to support “specific european standards on time and on budget. And Army. economic growth. for military products” represent to ensure that the UK defence Another example of course, the need to a significant potential extension industry maintains its position is the work Redmayne boost competitiveness and of the Commission’s role and in export markets and remains Engineering of Lymington increase exports is not just a are not necessarily in the UK a significant contributor to the secured from Boeing. Redmayne manufactured challenge for UK industry and defence industry’s best interests UK economy. enclosure assemblies for Government; it’s a challenge – and we will resist them. As we develop a more the Julius low light cockpit being felt across the Continent. in the UK, there is a genuine transparent, better aligned system for the RAF’s fleet everyone is familiar with debate about how we respond relationship with industry, of Chinook Mk2 and Mk2A some of the propositions that to this wider competitiveness i will do everything i can to helicopters. have been put forward to challenge – because it lies at the protect you from unnecessary This is part of the confront it – for pan-european heart of the question of how regulatory and bureaucratic avionics upgrade which enables landings to be industry mergers or greater we are going to develop the burdens, whether home-grown made safely in dust or low industrial consolidation. next generation of platforms or made in Brussels. in return, i light as well as adding in Brussels, the european and capabilities. Should UK hope you will embrace the new a new mission planning Commission has been industry go it alone? Do we collaborative culture we seek.’ system to the helicopter. 12 news

Armour DSEI 2013 . . . DSEI 2013 . . . DSEI 2013 . . . DSEI 2013 . . . DSEI 2013 . . . DSEI 2013 . . . DSEI centre formed Helicopter engine deal is fired up THE UK’s first ceramic armour A £367 million contract will repairs needed on the airframes, the Joint Propulsion Team who development centre provide engine maintenance for improving availability for tasking. manage the MOD’s aero engines is to be formed in two of the UK’s helicopter fleets. Work will be carried out at which involve Rolls-Royce as a Newport, south The six-year agreement, four bases where the Apaches and single portfolio. Common issues Wales. with Rolls-Royce Turbomeca will Merlins operate – RAF Benson, can be tackled across the fleet Defence Science deliver essential support for the RNAS Culdrose, AAC Wattisham and the joint team’s work helps to and Technology Army’s Apaches and the Merlin and AAC Middle Wallop – and give DE&S the chance to build a Laboratory (Dstl) helicopters used by the Royal at company sites in the UK and strong knowledge base. has joined forces Navy and RAF and save more than France. Head of Helicopters 3 at with Kennametal £300 million compared to previous Minister for Defence DE&S, Air Commodore Mark Manufacturing UK on arrangements. Equipment, Support and Sibley, said: “Merlins and Apaches a £2 million project The Apaches and Merlins are Technology, Philip Dunne, said: have been used extensively in helping to sustain 50 powered by the same RTM322 “This contract will provide Afghanistan and are two key local jobs. engines. important support for our Merlin capabilities for our Armed Forces. It will develop By simplifying the supply and Apache fleets, which play a This contract has a number full-size ceramic chain, improving technical support vital role defending this country’s of benefits orf our Apache armour components and increasing availability of interests around the world.” and Merlin crews, principally for personnel and spare parts, the new contract will This single contract has been improving engine availability and vehicle protection, help reduce the number of major largely down to the hard work of reliability, while reducing costs.” large enough for full scale impact tests. Dstl is already working with Tata Steel in Port Talbot Latest Foxhound order to develop advanced steel armour and this new facility in Newport will see takes Army total to 400 south Wales become the UK’s centre of advanced military armour technology. Improved UK ‘This buy based development and production will underscores also help reduce the reliance on imports of how well the ceramic armour and make it more readily available during the vehicle has been development of any future vehicles or received by front body armour. Professor Peter line users’ – Brown of Dstl said: “This joint investment Phil Tulitt, is the culmination of four years work. DE&S The ability to make ceramic samples large enough for full scale impact tests and the very significant reduction in time taken to Hard worker on operations: Foxhound in Afghanistan produce a sample, means that we can investigate De&S is to buy an additional the high mobility and personal “foxhound gives our Armed a much wider 24 foxhound vehicles for the protection it provides.” forces enhanced mobility, range of innovative British Army in a new £23 million foxhound represents leading enhanced protection and enables formulations, faster contract. edge technology. Vehicles are them to operate in a wide range and more cheaply foxhound, designed and built agile enough to reach a top of environments. than before.” Mike Williams, in the UK by General Dynamics speed of 70mph with a V-shaped “This further investment Kennametal Land Systems: force Protection hull providing unparalleled will bolster the British Army’s managing director europe, first deployed to protection against a range of capability far into the future and added: “This is an Afghanistan last year. threats for their weight and class. demonstrates our commitment exciting opportunity The announcement has been Since 2010, £371 million has to provide troops with the battle for Kennametal welcomed by De&S’ Protected been invested in foxhound and winning vehicles they deserve. Manufacturing UK to work with the MOD Mobility Team, whose leader Phil the latest order will take the “There is no better and Dstl and also Tulitt said: “foxhound is proving Army’s total fleet to 400 vehicles. advertisement for the British expand its portfolio its worth on operations and this Announcing the contract defence industry on the into the field of high latest buy underscores just how at DSei, Minister for Defence international stage than the UK’s performance ceramic well the vehicle has been received equipment, Support and Armed forces using British built armour products.” by front line users who value Technology, Philip Dunne, said: equipment on operations.” news 13

Decoy trials take step Farewell to the VC10 forward

THALES UK and Blue Bear have completed a key milestone in the development of the Accolade programme with the launch of an off-board active decoy on Salisbury Plain. Accolade is a joint UK-French research project to develop a decoy that can defeat advanced anti-ship missiles. DE&S’ Underwater and 47 years of service come to an end with a final air-to-air refuelling Electronic Warfare team is the contracting authority. The decoy The final sortie: VC10 ZA150 is joined by a pair of Typhoons on its final appearance in UK skies consists of a carrier and electronic warfare payload, fired from a launcher A LAST sortie has marked the that heritage.” operational sortie, it’s been an and sent clear of the retirement of one of the most on his return from the final absolute pleasure. ship. Once the decoy iconic aircraft to fly in RAf sortie, the captain of ZA147, “You can see by the crowds slows down from the colours. Sqn Ldr Jess Gannon, said: “it’s that have been out to see us that ballistic trajectory the positional vehicle VC10s ZA147 and ZA150 probably going to take a little the support from the public for begins jamming. flew together to refuel Typhoon, time to sink in actually, but we’re these tremendous aircraft has As a missile nears Tornado GR4 and hercules all a little subdued – it’s a bit of a been absolutely phenomenal.” the target ship, the aircraft, along with refuelling sad day. The aircraft are being decoy aims to distract one VC10 from the other. “it’s been a big part of all of replaced by the fleet of new or disturb the missile The two were marking the our lives for quite a long time and generation air-to-air refuellers seeker guidance departure from service on 25th it’s such an iconic aeroplane; so to and transport aircraft, the system. If the missile September of the popular tanker be the guys that fly it on the last Voyager. seeker is already and transport aircraft after 47 locked onto the ship years of RAf service. in final attack phase, Gp Capt Steve Lushington, the decoy presents a Station Commander at RAf Brize false signature of the Norton, home to 101 Squadron ship to ‘seduce’ the and the last two VC10s, paid missile away. DE&S’ Accolade tribute to the aircraft. project manager he said: “You only have to Trevor McKerlich look through the chapters of said: “The trial has aviation history to find the VC10 de-risked the critical has played a part somewhere launch phase of the along the line, be that the return Accolade solution and of people held hostage around I now look forward to the next major the world or flying the Royal milestone.” family, the Queen, heads of state Daniel and prime ministers to all sorts Gilderthorp, of wonderful locations as part of programme manager state visits. at Thales UK, “There is a significant amount Pilot's eye view of the final sortie added: “This marks the start of a very of VC10 history at RAf Brize important phase Norton and we’re very proud of for the programme, where the concept that has been under development for the A NEW development in battlefield operations with up-to-date, customised past three years will geospatial intelligence (Geoint) to digital intelligence. finally be brought to improve situational awareness for the The system also includes a fleet of System is life. British Army is ready for action. 11 vehicles and three vehicle-mounted “The Thales-Blue A range of capabilities under the containers. ready to Bear team is proud Future Deployable Geoint programme A spokesperson for DE&S’ IMAGE of the solution and will be provided to the UK’s Joint Force team said: “FDG is a vital project that give troops looks forward to the Intelligence Group by Lockheed Martin provides improved and enhanced next stages of our UK Information Systems and Global tactical Geoint capabilities. Having the best partnership and this Solutions and its industry team. achieved Initial Operating Capability in exciting project.” It will enable commanders to August, the system is now available for data rapidly brief and equip their troops for tasking.” 14 news

The RoYAL Navy’s third Astute NEWSREEL class attack submarine has been Artful in the main hall at Barrow. formally named Artful in the Picture: Andrew Linnett traditional way with a bottle of local Cumbrian beer. Marking this milestone in the vessel’s construction in Barrow, Lady Amanda Zambellas, wife of the Royal Navy’s first Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas, named the submarine. The bottle of beer came from the hawkshead Elaine joins Brewery in Staveley. the DIO The naming ceremony comes just two months after the first THE RAF has two of the seven Astute class appointed its first submarines, hMS Astute and female two-star hMS Ambush, were nearing officer. Air Vice- completion of their extensive Marshal Elaine West, above, 51, sea trials and have been handed will be Director over to the Royal Navy to begin of Projects and to prepare for operations. Programme Delivery Minister for Defence, at the Defence equipment and Support Philip Infrastructure Dunne said: “Artful is the Organisation. She will lead the way in third in our fleet of Astute delivering multi­ class submarines, the largest million pound and most advanced attack infrastructure submarines ordered by the projects to support Ministry of Defence providing military training, unprecedented levels of stealth improve defence and attack capability and oversee the capability to the drawdown of Army Royal Navy. units from Germany. “The Astute programme is Artful naming is Contract a significant investment by the extension Government and BMT Hi-Q Sigma, is set to sustain no small beer! in partnership with more than 5,000 Nuvia, has been UK jobs within awarded a 12-month BAe systems and the 400 will replace the older Trafalgar Artful is expected to be rolled contract extension separate suppliers across the class boats, and possess greater out of the shipyard construction to continue providing supply chain.” firepower and advanced stealth hall early next year and is due to technical expertise The Astute submarines technology. start sea trials in early 2015. and support for the Submarine Dismantling Project. The project is to help Submarine naming is ‘like a christening’ develop a solution for dismantling the UK’s nuclear submarines after THE NAMING of Artful is an important like Artful and just starting to form the they have left milestone in the early life of a submarine, metal sheets like Boat 6,” said Barrow- service. BMT has DE&S Director Submarines explained at based Lt Cdr Howard Kelly, DE&S' nuclear been working on the the Barrow naming ceremony. assurance and acceptance manager in the project for the last “It is like the christening of the Submarine Production team. four years. submarine,” Rear Admiral Simon Lister “In the industry, people sometimes told the assembled media. refer to ‘metal bashing’, but building “The ship’s company are now these submarines is not metal bashing; Raising cash beginning to take charge of the systems the level of accuracy is amazing. Simon Lister so when Artful leaves Barrow, they will be "The programme is also supporting BOEING is again confident. the lives and livelihoods of the people of the lead sponsor of “This is the point where they really Barrow for the next 25 years.” the British Military start to get their hands on it. Welding instructor Joe Murphy, a Tournament on “I welcome the decision to separate worker at Barrow for 40 years, added: It’s 7th-8th December at the naming ceremony and the launch of very rewarding passing on skills to the Earl’s Court, London. the submarine because it means that next generation – I’m sixth generation at Money raised will there are only two days of interruption to Barrow and now my son works here too. go towards Army work when it used to be a week or more. “It’s vitally important to keep the Benevolent Fund We can also get more done in dry dock.” skills in the shipyard; it’s carrying on a The Soldiers’ Artful is due to get her first public great tradition. We’re building the finest Charity, The Royal airing early next year, giving the many boats in the world, I think! Navy and Royal apprentices on the project extra pride in “The completion of Artful is a massive Marines Charity, and seeing the fruits of their labours. achievement, and a great day to show off The RAF Benevolent “It’s good for apprentices in particular to the world how good we are and what a Fund. Howard Kelly to see boats at all stages, almost finished skilled workforce we have." No.No.11 Supplier ttoo the MoD

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Trafalgar comms in line for an update

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A RAPiD De&S procurement has seen Royal Marines deploy on their latest exercise with new radios boasting Rapid vastly improved capability. Twenty-seven harris AN/PRC 117G radios will provide 3 Commando Brigade with unprecedented situational awareness. radio This will enable applications such as video streaming, simultaneous voice and data feeds, collaborative chat, and connectivity to secure combat networks. The radios, with up to ten times the processing delivery power of current man-pack radios, have been procured for Navy Command by a Stephen Turpin-led team from Battlefield and Tactical Communication and information Systems (BATCiS). They boast better tactical beyond- keeps line-of-sight communications for reconnaissance forces. The 117G replaces the 117f with the Royal Marines eager to be the first to field the radio during the amphibious exercise Albanian Lion and the current Royal Cougar 13 deployment east of Suez as part of the Royal Navy’s Response Task force Group. Radios and associated training were delivered in August, a year after the requirement was raised, thanks Marines to the work of BATCiS through existing contracts with harris Systems. once the beyond-line-of-sight capability is validated, 3 Commando Brigade looks forward to unlocking many out other features of this radio system to support operating at high readiness. Brigade foreman of Signals Steve Pritchard said: “The recipients are very impressed with the radio. This in front will prove to be a significant capability uplift for the Royal Marines and will undoubtedly be of huge benefit on exercise.” The 117G’s wideband networking capabilities give soldiers and commanders critical real-time data through a radio significantly superior to legacy units in size, weight and capability, and offers a greater degree A Royal Marine on exercise during of mobility, security and survivability. The radios also Albanian Lion represent technology which will ensure software upgradeability well into the future.

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NEWSREEL Reaper Tranche 3 release

EIGHT per cent of unmanned Typhoon aircraft sorties over Afghanistan this year have involved release of reaches a weapon, according to figures released to Parliament. Up to 31st July 466 sorties have been flown, its fighting the vast majority in the Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and weight Reconaissance role. Since 2008 3,745 sorties have been flown, with a Above: an RAF Typhoon departs for a sortie over Libya in 2011 while, below, BS116 tips the scales at Warton weapon released, in each case from Reaper, the only The fiRST Tranche 3 Typhoon boxers, there is no option of armed system, on has been weighed-in like a moving into a different class if 299 occasions. boxer to confirm it meets the it fails to meet its target. rigorous design standards All aircraft can vary in Numbers set by the engineering team mass due to fluctuations in falling working on the aircraft. components such as paint, The aircraft, British wiring and sealant, making THERE are single seat number 116, had periodic weigh-ins necessary 14,560 UK Forces its measurements recorded for military and civil jets to personnel in Army using a highly sophisticated determine the correct centre of bases in Germany, set of hydraulic scales at BAe gravity pre-flight. according to Systems’ military aircraft The upgraded aircraft will TyPHOON HAS now clocked up more Parliamentary business in Warton. become a multirole fighter – than 200,000 flying hours across its figures. This worldwide fleet. BS116 tipped the scales capable of shifting between is expected to The four-nation Eurofighter reduce to 12,480 at 23,500kg. The weighing air-to-air and air-to-ground partnership has delivered 378 aircraft by December next system for Typhoon consists attacks without having to stop with a further 719 on contract and 571 year and 6,800 by of load cells which are placed to reconfigure its weapons. ordered. December 2015. between hydraulic jacks and The RAf will receive 40 It is made up of 20 operating units The last major three lifting points of the of the jets as soon as they are with locations throughout Europe, the formation, 20 aircraft, with the jet then being ready, allowing the force to south Atlantic and the Middle East. Armoured Brigade, This includes seven in the UK – gradually taken off the ground. remain at the cutting edge begins withdrawal four at RAF Coningsby, two at RAF at the end of the Based on readings from of aviation developments for Leuchars and one in the Falkland decade. Before 2010 a series of these simple three decades. Islands – five in Italy, three in there were around point lifts, engineers can Tom McMichael, Germany, three in Spain and one each 20,000 personnel in calculate the total aircraft engineering Director, BAe in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Germany. weight and the centre of gravity Systems Combat Air, said: “We Austria. positions to a high degree of are delighted to have taken Alberto Gutierrez, Chief Executive of Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug, said: F-35 move accuracy. another important step in the “The programme has never looked Like all champion fighters Typhoon Tranche 3 programme stronger. When the chips are down, 809 Naval Air the Tranche 3 is required to with this successful weigh-in; Squadron is to air chiefs want an aircraft that is meet strict weight restrictions the upgrade across this fleet be re-formed to versatile, reliable, resilient and cost- operate the UK's although, unlike heavyweight continues to roll out.” effective. ” F-35 Lightning II stealth aircraft that will fly off the Regulator to handle sell-off of MOD radio waves Queen Elizabeth COMMUNICATIONS REGULATOR Ofcom will handle in cities, towns and villages across the UK. Both carriers from 2018. the MOD’s release of around 200 Megahertz (MHz) of business and domestic users will benefit from Earlier this year, radio spectrum for commercial use. faster speeds, better coverage and much improved it was announced Radio spectrum refers to the radio waves over reliability. by the Chief of which all wireless communication takes place, The release is being overseen by DE&S Director the Air Staff that including radio, television, radar, satellite, mobile Technical – Defence Joint Spectrum Authority. 617 ‘Dambusters’ voice and data. The spectrum being released is all Minister for Defence Equipment, Support Squadron would below 15 Gigahertz (GHz) which is regarded as the and Technology, Philip Dunne, said: “Ofcom are be the first RAF most useful and valuable part of the radio spectrum experienced in managing radio spectrum sales. I am squadron to fly the because of its wide range of applications. confident they will oversee a competitive and fair jets. Royal Navy Demand for additional spectrum is high, fuelled process. and RAF pilots are by the needs of consumers to access video and “Freeing up this spectrum will be good for already training data-hungry applications on their smartphones and business and good for consumers. It is a valuable alongside the US tablets. step in driving growth and building a stronger Marine Corps at The spectrum being released can help meet this economy.” Eglin Air Force Base demand by supporting the expansion of fourth- Ofcom plans to release the spectrum to the in Florida. generation (4G) mobile services to more people market in 2015/16. news 21

Abbey Wood plays host to o Des Ashton, NEWSREEL New Zealand's Deputy Secretary Llanbedr joins overseas visitors of Defence (Acquisition), visited UAS line-up DiReCToR ShiPS hosted a Japanese delegation Abbey Wood on 9th from the engineering Division of the Maritime September where LLANBEDR Airfield Staff office for an exchange of technical he was hosted by in north west Wales information on 10th September. Warren Bayliss from has been brought into the Wales Topics discussed included maritime patrol DE&S' International Unmanned Aircraft aircraft, next generation destroyers and mine Relations Group. During his visit System (UAS) hunters, chaff countermeasures, research Mr Ashton met Chief Environment, which programmes, shock testing and Spey engine of Defence Materiel will further enhance support. Bernard Gray and the UK’s reputation The visit coincided with the 400th anniversary received briefings in facility and of the ‘red seal’ agreement between england on Memoranda of capability provision for UAS operations. and Japan where the then Shogun (emperor) Understanding, Llanbedr will help conferred trading privileges on the english Air Support, Materiel Strategy, give QinetiQ – which through a red seal permit giving them ‘free operates other sites Signing in: Des Ashton Land Vehicles and licence to abide, buy, sell and barter’ in Japan. Bowman. in the environment – more operating capability to develop UAS technology using the airfield’s enhanced services. QinetiQ's Ocean Base at Haslar - so large it Astute is officially a delivery reservoir NORTHROP Grumman has supplied the final batch of Platform Management System (PMS) hardware for the fifthAs tute class submarine. The equipment controls and monitors the submarine’s platform machinery and onboard Centre to show value of systems. The company is under contract to supply PMS hardware and software for Astute autonomous systems Boat 4 Audacious and the forthcoming Astute boats 6 and 7.

The LAUNCh of a new centre Centre is a demonstration of a mission prior to deployment. Hermes with equipment and software confidence in the future defence A virtual adaptive independent to support the lifecycle of a value that will be delivered modelling environment will milestone maritime autonomous system through maritime autonomous also allow system architecture THE Hermes 450 has been welcomed by De&S. systems. and mission systems to be (H450) Unmanned The Maritime Autonomy “i would hope that the developed. Air Systems have Centre at QinetiQ’s haslar commercial and defence sector, Sarah Kenny, QinetiQ completed 70,000 site in Gosport (see desider academia and our international Maritime’s managing director, hours of surveillance September) is designed to be partners will see the obvious said: “We have an enviable pool support to UK Forces europe’s premier supplier of test benefits of specialist staff of skilled personnel, including in Afghanistan from Camp Bastion – services, allowing the defence running secure technical specialists in underwater equivalent to eight industry and organisations facilities with world class communications, sensor years of non-stop like De&S to assess new hydrodynamic facilities and integration, ship and submarine flying. It is more autonomous technology in a deployable range capabilities design, hydrodynamics, flying hours than any secure environment. focusing on defence solutions.” complex synthetic and other nation with Autonomous systems – so he added: “i’m particularly physical trials, mission and H450 in Afghanistan. H450 provides high-tech they can change pleased that the experimental combat system design, and headquarters staff behaviour in response to ocean Basin at haslar will intelligence surveillance and with persistent unanticipated events during support sensitive research and reconnaissance. intelligence, operation – have been identified development in this growing “These skills, combined surveillance, target by the UK Government as a international market.” with our physical maritime acquisition and vital technology to propel the The centre’s capabilities will testing facilities, equipment reconnaissance via country to future growth. range from closed water testing and software, ideally place electro-optical and infrared sensors out Tony Graham, Director through to full scale open water us to be at the forefront of to 150km. Ships at De&S said: “Creation of tests where a number of assets the development of maritime the QinetiQ Maritime Autonomy can operate together to de-risk autonomous systems.” 22 lightning ii F-35 Lightning II – all objectives met 3 The Lightning II jet has been back on an aircraft carrier, testing out its short take-offs and vertical landings alongside a range of other capabilities. Data gathered will be relevant to flight operations off the Queen Elizabeth class carriers

he f- 35B Lightning ii has completed tally was 95 vertical landings and 94 especially at night, and how the Thermion its second set of trials off the deck short take -offs, with 19 night take -off and deck coatings held up while we were Tof an aircraft carrier – with all test landings. expanding the operating envelope for the objectives met. for the Royal Navy ’s Lt Cdr Rob f- 35B. i can confirm that, as with DT- 1, The aircraft embarked on the American Trewinnard- Boyle, working on the busy the f- 35B does not melt the flightdeck, carrier USS Wasp, where Sqn Ldr Jim flight deck of a carrier brought back even without the Thermion! Schofield became the first UK pilot to memories of his previous job, Senior Air “We were involved in loading and demonstrate the powerful short take - engineer on hMS Ark Royal. unloading internal stores and munitions off, vertical landing capabilities of the As the trials maintenance officer he (AiM- 120, GBU- 12 and GBU- 32) on the aircraft at sea. The aircraft will be was joined by Sqn Ldr Schofield, with flight deck. GBU- 12 is similar in size and operated by the RAf and the Royal Navy two naval maintainers on mechanics and shape to the UK ’s Paveway iV guided when it comes into service later this avionics and an RAf Sergeant armourer. munition and we will also be using decade. half of the UK maintenance team at Naval AiM- 120 AMRAAM. it also gave the UK The three -week trials, referred to as Air Station Patuxent River now have experience of maintaining low observable DT- 2, took place off Maryland in the hands-on experience of operating f- 35B materials in a salt water environment.” USA to expand the operational envelope at sea. Trials involved two aircraft, Bf- 1 and for the f- 35B to support the US Marine Lt Cdr Trewinnard- Boyle said: “The Bf- 5. “Capability- wise we were testing Corps’ initial operating capability in trials were very successful, with a lot of Bf- 5 at Block 2B standard, which is what 2015. Test jets participating in DT- 2 were info gained that is directly relevant to the US Marines will be using when they flown in greater sea and wind states, operations on Queen elizabeth carriers. declare initial operating capability in landing on USS Wasp during day and Although the USS Wasp is only 40,000 2015,” said Lt Cdr Trewinnard- Boyle.” night operations, and while carrying tonnes, compared to Queen elizabeth “By the time we ’re flying off Queen internal weapons. at 65,000 tonnes, this is still twice the elizabeth we should be well into Block The team successfully worked to size of invincible/illustrious/Ark Royal. 3 capabilities. Both Bf- 1 and Bf- 5 were expand the f- 35B ’s at- sea operational it gave us a great look at how easy the heavily instrumented for the trial to envelope, and met all needed test f- 35 is to manoeuvre around a flight ensure as much data as possible was objectives. At the end of DT- 2, the final deck, flight deck safety for the f- 35, recorded for analysis. This data fed into lightning ii 23

two aircraft control rooms, one for River during the field carrier landing each aircraft. practices, building the handlers ’ “having been involved with confidence and familiarity with this the planning from the very start it new aircraft.” was great to see everything come “With the wardroom on Wasp being together and for us to make history towards the bows, on the deck below again with the first ever night short the flight deck, the experience of an take -off and vertical landing, and the f- 35B taking off overhead was similar first UK military pilot to be deck and to that experienced by junior rates in Visitors to DSEI last month were told night qualified,” he said. the mess deck of an invincible carrier that the F-35 is the largest defence But it wasn’t just about flying under the ski jump during harrier programme in the world. the aircraft. “There were lots of launches – a slow rumble getting The briefing, led by Minister for opportunities to experience f- 35 louder followed by a whoosh which Defence Equipment, Support and maintenance and operations while literally shook the cabins.” embarked, especially internal Technology Philip Dunne, featured weapons carriage and night take -off/ many of the companies involved in the landings,” he said. “Working on the aircraft’s supply chain. flight deck was reminiscent of my He said:“The UK’s involvement will previous job and the ship ’s company generate billions of pounds and tens were extremely friendly and helpful. of thousands of jobs for the British The entire flight deck team had economy for decades to come, with previously spent time at Patuxent more than 500 suppliers across the UK already contributing. Backed by this government's strategic vision for UK aerospace, the F-35 programme allows us to continue to build on the strengths of our nations avionics, systems and sensors industry.” Steve O’Bryan, vice president, F-35 Business Development at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, added, “Our suppliers here in the UK are essential to the success of this programme. Together, they will produce 15 per cent of each one of the more than 3,100 F-35s planned for the global fleet. We are leveraging their proud legacy of innovation in aerospace to deliver this unprecedented capability to the warfighter.” BAE Systems, delivering a fuselage every five days, pointed to more than 90 suppliers in the UK who are working for the company, while Rolls-Royce hailed the success of the aircraft’s lift system in the carrier trials where there was 100 per cent availability of Rolls-Royce parts. Precision engineers RE Thompson, with around 30 employees, told the audience they have been working on the programme for around 14 years and expect to have trebled their assembly area by next January. And 130 cockpit seats have been delivered for F-35 pilots by the Martin Baker company, sustaining more than 700 staff and nearly 70 suppliers in 20 UK counties. 24 sea ceptor Sea Ceptor – a boost fo r British jobs DE&S team's 'enormous hard work' sees industry begin gearing up for progressive delivery of key weapon system

ritish industry has received a the latest air defence missiles, protecting Adrian Birch said: “This demonstrates shot in the arm with the news the launch vessel and nearby deployed confidence in the progress of the Bthat Sea Ceptor, the new naval forces under its defensive cover from a development programme to date, and air defence system that can intercept range of airborne threats. enables MBDA and its supply chain to and destroy enemy missiles, is to be De&S has also extended a Portfolio begin gearing up for progressive delivery manufactured in the UK under a £250 Management Agreement made with of this key weapon system over the million contract that will sustain MBDA in 2010 to manage the UK ’s coming years. hundreds of jobs. complex weapons portfolio. Under this “it is the culmination of an enormous The system, built by MBDA, will agreement, the two will work together amount of hard work by the ShoRAD be fitted to the Royal Navy ’s Type to deliver savings of around £1 billion and MBDA teams, and is a tangible 23 frigates and in future, the Type over the next decade from lower costs of demonstration of the operation of 26 Global Combat Ship. Capable of ownership and by operating a common MoD/MBDA Team Complex Weapons travelling at speeds of more than stockpile of the missiles for a future portfolio.” 2,000 miles an hour, it will be able to planned land system. MBDA’ s production Dr Nicholas Boyall, leader of De&S ’ intercept multiple targets and protect line will be optimised to supply UK Team Complex Weapons, said that an area out to a range of 25km. requirements while supporting potential extension of the agreement with MBDA it will complement the longer range overseas customers who wish to acquire would “bring benefits generated chiefly Sea Viper system on the Type 45 Sea Ceptor. The system is regarded through commonality, modularity and destroyers, providing the Royal Navy as a compelling proposition for other re-use of systems and technologies as with a full range of missile systems to nations who wish to upgrade from legacy well as better management of the supply defeat current and future threats. systems as well as for future new build chain and increased contractual agility Sea Ceptor is made up of the vessels. and flexibility.” Common Anti- air Modular Missile Contract award is a significant he added: “Sea Ceptor is a core and its system equipment. it will milestone for De&S’ Short Range element of MoD/MBDA Complex ensure the Royal Navy deploys with Air Defence team (ShoRAD). Leader Weapons Portfolio and the Agreement

Potent: Sea Ceptor will provide a powerful capability for Type 23 frigates and, later, the Type 26 Global Combat Ship Far right: recent tests in Sweden

Pictures: MBDA sea ceptor 25 Sea Ceptor – a boost fo r British jobs

covers a range of in- service weapons systems and future planned weapons. Some of these include future air - to -surface weapons such as SPeAR (Selected Precison effects at Range) Capability 3, and the future replacement for Rapier based on the reuse of the Sea Ceptor missile generating significant savings for the MoD.” The Sea Ceptor contract will sustain around 250 jobs at MBDA sites in Stevenage, filton and Lostock. it is also estimated that a further 250 jobs will be secured in companies in the supply chain. MBDA’ s UK managing director Steve Wadey said the system was a perfect example of how the Portfolio Management Agreement would make a difference to all stakeholders. “The weapon system provides the Royal Navy ’s Type 23, and subsequently the Type 26, with a step change in operational capability and through- life cost benefits while delivering better value for the UK taxpayer,” he said. “Likewise the UK defence industry advances its manufacturing and production lead in complex weapon systems, the importance of which has previously been demonstrated through surging deliveries or rapid entry into operational use.” 26 operation herrick Capability delivery – the final few yards While the focus in Afghanistan is on redeployment of equipment there is no let-up on delivering new and improved capabilities to the front line. Major Simon Maggs provides an appreciation of the complexities of continued support to operations and reminds DE&S staff of their vital contribution

hen i arrived in post the drive Armoured infantry (Ai) Company. can easily develop into an email blizzard, to deliver equipment was Successful fielding and integration of the only antidote for which is regular Wnowhere more apparent than Mastiff 3 force Protection, Barbadian verbal communication, either by video in the platform domain. During my six- and Vehicle Mounted iSTAR was conferencing or telephone. month tenure i saw delivery of numerous achieved through co-operation of equally, the requirement for careful vehicle-based urgent operational numerous parties, including deployed issuing and tracking of consignments requirements (UoR) including the Vehicle representatives from industry and to theatre became obvious early on. As emergency Lighting System, Barbadian driving instructors from Leconfield, who a novice in operational logistics, i found lightweight mineroller, Mastiff 3 force all had a vital role to play in delivering myself undergoing a crash course in Protection, Vehicle Mounted iSTAR plus complete capabilities. We also benefitted materiel from logistics specialists and extensive modifications to numerous from visits by De&S team leaders and some of the more experienced De&S vehicle fleets including Warrior and requirements and project managers. project managers. Clear labelling of husky. While there is much to be proud packages was often enough to make the i witnessed some first-rate examples of in this extraordinary era of UoR difference between a consignment being of equipment procurement. The Warrior equipment delivery, there is equally lost or found. Crew fire Survivability modification much to learn. The greatest lesson As UoRs arrived in theatre, the vital required immense attention to detail of the tour was the need to maintain role played by integrated logistics in the design, manufacture, trialling, shared situational awareness across support staff in the project teams became and detailed tracking of components the 4,000 miles between the UK and increasingly apparent. i learned that into theatre, all to deliver enhanced Afghanistan. Communicating from codification of spares and publication of survivability to the operation herrick theatre via three different iT systems modification instructions was essential

Major Maggs began the year as deputy UOR project manager with the Battlefield and Tactical Communication and Information Systems team, before deploying to Afghanistan in February as SO2 Protected Mobility and Manoeuvre Support in the Equipment Capability (EC) branch of Headquarters Joint Force Support (Afghanistan). EC includes capability managers, equipment support and materiel specialists focused on ‘running the final yards’ of the acquisition effort

Left: Mastiff 3, operated by Bastion Force Protection Wing

Main picture: Husky heavy weapons variant, equipped with Barbadian super-lightweight mineroller

Right: an upgraded Warrior from the Armoured Infantry Company returns to Lashkar Gah Durai operation herrick 27

in enabling users and maintainers the front line is a team effort and no role to correctly identify and embody the is unimportant. What we do and how required components. well we do it makes all the difference in Likewise, the importance of being the world – sometimes the difference able to access up-to-date Army between life and death. The soldiers equipment support publications of the Ai Company, who survived six via the Technical Documents on ieD strikes on their upgraded Warriors Line system, plus the central role of without sustaining a single casualty need JAMeS (Joint Asset Management) in no convincing. communicating new modifications, supporting fleet management and maintaining configuration control, all became clear. in the final yards of acquisition, the devil is indeed in the detail. i return to De&S where i expect to be forcefully reminded of all those other demands on the home base that compete with our main effort of support to operations: the return to contingency, restructuring for Army 2020 and of course UoRs into the core equipment programme. i am hugely grateful to all those unsung heroes who continue to maintain their focus on operation herrick against a backdrop of big change and uncertainty. Regardless of where we sit in the procurement chain, equipping and supporting 28 chinook

Report: Clare Trenholm

Left: introduction of Chinook Mk4 was part of a media day for 7 Brigade heading out to Operation Herrick 19. Private Connor Weston of 3 Mercian is one of the first to be issued with the Army's newest pistol, the Glock 17 chinook 29

Cpl Ed Grace of 11 EOD Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, uses Dragon Runner which can blow off sand enabling its camera to see possible devices below the surface A winner all the way Cockpit improvements steal the show as the latest Chinook goes on display to journalists at a media day on Salisbury Plain

elivery of the Chinook Mk4 means equipment for the Armed forces and which will meet the demands laid out the RAf now has an enhanced continues to serve them effectively across in the Strategic Defence and Security Dcapability with the newest cockpit the world, including in Afghanistan. Review. and avionic mission system. This means Capt Childs added that the Chinook Gp Capt Toriati said: “The Chinook an improvement to situational awareness Mk4 programme being undertaken is the stalwart of the Joint helicopter and therefore flight safety. while the aircraft were deployed to Command lift capability, with three A host of national and defence trade Afghanistan added logistical problems. years service in iraq and 12 years in journalists attending the media day for “it was akin to changing the wheel on Afghanistan. it’s very much part of our operation herrick 19 were handed the a car while it was driving at 70 mph… but national resilience. With the addition opportunity to take a flight in the Mk4 we have managed to succeed,” he said. of digital capability, there is more and be briefed on the finer points of the The upgraded aircraft will have an situational awareness, which is a real step £280 million upgrade. enhanced night operational capability forward for the force.” Speakers at the briefing included by providing a new integrated cockpit Media were shown first hand how the Captain David Childs RN, head of the display and avionic mission system, dust of the english countryside rises in Chinook programme in De&S, Gp Capt known as Project Julius. The integrated the last part of the Chinook’s descent, Dom Toriati, Station Commander at RAf Cockpit Display and Mission Avionics which can make locating the ground and odiham in hampshire where the aircraft System design will reduce crew workload landing safely very difficult. is based, and the Managing Director of and aircrew fatigue, and increase This is exacerbated in more dusty contractor Boeing UK David Pitchforth. situational awareness. terrains like Afghanistan. Capt Childs explained the reasoning in common with the other marks, the Gp Capt Toriati added: “for the last behind the upgrade by saying: “i wanted Mk4 is able to transport up to 40 men or 100ft on the approach it’s like you are aircrews to be able to walk out to any 10 tonnes of supplies. As a vital support trying to keep ahead of a billowing cloud Chinook and fly any mission.” helicopter for UK forces, the Chinooks of fine talcum powder, sometimes at The Chinook is a vital piece of will help to deliver future force 2020, night.”

Project Julius

Project Julius will introduce a digital ‘glass’ cockpit and a new crewman’s workstation across the current UK fleet of Chinook helicopters. This involves the installation of flat panel and digital displays in place of analogue dials and gauges, providing improvements such as a moving map display, an on-board mission planning system and the third- crewman’s position being integrated into the cockpit. The installation of the new equipment is undertaken at the Vector Aerospace plant at Fleetlands in Gosport. 30 apprentices Gatecrashers! Devonport apprentices take annual engineering competition by storm

pprentices from Devonport official who guided the careers of many share experience and get a better gatecrashed this year’s Tom young apprentices. understanding of what types of work ANevard Memorial Competition to The class of 2013 came from Abbey they’re involved in. walk away with two of the top prizes. Wood, Donnington, Gosport, Colchester “Moreover, the competition gave Nine apprentices from the Devon and Devonport and took part in a us as De&S apprentices the chance to naval base made the long journey to week of activities which tested skills in experience some types of engineering North Glasgow College for the annual electronics, mechatronics, mechanical we would not normally undertake, like engineering skills competition, the first handling and machining. machining and designing.” time the base had been represented. The team event, where apprentices Phil Rotherham, senior apprentice And Kersey Segger and Daniel Drury were set the task of building a tower manager at Abbey Wood, added: “This proved the toast of their colleagues crane to their own design, was won by was my fourth year of involvement with as they finished top in the individual a quartet from De&S made up of elliot the competition and once again i was mechanical handskills and machining Rogers from Defence Munitions in delighted and encouraged to witness the sections of the competition. Gosport, and Abbey Wood’s Patrisha high level of skill, knowledge, general The duo were among a field of 60 Goodman, Nick Bennett and David professionalism and, most importantly, apprentices from across the MoD – a friday. the enthusiasm for engineering of all the large contingent from De&S – to pit for the apprentices it was an important apprentices taking part.” their skills and knowledge of their craft week. Nick Bennett, an apprentice Air Vice-Marshal Julian Young, against the best. technician at Abbey Wood, said: “it gave Director Technical at De&S, spent a long The competition was first held in 1952 us the opportunity to network with other time with the apprentices during the in memory of Tom Nevard, a former MoD people from MoD apprentice schemes, competition, checking on their work and encouraging them at every turn. “i was delighted to attend the competition, and meet many of those taking part and the all-important supporting and evaluation team,” he said afterwards. “it was a super event, drawing together the very best of our apprentices in a highly demanding skills competition, and it was clear that it got the most out of them by making them think innovatively and testing them against the clock on a wide range of engineering competences. “The individual technical standard of work was high, as were the spirits and camaraderie generated between the teams, which reinforces the teamwork

Team Event

1. Elliot Rogers (DM Gosport), Patrisha Goodman, Nick Bennett, David Friday (all Abbey Wood). 2. Andrew Reeves (DM Gosport), David Enchill (Abbey Wood), Luke Gosling (DSG Donnington), Bradley Merchant (Abbey Wood). 3. Danny White (DM Gosport), Scott Jarvis (DSG Donnington), Joe Jones, Oliver Field (both Abbey Wood) 4. Sophie Clelland (DM Gosport), Gavin Whitley, Richard Carlile, Mike Craddock (all Abbey Wood) 5. Andrew Leadbetter (DM Gosport), Kimberley Hill (DSG Donnington), David Mills (Abbey Wood), Patrick Davenport (DSG Donnington). 6. Sam Jennings (DM Gosport), Ryan Fox-Novack (DSG Donnington), Nicholas Macafee, Lewis Cook (both Abbey Wood). Individual awards

Mechanical handskills and general fitting Phase one: first: Kersey Segger (DE&S Devonport), second: Macauley Binner (DM Gosport). Phase two: first: Andrew Hall (Abbey Wood), second: Stuart Callard (Abbey Wood) Mechanical machining and general fitting Phase 1: first: Daniel Drury (DE&S Devonport), second: John Dungley (DSG Donnington). Phase 2: first: Gareth Hopton (DSG Donnington). No second place apprentices 31

Tower of strength: Air Vice-Marshal Pictures: David Tucker Julian Young, on the right, provided encouragement Gatecrashers! throughout his visit to the Nevard competition

needed later on in their careers. Appreciating that the scoring was tight and all of those competing gained enormous experience from the event, my sincerest congratulations go to the individual and team prize winners.” he added: “The De&S Board is pleased to continue its commitment to recruit, educate and develop apprentices, who will go on to underpin the technical and project support of delivery teams into the future. indeed, the apprenticeship scheme provides the ideal springboard of personal and professional development for our young recruits into De&S, and their contributions are valued and make an immediate impact on their graduation. of note, 73 new apprentices joined De&S in September. for my part, i look forward to supporting the 2014 competition.” his thoughts were echoed by Tom Nevard’s grandson Richard, a liveryman with the Worshipful Company of engineers, who for the first year since 2000 could not be at the event. in a message to competitors he said: “Today the idea of apprenticeships is again valued. You can stand proud to be a real apprentice learning skills that the country and industry value highly.” 32 news

Marchwood sees the equipment on its way home

Keeping check: Private Charlotte Jelley of the Royal Logistic Corps, above, checks vehicles as they are off-loaded with, left, Jackal leading the way Below: Philip Hammond is briefed on Marchwood operations by WO1 Andy Birkett, left, and port operations manager Lt Col Philip Alberry

PROGRESS ON the transfer of equipment from Afghanistan back to the UK is on schedule. Redeployed vehicles Mr Hammond said: “Having deployed thousands of vehicles and pieces of equipment to passes the 1,000 mark Afghanistan over the last 12 years we are making good progress in bringing The ReTURN of equipment on to the ferry. The ferry spends to the UK, alongside 1,570 them home as we near the end of combat operations from Afghanistan – a huge more than four weeks at sea containers of materiel from in December 2014. resonsibility for De&S and its navigating through the Gulf of Afghanistan. “A huge amount of logistics staff – has seen more oman, along the coast of Yemen, Under current plans around work goes into returning than 1,000 vehicles and pieces across the Red Sea and through 3,345 vehicles or items of our equipment and of major equipment redeployed the Suez Canal, before sailing equipment and around 5,500 vehicles from Helmand, so far. through the Mediterranean, past containers of materiel will be so I’m pleased with the progress we have made Defence Secretary returned by the conclusion so far. Philip hammond visited of the British combat “The redeployment Marchwood military port mission in Afghanistan at of equipment from – known as the military’s the end of next year. Afghanistan is a major sea mounting centre – last The vehicles will logistical challenge, but month as the latest fleet of next travel to the herrick I am confident planners vehicles was driven off a exchange Point facility are up to the task and we are on schedule to roll-on, roll-off ferry. at Warminster, where bring home the vast array A total of 94 vehicles mechanics will work to of equipment we have were unloaded following bring them to final unit- deployed there. transit from a port in entry standard ready to “Our troops will be the Middle east. These issue to units for future resourced properly to the included 18 Mastiffs, each training and use. end of operations, and the weighing more than 26 Marchwood is the sole drawdown of equipment will not compromise our tonnes, and more than 30 ‘Army’ port in the UK. The mission in Afghanistan. Jackal vehicles. port was built up in 1943 “We can only achieve other vehicles included to ferry equipment and this redeployment a Coyote, four Spartan personnel to the Normandy because of the successful CVRT 2, ten Scimitar CVRT beaches the following year. transition of security 2, one Samson CVRT2, ten The 289-acre site, control from British forces husky, seven Wolfhound which incorporates three to Afghan forces, which are increasingly capable and nine Ridgback. main jetties, is operated and professional. These British armoured by 17 Port and Maritime forces have stepped up vehicles are either flown from Gibraltar and finally turning for Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, in the fight against the Camp Bastion in helmand UK shores. who load and discharge service insurgency throughout Province or in some cases moved So far more than 1,080 or civilian shipping in support this summer and now lead overland through Pakistan to vehicles and pieces of major of military administration, on security throughout the a sea port, before being loaded equipment have been redeployed exercises and operations. country.” news 33 New coating helps give NEWSREEL Fylingdales celebration vessel her shine back RAF Fylingdales in yorkshire, famous during the Cold War for its ‘Golf Ball’ hMS eNTeRPRiSe has Ready: HMS Enterprise radar installations, emerged from dry dock has reached 50 sporting a new paint job after a years of service. major five-yearly upgrade. The station, a joint The Plymouth–based enterprise between survey ship’s docking the US and UK maintenance period at A&P’s Governments, was declared operational yard in falmouth included on 17th September improvements to the hull, 1963. Minister for engines, living conditions and Defence Equipment, the multi-beam hydrographic Support and sonar. Technology, Philip The new ‘Sealion’ hull Dunne said: “Space coating – rubbery and slimy matters to our defence and broader to the touch even when dry – national security reduces marine growth and the interests. RAF risk of mechanical damage. it Fylingdales delivers ensures a smooth hull surface some of our most that reduces drag and hence important strategic lower carbon emissions as fuel missions, such as savings are made. ballistic missile early warning and At the same time a 30,000­ space surveillance.” hour overhaul of main generators ensured they are in prime condition to carry Safety rules out operations anywhere in the world including the coldest BMT Isis is to seas. update the Joint Service Publication, Another engineering feat (JSP) 454, Land was the ten-yearly overhaul, Systems Safety the first since the ship was and Environmental built, of the Azipods – electric Protection. JSP propulsion units with the 454 provides the electric motor driving the fixed MOD and suppliers pitch propeller in a submerged with Defence Regulations, codes pod outside the ship hull. of practice and This saves space inside the echo sounder now provides up capability. supporting guidance ship, gives high manoeuvrability to 4,000 soundings per second, All of the above will be to manage safety and saves fuel and carbon giving minute level of detail put to the test during the next and environmental emissions. when updating charting and six months, with ongoing protection for Satellite communications improving navigational safety trials, exercises in the Atlantic equipment capability has also been for the Royal Naval and merchant and basic operational sea procurement and in-service support. refreshed with voice and data marine fleets alike. training, pushing the ship to BMT will ensure given an increased sea-going The improved sonar operational limits in the training JSP 454 aligns with bandwidth. places hMS enterprise at the environment before deploying other supporting The upgraded multi-beam forefront of global hydrographic next year. documents. The updated draft will allow all land safety HMS Mersey representatives Patrol ships in new support to understand the regulations and how to comply. A CONTRACT for support and maintenance of the Royal Navy’s three River class offshore patrol vessels has been awarded to BAE Systems. Future help The £22 million-worth of work follows a competitive tender process run by DE&S’ Commercially Supported Shipping team and will run until 2018. FRAZER-NASH The Contracting for Availability service for the River class will provide consultants have the Royal Navy with 320 operationally available days for each of the ships per worked with DE&S’ year. Type 26 Global This will enable the ships to remain at sea as much as possible to carry Combat Ship team to out their primary roles of fishery protection, environmental protection, produce a detailed search and rescue and maritime security. model in support of The success of these arrangements will be based on a strong relationship the Support Decision between DE&S, BAE Systems and the A&P Group which plays a key role in Point process. The maintenance of the ships. model will help cost A similar contracting for availability arrangement is used to support two effective support Royal Navy hydrographic vessels, HMS Echo and HMS Enterprise, as well as for the Royal Navy’s HMS Clyde based in the Falkland Islands. future warships. 34 news

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Air Company’s work on comms networks set to carry on ernment agencies

of A COMPANy’S contract extension to help manage It will continue to deliver standardisation and voice and data networks across more than a quarter better predictability of service, allowing the MOD of a millon MOD assets has been welcomed by to make better decisions about its communications DE&S. infrastructure, from individual moves to major BT has extended NG Bailey’s arrangement, upgrades and changes. It also offers improved ering aerial surv which includes buildings, comms rooms and management information, allowing wider activities underground cable ducts, to July 2015. to be planned with less risk of failure. “The contract is good news,” said Gareth David Wilson at BT Global Services, said: provider Moore of Information Systems and Service’s Fixed “The work we have been delivering has been Networks team. “One of the best things about assisting the MOD in its long-term programme of working with NG Bailey is their ‘can do’ attitude.” communications development and NG Bailey has Also deliv NG Bailey was first awarded the contract in 2009 played an instrumental part in that. We are pleased commercial and Gov as part of the Defence Fixed Telecommunications to award them this extension.” Operational Readiness T

MoD’s Service (DFTS) Agreement that BT delivers on Bob Dunnett, managing director of NG Bailey’s behalf of the MOD. IT Services division, added: “The continuity and Supporting communications across more than reliability of communications is critical for the 210 military bases, the service helps the MOD UK’s Armed Forces and NG Bailey looks forward to www.cobham.com ensure continuity and reliability of communications working with BT for a further two years to deliver infrastructure, including systems management. this integral programme of activity.” news 35

RePReSeNTATiVeS of Abbey Wood is the link for Nato Nato nations have been at Abbey Wood taking maritime tactical data staff the next steps to provide the latest equipment for warships to relay and receive tactical data. NiLe – Nato improved Link eleven – is the programme name for the international collaborative effort to develop Link 22, a tactical data link which will replace Link 11. The programme office in San Diego is made up of representatives from the UK and US, france, Germany, Spain, italy and Canada. The Netherlands, finland and Australia are among others interested in the Linking together: Nato representatives line up at Abbey Wood Picture: Paul Griffin technology. Surface Maritime Link 22, in Situational Awareness Command and Control is the De&S DE&S posts its annual project introducing Link 22 to the UK’s platforms. The project is in its assessment phase Christmas mail appeal with Main Gate decision expected next year. initially Link 22 The heAD of British forces will be fitted in Type Post office has appealed to 45 destroyers, Type 23 the public to donate to Armed frigates and the Queen forces’ charities this Christmas elizabeth class aircraft instead of overloading the carriers. it is intended service with unsolicited mail to that Link 22 will become Afghanistan. the standard fit in many in what has become an sea and air platforms annual appeal, Colonel Stephen in the future. The first heron praised the generosity UK units equipped with of the British public in wanting Link 22 are expected to to send presents to men and reach their in-service women on the front line. date in 2016 with full in the run-up to Christmas operational Capability BfPo receives a high volume in 2019. of gifts and parcels to be sent Most recently, the on to personnel in operational project team hosted zones – primarily Afghanistan representatives from but also to other countries the Nato nations for around the world including the 60th NiLe steering Royal Navy ships. committee. Col heron said: “every year The mail will get through: it's Christmas delivery time at a forward Link 22 project we see first-hand the generosity operating base in Afghanistan manager Alex Kennard of the British public and though said: “it was a very the sentiment is to be welcomed productive meeting it can cause problems in The public are also asked the uk4u-Thanks! Christmas and we made good delivering the mail that matters to bear in mind this year that, Box Appeal, which works with progress towards greater most – that from servicemen with the ongoing redeployment BfPo to make use of any spare interoperability with and servicewomen’s families. of UK personnel and equipment space in the existing supply other Nato nations. Getting this post through to as security responsibilities are chain. “This meeting them is our absolute priority. increasingly handed over to the The appeal has sent a marks the signing of “it is far better for people Afghan forces, there will be present “on behalf of the nation” the latest amendment who want to show their support significantly fewer UK troops at Christmas for the last seven to the Memorandum of for our Armed forces to donate in Afghanistan this Christmas years to every serviceman and Understanding between to charities who can use their compared to previous years. woman working overseas. the participants which experience to focus efforts The Armed forces are People can donate to this is a key milestone in directly on what will be of most asking the public to make and other charities now to show developing the Link 22 benefit to deployed personnel.” donations to charities such as their support and appreciation. solution.” 36 news Money earmarked for upgrade as Clyde faces a bright future

PeRSoNNeL AT Clyde will soon be Royal Navy’s Rebalancing Lives fund second to none, challenging and very enjoying the best accommodation as £31.5 the trainees now have a fully-equipped demanding on our students. These million is invested in improving facilities TV and recreational room complete with refurbished facilities will ensure that they across the base. sofas, flat screens and games consoles, have the ideal place to relax and revise The investment in Clyde is part as well as seven kitchen and utility areas together when not in classes.” of a programme of spending which fitted with dining tables and chairs. Work on facilities, including sourcing includes £100 million to create new opening the facilities on 11th and assembly of equipment, was carried Army accommodation across Scotland September, Captain Alistair Willis, out by course accommodation staff with and £85 million for development of RAf Captain of the Base, said: “The training is the final cost being £6,260. Lossiemouth. Minister for international Security Strategy, Dr Andrew Murrison said: “This new funding is a clear and visible sign of our commitment to Scotland and its continued vital role in the defence of the UK. “The total number of Armed forces personnel in Scotland is increasing and i want to ensure that they get the best possible accommodation and facilities.” Carillion has been awarded the contract to develop new living accommodation which will provide around 600 bed spaces. Meanwhile trainee submariners at Clyde will benefit from improved mess and recreational facilities after a four- month upgrade. At any one time there are around 75 students undergoing the Royal Navy’s Submarine Qualifying Course working towards the dolphin badge that signifies a qualified submariner. Captain Alistair Willis, Captain of the Clyde base, meets submarine students in their Thanks to a £7,000 grant from the refurbished TV room New finance officers will strengthen DE&S support

foUR fiNANCe officers have and Rescue and most recently she been appointed to strengthen the operated as commercial finance level of financial support to the lead on procurement projects with Chiefs of Materiel at De&S. Bovis Lend Lease and interserve’s They will also provide a outsourcing joint venture with financial focal point for each of the Leicestershire NhS. front Line Commands in De&S. Chief of Materiel (Land)’s Heather Grossman Simon Small Paul Dunster is the new Chief Chief finance officer is Mark finance officer for Chief of Binnersley who has wide Materiel (fleet). he joined De&S experience in finance but also in in 2007 as finance team leader and broader general management. board member for the information Most recently he has been Systems and Services operating working with a charitable trust in centre. the education sector. Three years later he became Simon Small joins Chief head of finance and board of Materiel (Joint enablers) member for the Submarines after four years of providing operating centre. consultancy services. Previous heather Grossman has taken to that he was Group finance up her post with Chief of Materiel Director at RR Donnelley Global (Air). She has been Assistant Chief Document Solutions, a leading Paul Dunster executive with Staffordshire fire business process outsourcer. Mark Binnersley news 37

Exodus! Corsham staff respond to Exercise Owen which will help improve business continuity

STAff MAKe a mass exodus from Staff reacted calmly, followed Corsham, above as part of information instructions and the exercise was over in 25 Systems and Services’ first live business minutes. continuity exercise. it produced a wealth of information for exercise owen was held towards the future planning to ensure the robustness of end of August to test internal incident business resilience at Corsham. response processes at the Wiltshire site exercise owen was part of a review at after reports of a suspect van parked Corsham which started with creation of a outside the perimeter fence. full-time business continuity manager for Corsham's Safety and Environment section once the alert was raised the exercise 12 months. head Andy Ralston helps co-ordination began, the largest building at Corsham was further business continuity exercises during Exercise Owen at Corsham's all- evacuated and the site shut down. are planned over the next few months. weather sports pitch

Your chance to Devonport hosts latest have Your Say All DE&S military and civilian staff are urged to complete this year’s MOD your Say Survey, available Talk to the Board show on line until the end of the month. The confidential iT WAS a return to familiar the Gulf, with brief stops at final decision was the right one survey results will be territory for Vice Admiral Gibraltar and Syria on the way. for defence. used to identify areas for improvement. Sir Andrew Mathews when Vice Admiral Mathews Barry Burton also Since last year’s survey he brought Talk to the Board said “The point is, this is acknowledged the current Permanent Under-Secretary ‘Live’ to Devonport on 13th normal business for the Royal negative view of civil servants Jon Thompson has focused September. Navy. This is the day job for in the media but added that on leadership and managing Vice Admiral Mathews, a Devonport.” Defence Ministers and the change as priorities. former Naval Base Commander The Board team members leadership of both the military Senior Civil Service at Devonport, was welcomed were questioned on a variety of and the MoD Civil Service and Band B events have helped build a senior by the current commander, subjects including the transfer were working hard to correct leadership cadre; leaders Commodore Graeme Little, of De&S to a GoCo or the that view. have objectives to improve and joined by Director Materiel De&S+ option and the transfer Questions were raised engagement while Mr Strategy Barry Burton and of the naval base to Navy about upskilling and Thompson regularly updates De&S’ head of People in Command. resourcing. Steve Goodbourn staff in a blog on strategic Acquisition Steve Goodbourn. other questions involved agreed that De&S had not topics and key issues being More than 100 staff the management of change and always got this right and addressed by the Defence Board. attended at hMS Drake where the perception of the general work was being undertaken to During the past year five Admiral Mathews opened public and the media of the address this, particularly with ‘live’ question and answer by acknowledging the busy Civil Service. regards to critical posts. sessions have been held summer at Devonport. Vice Admiral Mathews Vice Admiral Mathews with DE&S’ Board over he commended the emphasised that no decision added that De&S does not various sites with more excellent work done to enable had been made on the future employ the ‘usual’ civil servant, planned. the Response force Task Group status of the De&S but a lot of with engineers, project Questions about the survey should be sent to the deployment from Plymouth work was being done on both managers and commercial DE&S focal point katrina. on 13th August, heading for options to make sure that the officers being needed by De&S. [email protected] 38 people news It’s not just tents and toilets!

KATY CoLeMAN, a De&S craft trials apprentice, is heading off to north Apprentices are handed a wide range of Devon for her next placement with the experiences as they look to make a career with Royal Marines. She was previously at Camp Bastion, working with the DE&S. One landed a job with a team which took operational infrastructure Programme team as the first De&S graduate her to Camp Bastion and back apprentice to make it to operation herrick. it was, as she admits, a bit of an eye-opener. carried on with their “i once heard the working day. however operational infrastructure life is very different in Programme team referred to remote patrol and forward by other apprentices as ‘tents operating bases and we and toilets’,” she recalled. “This were informed of some left me a little apprehensive on extremely hostile situations joining the team as others were that occur at them.” taking up ‘exciting’ placements for Katy her experience in weapons, munitions and proved invaluable. She Chinook teams.” said: “Visiting Camp Yet the task of recovering Bastion was not only an equipment from Afghanistan opportunity for me to see was to prove just as ‘exciting’. all the equipment i’d been “Any equipment recovered involved with, reported from operation herrick needs on, tested and trialled to reflect the future capability and documented, it was requirements and the Total also an opportunity to fleet Requirement must meet really ‘see the whole story’ the numbers desired for 2020,” for me with regards to she said. “i was how infrastructure part of the team works. Seeing how that had to assess generator farms for which assets camps within Bastion currently deployed were constructed, were going to the environment the be candidates ablution units had for recuperation to be used in, and while considering how all cookhouse the logistical equipment was set practicalities and up and used are cost effectiveness things that can only of recuperation.” be fully understood A five-day pre- and appreciated deployment course if actually seen and a 24-hour flight in operation as to Camp Bastion opposed to viewing kicked off what paperwork. Katy describes “This placement as one of the best has given me a experiences of her real insight into life. the equipment and “Landing in the Top: Katy Coleman pictured during her time at Camp Bastion support that oiP dark it was hard delivers and sustains to get much of an Above: normally a soldier's first impression of Operation Herrick – newly-arrived for re-deployable impression of the personnel wait at Camp Bastion's Reception, Staging and Onward Integration area living and working place – but it felt before onward journeys expeditionary big, cold, and flat,” campaign she said. “We were infrastructure quickly ushered off the aircraft into the visiting various yards, equipment through-life to equip and support arrivals terminal for a briefing, arrivals repair centres, transit camps and current and future operations. paperwork and then taken to our bed in-service support teams. i had been “As my second placement starts at space. The trip that had started 23 briefed, trained, assessed, equipped the Craft Trials Wing, 11 Amphibious hours ago from Bristol had drained my and knew what i was letting myself in Trials and Testing Squadron at colleagues but i was still buzzing. i was for but strangely enough my security Royal Marines instow, based on the in Afghanistan! and safety never felt under threat knowledge i have gained from my first “over the next four days the sheer at any time while being ‘behind the placement, i am relishing the thought enormity of it all started to sink in wire’ due to the normality of things of what experiences i will gain from the while travelling in and around Bastion around camp and the way everyone next.” people news 39

Protector support work earns Andrew a People award

DiReCToR ShiPS, Tony he developed a robust, of Valediction on behalf Graham, has presented a innovative and practical of the Admiralty Board in Ships’ People Award to Lt Cdr solution minimising impact recognition of a 37-year Andrew Clark, pictured left, on manpower while still distinguished military career. for his support work on hMS delivering full operational Lt Cdr Clark joined the Protector. capability. Royal Navy in 1976 and served Lt Cdr Clark’s work on following his success for on many vessels, most notably the support solution for the Protector he incorporated in submarines Warspite, purchase of the ship will these principles into a strategy Revenge and Splendid. provide a detailed audit trail of for the purchase of future in- Mr Graham told him: “You decisions, issues and actions service support for the River can be rightly proud of your that have been carried out to class of patrol vessels. service and i would like to develop the support solution. Lt Cdr Clark was also thank you for your invaluable During the process presented with a Certificate contribution over the years.”

Dave Pawlby graduated in Lincoln Cathedral Pursuit of change on 2nd September in the presence of several military figures including Brigadier sees Dave clock Jon Brittain (Head of Logistics Policy and Strategy), Commodore Mike Bullock (ACOS up a civilian first Logs and Infra), Air Commodore David Stubbs (Commandant RAF College) and DAV e PAW L BY has become the solutions officer, his dissertation Col Simon Wheelton first male MoD civil servant to was based on how De&S manages (Commandant Defence graduate with a Masters Degree large change projects using the Logistics School) in logistics management via the universal hosting solution for Defence Logistics Staff Course. technical information as a case The Support Solutions officer study. This earned him a well in the Joint Support Chain, who deserved pass with merit. was presented with his Masters The academic partnership with degree in Lincoln Cathedral on the university has been extended 2nd September, was a student on for another five years. enrolments the DLCS Cohort 2 which began are in May and November; anyone in September 2010 as part of eight interested should first look at residential modules delivered by the 2012DiN07-091. Defence College of Logistics and Personnel at RAf Cranwell, over 20 months. The course is taught with academic foundations provided by tutors from the faculty of Business LOGISTICIAN DARREN Emmett has proved he can put and Law at the University of Lincoln. pen to paper effectively with a top prize for the best academic essay. it is designed to achieve The RAF squadron leader, left, from DE&S' systematic acquisition of advanced Operational Support Programmes was a student of the academic knowledge, coupled with modular Defence Logistics Staff Course Cohort No 3 work-based support to explore and and was awarded the AgustaWestland Prize for the develop high level skills in the field best overall academic essay on the Management of of logistics. Project Risk, achieving the highest marks throughout The course is primarily intended the duration of the cohort. He was also awarded the Chartered for military officers of So2 rank Management Institute Prize for the highest marks, upwards, but also open for civilian aggregated across two cohorts, for his academic logisticians at Band C2 and above. essays related to strategic management, project Dave started the course while and contract risk management, purchasing and team leader of Log NeC Technical supply management, and logistics and operations information Services, and reached management. Gary Ramsden, the University of Lincoln Military postgraduate diploma level in Programmes Director, which delivers the course in July 2012. he was then given the contracted partnership with the Defence College of opportunity to complete his studies Logistics Policing and Administration, said Darren’s at Masters level. Darren’s the tops at consistently high standards of work and academic Passionate about strategic rigour should not go unrecognised. change management, and to tie in putting pen to paper Darren will be presented with his prizes at the with his continued role as a support annual Academic Logistics Awards Dinner at RAF College Cranwell this month. 40 people news

Praise for teams in In memory of Stephen award bid THE MOD’s Team gets down to work with commercial director has congratulated DIY at a Somerset church three DE&S teams for being shortlisted for prestigious supply management awards. The teams attended the awards run by the Chartered Institute for Purchasing and Supply. Despite failing to come away with the final prizes Les Mosco was delighted to see recognition for the commercial function at DE&S. “It was already a very strong achievement to get three project teams – and even me as an individual award nomination – through to the finalist stage,” he said. “We should not be at all disheartened, and I would like to congratulate the three teams who got so far in the process, especially as there was fierce Above Darren Jacobs and Mike Mogg work on the ceiling competition this year. “We will aim for a Top left: John Cumbers and Ian Haskell work out distances and good set of submissions angles next year too, as I and Steven Morgan (Director Left: Simon Frame and regular church volunteer Peter Connew cut up DE&S Commercial plasterboard Operations) remain convinced that many of our commercial The SUDDeN death of a De&S on the goodwill, inspiration and Adam Bedford, Simon frame, activities are way up team member has galvanized dedication of the parish,” said ian haskell and Mike Mogg. there as among the colleagues to carry out Requirements Manager Major “When arriving at St most complex and restoration work on a Somerset John Pratt. John’s you are presented with positive contributions church in his memory. “We learned of the great impressive architecture and, there is in the Stephen Welford of work by volunteers improving inside, you are faced with the profession.” Shortlisted teams operational Support Vehicles the building and that Stephen stunning interior finely balanced were: died earlier this year and his gave up his spare time to help with its welcoming character,” • The MARS Tanker memorial service took place at out.” John said. Team (nominated St John the Baptist Church in John suggested to the “Suitably impressed with in the International frome. operational Support Vehicle the building and surprised that Procurement Project of Stephen had given up much Programme’s deputy head anybody would let us near such the year); of his spare time to help out Phil Burton that a small team a fine place we were anxious to • The Defence Medical Information with repairs and modifications of volunteers could spend two get started. Capability Programme at the church, something he had days carrying out general DiY, “The two days passed quickly (nominated in the Best never mentioned to his work painting and plasterboarding a with plenty of painting and Public Procurement colleagues. ceiling. plastering done. everybody Project); “Like many old churches John led his team to frome, remained in good humour and • PA Consulting money to carry out repairs is just made up of Wo2 John Cumbers, the plasterboard remains on the and ISS DIST (Best Procurement not available and much depends SSgt Darren Jacobs, helen Place, ceiling!” Consultancy Project of the year) for the ten-year Defence Cash helps Trees to grow even taller Information Infrastructure yEOVILTON’S TALL Trees ties or mutual understanding programme. Community Centre has received between the Armed Forces and £69,000 from the Armed Forces the surrounding community. Mr Mosco was Community Covenant for Commodore Jock Alexander, shortlisted as one of the refurbishment and updating. far left, joins community workers procurement and supply The £30 million Covenant Sally Crawford and Gill Duke chain management Grants scheme is MOD-led and in accepting the money from professionals of the provides financial support ot Christopher Le Hardy of the year. local projects which strengthen Community Covenant. people news 41

Chris pools Apprentices join knowledge to Up the creek! forces to clean up save money parts of Devonport A GREEN-THINKING Royal Naval sailor has made a splash at Devonport by reducing costs and the carbon footprint of a diver training tank. Chief Petty Officer Chris Springett, an engineer at the Southern Dive Unit, has introduced improvements to the tank’s water heating and cleaning treatment. It is saving the naval base in energy and fuel costs, water use and increases the life of parts. His new system with new equipment and operating procedures will save about £190,000 over three years and helps the base meet carbon dioxide emission and sustainable energy use targets. He said: “I A GROUP of MOD technician apprentices in their spending hours removing litter from the banks of the completed a civilian second year of training joined forces with students tidal creek. swimming pool and business to conduct a second local clean-up. Items found and removed in nearly a skipful of maintainer’s course As part of their training programme, the rubbish included two mattresses, clothing, plastic where I realised how apprentices are expected to undertake a community bags, cans and bottles. archaic the control of project. This year they joined an activity that had a Chris Warn, outgoing MOD Apprentice local community input and contributed to the look, Development Manager, said: “This type of activity has feel and environmental condition of areas feeding the a positive affect on the apprentices and allows them dockyard, in this case the creek around the Weston to contribute outside the workplace and be involved Mill Jetty. with other teams, which in turn boosts team-working The MOD’s apprentices joined the University of and communication skills. Plymouth’s environmental sciences department and “Each took away a sense of pride in what they members of the contractor team leading the project, achieved as a group.” From one iconic building the dive tank filtration system was. Mark swaps Abbey Wood for “It was inefficient because it was old to another! dream Millennium Stadium job with no feed-back or temperature control which wasted water, energy and the The MiLLeNNiUM Stadium superintendant Gerry Toms who his appointment completes chemicals used to treat has a new manager this month stepped down in June. the WRU executive team a week the water.’’ – following his departure from “i am deeply honoured to be after former england star Josh It is hoped the dive De&S. joining the Welsh Rugby Union Lewsey was recruited as head of unit’s headquarters carbon emissions will Lieutenant Colonel Mark in such an important role,” said rugby. be reduced by 45,000 Williams of the The Royal Mark. “i relish the challenges and WRU chairman David tonnes over three years. Welsh has been working in opportunities." Pickering said: “This is a great Chris added: “The Land equipment’s operational Mark, who is from Glynneath, appointment for the WRU and i improvements save Support Programmes. added: “As a proud Welshman and know Mark already has strong water and energy in But he has left De&S on rugby supporter, i understand relationships with the relevant heating and compressed fast-track release, and will be the important place the stadium local authorities, the emergency air and save wear and tear on the system. We in charge at the iconic home of holds in the whole psyche and services and with the Welsh now use less chemicals Welsh rugby in Cardiff from this culture of Wales. government.” to treat the water to month. “i know my military and Mark took up his appointment make it hygienic and The 42-year-old, who leadership experience will serve at the stadium on 1st october also reduce labour spent 20 years as an officer in me well and i look forward to followed by membership of the costs.’’ Northern ireland, Bosnia and working with a great team at the Welsh Rugby football Union the Chris’ idea earned iraq, replaces former police chief WRU.” day after. him an MOD GEMS award. 42 people news

ADRiAN RADfoRD braved stinging jellyfish and one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes to raise more than £7,000 for charity. Adrian, of De&S’ Sea King team, stepped off Shakespeare Beach in Dover in the early morning to cross the Up and down The Wrekin 21.5 miles of the english Channel to france. helps send cash Although he intended to make the crossing in to our heroes Adrian’s 15 hours he eventually covered more than 33 Channel dash miles in just over 18 MEMBERS OF DE&S’ ISTAR Force Protection hours before arrival at team at Donnington have raised cash for Help earns top Sangatte Beach, having for Heroes by trudging up and down an iconic avoided some large ships local landmark. rewards – on several occasions. The third annual Wrekinathon sees competitors continually ascending and despite the The money Adrian descending The Wrekin, a 400-metre high hill has raised will be going to the west of Telford, over 24 hours. jellyfish! to the British institute Along with Tony Rowley, Rob Moore, Olly for Brain injured Stanley and Phil Carrington of the team, other Children. members from Donnington's workforce took part, helping to raise the total ascents and descents to 144, or 432 miles, 180,000 feet of ascent and around 887, 150 steps. Wings over Abbey Wood Individual contributions ranged from a single ascent to 17. The final ott al raised came to £1,132. In the picture, above, Rob and Tony (far left and centre) are joined by Phil Stone, Jason Peate and Dave Blocksidge of the Defence Support Group enjoying sunset at the summit.

ABBeY WooD staff showed their generosity as popular. During lunch, the RAfA South West Geoff’s three the Royal Air forces Association ‘Wings Appeal’ Band, celebrating its 15th anniversary, played passed through the site on 11th September. classic military tunes. in a row RAf personnel across the site were up bright De&S’ Chief of Materiel (Air), Air Marshal and early to collect as much cash as possible as Simon Bollom, showed his support to this DE&S' orienteering star staff arrived for work. Volunteers baked RAf important event in the RAfA calendar. The day Geoff Ellis, from the Falcon team, made it themed cakes and shortbread which proved very raised nearly £1,100. three Caddihoe Chase titles in a row, the only person to have done so in its 39-year history. The two-day competition near Managers’ plane sailing yelverton, Devon, saw Geoff enjoying glorious MANAGERS FROM the MOD and Babcock Dartmoor sunshine on at Devonport are pictured flying model his 9km course which aircraft to mimic the Battle of Britain. he conquered with a But there was a serious side to their near-perfect run to ‘dogfights’ as Stephen Carver from finish seven minutes Cranfield University used the exercise clear of his nearest to illustrate the complexity and dynamic rival. nature of projects and the pivotal role A lapse on day of leaders in creating the conditions for two saw him leak time success. but his day one buffer Base commander, Commodore enabled him to arrive at Graeme Little, said: “Stephen brings the finish omfc ortably programme and project management ahead of the remainder to life, and creates a compelling set of of the field. messages that are easily translated to project and programme delivery.” people news 43

THE CHAMPAGNE flows as a three-strong team Julian enjoys that champagne moment reached Land's End last month at the end of a ten-day cycle from John O'Groats. Julian Grey of Combat Air's Finance Team at Pictured: Abbey Wood joined two Julian Grey, friends for the ride which centre, and has so far raised £3,500, friends Chris nearly twice their original Cashell, far target. right, and Andy The trio flew to Gallagher at Scotland with their bikes Land's End and completed the 900 after their ten- miles at an average speed day ride from of 15 miles an hour. scotland. “The weather was kind to us for most of the journey with the exception of day nine, which saw torrential rain from start to finish while cycling through Sports Lottery winners – June and July the hilliest parts of Cornwall,” said Julian. £10,000: Graham Keating £200: Peter Mundy (Cardiff), Michael Taylor (Portsmouth), “Our support crews (Holywood), Stuart Law (DIO Mark Newton (Cheadle Hulme), George Maclennan (Fort proved to be invaluable Chepstow). Craig Martin (Abbey Wood), Allen George), Richard Bolwell (Abbey throughout, providing an £5,000: (Lisa Bungard (RAF Thomas (Liverpool), Robert Wood), Louise Brady (Preston), endless supply of food Northolt), Clare Gleeson (Abbey Venables (Gosport), Melissa Kristan Ellis (Abbey Wood), and drink at each stop. Wood). Fraser (Glasgow), Alan Chadbone Paula Payne (Whitehall), Maria £2,000: Graham Davidson (Old (Pirbright), Martin O'Brien Sullivan (Bicester), Alexandra In addition to our carb War Office). Barden (Glen Douglas), Romaine Browne (Bicester), Philip Kirk loaded diet, we must have £1,000: Neville Montgomery Trigg (Abbey Wood), Tracy Kaye (RAF Mildenhall), Susan French eaten our way though 90 (Holywood), Gillian Heesom (Gosport), Judith Sutherland (Corsham), Gemma Jones Mars Bars and bananas (Donnington). (Whitehall), John Smith (Gosport), (Northwood), Gordon Squires over the ten days. £500: Jill Humphries Peter Gristwood (RAF Leeming), (Rosyth), Simon Wall (Hyde “Crossing the line at (Abbey Wood), Andrew Oakley Valerie Newport (Camberley), Park), Jayson Young (Salisbury), Land’s End is something (Wethersfield). Richard Tickner (Appleby), Frank Beatrix Kaye (Topcliffe), Danny we will never forget; £300: Diana Smith (RAF Engall (RAF Lakenheath), Sandra Holland (Abbey Wood), Steven greeted by our family and Mildenhall), Lynn Hammond Robinson (Old War Office), Alan Burchill (Abbey Wood), Julie Baker friends after ten days of (RAF Waddington), Peter Bullock Stacey (Blandford). (RAF Mildenhall), Christopher hard effort and a year of (Abbey Wood), Melissa Stevenson £100: Ian Gibson (Lisburn), Sweeney (Gutersloh), Hugh Hamill planning was the best (Newcastle), Robin Clark Elaine Bowers (Glasgow), Mark (Kentigern), Laura Tempest feeling ever.” (Corsham), John Moorhouse Kramer (Wyvern Barracks), (Andover), Kevin Wilson (Andover), Money will be split (Larkhill), Robert Vining (Abbey Sharon Rutter (RAF Wittering), Samantha Nicholas (Abbey Wood), between Help for Heroes Wood). Annette Mathers (Whale Island), Peter Bullock (Abbey Wood). and Save the Children. DINs - released this month Defence Instructions and Notices (DINs) are defence-wide instructions, guidance and notices for military and civilian staff, containing up-to-the-minute information to help people carry out their duties. Some of the latest issued on Defence Equipment and Support are:

2013DIN04-137: This DIN sets out the policy to be adopted for Sting Ray torpedo parachutes used on rotary wing aircraft in relation to life and usage.

2013DIN04-138: The Defence Ordnance Assurance Services has moved from DE&S' International Guns, Missiles and Rockets team to the munitions processing organisation in Defence Munitions to better align skilled staff by the team and Defence Munitions on the support function, and streamline staff recruitment and training.

2013DIN04-142: This announces introduction to service of modifications to the current wrap-around staging for routine and in-depth maintenance of the Sea King Mks 3, 4, 5 and 7 helicopters while working at height. Modifications are necessary for DE&S to fulfil its duty of arc e and be compliant with working at height legislation.

Further information and more details on the latest DINs see: http://defenceintranet.diif.r.mil.uk/Reference/DINsJSPs/Pages/DINsindex2013.aspx