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Defence & Aerospace Firms Shift Gears to Join War Against Pandemic

he COVID-19 crisis has severely affected the defence and aerospace industries the world over and is no exception. Apart from major financial setbacks, Tthe sector has witnessed significant job losses. However, in order to survive, Regional Representatives many of these companies have been searching for innovative solutions and utilizing cutting-edge technologies. Berlin, Germany One important task taken up by these industries as part of diversification is the Detlef Becker manufacture of materials essential for the health sector to tackle the pandemic. E : [email protected] These vital items include ventilators, personal protective equipment (PPE), sanitizers, T : + 497 112317595 masks and face shields. M : + 491 701626053 Among the first Indian defence public sector undertakings to engage in this effort was BEL. But after the Government of India issued a call to private defence firms and Paris, France MSMEs engaged in defence production to consider manufacture of medical supplies, Marie-Thérèse Bonfigli several of these companies have shouldered the crucial responsibility. Moreover, the E : [email protected] DRDO transferred its expertise in the health sector to selected private firms. M : +33 (0)6 89 20 95 68 With an end to the spread of the pandemic still not in sight, such efforts have to continue. There is no denying the fact that the aerospace and defence industries Moscow, Russia are facing their worst crisis. But the COVID-19 pandemic has also presented these George Smirnov industries with an opportunity to diversify. E : [email protected] With the support of the respective state governments, the aerospace and defence M : +7 (906)711-03-51 / (495)644-17-33 industries all over India can utilize their existing facilities to manufacture health equipment after making suitable modifications. For instance, many aerospace and Cairo, Egypt defence firms possess specialist manufacturing capabilities like 3D printing which Dr. Ashraf Rashed could be adopted to produce medical supplies. Along with these capabilities, the E : [email protected] existing supply chain in the industry can also be tapped. T : + 2 01222164036 Such measures would not only strengthen the fight against the pandemic but also ensure the very survival of the aerospace and defence industrial units. New Delhi Wg.Cdr.(Rtd) G.C.Mahabhatra Sunny Jerome E : [email protected] Managing Editor T : + 91 9818903111

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4 sailors & warriors Content

06 MoD Releases Draft Defence Production & Export Promotion Policy

08 HENSOLDT Delivers Radar for Bundeswehr Counter-UAV system

10 IMDEX Asia to Showcase the Best of Naval and Maritime World

12 Airbus Signs Contract with UK MOD for Skynet 6A satellite

14 Rostec Demonstrated TOS-1A Capabilities to Foreign Customers

17 Gets New Chief of Staff

22 Warship IN LCU L-57 built at GRSE commissioned

24 WFEL Receives US Defense Contract

27 Smart Shooter Launches SMASH HOPPER

29 2 Mega Watt Solar Power Plant inaugurated at Naval Station

31 IDF Commences Training

32 IWI Expands its Offerings with Riot-Control Solution

34 Schiebel Pacific and Raytheon teams up for the LAND 129 Phase 3

40 First batch of Rafale inducted to Indian Airforce

42 Naval Ship Repair Yard, comes to the aid of Philippine Navy ship

sailors & warriors 5 MoD Releases Draft Defence Production & Export Promotion Policy 2020

• To create an environment that encourages R&D, rewards innovation, creates Indian IP ownership and promotes a robust and self-reliant defence industry.

The Policy brings out multiple strategies under the following focus areas: • Procurement Reforms • Indigenization & Support to MSMEs/Startups • Optimize Resource Allocation • Investment Promotion, FDI & Ease of Doing Business • Innovation and R&D • DPSUs and OFB overnment of India, to provide impetus to self- • Quality Assurance & Testing Infrastructure reliance in defence manufacturing, multiple • Export Promotion Gannouncements were made under ‘Atmanirbhar The draft DPEPP 2020 can be accessed at https://ddpmod. Bharat Package’. In implementing such framework and to gov.in/dpepp and https://www.makeinindiadefence. position India amongst the leading countries of the world in defence and aerospace sectors, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has formulated a draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy 2020 (DPEPP 2020). The DPEPP 2020 is envisaged as overarching guiding document of MoD to provide a focused, structured and significant thrust to defence production capabilities of the country for self- reliance and exports.

The policy has laid out following goals and objectives: • To achieve a turnover of Rs 1,75,000 Crores (US$ 25Bn) including export of Rs 35,000 Crore (US$ 5 Billion) in Aerospace and Defence goods and services by 2025. • To develop a dynamic, robust and competitive Defence industry, including Aerospace and Naval Shipbuilding industry to cater to the needs gov.in/admin/webroot/writereaddata/upload/ of Armed forces with quality products. recentactivity/Draft_DPEPP_03.08.2020.pdf for public • To reduce dependence on imports and take consultation and seeking inputs/comments from forward “Make in India” initiatives through the stakeholders. Based on the comments received, domestic design and development. the policy would be promulgated by the MoD. • To promote export of defence products and Inputs/comments on the draft DPEPP 2020 is solicited latest become part of the global defence value chains. by August 17, 2020 to the email id [email protected].

6 sailors & warriors The Union Minister for Defence, Rajnath Singh and the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria with the Senior Officials of Ministry of Defence and the Commanders of on the inaugural day of Air Force Commanders’ Conference, in New Delhi on July 22, 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visiting a forward post near LoC in Kupwara District of Jammu-Kashmir with General Bipin Rawat, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, ADC , the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army General Manoj Mukund Naravane PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC and other senior officers.

sailors & warriors 7 HENSOLDT Delivers Radar for Bundeswehr Counter - UAV System

Excellent classification performance of small targets: HENSOLDT’s Spexer 3D radar.

s part of the end of this year to meet The new Spexer radar use worldwide. German Army’s the requirements of NATO generation additionally HENSOLDT is a pioneer of A “qualified air VJTF (= Very High Readiness closes the gap in the technology and innovation defence” drone defence Joint Task Force) 2023. reconnaissance capability in the field of defence and programme, sensor The contract was of close-range small targets security electronics. Based specialist HENSOLDT is awarded after a test within ground-based in Taufkirchen near Munich, supplying the latest version firing at the Baumholder air defence. Parallel to the company is a German of its “Spexer 2000 3D” military training area. drones, the classic air and Champion with strategic radar to system integrator The third generation of ground target catalogue leadership positions in the Kongsberg Defence & HENSOLDT’s “Spexer 2000 - such as helicopters, field of sensor solutions Aerospace. Spexer will be 3D” radar demonstrated combat aircraft, armoured for defence and non- part of the C-UAS system outstanding classification vehicles etc. - can also be defence applications. (Counter-Unmanned Aerial performance of small detected and classified. HENSOLDT develops new System), which is based targets in very demanding These capabilities set new products to combat a wide on Kongsberg’s remote- scenarios. Due to the small standards in the field of range of threats based controlled “Protector” radar cross section, high radar-based self-protection. on innovative approaches weapon station, both manoeuvrability and high Of the previous to data management, mounted on an armoured optical reconnaissance generations of Spexer robotics and cyber security. GTK “Boxer” vehicle. performance of these radar, over 150 systems With approximately 5,500 Initially 10 systems are micro-drones, they pose have already been employees, HENSOLDT under contract. Radar a particular threat to delivered to customers generated revenues of deliveries will start at the mobile land forces. and are in operational 1.14 billion euros in 2019.

8 sailors & warriors India, US Hold Joint Naval Exercise In Indian Ocean Region

INS Kamorta. carrying 80-90 fighters. While the US commander USS Nimitz was also part Rear Jim Kirk led of the ‘Malabar’ exercise the US forces, India’s Eastern carried out in the Bay of Fleet was headed by Rear Bengal in 2017 when India Admiral S Vatsayan. and China were engaged in According to the US a confrontation at Doklam. commander, the USS Nimitz Warships of India and joint naval exercise completing ‘A freedom of carrier strike group (CSG) is Japan also had carried out was conducted by navigation’ operation in currently deployed to the a minor exercise near the Aaircraft carrier USS the South China Sea, where Indian Ocean to support a Malacca Strait sometime Nimitz of the United States China has disputes with its free and open Indo-Pacific earlier. Japan is a regular with Indian warships in the neighbours like Taiwan, and is designed to provide participant in the Malabar Indian Ocean recently. Apart Vietnam, Philippines, security throughout the naval joint exercise from the massive nuclear- Malaysia and Brunei. region while building between India and the US powered USS Nimitz, three While from the US side, partnerships with friendly since 2015. Meanwhile, of her accompanying ships USS Nimitz, guided-missile countries and allies. India has deployed Jaguar took part in the PASSEX cruiser USS Princeton and Earlier, the USS Nimitz and maritime fighters at the (passing exercise). The missile destroyers USS Sterett USS Ronald Reagan CSGs Car Nicobar airbase in the exercise was meant to send a and USS Ralph Johnson were together deployed Andaman and Nicobar message to China, which has participated in the exercise, in the South China Sea. islands, which overlook the been adopting an aggressive the Indian vessels included USS Nimitz is one of Malacca Strait. Incidentally, position in the region. the destroyer INS Rana, America’s 10 100,000-tonne China’s most important sea The US ships reached the stealth frigates INS Sahyadri American ‘super-carriers’, trade routes pass through Indian Ocean Region after and INS Shivalik and missile each of which is capable of the Malacca Strait.

Raytheon Missiles & Defense and Rafael Team to Establish U.S.-Based Iron Dome Weapon System Production Facility

aytheon Missiles & for defense of their service of our U.S. production,” said Raytheon Missiles & Defense Defense, a Raytheon members and critical Brig. Gen. (res.) Pini Yungman, and Rafael have teamed RTechnologies (RTX: infrastructure,” said Raytheon executive vice president for Air for over a decade on Iron NYSE) business, and Rafael Missiles & Defense Systems’ and Missile Defense of Rafael Dome, the world’s most- Advanced Defense Systems Sam Deneke, vice president Advanced Defense Systems. used system with more than Ltd., an Israeli-based defense of Land Warfare & Air “We have long partnered 2,500 operational intercepts technology company, have Defense business execution. on U.S. production of Iron and a success rate exceeding signed a joint venture to The new facility will produce Dome and are pleased to 90 percent. To learn more establish an Iron DomeTM both the Iron Dome Weapon increase manufacturing and about these critical missile Weapon System production System, which consists of the bring SkyHunter to the U.S.” defense programs, facility in the United States. Tamir interceptor and launcher, The new partnership, called and the SkyHunter® missile, a Raytheon RAFAEL Area U.S. derivative of Tamir. Both Protection Systems, anticipates Tamir and SkyHunter intercept finalizing a site location incoming cruise missiles, before the end of the year. unmanned aerial systems “This will be the first Iron and short-range targets such Dome all-up-round facility as rockets, artillery, mortars outside of Israel, and it will and other aerial threats. help the U.S. Department “We are excited about this of Defense and allies across new stage in our partnership the globe obtain the system with Raytheon and proud

sailors & warriors 9 IAI Welcomes Siemplify to the Israeli Cyber Consortium

remote information security teams to respond quickly and effectively to cyber threats. The need and importance of such a platform have become more pressing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Already now, we can see how the use of Siemplify’s automation and orchestration platform amplifies the platform’s capabilities. We welcome the opportunity to showcase our technology to cybersecurity organizations worldwide.” Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is a world-leading aerospace and defense company innovating and delivering state-of-the-art technologies in space, air, land, naval, cyber & homeland security for defense and commercial markets. Combining the “Start-up Nation” spirit of innovation with decades of combat-proven experience, IAI provides customers with tailor- made, cutting-edge solutions to the unique challenges they face including satellites, UAVs, missiles, intelligence solutions, weapon systems, air defense systems, robotic systems, radars, business jets, aerostructures, and more. Established in 1953, IAI is one of Israel’s largest technology iemplify Cyber is joining IC3, cyber center in a Latin American employers with offices and R&D the Israeli Cyber Consortium country including desgining a national centers in Israel and abroad. For more Sled by Israel Aerospace cybersecurity strategy, conducting risk information, visit https://www.iai.co.il/ Industries (IAI). Siemplify will market assessments and the establishment of a Simplify is a leader in SOAR, Security its products through the consortium, cyber-monitoring and defense center. Orchestration, Automation, and adding a layer of automation Esti Peshin, VP, General Manager, Response to cybersecurity incidents. It technology that streamlines the Cyber Division at IAI, commented, “We redefines cybersecurity for organization handling of cyber incidents within welcome Siemplify to the Israel Cyber and managed security services across national cybersecurity centers. Consortium, a group that multiplies our the globe. Siemplify’s platform serves IC3 was founded at the beginning effectiveness in offering national scale, as a control center that allows SOC of 2016 as an initiative of the end-to-end, cyber solutions to countries teams to manage their operations, Ministry of the Economy to provide a worldwide. Our solutions comprise first- respond to cyber incidents quickly, comprehensive response, comprised of rate technology, proven methodologies, precisely, and in an automated the technologies of different companies, continuous innovation, know-how manner, and generate new insights to the requirements of national cyber sharing solutions, and the building of from every insight. Siemplify was centers around the world. IC3 consists national capacity. The Consortium offers founded in 2015 by Israeli intelligence of Israel’s leading cyber companies, proven end-to-end solutions that enable experts with extensive experience in including Check Point, Mellanox, Verint, significant cost saving on integration.” managing and training information Bynet, ECI, CyberX, ClearSky, CyberArk, Amos Stern, CEO and co-founder of security teams across the globe. To BGProtect, XM Cyber, Siemplify, and IAI, Siemplify, said, “We are proud to join date, Siemplify raised $58 million. The the consortium’s leader. The consortium the Israeli Cyber Consortium, which company is headquartered in New has already established a national provides a collaboration platform for York and it has offices in Tel Aviv.

10 sailors & warriors IAF Reviews Operational Preparedness, Deliberates Future Roadmap

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurating the IAF Commanders Conference at Vayu Bhavan. Defence Secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria and senior officers of IAF also seen.

he IAF concluded the status and issues related changing world. He also acquisition and employment its three day Air to all Commands as well emphasised on the need of niche technologies and TForce Commanders’ as branches at Air HQ. for rapid capacity building, development of indigenous Conference (AFCC) after In his closing address, the increase in serviceability of platforms and weapons. a series of discussions and CAS articulated Vision 2030 all assets and dedicated work The Chief stated that since reviews on operational laying down the milestones towards effective integration human resource was the preparedness and strategies for transformation of IAF of new technologies in the most valuable asset of the for countering security in the coming decade. He shortest timeframes. He IAF, recruitment, training threats envisaged across stated that it was important reiterated that the IAF’s long and motivation strategies the entire spectrum. They to recognize the nature of term goals for sustainable should keep pace with discussed the current emerging threats in a rapidly capability mandate the the changing times. situation and thereafter carried out a thorough review of the IAF’s transformation roadmap for the next decade Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General MM Naravane addressed the Conference and interacted with the Commanders as well as the Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) at Air HQ on matters of jointness and integrated war fighting. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) reviewed

sailors & warriors 11 Airbus Signs Contract With UK MOD for Skynet 6A satellite

MOD’s and industry’s lead has reduced or removed position in this sector. Building many of the technical and this military satellite will, like service risks for the MOD, Skynet 5, lead to significant whilst ensuring unrivalled export opportunities in secure satcoms and innovation the years ahead, growing to UK forces. Through the high value manufacturing many years of delivering an jobs and supporting a exceptionally reliable Skynet diverse supply chain in this service the Airbus teams have increasingly important sector. managed to significantly “This contract for 6A extend the lifespan of the demonstrates the strong Skynet satellites many working partnership we years beyond their design have with UK MOD, built life, offering significant on the success we have additional value for money jointly achieved on the and capability to the UK. Skynet 5 system since 2003. The Skynet 6A satellite will Airbus is fully committed be based on Airbus’ Eurostar to delivering world-class Neo telecommunications military communications satellite platform. It will utilise services to our Armed Forces more of the radio frequency across the globe, and look spectrum available for satellite forward to delivering this communications and the step change in capability to latest digital processing to the MOD,” he continued. provide both more capacity Defence Secretary Ben and greater versatility than Wallace said: “A new, more Skynet 5 satellites. The advanced satellite capability satellite will feature electric will provide continued orbit raising propulsion as communications support to well as electric station keeping the UK deployed forces for systems for maximum cost many years. British defence effectiveness. Complete must continue to innovate satellite integration will take and transform, particularly in place at Airbus facilities in the cyber and space. Investment UK followed by testing using in first-class equipment like RAL Space testing facilities this new Skynet satellite at Harwell in Oxfordshire will keep us safe from supporting the UK Space the threats we face both Agency initiative for sovereign now and in the future.” UK end-to-end satellite The Skynet 5 programme, production and support. managed by Airbus, has Science Minister Amanda provided the UK MOD with Solloway said: “Space a suite of highly robust, technology plays an important irbus Defence segment updates to the reliable and secure military role in supporting our and Space has current Skynet 5 system. communications services, military and keeping us signed a contract The value of the contract is supporting global operations safe, while also boosting the A since 2003. Airbus has UK’s economy and enabling with the UK Ministry of more than £500 million. Defence (MOD) to extend Richard Franklin, Airbus been involved in all Skynet world-leading science and and enhance the Skynet Defence and Space UK phases since 1974 and this research. “With this major fleet. This will involve the Managing Director said: phase builds on a strong investment in Skynet 6A, the development, manufacture, “Airbus is extremely proud to UK commitment to space development of the National cyber protection, assembly, be awarded this critical UK manufacturing in the UK. Satellite Test Facility and integration, test and launch, defence contract continuing The recent programme the launch of a dedicated of a military communications our long tradition as the UK commenced by using the innovation programme, satellite, Skynet 6A, national milsatcom end- legacy Skynet 4 satellites we are setting a bold new planned for launch in 2025. to-end services provider. and then augmenting them ambition for the UK in space.” The contract also covers Satellite manufacturing, with a fully refurbished The satellite is due for technology development linked to support services, ground network before launch in 2025,and will have programmes, new secure is a critical component of launching the Skynet 5A, a minimum design lifetime telemetry, tracking and the Government-industry 5B, 5C and 5D satellites of 15 years. Its orbital command systems, launch, UK space strategy and this between 2007 and 2012. position will be announced in-orbit testing and ground contract underpins the UK The Skynet 5 programme closer to the launch date.

12 sailors & warriors MA Hampiholi Assumes Charge as Commandant of

June 2019. During his erstwhile College of Naval Staff Officer (ASW) at tenure, the Academy saw warfare, Karanja and the the Local Workup Team marked transformation in prestigious National Defence (West), Joint Director at infrastructure and training College, New Delhi. The Directorate of Personnel at facilities. Under the Flag Flag Officer is a specialist Naval Headquarters, Naval Officer’s leadership, on in Anti-Submarine Warfare Advisor to the Flag Officer 12 November 2019, INA and has commanded IN Commanding-in-Chief, was bestowed with the Ships Nashak (Missile Vessel), Eastern Naval Command, President’s Colour for Magar {Landing Ship Tank Senior Directing Staff at rendering 50 years of yeoman (Large)} and Talwar (Frigate). the Naval War College, service in shaping Naval His shore commands include Mumbai and Principal leaders for , Commandant, National Director Staff Requirements Coast Guard and Friendly Coast Guard, Mauritius at Naval Headquarters. Foreign Countries. Vice during 2003 to 2005 and On promotion to the rank ice Admiral Dinesh Admiral Commandant, Naval of Vice Admiral on 27 March K Tripathi, AVSM, was accorded a warm send Academy and Commanding 19, the Flag officer assumed VNM handed over off, with the traditional Officer, INS Mandovi, Goa charge as the Director charge as the Commandant, ‘Pulling Out’ ceremony. during 2007 to 2009. He General Naval Operations, Indian Naval Academy Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi has the rare distinction of prior being appointed as (INA) to Vice Admiral MA who has taken over as commanding the Indian the eighth Commandant of Hampiholi, AVSM, NM . Commandant is an alumnus Naval Academy twice, the Indian Naval Academy, Vice Admiral Dinesh K of the National Defence albeit at different locations Ezhimala. He is a recipient Tripathi took over as the Academy, Khadakvasala, and in different ranks. of the Nao Sena Medal Commandant of Indian Defence Services Staff His important Staff (Devotion to Duty) and the Naval Academy on 12 College, Wellington, the appointments include Ati Vishist Seva Medal. Naval Communication Network (NCN) Inaugurated at Kochi and realistic training to naval personnel in the operation and management of NCN. The Lab is equipped with modern IT infrastructure to impart training on NCN related applications, security features and troubleshooting protocols which would enable smooth and seamless operation of the network. With induction of NCN Training Lab, Signal School, ice Admiral Anil (NCN) Training Lab at enhanced throughout, the premier Communication Kumar Chawla, Signal School, Kochi. high quality secure services and Electronic Warfare VPVSM, AVSM, NM, The NCN is a state-of- and ease of network training establishment of VSM, ADC Flag Officer the-art captive network management. The NCN the Indian Navy, based at Commanding-in-Chief, envisioned to provide Training Lab is an advanced Kochi has acquired another digital supremacy to the Communications and advanced training capability inaugurated a Naval Indian Navy through smart Networking Lab designed to meet the futuristic training Communication Network network infrastructure, to provide comprehensive requirements of Navy.

sailors & warriors 13 Rostec Demonstrated TOS-1A Capabilities to Foreign Customers

SC Rosoboronexport heavy flamethrower system unique to the world arms foreign partners. The system and JSC to a number of foreign market, the only deadly has repeatedly shown its JOmsktransmash customers at the Nizhny Tagil short-range fire support impressive capabilities to (part of JSC Concern Institute of Metal Testing’s weapon in the world. Such destroy well-protected Uralvagonzavod), which are (NTIIM’s) Staratel Proving equipment is not produced terrorist groups in real subsidiaries of the Rostec Ground in Nizhny Tagil. anywhere in the world combat conditions in the State Corporation, have “The TOS-1A heavy except Russia, and we are Middle East. Owing to its demonstrated the TOS-1A flamethrower system is proud to show it to our unrivalled performance, the

14 sailors & warriors TOS-1A has held steady in and combat effectiveness,” flamethrower system whose crew protection, and also the Top 5 weapons supplied said Alexander Potapov, high reliability has been makes it possible to quickly by Rosoboronexport to Director General of JSC proven more than once. move to the required firing customers’ land forces,” said Uralvagonzavod Concern. All existing MRLs have an position and operate in the Rosoboronexport’s Director The TOS-1A heavy order of magnitude longer zone of direct fire contact General Alexander Mikheev. flamethrower system is in minimum firing range and with the enemy, which no During the demonstration service not only with the are located at considerable artillery system can do.” at the Staratel Proving Russian Army, but also with distances from the FEBA. The BM-1 launch vehicle Ground, the TOS-1A the armed forces of several The TOS-1A operates within is a 220 mm 24-barrel system has accomplished countries of the world. the combat formation of launcher mounted on a all its tasks. Visual Unlike all currently existing troops, which reduces the tracked chassis. It fires observations and express multiple rocket launchers targeting time and increases unguided rockets developed data analysis substantiated (MRL), only the BM-1 launch the efficiency of fire control. by Ganichev NPO SPLAV its performance and the vehicle of the TOS-1A system, These systems are capable (part of the Rostec State reliability of engaging having MBT-level armor of delivering both indirect Corporation). The rockets targets at different ranges. and a minimum firing range and direct fire on visible are equipped with a “The TOS-1A showed its of 600 m (maximum range targets almost immediately thermobaric warhead best performance and high of 6 km), can perform the after their detection. capable of engaging heavily fire efficiency at the test necessary combat missions According to Igor protected enemy positions, site. Its effectiveness and on the forward edge of Lobov, Director General including fortifications, with firepower have been long the battle area (FEBA) in of Omsktransmash, the minimal means. A full salvo, recognized all over the a very short time frame, TOS-1A developer and lasting just a few seconds, world. It is a unique R&D while remaining practically manufacturer, “the tank is capable of destroying product in terms of the invulnerable. This is a deadly, chassis provides tactical enemy forces over an area technical solutions applied time-tested and unrivalled mobility and a high level of of 40,000 square meters.

sailors & warriors 15 German Bundeswehr Renews Service Contracts for Heron 1 systems in Afghanistan and Mali

irbus Defence and more than 11,500 flight hours The deployments of the forces in combat situations, Space and the in over 1200 operational Heron system in Afghanistan reconnoitring and surveilling AFederal Office of flights. The system’s first and Mali also help develop routes, establishing Bundeswehr Equipment, flight in Mali dates back to expertise within the movement profiles and Information Technology 1st November 2016 after Bundeswehr with a view to long-term monitoring, and In-Service Support the first service contract future MALE RPAS systems. supporting situation (BAAINBw) have signed a was signed in July 2016. German reconnaissance assessments, and protecting renewed service contract When adding the Heron tasks focus on the country’s property and military camps. agreement for Heron 1 1’s operations for the crisis regions in order to It is also used to support unmanned aerial systems German Armed Forces in provide the best possible humanitarian missions. (UAS) in operation in both Afghanistan and Mali, protection for the country’s These Heron 1 systems, Afghanistan and Mali. the Air Force’s UAV system population as well as currently deployed by the In Afghanistan, Heron 1 has thus chalked up more for the German troops German Armed Forces in Services has been extended than 57,500 successful and the contingents of Afghanistan and Mali, in March 2020, for the period operational flight hours. other mission nations are to be replaced by the June 2020 / May 2021. It had Both places of deployment stationed in the country. more powerful IAI Heron successfully logged up more are being managed using Manufactured by the TP, following an operator than 46,000 flight hours a joint operator model Israeli company IAI (Israel agreement signed in Berlin in over 4,100 operational between the Bundeswehr Aerospace Industries), Heron in July 2018 between Airbus flights. Also in March this and industry. The Heron 1 is an unarmed medium Defence and Space and the year, the German Air Force 1’s provision, maintenance altitude long endurance Federal Office of Bundeswehr passed the milestone of 10 and repair of the system (MALE) UAS which can stay Equipment, Information years of Heron 1 operations is the responsibility of airborne above the respective Technology and In-Service in Afghanistan, with a first Airbus Defence and theatre of operations. Support (BAAINBw). The operational flight dating Space in Bremen. The Heron 1 has a replacement of Heron 1 by back to 17th March 2010. This operator model wingspan of 16.6 meters Heron TP will have a two- Comparably in Mali, Heron impressively demonstrated and a maximum mission year set-up phase, followed 1 services has also been its performance capabilities endurance of over 24 hours. by an operational phase extended for the period during operations in The system’s military tasks lasting a further seven years, August 2020 / July 2021 (with Afghanistan and Mali, as include detecting booby traps thereby bridging the gap an option for August 2021 emphasised by proven high from the air, accompanying until a sovereign European / July 2022). It had logged system readiness of 99%. convoys and patrols, assisting MALE UAS will be developed.

16 sailors & warriors Eastern Naval Command Gets New Chief of Staff

as Controller Personnel Directing Staff at the to Visakhapatnam as the Services at Integrated Defence Services Staff Chief of Staff, Eastern Headquarters, Ministry of College (Wellington), Officer- Naval Command, he was Defence (Navy), New Delhi. in-Charge of the Navy’s the Controller Personnel VAdm Navigation and Direction Services at Integrated is an alumnus of National School, Naval Assistant to Headquarters, Ministry of Defence Academy. He the Chief of the Naval Staff Defence (Navy) at New Delhi. was commissioned into and Fleet Operations Officer VAdm Biswajit Dasgupta the Indian Navy in 1985 of the . is a graduate of Defence and is a specialist in On promotion to Flag Rank, Services Command and Staff Navigation and Direction. he was appointed as Chief College, Bangladesh, Army He has commanded four Staff Officer (Operations) at War College, Mhow and frontline ships including Headquarters, Western Naval National Defence College, ice Admiral the missile Command at Mumbai. During New Delhi. The Flag Officer Biswajit Dasgupta, INS Nishank, INS Karmuk, 2017-18, he held command is a recipient of the Ati VAVSM, YSM, VSM stealth frigate INS Tabar and of the prestigious Eastern and assumed the charge as the aircraft carrier INS Viraat. Fleet at Visakhapatnam and Vishisht Seva Medal for Chief of Staff, Eastern He has held other was thereafter appointed as distinguished service. He Naval Command (ENC), operational, training and Additional Director General was also awarded the Yudh Visakhapatnam . Vice staff appointments such as at NCC Headquarters, New Seva Medal for coordinating Admiral SN Ghormade, the Commander Work Up at Delhi. On promotion to evacuation operations from outgoing Chief of Staff, Headquarters at Indian Naval the rank of Vice Admiral strife-torn Yemen in 2015 has proceeded on transfer Work up Team (Kochi), and prior to his return under .

IAI to Acquire the Manufacturing of Zibar, Zmag, and ZD off-Road Vehicles srael Aerospace will continue to manufacture significant added value to and upgrade to provide Industries (IAI) and sell the vehicles for the operational capabilities an integrated, systemic Icontinues to diversify civilian applications. ELTA provides existing and response that includes its ground operations The vehicles are future customers. The off- mobility, defense and assault with the acquisition of the manufactured entirely in road vehicles will fulfill the for the forces in the field. manufacturing of Zibar, Israel. They offer excellent operational needs of the ELTA Systems is Israel’s Zmag, and ZD vehicle performance and mobility ground forces for defense, intelligence and radar from off-road vehicle even in extremely difficult assault, and intelligence.” house and a global leader manufacturer Ido Cohen. off-road conditions. IAI ELTA’s new ground forces in remote sensing, radar, The all-terrain vehicles will will adapt them to a broad facility is under construction breakthrough strategic be upgraded for military range of operational military at an investment of tens systems such as mission and homeland defense and homeland defense of millions in innovative aircraft, national cyber applications with a range configurations in line with technological and R&D organizations, ground of intelligence, radar, and the needs of IAI’s customers. infrastructure. ELTA Beer robotic systems, anti-drone communication systems Yoav Turgeman, IAI Sheba will perform the defense, homeland defense manufactured by IAI’s ELTA VP and CEO of ELTA, vehicle development systems, and more. Systems, including the Drone said, “We are excited Guard system for drone to collaborate with Ido detection and foiling, air Cohen, a visionary vehicle defense, and intelligence manufacturer from Israel. collection systems. Under IAI offers a broad range the deal, IAI will receive of ground intelligence, rights to the design of the robotics, autonomous vehicles and will market vehicles and remote sensing them to defense entities in capabilities. Integrating Israel and abroad following these capabilities on the their upgrade. Ido Cohen Z Vehicle Family provides

sailors & warriors 17 Rosoboronexport to Roll out A State-of-the-Art Radar, Capable of Detecting Hypersonic Targets

and ballistic objects. The 59N6-TE radar provides for the measurement of the range, azimuth and altitude of aerial targets. It is capable of detecting objects, flying at a speed of up to 8 000 km/h at a range of up to 450 kilometers and at an altitude of up to 200 kilometers. After detection, it exchanges radar information with C4I SC Rosoboronexport not have countertypes all their air defence units,” said complexes. It operates in (part of Rostec State over the world and are Rosoboronexport’s Director conditions of jamming and JCorporation) has in line with the newest General Alexander Mikheev. carries out direction finding started marketing work to trends in modern warfare. The 59N6-TE mobile of active noise jammers. bring on the world market Today Rosoboronexport is three-dimensional station The station has an of armaments the 59N6-TE introducing to the market a is an exclusively Russian- automatic and a semi- mobile three-dimensional cutting edge radar, capable made product, which automatic mode of aerial radar, developed and of detecting effectively a implies present-day Russian targets’ acquisition and produced by the JSC “Federal wide range of existing and hardware components with tracking. In a real time mode Research and Production future aerial targets, to digital processing and signal it may simultaneously track Center “Nizhniy Novgorod include hypersonic targets. generation. It is fully solid- no less than 1 000 objects and Research Institute of Radio While developing the export state and has high potential recognize 8 classes of targets, Engineering” (NNIIRT). version of the radar, the together with enhanced which includes selection “Thanks to the work growing role of air defence jamming resistance. The of anti-radar missiles and of thousands of Russian assets for the provision of 59N6-TE is a radar of medium warning its own combat crew researchers, designers and security of states was taken and high altitude, having of the danger of elimination, engineers, Rosoboronexport into account, as well as the a decimeter wavelength inter alia, by high precision may offer to its foreign needs of foreign customers range. Apart from hypersonic munitions and homing partners unique defence in the expansion of the targets, it also effectively missiles. The 59N6-TE radar solutions, which often do reconnaissance capabilities of detects aerodynamic also includes equipment for the recognition of detected aerial targets in international radar recognition systems Mk-XA and ATC RBS. The 59N6-TE radar set includes an antenna- hardware complex and an indicator post, placed on a standard vehicle chassis of the “KAMAZ-6560” type. There are also options to place the item on a single vehicle chassis, deploy it in a

18 sailors & warriors stationary version or to place hypersonic technologies, the radar antenna system on the 59N6-TE radar will take a high tower support and top positions in its market other installations. Besides, segment and will become an the station is equipped important asset for countries, with remote operator’s which are building their work stations, which may own air defence systems stay at a distance of up to with the account of the one kilometer from the world trends of air attack indicator post if connected weapons development. via glass fiber links, and We rely on high demand up to 15 kilometers in case for the new station in the of using a radio link. countries of the Asia-Pacific “In am confident that in region, the Middle East present-day conditions and and North Africa,” added with obvious prospects of Alexander Mikheev.

sailors & warriors 19 Air Marshal VR Chaudhari Assumes Command of Western Air Command, IAF

ir Marshal VR appointments. He was Chaudhari AVSM Commanding Officer of a AVM took over as frontline fighter squadron Air Officer Commanding- and has also commanded a in-Chief of Western Air frontline Fighter Base. As Command, Indian Air an Air Vice Marshal, he held Force (IAF) on 01 Aug the coveted appointments 2020. The Air Marshal of Assistant Chief of Air took over command from Staff Operations (Air Air Marshal B Suresh Defence), Assistant Chief PVSM AVSM VM ADC. of Air Staff (Personnel Air Marshal VR Chaudhari Officers) at Air HQ Vayu was commissioned into Bhawan. As an Air Marshal, Fighter Stream of the IAF he held the appointment on 29 Dec 1982 as a Fighter of Deputy Chief of the Pilot. In a distinguished Air Staff at Air HQ Vayu career spanning nearly 38 Bhawan. Prior to his present years, the Air Officer has appointment, he was the flown wide variety of fighter Senior Air Staff Officer, and trainer aircraft in the Eastern Air Command. The inventory of IAF. He has a Air Marshal is an alumnus flying experience of more of the Defence Services than 3800 hrs, including Staff College, Wellington. operational flying on MiG- In recognition of his 21, MiG-23 MF, MiG 29 and distinguished service, the Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft. Air Marshal was awarded During his illustrious career Vayu Sena Medal in January in the IAF, the Air Officer has 2004 and the Ati Vishist Seva held numerous important Medal in January 2015.

20 sailors & warriors 3DX-Ray Supply Threatscan®-LS1 Scanner to a Counter-Terrorist Unit

DX-Ray has and identify hidden cameras 460mm, enabling bags and suited for general security announced a contract and surveillance equipment. objects to be scanned in inspection by first responders 3for the supply of Each system consists of a one scan. This system can such as Police, Military and ThreatScan®-LS1 flat screen portable X-ray generator, penetrate up to 34mm steel Private and Government scanner to a European a detection panel and an at 120kV while producing Security agencies. Counter-Terrorist Unit. operators workstation high quality, sub-millimetre 3DX-RAY LTD, Sales and The flexibility of running 3DX-Rays market- resolution images. Marketing Director, Vincent ThreatScan®-LS1 flat screen leading image processing ThreatScan® can be Deery said: “We are very scanner allows counter terror software, together with used to inspect suspect pleased with this contract officers to rapidly examine a customer-specific range bags and packages in mass because it demonstrates how and assess threats and of ancillary equipment. transit areas, such as; rail versatile and flexible the suspect items on site, such as ThreatScan® is lightweight, and bus stations, shopping systems are in protecting and bags, laptops, furniture and incredibly thin, has a large malls, airports, stadia and enabling police officers in even enables them to locate imaging area of 600 x sports arenas. It is also best the pursuit of their duties.” INDRA will Reinforce Safety of 11 Military Airbases in South Korea he Ministry of (ECCM) based on frequency after completing the Indra is one of the global Defence of South agility techniques. These modernization of the leaders in the defence TKorea has awarded systems will work in systems that today market and one of the Indra the supply and combination with secondary manage and monitor air companies coordinating implementation of air radars, with the capacity of traffic in Seoul in 2018. the development of the traffic surveillance and Friend/Foe identification, A few years earlier, the FCAS air combat system, an management systems to which have different company had already advanced system based on reinforce safety and control modes of interrogation, implemented its radars a new generation aircraft of air operations at the both civil and military. at Jeju Island’s airport that commands several main Air Force bases. The data collected by to strengthen the safety unmanned aerial vehicles This project was awarded this equipment will be of some of the busiest which will be supported by a to Indra in an international displayed on the air traffic routes in the country combat cloud to interoperate tender in competition management systems and around the world. with other platforms in with the main defence that the company will Indra is a company with real-time. The FCAS is and air traffic companies implement in the Air a strong presence in the currently the most ambitious from USA and rest of the Force approach and tower Asia region, where it has and technologically world and it is the first centers at each base. already modernized air advanced defence project one entrusted to Indra The military controllers will traffic management in underway in Europe. by the Republic of South gain precision in identifying China, Mongolia, Vietnam Indra is also one of the Korea Air Force (ROKAF). and knowing the position or Indonesia. It has also most important companies The systems, to be of each aircraft, and will revamped urban transport in the construction of the delivered over four years, give better support to pilots systems in Malaysia, “Europe of Defence”, leading will help manage aircraft in their approach, landing successfully commercialized cutting-edge projects movements and improve and take-off maneuvers. its pilot training simulators focused on the development the efficiency of the Indra will work on this in Malaysia and China, of new command and Air Force’s missions. project together with and provided support to control systems, electronic The company will provide Korean companies with the companies of the energy defence and cyber security, S-band primary radars, aim of ensuring workload sector in the region. The as well as participating equipped with multiple for the local industry. company has also supplied in projects related to modes of operation, which The contract consolidates 3D defence radars to unmanned aircraft, satellite incorporate electronic the company’s position Thailand and other Pacific positioning or maritime counter-countermeasures in the Asian country countries such as Australia. surveillance, among others.

sailors & warriors 21 IWI Expands its Offerings with Riot-Control Solution

srael Weapon Industries, an SK Group Member and a leader Iin the production of combat- proven small arms for military forces, police units, law enforcement agencies, and governmental entities around the world – announces the expanding of its portfolio with a comprehensive riot-control solution. The newly offered solution uses versatile methods to maintain the public order and safety with minimum force application. These qualities make it – as intended – perfectly suitable for the operational use of Law Enforcement Agencies, Military Personnel, Police Units, Prison Services, and riot-control Special Forces. IWI's riot-control solution, tailored to client's needs, includes conceptual and operative methodology, defensive products such as tactical anti-stab uniforms, anti-stab and bulletproof vests, tactical helmets, shield, multipurpose grenades and

22 sailors & warriors Dinesh Kumar Batra Takes Charge as Director (Finance), BEL inesh Kumar Batra more, offensive tools such as need for such a solution to keep assumed charge as Director multi-shot 12 gauge shotguns, the civilians safe", he says. D(Finance) of Navratna 37-38mm launcher, 40mm IWI - Israel Weapon Industries, Defence PSU Bharat Electronics launcher, ammunition, drones, located in the center of Israel, is a Limited (BEL) on August 1, 2020. and tactical courses for all levels. world leader in small arms for over Dinesh Batra is an alumnus of Harcourt “Civil disorder, characterized 85 years. IWI is a member of SK Butler Technical University (HBTU), by extremists violently Group, which comprises companies Kanpur, Indian Institute of Foreign demonstrating, or even a legal that develop and manufacture a Trade (IIFT), Delhi, and Management and peaceful demonstration which wide array of defense products Development Institute, Gurgaon. Mr escalated into an uncontrollable for governmental entities, military Dinesh Batra joined BEL at its Ghaziabad riot, can result in property damage units, police, and law enforcement Unit in 1984 and in a career spanning and human casualties. There is a agencies worldwide. IWI’s best- over three and half decades, served great importance to handle the known products include the the Company in various capacities in situation with minimum use of TAVOR and the new TAVOR 7 in Ghaziabad, Delhi, Pune and Bengaluru. force and lethal equipment to 7.62X51mm caliber, X95 (Micro Prior to his elevation as Director keep the public safe and retrieve TAVOR) and GALIL ACE Assault (Finance), he headed Internal Audit order”, says Ronen Hamudot, Rifles, the new ARAD and CARMEL at BEL’s Corporate Office, Regional VP Marketing and Sales at SK 5.56X45mm caliber Assault Rifles, Office-Delhi and Pune Unit as General Group. "Only a well-structured the GALIL SNIPER S.A. Rifle, the Manager. With his expertise in cost and methodology of proper use of DAN.338 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle, financial management, he turned around law enforcement techniques, the NEGEV Light Machine Gun the Pune Unit with consistent, multi- procedures, and tools will ensure 5.56 & 7.62mm, the legendary UZI fold growth in top and bottom line. the order and reestablish the SMG in its latest evolution – Dinesh Batra was instrumental in confidence to the citizens". UZI PRO, the JERICHO pistols, the company’s move to foray into the Hamudot explains that IWI’s and the new MASADA striker- Electro-Explosive segment. To make India vast experience with proven fired pistols. The company’s “Aatmanirbhar” in Electronic Artillery track record as a solutions firearms are developed in close Fuzes and other ammunitions, he got provider, for military forces collaboration with the Israel 200 acres land allotted by Maharashtra and law enforcement agencies Defense Forces (IDF): IWI and Government at Nagpur to set up an enabled the company to create the IDF join forces in developing Explosive Integration Complex. He is a holistic solution that gives the these weapons, whose final also credited with BEL entering into authorities the right means to configurations are the product Li-on battery packs for automobiles control a riot while minimizing of ongoing interaction, field to support the e-Mobility programme the use of force and avoiding tests, and modifications, resulting of the Government of India. He was unnecessary casualties. “As the from combat requirements and instrumental in BEL-Pune diversifying pandemic continues to spread experience. All IWI weapon into the indigenous development around the world, and with systems comply with the most and manufacturing of X-ray Baggage its effect on different aspects stringent military standards (MIL- Inspection System, Fuel Cell, Fiber Optic of our lives, there is a greater STD) and ISO 9001 standards. Gyro, Chemical Agent Monitor, etc.

sailors & warriors 23 WFEL Receives US Defense Contract

FEL, leading inventory and this upgrade our US Army customer to Afghanistan, Iraq, Europe supplier package - developed with ensure all their DSB bridging and South Korea. Wof rapidly US Army Tank Automotive equipment is fulfilling its The DSB provides deployable military Command Centre (TACOM) - maximum potential and temporary infrastructure bridging systems, has been allows its original 40-metre the simplicity of these over land and water awarded another contract DSBs to achieve the new upgrade kits allows the obstacles for both combat by the US Department standard capability. DSB enhancement work situations and natural of Defense to upgrade a Since 2013, all WFEL Dry to be carried out at the disasters and can be further tranche of DSB Dry Support Bridges supplied US Army’s facilities, with deployed by a crew of Support Bridges already have been 46 metre minimal disruption.” only eight people to span in-service with the US Army. variants. Already adopted WFEL recently supplied a a 46m gap in less than This contract allows 20 by Australia, Switzerland further four Dry Support 90 minutes. Capable of more DSBs to be enhanced, and Turkey, this military Bridges to the US Army, carrying over 120 tonnes, increasing gap-crossing bridging solution has as part of the USA’s $4.8 the DSB includes a fatigue capabilities from 40 recently been evaluated billion European Deterrence monitoring system which metres to 46 metres. The under an Assessment Phase Initiative to improve helps the user to determine deal follows on from a contract as a replacement the USA’s readiness and the bridge’s remaining previous US Army contract for the UK MoD’s ageing responsiveness of NATO life, while the launching for the upgrading of 60 BR90 bridging systems. forces in Europe. DSBs system’s built-in test Dry Support Bridges. WFEL’s Managing Director, have been used in combat equipment gives live system The U.S Army holds around Ian Anderton, said “We’re and emergency scenarios status and diagnostics. 120 Dry Support Bridges in continually working with worldwide, including

24 sailors & warriors Rafael and Mesko to Co-Produce SPIKE SR ATGM for Poland sraeli company Rafael ATGM Family. SPIKE is in Advanced Defense service in 34 countries, ISystems Ltd. and Polish including 19 NATO nations, company Mesko, a PGZ with over 34,000 missiles company, have agreed to already supplied and co-produce the shoulder- more than 6,000 fired launched SPIKE SR (Short- in tests and combat. Range) ATGM, as part of The SPIKE LR is the missile Poland’s Pustelnik Program. variant that has been in use Led by the Polish MOD by the Polish Defense Forces Armament Inspectorate, the for some 15 years now, with Pustelnik Program is aimed local production of the missile at choosing an anti-tank parts and final assembly weapon for Poland’s Territorial taking place in Poland by Defense Forces (WOT). Mesko since 2003. This The SPIKE SR is an advanced provides the infrastructure for Fire & Forget missile, for the future Polish production designed for different of designation (e.g. laser), ranges exceeding 2000 of the SPIKE SR missile. ground combat scenarios, enabling the force to stay meters. The missile is simple- One of Rafael’s strengths for the tactical maneuvering hidden. Since its operation to-use and requires very lies in its ability to create forces, platoon-level and does not require special short training. SPIKE SR is partnerships, transfer for special forces. The SPIKE training, infrastructure, or a man-portable, weighing only production, knowledge and SR has unique operational designated gunner, SPIKE SR (10kg), for day and night technology, to create local characteristics that enable enables operational flexibility. use, capable of defeating employment. Rafael also a high level of operational SPIKE SR is an effective, any type of armored vehicle conducts a wide array of offset readiness. It can be carried powerful munition which does or MBT. SPIKE SR is totally activities globally. Rafael has easily by a solider without not require a disposable, a feature over 15 years of successful affecting maneuverability, and allows to decentralize that enables the soldier a experience in production enabling simple, intuitive and disperse the operators to higher level of mobility and and technology transfer and quick operation, with cover more terrain, a relevant maneuverability after firing. programs, implemented only a few seconds from concept of operation for SPIKE SR is the smallest at more than 50 overseas “cold-start” to launch, in a territorial defense forces. member of the well- companies located in the U.S, variety of operational and Gal Papier, director of established, globally known Europe and other countries. environmental scenarios. marketing & business and combat-proven SPIKE The SPIKE SR missile is The missile’s lethality is development, Precision achieved by a tandem HEAT Tactical Weapon Systems warhead with a precursor directorate at Rafael: “A charge that defeats Explosive future decision to equip the Reactive Armor (ERA), Polish Army with the SPIKE SR allowing the main warhead offers not only an operational to achieve its full penetration advantage, exceeding the of Rolled Homogeneous specification requirements Armor (RHA). With a high- of the Pustelnik program, hit probability in all scenarios but also an economic benefit and ranges, the missile can to the local economy, as it operate in severe weather further deepens industrial conditions (from -35˚C to cooperation between Mesko 55˚C) and in complex combat and Rafael, making Mesko scenarios, such as engagement part of the SPIKE SR global of fast-moving targets. supply chain, as components The missile’s standoff range of the missile will be produced ensures a higher degree in Poland, not only for of force survivability, as it the local market, but also does not rely on any means for export customers.”

sailors & warriors 25 UK MoD Boxer MIV Programme for £2.3bn Awarded to WFEL

he first official sub-contract life of over 30 years. Battle-proven, Girder Bridge systems for many years. for a UK company involved in it is in service across NATO and was In November 2019, ARTEC, a joint Tthe production of the MoD’s recently selected by Australia. venture between two German new Boxer Mechanised Infantry WFEL will play a significant role in companies – Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Vehicles programme, has been delivering the completed Boxer vehicles and Rheinmetall – signed the £2.3bn awarded by a member of the ARTEC to the British Army and is undergoing contract to deliver 500+ Boxer consortium to WFEL, a nominated substantial investment in an advanced vehicles to the British Army. Tier One supplier in the project. manufacturing facility at its North The vehicles will be manufactured The contract covers the transfer West base, to ensure compliance in the UK, with production sub- of manufacturing technology from with the stringent manufacturing contracted equally between WFEL Germany to the UK for the Drive requirements of these vehicles. and Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Modules for the Boxer Infantry Carrier, WFEL’s Managing Director, Ian (RBSL). The companies will undertake Special Carrier and Ambulance variants Anderton, commented, “Our teams have the fabrication of the armoured and marks a significant milestone been liaising closely with members of vehicle structures together with the after many months of planning, the ARTEC consortium, particularly KMW assembly, integration and test of the preparation and consultation following personnel, culminating in the awarding complete vehicles at their respective the signing late in 2019 of the £2.3bn of this contract, which we are delighted facilities in Stockport and Telford. contract between the UK Ministry of to receive. We can now move further The MIV contract will sustain jobs Defence and the ARTEC consortium, forward with developing our own supply at WFEL and RBSL sites across the UK, for the delivery of over 500 Boxer chain partnerships around the UK, as well as a vibrant national supply vehicles to the British Army. creating and sustaining high levels of chain. The plan is to source more Boxer is a state-of-the-art wheeled employment and we’re looking forward than 60%, by value, of the vehicle armoured vehicle that offers to eventually seeing these superb content from within the UK, protecting outstanding mobility and protection. vehicles in use with the British Army.” the UK’s sovereign engineering and Boxer will form an integral part of The UK MoD is already a long-standing manufacturing skills and ensuring the British Army’s new Strike Brigade customer of WFEL, having been a user that the vehicles remain supported capabilities and shall have a service of its rapidly deployable MGB Medium through their 30-year operational life.

26 sailors & warriors AK Srivastava Assumed as Director ( Defence Business), BEML

Smart Shooter Launches K Srivastava, has assumed Smash Hopper as Director (Defence ABusiness) and nominated as member of the Board of BEML weapon system to its ballistic limits. Limited, Schedule ‘A’ Company, Introduced by the company for the first under Ministry of Defence. Prior to time, Smart Shooter’s SMASH HOPPER this elevation, he was Chief General has been optimized to increase the Manager, BEML Defence (Marketing). survivability of tactical units through the He is graduated from IIT Kharagpur MART SHOOTER, a world- provision of enhanced and clandestine in Mechanical Engineering and joined class designer, developer, and surveillance, accuracy, and lethality. BEML as an Engineer Trainee in 1987. Smanufacturer of innovative Measuring approximately 15 Kg, In his professional career spanning fire control systems that significantly SMASH HOPPER can be integrated into over three decades in BEML, he has increase the accuracy and lethality an existing Command-and-Control worked in various critical functional of small arms, launches SMASH system(C2), providing operators with areas at different geographical HOPPER: a new Light Remote- the ability to hand-off or receive locations including overseas. Controlled Weapon Station (LRCWS) targets across existing communications that provides a “One Shot – One networks. Featuring a safe trigger via cable or wireless connectivity. Hit” capability while controlled by mechanism, a mounting solution, Offering day and night capability an operator from a safe distance. and a ruggedized Remote-Control with automatic scanning and target Compact, lightweight, and rapidly Unit (RCU), SMASH HOPPER provides detection, SMASH HOPPER is ideal for deployable, SMASH HOPPER extends the a pan–and–tilt capability for the multiple mission areas including force maximum effective range of the host weapon system and can be controlled protection, border security, anti-drone, remote ambush, and offensive action operations at complex environments. It can be mounted utilizing a standalone deployable tripod, a stationary fixed mast or a lightweight vehicle. Michal Mor, Smart Shooter CEO: “We are honored to present SMASH HOPPER, an innovative portable LRCWS solution that offers precise fire capability against ground, aerial, static, or moving targets. The unique “One shot – One hit” SMASH capability finds its way into the world of RCWS in a soldier friendly truly light configuration. Designed as a modular and rapidly deployable solution, SMASH HOPPER dramatically increases accuracy, lethality, and survivability of small arms.”

sailors & warriors 27 Galvion Signs Major Helmet Contract with Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition (DALO)

an already strong relationship with the DALO. Starting in Q4 2020, Galvion will begin delivering a combination of their flagship Batlskin Caiman® Special Forces helmet system and the newly launched PDxT™ helmet. The PDxT introduces a new helmet geometry to balance space, comfort and impact performance together with a low-profile shell. Both helmet platforms include the very latest APEX lining system, which can be configured to meet alvion, a world leader in innovative head a variety of impact standards Jonathan Blanshay, CEO at protection systems and power management and mission requirements. Galvion said: “We’re honoured Gsolutions, has signed a new contract to supply Major Kasper Riis from DALO to sign another contract with with a suite of helmet systems to the Danish Ministry of said: “We’re pleased that the DALO, solidifying our Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO). Galvion won the tender and partnership for many years to Awarded following a full and open competition, therefore will continue as our come. Galvion has developed the 7-year contract is worth approximately USD ongoing supplier of helmet a reputation as the leader in $23.5 million. Galvion will deliver new helmets across systems, following an extensive NATO next-generation helmet two unique helmet geometries and additionally, competitive assessment to systems, and the awarding has established a spare parts and life extension establish protection for our of this contract speaks of our programme with estimated completion in 2034. soldiers, whilst delivering value commitment to provide bespoke The Danish MoD, the Danish Police and Ministry of for money. Galvion (formerly solutions for the modern soldier. Foreign Affairs can also use this framework contract Revision Military) have proven He added: “Our team has to procure and support their own specific helmets. themselves to be a reliable and created a suite of helmets for DALO is not a new customer to Galvion; in 2012, dependable supply partner to the Danish MoD that balances Galvion (under its former corporate name Revision DALO in recent years and we’re quality, durability and the Military) won a contract to deliver helmets and spare confident that this new contract all-important user-acceptance parts to Denmark over a seven-year period. Following will build on that success and and we are excited to start a competitive technical assessment process including that Galvion will continue to delivering these systems to the comprehensive user trials, this newest contract extends be a good partner for DALO”. soldiers who need them”.

NCC Cadets in Maharashtra Plants 37000 Saplings

ver 36000 NCC nationwide lockdown A pledge was taken cadets and due to COVID-19 by all the NCC Cadets & Otheir families Pandemic, the NCC Associate NCC Officers across Maharashtra cadets participated (ANOs) of various participated in a enthusiastically in schools & colleges to tree plantation drive the tree plantation plant a Sapling (Tree) at undertaken by the NCC drive with an aim of Home, neighborhood Directorate .During improving the Green or at their Native place. the two months long cover of our country The spirit of NCC cadets drive, more than and contributing in the was undeterred even 37,000 saplings were fight against global during the pandemic planted by the NCC warming for a better and the Tree Plantation cadets and their environment for the drive was taken to families . Despite the next generation. their backyards.

28 sailors & warriors 2 Mega Watt Solar Power Plant Inaugurated at Naval Station

Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC The 2 MW Solar Power Plant at Naval Station Karanja FOC-in-C (West) e-inaugurates the 2 MW Solar Power along with the dignitaries involved in the project. Plant located at Naval Station Karanja, Uran.

ice Admiral Ajit Kumar, PVSM, The Plant has been installed at Naval single axis sun tracking technology with AVSM, VSM, ADC Flag Officer Station Karanja and is one of the largest computerised monitoring & control. VCommanding-in-Chief, Western solar plants in the region. The Solar The project is a significant step by Naval Command, e-inaugurated Plant comprises of 100% indigenously the Indian Navy towards harnessing the first Two Mega Watt Capacity developed solar panels, tracking Solar energy and use of renewable Solar Power Plant of the Western tables and inverters. The plant is grid source of energy for meeting the power Naval Command of Indian Navy. interconnected utilising the state of art supply requirement of Naval Station. Rosoboronexport Presents A Unique Metal Detector with Built-In Stun Gun for Security Services

osoboronexport JSC, a equipment in an emergency. During stun gun is a non-lethal weapon and subsidiary of the Rostec State this time, a suspect may attack the the effect of its use is temporary. RCorporation, has launched a officer, surrounding people or try to Rosoboronexport expects that new metal detector and stun gun combo hide. The metal detector with built-in Cerberus will attract close attention called the EM-411 Cerberus into the stun gun significantly improves security from law enforcement agencies of global security equipment market. control and helps respond quickly the partner countries, anti-terrorist The device is intended for use by to challenges to public security. structures, as well as security security and law enforcement personnel To switch Cerberus from metal services at high-value transport at all facilities that require control detector to stun gun mode, you have and infrastructure facilities. of the carry of prohibited items and to press one button. Even a short- Modern electroshock weapons are enhanced security measures: transport term exposure is enough to cause an integral part of the armament hubs, infrastructure and sensitive a sensitive painful effect, while an of law enforcement agencies in facilities, public gathering places. exposure lasting 2-3 seconds will put many countries of the world. Today, A wide range of security equipment the intruder in shock with a loss of Rosoboronexport is actively promoting is available on the market today. orientation in space without causing the products of leading Russian However, the uniqueness of Cerberus irreversible harm to life or health. The enterprises on the world market. is that it combines two products: a sensitive metal detector and a powerful stun gun. The product is unrivalled anywhere in the world. Equipped with separate hand-held metal detector and stun gun, a security officer is forced to waste time changing

sailors & warriors 29 IDF Commences Training in Elbit Systems’ Battlegroup Mission Center

he Israeli Defense Military operations are complex, while large-scale less frequently due to cost, Forces (IDF) recently becoming increasingly exercise opportunities occur logistics and environmental Tinitiated a series of brigade level exercises in Elbit Systems’ new Brigade and Battlegroup Mission Training Center (B2MTC). The new training center immerses commanders, headquarters staff and two subordinate command levels in high- fidelity combat situations in actual battle zone territory. B2MTC presents commanders and their staff with a realistic operational picture, enables them to operate a range of assets, compels them to respond to real-time changes and requires them to cope with tactical communications that are realistically impacted by various effects.

30 sailors & warriors of decisions and actions. Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land, and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (“C4ISR”), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios and cyber-based systems and munitions. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing platforms, developing new constraints. Elbit Systems’ can introduce dynamic, The after action review technologies for defense, new trainer provides Armed on-the-fly changes into and debrief mode offers homeland security and Forces with a flexible the simulation, allowing synchronized playback of commercial applications and and scalable solution to commanders to test their the entire exercise, providing providing a range of support train commanders and ability to react and adapt trainees with meaningful services, including training their staff, together with to the challenges of battle. insight into the consequences and simulation systems. combat support elements, for contemporary multi- domain warfare. Supporting large-scale geo-specific terrain, dynamic weather and thousands of virtual entities, the B2MTC offers a uniquely engaging training experience for more than a hundred of trainees at a time. The system emulates the realistic flow of information between levels of command and from a range of intelligence, target acquisition and fire functions, enabling complex, joint combat scenarios to be exercised. In-service tactical communication is simulated, with performance realistically impacted by cyber, bandwidth, terrain, weather and other effects. The exercise director

sailors & warriors 31 Warship IN LCU L-57 Built at GRSE Commissioned

he Seventh of the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Landing Ship Tank, Landing focused project planning Eight Landing Craft Guard & Government of Craft Utility to Survey & execution approach. TUtility (LCU) IN LCU Mauritius which is highest Vessels, Offshore Patrol These are traits that have L 57,built at Garden Reach number of warships built & Vessels and Fast Attack Crafts helped the shipyard create Shipbuilders and Engineers delivered by any shipyard - the repertoire is rich and strong differentiators Limited (GRSE), Kolkata, was in the country. Incidentally, varied. GRSE has embraced in its path of growth. commissioned at Port Blair the 100th warship delivered infrastructure modernization The entire design of these by Lt. General PS Rajeshwar by GRSE was also a Landing over past decades towards LCU Mark IV ships has been PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC Craft Utility, IN L 56. The creating an integrated developed in-house by CINCAN. The ship is the first ship of the Mark IV shipbuilding facility enabling GRSE as per requirements 103rd warship delivered LCU Vessels IN LCU L-51 was concurrent construction of specified by Indian Navy. by GRSE a Mini Ratna commissioned into Indian 20 ships.GRSE has once again The LCU Mark IV Class of Category 1 and leading Navy in March 2017. proves its ability to provide ships are fitted with close to shipyard of the country. From building 05 ton boats end-to-end solutions to their 90% indigenous content in GRSE’s association with to 24600-ton Fleet Tanker, customers ranging from line with the Govt. of India’s the Indian Navy is long and GRSE has done it all and product conceptualization, ‘Make in India’ initiative strong as over the last six has proved its mettle as a design, system integration towards achieving self- decades the shipyard has pioneer warship builder of and project management, reliance and indigenization. been building warships the nation. GRSE built ships thereby enhancing the LCU Mk-IV is an amphibious and other vessels for the are varied in their range and capability to meet customer ship with its primary role country’s Navy and Coast scope. From Anti Submarine demands. Key areas of being transportation and Guard. Over last 60 years, Warfare Shallow Watercraft, strength of the shipyard deployment of Main Battle GRSE has built and delivered Frigates, Missile Corvettes, include a strong, multi- Tanks, Armored Vehicles, over 780 platforms which Anti-Submarine Warfare disciplinary design expertise, troops and equipment from include 104 warships to Corvettes, Fleet Tankers, production acumen and ship to shore. The ships are

32 sailors & warriors equipped with Bow Ramps to enable loading/unloading of combat equipment and vehicles upon beaching. These ships based at the Andaman and Nicobar Command, can be deployed for multirole activities like beaching operations, search and rescue, disaster relief operations, supply and replenishment and evacuation from distant islands. The LCU is 63 m in length and 11 m wide and has a displacement of 830 T with a low draught of 1.7 m. It can achieve speed of 15 knots. The LCU is designed to the Landing Ship Tanks fund and distribution of and are expected to be accommodate 216 personnel (LST). Amphibious warfare ‘Masks’, ‘Sanitisers’, ‘Soap’ delivered to the Indian and is equipped with two vessels, INS Magar and INS and food grains to the needy Navy and the Indian Coast Indigenous CRN 91 Guns to Shardul are active part of amongst the community Guard accordingly. GRSE provide artillery fire support Operation “Samudra Setu” around the Company. continues to sail on a growth during landing operations. in which several aircraft Currently GRSE has a strong trajectory with increased The ship is fitted with of the Indian Air Force order book of over Rs.27000 thrust on export of warships, state-of-the-art equipment and vessels of the Indian Crore equipping the shipyard incorporation of latest and advanced systems like Navy have been deployed with a deep pool of revenue- technologies (Artificial Integrated Bridge System to bring back stranded generating projects. 18 Intelligence, Machine (IBS) and Integrated Platform Indians amidst the COVID-19 ships which include 08 Learning, Data Analytics) in Management System (IPMS). pandemic. GRSE is also ASWSWC, 03 P17A, 04 Nos. various areas of operations Another class of Landing supporting the nation’s fight Survey Vessels (Large), 01 to improve internal Ships indigenously designed against COVID-19 through LCUs, 02 FPVs are in various efficiencies & profit margins. and built by GRSE are contributions to PMCARES stages of construction BEML Bagged Order for Supply of 1,512 Mine Plough for T-90 Tanks at BEML facilities with becoming mine causality. the help of M/s. Pearson This De-mine equipment Engineering, UK. is time tested for different Out of 1,512 Mine plough soil conditions in Indian BEML will supply, 100 nos. desert and customized within 12 months, 250 for Indian operations numbers in subsequent "We are proud to be years and order will be associated with MoD completed within 7 years. to enhance the combat These mine ploughs will be capability of the Indian fitted on T-90 Tanks of . This is another Armoured Corps which will example of BEML's EML LIMITED, cost of Rs. 557 crore. facilitate individual mobility capability to meet the a ‘Schedule A’ Under ‘Make in India’ policy to Tanks while negotiating specific requirements of BCompany under the the contract has Buy and mine fields. Mobility of the our armed forces. BEML Ministry of Defence (MoD) Make (Indian) categorisation Tank Fleet will enhance signifies the true spirit of received order for supply with a minimum of 50 % manifold, which in turn ‘Make in India’ and enabler of 1,512 Track Width Mine indigenous content in make would extend the reach of for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’,” Plough (TWMP) for T-90 S/ portion of the contract. The Armoured Formation deep said Dr. Deepak Kumar SK Tanks at an approximate system will be manufactured into enemy territory without Hota, CMD, BEML Limited.

sailors & warriors 33 Largest Solar Power Plant of Navy Commissioned to achieve 100GW of solar power by 2022. The solar plant is the largest in the Indian Navy and has an estimated life of 25 years. All components have been indigenously sourced, including 9180 highly efficient monocrystalline solar panels employing the latest technology. The project has been executed by State Electronics Development Corporation Ltd (KELTRON). Despite heavy monsoons and restrictions due to COVID-19, all concerned agencies including Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) continued work on Vice Admiral , PVSM, AVSM, NM, VSM, ADC, Flag Officer Commanding-in- the project adhering to Chief, Southern Naval Command e-inaugurating the 3 MW Solar Power Plant located at Indian all guidelines/ protocols Naval Academy, Ezhimala. against COVID-19 and executed the work in a timebound manner. The Solar Power Plant project will help Naval Station Ezhimala in reducing the carbon foot print and is one of the many initiatives undertaken by INA towards a clean and green environment. Surplus power generated will also feed the KSEB electricity grid.

ice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, VPVSM, AVSM, NM, VSM, ADC Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command commissioned a three MW Solar Power Plant at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala via virtual conferencing. This is in line with the Govt of India initiative of ‘National Solar Mission’ View of 3 MW Solar Power Plant at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.

34 sailors & warriors The first German Heron TP UAV, Produced by IAI, Has Completed its First Successful Flight in Israeli Skies

Israel Ministry of Defense, Col. (Res.) C: “This is a significant and historic phase in the strategic cooperation between Israel and Germany: an Israeli-developed UAV, produced for the German Air Force, took off for its first flight in Israeli skies. Despite the various challenges we faced n preparation for its delivery to the agreement outlines the leasing of a including those brought by the Corona German Armed Forces, the German number of UAVs as well as maintenance pandemic, we are on schedule. This is IHeron TP UAV has completed its and training services. As such, German thanks to the collaboration and great first flight in the skies of the State of Air Force personnel are training work done by elements of Germany Israel. The UAV was modified according together with their Israeli counterparts and Israel’s defense establishments.” to the needs and requirements of the in an IAF base in central Israel. IAI Executive VP and GM of the German Ministry of Defense. It is the The German Heron TP UAV is a Military Aircraft Group, Moshe Levy: result of a joint program led by the UAV medium altitude, long endurance, and “IAI is pleased to mark this important Executive Office in the Directorate of multi-mission aircraft with a variety milestone in the Heron TP project for Defense Research and Development of payloads. It is based on the Israeli Germany. We thank our partners in (DDR&D), of the Israel Ministry of “Eitan” UAV, which is in operational the Ministry of Defense and Airbus Defense (IMoD), Israel Aerospace use in the Israel Air Force. The German Group, for their cooperation in this Industries (IAI), and Airbus DS Airborne Heron TP UAV was modified in record project – a result of which we are Solutions, an Airbus Group company. time and incorporates advanced ‘blue- going to provide the German Air The agreement between the respective and-white’ [Israeli] technology. Force with a system tailored to its ministries was signed in June 2018. The Head of the UAV Executive Office in the operational needs and requirements.”

NCC strength to be increased in Coastal areas of Maharashtra

has embarked upon expansion of NCC in its coastal areas by embracing Vidya Vikasini School (ICSE) in Vasai (East) area in Palghar district. NCC Banner presentation ceremony was held at NCC Group Headquarters, Mumbai ‘B’ complex located near the High Court. The Principal of the school was felicitated by Brigadier RS Dhaila, Deputy Director General, NCC Directorate Maharashtra, wherein a NCC Banner was presented to the school. The occasion was graced by Colonel Jyoti Dhawan, officiating Group Commander, Mumbai and S Ravindra, the Commanding Officer of 1 Maharashtra Naval Unit. A limited number of NCC staff with selected teachers and students A group photograph with the Principal, staff and students of Vidya Vikasini School representing the school were present and Brigadier RS Dhaila, Deputy Director General of NCC Maharashtra Directorate for the ceremony following full safety and Captain S Ravindra, Commanding Officer of 1 Maharashtra Naval Unit. protocol of COVID-19 pandemic. The he Ministry of Defence (MoD) areas. This decision has been taken by ceremony ended on an enthusiastic has recently taken a decision to MoD after appreciating the pro-active note, with students and teachers Tincrease the existing strength contribution of NCC cadets against alike hopeful of contributing their of National Cadet Corps (NCC) by one the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. best to the country on becoming lakh cadets in India’s Coastal and Border The NCC Directorate of Maharashtra a part of the NCC fraternity.

sailors & warriors 35 Lt Gen Manoj Pande CINCAN Visits ENC and the National Security Studies Course at National Defence College, New Delhi. During his 37 years of distinguished service, the General Officer has taken an active part in Operation Vijay and Parakram. He commanded an Engineer Regiment along the in Jammu & Kashmir, an Engineers Brigade as part of a Strike Corps, an Infantry Brigade along the Line of Control, a Mountain Division in the High Altitude Area of Western Ladakh and a Corps deployed along ieutenant General Lt Gen Manoj Pande Lt Gen Manoj Pande took the Manoj Pande, AVSM, called on Vice Adm over as the 15th Commander- (LAC) as also in Counter LVSM; Commander- Atul Kumar Jain, PVSM, in-Chief of the Andaman Insurgency Operations in-Chief of the Andaman AVSM VSM; Flag Officer & Nicobar Command on 01 area in the North East. & Nicobar Command Commanding-in-Chief Jun 20. The General Officer The visit assumes (CINCAN) visited the Eastern ENC and held operational was commissioned into the importance in the current Naval Command (ENC) discussions. He was briefed Corps of Engineers in Dec geo-political scenario in at Visakhapatnam.The on the responsibilities of 1982 and is a graduate of which the Eastern Naval General was accompanied the Command and other Staff College, in United Command and the Andaman by Archana Pande, President operational activities of Kingdom and attended the & Nicobar Command have Defence Wives Welfare the Indian Navy on the Higher Command Course at to act in close cooperation Association(DWWA). Eastern Seaboard. Army War College, Mhow with each other.

Kongsberg Digital Acquires Danish Maritime Software Company COACH Solutions

ongsberg Digital over 900 licenses running. the addition of Kongsberg our further development,” has acquired COACH supplies vessel Digital’s resources and global says Hege Skryseth, President KCOACH Solutions, operators, owners, pool network will accelerate of Kongsberg Digital. a leading supplier of managers and technical COACH’s growth. “Joining Kongsberg software solutions for managers with a suite of “The strength of COACH Digital is a fantastic step vessel performance and tools for vessel performance, Solutions’ product offering forward for COACH, so we monitoring. The new weather routing and is evident in their rapid can continue delivering name will be KONGSBERG noon reporting. COACH’s growth. Their ability to business value to our clients. COACH Solutions. solutions allow its customers deliver solutions that address Kongsberg Digital has an COACH’s vessel to optimize energy the most urgent needs of unrivaled ability to unlock performance monitoring consumption and receive their clients demonstrates the value of digital data with system was developed by constantly updated weather the team’s insight into the its Kognifai intrastructure. Danish shipping company routing, assisting them in customers’ pain points and We at COACH very much Clipper Group. In 2016 making large economic level of digital maturity. look forward to joining the COACH was established as and environmental savings COACH’s software is highly KONGSBERG family and an independent company from their operations. The complementary to the being part of the journey – COACH Solutions ApS – software tools are a natural portfolio of maritime digital of digitalizing the world which has grown rapidly. fit with Kongsberg Digital’s solutions we offer and will fleet,” says Anders Bruun, Its software currently has maritime portfolio, and be of strategic importance in CEO of COACH Solutions.

36 sailors & warriors India & Indonesia to Enhance Defence Cooperation history of mutually beneficial further strengthen bilateral interactions between the two cooperation in these areas countries with a tradition and take them to the next of close political dialogue, level of deliverables. economic and trade linkages The meeting ended on as well as cultural and people a positive note with a to people interactions. commitment to further Conveying satisfaction strengthen and widen on the military to military the scope of the bilateral interactions, Rajnath Singh cooperation between indicated that the defence the two countries. cooperation between India Chief of Defence Staff & and Indonesia has witnessed Secretary Department of an upswing in the recent Military Affairs General Bipin years, which is in consonance Rawat, Chief of Army Staff with the Comprehensive General M M Naravane, Strategic Partnership Chief of Naval Staff Admiral The Union Minister for Defence, Rajnath Singh with the between the two sides. Karambir Singh, Chief of Air Defence Minister of Republic of Indonesia, General Prabowo Both the Ministers agreed Staff Air Chief Marshal R K Subianto, in New Delhi on July 27, 2020. to further enhance the S Bhadauria and Defence efence Ministers’ Singh while the Indonesian bilateral defence cooperation Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar Dialogue between delegation was led by its in mutually agreed areas. and other senior civil and DIndia and Republic Defence Minister General Potential areas of military officials also took of Indonesia has decided Prabowo Subianto, who is cooperation in the field part in the bilateral meeting. to enhance defence in India for strengthening of defence industries and General Subianto was cooperation between the ties between the two defence technology were given ceremonial Guard the two countries. Indian maritime neighbours. also identified by the two of Honour on the lawns delegation was headed by During the talks, Rajnath countries. Both the Ministers of South Block. He was Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reiterated the long committed themselves to received by Rajnath Singh. Embraer Develops Cargo Transportation Solutions for Commercial Aircraft

ith the significant customers can choose from cargo items can be placed on be contained in approved decline in the a portfolio of solutions each seat, subject to certain netting that attaches to Wnumber of airline to carry cargo in the restrictions. The payload the inboard and outboard passengers and the booming cabins of their EMB 120s, capacity is significant. For seat tracks. This solution has demand for air cargo capacity, ERJ 145s, and E-Jets.” example, a fully loaded already been developed for Embraer has developed cargo ANAC, Brazil’s civil aviation 96-seat E190 can carry a first generation E195 jet transportation solutions for regulatory authority, has 6,720 lb (3 metric tonnes) of for Azul Cargo, in Brazil. its line of commercial aircraft. granted exemption for the cabin freight in addition to Cabin payload capacity With fewer commercial flights, carriage of additional freight under floor cargo. A 118- for the ERJ145 is up to 1,750 which carry both passengers on Embraer passenger seat E195 can carry 8,260 lb (0.8 metric tonnes) and and freight, there’s a critical aircraft. Embraer published lb (3.75 metric tonnes). up to 5,194 lb (2.36 metric need for more cargo space. Technical Dispositions for the Customers can opt for tonnes) for the E190-E2. For “Embraer’s engineers rose ERJ 145 and E-Jets families a floor-mounted freight customers needing even to the challenge when our of commercial jets, including configuration if their cargo more capacity, Embraer may customers asked them if the E-Jets E2s, which explain cannot fit on passenger offer a Service Bulletin for they could find a way for how to accommodate cabin seats. This solution permits full cargo configurations, their Embraer airplanes to freight. A Service Bulletin is the removal of up to 70% as has been done for the carry more cargo payload,” available for the EMB 120. of the passenger seats, EMB 120. These layouts give explained Johann Bordais, In addition to placing small with the remaining areas operators the flexibility to President & CEO, Embraer packages in overhead bins accommodating for items on carry larger floor-mounted Services & Support. “Today, and stowage compartments, the cabin floor. Freight must freight items in the cabin.

sailors & warriors 37 Schiebel Pacific and Raytheon teams up for the LAND 129 Phase 3

chiebel Pacific and offering that is intended solution for the Australian capable Australian UAS Raytheon Australia to establish an enduring Army. Additionally, Raytheon provider.” The Vertical Take Shave teamed up sovereign TUAS capability. Australia’s pedigree and Off and Landing (VTOL) for the LAND 129 Phase 3 Schiebel Pacific has extensive experience in sovereign UAS CAMCOPTER® S-100 is Tactical Unmanned Aerial experience in working with complex systems integration a proven and reliable TUAS System (TUAS) project for the the Australian Defence Force makes them the perfect for Intelligence, Surveillance Australian Army. The tender (ADF) and local industry. partner and our teaming and Reconnaissance (ISR) response was submitted last The Royal Australian Navy will assure efficient and missions. With its small week. The teaming couples operates several systems timely delivery to the ADF. footprint and ability to Schiebel’s proven and at 822X Squadron, Nowra, We are fully committed to operate from confined areas, world-class CAMCOPTER® New South Wales. the Australian Government’s it needs no prepared area or S-100 UAS with Raytheon Fabian Knechtl, Managing policy on Australian Industry supporting equipment for Australia’s 20 year pedigree Director of Schiebel Pacific, Capability (AIC) and have take-off and landing and as a trusted, prime systems said: “We are very confident already started the ‘transfer it can be set up and ready integrator across multiple that the capability of the of knowledge’ to our local in 20 minutes. The S-100 domains. Together, the CAMCOPTER® S-100, entity and our partners. operates day and night for companies will deliver a together with the proposed Over the next several up to 8 hours. The UAV has solution that provides a integration into existing years, Schiebel Pacific will globally collected more than highly capable, low risk ADF systems, is the best become known as a highly 100,000 flight hours so far.

38 sailors & warriors Meprolight Introduces Its Mepro Ft Bullseye Illuminated Pistol Sight

versatility, simplicity and cost-effectiveness to the various forces with their existing arsenal. Based on a compact optical illumination patent, the for daytime and night- sight’s fiber-optic tritium time operations based on combination creates a low various illumination sources profile, single rear sight. - tritium, fiber and reliable That enables instant and LED illumination sources. accurate shooting in all The Bullseye’s enhanced lighting conditions with capabilities meet law- eprolight – a for the civilian market. Its no batteries needed. It enforcement forces’ needs”. member of the qualities, being the smallest is easily installed on an Corporate VP Marketing MSK Group and optic sight and– fast target existing pistol dovetail & Sales, SK Group Ronen a leading manufacturer acquisition is unprecedented and is activated from Hamudot noted that “Our of electro-optical systems, among other pistol-sights. the moment the sight is advanced technologies thermal, night vision That makes it particularly installed on the pistol. serve all markets – civil, equipment, and self- advantageous for law- According to Ilan law enforcement, HLS and illuminated sights for enforcement professionals, Abramovich, V.P. Sales & defense. We are proud military, law enforcement for whom intuitive, Marketing – Defense, “The of our flexibility to apply and civilian applications accurate shooting in all/ Mepro FT Bullseye sight is solutions to developing –introduces the Mepro any lighting conditions an innovative addition to needs and keep loyal to FT Bullseye optical pistol is an operationally vital our ever-growing aiming our vision – always staying sight to law-enforcement advantage. The sight’s solutions for pistols. ahead, providing customers and HLS forces. FT Bullseye compatibility to a variety Meprolight offers over 180 with the perfect answer was originally developed of pistol models add types of aiming pistol sights to their new challenges”. Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Enters 5th Fleet

ensure the U.S. military has exercise, conducted dual- naval and air capabilities carrier operations with USS to support operational Theodore Roosevelt (CVN requirements while 71) and USS Ronald Reagan meeting other security (CVN 76), made a successful commitments in the region. Safe Haven port visit to “The Sailors and Marines Guam while observing strict of Nimitz Strike Group COVID-19 restrictions and can be proud of the work participated in cooperative they have done thus far exercises with the Indian he aircraft carrier staff of Carrier Air Wing on deployment,” said Navy in the Indian Ocean. USS Nimitz (CVN 68), (CVW) 17, staffs of CSG 11 Kirk. “And I know they The 5th Fleet AOO Tthe flagship of the and Destroyer Squadron are ready to execute their encompasses about 2.5 Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (DESRON) 9, the Ticonderoga- duties in 5th Fleet to million square miles of (CSG), entered the U.S. 5th class guided-missile cruiser ensure the free flow of water area and includes the Fleet area of operations USS Princeton (CG 59) and commerce, deter aggression, Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, (AOO), on July 24. Arleigh Burke-class guided- defend our interests and Red Sea and parts of the Deploying ships and missile destroyers USS support partners and Indian Ocean. The expanse is aircraft of the strike group, Sterett (DDG 104) and USS allies in the region.” comprised of 20 countries and commanded by Rear Adm. Ralph Johnson (DDG 114). Since leaving homeport Apr. includes three chokepoints, Jim Kirk, include Nimitz, Aircraft carriers and 27, Nimitz CSG has completed critical to the free flow the nine squadrons and embarked air wings help a composition training unit of global commerce.

sailors & warriors 39 First Batch of Rafale Inducted to Indian Airforce

IAF Rafale aircraft touching down at Air Force Station Ambala on its arrival after covering a distance of nearly 8500 km from France to India on 29 Jul 20.

he first five Rafale and Industry in France to part of 17 Squadron, the De Havilland Vampire. In Aircraft is inducted ensure timely delivery. The “Golden Arrows”, which Aug 1957, the Squadron Tto the Indian Air tanker support extended was resurrected on 10 Sep became the first to convert force. The five Rafale aircraft by French Air Force during 19. The Squadron was on to a swept wing fighter, have arrived at Air Force the ferry was crucial in originally raised at Air Force the Hawker Hunter. Station, Ambala. The aircraft ensuring that the long-haul Station, Ambala on 01 Oct A formal induction got airborne from Dassault flight was accomplished 1951. 17 Squadron has many ceremony of Rafale aircraft Aviation Facility, Merignac, successfully and, in a firsts to its credit; in 1955 in 17 Squadron is scheduled France on the morning of 27 time, bound manner. it was equipped with first to be held in the second Jul 20 and reached India this The aircraft will be a jet fighter, the legendary half of Aug 2020. afternoon with a planned stopover en-route at Al Dhafra airbase in the UAE. The ferry was planned in two stages and was undertaken by IAF pilots. The aircraft covered nearly 8500 km from France to India. First stage of the flight covered 5800 km in seven and a half hours. French Air Force (FAF) Tanker provided dedicated Air-to-Air Refuelling support during the flight. The second stage of the flight covering over 2700 km was carried out with Air-to-Air Refuelling by IAF Tanker. IAF deeply appreciates the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Air Command, Air Marshal B Suresh and Air Officer Commanding Air Force Station proactive support provided Ambala along with the pilots of the first Rafale aircraft that had arrived at Air Force Station by the French Government Ambala on 29 Jul 20.

40 sailors & warriors Ace Aeronautics, LLC Earns STC for ACE DECK VL-60 Integrated Flight Deck

ce Aeronautics, these operators and their DECK VL-60, feature Engine and CEO Darrell Kindley. LLC (ACE) has unique missions.” The ACE Indicating and Crew Alerting For tactical operators Aannounced DECK VL-60 STC provides System (EICAS) presentation, around the world, the ACE that it has got Federal operators of the world’s most including Torque and Rotor DECK VL-60 seamlessly Aviation Administration versatile and capable utility Inset (TRI) on the Primary integrates a mission (FAA) Supplemental Type helicopter with the first Flight Display (PFD) as well equipment suite including Certificate (STC) # SR01944WI and only certified solution as an industry-leading up to five radios (LOS/ for the ACE DECK VL-60, the to overcome legacy cockpit Synoptic view of aircraft BLOS), tactical maps with premier integrated flight obsolescence. With over systems. Compared to all dynamic digital aircraft deck for the Black Hawk. 20,000 flight decks in service other integrated flight decks, performance model, This issuance marks the worldwide, ACE leverages the ACE DECK VL-60 delivers IFF transponder, helmet beginning of a new era, the technology, service, unmatched connectivity mounted display and cueing as the first COTS IFR and and support of Garmin, a through the Iridium satellite system, color weather radar, RNAV certified flight deck world leader in avionics. network providing global and EGI. ACE offers a total upgrade for the UH-60/S-70 The ACE DECK VL-60 phone, text and weather. fielding package solution family of helicopters. reduces pilot workload, “The ACE DECK VL-60 including supplemental “Congratulations to enhances safety through is an ideal solution for technical publications Ace Aeronautics on the increased situational commercial, public and (IETM) and training for air certification of the G5000H awareness, and features an military H-60/S-70 operators. crews and maintainers. integrated flight deck in intuitive and revolutionary Our STC establishes the Ace Aeronautics, LLC the UH60/S-70 family of pilot interface. Black certification foundation provides innovative and long- helicopters,” said Carl Wolf, Hawk operators will find for future customers who term avionic and airframe Garmin Vice President of unparalleled features and wish to integrate specific solutions to commercial Aviation Sales and Marketing. key benefits exclusive to mission equipment needs and government aircraft “The state-of-the-art G5000H the NVIS-compatible ACE into their existing H-60/S-70 worldwide. ACE solves offers superior situational DECK VL-60. The app- fleet. The ACE DECK VL-60 obsolescence challenges awareness with modern based interface features open architecture allows and minimizes technological features such as Synthetic a shallow menu structure, for seamless integration of upgrades through forward Vision, HTAWS, ADS-B In/Out allowing pilots to access customer-unique mission thinking and intelligent and more. These features critical flight data quickly equipment packages architectural design. combined with the flexible and efficiently. Exclusive without impacting the civil For more information architecture of the G5000H, software enhancements, airworthiness pedigree,” says on Ace Aeronautics make it an ideal solution for only found in the ACE Ace Aeronautics President and its capabilities.

sailors & warriors 41 Naval Ship Repair Yard, Kochi Comes to the Aid of Philippine Navy ship

When the Philippine Navy vessel, BRP Ramon Alcaraz, was damaged in a fire off Kochi, the Indian Navy carried out a rescue mission. While the Philippine Navy ship was repaired at Indian Navy’s ship repair yard in Kochi, two personnel who were injured in the incident were evacuated in a helicopter to INHS Sanjivani, the Indian Navy’s hospital in the coastal city.

he Indian Navy’s ship repair Philippine Navy personnel injured. return trip that Ramon Alcaraz had yard in Kochi attracted media Ramon Alcaraz, along with another the fire incident on board and the Tattention recently when a ship of the Philippine Navy had ship re-entered Kochi for repairs. ship of the Philippine Navy was given visited Kochi for the repatriation Meanwhile, the injured Philippine urgent repairs at the facility recently. of stranded Philippine nationals Navy personnel were evacuated in The Philippine Navy vessel, BRP Ramon from India following the lockdown a helicopter to INHS Sanjivani, the Alcaraz, was damaged in a fire, imposed in view of the COVID-19 Indian Navy’s hospital in Kochi. which had broken out in the engine pandemic and collection of materials Soon, repairs of the Philippine room and the incident had left two such as masks. It was during the Navy ship were carried out free of cost at the Naval Ship Repair Yard in Kochi and the vessel was made seaworthy again in ten days. The Chief of Philippine Navy Vice Admiral Giovanni Carlo J Bacordo thanked the Indian Navy for its gesture. Writing to Chief of Indian Navy Admiral Karambir Singh, he said: “Your support in this unfortunate accident is way beyond our expectations and it is a testament of your sincerity in deepening our Navy-to-Navy partnership.” The Philippine Navy chief further said: “We hope to expand this relationship as we seek better ways to make our seas

42 sailors & warriors safer and more secure for everyone.” The Naval Ship Repair Yard, Kochi, which was set up as a Base Repair Organisation in 1948, has grown in its capabilities and is sufficiently equipped to undertake repairs of all ships. It provides support to visiting ships, ships undergoing work up and all training schools and other establishments in addition to the repair of ships based at Southern Naval Command. To meet the increasing demand, the Yard is carrying out various projects for infrastructural development. Moreover, the weapons test facilities have been upgraded. A large number of equipment have also been installed for hull fabrication shop, pipe-fitting shop, welding shop, shipwright shop and boat repair shop. Along with the Naval Ship Repair Yard, Kochi, the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi also offers ship repairing services since 1982 and it undertakes upgrades, repairs and scheduled maintenance of all types of ships, including those of Indian Navy and . The repair yard of CSL has also performed major overhauls for the aircraft carriers INS Viraat and INS Vikramaditya.

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