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A Specialised Journal on Military & Strategic Affairs - 48 th Year - Issue No. 575 DECEMBER 2019

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A Show Like No Other

The Dubai Airshow 2019 ended on at the opening of the five-day event Group, and Chairman of the events or- a high note surpassing expectations in were H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Moham- ganising committee besides a number terms of attendance, number of visitors med bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown of other senior officials. and the value of deals signed, establish- Prince of Dubai; H.H. Sheikh Mansour The airshow opening has always been ing once again that the event is one of bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime spectacular, more so this time with the the best of its kind the world over. Minister and Minister of Presidential Emirates A380 soaring into the skies More than 1,288 exhibitors took part in Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed in the flypast procession, marking the the show which attracted 84,043 trade Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil launch of the event. Three Chinook, visitors. When the show ended, US$54.5 Aviation Authority, and Chairman and three Black Hawk and three Apache billion worth of business had been con- Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and helicopters, opened the way for the cluded, of which 51 deals worth over AED 18 million were signed by the UAE Ministry of Defence. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mo- hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Su- preme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, opened the show. Also present 7

Emirates A380, closely followed by the their Dubai Airshow debut this year. with requests and interest from several UAE’s air display team, Al Fursan, set The dedicated feature pavilions for friendly nations around us.” in an arrow formation offering a spell- Space, Cargo and Global Air Traffic On the first day of the show itself, Cana- binding sight for aviation enthusiasts Management (GATM) also attracted da’s first-time exhibitor Searidge Technol- and thousands of other spectators. fresh entrants hoping to cash in on the ogies, a technology innovator providing Another highlight of the event was the growing aerospace market. Remote Tower and Digital Airport solu- static display that featured as many as Making its debut this year was UAE’s tions, was selected by Airservices Aus- 161 aircraft. EDGE, a group comprising 25 local en- tralia for an initial prototype at Sydney With new companies coming to the tities working in five aerospace capa- Airport. show every year, the number of ex- bility clusters, which launched shortly Neil Bowles, Searidge’s Head of Air Traffic hibitors this year went up by almost 10 before the show. Among the firms un- Management, said: “The number of visi- per cent, underscoring the increasing der the EDGE umbrella is Al-Tariq, and tors has been fantastic including many popularity of the event. One hundred its CEO Theunis Botha said: “EDGE has aviation professionals interested in what new firms mostly from defence, ATC, been very well received. We have been our digital tower offering really is. We’ve maintenance and supply fields made very busy and have been inundated had so many meetings with new potential opportunities.” In the Space Pavilion, Ukraine-based lunar and space technology firm Yuzhnoye Design Office said it was delighted to be making its debut in a year in which space exploration was taking the spotlight. “I hope our company can do something together with the UAE in space, and in the lunar programme,” said the company’s General Director, Alexander Degtyarev. Saudi Arabia’s The Helicopter Company 8 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Events

and Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), UAE’s Kingsbury and Airports World Company, Taiwan’s Smart Fre- quency, and Korea Defence Industry Association, as well as dozens of others were among the other debutants. The Helicopter Company was also a key event sponsor. CEO Yahya Homoud Alghoraibi said: “We have done more than we expected, we have met and had discussions with a lot of companies and we have seen a lot of customers and shown our aircraft to many people as well, so we are very happy with what has taken place.” Boeing and Embraer announced the launch of a joint venture to produce the multi-role airlifter C-390 Millennium, underlining the airshow’s significance at the regional and international levels. Michele van Akelijen, Managing Direc- tor of show organisers Tarsus F&E LLC Middle East, said: “From the biggest companies in the aerospace field to those just starting out, Dubai Airshow offers a unique environment for building business relationships.” Elsewhere, a host of speciality conferences offering industry-specific key- notes, Q&A sessions and networking opportunities attracted an impressive collection of professionals. Set across two days, the Global Air Traffic Manage- ment (GATM) conference took a close at examining the key role that female at the technological advancements look into the future of traffic control, scientists, researchers, engineers and needed for the next generation of space with virtual towers proving to be a par- astronauts will play in the future of the exploration and the impact they are ex- ticularly hot topic. Cargo Connect, a global space industry, the conference pected to have on the wider world. show within the show, focused on the proved a huge draw. European Space Exhibits ranging from Dubai Police’s air freight industry, with data sharing Agency’s former astronaut Claudie new flying bike for hard-to-reach emer- across both geographical and business Haigneré said she found the level of en- gencies to new products in the mede- boundaries being a key focus. gagement very encouraging. “I felt that vac field through to the first commer- For the first time in 2019, a growing fo- really something is going on here, and cial space flight suits from Virgin Galac- cus on space exploration regionally was I’ve been really impressed because this tic were all on show. recognised with its own conference shows a real possibility for change. The AMMROC Excited about New Al Ain programme, opening with ‘Women in new generation coming up here is so Facility Space,’ hosted by the UAE Space Agen- refreshing.” AMMROC, a key participant, is cur- cy and featuring speakers from the Another conference highlight was rently in the final stages of completing UN and Boeing, among others. Aimed Space Tech Talks that looked in-depth a modern facility strategically located in 9

Systems. “Many countries seek this capability as the alternatives are either unguided rockets that miss targets or anti-tank munitions that overkill many targets and are bulky and heavy, limiting the number of strikes per mission,” he said. Unguided rockets and larger anti-tank munitions increase the risk of collateral damage. BAE Systems also demonstrated ground-launched APKWS rocket capabilities without any changes to APKWS hardware or software. Other displays from the company included the LiteHUD head-up display (HUD) and the Striker II helmet-mounted dis- Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer, one of the world’s most successful and proven military aircraft trainers with operational capability. Complementing the aircraft, BAE Systems offers world-class training services. Collins Aerospace Shows off Actuation Systems Collins Actuation, one of the largest providers of actuation systems in the aerospace market, presented its leading aerospace and defence innovations for ministries of defence, integrators, aircraft manufacturers, airlines and other customers in the region. Edward Dryden, Vice President Actua- a one square kilometre area near Al Ain pose hangars, over 30 back shops and tion Systems, Mechanical Systems at International Airport. The facility will be a dedicated environmentally controlled Collins Aerospace said, “We have suc- a one-stop-shop supporting over 35 air- paint facility. cessfully demonstrated our capability craft types, both fixed and rotary wing BAE Steals the Show with Laser to provide highly competitive and in- platforms, for the UAE and regional Guided Rockets tegrated solutions to OEMs like Airbus. markets. BAE Systems exhibited several of its We also see potential growth with oth- “While we have been concentrating on next-gen air technologies and solutions er OEMs. Our objective is to continue to fulfilling our obligations to our UAE cus- at the show. The APKWS laser-guided serve our customers in the region with tomers during the past few years, our rockets produced by BAE Systems are the highest standards of operational grand opening in Al Ain during the first sought by nations worldwide as they excellence and help them in their fu- half of 2020 means we will be open to provide warfighters with a low-cost ture growth with the most innovative the world,” said Tim German, AMMROC’s precision strike capability and are easy and trusted solutions and services.” Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). to integrate on different platforms, said Raytheon Highlights Counter UAS As part of the latest MRO set-up, the Marc Casseres, Director of Precision Solutions new facility incorporates four multi-pur- Guidance and Sensing Solutions at BAE Small drones are quickly evolving from 10 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Events

harmless gadgets to weaponised un- turnkey solution for a very high per- show. The rotorcraft was on display at manned aircraft systems (UASs). In fact, formance Stand Off Jammer (SOJ) the static exposition and took part in drone technology is expected to ad- Platform. the flight programme. vance further, and experts warn about The SOJ is part of the Electronic Attack The design of Mi-38 features a num- autonomous drones that are less sus- & Mutual Protection System (EAMPS) ber of innovations including improved ceptible to jamming. family, which guarantees the EA and aerodynamic contours of the fuselage Evan M. Hunt, Strategy & Business De- Mutual Protection capability to sev- and cowling of the propulsion unit, velopment, High Energy Laser said that eral different platforms, in different main rotor spinners, and the swash drones are being increasingly milita- arrangements. Its goal is to reduce plate. Mi-38 can be operated in a wide rised, and they can be easily modified long-range radar coverage on friendly range of climatic conditions including to carry lethal weapons, identify targets intruders and consequently delay their maritime, tropical and cold climates. at long ranges, and carry out electronic engagement, allowing them to enter The use of unparalleled technical so- warfare (EW) attacks. They are also be- the enemy area. lutions makes it superior to other sim- coming more and more autonomous. Countering highly mobile, coordinated ilar-class helicopters in its load capac- Besides being less susceptible to jam- and networked defence systems re- ity, seating capacity and main performing, in future, they may have their quires the capability to effectively man- mance characteristics. navigation system. That is where Ray- age the EM spectrum for both radar Another novelty at the show was the theon’s counter UAS solutions come and communication waveforms, deny- business version of the light multi-pur- in. It will be able to identify friendly ing the enemy not only the opportu- pose Ansat helicopter. In this configu- and enemy drones and engage them nity of detecting and tracking targets, ration, the helicopter can comfortably accordingly. Raytheon demonstrated but also the resources to engage them transport up to five passengers. the Layered Counter UAS solutions in- in a coordinated air defence action. The Advanced Remotely Piloted Aircraft cluding Howler System, high-energy SOJ platform with the Electronic Order MQ-9B Sky Guardian and the maritime weapon systems, and anti-jammers at of Battle (EOB) - SIGINT suite, achieves variation Sea Guardian from General the show. this capability with an accurate and Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA- Elettronica’s SOJ Platform up-to-date awareness of enemy assets ASI) will become one of the most ad- Highlighted characteristics and their deployment. vanced Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Elettronica Group displayed its tech- Mi-38 Boasts Many Innovations when the first variant will be delivered nological edge, with a particular focus The latest Mi-38 helicopter from the to the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) as the on the next-generation jammers, at Russian Helicopters Holding Company Protector RG Mk1 in the early 2020s. the show. The company presented a made its international debut at the Sea Guardian features state-of-the-art 11

sensors that offer ISR capabilities for a commercial, defence and special mis- multi-mission airlifter KC-39, the first wide range of operational and threat sion capabilities with an array of high- of which was delivered to Brazilian Air environments and is capable of operat- performance aircraft within the static Force in September this year. The coming at Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) rang- display. pany also displayed light attack and es at altitudes over 40,000 feet and in Also on show was the Cessna Grand counter-insurgency mission capable inclement weather conditions. GA-ASI, Caravan EX that provides the freedom Super Tucano, which is currently in ser- also displayed its Multi-Mission Control to reconfigure to meet demands and vice with 15 air forces worldwide. (MMC) and Metis capabilities. Metis en- empowers operators to meet diverse Torpedoes and Missiles from India hances communications between sup- requirements. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), an ISO ported units, aircrew, and intelligence Embraer Puts up a Strong Show certified enterprise under the Indian cells. Embraer had the largest number of Defence Ministry, demonstrated vari- The company recently successfully aircraft on static display at the show, ous products at the show. BDL is the demonstrated MMC and Metis during a which included the debut of the new only company in India manufacturing live flight using company-owned MQ-9 Praetor 500 business jet in the Middle various types of missiles and other Block 1 and MQ-9 Block 5 Remotely East. The Praetor 500 business jet was defence equipment. Its product pro- Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in North Dakota. recently certified by FAA and EASA in file includes Anti-Tank Guided Missiles The flights demonstrated a Technology September. (ATGM), Surface to Air Missiles (SAMs), Readiness Level (TRL) 7 capability and Visitors also got to see Embraer’s new Air to Air Missiles, Under Water Weap- promises applications across military generation of aircraft KC-390 and E195- ons, Counter Measuring Dispensing forces and for non-defence missions. E2 for the first time. The Praetor 500 Systems, Ground Support Systems and Textron’s High-Performance Aircraft midsize business jet possesses full fly- other allied test equipment. BDL has at Static Display by-wire and turbulence reduction tech- ventured into the export market mostly Textron Aviation brands represent in- nologies. According to Embraer, it is also with torpedoes. novation, performance and leadership the farthest and fastest-flying midsize Also on display was Akash, an indig- in the general aviation industry. Textron jet, capable of flying long routes such as enously developed, all-weather, air de- Inc. is a multi-industry company that New York to London, London to Dubai, fence missile system that can engage leverages its global network of aircraft, and Jakarta to Tokyo, all non-stop. multiple threats simultaneously. defence, and industrial businesses to Besides, the company also displayed The Dubai Airshow will return in 2021, provide customers innovative solu- Phenom 300E, a successful business between November 14-18. tions and services. At the show, Textron jet with over 500 deliveries. For the Reference Text/Photo: Aviation Defense highlighted their defence sector, Embraer showcased its www.dubaiairshow.aero 12 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Events

BIDEC 2019 Ends on a High Note The 2019 Bahrain International Defence Exhibition and Conference (BIDEC) held at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre from 28th-30th October attracted over 200 international companies.

The three-day event ended on a hugely partners to strengthen regional and main waterways of the Middle East. successful note underscoring the far- global security. MEMTEC’s Futuristic Military Tech sighted vision of His Majesty King Ha- Head of BIDEC’s organising committee, BIDEC was accompanied by the Middle mad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme The Royal Guard Commander HH Major East Military Technology Conference Commander of Bahrain, who inaugu- General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al (MEMTEC), with its aim to highlight rated BIDEC 2019 with His Royal High- Khalifa, stressed the importance of the regional modernisation of current ca- ness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khal- 2019 event for the military industry and pabilities. The Bahrain Centre for Stra- ifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme technology, describing it as a platform tegic, International, and Energy Studies Commander and First Deputy Prime for creative thinking on defence strate- (DERASAT) was again the Knowledge Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain. gies, counter terrorism and extremism Partner for the Conference. In his opening speech, HRH the Crown solutions. MEMTEC explored several current and Prince underscored the importance of HH Major General Shaikh Nasser point- future areas of military technology: cy- strengthening global defence coordi- ed out that the main challenge faced ber defence strategies; the impact of nation, noting that security challenges by the world nowadays is securing wa- artificial intelligence on the functions of demand concerted efforts to develop terways and combating piracy. In the the armed forces; military technological military use of emerging technology. light of recent events in the Gulf region, development of war simulation mod- He emphasised that Bahrain will con- BIDEC 2019 has thus played a vital role els; the impact of military technology tinue to work alongside international in boosting security and control in the on regional conflicts; and the future of 13

military industries in the Middle East. ing services adapted for mission-critical weighs around 1.25 tonnes and can MEMTEC thus illustrated how global and public-safety use. carry 250 kg (550 lb) of the convention- advancements in the defence sector Airbus also presented Tactilon Dabat al warhead. Consequently, this torpedo will reshape Middle East conflict. and its latest development, the Dabat benefits from more than 95 per cent of Bell’s AH-1Z and UH-1Y Hybrid Roaming feature offering both indigenous content. Marinisation minimises corrosion and Tetra and LTE radio technologies in one Another exhibit, a lightweight torpe- other environmental degraders while unique ruggedised device. This tech- do (tal), was an electrically propelled, state-of-the-art sensors, weapons, and nology allows end-users to perform self-homing underwater weapon optics enhance war-winning capabil- their daily duties without being re- launched from ship/helicopter. Other ity. The Bell Global Military Sales and stricted solely to Tetra radio coverage. displays included the electrically pro- Strategy team displayed the AH-1Z and Bharat Dynamics’ Maritime Capabilities pelled Shyena, targeting submarines in UH-1Y 1:10 static display models, with The Indian defence major Bharat Dy- both shallow and deep waters, with a the H-1 fleet possessing both maritime namics Limited (BDL) presented BIDEC submarine-fired decoy acting as a pre- and land centric warfare competencies. with a wide range of missile capabili- ferred target in the presence of its own The AH-1Z is the only helicopter in pro- ties, especially in the naval and mari- submarine. duction equipped with the AIM-9 side- time sector. BDL is state-owned and Saudi Arabia’s New HMTV winder providing the most advanced manufactures guided missiles and al- The Defence Industry of Saudi Arabia air-to-air combat capabilities. lied defence equipment. Military Industries Corporation (MIC) Airbus Exhibits State-of-the-Art As a ship-launched, electrically pro- used the opportunity of BIDEC 2019 Technology pelled underwater weapon, BDL’s to present its new wheeled 4x4 High A leading provider of secure commu- Varunastra or heavyweight torpedo is Mobility Tactical Vehicle (HMTV). The nication and collaboration solutions, equipped with the most advanced au- HMTV has a conventional layout for a Airbus displayed their diverse mission- tomatic and remote-controlled guid- 4x4 armoured vehicle but a low-profile critical with a spotlight on the modern, ance system. It uses its own intelligence design. scalable and flexibly collaborative Tacti- to track targets with the torpedo pow- The front of the vehicle has a large lon Agnet 500, ideal for group commu- ered by an electric propulsion system windscreen and there are two doors nications. The Mission-Critical push-to- requiring multiple 250 KWs Silver Oxide on each side of the hull. One more door talk application is based on 3GPP stan- Zinc (AgOZn) batteries. is fitted at the rear of the vehicle. The dards and features secure individual or The Varunastra can achieve speeds in HMTV has already been tested and is group video, voice, data and messag- excess of 40 km (74 km/h; 46 mph), being approved by a military certifica- 14 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Events

tion institute of EU origin. Next-gen APC Guardian Xtreme International Armoured Group (IAG) presented its latest generation of Ar- moured Personnel Carriers (APC) in the family of Guardian vehicles, the Guard- ian Xtreme. This is a Mine Resistant Am- bush Protected (MRAP) vehicle available in 4x4 and 6x6 configurations. The Guardian Xtreme can seat up to 10-12 fully geared infantry personnel, including driver and commander, equipped with military-grade certified blast attenuation seats. Optional acces- sories can be integrated, such as automatic remote-control weapon station, thermal imaging surveillance camera systems, grenade launchers, blackout (UAVs), including the Shaheen SH-01, a event reflecting the company’s key lights and much more. Vertical Takeoff and a Landing (VTOL) supply of two primary and secondary STREIT Leading APC Production UAV. Now fully designed and manu- surveillance radars to Bahrain country’s The STREIT Group continues to increase factured in Saudi Arabia, the Shaheen civil aviation organisation and air force, its manufacture of wheeled armoured SH-01 is made from a lightweight, car- enhancing the safety and efficiency of vehicles in the Middle East and Africa, bon composite structure and can fly to national airspace management. showcasing its full range of wheeled Ar- a maximum altitude of 3,000m with a Leonardo presented an M60 tank over- moured Personnel Carriers (APC) at this maximum endurance of three hours. haul and upgrade programme assuring year’s exhibition. As one of the world’s The Shaheen has stabilised EO/IR Day- significant improvements in crew sur- leading privately-owned armoured Night vision with an object scanning vivability, mobility and the lethality. The vehicles manufacturers, STREIT has and tracking system. A S/C Band (Omni) company also showcased its Vulcano become a market leader with 12 mod- data link facilitates communications at family of unguided and guided am- ern production facilities and 25 offices a range of 50 km. munition, including 76mm and 127mm worldwide. New Leonardo Defence Solutions naval guns, alongside 155mm land ar- Carrying VIPs, STREIT vehicles have Leonardo also attended the tri-service tillery systems for extreme ranges. withstood countless sniper and improvised explosive device (IED) attacks over the years. At BIDEC 2019, the ST- REIT Group presented four types of wheeled APCs and one Lexus SUV with armour protection. Otokar Exhibits New Range Operating with more than 55 different end users across the world, Otokar is Turkey’s leading land defence systems company, and showcased its COBRA II, URAL and ARMA 6x6 military vehicles at BIDEC. Saudi Expands UAV Range BIDEC 2019 saw Saudi Arabia bring its full range of Unmanned Aerial Systems 15

SAKT is a growing Abu Dhabi company within the military naval domain operating in the MENA region and based in Abu Dhabi’s Al Sadr Port, Al Taweelah. This joint venture between Al Fattan Ship Industry and Melara Middle East has produced synergy between its two U.A.E. shareholders. SAKT is now a supplier certified by UAE Armed Forces GHQ for the design, assembly, manufacturing, installation, integration, testing and commission of various components of military and maritime defence systems. Very low weight and high level of flexibility make Hitrole N Mk2 12.7mm naval turret particularly suitable for in- Leonardo displayed the RAT-31 DL ad- redefines precision by hitting the target stallation as the main armament of any vanced L-band 3D surveillance radar with pinpoint accuracy and minimal small patrol vessel engaged in border with an instrumental range of almost collateral damage in air-to-ground mis- control, maritime traffic interdiction or 500km, easily assembled or disassem- sions when you only have one shot. as secondary armament on larger ships bled on the battlefield. A model of the SAKT Showcases Naval Turret for self-protection in an anti-terrorism Trieste Landing Helicopter Dock mul- The UAE’s Siham Al Khaleej Technol- role. tipurpose amphibious unit completed ogy (SAKT) exhibited the Hitrole N Mk2 Hitrole N Mk2 is very precise in its elec- Leonardo’s offer in the naval domain. 12.7mm naval turret, a modern system trically operation thanks to powerful BAE Systems’ Innovation Showcase fully controlled from a remote station digital servos. Sighting and tracking BAE Systems’ innovation and capability via an advanced control console, en- actions are performed during both day showcase included Commander SL Ra- abling gunners to operate from a pro- and night through a high-performance dar, the latest radar system combining tected position within the ship's struc- daylight TV and IR camera. mobility and flexibility to enhance air- ture. Any operation can be undertaken Mack’s Tactical Trucks space surveillance and policing. Mean- with maximum safety for the operator, Mack Defense presented its full range while, the APKWS Laser-Guided Rocket including loading and recocking. of military tactical trucks at BIDEC. Mack Defense, a wholly-owned sub- sidiary of Mack Trucks and part of the Volvo Group, sells heavy-duty trucks to federal and ministerial-level customers globally. Mack Trucks has a long tradition of supporting military forces globally, providing more than 35,000 trucks for the Al- lied war effort in World Wars I and II. Mack Defense offers a full range of premium products and global support through multiple U.S. buying contracts, direct commercial sales and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programmes. Swiftships’ Patrol Vessel Showcase Specialising in small to medium-sized 16 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Events

The second edition of BIDEC was a resounding success, marked by the attendance of global defence organisations

steel, aluminium and fibreglass water- patrol boat, Seamax 420M. This ves- In a short period of time, Tasneef’s craft, Swiftships offers turnkey solutions sel can accommodate 12 persons on reputation and trustworthiness have to all branches of the U.S. military and board fitted with three Yamaha engines been established by delivering world- commercial/private companies in 52 of 300 horsepower. wide class services in every aspect of foreign countries. Harbor Offshore’s Security Solutions marine technology. They have driven The 35-metre Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) is Harbor Offshore Barriers supports the a prosperous classification business to a modern, robust, and efficient FPV ca- U.S. Navy in developing, testing and promote the highest standards in ship pable of operating in all major interna- deploying its original Port Security Bar- safety and the prevention of marine tional areas. The FPV’s fast speed, high rier (the PSB) and Fixed Security Barrier pollution. manoeuvrability, and sophisticated (the FSB). Bahrain’s Local-made 4x4 APC command and weapon systems are Harbor Offshore Barriers’ PSB solu- Bahrain Defence Force presented Fais- designed to respond to threats such as tions are utilised globally by maritime al, its new locally made 4x4 wheeled terrorism, piracy, smuggling, and illegal forces, while regional partner BDS Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), fol- immigration. boasts a 12-year presence across the lowing on from the Special Forces vehi- Swiftships’ 28-metre Patrol Boat is de- Gulf region, being specialists in High- cle presented at BIDEC’s first edition in signed for coastal defence, anti-surface Security Perimeter solutions both on 2017, fully designed and manufactured operations, maritime security operations land and in the marine environment. in Bahrain. (MSO) and maritime interdiction opera- The FSB can stop a vessel’s progress in The Faisal APC proved one of the high- tions (MIO), including surveillance and in- milliseconds yet remains fully capable lights of BIDEC 2019 as a vehicle fully telligence gathering, search, and rescue. of nullifying a second or even a third developed, designed and manufac- Seamax Bulletproof Boat Debuts swarm attack. tured according to the BDF’s needs. A new Bahraini company, Seamax Craft, Wider-ranging Tasneef Services One of the most important features of presented its brand-new boat capabili- Tasneef Maritime Services is a leading the vehicle is the internal layout, with a ties. With a wide selection of boats rang- provider of maritime classification, cer- large troops’ compartment able to ac- ing from luxury motorboats to classic tification and advisory services in the commodate six infantrymen. sailing boats on show, they emphasised UAE, GCC and internationally. Tasneef’s The second edition of BIDEC was a re- their ability to take tailored custom or- experienced surveyors and shipping sounding success, marked by the at- ders and so enable their customers to experts offer wide-range services to its tendance of global defence majors and acquire a specific boat. various clients in a number of sectors high-level officials from defence and Their highlight was the bulletproof high across the Middle East and wider world. security fields covering the world. LAND AND AIRLAND DEFENCE AND SECURITY EXHIBITION

08-12 JUNE 2020 / PARIS

THE UNMISSABLE WORLDWIDE EXHIBITION

1,802 exhibitors +14,7% from 63 countries 65,9% of international

65 startups at Eurosatory LAB

98,721 Total attendance (exhibitors, visitors, press, organisers)

227 Ofﬁcial delegations from 94 countries and 4 organisations (representing 760 delegates)

696 journalists from 44 countries

75 Conferences

2,102 Business meetings made

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UAE MoD and Tawazun Launch Trade Control Office

The UAE Ministry of Defense (MoD) hamed Al Hajeri, Chairman of ADDED, trol Office will provide several services recently announced the launch of the attended the inauguration ceremony. for companies operating in the defence Trade Control Office, supported by Under the terms of the MoU, the Trade and security sector, including coordi- Tawazun Economic Council (Tawa- Control Office will work closely with nation with other government depart- zun) and Abu Dhabi Department of concerned parties to create a frame- ments in the Emirate. This includes issu- Economic Development (ADDED). Lo- work for the enactment of legislative ing and renewing necessary licenses for cated at Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP), processes, as well as consolidate efforts weapons, ammunition, explosives and the Office aims to streamline defence to ensure the regulation and protec- military equipment from the MoD for regulatory and licensing services for tion of emerging military and security manufacturing facilities with military the industry. The launch comes as part technologies, in compliance with inter- and dual-use equipment,” he added. of Tawazun’s commitment to enable national laws and conventions. Tariq Abdul Rahim Al Hosani, Chief Ex- the development of a robust and sus- “Inaugurating the Trade Control Office ecutive Officer of Tawazun, comment- tainable defence and security sector at TIP is in line with our commitment to ed: “We welcome the opening of MoD’s in the UAE, as well as support industry empowering national industries, which Trade Control Office at TIP. As a result of growth. represents a significant milestone for our continuous cooperation with MoD, The Office, created as a result of a the Ministry of Defense. By supporting we are delivering on our joint commit- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) the UAE’s advanced defence ecosystem ment to driving industry and technol- between Tawazun and MOD and con- and enhancing the quality and com- ogy development, in addition to build- sidered the first fully integrated ser- petitiveness of its products worldwide, ing human capabilities. Attracting in- vice centre for MOD, is a branch of the we play a pivotal role in supporting the vestments, strengthening partnerships Department of Licensing & Regulation leadership’s vision for sustainable eco- with international defence institutions, at MOD. The facility will provide ser- nomic development and developing empowering local SME’s, and creating vices for organisations operating in talent for industry progression,” said a robust and sustainable defence and the manufacturing, import and export Major General Staff Pilot Ishaq Saleh Al security sector, are all core elements of of defence and security services and Balushi, Head of the Executive Director- the country’s diversification strategy.” equipment. ate of Industries and Development of Matar Ali Al Romaithi, Chief Economic His Excellency Matar Salim Ali Al Dha- Defense Capabilities at the MoD. Development Officer of Tawazun, add- heri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of “As a direct link between the Ministry ed: “The opening of the Trade Control Defense and His Excellency Saif Mo- and potential investors, the Trade Con- Office at TIP will play a key role in the 19

The Office has been created as a result of a MoU between Tawazun and MOD

In Collaboration with Tawazun Economic Council, Ministry of Defense launches Trade Control Office at Tawazun Industrial Park efficiency of their operations as well as the attractiveness of TIP.” growth of the sector. By streamlining ensure that we are operating competi- The inauguration was attended by Ma- processes and facilitating procedures tively with global standards but are also jor General Staff Pilot Ishaq Saleh Al through a single window, we are able creating a knowledge-based national Balushi, Tariq Abdul Rahim Al Hosani, to better serve companies operating in economy, with technology and inno- Matar Ali Al Romaithi, HE Mohammed the sector, contributing to the sustain- vation at its core that will ultimately at- Munif Al Mansouri, Executive Director able growth of a diversified economy. tract foreign direct investments.” of Abu Dhabi Business Center of ADD- “Tawazun’s core mandate is to enable Engineer Faiz Saleh Al Nahdi, CEO of TIP, ED, and Engineer Faiz Saleh Al Nahdi, the defence and security industry, and also concluded: “The Trade Control Of- in addition to a number of officials and by introducing the right methods for in- fice adds significant value to our offer- representatives from both local and industry development, and continuously ing, giving defence companies based in ternational companies operating in the working to provide a suitable legislative Abu Dhabi the opportunity to benefit defence and security sector. environment, we are creating a strong from the ease of the services and facili- Tawazun is a key enabler of the UAE industry in the UAE. This will not only ties available at TIP, thus enhancing the defence and security industry, with a focus on economic development. Founded in 1992, to date Tawazun has enabled the creation of more than 90 companies and investment vehicles within 11 sectors. The entity contributes to the development of a sustainable defence and security industry by driving economic value, technology and innovation, ecosystem growth, and capabilities development. Tawa- zun works with industry players through its two main drivers, Tawa- zun Economic Programme and the Defense and Security Development Fund. Additionally, it seeks to create job opportunities for Emirati citizens and to develop human potential. 20 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 News

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced the identification of threats in as little as 10 standoff threat detection. launch of the FLIR Fido X4, the newest, seconds. Weighing three pounds and ergonomi- most advanced version of its premium A FLIR PackBot Hardware Integra- cally built to minimise operator fatigue, handheld explosives trace detector. It tion Kit will sync the Fido X4 with the the Fido X4 is designed for extended reportedly delivers unmatched sensi- company’s unmanned ground vehicle operations of up to 16 hours with two tivity for a broad range of explosives, so (UGV) widely used for explosive ord- 8-hour, hot-swappable batteries. X4’s users can easily detect threats at levels nance and bomb disposal. Fido’s multi- new simplified user interface features other devices cannot. platform adaptability will allow users on-board video tutorials, user prompts, FLIR Systems’ TrueTrace detection tech- to switch the device from handheld and colour-coded alarms with strength nology features a new five-channel operation to unmanned systems for indicators for quick and decisive op- sensor array that delivers ex- eration. Analysing and report- panded threat coverage. Tru- ing results is made easy through eTrace can accurately detect multiple connectivity options, so a wide range of explosives at critical data can be shared fast. nanogram to sub-nanogram FLIR and authorised FLIR channel levels – including military, partners are currently taking pre- commercial, improvised, and orders for the Fido X4 and ship- homemade explosives – al- ments will begin in December lowing users to gain action- 2019. The PackBot Hardware In- able intelligence through tegration Kit is being developed in 2020.

racy for precision approach at 200 feet older WAAS geostationary satellite that Raytheon recently delivered the altitude to meet strict air navigation had reached its end-of-service life. Wide Area Augmentation System performance and safety requirements Operational since 2003, the WAAS net- (WAAS) Geosynchronous Earth Orbit- for all classes of aircraft in all phases of work consists of three geostationary ing 6 satellite navigation payload to flight. satellites and 49 terrestrial-based sta- the Federal Aviation Administration "Never has a consistent and precise GPS tions dispersed across the continental (FAA) to broadcast the WAAS message, signal been more critical to ensuring U.S., as well as Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, which corrects errors in GPS satellite safety of flight," said Matt Gilligan, vice Puerto Rico, and Mexico. signals, provides expanded coverage, president of Raytheon's Intelligence, improves accuracy, and increases reli- Information and Services business. "As ability. The WAAS GEO 6 payload is now the airspace increases in complexity, operational and fully integrated into there is absolutely no room for error." the WAAS network, working with two WAAS contains space and ground other WAAS satellite payloads already equipment that works together to iden- in orbit. tify GPS satellite corrections. The SES-15 Developed and installed by Raytheon satellite hosting Raytheon's WAAS GEO for the FAA, WAAS is a North American 6 payload was launched in 2017 and satellite-based augmentation system completed extensive system integra- that increases GPS satellite signal accu- tion in July 2019. GEO 6 replaces an 21

Saab carried out the first flight tests with its new advanced Electronic At- tack Jammer Pod (EAJP) with successful results on November 4. The pod’s interfaces with the hardware and software of the aircraft as well as cockpit control and monitoring were tested during the flight. The purpose of Saab’s new EAJP pod is to protect aircraft against radars by sophisticated jamming functions, thereby blocking the opponent’s ability to attack them. The first flight marks E/F fighter. It can also be used on other Electronic warfare systems are also used an important step of the pod’s develop- aircraft types. The pod forms part of for self-protection by passively detect- ment programme. Saab’s Arexis family of electronic war- ing hostile radar systems and missiles, The company is sharpening its elec- fare systems. protecting the aircraft or platform by tronic attack capabilities and the new “We performed the flight tests with a using active and passive countermea- advanced pod is an important ele- Gripen fighter and this new pod is an sures. Offensive electronic warfare, also ment of this development. The EAJP important part of the development of known as electronic attack, involves is a strong complement to the built-in our new electronic attack capability,” actively sending jamming signals to electronic attack capabilities of the says Anders Carp, Senior Vice Presi- disrupt the sensors in the enemy’s air highly advanced on-board electronic dent and Head of Saab’s business area defence systems so they no longer con- warfare system on Saab’s new Gripen Surveillance. stitute as a threat.

CAE recently confirmed that Sirio, Nextant Aerospace and Corpo- currently under development in Lake it has concluded the previously an- rate Wings, have entered into a 15-year Nona, Florida, which will house five nounced strategic partnership with exclusive training services agreement new CAE full-flight simulators.” Directional Aviation Capital (DAC), one with SIMCOM and CAE. In all, these As announced on October 22, SIMCOM of the largest growing corporate avia- companies operate 175 business air- has purchased five CAE 7000XR Series tion service companies, as well as the craft and have more than 80 aircraft on full-flight simulators (FFSs) and five acquisition of 50 per cent of the shares order. CAE 400XR Series flight training devices of SIMCOM Holdings Inc. Marc Parent, CAE’s President and CEO (FTDs). These FFSs include a Gulfstream As part of this transaction, which was said: “We are very pleased to become G650, two Bombardier Challenger first announced on August 29, CAE the training partner of choice for Di- CL350s, one Embraer Phenom 300 acquired for approximately US$85 rectional Aviation and its affiliates with and one Embraer Legacy 500. SIMCOM million a 50 per cent stake in SIMCOM our 15-year exclusive training services plans to install its new CAE training Holdings, Inc. In addition, DAC’s affili- agreement. Our customers and SIM- equipment in the new training centre, ated business aircraft operators, which COM customers will have access to a which is under development in Lake include Flexjet, Flight Options, Flairjet, new state-of-the-art training centre, Nona, Florida. 22 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 News

Dassault Systèmes recently an- Eviation Aircraft reportedly realised next generation. nounced that Eviation Aircraft used the that transforming a prototype into Once commercialised, Alice will be the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud a product that can be manufactured world’s first all-electric regional com- to develop the first prototype of its ze- by the hundreds each year would re- muter aircraft, capable of carrying nine ro-emission, all-electric regional com- quire empowering its engineers with passengers and two crewmembers on muter aircraft, Alice, in two years. the long-term knowledge and know- a single charge for 650 miles at 10,000 In the race to create and commercialise how to build it to maturity for the feet. new categories of sustainable air mobility systems, Eviation Aircraft acceler- ated the prototype’s development by deploying the “Reinvent the Sky” industry solution experience based on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This scalable cloud solution supported the company’s holistic approach to 3D, composite design and flow simulation with improved collaboration, all while offering full data security in a single, standards- based environment.

gagement environment with a govern- effective, complementary anti-drone ment command and control (C2) sys- capability with the network of systems tem and radar sensor. The radar track the warfighter is already using. The was provided to airmen who operated USAF personnel operated ATHENA ATHENA via cues from the C2, then during this demonstration, and were ATHENA's beam director slewed, ac- able to destroy multiple drones in quired, tracked and defeated the drone engagements representative of what with a high-energy laser. is being encountered by U.S. armed Validating this type of full kill-chain forces today. performance has reportedly been a The ATHENA high-energy laser system priority of the U.S. Air Force and other is transportable and enables the Air branches of the Department of De- Force to emplace it anywhere they need Lockheed Martin recently demon- fense, and it remains a requirement for to defend bases and high-value assets. strated their laser weapon system for laser weapons to be effec- the U.S. Air Force at a government test tive against unmanned range at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where the aerial systems (UAS) on system successfully engaged and shot the battlefield. down multiple fixed wing and rotary The ATHENA system was drones. developed by Lockheed The Advanced Test High Energy Asset Martin to integrate seam- (ATHENA) operated in a fully-netted en- lessly and provide a cost- 23

individual soldiers In order to maintain a capability and commanders. advantage for Australia’s Defence Forc- Thales’s Lithgow es, the soldier systems of the future will small arms manu- integrate disruptive digital technologies, facturing facility has advanced sensor and targeting equip- been supporting Australia’s soldiers ognition that the research, design, de- ment and networked communications. on battlefields since 1912. The future velopment and manufacture of small Drawing together advanced manu- advanced individual weapon system arms is a priority sovereign industrial facturing techniques and materials, will continue this association of manu- capability. Thales’s advanced future soldier weap- facturing advance systems as the bat- “Rapid advances in digital technology on system will integrate: cutting-edge tlespace becomes more digitised and bring increasing threats as well as new sensors and targeting systems, biomet- networked. capabilities. Thales’s future weapon ric security safeguards, tactical network Thales’s development of the future sol- system accelerates the development links to enable collaborative engage- dier weapon system is undertaken in process for an era of networked war- ment, and enhanced command, con- Lithgow, New South Wales and aligns fare,” said Chris Jenkins, CEO, Thales trol and situational awareness for both with the Australian Government’s rec- Australia.

Boeing recently submitted a proposal to NASA for an integrated Human Lander System (HLS) designed to safely take astronauts to the surface of the only five mission critical events instead flight components. This approach moon and return them to lunar orbit as of the 11 or more required by alternate shortens development time and lowers part of the Artemis space exploration strategies. Boeing’s integrated lander risk, enabling NASA to safely land on programme. also can carry itself from lunar orbit to the moon’s surface by 2024. The company’s proposal calls for deliv- the surface without an additional trans- The lander’s flexible design allows for ering the lander’s Ascent Element and fer stage or “space tug,” further reducing the fastest path to lunar flights while Descent Element to lunar orbit in one launches and simplifying the steps to a providing a robust platform that can rocket launch to ensure it is tailored for successful landing. perform NASA’s full range of explo- maximum capability and crew safety. Boeing’s design relies on NASA’s exploration missions. It can dock with the This approach reduces the complexity ration backbone, the SLS rocket cur- Gateway lunar orbiter or directly with and risk of sending multiple segments rently in production at NASA’s Michoud NASA’s Orion to eliminate the need for to orbit on multiple launches, enabling Assembly Facility (MAF). The SLS has an additional spacecraft, both on time a crewed lunar surface landing with a lift capability that builds on proven to meet the 2024 mandate. 24 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Reports

RAVEN To Protect Combat Vehicles

capability growth to address future threats as they emerge. is part of a layered defence, and is eas- RAVEN is compliant with the U.S. ily tailored to any vehicle, mission, or Army’s Modular Active Protection budget,” said Ryan Edwards, business System (MAPS) programme and is de- BAESystems, a leader in ra- development manager for Soldier and signed to integrate directly with threat diofrequency and optical electronic Vehicle Electronics at BAE Systems. detection and countermeasure cueing warfare systems, recently unveiled its “Our vehicle protection systems im- systems, including BAE Systems’ 360 RAVEN Countermeasure system for prove crews’ situational awareness and Multifunction Vehicle Protection Sen- combat vehicles as part of its inte- survivability, regardless of their vehicle sor, a long-wave infrared situational grated vehicle protection system (VPS) or the threats they face.” awareness and warning system that suite of products. RAVEN is a proven RAVEN is a rugged and reliable laser- serves as the eyes of the company’s directable infrared countermeasure based countermeasure capable of integrated VPS suite. capable of defeating anti-tank guided defeating a variety of guided missile The 360 MVP Sensor improves situ- missiles, protecting ground vehicles threats. The system is lightweight, ational awareness for ground vehicles and their crews, and improving mis- modular, and scalable, and provides and reduces the cognitive load on sion effectiveness without the use of armoured forces with efficient vehicle drivers. Furthermore, easy integration kinetic countermeasures. protection in a small, cost-efficient with other vehicle protection compo- “The RAVEN Countermeasure system package. It is specifically designed for nents enhances crew response time 25

and survivability. Comprised of high- The RTD prototype showcases ad- definition, extended-view sensors vanced capabilities and is adaptable built with BAE Systems’ 1920x1200 RAVEN is capable for future weapon systems, sensors longwave infrared camera cores, the and other payloads. It features auton- sensor system delivers low-latency im- of defeating a omous mobility to help keep soldiers agery during the day, at night, in ad- out of harm’s way, a Hybrid Electric verse weather, and despite challeng- variety of guided Drive for fuel efficiency, a 30 mm re- ing natural and manmade battlefield mote weapons station, a suite of sen- conditions. missile threats sors for 360-degree situational aware- The sensor’s advanced algorithms al- ness and surveillance, composite rub- low the system to provide early warn- ber track system, and a small legged ing of incoming threats such as un- Demonstration, which took place in robot for reconnaissance missions manned aerial vehicles and ground September. The recommendation fol- among other key new technologies. forces, allowing crews and systems to lowed the Soft Kill Rodeo, a series of “The Robotic Technology Demon- respond before the threat can engage. tests to determine which non-kinetic strator is designed as a ‘rolling lab’ to The 360 MVP Sensor gives crews the active protection system technology integrate emerging autonomy and “see first, act first” advantage, and im- has the most potential. lethality technologies for testing. The proves manoeuvrability, lethality, and BAE Systems’ integrated VPS suite electrical infrastructure, advanced op- survivability in dense, urban terrain. builds on the company’s extensive tics, and software that have been inte- The sensor can cue RAVEN to quickly experience developing aircraft surviv- grated onto this highly reliable and ro- and efficiently defeat threats and ability equipment. With decades of bust chassis provides the foundation also provides 360-degree situational experience designing, delivering, and for truly game-changing battlefield awareness for improved vehicle mo- sustaining electronic warfare systems, capability,” said James Miller, director bility, lethality, and integral survivabil- the company has a deep understand- for business development at BAE Sys- ity. As part of a layered vehicle defence ing of the evolving battlespace and tems Combat Vehicles. “BAE Systems system, RAVEN complements kinetic the solutions warfighters need to ad- built this demonstrator to help us de- countermeasure systems with, report- dress emerging threats. termine the best way to mitigate risk edly, a virtually unlimited number of Autonomous Mobility for our soldiers while increasing their shots. Earlier this year, BAE Systems debuted lethality.” Earlier this year, the U.S. Army recom- its Robotic Technology Demonstrator The RTD technologies include sen- mended the integration of the RAVEN (RTD) at the Association of the United sors with true 360-degree situational Countermeasure system onto a Brad- States Army’s (AUSA) Annual Meeting awareness to include long-wave in- ley Fighting Vehicle for the MAPS Pro- & Exposition. frared imaging, signal processing and gramme’sgrammes LLayeredayered Active Protection video distribution. It also includes a tethered unmanned aerial system to support situational awareness and reconnaissance. The prototype leverages decades of BAE Systems expertise in the design and development of combat vehicles, as well as advanced electronic systems. The company is a world leader in tracked and wheeled combat vehicles, including Infantry Fighting Vehicles, self-propelled howitzers, personnel carriers, and amphibious vehicles. Reference Text/Photo: www.baesystems.com 26 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Reports L3Harris’ Electro-Optical Sensors for High Precision UAVs

The U.S. Army has recently ordered precision situational awareness with and global threats. electro-optical sensor suites from extended standoff target identifica- “These are the first of many systems L3Harris Technologies to provide high- tion, precision geolocation and laser the Army will receive over the next precision situational awareness for its designation to the Army’s air-ground year in support of the Shadow pro- unmanned air systems. The order is manoeuvre team. It delivers an ad- gramme and its modernisation strat- part of a US$454 million, multi-year vanced capability to collect critical egy,” said Jacques Comtois, General IDIQ contract awarded to L3Harris mission information and prosecute Manager, L3Harris WESCAM. “We con- WESCAM in 2018. L3Harris will pro- targets at extended ranges to assist tinue to deliver on-time, innovative vide 65 WESCAM MX-10D electro- in overcoming emerging regional technologies that provide warfight- optical, infrared and laser designator ers with the most protection against sensor suites as part of a production new and emerging threats.” order to support the Army’s Tactical L3Harris has delivered more than Unmanned Air Systems Shadow UAV The MX-10D 1,100 WESCAM MX airborne and land- (RQ-7Bv2) programme. The order fol- based systems since 1996 in support lows the successful on-time delivery is a robust of U.S. Army programmes. of eight MX-10D’s for the programme’s Maritime Surveillance Services First Article Testing/qualification mile- and reliable In August this year, the Maritime stone, which successfully transitioned Safety Directorate of the Ministry of to an approved Limited Rate in Pro- electro-optical Sea, Transport and Infrastructure of duction (LRIP) order. the Republic of Croatia had issued the The MX-10D is a robust and reliable sensor suite first mobilisation request to the Euro- electro-optical sensor suite avail- pean Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) able. The sensor suite provides high- for CAMCOPTER S-100 maritime sur- 27

veillance services. The service provi- IR) systems for installation on a new kilograms, with a clearance level of sion for Croatia is to assist in maritime fleet of tactical E-310 Orlik Unmanned less than 11 inches, or 28 centime- Coast Guard functions such as search Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). With this deci- tres, and is capable of supporting up and rescue, monitoring and surveil- sion, the Polish Army joins a customer to four sensors simultaneously. The lance, ship and port security, vessel base of over 400 across more than 80 MX-8 is equipped with an advanced traffic, environmental protection and countries. image-processing suite that produces response, ship casualty assistance, as L3Harris WESCAM’s fully digital MX-8 has real-time image enhancement across well as accident and disaster response. an installed weight of 15 pounds, or 6.8 all sensors and contains all of the geo- For these purposes, the CAMCOPTER location capabilities of L3’s larger MX- S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) will Series systems. carry out regular patrolling flights, on- The E-310 is capable of conducting 15- demand incident monitoring missions L3Harris hour long sorties at altitudes of up to and specific inspection operations. 5 km. It operates at a maximum speed The S-100 is executing these tasks WESCAM’s fully of 210 kilometres per hour – and a equipped with an L3Harris WESCAM distance of up to 150 kilometres away MX-10 Electro-Optical / Infra-Red (EO/ digital MX-8 from its ground-control station. The IR) camera gimbal, an Overwatch Im- MX-8’s low size, weight and power aging PT-8 Oceanwatch payload and has an installed (SWaP) requirement and proven in- an Automatic Identification System flight stabilisation levels showcase a (AIS) receiver. weight of 15 viable solution for this tactical plat- Real-time Image Enhancement form and for growing surveillance re- The Polish Army is acquiring 47 MX- pounds quirements. 8, electro-optical and infrared (EO/ 28 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Reports

Australia’s P-8A Fleet Nears Full Capacity Now approaching full operating production system for the P-8, leverag- Combined with the 90KVA commercial capacity, 10 of Australia’s fleet of 12 ing the best of Boeing Commercial and APU, this provides the P-8 with 450KVA P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance Boeing Defence for development and of power. aircraft are located at Royal Australian production. Flying up to 41,000 feet at Possessing significant equipment Air Force (RAAF) Base Edinburgh in 490 knots, this 737 model has a 99.8 growth capacity with excess onboard South Australia. The final RAAF surveil- per cent dispatch rate, with more than power and cooling capacity, the P-8 lance aircraft are expected to arrive at 4,000 aircraft flying and 6,600+ orders. has twice the normal sonobuoy pro- Edinburgh in the north of Adelaide The P-8 is engineered for 25 years or cessing. It can carry 30 per cent more early next year. 25,000 hours in the harshest maritime sonobuoys than any maritime patrol With anti-submarine warfare and flight regimes, including extended op- and reconnaissance aircraft currently maritime strike capabilities, the P-8As erations in icing environments. Suitable flying. have already been used for Australian for every flight regime required, it self- Moreover, the P-8 has the ability to border protection surveillance (Opera- deploys up to 4,500 miles from base control unmanned air vehicles (level tion Resolute), joining a multinational without refuelling. 2 control-receive) to extend sensor effort to monitor maritime cargo The dual CFM-56B commercial engines reach. P-8s offer commonality with movement into North Korea (Opera- are each equipped with a 180KVA 737 fleet and other military platforms tion Argos) and supporting interna- engine driven generator to provide using the 737 airframe. tional promotion of Middle East mari- 27,000 pounds of thrust, greatly en- Ambitious Australian P-8 Programme time security (Operation Manitou). hancing climb and flight characteris- The 2016 Australian Defence White Boeing uses a first-in-industry in-line tics over turboprop equipped aircraft. Paper flagged 15 new Poseidon P8-As, 29

with the Australian Government com- provide more opportunity to move mitting to 12 so far. The White Paper people between the platforms than also targeted seven unmanned MQ- The P-8A has we have done previously, so having 4C Triton aircraft to complement the the preponderance of people there in P8-A on border patrol and maritime the ability Edinburgh is a good way to get syn- surveillance. ergies from our workforce,” Captain With two of an initial six of the un- to control Lind concluded. “Triton, which flies at manned Tritons having been ap- 50,000 feet plus, can give you great proved for first delivery in 2023, RAAF unmanned air perspective and endurance and the Director of Intelligence, Surveillance, P-8 can be more responsive to what Reconnaissance, Electronic Warfare vehicles the Triton might see – certainly they and Space Group Captain, Jason Lind are designed to work together.” said he expected all 12 P-8As to be sta- The P-8A aircraft and MQ-4C Triton will tioned at Edinburgh by March 2020. programme falls under the opera- replace the AP-3C Orions, which are Indeed, the Boeing-built aircraft have tional command of 92 Wing, based due for withdrawal this year following exceeded expectations since the first at Edinburgh, South Australia, while more than 50 years of RAAF service. P-8A was delivered in late 2016. eight Australian Defence Force per- The Edinburgh Defence Precinct is “Because they’ve been so effective, sonnel are working with the U.S. Navy home to 3,500 RAAF and Australian they have been deployed ahead of in the Joint Program Office developing Army personnel, Defence Science and final operational capability, which Triton, which is currently undergoing Technology, and key defence primes can put a bit of a stress on the people test flights. Overall, there are about 40 including BAE Systems, Raytheon operating them,” Group Captain Lind personnel on the Triton project with Australia and Airbus Group Australia confirmed. “But certainly they’ve been the operational unit expected to grow Pacific. doing a really good job up north in to 140 upon delivery of the unmanned South Australia is also pivotal in Aus- border protection. They’ve also been aircraft. tralia’s $90 billion plan to regenerate deployed in Japan enforcing the em- Group Captain Lind confirmed that the the Royal Australian Navy with new bargo on North Korea and one has remote pilots would be at Edinburgh. It submarines, frigates and offshore pa- even gone over to the Middle East is yet to be decided whether the Triton trol vessels. The Attack Class subma- supporting a U.S. initiative patrolling Unmanned Aerial Systems would be rines will be built at the Osborne Naval the Gulf.” physically based at Edinburgh or Tindal Shipyard in Adelaide, which is under- The 5th-generation Poseidon and Air Base in the Northern Territory, going a AUD500 million upgrade. Triton maritime patrol and response “These 5th generation type aircraft The state also has a strong link with space. Late last year Adelaide was announced as the home of the Australian Space Agency, to which a $6 million Mission Control centre for small satellites and an educational space discov- ery centre has since been added. The United States Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force currently fly the P-8A Poseidon variant; the Indian Navy flies the P-8I variant. The United Kingdom and Norway have also selected the P-8A as their future maritime patrol aircraft. Reference Text/photo: www.boeing.com P-8s offer commonality with 737 fleet www.theleadsouthaustralia.com.au 30 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Reports

JLTV to the Rescue

the vehicle achieves MRAP levels of open its 400-pound steel doors. protection. Weighing less than 6,350 The United States military has start- Plus, the JLTV is brimming with new kg (14,000 lbs) at curb weight, it is ed replacing the ageing Humvee with features. For instance, it comes with highly transportable while maintain- Oshkosh’s faster, smarter and safer a backup camera, phone-charging ing its protection and performance. Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). The plugs, and two cup holders. Comfort is The JLTV can be air transported inter- 340-horsepower vehicle has been ar- one of the central tenets of the truck nally by a C-130, C-5 and C-17, or ex- riving to American military bases since as its seats are adjustable and have ternally by CH-47 and CH-53. early this year and has already started been designed to fit the bulky body The vehicle boasts the latest technol- making a strong impression. The truck armour and soldiers’ backpacks. It also ogy such as electronics that can com- can withstand any type of rough ter- features air conditioning. municate with fighter jets, drones and rain and automatically levels itself The JLTV provides small arms and bal- other military assets around the world. when parked, so that troops can easily listics protection. With an add-on B kit, In place of a sun visor mounted above 31

Suitable Successor The vehicle can lower to 8 inches from In January, the 3rd Infantry Division's its exhaust to the ground for transport 1st Armoured Brigade Combat Team purposes. The vehicle can hitch itself began to train operators and maintain- up on its shock absorbers until it has ers on the first shipment of JLTVs a few around 30 inches of ground clearance months after its nine-month rotation when driven over difficult terrain, such on the Korean Peninsula. as a waterway crossing. Furthermore, The unit is set to receive about 350 JLT- in this mode, the air conditioning and Vs, which soldiers will then use in the much of the electrical system auto- California desert as part of a National matically shut off in order to protect Training Centre rotation early next the crew and limits its speed until the year before an upcoming deployment. mode is switched off. While Humvee, the all-purpose mili- Due to its lighter weight than most tary truck, proved its mettle in Iraq tactical vehicles, the JLTV can even be and Afghanistan, it was time to find sling loaded by a CH-47 Chinook, units replacement. The light troop and like a similar vehicle, the Mine Resis- equipment mover with no armour tant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Ve- was a mainstay for use behind the hicle, or M-ATV. The suspension system front lines. But they proved to be an can also lower or raise the JLTV on one easy target for roadside bomb attacks. end, giving soldiers another option in And even though the Humvee was combat. upgraded to be fitted with up to 3,000 During a reconnaissance mission, for pounds of hardened steel, the results instance, the vehicle could be hidden were not desirable, as the extra weight behind a berm and then elevated on made the trucks slow and prone to one or both sides to allow the gunner breakdowns. to see over. Unique Features The JLTV represents a drastic improve- This is where the JLTV came into the ment in the so-called "iron triangle" picture. It offers many comforts not balance of protection, payload and typically seen in other tactical vehicles. performance. Not only does it have Besides its smooth ride, other comforts a maximum speed of 75 mph, it has include extra legroom, electronic mir- greater protection and payload capac- rors, map reading lights and climate ity than the Humvee. It is also one- control for the rear seats. Indentations third lighter with a similar payload to in the seats also allow for added com- that of the M-ATV, as well as the first fort for those wearing personal water vehicle to be purpose-built for battle- carriers on their backs. field networks. the thick blast-resistant windshield, Similar to a touchscreen computer Future plans are to procure over the JLTV has a fold-down night-vision found in a newer car, a driver's smart 49,099 JLTVs for the U.S. Army and driving system. The JLTV’s onboard display unit on the centre console about 15,390 for the Marine Corps by computer also records and reports op- monitors the vehicle's fluids, filters, tire the mid-2030s, as part of a joint acqui- erations being carried out. air pressure and even has a rearview sition effort. The production schedule Additionally, if the truck detects any camera. The smart display could make was shortened from the early 2040s af- issues such as mechanical problems, it it easier for a mechanic when specific ter both services were able to obtain a can limit its speed or shut itself down fault codes pop up on the screen as vehicle with more capability at a lower if necessary. It also has a combat over- part of its self-diagnosis capability. cost through competitive prototyp- ride switch that the driver can use to Another unique feature is the elec- ing, a nearly US$6 billion reduction in take control away from the computer. tronic adjustable height suspension. planned costs. 32 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Reports

GA-ASI’s RPA Sets Industry Record

General Atomics Aeronautical Sys- missions with about 90 per cent of accomplishments to support our cus- tems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced that its those missions flown in combat. tomer’s requirements better.” Predator-series of Remotely Piloted “Six million flight hours is a testament The identification of the specific air- Aircraft (RPA) surpassed six million to the reliability of our unmanned aircraft achieving the milestone has not flight hours. With the Predator-series craft systems, designed, built and sus- been possible because at every sec- family including the Predator A and tained by a dedicated group of skilled ond of every day 69 Predator-class Predator XP, Predator B/MQ-9A Reap- and innovative professionals for oper- Medium-altitude, Long-endurance er, Predator B Extended Range (ER), ations around the world,” said Linden (MALE) RPA are airborne throughout the Guardian, Gray Eagle/ER, Predator Blue, CEO of GA-ASI. “In more than 25 the world. In fact, flight hours have C Avenger/ER, the MQ-9B SkyGuard- years in business, GA-ASI has achieved continued to grow at unprecedented ian and SeaGuardian, the GA-ASI air- a list of historic ‘firsts’ in RPA develop- rates in recent years, with 500,000 craft have completed 430,495 total ment and we have leveraged those flight hours achieved over 1993-2008, 33

one million in 2010, two million hours in 2012, three million in 2014, four million hours in 2016 and five million in 2018. “The demand for persistent situational awareness using our RPA is demonstrated daily through the accumula- tion of flight hours. The demand for our aircraft is consistently answered by our team of employees, suppliers, and partners who work hard to meet our customers’ dynamic mission requirements,” said David R. Alexander, MMC capabilities enable a single pilot to control multiple MQ-9s President of GA-ASI. “Because of the dedication of our employees, our sup- viding first responders in the wake of End-of-year European Capability pliers and partners, our aircraft have natural disasters. Demonstrations the highest mission capable rate in the GA-ASI has produced more than 900 In conjunction with the Hellenic Air USAF aircraft inventory.” aircraft and over 400 Ground Control Force (HAF) in Greece, GA-ASI will be GA-ASI aircraft average more than Stations (GCS), but in addition to RPA conducting a series of demonstration 60,000 hours per month support- and GCS, GA-ASI also manufactures flights for European countries in De- ing the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Processing, Exploitation and Dissemi- cember. Flights will be based in the Marine Corps and U.S. Department nation (PED) systems alongside sen- HAF’s site in Larissa and will use a GA- of Homeland Security, NASA, along sor payloads to deliver radar and vid- ASI MQ-9 Guardian RPA to showcase with the Italian Air Force, the Royal Air eo imagery, detect moving targets on maritime surveillance capabilities, as Force, the French Air Force, the UAE. the ground or over water and provide well as a GA-ASI-developed Detect Armed Forces and other customers. Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) on signals and Avoid (DAA) system enabling RPA These aircraft systems continue to of interest. GA-ASI also integrates the to fly safely alongside manned aircraft maintain the highest mission capable- data products from these disparate in civil airspace. rates for U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army sensors in real time via SATCOM data “We appreciate the HAF’s support in aircraft inventories for missions such links to the GCS which can be correlat- helping showcase the maritime sur- as helping protect ground units on the ed and displayed as actionable intelli- veillance and civil airspace integration battlefield, supporting U.S. Customs & gence for use in Operations and Intel- capabilities of our unmanned aircraft Border Protection operations and pro- ligence Centres all around the world. in Europe,” said Blue. “The demand for affordable, long-endurance airborne surveillance of the seas surrounding Europe is growing.” The demonstration configuration is based on the MQ-9 systems operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in support of its maritime surveillance roles, while the DAA system consists of an air-to-air radar and processor integrated with Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B). GA- ASI has now made an operational DAA GA-ASI aircraft average more than 60,000 hours per month system available in the United States 34 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Reports

MMC enables efficient use of manpower in MQ-9 operations

Gray Eagle Extended Range and the system’s collision-avoidance Global Government at SES Networks is shares ISR information with a simple radar provides an essential safety fea- proud of the company’s record: “With social media-like interface through ture for integrating unmanned aircraft our global satellite fleet, SES has been the streamlines graphic interface and into civil airspace. supporting the critical needs of GA-ASI features lightweight hand controller. The MQ-9 system will also demon- and their government customers who “The MMC capabilities has the po- strate a multi-mode maritime surface- have operated these aircraft for close tential to dramatically increase the ef- search radar with Inverse Synthetic to two decades. We are proud to sup- fectiveness and efficiency of any Air Aperture Radar (ISAR) mode, an Au- port this demonstration effort for the Force’s MQ-9 enterprise by relieving tomatic Identification System (AIS) Hellenic Air Force as part of our long- aircrew manning requirements during receiver and High-Definition/Full-Mo- standing relationship with General certain flight profiles,” said Alexander. tion Video sensor equipped with opti- Atomics.” He adds that MMC and Metis com- cal and infrared cameras. This sensor GA-ASI Displays Multi-Mission Con- bined with SATCOM launch and re- suite enables real-time detection and trol and Metis covery, and the advanced cockpit can identification of surface vessels over Recently, the company successfully reduce aircrew manning by 50 per thousands of square nautical miles, demonstrated its advanced Multi-Mis- cent. Considered an essential evolu- while the featured Raytheon Sea- sion Control (MMC) and Metis capabili- tion in the way operators control RPA, Vue surface-search radar system pro- ties during a live flight using company- MMC with GA-ASI’s advanced cockpit vides automatic tracking of maritime owned MQ-9 Block 1 and MQ-9 Block provides Artificial Intelligence-based targets and correlation of AIS transmit- 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in automatic functions like ISR data ters with radar detection. North Dakota. The flights demonstrat- processing and natural language GA-ASI is also partnering with SES, a ed a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) processing. The open architecture of leading satellite communications (SAT- 7 capability, and promise applications MMC also allows integration with the COM) operator and managed services across military forces and for non-de- Open Mission System (OMS) standard provider in possession of over 70 satel- fence missions. and other aircraft like the MQ-1C Gray lites in Geostationary Orbit (GEO) and The MMC capabilities enable a single Eagle. Medium Earth Orbit (MEO). SES will pilot to control multiple MQ-9s, with MMC enables efficient use of man- provide the GEO satellite connectiv- applications in transit, routine Intel- power in MQ-9 operations by in- ity that enables the MQ-9 to operate ligence, Surveillance and Reconnais- creasing loiter time for highly tasked securely with a high capacity datalink, sance (ISR) missions. Metis makes the MQ-9 crew force or expanding mis- ensuring real-time transmission of sen- ISR lifecycle faster and more efficient sions provided in support of the sor data from the aircraft and extend- by seamlessly integrating joint force Combatant Commander while Metis ing its effective operational range far ISR tasking requirements with the enhances communications between beyond that of ‘line-of-sight’ datalinks. MMC to dynamically task MQ-9 as- supported units, aircrew, and intelli- Nicole Robinson, Senior Vice President, sets. It also reports task status and gence cells. 35

Paramount, PT Pindad Tie-up

Paramount Group, the global aero- are excellent synergies between our low us to develop more defence prod- space and technology company, and respective organisations laying the ucts together, specifically in the field PT Pindad, the state-owned defence foundation for innovation, technology of armoured vehicles, which will bring company of Indonesia, announced the development and the bolstering of lo- mutual benefits for both companies.” signing of a Memorandum of Under- cal defence capabilities. Paramount was formed in South Af- standing (MOU) for the local develop- “Building defence industrial eco-sys- rica in 1994 with the ambitious goal ment, industrialisation and joint mar- tems through strategic alliances have of helping African governments bet- keting of armoured vehicle systems been the cornerstone of Paramount’s ter protect their countries. Today, it is a for the Indonesian armed forces. portable manufacturing model and global corporation, leading the way in The MOU was signed during Defence we are excited to develop our ar- global defence and aerospace innova- & Security 2019, the biennial defence moured vehicle systems technologies tion. To meet the challenges faced by expo held in Bangkok, Thailand. The and solutions through strong and land forces, Paramount has developed agreement would enable local manu- long-term partnerships.” a world-class family of powerful ar- facturing through technology and Ichikowitz added: “We are looking moured and mine-protected vehicles. skills transfer, the strengthening of forward to the application of our Clean sheet design and the most ad- local land systems capability, and the world-leading design and engineer- vanced technology ensure that every creation of new jobs. ing expertise to develop and produce Paramount vehicle delivers exemplary Eric Ichikowitz, Senior Vice Presi- a range of armoured vehicle sys- performance in protection, mobility dent of Paramount Group said, “Indo- tems that is specifically designed to and firepower. The company also pro- nesia is a regional powerhouse with meet the requirements of local end us- vides comprehensive, need-specific strategic importance for stability and ers, including internal security and de- solutions for land forces including per- economic growth in South East Asia. fence forces.” sonnel equipment, integrated com- We are pleased to partner with PT Pin- Abraham Mose, President Director of munication systems, force protection, dad, the state-owned company with a PT Pindad, said, “We hope the coop- fully equipped camps and logistics heritage of more than 200 years. There eration with Paramount Group may al- support. 36 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Reports

Readying Fighter Pilots for Fifth Generation Battle Space

Nothing compares to the sound of ing solutions deliver robust tools and freedom. That’s why the F-16 Fighting a curriculum that change with real Falcon continues to fly as one of the world employment tempo. world’s most successful combat-prov- Incorporation of virtual and mixed re- en multirole fighter after more than ality with high fidelity environments four decades of service. More than increase student throughput by short- 4,600 aircraft have been delivered to ening training timelines and broaden- date to 30 customers worldwide. As ing training spectrum. Additionally, more countries join the F-16 enter- the training merges real-time opera- prise, their pilots will need to learn to the blending of advanced jet coupled tions through advances in Live, Virtual employ “the Viper” using highly ad- with thorough training. Just as the F-16 and Constructive (LVC) applications. vanced simulation and training suites remains a revolutionary aircraft, the Lockheed Martin’s demonstrated com- tailored to their specific requirements. training that enables its success is also mitment to global Air Force leadership To prepare F-16 pilots and maintain- leading a revolution into advanced pi- fully supports doctrinal development ers, Lockheed Martin provides adapt- lot and maintenance training. by fielding training tools for pilots and able simulation and training products James “Benson” Hedges, Lockheed maintenance professionals. designed to meet both basic training Martin F-16 instructor pilot, highlights “Person-to-person training remains designs and advanced employment that, “The fighter environment is more the cornerstone of Lockheed Martin’s dynamics. This readies customers for complex today than at any time in his- system designs. It sets us apart as the the most demanding and critical mis- tory. It continues to expand based on only Original Equipment Manufactur- sion sets. From the F-16 Block 60 to ever advancing sensor employment er (OEM) that currently delivers all el- the “V” and Block 70, Lockheed Mar- merged with an aggressively linked ements necessary for customers from tin develops and delivers capability net-centric battle space.” initial training through operational through training to support customer Today’s pilots and maintenance teams employment,” said Benson. operations in the fifth generation bat- don’t just perform tasks at an in- New Training Contract to Make tle space. creased tempo; their understanding Desert Falcons More Formidable Lockheed Martin’s Forte Is Person- of the environment requires a techni- Nations around the world continue to to-Person Training cal depth that drives rapid changes in grow with advanced F-16 capabilities. The excellence of the F-16 results from training. Lockheed Martin’s F-16 train- The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) 37

recently acquired the Lockheed Mar- tin Air Combat Training Center (ACTC) which is a comprehensive network- based F-16 training environment. The ACTC is configurable and can include a comprehensive suite of full mission trainers, weapons and tactics trainers, desk top trainers, courseware and student management and report- ing tools. For decades, pilots and maintainers from 25 allied nations have trained on Lockheed Martin’s F-16 training systems. The F-16 pilots and maintainers trained are over 29,000 and 60+ training devices are delivered. These systems are changing how militaries train service men and women – preparing them to fight and win in the battle space of tomorrow. During the recently concluded Dubai Airshow, the UAE government announced the news of a new Lockheed Martin F-16 training contract. A Lock- heed Martin spokesperson said, “Lock- heed Martin is immensely proud of our 40-year partnership with the UAE. On UAE Block 60 F-16s the side-lines of the Dubai Airshow, this enduring relationship took an- life of the aircraft by more than 50 per Weapons: In concert with the U.S. other step forward with the announce- cent beyond that of previous produc- Air Force and multiple F-16 Foreign ment by the UAE to support the train- tion F-16 aircraft. Military Sales customers, Lockheed ing of the UAE’s F-16 aircraft. The UAE APG-83 AESA Radar: Northrop Grum- Martin have certified more than 3,300 flies one of the most advanced fourth- man’s advanced APG-83 AESA radar carriage and release configurations for generation fighters in the world, the delivers greater situational awareness, greater than 180 weapon and store Block 60 F-16 “Desert Falcon.” With this flexibility and quicker all-weather tar- types. This experience of Lockheed announcement, the UAE will further geting. The APG-83 provides pilots Martin as a weapon integrator has en- strengthen its national security and with unprecedented target area detail abled the F-16 to be one of the most defence priorities.” and digital map displays that can be versatile multirole fighters ever. Newest and Most Advanced F-16 tailored with slew and zoom features. Enhanced Capabilities: Operational Production Configuration Enhanced Battle Space Awareness: capabilities are enhanced through an The F-16 Block 70/72 is the newest and Another key feature of the F-16 Block advanced datalink, targeting pod and most advanced F-16 production con- 70 configuration is the new Centre weapons, precision GPS navigation and figuration, combining numerous ca- Pedestal Display (CPD), which pro- the Automatic Ground Collision Avoid- pability and structural upgrades, most vides critical tactical imagery to pilots ance System (Auto GCAS). Structural notably the advanced Active Electroni- on a high-resolution 6”x 8” screen. The and capability upgrades ensure the cally Scanned Array (AESA) radar with high-resolution display allows pilots to F-16 can operate to 2070 and beyond. a new avionics architecture and struc- take full advantage of AESA and tar- Reference Text/photo: tural upgrades to extend the structural geting pod data. www.lockheedmartin.com 38 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Reports

Latest Patria Technology Showcased in Japan

Patria AMV 8x8 provides optimal component modularity

Patria’s appearance at DSEI Japan on three different models: Ministry of Defence makes the final 18-20th November at Makuhari Messe t " CBTJD NPEFM QMBUGPSNJOH UIF GPM- selection. Additionally available as a allowed them to present the Patria lowing variants: armoured personnel 40cm stretched model, this AMV sets AMV and 6x6 armoured wheeled vehi- carrier (APC); infantry fighting vehicle a new standard for future 8x8 wheeled cles, alongside the Patria Nemo mortar (IFV); command vehicle; ambulance; vehicles, with spacious interior and system, helicopter MRO services and reconnaissance vehicle; anti-tank guid- high payload-carrying capability pro- several special products related to in- ed missile vehicle (ATGM); armoured viding a platform for future customer telligence, surveillance and command- repair and recovery vehicle (ARRV); and variants in the simultaneous integra- and-control systems. finally, the 120 mm Patria Nemo mortar tion of weapon systems, protection The Patria AMV product family com- system. and crew equipment. bines high payload capacity with next t5IF )JHI 3PPG .PEFM QSPWJEFT FYUSB The unrivalled mobility of the Patria generation technological features, en- space at the vehicle rear (34cm higher AMVXP is based on an upgraded pow- abling simultaneous integration of a than the basic model) - ideal if the ve- erline providing 450 kW engine power heavy weapon systems with high pro- hicle is used as a command, C4I, ambu- alongside an Integrated Terrain Con- tection level but without compromis- lance or workshop vehicle. trol System (ITCS). It thus matches the ing the vehicle’s mobility. Patria is an t")FBWZ8FBQPO1MBUGPSNPQUJNJTFE future requirements for C4I, Battlefield undisputed market leader in modern to carry large-calibre weapon systems, Management and Situational Aware- armoured wheeled 8x8 vehicles for like the 120 mm AMOS mortar system ness Systems. seven customer nations. or 105/120 mm cannon (MGS). Together with the vehicle’s digital back- The Patria AMV 8x8 provides optimal The Patria AMVXP builds on the suc- bone, a Health and Usage Monitoring component modularity for wide model cess of Patria AMV having been award- System (HUMS) ensures 21st century adaptability without changing the ed one-year field testing in Japan after soldiers have the best platform to meet basic vehicle systems. It is available in competitive bidding before Japan’s their needs in every current and future 39

to-air and air-to-ground applications boasting high reliability, low probability of detection and interception, dynamic networking with several members and long communication ranges. CANDL is a perfect data link for Unmanned Aer- ial Systems (UAS), Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUMT) operations, Intra- Flight Data Links (IFDL) and Live Virtual Constructive training (LVC) systems. ARIS is a remote operable Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) system intended to intercept, identify, record and analyse radar signals. ARIS enables mastery of strategic ELINT in typically complex signal environments to obtain excellent spectrum awareness and provide fast, accurate updates to ELINT databases. ARIS-E is a new Electronic Support Measures (ESM) product. Building on ARIS as a comprehensive tool for strategic and tactical ELINT/ESM, it provides automatic identification, real-time Patria 6X6 with Nemo mortar system geolocation and radar tracking on the battlefield. theatre of operation. Patria AMVXP will fire capability. It can operate Multiple The MUSCL passive radar system is a consolidate Patria’s leadership in the Rounds Simultaneous Impact (MRSI) covert, easily deployable air surveil- armoured wheeled vehicle product fire missions where up to 5 grenades lance system. Instead of an active radar range. are hitting the target simultaneously. transmitting signals to track airborne The Patria 6X6 is a multipurpose trans- The light and compact turret is eas- targets, MUSCL utilises existing signals port vehicle with a chassis structure ily installed on light, tracked chassis from radio and TV broadcast networks based on the same components as the or wheeled armoured vehicles in the for target detection and tracking. This AMV, but with one less axle. It is the suc- 6x6/8x8 class. approach makes MUSCL invisible to cessor to the Pasi Armoured Personnel Helicopter MRO services are provided ELINT and ESM systems, while provid- Carrier and complements the legend- internationally by Patria to military, ing increased detection capability for ary Patria AMV 8X8 fleets. governmental and commercial custom- low-flying and low RCS targets. Driven by all three axles but steered ers, with the company holding service TADS is a Tactical Debriefing System optionally from the front two or from all centre authorisations in Sweden and providing instant debriefing of military three, optional equipage can be added Norway for all major helicopter manu- missions and training exercises from to bring the 6X6 closer to the AMV. Vari- facturers. single sortie to large joint forces cam- ous ballistic and mine protection levels, The offerings include maintenance, paigns, involving all branches and LVC weapon systems, self-protection sys- modifications, repairs, spare part sup- (live, virtual, constructive training) sce- tems and other interior equipment are ply, technical support and CAMO ser- narios. TADS visualises the order of bat- available. vices and business, while Patria has also tle, weapon and sensor usage in detail, Patria Nemo is a turreted, remote-con- worked with the major Japanese heli- while its electronic warfare activities trolled 120 mm mortar system acting copter operators Akagi helicopters Ltd provide practical and precise feedback both as an indirect fire support system since 2005 and Aero Asahi since 2016. to improve the performance of pilots and for self-defence due to its direct CANDL is a compact data link for air- and operators. 40 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Reports

The Multi-role AW159: An All-weather Attack Helicopter

The first international AW159 deliveries were made to the Republic of Ko- rea Navy in 2016. The Wildcat has since logged over 50,000 flight hours having been chosen by the British Army and Royal Navy, the Korean Navy, and the Philippine Navy most recently. Being able to detect, identify and attack targets autonomously both on land and at sea, the twin-engine multi- role helicopter now conducts multiple missions ranging from constabulary to high-end warfighting. The high- performance AW159 platform features state-of-the-art systems, including a Leonardo Seaspray multi-mode elec- tronically-scanning (E-scan) radar and integrated Defensive Aids Suite. With the Wildcat, Leonardo has supplied a full spectrum of capabilities, end-to-end from sensors to support. It has been designed from concept to operate safely from the smallest ship decks within the harshest environments, be that poor weather and high sea states. This technologically advanced aircraft has a fully integrated and comprehensive suite of mission systems operating through a tactical processor facilitating rapid tactical assessment

Since the AW159 Wildcat first lifted off from Yeovil airbase on 12th November 2009, the British helicopter has celebrated a level of global success where, to date, more than 70 AW159s have been delivered to battlefield and maritime military operators in a variety of roles. Today the helicopter routinely operates in challenging environments and climatic conditions over land and sea. 41

in any theatre, day or night. With a 2015. able AW159 is capable of performing military-derived HMI designed to re- Multi-role All-weather Attack a large variety of missions, including duce aircrew workload and increase The AW159 multi-mission maritime Medical Evacuation, Search and Res- cockpit capacity, the AW159 delivers helicopter builds on Leonardo’s 50 cue (SAR), Special Forces or Troop In- excellent situational awareness and years of small ship aviation. The air- sertion and Transport of Internal and mission effectiveness. craft maintains high readiness for long Underslung Loads for Vertical Replen- The Future Lynx Project periods, capable of remaining agile to ishment. It can also be equipped with The AW159 Wildcat’s design was achieve immediate mission prosecu- weapons providing autonomous full originally conceived in response to tion at excellent rates of availability, spectrum Maritime Interdiction, Anti- the MoD’s requirement to replace its while being able to launch and recov- Submarine Warfare and Anti-Surface legacy Lynx aircraft. The Future Lynx er with minimal disruption to wider Warfare capability, whilst the integrat- project began in 2002 where it scoped ship operations. ed Radar and Electro-Optical Device out Surface Combatant Maritime Ro- This technologically advanced and enables the helicopter to locate, verify torcraft and Battlefield Light Utility robust air vehicle boasts comprehen- and engage potential threats at stand- Helicopter requirements. sive avionics, mission and weapon off ranges. Four years later, the MoD finalised systems which are fully integrated to The AW159 has a fully integrated its contract award and the manufac- collect and process a considerable and comprehensive suite of mission ture of the AW159 began in October amount of information and present systems operated through a Tactical 2007. After the maiden flight of the it to the crew for the unrivalled situa- Processor. Meanwhile, the Human Ma- AW159 Lynx Wildcat in 2009, the air- tional awareness necessary to achieve chine Interface is designed to reduce craft conducted its first deck landings competitive advantage in the modern aircrew workload and increase cockpit on RFA Argus and then HMS Iron Duke battlespace. With a complete suite of capacity improving situational aware- in 2011. self-protection measures, the AW159 ness and mission effectiveness. The first production AW159 Wildcat facilitates rapid tactical assessment in The Wildcat is designed with high lev- was received by the British Army in any theatre of operations, be that day els of survivability and crashworthi- May 2012, while initial Operating Ca- or night, while it is network-enabled to ness thanks to ballistic tolerant design, pability was declared to be on sched- find, fix and, if necessary, strike at the self-sealing fuel tanks and armoured ule in August 2014, with the Royal enemy. protection alongside a range of mis- Navy following as planned in January Faced with land and naval targets, this sion and role equipment providing a 2015, just four years after the maiden new twin-engine military helicopter true multi-role capability in maritime, flight. Success continued with all air- is capable of autonomous detection, littoral and land environments. Its craft delivered to MoD meeting Full identification and attack. In addition short readiness times and high avail- Operation Capability by the end of to war-fighting roles, the highly adaptability rates ensure the helicopter is ready for operations in the harshest maritime environment, extending the area of interest and operational effect of maritime commanders. The compact AW159 is a fully marin- ised aircraft, optimised for operations from limited space on vessels in high sea states. With the essential qualities of a robust air vehicle boasting a high Ship Air Interface, the Wildcat’s offers a low footprint of support to secure consistently # safe and regular operations without reliance on a logistics train. Reference Text/Photo: www.leonardocompany.com 42 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Reports NATO Tests Next-Gen Electronic Warfare International waters all around the ments to reduce the susceptibility of maritime, air and land assets can be world are continuously facing new ships to enemy radars and missiles. devastating if they are not detected threats. For instance, the Horn of Af- Tactical data exchanges between par- early enough to prevent or combat,” rica has started to see a revival of the ticipating ships as well as voice proce- said Cryptologic Technician (Techni- piracy threat. The Red Sea and the ar- dures if data links are jammed or tam- cal) 2nd Class Junae Glover, SNMG1’s eas around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait pered with were also put to the test. staff chief electronic warfare special- are currently facing unstable condi- The technology is meant to coun- ist. “Having the opportunity to see the tions owing to missiles, unmanned ter the growing threat of complex capabilities of our electronic systems surface vessels, mines, or improvised anti-ship missile systems proliferat- while under simulated pressure dur- waterborne-explosives. There are also ing around the globe. NEMO 19 took ing NEMO will allow forces to increase concerns about activities such as ille- the so-called anti-access area-denial their knowledge and understanding gal fishing in the Indian Ocean region, capabilities into account as NATO of the warfare area.” particularly in the South Pacific. continues to adapt deterrence and The 2019 iteration of NEMO trials Standing NATO Maritime Group One defence posture. Reinforcing the al- saw a focus on force anti-ship missile (SNMG1) recently conducted Electro liance’s maritime posture is essential defence, demonstrating improved Magnetic Operations (NEMO) trials for ensuring its continued freedom of means of achieving force defence to off the coast of the United Kingdom. movement at sea. minimise the threat to NATO maritime These trials, developed by NATO’s Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, forces. The exercise also offered an op- Above Water Warfare Capability Group Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, portunity for experimental tactics and (AWWCG), provide a venue for the alli- Portugal, Spain, Turkey, UK, and U.S. procedures to be evaluated prior to ance to evaluate the effectiveness and participated by sending ships, aircraft, NATO adopting them as formal doc- validate NATO Electronic Warfare (EW) measurement equipment and sailors. trine for use by allied nations. tactics and systems. About 1,500 personnel, six ships and “With over 70 years of experience Thirteen NATO countries took part in eight aircraft were involved in NEMO building common doctrine and proce- simulated air and missile defence drills 19, which ran until November 5. dures as well as interoperable systems, off the UK’s southern coast. The six- “While the impact of electronic war- the alliance remains committed to day trials tested how allied navies can fare cannot always be physically seen, staying at the forefront of technology, defend themselves against anti-ship the potential effects it can have on including in critical maritime areas like cruise and hypersonic missiles using electronic warfare and anti-ship mis- state-of-the-art electronic defences. sile defence,” said U.S. Navy Rear Adm. As part of the drill, allies sought to jam enemy missiles or divert them away from their targets, using modern electronic defences. NEMO 19 also saw the use of infrared and radar measure- 43

Edward Cashman, commander of Standing NATO Maritime Group One and head of NEMO trail 2019 forces. “While NEMO has a science and technology focus on electromagnetic operations, the exercise will also offer NATO an opportunity to evaluate tactics, techniques and procedures, providing feedback to allied nations on the effectiveness of existing doctrine. As the maritime landscape continues to evolve, exercises such as NEMO will help maintain alliance nation forces at the forefront of capabilities while also demonstrating readiness and interop- erability to any potential aggressors,” he added. Aircraft from the United Kingdom Join Support Air Tasking Organization, and other air assets participated in NEMO to provide a realistic threat simulation. Maritime forces and land-based assets also worked simultaneously; ensuring allied nations took advantage of the opportunity to learn methods to exploit electronic warfare capabilities in a rapidly changing technical environment. NEMO 19 also saw the use of infrared and radar measurements to reduce the susceptibility of ships to enemy radars and missiles. Tactical data exchanges between participating ships as well as voice procedures if data links are jammed or tampered with were also put to the test. The technology is meant to counter the growing threat of ever more complex anti-ship missile systems proliferating around the globe. Source: U.S. Navy 44 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Reports Better Eyes on the Front Lines

There's little room for error on the the distance or conditions. system works in a canted, or tilted, po- battlefield. But Raytheon’s ELCAN rifle Fire control is traditionally associated sition using special software and com- sights are helping soldiers hit their with much larger platforms, such as bat-proven ballistic computer chip to mark, even when firing from behind tanks, aircraft and ships, where many calculate a corrected aim point if the cover or traversing hills. components work together to hit a shooter engages from behind cover or Here's how it works: A laser rangefinder target. But weighing just three pounds sends out a pulse to measure the distance and measuring 3x4 inches, Raytheon’s to the target. A ballistic module then tells digital fire-control system is the only the shooter precisely where to point. system small enough for assault rifles, This all happens in a matter of seconds. mounting onto the standard rail with Thanks to Raytheon, a solider can now a clamp and removed easily for other engage the enemy effectively without firearms. using a lot of ammunition, no matter Unlike similar systems, the Raytheon 45

is moving up or downhill. The ELCAN accommodates multiple ammunition calibres, including rounds used less frequently. The ballistic computer chip also works with external laser rangefinders to determine the exact bullet impact point. Another benefit is the system's resil- ience that sees the mid- to long-range scope still work when the rangefinder fails. The ELCAN Specter Digital Fire Control System will allow a shooter to engage ELCAN Saving Lives faster, with better accuracy Ty Blanchard was leading a U.S. Special Forces team in Afghanistan when gun- ver”, the Specter DR sight changes the clearing a building or staging an open- fire erupted and one of his men went field of view quickly and easily. Whether terrain patrol. The dual-role sight is also down. From the corner of his eye, he utilising the red dot in 1x (1.5x) mode or available with more than 50 custom caught a glimpse of a figure escaping the ranging reticle in the 4x (6x) mode, ballistic reticles for changing mission re- and circling back to flank and attack. the Specter DR dual optic provides both quirements, such as choosing between He had to act fast but thankfully his close quarters and precision down- targets that are close in or far out. gun was equipped with a dual-field-of- range fire capability in single optic, “Very often, missions don’t turn out view ELCAN optical sight. He switched ultra-wide viewing angles. how you plan,” said Dan Pettry, a former his view from 1x close-quarters mode The Specter DR DFOV sight is also U.S. Army Ranger and now a product to 4x long-range engagement, sup- equipped with an illuminated reticle manager for Raytheon ELCAN Rifle pressing the enemy fire and allowing that, when paired with its superior light- Sights. “That’s why having two weap- him to move his team out safely. gathering capability, makes it extremely ons with two different sights isn’t the “Being able to engage at the weapon’s effective in low light conditions. The im- best scenario.” maximum effective range accurately proved low profile illumination switch The ELCAN Specter DR sight allows a – even just being able to get them to reduces the overall width of the sight, shooter to switch instantly from one put their heads down – saved our guys’ while the ELCAN Specter DR optical magnification to another with ex- lives,” said Blanchard, who served more sight is compatible with image intensi- tended eye relief and both-eyes-open than 26 years in the U.S. Army and is fied (I2) and thermal clip-on devices to capability in reaction to changing con- now a senior manager for Raytheon provide complete day/night packages ditions. Today, 100,000s of ELCAN Spec- Land Warfare Systems. But ELCAN meeting every mission requirement. ter sights are fielded with allied forces Specter dual-role and fixed magnifica- Dual Sight Range around the world, including the U.S., tion sights have improved again since Selected by the U.S. Special Operations Australia, Canada, Norway and Italy. 2015, with their weight reduced by 15 Command for elite SpecOps missions, “It was our go-to sight for every guy on per cent and battery life extended by the ELCAN Specter DR 1-4x dual role the team,” said Blanchard. The Green 50 per cent. Both have a new low pro- weapon sight provides both fast ac- Beret has used Raytheon sights from file illumination switch. quisition and long-range target iden- the jungles of Asia-Pacific to the des- Thanks to a side-mounted “throw le- tification, whether the mission calls for erts of the Middle East and while some sighting systems are developed for commercial use and later adapted to military operations, the ELCAN Specter sighting systems have been designed with combat operations in mind. “The reliability of it,” said Blanchard. “You just can’t beat it.” Reference Text: www.raytheon.com 46 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Reports UK Places its Trust in Boxer Vehicles

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to a European defence programme Highly mobile, Boxer is a state-of-the- recently signed a contract with the having taken part in the Boxer project art wheeled vehicle whose modular Artec consortium, led by Rheinmetall when it was still in its infancy. Boxer design permits a wide variety of mis- and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), is now on its way to becoming one of sion-specific configurations. Consist- to produce more than 500 Boxer 8x8- NATO’s standard vehicles. ing of a uniform drive module, the wheeled armoured vehicles for the Tried and Tested Boxer vehicle family's user-specific British Army. The total current value of The Boxer is a highly protective 8x8- mission modules can be quickly ex- the order is approximately €2.6 billion wheeled armoured vehicle. Its modu- changed. A number of mission vari- (£2.3 billion). The contract was award- lar architecture enables more opera- ants are currently under development, ed to Artec via the European procure- tional configurations than any other including a troop carrier for transport- ment agency Organisation for Joint vehicle system. At present, some 700 ing an infantry section, a field ambu- Armament Cooperation (OCCAR). vehicles in 12 different versions are on lance, a combat engineering section The contract awarded to Artec falls order from three different NATO na- vehicle, C4I and C2 command vehicles, under the UK’s Mechanised Infan- tions: Germany, the Netherlands and a logistics vehicle and a battlefield try Vehicle (MIV) procurement pro- Lithuania. Australia has also ordered maintenance vehicle. gramme and includes more than 500 211 Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Ve- Unique Mobility vehicles. Artec will each sub-contract hicles (CRV) in seven variants, the first For the first time at Eurosatory 2014, 50 per cent of the order volume to of which was recently delivered. The Rheinmetall presented the Boxer IFV Rheinmetall and KMW. The total num- Boxer vehicles will reportedly enable (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) variant ber of Boxer vehicles already deliv- the Australian Army to locate, moni- ered by Artec or currently on order tor and engage with enemy forces and now exceeds 1,400 vehicles. ensure Australian soldiers are protect- The Boxer vehicles ordered by the ed in combat. The vehicles will fill sev- British Army will be supplied in sever- en different roles on the battlefield: real different configurations, including connaissance, command and control, an armoured personnel carrier, com- joint fires, surveillance, multi-purpose, mand vehicle, specialist carrier and battlefield repair and recovery. The re- field ambulance. Delivery of the ve- connaissance variant – accounting for hicles is expected to start from 2023. 133 of the 211 vehicles – is equipped Most of the production will take place with Rheinmetall’s cutting-edge Lance in the UK, thereby creating a substan- turret system and armed with a 30mm tial number of British jobs. Full-scale automatic cannon. production will begin in Germany, Once in Australia, these first Boxer ve- but 90 per cent of the Boxer vehicles hicles received a number of Australia destined for the British Army will be specific modifications prior to their fi- produced in the UK, principally at nal delivery to the Army. Modifications plants operated by Rheinmetall BAE include installation of Australian Army Systems Land (RBSL) and KMW’s sub- specific communications and comput- sidiary WFEL. ing equipment, a remote weapon sta- This order marks the return of the UK tion, and Australian Army paint. 47

equipped with the Rheinmetall LANCE two different ammunition types for 30mm two-man turret. Combining the The Boxer the main weapon. This means that the Boxer’s inherent high level of protec- weapon can be resupplied with am- tion and the unique mobility with the is a highly munition without the soldiers having latest turret technology, the IFV vari- to leave the protected vehicle interior. ant presents state-of-the-art capabili- protective The turret also enables moving targets ties to face current requirements. to be engaged accurately and effec- The Boxer IFV variant, equipped with 8x8-wheeled tively even when the vehicle itself is the LANCE turret system is completely moving. in line with the modular Boxer phi- armoured The LANCE is equipped with a modern, losophy as the LANCE turret itself fea- fully digital fire control system. Two tures a new modular design. Thereby vehicle electro-optical sights – each equipped ensuring maximum flexibility and an with a high-resolution camera, a ther- optimised capability for further up- moured vehicles are protected against mal imaging camera and a laser range- grades for changing requirements. ballistic threats, mines and explosive finder – are also provided. One of the The protection of the turret is adapt- traps, but they can also engage the sights enables 360-degree visibility, ir- able for a wide range of missions and enemy with precise firepower at the respective of the movement of the tur- to face different threats. same time. The main weapon is the ret. Of particular benefit is the fact that The turret and its weapon can be in- MK30-2 / ABM automatic cannon, de- each system can be operated both by tegrated in almost any armoured veloped and built by Rheinmetall. The the commanding officer and by the wheeled or tracked vehicle and is use of this cannon brings a host of gunner. With LANCE RC, the modular thus highly mobile. This means that advantages for the vehicle crew. The design also allows the turret system to not only soldiers deployed in their ar- turret has a reserve of 200 rounds of be remotely controlled. 48 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Reports

visitor. Two specific centralised and highlighted zones were also added, one dedicated to Cybersecurity and a Local Corner, to position Thales as a major local, industrial and innovative partner for the MEA region. The company supports the strategy of the UAE through three main axes: Industry, In- novation and Education. Industry In this area, the company presented Thales Emarat Technologies, a local entity 100 per cent owned by Thales, which focuses on critical systems such as radar, radio communications and a variety of defence aerospace technologies. Thales Emarat Technologies is the vector of this strategy aiming to be integrated in the local Emirati industrial ecosystem in order to create value and economic impact in short and medium term. It provides the UAE with unique and sovereign technology capabilities in line with UAE Vi- sion 2021. In addition to Thales Emarat Technologies, in 2017, Thales set up a Defence Service Center in the UAE to support customer’s operations. In the Middle East, Thales Group supports lo- Thales Focuses cal partnerships such as Oman Cyber Academy and ME cybersecurity hub in the UAE. on Region Innovation Thales is a key partner of the Aviation X Lab initiative with Airbus, Collins Readiness Aviation, GE Aviation and Emirates. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Mak- toum, Vice President and Prime Minis- At the recently concluded Dubai and AI-based solutions. ter of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and Airshow, Thales offered an insight into The company’s approach to AI is HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed its four technological pillars of connec- known as Thales TrUE AI: Transparent, bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince tivity/IoT, Big Data, cybersecurity and Understandable and Ethical Artificial and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company Intelligence. Council, watched Thales' cockpit of highlighted its aim of being a trusted The Thales stand was designed based the future and Solo, the virtual assis- partner for its customers, helping them on three themes – Defence, Space, tant to pilots that was showcased at in their digital transformation, and put and Dual unmanned/Civil Aero – in Aviation X Lab in October. a strong focus on region readiness to order to tell a personalised story and Education accommodate the latest technologies offer a customised experience to each Thales has a long-standing commit- 49

ment to the UAE and the region. Sev- eral MOUs and cooperation’s have been signed between Thales and different universities, such as, Emirates Aviation University, Khalifa University and Thales Cybersecurity Hub etc. Defence In the Defence domain, Thales demonstrated its leadership in the connected collaborative combat. One of these solutions was the Mission@ISR, which is a new way to manage intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data from aircraft assets. It is a new, innovative, simple to use and secure system that gives the data needed at the right place and at the right time. Its goal is strike assessment. It is capable of pro- sance and intelligence as well as map- to deliver the most comprehensive ISR cessing 3,000km² of high-resolution ping, cartography, or management of picture, using AI. images per hour, compared to only natural disasters. Thales also highlighted its Defence 10km² for a qualified human analyst. Syracuse IV – it is a defence telecom- Cloud offering for armed forces. This Space munication system offering flexible, is a resilient solution that will enable In the space field, Thales highlighted secure and resilient communications. armed forces to stay connected with solutions for Earth observation as This programme aims to allow keeping any device at any time and operate well as for defence purpose as space permanent communications whatever with complete autonomy in the field. is becoming an established field of the conditions are (crisis, major disas- Another highlight was Talios, the next confrontation (take spy satellites, for ter, etc.) and wherever on earth, in- generation tactical reconnaissance example). cluding hostile environments. and targeting pod, which is the first to Earth Observer Optical – it is a system Dual Unmanned/Civil Aero embed AI and the first capable of cov- that will cover defence and security As Counter-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ering the whole targeting chain, from applications such as border and mari- Systems can create a safe “bubble” intelligence gathering through to time surveillance, military reconnais- around event venues and civilian in- stallations, Thales has introduced new ways to monitor, control and neutral- ise drones, and to make UAV Traffic Management (UTM) a priority for airspace security. Cybersecurity In this area, Thales presented its ATM Cybels demonstration, a comprehensive cybersecurity solution dedicated to Air Traffic Management and designed to protect critical information systems against cyber threats by an- ticipating, preventing and rapidly re- sponding to attacks, and a generic video on cybersecurity for the aerospace. Reference Text/Photo : www.thalesgroup.com 50 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Reports

Nexter Steals the Spotlight at MILLIPOL

Nexter recently took part in the MILIPOL Paris exhibition from Novem- has strategic sub-assemblies, such as ber 19 to 22. The company showcased weapon systems and ammunition, Gendarmerie were showcased. A live its know-how by proposing solutions, robots and embedded electronic sys- version of TITUS 6x6 armoured ve- equipment, and ammunition that tems. It is able to support products hicle was present on the stand, in its meet the needs of security forces. throughout their life cycle by offering Homeland version. With the group's The company provides reliable and a wide range of support solutions and experience in wheeled armoured ve- innovative solutions that meet the op- services, as well as maintenance in op- hicles, it is capable of carrying out a erational requirements of customers. erational conditions. wide range of missions, from policing The group has a range of armoured Products Presented to fire support and troop transport. vehicles to artillery systems and also At the show, TITUS and the Serval Proven by the RAID intervention unit, 51

it benefits from the continuous feed- Patrol Vehicle (VPB), Tactical Communi- range was present on GICAT’s GIE back of this elite unit of the French “Po- cation Node (NCT), Surveillance, Acqui- NRBC stand. Visitors also discovered lice Nationale”. sition, Intelligence, Acknowledgment the EVATOX, an evacuation mask for TITUS is the latest generation of 6x6 (SA2R). It is compact and easily deploy- CBRN attack victims, which has the armoured vehicles, produced by the able, while offering a high level of pro- unique feature of being available in company to answer the support and tection. Equipped with a powerful mo- three sizes for civilians: baby, child and transport vehicles needs of modern torisation and with a clearing blade, it is adult. Nearby was the FRH16 system, armies offering high level of protec- able to open any blocked path by push- composed of a protective hood, blow- tion, mobility and versatility, as well ing up to six tonnes of debris/obstacles. ers for long-term intervention in con- as controlled ownership cost. TITUS’ Whether on or off-road, Serval Gendar- taminated areas, and Camelback for mobility chain was developed in co- merie supports and protects with its fire transporting and consuming all kinds operation with Czech supplier Tatra support capabilities, its four cameras of liquids (water, vitamin concentrates, Trucks. A “Homeland Security” kit is and five diascopes offering 360-degree etc.). available, answering more specifically vision, as well as its fire, projectile and Last but not least, digital equipment to the needs of police and security paint spray protection. and systems were showcased on Nex- forces. TITUS Homeland Security has, Nexter’s robotics range was repre- ter’s booth, with the presence of the for example, been used to protect COP sented by the NERVA robot with its FINDEAGLE kit to equip drones and 21 and is actively used by the RAID payloads and a drone. NERVA is a mini information systems for all types of ve- French police intervention unit. Czech robot that can be declined in three ver- hicles, and the ViPeR camera. MoD’s order for acquisition of 62 Titus sions, from the smallest to the largest: Future Plans vehicles is for three variants of TITUS: NERVA S, NERVA LG and NERVA XX. Nexter is fully mobilised to meet the Commanding Post (CP), Transmissions, Lightweight and compact for the S challenges of the SCORPION pro- and Artillery Fire Coordination Post. and LG models, NERVA allows the gramme, through the development of ELDIS (CSG Group), Nexter’s partner for user to explore a hostile or dangerous the new VBMR-GRIFFON armoured ve- this Czech Republic project, carries the area, without exposing. The XX model, hicles (in production), EBRC-JAGUAR, main contract with the MoD and will with its robust gauge and tracks, can Lightweight VBMR-SERVAL, the reno- organise the licensed local production. operate on difficult terrain and slip vation of LECLERC MBTs and the future The Serval Gendarmerie 4x4 armoured through everywhere. The wide range SCORPION increments. vehicle that was also present on the of payloads allows NERVA to perform The company has a strong interna- stand was in the 1/10 scale model for- all types of missions, from surveillance tional presence, with numerous recent mat. The SERVAL meets the need for to reconnaissance, and to handle all export successes, such as the CAESAR engagement of light units in the con- types of threats, including IEDs. Al- 8x8 sold to the Royal Danish Army, the tact area, especially during the initial ready satisfying many customers (vari- CaMo programme with Belgium and phases of an operation under various ous French police units, special forces, the TITUS armoured vehicle acquired conditions. To perform the missions military), it is robust, reliable and fully by the Czech Republic. assigned to it, the SERVAL will be pro- operational. Nexter and CMI have a contract for vided in three versions: Armoured To face NRBC threats, the NBC-Sys assembly services in Belgium for the VBMR-GRIFFON and the assembly in Belgium of the turrets to equip the EBRC-JAGUAR. CMI would act as the final assembler of the VBMR-GRIFFON under the CaMo programme, and as the 40 mm turret assembler of the EBRC-JAGUAR. The deliveries of the systems to the Belgian Land component are planned to extend from 2025 to 2030. Griffon Reference Text/Photo:www.nexter-group.fr 52 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Reports

French Navy Goes the Digital Way

mini-UAVs or tricked boats. The frigate gathers the best of French technology in a compact platform and has been designed for facing evolving threats. The design and production of the FDI build on the experience of the FREMM programme. Naval Group benefits from the operational feedback given by the French Navy. The ceremony was led in the presence of the Minister for Armed Forces, Flor- ence Parly, the Head of the French Ar- mament Directorate (DGA) Délégué général pour l’Armement, Joël Barre, the Chief of Staff of the French Navy Christophe Prazuck, the Chief of the Hellenic Navy Nikolaos Tsounis, many French officials and foreign delegations as well as Naval Group CEO, Hervé Guil- lou. The First of class will be delivered in 2023 and is part of a series of five vessels. Sylvain Perrier, Naval Group Director of The steel-cutting ceremony of the modating a great part of the ship ap- the FDI programme said: “Today, after first Defence and Intervention Frigate plications. It introduces the concept the successful completion of the initial (FDI) recently took place on the Naval of a dedicated system for asymmetric studies and development phases, we Group site of Lorient, France. threats warfare, distinct from the oper- are proud, to reach this first industrial The FDI will be the first French frig- ation room. Located behind the bridge, milestone. This ceremony is the first for ate natively protected against cyber it will lead asymmetrical warfare this major programme for which, the threats, with a Data Centre accom- against air and surface threats such as DGA will be in charge of prime con- 53

The FDI is a high sea vessel with a 4,500 tonnes class displacement

have been already incorporated in the Exocet MM40 BLOCK 3 Firing system. The MU90/IMPACT torpedo is 323.7mm ‘NATO Standard’ calibre, tract management to the benefit of the provides enhanced operational perfor- weight 304kg and is 2850mm long. French Navy. Thanks to this programme, mance and technology upgrades, while Industrial Collaboration Naval Group will also keep on develop- minimising the impact on procurement Five FDI have been ordered in April ing its international exposure. This pro- and logistic support costs. The Mission 2017 by the DGA to the benefit of the gramme will increase to 15, the num- Planning software module automati- French Navy. The build of the first of ber of first-rank frigates of the French cally computes engagement plans to class represents around one million Navy, as planned in the French military support firing decisions. The flexibility hours of work for the teams of the Na- spending plan (LPM). We were able to of the Exocet MM40 Block 3 weapon is val Group’ site of Lorient. Furthermore, uphold our commitment thanks to the further enhanced by the accuracy of the it contributes to the economic devel- collaborative work model we adopted new navigation package, allowing opti- opment of its suppliers and subcon- with our client and to the mobilisation mised 3D approach trajectories and ter- tractors, to local employment around of state and industrial actors.” minal attacks from different azimuths, Lorient but also to the other Naval The FDI is a high sea vessel with a 4,500 at very low sea skimming altitude with Group sites that brought their specific tonnes class displacement. Multipur- simultaneous time on target. know-how to the programme. pose and resilient, she is capable of Aster 15/30 anti-air missiles The future frigate targets the interme- operating, alone or within a naval force, Aster missiles are the cornerstones of diary tonnage ships segment for which through all of types of warfare: anti-sur- Europe’s naval and land-based air de- there is an international demand. face, anti-air, anti-submarine and allows fence programmes. The Aster missile Thanks to its modularity, the ship can for Special Forces projection. family comprises Aster 15 for short to be configured to fulfil diverse missions Armed with Exocet MM40 B3C anti-sur- medium range and Aster 30 for short to depending on the expressed needs. face missiles, Aster 15/30 anti-air mis- long range. In fact, the Greek Minister of Defence, siles, MU90 antisubmarine torpedoes, MU90 antisubmarine torpedoes Nicolaos Panagiotopoulos, and the and artillery, the FDI is able to embark The weapon has been designed to French Minister for Armed Forces, Flor- simultaneously a helicopter and an un- counter any type of nuclear or conven- ence Parly, signed a Letter of Intent on manned aerial vehicle (UAV). She can tional submarine, acoustically coated, October 10. This announcement is in also receive a Special Forces detach- deep and fast evasive, deploying ac- line with the strategic cooperation be- ment with their two commando boats. tive or passive anti-torpedo effectors. tween the two countries and will allow Exocet MM40 Block 3 Any type of platform such as surface a close dialogue in order to bring the The Exocet MM40 Block 3 weapon sys- vessels, fixed or rotary wing aircraft or best answer to the needs of the Hel- tem is the latest generation ship-borne missiles can deploy the torpedo. Pre- lenic Navy. version of the Exocet family and is in op- arrangements to cope with Submarine- Reference Text/Photo: erational service with several navies. It Launched Anti-Air Missiles (SLAAM) www.naval-group.com 54 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Reports

Airbus Presents Futuristic Projects new-generation business jets. Airbus airlifter and the highly versatile C295 Airbus presented its wide range of corporate jets have a strong presence military transport and mission aircraft innovative technologies, products and in the Middle East market with both the as well as the A330 MRTT, “Multi-Role services, from market leading commer- ACJ320 Family and VVIP widebodies. Tanker-Transport,” the only combat- cial and military aircraft to helicopters In the customers’ display, Emirates Air- proven new-generation tanker. and space systems at the Dubai Air- line and Etihad Airways showcased As the official founding partner of Air show 2019. their A380s, giving the opportunity to Race E, Airbus showcased the first ex- Airbus Hogs the Limelight in Static & tour the popular double-decker and ample of an electric race plane sched- Flying Displays see its award-winning products across uled to compete in the world’s first On the static display, Airbus showcased all classes. electric airplane race series launching its range of commercial aircraft. This The daily flying display included the in 2020. includes the A350-900, the corner- A330-900, a variant of the Airbus Airbus’ Commitment to Deliver Supe- stone member of the A350 XWB Family, A330neo, as well the A400M airlifter. Ku- rior Products in the Middle East Salam Air’s A320neo, from the world’s wait Police’s H225, tailored to the speci- More than 740 Airbus aircraft operate most popular single-aisle aircraft fam- fications of the Kuwaiti police force, was in the Middle East region and the com- ily, as well as EgyptAir’s A220-300, the the exhibit from Airbus Helicopters. The pany has signed orders for more than newest member of the Airbus single- 11-tonne twin-engine helicopter is the 1,400 aircraft of various types destined aisle family. choice of commercial operators and for Middle Eastern carriers over the Airbus also had on show an ACJ319 government agencies due to its long next decade. Dubai is home to Airbus’ from K5 Aviation, highlighting the range and all-weather capabilities. regional headquarters, conveniently lo- comfort and space on offer and echo- Meanwhile, Airbus Defence and Space cated nearby the world’s busiest airport ing the trend towards larger cabins in presented the A400M new generation for international travel, Dubai Interna- 55

fello-fly is expected to make significant impact on the environmental performance of the aircraft

K5 Aviation’s ACJ319 tional Airport, also home to Emirates Leader. “We’re working to develop the Through fello’fly, a follower aircraft will Airline, the largest customer for the functions necessary to assist pilots to retrieve the energy lost by the wake of A380. The Middle East continues to be safely stay in position behind the leader a leader aircraft, by flying in the smooth strategically important to Airbus’ wider during a long-haul flight.” updraft of air it creates. This provides global operations. If the fuel-reduction technology behind lift to the follower aircraft allowing it to Airbus’ Pioneer Project to Cut Fuel fello’fly proves viable, the aviation in- decrease engine thrust and therefore Consumption and CO2 Emission dustry will benefit from a collaborative reduce fuel consumption in the range Airbus unveiled fello’fly, its latest dem- activity that demonstrates a clear com- of 5-10 per cent per trip. onstrator project inspired by biomim- mitment—between manufacturers, The technical solution that Airbus is icry at the show. Fello’fly is set to boost airlines, air navigation service providers, working on involves pilot assistance the environmental performance of regulators and authorities—to reduce functions necessary to ensure the commercial aircraft and make a signifi- fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. aircraft they are flying remains safely cant impact on emissions reduction for And this could make a significant im- positioned in the updraft of air of the the aviation industry. pact on the environmental performance aircraft they are following, maintaining Significant technology improve- of the aircraft. fello’fly is expected to the same distance, at a steady altitude. ments—including real-time flight track- produce fuel savings of between 5-10 In terms of the operational solution, ing—have paved the way for the devel- per cent per trip. This means several Airbus is working, in collaboration with opment of fello’fly. The goal of fello’fly is tonnes of fuel and CO2 emissions could airlines and Air Traffic Control (ATC) to prove the technical, operational and be saved during every fello’fly trip. providers, to identify the operational economic viability of wake-energy re- Airbus’ fello’fly project aims to demon- needs and suitable solutions for plan- trieval for commercial aircraft. strate the technical, operational and ning and executing fello’fly operations. “Safety is our top priority at Airbus,” said commercial viability of two aircraft fly- Airbus is due to commence flight tests Nick Macdonald, fello’fly demonstrator ing together for long-haul flights. with two of its A350 aircraft in 2020. 56 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Reports UAE Intends to Procure Additional GlobalEye

At the recently concluded Dubai gotiations will now follow. Saab has tem was announced in 2017. Airshow, the UAE announced that not yet signed the contract amend- GlobalEye provides air, maritime and they intend to conclude a contract ment or received an order relating to ground surveillance in a single solu- amendment for the purchase of two the announcement. tion. It combines a new extended range additional GlobalEye Airborne Early The original development and pro- radar with the ultra-long range Global Warning & Control aircraft from Saab. duction contract for GlobalEye was 6000jet aircraft from Bombardier. According to the announcement, awarded to Saab at the Dubai Airshow Saab brought a GlobalEye Airborne the potential order value related to in November 2015 by the UAE with an Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) this contract amendment would be initial order for two systems. An addi- Aircraft to the show where it was on US$1.018 billion. A period of final ne- tional order by the UAE for a third sys- static display, marking the first time 57

the aircraft has been at an exhibition. optical sensor, ESM/ELINT, AIS, and It flew from its base in Linköping, Swe- IFF/ADS-B. It’s a unique sensor suite den and arrived in the UAE. The aircraft GlobalEye combined with a modern, human- returned to Sweden, where work con- centric command and control system. tinues on the programme. is suited to Together with swing-role capabili- “We felt it was only right and proper ties, GlobalEye is a surveillance solu- that the Dubai Airshow was the first fulfil the most tion that ensures quick and accurate exhibition at which GlobalEye would demanding coverage of vast distances of air, sea feature. It marks four years since Saab or land, with the ability to switch be- was selected amongst strong compe- operational tween surveillance areas in an instant. tition to be the supplier to the UAE for What’s more, it can carry out multiple this advanced capability, and we wel- requirements missions simultaneously. come this opportunity to showcase The Global 6000/6500 aircraft from it here in its home nation,” said Lars Bombardier adds over 11 hours of op- Tossman, Vice President and Head of erational endurance, state-of-the-art Saab’s business unit Radar Solutions. son since its first unveiling in February avionics, and ideal working conditions Visitors to the show are amongst the 2018. Since then three GlobalEye air- for all crew-members, making it per- first few to have seen GlobalEye in per- craft have undertaken their first flights fectly suited for AEW&C missions. in Sweden, as part of the rapid pro- Enhancing the radar detection range gramme of work undertaken by Saab gives more airspace coverage and to develop and integrate the advanced earlier detection and identification of Erieye Extended Range radar and oth- threats. For an air commander, this is er sensors on-board the Bombardier crucial. More time to decide and act Global 6000 jet. means better chance of maintaining Multi-role Asset air supremacy. For naval and army With highly increased detection range commanders it means ease of mind, and over 11 hours of operational en- letting them focus on naval and land durance, GlobalEye AEW&C is perfect- warfare operations respectively. At the ly suited to fulfil the most demanding same time, GlobalEye provides them operational requirements. Particularly with situational awareness beyond since it has the ability to detect low- their own sensors. It can also provide observable air targets in heavy clutter positive identification of naval threats and jamming conditions and can also by utilising on-board EOS/IOS imag- detect and track maritime targets out ing and strategic ground moving tar- to the elevated horizon and small jet- get indication (GMTI) over battle areas. ski or RIB sized vessels at very long Furthermore, GlobalEye allows to opti- distances. It can operate in dedicated mise actions, and maximise the forces’ roles or in a multitude of combined operational performance, pushing the roles and has the ability to instantly boundaries of what it is possible to switch between these roles (swing- achieve. role) at any time during an on-going GlobalEye is known in the UAE as mission. the Swing Role Surveillance System The complete sensor suite of the Glo- (SRSS). It brings extended detection balEye AEW&C lets you detect and range, endurance and the ability to identify threats in all three domains. perform multiple roles, including tasks Crowned by the Erieye ER (Extended such as search and rescue, border sur- Range) radar, the suite also consists of veillance and advanced warning of maritime surveillance radar, electro- military threats. 58 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Issue File

The 48th National Day… Zayed’s Dream Soars into Space…

The Union Experience… Lessons in Facing Challenges and Building Nations

In less than half a century, the dream of the late founding leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, and his brothers, the founding fathers, to build a prosperous federal state has become a reality. The UAE today is a model for nation-building, investment in human and natural resources, and a lesson in how to face challenges. The barren desert has turned the UAE into a country that excels in all fields of development. Investment in human capital has had the ultimate success with one of the sons of the UAE joining up with the pioneers of space exploration. In this issue celebrating the 48th National Day, Nation Shield highlights the main factors that have guided UAE’s exceptional success in nation-building as well as the lessons learned from the Union. 59

December 2nd every year is one of the model of nation-building on sound UAE in a difficult regional and in- days of pride and glory for the people foundations of security, development, ternational environment. Then His of the UAE. On this day in 1971, the well-being and prosperity. Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed founding leader, the late Sheikh Zayed What Made the UAE Federation a Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his Success? Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin soul, announced the establishment of The success of the UAE experience did Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President a strong Union State, which proved to not come from a vacuum; it was the and Prime Minister of the UAE and be one of the most important models result of many factors that ensured its Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh of unity in the history of the world. survival, continuity and development: Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, The status achieved by the UAE on its t*OTQJSJOH-FBEFSTIJQ5IFMBUF4IFJLI Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Dep- 48th National Day this year confirms Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s lead- uty Supreme Commander of the UAE the genius of the founding leaders and ership challenged the impossible Armed Forces, and their brothers, fathers of the Union. Today, the UAE at a defining moment in the history Rulers of the Emirates, Members of has become an inspirational unitary of the UAE. He was able to lead the the Supreme Council, continued to 60 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Issue File

provide the same quality of leader- mixture of Shura (consultative) Coun- ship to the nation. cils and think tanks. The leadership t $POTUSVDUJWF *OUFSBDUJPO XJUI The UAE has also goes to the people in various People: Beginning with the launch emirates to understand their prob- of the State of the Union on Decem- become an lems. The inspection tours and field ber 2, 1971, Sheikh Zayed established visits by rulers and officials are meant a unique model of relationship be- inspirational to understand first-hand the living tween the leader and the people by conditions of the citizens to ensure communicating freely and directly unitary model that the quality of life has improved at with the citizens on a regular basis all levels. It is this unique model of gov- to know their needs. The doors of the of nation- ernance that results in the political, so- rulers and councils were always open building cial and economic stability of the UAE, to citizens to discuss and solve their the absolute loyalty of citizens to their problems. This interactive model was on sound leadership, and their deep sense of be- based on the culture of the UAE and, longing to their homeland. as time went by, it was not surprising foundations t 'BDJOH $IBMMFOHFT #BTFE PO #FMJFG that the Majlis or councils came to be in Unity: Sheikh Zayed believed that run by highly advanced and state-of- unity is the only way to make prog- the-art techniques. A good example ress and preserve the achievements. is the Council of His Highness Sheikh of seminars and lectures throughout He succeeded in building a Union on Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the year and hosts international ex- strong foundations and well-estab- Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Dep- perts in various fields. These councils lished pillars. This absolute belief in uty Supreme Commander of the UAE are no longer arranged according to unity as a source of strength and pros- Armed Forces, who has a programme the old customs, but have become a perity has been established by the 61

wise leadership of the UAE as the cen- of the UAE in a way that ensured its tral and main value that explains the continuity, even after its founders have UAE’s national cohesion. The leadership long left the arena. This approach has t*OWFTUJOHJO)VNBO3FTPVSDFTBTUIF also goes to been followed by the present leader- Pillar and Target of Development: This ship so that the UAE has become an is one of the important constants on the people in inspiring example of outstanding in- which the experience of the UAE fed- stitutional and governmental work. eration was based. The Emirati human various emirates t 6OJöDBUJPO BOE .PEFSOJTBUJPO PG being, with his thought and work, has the Armed Forces: Sheikh Zayed re- been the maker and target of this ex- to understand alised early on that building a modern perience at the same time. armed forces is an imperative, not only t4IVSB"QQSPBDIBOE(SBEVBM1PMJUJ- their problems in order to maintain comprehensive cal Empowerment: Sheikh Zayed ad- security and stability at home, but opted the approach of Shura (consul- also to provide an environment that tation) as one of the most important ensures the continuation of develop- pillars that he cared for. He believed tive Institutions: The UAE was based ment and progress. Following the ap- that the Federal National Council was on a range of institutions capable of proach of Sheikh Zayed, the current one of the federal institutions through managing its affairs in various fields. leadership has gone on modernising which the political participation of Sheikh Zayed felt the need for institu- and developing the Armed Forces, so citizens can contribute to the con- tions capable of meeting the require- that it now stands in the ranks of mod- struction process and the process of ments of the times to overcome any ern armies. comprehensive and balanced devel- challenges that could face the Union’s t "EPQUJOH BO 0QFO #BMBODFE BOE opment. journey. Therefore, he spared no effort Effective Foreign Policy: Since the t#VJMEJOHB4USPOH4ZTUFNPG&òFD- to build the institutions and structures establishment of the UAE, the foreign 62 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Issue File

ential in dealing with various issues. Balanced relations are also an integral feature of the UAE’s foreign policy. UAE diplomacy has been able to highlight the role of the country as a leading model at the regional and international level. Lessons Learned from the Union By extrapolating the history of the federal experience in the UAE since its inception, it is possible to draw many lessons, mainly: 1. Transforming the Dream of Unity into Reality: The idea of unity was in the mind of the late Sheikh Zayed from the first day he took over as Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi on Au- gust 6, 1966. He transformed it from a dream to reality. He took gradual and careful steps for this purpose. The first step in this process was the agreement in 1968 to unite the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai into one federation, and then other steps followed until the declaration of the Union on De- cember 2, 1971. 2. Facing Challenges, No Matter How policy of the UAE has been charac- the nature of its community, which is Difficult: The preparation for the UAE terised by wisdom and moderation, characterised by openness to different continued for many years, during balance and tolerance. Openness to cultures and civilisations. The UAE’s which all disputes, problems and set- the world is an inherent feature of foreign policy is also dynamic, as the backs were overcome, but nothing the UAE’s foreign policy. This reflects country has been effective and influ- could stop the work towards achieving the ultimate goal. 3. Clarity of Objectives: The key char- acteristic of the experience of the Union is that it was launched with clear objectives keeping away from ideological slogans, special interests and personal ambitions. 4. Compatibility and Harmony: The State of the Union was based on the principle of mutual consent and respect between the different emirates. 5. Balanced Development for All Emirates: The model of balanced development established by the late Sheikh Zayed has contributed to the consolidation of faith in the State of 63

the Union and strengthened its unity. 7. Political Empowerment: Sheikh open up to the outside world. But he 6. Importance of the Role of Federal Zayed was well aware of the nature of managed to benefit from the global Institutions: Building the institutions the regional sensitivities and ensured economic experiences in building a of the Union has been one of the fac- that political empowerment was car- strong national economy, without tors of success of the experiment from ried out gradually to avoid any sudden prejudice to the national identity. its inception to date. The institutions shocks. Conclusion of the federal state have played a vital 8. Opening up to Outside World while Forty-eight years after its launch, the role in overcoming any negatives or Keeping National Identity: Perhaps UAE Federation has proven to be one challenges that might hinder the pro- the most important contribution of of the most successful unitary experi- cess of the Union. Sheikh Zayed was that he was able to ences in the region and the world at large. It is moving firmly and steadily in the right direction towards achieving its goals and objectives in terms of comprehensive and sustainable development and attaining the highest levels of social welfare of citizens. Thus, it has become a source of in- spiration for many countries in the region and the world that seek to identify the features and aspects of this unique experience and take advantage of its rich lessons in building the nation in a way that ensures growth and development. 64 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Research

Future Armies to Switch to UGVs?

The robotisation of military equipment stands as one of the key priorities guiding scientific and technological progress in the defence sector. Here, Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) provide a comprehensive operational solution to reduce casualties and facilitate long-term personnel reductions in various operational scenarios, including deterrence, discov- ery, identification, warning, confine- ment and threat destruction. An advanced suite of sensors provides ous countries. The Australian Army has recently tri- all-weather sensing alongside high- Australian BAE Robotic Programme alled a 6x6 UGV called the Mission performance navigation, obstacle BAE Systems is currently working with Adaptable Platform System (MAPS) detection/avoidance and accurate the Australian Army to automatise its during the biennial ‘Talisman Sabre vehicle control. These capabilities are two M113 AS4 APCs and so imple- 2019’ exercise. The Mission Adaptable achieved via fusion algorithms and ment the army’s Robotic & Autono- Platform System (MAPS) is a medium- prediction, navigation sensors (GPS, mous Systems Strategy focused on sized semi-autonomous unmanned DGPA, INS, compass and odometers) the exploitation of emerging technol- platform developed by Praesidium and a highly accurate state vector. ogies. Army engineers and technicians Global for the Australian Armed Forces. The global UGV market is projected to are hence running a six-month project Currently under trial by the Austra- grow from US$2.7 billion to US$7 bil- to install hardware and software in the lian Army, MAPS has a range of plug lion by 2025 at a rate of 14.81 per cent. vehicles, so enabling them to operate and play options from an on-board This increase in the forecast period is autonomously. recharge generator and additional being driven by multiple army mod- The innovative autonomous technolo- battery pack through to Acoustic Gun ernisation programmes that are un- gies being explored here could remove Shot Detection, Remote Weapons Sta- derpinned by rapid technological ad- soldiers from future battlefields and tion combined with armoured side vancement and the need to increase enable a range of other applications, skirts affording a high level of ballis- force mass while reducing manpower including intelligence gathering and tic protection and survivability. Being burdens and preparing operations in logistics support. Such on-board sys- rugged, flexible and easy to operate, more complex urban environments. tems have been designed to comply the MAPS UGV has the capability to In this two-part series, Nation Shield with the rules of engagement which conduct ISR missions, prove routes, ex- discusses the UGV modernisation pro- always require humans in the decision- tract and transport casualties, support grammes under development in vari- making loop. tactical resupply and employ heavy 65

MAPS supports a wide range of ISR and weapon payloads weapons accurately. vneshtekhnika (BSVT) has devel- out of 100 hit the bull’s eye at a diam- MAPS supports a wide range of ISR oped the Berserk unmanned combat eter of 15 cm. and weapon payloads. Utilising the ground vehicle (UCGV). The robotised This innovative UCGV is armed with a EOS R400 remote weapons mount, the Berserk marks a new stage in the de- four-barrelled 7.62-mm GShG aircraft MAPS UGV can provide a stable and ac- velopment of unmanned combat ve- machine gun firing at a rate of up to curate direct fire weapon platform for hicles where remote control guaran- 6,000 rounds per minute. From a sta- weapons as powerful as the low recoil tees personnel safety when perform- tionary position, it can strike ground 30mm cannon. ing combat missions. and aerial targets moving at a speed of Suited to both tactical and non-tac- Using the latest optronic systems en- 300 km/h at ranges up to 1,000 metres. tical employment, the MAPS-MULE sures easy control and high accuracy The Berserk is equipped with optronic carries heavy loads in field and FOB of target detection and recognition. equipment and a thermal imager, en- environments, with the trailer deploy- Its excellent manoeuvrability and abling it to detect UAVs at ranges up to ing remote-controlled MULE shifts off-road ability permit the tasks to be 3 km and up to 10 km for a helicopter. equipment around brigade admin fulfilled in difficult terrain and in all The system has a powerful radio trans- areas, FARPS and warehouses. These weather conditions, where it can ac- mitter both for telemetry signals and can be set to follow human command complish a broad range of tasks and for transmitting high-definition video. or operate between pre-programmed perform effectively in different condi- The Berserk is guaranteed a range of points autonomously, entailing that tions of combat environment. reliable control of about two kilome- the MULE makes moving stores and The Berserk is a versatile UCGV, capa- tres in urban areas and more than five equipment easy so reducing the bur- ble of striking both air and ground tar- kilometres in open terrain. If neces- den on dismounted troops. gets including enemy light armoured sary, the combat control radius can be UGVs Reduce Belarus Casualties vehicles and troops. Fire accuracy is at increased using a repeater installed The arms exporter Belarus’s Belspets- a distance of 400 metres, 100 bullets on a quadcopter, while the operator 66 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Research

Autonomous M113 prototype THeMIS UGV manufactured by Milrem controlling the UCGV uses a universal One of the members of the consor- multi-purpose robots under its High remote, much as with a video game. tium is Estonian company Milrem Ro- Research Secured-Remotely Operated In summary, the Berserk boasts high botics, the developer behind THeMIS Vehicle Systems requirement. The deal manoeuvrability and powerful elec- unmanned ground vehicles, now seek- includes 79 NERVA LG, nine NERVA-XX tric motors to provide high mobility. ing to include the development of a robots and in-service support. Its main advantage over competitors command and control system, cyber As a robust, intuitive and reliable mo- is the versatile platform enabling the defence solution and integrated net- bile platform, the throwable and fully creation of UGVs of various modifica- work of sensors within the framework waterproof NERVA LG can be integrat- tions while presenting high potential of the project. The system's initial oped very easily into combat systems. It for upgrading. erational functions are associated with can be used for remote observation, Estonia’s MUGS Consortium improving situational awareness on detection, destruction (IED), manipu- Estonia is developing the Modular the battlefield and raising the level lation, jamming and triggering (trip Unmanned Ground System (MUGS) of efficiency of the manoeuvring and wires), while beyond its high level of and is leading a consortium of Euro- transportation capabilities of units. performances and extreme robust- pean countries made up of Belgium, The UGVs will also feature autonomous ness, NERVA LG can be easily con- Finland, France, Germany, Latvia and mobility software enabling the opera- trolled from any standard PC, tablet or Spain. The countries have agreed on tor to control multiple land and aerial smartphone with semi-autonomous technical requirements to add addi- platforms simultaneously. The main capabilities to reduce operator’s work- tional funds on top of the US$34.1 mil- feature of the vehicles will hence be load, such as way-point navigation or lion that they have requested from the able to work in tandem with manned automatic back homing when mis- European Defence Fund. and aerial vehicles. sions are completed. The aim of the consortium is to de- The first prototype of the system is Being easy to deploy and launchable velop ‘the F-16 of unmanned ground scheduled to be unveiled in 2021. The with high-speed capability fitting to systems’ with troop safety deemed as Estonian Defence Forces has already the tempo of operations, the NERVA a priority. Hence, in August this year, used the Spring Storm 2019 exercise to LG is particularly well-suited to recon- the Director of the Estonian Centre for test the THeMIS UGV manufactured by naissance and opening up potentially Defence Investment (ECDI) signed an Milrem Robotics and FN Herstal. dangerous areas (IED or CBRN threats). agreement with the above mentioned Canada Orders Multi-purpose Robots Beyond its native reconnaissance ca- countries for the development of Nexter Robotics has been awarded pabilities, the platform can now ad- Modular Unmanned Ground Systems C$6 million (€4 million) by the Canadi- dress an extended set of missions (MUGS). an Army to provide a total of 88 NERVA when equipped with payloads from its 67

The NERVA LG is particularly well-suited to reconnaissance and opening up potentially dangerous Firstlook is a throwable UGV

areas gather intelligence regularly. Three water disrupters. Moreover, the ultra- UGVs were included in the deal: the 3 light Operator Control Unit is designed fast-growing catalogue while, coupled kg Nerva S reconnaissance; the 5 kg with a user-friendly interface for intui- with a UAV for transport or radio relay, Nerva LG extended reconnaissance; tive use. the NERVA robots can conduct de- and the 12 kg NervaXX/Caméléon LG On-field, the Caméléon LG is designed fence, safety, surveillance and rescue engineering vehicle. to be quickly deployable without slow- missions. The Caméléon LG E has been devel- ing down or hindering tactical move- French Robotic Troop Protection oped by ECA Group as a lightweight ments. It can be carried in a backpack As part of the Army’s Scorpion pro- and high endurance mini UGV dedi- in addition to the standard equipment gramme, France’s MoD. ordered 56 cated to IEDD and EOD missions, with of an infantry soldier deployed in Op- Nerva and Caméléon UGVs from Nex- its modular architecture and Plug & erations abroad (OPEX) missions, while ter in August this year with the aim of Play systems enabling a wide range of it is operational in only three minutes. protecting dismounted troops in vari- payloads and sensors to be mounted, Resistant (IP65) to dust, water and ous environments, enabling them to ranging from manipulator arms, de- shocks, the Caméléon can work in counter threats at greater ranges and tection and neutralisation sensors, and harsh environments and reach inac- 68 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Research

PackBot is a man-transportable robot

Berserk unmanned combat ground vehicle cessible places such as windows, balco- data, directing and manipulating the sectors, including military, law enforce- nies, low walls, terraces, caves and cliffs. arm and sensors. Its auto-diagnostic ment and the energy industry. It can be loaded in all types of military maintenance system helps reduce the The five-pound 'throwable' robot can vehicles without any storage box. operator's workload, while the control be dropped 16-feet onto concrete The Caméléon’s high-resolution cam- station is also shock, water and dust without sustaining damage. The re- eras, with their light, small size, agility resistant. cordable day/night cameras and two- and off-road capabilities, were specifi- The French Army is also looking to way audio provide the user with imme- cally designed to carry out inspection equip its troops with the VBAE by 2025, diate awareness of their surroundings. of terrain, culverts, homes, caches or a new light-armoured vehicle with the FLIR FirstLook is a throwable, rugged undersides of vehicles in search of potential for unmanned, remote-con- and expandable robot that enables IEDs, suspicious packages or hidden trolled capability. Here, the military immediate situational awareness, per- triggering devices. Learning how to requirement is estimated to be in the forms persistent observation and in- use the Caméléon is easy, quick and range of 800-2,000 platforms. vestigates dangerous and hazardous without the requirement of long train- Germany’s Multiple-Sector Throw- material while keeping its operator ing courses. able UGVs out of harm’s way. FirstLook facilitates In addition, Caméléon has been de- Now part of FLIR, Endeavour Robotics operations where other robots cannot signed specifically to enhance the has delivered 44 throwable UGVs to normally fit or manoeuvre, enabling ergonomics of the touch screen, con- Germany having passed filed tests to this rugged, lightweight robot to be trols and buttons. In this respect, the compare their performance against the inserted into structures and provide operator can control the robot eas- German government’s requirements. operators with visual, audio and sen- ily, interpreting received images and These robots are used across multiple sor feedback before entry. 69

vehicle that can be equipped with Unmanned Ground Vehicles other warfighting technology, such Conference 2020 as weapon systems, tethered drones, IED detection devices, becoming the IQPC will be conducting the industry standard UGV sought out for 2020 Unmanned Ground Ve- various payload integration projects. hicles conference in conjunc- Together with partners like Kongs- tion with the International berg, FN Herstal, MBDA, ST Engineer- Armoured Vehicles (IAV) con- ing, a dozen different systems have al- ference (20th-23rd January ready been integrated, while live firing 2020). The UGV Conference tak- tests having been conducted for five ing place on 23rd January in different weapon systems, including Twickenham, London is led an anti-tank missile launcher. and moderated by the Robot- Norway Acquires Man-transport- ics Requirements Branch of U.S. able Robots Army Futures Command. Next September saw the Norwegian De- year’s UGV conference aims to fence Forces award FLIR Systems Inc. offer a dedicated platform to a contract to provide 20 plus PackBot complement the discussions UGVs, spare parts and training to up- taking place, by deep diving grade and expand their existing fleet. into the world of autonomous FLIR PackBot is a man-transportable THeMIS is one land systems. The UGV confer- robot that performs bomb disposal, ence comes highly recommend- surveillance and reconnaissance, of the best ed to any IAV attendee interest- CBRN detection and HazMat handling ed in exploring in greater detail operations. PackBot easily climbs fully modular, the case of robotics and its dis- stairs and navigates narrow passages, ruptive impact on the future of relaying real-time video, audio and unmanned armoured manoeuvres. sensor data while the operator stays at hybrid ground a safer, standoff distance. The PackBot manipulator lifts up to 44 vehicle as part of the Army’s Concept Devel- lb (20 kg) deployable by one person in opment and Experimentation Project. less than two minutes. What is more, This programme explores the oppor- this robot stows neatly in the vehicle, The robot climbs small obstacles, tunities presented by UGVs in order to even fitting in a car’s trunk. overcomes curbs, turns in place and increase combat power and decrease In next month’s edition, Nation Shield self-rights when flipped over, entail- the risk to soldiers. completes the second of this two-part ing that FirstLooks are often used The Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry series with a continuation and exten- to clear buildings and detect IEDs. System, or THeMIS for short, is the sion of the discussion of how new UGV The remote-controlled robot acts as world’s first fully modular, unmanned programmes are set to have a global 'eyes and ears' allowing the human hybrid ground vehicle. The vehicle is impact. operator to increase their stand-off intended to provide support for dis- Reference Text/Photo: distance from potential threats, while mounted troops by serving as a trans- www.defenceiq.com,images.defence.gov. the camera's audio and video record- port platform, remote weapon station, au, Commonwealth of Australia, Depart- ings also provide critical post-mission IED detection and disposal unit, while ment of Defence, analysis. the vehicle’s open architecture gives www.flir.comwww.nexter-group.fr, Netherlands Receive Hybrid UGVs it the multi-mission capability much www.praesidiumglobal.com.au, The Dutch Army took delivery of two needed on the modern battlefield. www.baesystems.com, Milrem Robotics THeMIS UGVs in April The THeMIS is a multipurpose tracked www.milremrobotics.com 70 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Technology C-390 MILLENNIUM: The State-of-the-art Tactical Aircraft

The 2019 Dubai Airshow has just witnessed Boeing and Embraer announce the launch of a joint venture (JV) to produce the multi-role airlifter C-390 Millennium. The tactical transport aircraft has been designed to set new category standards while presenting the lowest life-cycle cost.

The MILLENNIUM pairs airlift and air hot and sandy desert conditions. MILLENNIUM can perform 10 passes at mobility with increased mobility, rug- The C-390 MILLENNIUM achieves op- a CBR 4 airfield for operations on loose ged design, higher flexibility, proven erational capacity through a combina- fine sand or soft clay. The C-390 has technology and easier maintenance. It tion of a highly capable structure and excellent manoeuvrability on airfields has the flexibility for aerial refuelling, landing gear designed to operate and with limited space and no parking fa- cargo and troop transport, search and reduce damage on soft and unpaved cilities, operating from a 4,000 ft (CFL*) rescue, aerial firefighting and humani- or small and austere semi-prepared semi-prepared soft airstrip (CBR-6: tarian missions. airfields. The engines are mounted in compacted sand-clay soils) carrying 12 Offering unrivalled strategic, opera- a forward elevated position to prevent metric tonnes of cargo to a distance of tional and tactical logistic support the ingress of debris. 500 nm. with unmatched speed and range, Aside from operating on the worst Containing wide chord metallic fan the C-390 MILLENNIUM cruises at 0.80 runway defined by MIL-A-008866B, the blades and Part 33 certified engine, Mach to deliver more payload to military everywhere at a rate faster than any airplane in the medium airlift market. Rugged MILLENIUM Design The C-390 MILLENNIUM has a strong and durable airframe for semi-prepared and damaged runways in harsh environments varying from the hot and humid Amazon forest to the freez- ing cold Antarctic continent, as well as 71

the IAE V2500-E5 engine has mini- nificantly in critical scenarios, such as Protection System combines a broad mum FOD ingestion and Optimum in low visibility conditions. A fully inte- range of Detection & Declaration de- position (high ground clearance and grated Onboard Maintenance System vices (Radar Warning, Laser Warning forward mounted). The MILLENNIUM’s then provides diagnostic information and Missile Approach Warning) with aerodynamic configuration reduces to the maintenance crews, facilitating capable Countermeasures (Chaff & drag for high speed and high-altitude troubleshooting activities, reducing Flare and DIRCM) for enhanced secu- cruise capabilities, providing enough cost and downtime, and achieving air- rity in hostile scenarios. lift for low-speed operations such as line level availability. Multi-Mission Systems helicopter aerial refuelling and short Invaluable Strut Stabiliser The MILLENNIUM has multi-mission airstrip operation. Commanded from the Loadmaster capabilities thanks to the integration State-of-the-Art Technology Station, the Hydraulic Strut Stabiliser of multiple sensors, while tactical SAR Building upon decades of develop- feature is vital for remote and autono- Radar, EO/IR Pod and Mission Comput- ment experience, the C-390 MILLEN- mous operation. It reduces time on ers allow flexible deployment in a vari- NIUM provides significantly reduced the ground while minimising vulner- ety of scenarios. crew workload, efficiency and preci- ability in hostile environments. In air delivery missions, the Continu- sion for the mission accomplishment. Four Wheels Landing Gear ous Computed Drop Point (CCDP) al- Meanwhile, the FLY-BY-WIRE flight con- A Four-Wheel Bogie Type Main Land- gorithm uses altitude, speed and wind trol technology enables pilots to tailor ing Gear provides efficient flotation to define the optimum release point the system to the mission and safely fly capabilities for soft airfields (CBR-4) and reach the drop zone, allowing for to the limits of the flight envelope. and shock-absorbing capabilities for manual or automatic cargo release. The fully interactive and CNS/ATM damaged runways. It also supports The MILLENNIUM’s interior, exterior compliant Pro-Line Fusion avionics the aircraft’s deployment to unassist- and cockpit systems are fully Night Vi- Suite then delivers intuitive Human ed and remote locations. sion compatible. Machine Interfaces to enhance pro- Air Conditioning Comfort Advanced Cargo Handling System ductivity and safety. The optional third The C-390 MILLENNIUM Air Condition- The MILLENNIUM can carry heavy crew station in the cockpit is equipped ing and Pressurisation System offers combat vehicles up to 26 metric with an integrated display, communi- precise temperature and low cabin tonnes (57,320 lb), with an unobstruct- cation system and mission controls to altitude control. The aircraft’s wider ed cargo compartment of 169 m³ vol- support efficient coordination on ad- cross section and heated cargo com- ume (5,970 ft³) providing extra room vanced missions. partment floor also enhances comfort for over-and-outsize cargo. It can ac- The MILLENNIUM’s Dual Head-up Dis- during Medevac and Troop Transport commodate combinations of vehicles, plays with Enhanced Vision System Missions. cargo on pallets, troops, medical pa- improves situational awareness sig- Tactical Radar and Protection tients and auxiliary fuel tanks. The C-390 MILLENNIUM is equipped The advanced Cargo Handling System with advanced Tactical Radar, featur- (CHS) merges software-controlled ing Spot SAR (Spotlight Synthetic cargo locking with mechanical cargo- Aperture Radar), weather, air-to-air, handling solutions, designed to be navigation, air-to-ground and high- easily reconfigured without the need resolution modes. The C-390’s Self- for special tools. The cargo floor can be changed from flat to a roller configuration with the flip-over capability. The C-390 is equipped with a long cargo ramp to facilitate the boarding of taller vehicles, so reducing the cargo loading/unloading angle. The aircraft also features hydraulic stabiliser struts 72 ISSUE 575 DEC 2019 Technology

the Cargo Handling System from a protected station, enhancing system situational awareness and allowing efficient handling or deployment of cargo. Air-To-Air Refuelling: The C-390 MIL- LENNIUM has day and night aerial refuelling capability with observer windows and night vision cameras. It can be equipped with advanced refuelling pods (Cobham 912E Series) that meet the high-performance criteria of the aircraft to provide a lightweight and C-390 MILLENNIUM’s Dual Head-up Displays with Enhanced Vision efficient solution. Each pod provides System improves situational awareness significantly fuel transfer up to 400 USgpm, while removable auxiliary fuel tanks can be and cargo winch to minimise ground and High Efficiency Spoilers, the basic installed in the fuselage to expand the time. C-390 design increases the aircraft sur- aircraft fuel offload capacity or range The cargo floor itself is designed vivability level, while the MILLENNIUM performance. with the strength to transport heavy- can be equipped with a complete self- Aeromedical Evacuation: The MIL- tracked and wheeled vehicles up to protection suite (SPS) to increase sur- LENNIUM provides support for ground 26,000 kg (57,320 lb), while an op- vivability levels. operations or disaster relief missions timised tie-down grid of rings with Air Drop Precision: The MILLENNI- transporting wounded survivors or ca- 10,000 lb and 25,000 lb of restraint in UM’s aerial delivery system provides sualties. The C-390 can be configured any direction ensures quick configu- remote and automatic release of cargo to carry up to 74 litters (STANAG 2040) rations change and significant cargo in flight at low and high altitudes. The and eight additional members, includ- load flexibility. In addition to neces- Loadmaster can control and operate ing medical attendants and necessary sary features like tie-down rings, roller trays, cargo guidance and restraint systems, the MILLENNIUM is fully compatible with the existing military airlift equipment, such as type V platforms, 463L pallets, A-22 CDS bundles and ground support loaders. The C-390 can easily carry Boxer 8x8, Stryker with armour, BMP-3 Light Tank, Patria AMV 8x8, S70-A Blackhawk, Os- hkosh M-ATV Vehicles, M113 vehicles, 2 x 20 ft ISO Containers and Humvees. Multiple Mission Modules Being a highly flexible, multi-mission platform with the lowest life cycle cost in the medium airlift market, the C-390 MILLENNIUM offers the following mission configurations: Combat Ops: With continuous 3G Envelope Protection, low speed ca- The advanced Cargo Handling System of C- 390 merges software-controlled cargo pability and Advanced Brake System locking with mechanical cargo-handling solutions 73

Technical Specifications Height : 11.84 m Wing Span: 35.05 m Length: 35.20 m Maximum Payload (Concentrated): 57,320 lb Maximum Payload (Distributed): 50,706 lb Maximum Cruise Speed: 470 KTAS / Mach 0.80 Altitude Ceiling: 36,000 ft Ferry Range: 3,370 nm

noeuvrability at low speed and low altitude to fly over wildfire areas and increase mission efficiency. Fundamental Dual Certification Approach THE C-390 MILLENNIUM is full military certified. This hybrid process combines the efforts of both civil and military airworthiness authorities, ensuring that the aircraft can safely ac- complish all its military missions. The C-390 MILLENNIUM basic platform has been certified by the Bra- zilian Civil Airworthiness authority When equipped with a roll-on-roll-off firefighting system, the C-390 MILLENNIUM to FAA 14 CFR Part 25 standards. The is an important aerial resource for firefighters military certification complements the civil certification with military life-supporting equipment. stability operations. In a world where standards, specifications and criteria Search and Rescue Missions: Every climate change, conflicts and natural in order to cover the accomplishment minute counts to save lives during disasters pose an increasing threat, the of military missions and account for search and rescue missions. The C-390 ability to deliver fast and effective as- military items and systems. MILLENNIUM’s turbo fan engines pro- sistance determines success in saving The C-390 MILLENNIUM design has vide unmatched speed compared with lives, providing shelter and restoring thus made maintainability a major re- other aircraft, while the aircraft can services. quirement. Employing ultra-efficient be equipped with a complete set of Aerial Firefighting: When equipped methods such as MSG-3, tools and equipment to support search and res- with a roll-on-roll-off firefighting sys- experience, the aircraft’s maintenance cue missions. tem, the C-390 MILLENNIUM is an im- has now been substantially facilitated Humanitarian Aid: The C-390 is de- portant aerial resource for firefighters and optimised to minimise cost and signed, built and certified to deliver in battling wildfires, dropping water downtime. the fastest response for humanitarian or fire retardants. The MILLENNIUM’s Reference Photo/Text: assistance, disaster relief missions and fly-by-wire provides outstanding ma- www.embraer.com