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Picture: Andrew Linnett Insider july 2013 Bernard Gray DE&S ‘will meet Chief of Defence Materiel the Mat Strat challenge’ ‘Work on both potential models is now pushing ahead The Materiel Strategy is arguably one of the biggest and most complex strongly following the launch change programmes anywhere in of the assessment phase’ Government. Delivering it will be a huge challenge – but one that will be met, the programme director told DE&S staff at an open forum update at Abbey I was privileged to be able to costs of past inefficiencies in Wood. sit in the House of Commons to defence procurement – which Barry Burton, who was appointed watch the Defence Secretary, he put at between £1.3 billion DE&S Director Materiel Strategy a Philip Hammond, setting out to and £2.2 billion every year. year ago, said the programme had MPs the reasoning behind the He said he expected a change moved into the assessment phase after detailed and testing scrutiny from the Materiel Strategy programme to a potential GOCO solution Investment Approvals Committee, the as he launched the White Paper to benefit MOD to the tune of Major Projects Review Group and other “Better Defence Acquisition: several hundred million pounds Government departments. improving how we procure and a year, which would help the The “Better Defence Acquisition” support defence equipment”. taxpayer through lower public White Paper, published on 10th June, Most people who work spending and the Armed paved the way for the introduction of in DE&S will probably be Forces through the purchase of legislation to prepare for a Government very familiar with many of increased capability. Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) the examples used by the solution for DE&S – should that be the He also set out the need decision of Ministers next year. Secretary of State to illustrate for the GOCO to be able to The next step in the commercial the manifest need for change, recruit and reward its staff competition is an Invitation to Negotiate points that I have set out before at market rates and said this this month, followed by discussion with you and discussed with you was a critical freedom for potential bidders, alongside further many times during the past two an organisation that would development of the alternative DE&S+ years. have to deal with the private potential solution. Mr Burton said: “I think potential He explained that while commercial sector on a daily the Government believed a bidders will be faced with a significant basis. challenge and we need to help them get Government Owned Contractor These are issues that Operated management model through it so that we have a credible concern us all and which I alternative to put against DE&S+. for DE&S was the solution most know have featured in our “We now have to move DE&S+ likely to embed and sustain the discussions. forward. We’ve started discussions significant change required to The White Paper covered with the MOD and the Cabinet Office reform defence acquisition, another important area that about ways in which we might better a final decision would follow run DE&S and better deliver the affects work right across DE&S an objective value for money programme. Our colleagues in the – single source procurement. comparison with the DE&S+ Treasury and the Cabinet Office are public sector model. Reform of this area is central engaged and are up for the debate.” I can tell you that work on to the overall improvement Key game changers for DE&S+ of defence acquisition and is included sustaining a professional both these potential models is workforce and being a match for DE&S now pushing ahead strongly something that I welcome. Finally, alongside the suppliers. following the launch of the Enablers defined for ED &S+ included assessment phase on 25th continued effective support a distinct culture, behaviours and April. that DE&S provides to processes to drive results, and a smaller, Following announcement operations in Afghanistan more compact structure. of the elements that would and elsewhere, I was very In answer to questions from staff, make up a Common Resource pleased to see that the Terrier Mr Burton said there was recognition Platform and the selection of armoured engineer vehicle had in the Armed Forces of the challenges they would face when working with a Chief of Materiel domain that entered service, the Stingray Mod 1 torpedo insensitive a remodelled DE&S. He said: “They would together go into a GOCO recognise that this is a challenge they from day one – should that be munition warhead had entered have to resolve. the decision of Ministers next service a commendable three “The Customer Design programme, year – the next step will be months early and that the DVD led by Maj Gen Peter Fox, is charged the dispatch of an Invitation to land equipment stakeholder with ensuring that the Front Line Negotiate to potential bidders, event, which was attended Commands have the skills, tools and which we currently anticipate by Minister for Defence structures required to interface with a will take place this month. Equipment, Support and new DE&S.” The Secretary of State was Technology Philip Dunne, was a n White Paper: pages 6 and 7 very clear with MPs on the high success. news 5

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Terrier makes debut with the Army

Terrier makes its mark in the Dorset countryside, above, with General Sir Peter Wall, inset

The British Army has taken delivery “Having a team which has been with Terrier’s capabilities to senior officers of Terrier, its newest and most advanced the project through the good and the bad which also took place on 4th June. engineering vehicle. times has been invaluable in taking it Warrant Officer Steve Cahill, Royal Terrier, a £360 million project with forward. I am pleased for them that they Engineers, who has trialled Terrier, said: BAE Systems, was unveiled to the media can now reflect on their part in delivering “Terrier is a world-leading engineer at Bovington in Dorset on 4th June when this extremely capable vehicle and the support and combat vehicle which can it was declared in service. positive feedback it is now receiving from dig holes, lift objects and drill into the The 30-tonne armoured digger gives the end user.” ground or shatter concrete; all while the Royal Engineers a capability that can At the launch ceremony a fortnight being controlled remotely and providing be used to carry out a variety of tasks, previously the head of the British Army, armoured protection, top cover and with technology so advanced it can be Chief of the General Staff General Sir smoke shields for our troops. driven manually and by remote control Peter Wall, said: “The Terrier armoured “Very much in line with the ethos of from up to 1km away. digger is excellent news for the Army. Its the Corps of Royal Engineers, Terrier is And its unveiling was a satisfying versatility will pay huge dividends on the a versatile vehicle capable of taking on a moment for members of the DE&S team. battlefields of the future. We could not be variety of tasks.” “Delivery of the 20th production happier with this new capability.” The project is now focussing on vehicle and achievement of the in-service Terrier has also been attracting delivering the remaining 40 vehicles from date within the approval was particularly interest from other nations as the only BAE Systems’ factory in Newcastle and satisfying for the Terrier team, some of medium weight vehicle with its range of to complete the upgrade to the final build whom have been with the project for over capabilities currently available. standard for all vehicles by next June. The ten years,” said Project Manager Heath The French army has undertaken final vehicle, V60, is in production and Wardle. an evaluation and a demonstration of already being fitted out.

In-year management shifts towards the Army

Chief of Defence Materiel Bernard Joint Business Agreement seeks to put Gray has joined Chief of the General Staff a greater focus on the Commands as General Sir Peter Wall in signing ‘Soft the customer, as they take increased Contract 13’ between DE&S and Army ownership of the relationship with DE&S, headquarters on 19th June. as the deliverer, in line with increased The contract is the first step to a more financial responsibility. formal contractual agreement between This year will see a transition from the Front Line Commands and DE&S, as DE&S to Army HQ for the lead on in-year defence transformation takes effect over management and the development of next the coming years. year’s agreement which will be termed The change in title from the traditional Smart Contract 14. 6 materiel strategy ‘A step change in the way we do ou r defence procurement business’

The Defence Secretary Philip Hammond advantage of all freedoms and flexibilities told MPs during a debate on the launch of available. The other is working with potential Government's the Better Defence Acquisition White Paper GOCO bidders to look at the value that they can that every year between £1.3 billion and £2.2 deliver. At the end of the process, we will make White Paper on billion was wasted due to inefficiencies in MOD a comparison.” the future of procurement. He said: “Waste on that scale is unacceptable Other key points the Secretary of State DE&S has been at any time; more so at a time of acute pressure made in the debate included: on the public finances. I am determined to drive published. a step change in the way we do our defence • about 8,000 of DE&S’ civilian staff procurement business. would be expected to transfer to a GOCO; desider looks “We believe that a GOCO-operating • The remainder in naval bases, model is the solution that communications and information services at the detail is most likely effectively would remain in Government or be outsourced to embed and sustain the in the case of logistics; significant change that • No decision has been reached on is required to reform whether the GOCO would manage the Atomic defence acquisition, but Weapons Establishment; the decision will be based • arrangements, GOCO or DE&S+, on an objective value- should be in place before the end of 2014. for-money comparison between the GOCO and The Secretary of State said if GOCO was the DE&S+ options. selected option, the private sector contracting “The assessment entity would operate on behalf of the MOD a phase is designed limited company which would negotiate and to deliver sign new specific, costed, c o n t r a c t s contract-quality on behalf proposals from of the GOCO bidders Secretary and test them ‘We would expect of State against the as the D E & S + savings and Principal. benchmark. T h e “We have efficiencies to be proposal two separate generated from set out in t e a m s , the White w o r k i n g the very P a p e r w i t h was for C h i n e s e beginning’ a phased w a l l s transfer of b e t w e e n DE&S to Defence Secretary t h e m , a GOCO, Philip Hammond that are with checks e q u a l l y and break resourced. points to stop the process if it did not provide One is trying the significant benefits anticipated. to build the maximum If, at the end of the assessment phase, a fully-public-sector case that it can, taking GOCO operating model was selected, MOD would need to move quickly to conclude a contract with the successful bidder. The Government intended to provide Single source procurement to be reformed in the Defence Reform Bill the necessary authorities to let a GOCO contract in 2014. Mr Hammond said the White Paper also set review of our existing approach and to make In answer to questions from out reforms to how the MOD undertakes single- recommendations. MPs, Mr Hammond said of 21 source procurement of defence equipment which “Based on his recommendations and expressions of interest received accounted for about 45 per cent of the total the extensive consultations with our major single- in response to the issue of the MOD spends on defence equipment and support, source suppliers, we have developed the new or about £6 billion per year. framework I am proposing, details of which are pre-qualification questionnaire, Without competition, suppliers could price set out in the White Paper. a third had been from UK- and perform without being constrained by the “A statutory basis will ensure widespread headquartered companies. It disciplines of the marketplace. coverage across our single-source suppliers and was likely that a winner would He told MPs: “The MOD currently uses a application of the regime throughout the single- be a consortium and highly framework for single-source procurement which source supply chain. likely that would include US- has remained largely unchanged for the last 45 “The system will be policed by a stronger, headquartered representation. years, independent, single source regulations office to “In 2011, the MOD commissioned Lord Currie monitor adherence and to ensure the regime is He said plans to transfer the of Marylebone to undertake an independent kept up to date.” n continued on page 7 materiel strategy 7 ‘A step change in the way we do ou r defence procurement business’

n continued from page 6 MOD did not expect to save all the £1.3 isation – if I may use that term – of DE&S. billion to £2.2 billion lost annually due to We would expect savings and efficiencies inefficiencies. to be generated from the very beginning, Royal Navy dockyards out of DE&S, along “It would be a very rash man who and from the second year of operation with the plan to transfer the logistics suggested that we can squeeze out every we would expect there to be cashable and commodities supply service out of last pound of those, but I would expect us benefits.” DE&S to an outsource contractor, would to be able to achieve net gains after taking He concluded: “The proposals set out continue on track. account of the cost of the arrangements in this White Paper will deliver the real “That is why there is a gap between the – the GOCO fee and the cost of the reform our acquisition system needs to projected 2015 total numbers of DE&S on governance function on the MOD side – in provide the support our front line forces a steady state basis, and the 8,000 that we the hundreds of millions of pounds. deserve, to maximise the benefit of our are expecting to transfer under a TUPE “We would then expect there to be a £160 billion ten-year defence equipment transfer if we go down this route,” he said. two-stage process towards programme, and to deliver value for On cost savings, Mr Hammond said the full GOCO- money for the taxpayer.”

Around 8,000 of DE&S' civilian staff, many of them based at Abbey Wood, left, are expected to transfer to a GOCO while the remainder in naval bases, including Portsmouth, below, along with communications and information services will remain in Government or, in the case of logistics, be outsourced

Hiring technical capability = early savings

The Secretary of State said it was early savings by hiring key technical industrial project managers employed by important to create a hard boundary capabilities into the organisation, rather the defence contractors. between the customer and the provider than by bringing them in as technical Mr Hammond added that the United organisation. contractors. States was relaxed about proposals for Responsibilities were not as clear-cut “Our big challenge now in the changes in the management of DE&S. as they should be. assessment phase is to negotiate a set of Chief of Defence Materiel Bernard “We currently spend in DE&S £400 key performance indicators and incentive Gray had received a letter from the million a year on external technical payment structures that align a GOCO Under-Secretary for defence procurement support because we cannot hire the contractor with the priorities of the confirming the US was confident people we need. Ministry of Defence.” that it would be possible to make the “Being unable to hire somebody at In answer to a question from an MP arrangements work. £50,000 a year means that we are paying about the future role of military personnel “We have set up a joint working group a contractor £1,000 a day to do the work. in acquisition, Mr Hammond said military to work through the issues that will need “We expect the GOCO contractor, if we personnel were not necessarily trained to to be addressed before a decision is go down that route, to make substantial be best equipped to deal with world-class made,” he said.

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07 /06/2013 one in each Command and one in head office, is the line 12:46 United States. outcome of a recommendation of Lord Levene’s commands New orders Defence Reform report in 2011 and forms a key part and we intend to publish included Typhoon of defence transformation. updates every six months.” and Hawk aircraft. DE&S Assistant Head Corporate Communications The Levene report said service chiefs should The Typhoon Ralph Dunn said: “We hope our readers will find this take responsibility and ultimately own the budget for programme wallchart a simple and very useful guide to the new detailed capability planning, subject to Head Office’s supports 8,600 Finance and Military Capability structure in the front direction on the required military capabilities. jobs in the UK with an estimated further 1,500 jobs dependent on exports. Philip Dunne, Typhoon to be armed Minister for Defence, Equipment Support and Technology, said: “The MOD has continued to play and ready with Meteor a key supporting role, recognising that defence exports RAF Typhoon aircraft will make a significant contribution to be armed with Meteor missiles the Government’s from later this decade after growth agenda. an agreement was signed by “These results industry and the four Eurofighter also demonstrate nations. the high regard in During a short ceremony which our Forces at the Paris Air Show, Defence and their equipment are held by our Ministers from the UK, allies and partner Germany, Italy and Spain nations.” witnessed a contract being signed between Eurofighter Parts gone and the Nato Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency Disposal of that will see the missile system spare parts for integrated onto the aircraft. out-of-service The Meteor Beyond Visual Nimrod aircraft Range Air-to-Air missile, which could not be Typhoon, pictured with Meteor, will be armed with the weapon this decade reused has now manufactured by MBDA, is a been substantially long-range weapon that can be collaboration in both missile Eurofighter nations’ approval completed, Minister used against a range of targets. technology and combat air of the commitment. We will for Defence The missile will complement weapon system development.” now jointly work to ensure Equipment, Support the missile systems already in Julian Knight, leader of timely delivery of the integrated and Technology use on the aircraft, giving pilots DE&S’ Beyond Visual Range capability to give the RAF, the Philip Dunne a greater choice of weapons Air-to-Air Missile team, other Eurofighter nations and has reported to Parliament. depending on their mission said: “Signature of the main the export nations a significant objectives. integration programme operational advantage.” Minister for Defence signifies the culmination of a All six Meteor partners – Watchkeeper Equipment, Support and great deal of effort by the Meteor UK, France, Germany, Italy, Watchkeeper, Technology, Philip Dunne, who and Typhoon communities to Spain and Sweden – have placed DE&S’ future attended the signing ceremony sufficiently de-risk the activity production orders. unmanned air on behalf of the UK, said: “This and negotiate the forward Typhoon’s ground attack system, has is a further exciting step in the programme for delivery. capabilities were instrumental made 72 training planned upgrade programme “The relative maturity of to allied operations over Libya. flights to date, all for this impressive aircraft. the integration was highlighted The RAF took delivery of its from West Wales The entire programme is a by a successful firing from a 100th Typhoon aircraft earlier airport, Aberporth, Ministers have told powerful example of European Typhoon in late 2012, which this year. Parliament. government and industry helped to secure the four n Typhoon for export: pages 26 and 27 Our UK employees are proud to provide kit for Britain’s armed forces. We design, manufacture and maintain ghter jets, armoured vehicles and naval vessels including the Typhoon aircraft, Scimitar light tanks and the Astute Class of submarine. But we’re prouder still of the contribution and sacri ces made by our armed forces every day. Thank you. 10 news

NEWSREEL Signing up to new care

Hanham Health has been contracted to provide primary medical care and occupational health services to military staff at Abbey Wood. Work includes care for The juggernaut that is DVD rolled on acute and chronic this year celebrating its tenth anniversary medical conditions, and with it a distinct change of direction. DVD signals health screening and monitoring, as Unlike previous years where the focus well as medicals had been on operations and rapid equipment and occupational procurement, the 2013 event on June 19th and assessments those 20th marked the step change experienced by UK Forces’ serving in the the UK’s Armed Forces as they begin to draw military have to down in Afghanistan. undergo, including DVD2013, the UK’s biggest military aviation and diving vehicle demonstration, has adapted to the change of medicals. Dr Kirstie Pearson is the lead change of operational priorities and focuses GP for the site which now on equipment in a contingent capacity. covers nearly 1,600 Launching the event, Minister for Defence staff, supported by Equipment, Support and Technology, Philip direction Dr Sandy Jackson, Dunne, spoke in front of three of Dr Rhian Johns, Dr the Armed Forces’ key vehicles; Rob Sykes and Dr Lizzie Stafford. the new remote-control Terrier, the highly-protected and agile Foxhound and the versatile Budget is MAN Truck Support Vehicle. confirmed He said: “Operations over the last ten years have demanded Defence Secretary that our vehicles were created Philip Hammond said the Prime or adapted to suit the challenges Minister and the our Armed Forces faced in two Treasury had very different campaigns. confirmed that the “Through the ingenuity and equipment plan dexterity of UK industry our would increase in troops have been provided real terms plus with the high-quality, battle- one per cent in the period from 2015 to winning equipment they 2020, and the MOD needed. was not looking at “My challenge to industry for changes that would the next decade is to maintain reduce military the drumbeat of innovation that Left: Maj Gen manpower. The MOD has underpinned the delivery Carew Wilks. would search for of capability we’re celebrating Right: Philip all efficiencies that Dunne. could reasonably be today as we transform our support to deliver the Army of Above: a found and delivered. traditional the future under Army 2020.” Millbrook Over the last ten years, the soaking HQ on move Army’s vehicles have changed dramatically to counter the various trucks The headquarters threats posed by operations and protected mobility vehicles DVD2013 is the first year that of British Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan but kicking up dust as they took on the Army, alongside DE&S, is in Afghanistan also to incorporate the latest the Millbrook test tracks. hosting the event.” will move from technology. This year DVD Major General Carew Wilks, Director Logistics, Support Lashkar Gar to Camp Bastion this brought together industry and Director Land Equipment for and Equipment for the Army, summer. Task Force soldiers to look ahead to the DE&S, said: “The impact of Major General Paul Jaques, Helmand has been future requirements of the Army DVD over the last ten years added: “We’ve always been based in Lashkar post Afghanistan. has been significant; from involved, but this is the first year Gah, the capital of The event, at Millbrook developing key relationships the Army formally has received Helmand Province, Proving Ground, saw industry to driving innovation for kit the responsibility for budgeting since 2006 but will talking to soldiers who have and equipment, and ultimately, and looking after its own relocate in line with the drawdown of deployed on operations, to better bringing capability into service. equipment programme. British Forces as understand the equipment that “The priority now is for “That’s a key change to our the Afghan forces the Army will need to deliver sustaining and supporting all responsibilities. We’ve always prepare to take Future Force 2020 and beyond. land equipment, preparing for been involved as users, but operational lead. A wide array of vehicles and contingent operations while this year we’ve become the equipment were on show, with maximising opportunities. ‘customer’ with money.” news 11

On patrol, left to right: Ridgback, NEWSREEL Husky, Coyote, Jackal, Foxhound, Chinook deal Panther and Mastiff are on display at extended DVD2013. A host of protected vehicles Selex ES has been have served in awarded a two-year Afghanistan and will extension to its contract to support be brought back to the Baker Defensive the UK as part of Aids System fitted to the redeployment of Chinook helicopters. forces The contract uplift Left: Jackals line up will extend support at Camp Bastion on until March 2015 for the way back to the the whole RAF fleet UK while, below left, including the new a Mastiff is loaded Mk6 aircraft due for onto a C-17 and, delivery soon. Project below, a Ridgback is Baker originally saw bio-washed Selex taking part in an urgent operational requirement to provide an integrated system for Mk2 and Mk3 helicopters. Since then the company has supported ongoing operations and continued to develop new ideas, especially for issues that have been raised in theatre.

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As at 11th May this Return of equipment is year, 335 Hellfire precision guided missiles and 51 • An £11 million site GBU-12 laser guided processes equipment bombs had been well on course released from UK for return to the UK; Reaper unmanned air • Vehicles are bio- vehicles in support washed which can As UK bases close in Helmand Province, Commander Joint Force Support, of UK and coalition take up to 24 hours; or are handed over to the Afghan Brigadier Duncan Capps said: “We forces in Afghanistan, National Security Forces (ANSF), and are reducing the capacity, using up the according to the latest statistics. • 400 tonnes of brass the number of British troops reduces, stocks, but we are doing that without cartridge cases Reaper is the UK’s so the associated equipment is being reducing capability. and 100 pallets of only remotely piloted ammunition boxes prepared for removal from theatre or “Even when we were creating Camp aircraft system and have been salvaged; for its next role. Bastion, we were designing it thinking weapons are only A large proportion will find its way about how we would eventually move released by trained • 99 per cent of back to the UK, but not all. Which is out.” pilots. vehicles have been why the process is called redeployment Bases adopted by the ANSF are earmarked for return – and it is well on track. being handed over with all the basics Sub advice to the UK; Minister for Defence Equipment, that keep a base running, such as beds Support and Technology Philip Dunne, and bedding. Bridging equipment Engineering • In the eight months consultancy speaking at DVD, paid tribute to the and Hesco walls are either being to June, 625 vehicles Frazer-Nash will were returned to the work of DE&S. redeployed, sold under the guidance provide safety and UK, with another 300 He said: “I’d just like to say a word of the Disposal Services Authority, environmental ready to make the or two about the challenges that we or disposed of. No specialist and advice on the trip; face in moving from the posture in protected mobility vehicles will be left Future Submarine Afghanistan to a contingent posture behind, said the Brigadier. programme. The • By the end of from 2014 onwards. “We can’t because of security company will help the process 2,720 the MOD to ensure “I pay tribute to colleagues in DE&S issues, but more than that we have vehicles will have advancement past returned to the UK; in particular who have undertaken a committed to only leaving equipment the design review in thoroughly professional exercise in that has a full training package that 2016 on replacement • 300 tonnes of ensuring that we have planned how we can be maintained by the Afghans for of the nuclear lithium batteries are going to get our equipment back, a two-year period. deterrent. Frazer- have been sent back and timetabling it. “More significantly, we are leaving Nash is managing a to the UK; “We have every confidence in the the more simple kit that makes a huge team which includes BMT Isis, Jacobs work that has been done that we will difference which will give the ANSF an • There were 137 UK UK and RB Safety bases; now in central retrieve materiel back to the UK in edge over the insurgents, such as night- Consultants. Helmand there are good shape.” sights and Vallon mine detectors.” only 13. 12 news Sting Ray warhead enters service

DE&S Torpedoes, Tomahawk and “Securing the in-service date ahead advantage in underwater warfare for Harpoon project team has achieved the in- of schedule is a huge achievement on a many years.” service date of a complex torpedo warhead complex programme like this. We worked Torpedoes, Tomahawk and Harpoon programme well ahead of schedule. closely with international partners against leader David Easton said: “This A five-strong ED &S team led by Ray a very demanding warhead specification achievement is a huge credit to everyone Drury, supported by a supplier team and took the weapon through exhaustive involved. My team has worked closely under prime contractor BAE Systems, demonstration trials,” added Mr Drury. with the contractor, sub-contractors achieved acceptance of the Sting Ray “The new shaped-charge warhead is and international partners to implement Mod 1 insensitive munition warhead by designed to defeat the pressure hulls of opportunities within the programme. its customer in Navy Command three the most advanced submarines and we This has benefited all parties and delivered months ahead of the originally planned are confident this will help the weapon an excellent improvement in capability to deadline of next month. maintain the Royal Navy’s combat our customer.” BAE Systems was awarded a contract at around £60 million in 2009 to design and manufacture an insensitive warhead for the existing Mod 1 weapon. Sting Ray is a lightweight anti- submarine torpedo carried by Royal Navy warships and anti-submarine helicopters and has been in service since the 1980s. Mr Drury said: “Equipping the weapon Edinburgh comes full circle with a new warhead, as part of the MOD’s HMS Edinburgh is pictured in Cammell wider insensitive munitions programme, Laird Wet Basin – close to where she was is a huge benefit. In addition to providing launched in 1983 – as a centrepiece to a significant capability enhancement, it the Battle of the Atlantic 70th anniversary provides better protection for personnel events towards the end of May. during storage and operations.” The last of the Type 42s was decommissioned last month. RFA Fort Co-operation with the Royal Rosalie is pictured on the right. Norwegian Navy, which also uses the Sting Ray Mod 1 torpedo, helped ensure the programme met its targets.

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NEWSREEL Complexity made Test school reaches 70

Speakers from simpler thanks to industry joined the MOD and QinetiQ last month to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Empire Test DE&S teamwork Pilots’ School (ETPS). Established in 1943 ETPS trains professionals to lead and deliver trials on all types of fixed and rotary wing civil and military aircraft. Cdr Mark Macleod, Commanding Officer of ETPS, said: “Over the past 70 years we have trained more than 1,650 test pilots and flight test engineers from Intelligence work: bringing together IT systems 26 nationalities. at Wyton, above and right, earned the DE&S-led We will continue to team, below, a Chief of Defence Materiel commendation be at the forefront of developing and delivering relevant flight test training A DE&S team has successfully Relocation – the Programme international partners, other for the MOD and brought a series of complex IT to Rationalise and Integrate government departments, the international systems into one new building for the Defence Intelligence Estate, PRIDE team within Joint Force partners.” The around 700 Defence Intelligence or PRIDE for short – aims to Command and the Joint Forces school operates staff. improve the collection of all types Intelligence Group users. under the Long Personnel began moving of intelligence. Full operating The System of Systems Term Partnering into the Pathfinder Building at capability was achieved last programme approach enabled Agreement between DE&S and QinetiQ. RAF Wyton in January from a month. individual IT systems to be number of sites around the UK The DE&S’ Imagery and introduced and integrated so and Germany. All were in place Geospatial Systems (Image) the total was far greater than the Top turnout by Easter, three months ahead of team led the delivery of the sum of the parts. More than 1,400 schedule. hugely complex and highest risk A final review will be held exhibitors will elements of PRIDE this summer to ensure lessons attend DSEI, the providing new and are fed into the future C4ISR London-based transitioning legacy programme. defence and security IT systems for staff The last staff from the event in September, to do their jobs in the Defence Geospatial Intelligence making it the most substantial so far. new building, while Fusion Centre at Brampton The RAF will play enabling operations moved into the new building in a central role with to continue round March which achieved a DE&S it largest-ever the clock. strategic anchor milestone. contingent. Although the Air Vice-Marshal John Rigby o DSEI pages 17-33 Image System of Defence Intelligence said: of Systems team “PRIDE Wyton is proving to be New courses led the activity, an example of MOD and its people successful delivery operating at their best to deliver A trio of new work- saw contributions a world-beating capability. based distance learning degrees for from DE&S teams “By being clear on serving personnel across intelligence, requirements, benefits,have been launched The System of Systems team, from left: Matthew surveillance, target responsibilities and by the University Rammell (CGI), Steve Gains (Atkins), Alan acquisition and programme structure – of Lincoln with the Stringer (Atkins), Ian Smith (IMAGE leader), Chris reconnaissance managing risk and seizing first people set to Beeson (IMAGE programme manager); John and Information opportunities – we have proved enrole this month. Dickinson (IMAGE), Caroline Maynard (QinetiQ), Systems and what MOD people and defence The new degree Mac McMillan (Atkins), Nick Fyfe (IMAGE), Andy courses are BSc Services, along can do if given the resources Ross (QinetiQ), Andy Wade (CGI) (Hons) in Aerospace with industrial and and freedom to do so.” Engineering and Airworthiness Injured service personnel are being given have signed up to provide sick, injured and Management; access to new sustainable careers thanks to wounded service personnel with exciting Communications Job the launch of the Recovery Career Services. opportunities including working as pit crew Engineering Manufacturers including Aston Martin and at the World Endurance Championships Management; and service Jaguar Land Rover, along with businesses in Le Mans. The exclusive employment Communications such as Barclays, will offer competitive work service will ensure injured troops have the Management. launched placements for injured troops. They join best opportunity to compete in the civilian more than 200 commercial providers who employment market. 14 news

Jim’s vertical landing is a Lightning II eye-opener

Squadron Leader Jim Schofield o The MOD expects to place an order has again praised the capabilities for the first squadron of Lightning of the Lockheed Martin F-35B after II aircraft this autumn, and by completing a vertical landing of the 2020 expected orders would total short takeoff and vertical landing 48 aircraft. Minister for Defence (STOVL) version of the Lightning II. Equipment, Support and Technology After the flight from Naval Air Philip Dunne has told MPs. Station Patuxent River in the US, Sqn The jets would be based at RAF Ldr Schofield said: “The F-35 has Marham and an aircraft carrier would truly revolutionised STOVL flying. routinely have 12 fast jets embarked With legacy types, such as Harrier, for operations whenever she sailed the pilot was always working hard to outside home waters, while retaining land the aircraft onto a hover pad or the capacity to deploy up to the 36 ship. previously planned. “Now with F-35B, at the press of “Five hundred British companies a button the aircraft transforms into are already involved in the ‘short take-off or vertical landing’ programme through fair and open mode whereupon the aircraft can competition. The British defence take off or hover hands-off. This industry is exceptionally well placed means pilots will require less to benefit from any future export training and operating the aircraft opportunities for this fifth-generation will be much safer than legacy types. aircraft.” Hover craft: Jim Schofield's RAF F-35 milestone It’s a fantastic aircraft to fly.” o JSF progress: page 33

Ocean takes on new sewage Carrier combat system system Work has been passes stringent test completed on schedule to prepare installation by Babcock of a first-of-class Major elements of HMS Queen Membrane Bio-Reactor Elizabeth’s combat systems have been (MBR) on HMS Ocean. successfully tested. This represents a significant proportion of The event took place at the the ship’s current upgrade Mission Systems Integration Facility and an integral part of at Portsdown Hill where Aircraft the 15-month overhaul at Carrier Alliance teams, supported by Devonport. the Royal Navy, put the ship’s combat The new MBR replaces management system (tactical and the ship’s existing air traffic control), navigation and 15-year-old sewage treatment system and will bridge, identification friend or foe and be capable of processing the meteorological systems through both waste water and their paces. sewage (black and grey The testing successfully water, galley, laundry, sink demonstrated more than 130 and shower waste). requirements. Most significantly the team was also able to display o Link Microtek has been awarded a four- live data from the site's long range And the last section is on its way year contract for spares, radar on Queen Elizabeth’s combat repairs and other support management systems and air traffic The aft island of Queen Elizabeth passes under the Forth Bridge, for the Azdec mobile control systems. above, on 21st June on its journey from BAE Systems’ Scotstoun infra-red communications Commander Steve Roberts, the yard to Babcock Rosyth. system installed on carrier’s combat system manager, The island, also known as Upper Block 14, is the final section of various Royal Navy ships. said: “This test is a significant the first carrier to be delivered to Rosyth. Azdec provides It will operate as an airport control tower and is the centre of secure, wire-free, milestone in integration of the the flight operations on the ship. Housing 110 compartments, it is short-range voice complex systems that will enable more than 30 metres tall, weighs 750 tonnes and contains more communications, giving HMS Queen Elizabeth to operate than 44,000 metres of cable. personnel the freedom F-35B Lightning II jets and Merlin Aircraft Carrier Alliance Programme Director Ian Booth to roam unhindered from helicopters. said: “The arrival of the aft island is a massive milestone in the their base positions. “Getting all these systems ‘talking’ assembly of HMS Queen Elizabeth. Getting to this point has required The system consists of to each other and exchanging data to a fantastic amount of work from thousands of skilled men and a compact base station, a women. Seeing this section arrive at Rosyth is a proud moment. number of fixed infra- display the aircraft carrier’s air traffic Now, before the year is out, we will complete the assembly.” red antennas, a choice control picture has required a lot of The island was completed ahead of schedule in just 86 weeks. of headsets, operators’ preparation and hard work. Queen Elizabeth is the first carrier to use an innovative design belt-mounted battery “I am very grateful for the of two islands. The forward island has already been erected onto the packs/control units, and willingness and enthusiasm shown by flight deck of the ship in Rosyth and houses the main bridge. Both a central battery-charger all parties involved in this successful islands are designed with the ability to incorporate the other’s role unit. trials activity.” in an emergency, thus increasing the survivability of the ship. news 15

Deterrence and the numbers game

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Air Zone Largest Land Focus “The core appeal of DSEI touches and influences DSEI 2013’s air component will DSEI 2013 will see the largest Land address the front line operational Capability Zone to date which is evolving international defence An international requirements and support functions to provide even more suppliers, content available to the aerospace sector. Outside and diversity. It will include more than audiences spanning air, the east entrance to ExCeL there will 70 dedicated stands featuring leading land and sea. With our be the largest air display ever, with an players in the global industry, ranging outdoor exhibition area featuring the from prime contractors to niche specialist enhanced VIP and delegations latest aerospace capabilities to include suppliers such as BAE Systems, Daimler, programme, there is no tour de force operational platforms such as the General Dynamics, Jankel Armouring, Eurofighter Typhoon multi-role combat JCB, Land Rover, Patria, Rheinmetall and doubt that DSEI is the must- aircraft. Supacat. attend event in 2013. It offers The Air Zone has grown notably in the The vehicle display area is being last few years and 2013 will showcase expanded this year following its success a unique blend of displaying an impressive variety of exhibiting in 2011 where more than 70 per cent of the latest innovative aerospace companies, ranging from visitors attended. Exhibitors already primes such as GE Aviation, Raytheon signed up include: MBDA Nexter, Pearson developments as well as and Rolls-Royce through to supply chain Engineering (displaying the PEROCC), providers, which include Aerotron, Selex ES (showing the Mastiff), Iveco, networking in a wide range Avalex, AT Engine Controls, Hale Renault Defence and Streit Group. of themed conferences and Hamilton, Helisota, National Air Cargo, theatre areas to discuss key Newbow Aerospace, Softcom Plus and Naval Zone Tek-Tite. developments in the military- The Royal Air Force is also showing DSEI is working closely with various its support for the exhibition. Recently related arena,” nations in providing more variety and a Royal Air Force spokesperson said; higher numbers of visiting warships this “Royal Air Force senior leaders, and some September, but to date DSEI has secured of our youngest and brightest personnel, Duncan Reid. a K-130 Class Corvette from the German shall be fully integrated within the event DSEI Event Director, Navy, a Holland Class Corvette from the as the RAF and industry forge ever-closer Royal Netherlands Navy, Two Swedish mutual respect in our common agenda of Koster Class MCMVs, a Type 23 Frigate security and prosperity.” and River Class OPV from the Royal Navy and a ROK KDX-2 Destroyer with a Chun Jee Logistic Support ship in attendance. This year’s event will also stage its most extensive waterborne demonstration programme incorporating an expanded marina and in depth scenarios, encompassing current and future threats to maritime security and naval warfare.

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The 2010 Strategic Defence and Security work. It will be capable of operating not materialise for a complete, or partial Review confirmed that the Type 26 independently for significant periods, or T26 GCS package there will almost Global Combat Ship (GCS) would begin as part of a task group. With a common certainly be export opportunities for the replacing the Type 23 frigates as soon as acoustically quiet hull it is envisaged that systems destined for T26. These systems, possible after 2020. the UK T26 GCS will be delivered in Anti- particularly those being de-risked Alongside adaptability to meet Submarine Warfare (ASW) and General through T23 Capability Sustainment the future demands of the maritime Purpose variants. Programme (CSP) such as the Sea Ceptor environment, affordability, flexibility, Based upon this core common platform Missile System, Artisan Medium Range interoperability and exportability are all (the platform without its combat and (997) Radar, UAT EW System and 2087 critical features of this programme. The propulsion systems) and without Sonar, have real export potential in the T26 GCS programme is currently in its driving costs into the UK procurement shorter term. assessment phase, with the results of this programme, potential export versions phase due by the middle of this decade of the GCS could be delivered in three but the current planning assumption is variants – Anti-Submarine Warfare, for a class of 13 ships. It is anticipated Multi-Mission and Air Defence. that T26 GCS will be in service with Bilateral conversations are ongoing the Royal Navy into the middle of this with a number of potential international century and beyond. partners to explore opportunities for co- The T26 GCS will be a multi-mission operation. Even where a partnership does warship designed for joint and multinational operations across the full spectrum of warfare, including complex combat operations, counter piracy, humanitarian and disaster relief 22 dsei Hawk – RAF mainstay with a foot firmly in the future

Hawk aircraft have been the Valley delivers the most advanced fast jet instructors, simulators and courseware mainstay of the MOD’s fast jet training training programme in the world. to deliver the fast jet training service to aircraft fleet for decades and are also “At the core of it, the Hawk’s UK aircrew at RAF Valley. used by the world-renowned RAF Red advanced cockpit closely resembles Current assessment is that the output Arrows display team and by the civilian- that of our current and future combat standard from UKMFTS FJ Phase IV piloted Royal Navy’s Fleet Requirement aircraft, which will reduce the time training is a good match to the entry Air Direction Unit (FRADU). required to convert to flying an standard for F-35 Operational Conversion The older TMk1 Hawk continues to operational aircraft, be that Typhoon, Unit, so there are clear opportunities for fulfil valuable duties with the two RAF Tornado or the Lightning II. collaboration with north European F-35 squadrons as well as the Red Arrows and “The live flying at RAF Valley, on the users and the US. FRADU. The latest model of Hawk, the Hawk T2, is supported by an increasing As many as 20 aircraft have been TMk2, now equips a squadron at RAF range of synthetic training on the available on the line on some days, which Valley on Anglesey. ground. This makes every flying hour from a fleet of 24 is impressive. To meet The first four pilots have graduated more productive and makes this entire the maximum capacity for MFTS of 9,200 from the UK’s new advanced United programme even more cost effective for hours per year, only 16 or 17 would be Kingdom Military Flying Training the United Kingdom.” needed. System (UKMFTS) fast jet training The Hawk TMk2 aircraft was course, on the TMk2, in a major designed and manufactured by BAE milestone for this fast jet training Systems and delivered to RAF Valley programme and the new aircraft. between 2009 and 2011. Development and The next course, with two Royal Navy manufacture is complete. The aircraft is Hawk training at RAF Valley , part of the UK and four Royal Air Force pilots, will well liked in the user community and is Military Flying Training System, is as realistic graduate next month. considered to be a successful acquisition. as it can be In a ceremony at RAF Valley, the The Hawk TMk2 is within the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal scope of the UKMFTS programme. Sir Stephen Dalton, praised the efforts UKMFTS training service partner, of the four Royal Air Force pilots of Ascent, integrates the Hawk Advanced Fast Jet Training Course 001. TMk2 platforms, He said: “The pilots who graduated today can be proud of what they have achieved as the pioneers of this new advanced training system, the Hawk T2, and can look forward with confidence that, following their conversion to operational aircraft, they will very soon take on their roles on Royal Air Force front line squadrons. “Having completed the course on the new Hawk they are some of the best trained pilots to graduate from UK fast jet training. Royal Air Force dsei 23 More backbone for the Navy’s workhorses Type 23 – an effective warship for an ever-changing world

he Type 23 Frigate, the backbone of the Royal Before and after: Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll, above, and in Navy, is changing. Originally designed as a North a computer generated image of how she might look after TAtlantic submarine hunter, the class has evolved her sustainment programme. A major difference is the into an effective general purpose warship. disappearance of her Seawolf missile guidance radars To ready the frigate force for the ever changing world in which it operates, a number of major new systems have been developed and are being integrated within the class – the Frigate Capability Sustainment Programme – ensuring the ships remain a force to be reckoned with for the coming decades. The new ground-breaking air defence system Sea Ceptor (developed with MBDA) will replace Seawolf, offering greater capability, with a uniquely low installation footprint and reduced cost of ownership. The new Artisan 3D radar (RT997) offers a significant improvement in situational awareness for both air and surface, which, coupled with the new DNA(2) Command System and Shared Computing Environment puts the command firmly in control of the battlespace. The MSI automatic small calibre gun enhances the ship’s surface defence abilities and further contributes to the platform’s sensor suite with two new electro-optic directors. Additionally the introduction of an infra red search and track system and data fusion engine will further improve the situational awareness to the ship’s warfare team. The underwater world hasn’t been neglected, with a programme of work delivering the latest Thales 2087 towed array sonar and a technology refresh for the S2050 hull-mounted sonar. This complements the Merlin helicopter, collectively ensuring the frigate remains at the forefront of anti-submarine warfare. Finally, to support these enhanced systems, the ship’s infrastructure will change too. New diesel engines, generators and conversion equipment will be fitted, ensuring that there’s enough clean power available and as a by-product reducing the ship’s fuel use. 24 dsei Olympic-sized capability of StarStreak StarStreak High Velocity Missile is the world’s fastest very-short-range weapon. Its peak velocity of over Mach 3 means it can cover a kilometre in less than a second and is ideally suited to fast attack and rapid pop-up targets. Targeting and full control of the three dart missiles is maintained by the operator, via the use of a projected laser information field, throughout the entire engagement. StarStreak can be deployed by Shoulder Launch (SL), Lightweight Multiple Launcher (LML), and Self Propelled (SP) vehicle-mounted platforms.

For London 2012, LMLs were deployed on high rise rooftops overlooking the Olympic Stadium, providing protection for the whole Olympic Park. The system was co-ordinated using the Air Defence Alerting Device (ADAD) to offer early detection and warning against any potential air threats. The UK has both the man-portable SL and LML systems and the self-propelled vehicle-based system for StarStreak currently in service. Following the award of the Air Defence Availability Project to Thales UK in 2008, the support of all the UK’s StarStreak High Veolocity Missile equipment is guaranteed until 2020. This availability-based contract also involved the development of a new fire control capability for the system, together with automatic target tracking and a new standard of missile. StarStreak is very much at the forefront of UK air defence, and Thales UK is seeing significant interest from overseas customers in the various deployment systems; including RapidRanger system, a lightweight highly-automated vehicle-based weapon system capable of delivering a rapid reaction response to threats from the air. dsei 25

“Support of StarStreak is a major part of the work of the DE&S Lightweight and Olympic-sized capability Medium Attack Systems project team. This system has been in the MOD inventory for more than 20 years and we expect to continue to support it into the future. In of StarStreak particular, we were very pleased to see the system, and it’s Air Defence Alerting Device, deployed successfully in support of the Olympics in 2012” Steve Waller deputy team leader

Pictures: Thales UK 26 dsei Typhoon – unlimited potential The RAF now has four operational Typhoon squadrons and during the last year received its 100th production aircraft with deliveries of Tranche 2 concluding later this year

The first of 40 RAF Tranche 3 the world where air forces are seeking Typhoons started electromagnetic testing to move to the next generation of air earlier this year and deliveries to the RAF capability. are expected to start before the end of Four Typhoons deployed to Malaysia this financial year. earlier this year to help demonstrate the Since DSEI2011 the aircraft has aircraft to the Malaysian authorities, who more than demonstrated its multi-role wish to replace some existing fighter capabilities on operations in support of aircraft. The aircraft took part in an the UN over Libya when it worked with exercise to mark the 40th anniversary of coalition allies to enforce a no fly zone, in the Five Power Defence Arrangements continuing to provide air defence for the with Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and UK and also during the London Olympics New Zealand and put on an impressive in 2012 providing security as part of a display at the Langkawa Lima air show. wider task force. The aircraft’s military capabilities have Typhoon has also demonstrated its eye- continued to develop with 6 Squadron, catching capabilities on deployments, the RAF’s lead multi-role formation, including the Falkland Islands where the dropping guided Paveway II bombs aircraft provides air defence capability, earlier this year. and on multinational exercises, most Agreement on the installation of the recently in the United Arab Emirates. Drop 2 upgrade across the Tranche 1 fleet The Typhoon user family has now has also been reached, and the Meteor grown to seven national air forces with beyond visual range air-to-air missile the announcement that the Sultanate of was successfully launched from Typhoon Oman is to purchase 12 aircraft from as part of the Future Enhancements BAES. Flight Test Programme. Prime Minister David Cameron Future technological advances welcomed the news of Oman’s decision. continue to play an important role in the He said: “Oman’s choice of Typhoon development and production of Typhoon recognises the capabilities of this and, as a result of the Strategic Defence versatile aircraft and its long term and Security Review’s confirmation in potential to stay at the forefront of 2010 that Typhoon would form part of the military capability for many years. Oman UK’s future fast jet force, further weapon will be a valued member of the growing Typhoon family.” Typhoon is also competing in a number of combat air export competitions around

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upgrades are now under consideration benefits to the UK, providing thousands to enable the aircraft to employ a greater of highly skilled engineering jobs in variety of air-to-ground munitions along aerospace, both within large defence with a commitment to assess a new companies and across the wider electronically scanned radar in future. supply chain, including at the Typhoon The Typhoon aircraft is based on a maintenance facility at RAF Coningsby. common requirement, agreed by the The UK’s aerospace industry is well four partner nations (UK, Germany, Italy placed to continue performing significant and Spain), with joint development and work required for updates of Typhoon’s production undertaken by two prime capability and to service exports of contractors, Eurofighter GmbH (for the Typhoon. weapon system) and Eurojet Turbo GmbH BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce are (for the engines). taking an increasing role in long-term Both prime contractors are consortia contracts to implement more efficient and composed of Eurofighter or Eurojet integrated arrangements for current and partner companies from each of the future national support provision of the participating nations. In the UK’s case, Typhoon fleet. Last year BAE Systems these are BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce. was awarded a £446 million contract for The Typhoon programme brings five years of support to the RAF Typhoon significant economic and industrial force. MILITARY BUILDINGS dsei 29

The AgustaWestland Wildcat helicopter, right, is a versatile small helicopter with a range of potential uses including Adaptability until 2040 maritime attack, surveillance and battlefield command and control. service until the 2040s. The UK has procured 62 Wildcat The adaptability of aircraft – 34 Mk1 Army Variants and the Wildcat to provide 28 Mk2 Maritime Attack for the Royal both maritime and land Navy. The aircraft has also enjoyed some helicopter capabilities early success on the international market within one airframe was with a sale recently announced to South an essential requirement Korea. of the programme from the The Wildcat’s predecessor, Lynx, has beginning. been a strong export for UK and variants The Wildcat will are operated by around 14 countries perform a range of across the world including UK, France, tasks on the battlefield Germany, South Korea and Denmark. including reconnaissance, The UK has played a full and active transportation of troops role in this international user community and materiel, and provision through the auspices of the successful of force protection, and Multi-Lateral Lynx Support Committee represents a significant and plans to do similar for Wildcat as the increase in capability over international programme develops in the the existing Lynx aircraft. years ahead. The aircraft has a more The Wildcat helicopter is a powerful engine allowing replacement for the ageing Lynx fleets it to be flown in extreme operated by the Royal Navy (Mk8) and conditions all year round. the Army (Mk7 and 9A). The programme It is also equipped with was initiated by the MOD in 2002, and a more robust and easily AgustaWestland was confirmed as prime maintained fuselage contractor in 2006. structure, a high tech Wildcat was unveiled to the public interactive cockpit display, at the Farnborough Air Show in July enhanced crash protection 2012 and initial deliveries to the MOD in and survivability, an May 2012 were of the Army Helicopter advanced electro optical sensor and carry Sting Ray torpedoes, a door- Mk1 variant. The Royal Navy variant, a new radar system that provides 360 mounted 0.5 inch heavy machine gun Helicopter Maritime Attack (HMA) Mk2 degree surveillance. and new light and heavy variants of the is now being introduced into service The Wildcat HMA Mk2 will also Future Anti-Surface Guided Weapon and the Wildcat is due to continue in Missiles.

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DSEI 2013 will showcase the land environment. soldier, vehicle and base integration. and demonstrate the full capabilities of In late 2010, the MOD confirmed a DSEI exhibitor Selex ES provided prime interoperability and LOSA. contract with General Dynamics Land leadership and management for a cross- Systems-Force Protection Europe (GDLS- industry delivery team, including both large White Paper FPE) to supply 200 new patrol vehicles to and smaller companies. Selex ES is working be known as Foxhound, the British name with the MOD and its industry partners to take In 2012, the UK Government issued to replace Ocelot. Unlike mine-protected the programme forward within a multi-year its White Paper entitled National Security vehicles based on an existing commercial construct; its continued support is aimed at Through Technology, which is an explicit chassis, Foxhound incorporates modular reducing both through-life costs and improved part of “the process of transforming both the flexibility and a unique design integrating operational effectiveness. Ministry of Defence itself and the UK Armed V-hull, blast-protection technology with a In addition to RED, the MOD, in Forces, as embodied in the vision of Future demountable protected crew pod that allows partnership with industry, concluded a flight Force 2020.” multiple configurations for different roles. trial in March 2013 to test and demonstrate In a section dedicated to open systems In April 2013, DSEI exhibitor Ricardo an integrated defensive aids system and the modular approach, the document received an order from prime contractor “open architecture.” Selex ES led a team emphasised this topic’s importance for GDLS-FPE (GDUK is a DSEI Platinum comprising fellow DSEI exhibitors BAE defence acquisition: “Open systems enable Sponsor) for assembly of 76 additional Systems North America, QinetiQ and Thales. us to join together and use equipment that vehicles, bringing the total Foxhound fleet This architecture enables aircraft sensors was made in different times and places, thus size ordered to date to 376; all vehicles and countermeasures to be fitted more easily, creating more scope for upgrading and easing are assembled by Ricardo at its specially- allowing rapid enhancement to the protection interoperability with new capabilities. designed UK production line, commissioned of front-line aircraft against future and more Further, they allow the use and in 2011. challenging threats, with increased agility and replacement of high-volume generic through-life cost-effectiveness. components within systems, opening up RED research “With its international reach, DSEI opportunities for off-the-shelf components.” will attract a vibrant cross-section of The Government also highlighted the In 2012, the MOD awarded a contract key stakeholders involved in defence for a new programme transformation around the world,” confirmed providing innovative DSEI Event Director, Duncan Reid. “Many integration in the land of the principles in interoperability and environment. The first LOSA demand teaming partnerships and phase of LOSA Research, collaborations. DSEI 2013 offers a unique Experimentation and opportunity to network within a global context Development (RED) was and discuss key trends in this innovative conducted successfully domain.” DSEI will be at ExCeL London from 10th- 13th September www.dsei.co.uk news 33

The shape of things to come: a US F-35 perfoms short take offs and vertical landings on the American aircraft carrier USS Wasp

Brits take the lead on landing

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond Defence Secretary Philip Hammond is one of few to has become one of only a small number of people from the UK to witness an F-35B see a British F-35 pilot perform a vertical landing. Lightning II aircraft perform a vertical landing. Nic Guffogg of DE&S’ Lightning team reports Mr Hammond was at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland, home to the development test phase of the F-35 dependent on this programme and some nations, the value to UK industry for programme. of the technology that has gone into the production alone is estimated in the order He saw the aircraft, piloted by British aircraft has been developed in the UK,” he of £30 billion between 2009-36, and will test pilot Pete Wilson, take off and, after said. account for more than 24,500 UK jobs. a short flight, enter a low hover where it “Defence programmes generally, The media continued on to Eglin Air remained steady for two minutes to show and this is one of the most important Force Base in Florida where operational off its stability in that position, before ones, typically sustain the high end of testing of the F-35 is taking place. Eglin descending to the runway. The UK will is home to the UK’s first two F-35 be buying the short take-off, vertical aircraft, BK-1 and BK-2, the first two landing (STOVL) version of the aircraft UK operational pilots, and the UK’s first to operate both from land and the new 13 F-35 aircraft maintainers. British Queen Elizabeth aircraft carriers. operational pilot Lt Cdr Ian Tidball then After the display, Mr Hammond joined two of his colleagues flying F-35s chatted to programme staff and fielded across the cloudy skies of Florida. questions from the media. On the landing After his flight Lt Cdr Tidball praised he said: “It was fantastic to see it happen. the jet: “The Lightning II is a great Like everybody else, I’ve seen the videos aircraft to fly,” he said. “It’s extremely of vertical landings on USS Wasp. But responsive with a lot of thrust. The fly-by- this is the first time I’ve seen the aircraft wire system makes it simple to fly which in person landing and it was flown by a means the pilot is freed up to concentrate British pilot.” on the objectives of the mission.” Mr Hammond also reinforced the importance of the programme to UK industry. “Thousands of jobs Below: the UK's first two F-35Bs are in the UK are pictured at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida our engineering industry and high Far left: Lt Cdr Tidball at Eglin end development skills and it is crucially important for us to keep that skill base together. The F-35 programme, together with our own Typhoon fighter jet programme, support the skills base and the top end of our engineering industry, and we want to keep it that way.” UK industry provides approximately 15 per cent by value of each F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to be built. With plans for more than 3,000 aircraft across the nine partner 34 aircrew New kit keeps aircrew ahead of the game

Boots, glasses, contact lenses and body armour are designed for comfort, efficiency and safety

ilots and aircrew have been quick process and the ability to configure to praise a host of new equipment the pockets is great. It’s quick and Pintroduced by DE&S to make easy to put on too, which is especially life easier and safer in UK military important when you need to get aircraft. New body armour, combat airborne in a hurry.” boots and eyewear will be provided to Contact lenses and a new style of all pilots and aircrew under a series glasses for aircrew whose vision of contracts signed by DE&S worth needs correction will also be delivered around £11 million. under a £3 million contract with ASE The Body Armour and Load Corporate Eyewear, based in Bodiam, Carriage System is an aircrew jacket East Sussex. which can carry soft and hard armour Designed with flexible polymer plates. It is designed to enable the arms the lightweight rimless glasses user to attach pouches which are used will be introduced to integrate with to store essential kit such as a radio, existing equipment such as helmets ammunition and pistol. A lifejacket and oxygen masks. option is also available and has an And, for the first time, all aircrew optional winch hook to be used for will be given the option of wearing emergency rescues. contact lenses where appropriate – an It has been bought under a £6 option only previously available to a million contract with UK import limited number of pilots. firm Level Peaks Associates, based Finally two styles of new aircrew in Hereford, and will be delivered to boots are being introduced. crews later this year. Designed with a flexible sole Glasses, contact lenses and boots the boots will provide enhanced are also among the new kit. sensitivity for use with control pedals RAF Flight Sergeant Baz Reynolds, and offer more comfort. a Puma crewman who tested the new body armour, said: “The level of ballistic protection offered by the new body armour is fantastic. Fitting and adjusting the jacket is a simple

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Crews will be able to chose from either a black boot suitable for temperate weather conditions or a sand coloured boot designed for use in desert and hot weather conditions. RAF Flight Lieutenant Calum Law, who trialled the new boots, said: “The boots perform really well. You can feel so much more through the soles than other boots that it really helps with accurate braking and rudder control. Outside the cockpit, they are good too because they give better grip and ankle support.” They will be delivered under a £2 million contract with Turkish company Yakupoglu AS. Bill Mears, Aircrew Escape and Survival Equipment team lead for DE&S, said the new equipment was a response to advances in technology and updates in threat

Bill Mears, Aircrew Escape and Survival Equipment team lead for DE&S said:

“It is essential that we analysis. The body armour, for continue to take advantage instance, incorporates new plates covering more of the body than of advances in technology in previous equipment while the new spectacles would effectively providing kit for our aircrews integrate with other head equipment, vital for those who wear and I am delighted that are a flying helmet and have a key role in safe operation of aircraft. “We are committed to now able to deliver new and improving the safety and survivability of our personnel," enhanced equipment to the he said. “It is essential that we continue to take advantage Armed Forces.” of advances in technology in providing kit for our aircrews and I am delighted that we are now able to deliver new and enhanced equipment to the Armed Forces.” 36 sensors ‘Eyes and ears’ contract keeps ships and submarines on the lookout

aintaining the eyes and ears of the Royal Navy’s fleet of ships Mand submarines will continue to be done by a joint DE&S/industry team from Abbey Wood after a new multi- million pound contract was signed which will sustain 530 defence jobs across the UK. The £600 million Sensor Support Optimisation Project will provide a decade of maintenance and repair for 17 different systems across the fleet including Astute, Trafalgar and Vanguard submarines as well as the Type 45 destroyers, Type 23 frigates and the Hunt and Sandown class minehunting ships. The new project (SSOP) builds on the success of Thales UK’s Contractor Logistics Support contract, originally signed in 2003, which has provided Pen to paper: Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology Philip Dunne signs the support to the Royal Navy’s sonar and contract with Thales UK chief executive Victor Chavez Picture: David Tucker electronic warfare systems for the past ten years. Under the terms of SSOP the in- jobs in Glasgow, Manchester, Somerset service support contract has now been and Crawley in West Sussex. A further extended to include all of the Royal 300 jobs will be secured through the UK Navy’s submarine visual systems, supply chain. including periscopes for the Vanguard Under this new contractual and Trafalgar submarines and the non- arrangement, DE&S will make an hull-penetrating optronic masts for the estimated saving of around £140 million Astute submarines, previously supported over the ten-year period. under separate contract arrangements Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence with Thales UK’s optronics business in Equipment, Support and Technology, Glasgow. signed the contract during a visit to This means Thales is now providing Thales headquarters in Crawley. significant in-service support to the ‘eyes He said: “This contract is good news and ears’ of the submarine fleet, as well for the MOD and UK industry. Not only as across the major surface sonar and will it secure more than 500 jobs across electronic warfare systems. the UK, while delivering savings of The contract will secure 230 Thales £140 million to the taxpayer. It will also sensors 37

UK, said: “This contract recognises the value that can be achieved and the savings that can be delivered through a long-term services agreement. It also reflects the successful way in which Thales UK has delivered the required outputs over the past ten years. This project refines that approach to optimise performance over the next ten years, and reinforces our positive well-established relationship with the Royal Navy.” During the previous support contract, the levels of equipment availability improved and overall savings in the cost of support achieved. The new SSOP contract builds on this experience and Engineers working on Sonar 2087 success, from the outset delivering Pictures: Thales UK further savings to the MOD while continuing to deliver high levels of available and serviceable equipment. provide essential support for the combat Major suppliers to Thales include J+S equipment that helps give the Royal Ltd (Barnstaple, Devon), MacTaggart Navy’s fleet of ships and submarines a Scott (Loanhead, Scotland), Atlas vital technological edge wherever they Elektronik UK (Newport, South Wales are based in the world.” and Winfrith, Dorset), Parkburn Ltd Vice Admiral Sir Andrew Mathews, (Telford, Shropshire), AB Precision “This will provide essential DE&S’ Chief of Materiel (Fleet), added: (Poole) and Defence Support Group “Securing support for this combat (Sealand, Flintshire). Thales UK will support for the combat equipment, the electronic eyes and ears support the project from its sites in equipment that helps give of our fleet of submarines and surface Templecombe, Cheadle Heath, Glasgow warships, is key to ensuring that the and Crawley, where ongoing development the Royal Navy’s fleet of Royal Navy will continue to be able to of these important systems will enable ships and submarines a vital protect the UK’s interests wherever they yet further improvements to be made in may be.” the levels of capability and availability. technological edge wherever The contract will be run through they are based in the world.” the Equipment Support team, which is a joint MOD/Thales UK team. This is augmented by several Thales and J+S Ltd Philip Dunne, waterfront engineers in the naval bases at Portsmouth, Plymouth and Faslane who Minister for Defence Equipment, together ensure that specialist technical Support and Technology advice and support is provided whenever it is needed to ensure the continued availability of the sensor systems at home “You don’t need sonar to and overseas. Victor Chavez, chief executive of Thales hear, or a periscope to see, or electronic surveillance equipment to sense that this contract is good news. Good news for Thales and good news for the Royal Navy.”

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Marines move into Tamar Bays make ready to take

Royal Marines of 539 Assault Squadron, previously based at on multi-national tasks Turnchapel, Plymstock, have completed their final move of personnel, Equipment removed from equipment and fast decommissioned Type 22 frigates is to be fitted assault boats into their new home at Royal to three Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships so they can Marines Tamar in operate in a multi-national task force. Devonport. The Tactical Data Link 16 system will RM Tamar is a provide near ‘real time’ shared situational £30 million project awareness for embarked battle staff on board combining operational RFAs Cardigan Bay, Mounts Bay and Lyme Bay. and training units of small boats, landing Naval Command tasked DE&S’ Situational craft and hovercraft Awareness Command and Control delivery operated by Royal team to do the work, with the first system Marines. installed on Cardigan Bay, pictured right, One building will while on station in Bahrain. provide headquarters “Deployment of an SACC civil servant and while a second large contracted personnel from BAE Systems to building will house engineering workshops, an operational area was essential owing to the with hard-standing and urgency of the project,” said Link 16 project a slipway. manager Rob O’Donnell. The project was “This is not normal SACC business but, overseen by the after great effort from the commercial team, Defence Infrastructure logistic hurdles were overcome allowing the Organisation and capability to be delivered to meet the short carried out by Debut Services (South West) timescales of the end user’s requirement.” to build new waterfront The same project team will be carrying out facilities in North Yard acceptance trials for the other two Bay class including a marina, jetty ships. Both will be upgraded by the end of the and waterside services. year while alongside in Falmouth. Air Safety Management Training Course

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Air Vice-Marshal Peter Ewen, Director of the Harrier Future pictured right,has taken up his Integrated Support Team at RAF post as the new DE&S Director Wyton before moving on to lead Air Support, responsible for on the Harrier Transformation procurement and through life Programme and Depth support of the MOD’s large Organisation. aircraft fleets, air commodity In October 2005 he equipment and flight simulation. transferred to the Air Refuelling Can you do more? He said “I am delighted to and Communications Project have been appointed as Director Team gaining promotion to Air Air Support. Having already Commodore in 2008. served three tours in Air Support He then transferred to Abbey I am very much looking forward Wood as the Nimrod project It’s a question we to working with the team in team leader before taking often get asked meeting the exciting challenges on the Head Air Intelligence, and opportunities that we face.” Surveillance, Target Acquisition by our customers Chief of Materiel (Air), Air and Reconnaissance role in 2011 Marshal Simon Bollom, said: “I responsible for Sentry, Sentinel as they look to am delighted to have Peter join taking forward this challenging and Airseeker projects. achieve better the DE&S Senior Management portfolio.” Promotion to Air-Vice Team. His in-depth knowledge Air Vice-Marshal Ewen’s Marshal last January saw him value by integrating of the business from previous career has included tours at RAF take up a short posting as Chief a wider range of appointments in DE&S and more Brize Norton, RAF Brampton of Staff Support and Executive specifically in the Air Support and RAF Wittering. His previous Officer in Air Command before solutions into their returning to Abbey Wood. Directorate will be invaluable in roles in DE&S include Project support contracts.

With almost 70 different services DE&S Talk to the Board is within our current portfolio, including stores and logistics, administration, airfield ‘Live’ at Abbey Wood support, construction, maintenance, cleaning Members of the DE&S Board n Recruitment: recruiting n White Paper ‘Better and catering to name held a second Talk to the Board the skills DE&S is short of. Defence Acquisition’: reference a few, we can deliver ‘Live’ session at Abbey Wood on to the instability between a solution for even the 14th June providing staff with n Acquisition Operating deliverer and requester, a most complex of defence the opportunity to engage face Framework: removal of balanced defence budget and requirements - from to face and ask questions on some information and the more stable programme and support, infrastructure any topic that was of concern or need to identify a sponsor getting forecasting more and equipment solutions interest to them. for publishing requirements/ accurate. to management and Vice Admiral Sir Andrew information. Director Technical consultancy services. Mathews, Chief of Materiel acknowledged the potential n Car parking/traffic: (Fleet), said: “I would certainly disconnect since transfer of alleviating the build-up of Whilst we can provide a encourage staff to attend these morning traffic at Abbey Wood wide range of standalone events. It’s an opportunity to Hosting Board members by opening another gate and services to meet an meet the Board in a relatively operating a one-way system in 14th June immediate need, we relaxed environment and hear and out of car parks depending look to integrate a our views on current and topical • Vice Admiral Sir Andrew on the time of day. issues.” Mathews – Chief of Materiel solution for the long Air Vice-Marshal Julian Fleet; Feedback from staff has also term; factoring in the • Simon Cholerton – Chief of many different facets Young, Director Technical, Staff; been positive. added: “This was my first ‘Live’ • Air Vice-Marshal Julian Young One attendee from the of multi-site, multi- event since arriving six months – Director Technical Chief of Staff area said: “I was discipline operations to ago and it was interesting to hear pleasantly surprised at how open provide the right support from staff outside my Directorate the Board members were in their that delivers added of issues and challenges they are the AOF’s management from responses and their willingness value. experiencing in their day-to-day DE&S to MOD Centre, and said to take issues away for further duties. he planned a process to ‘bridge consideration. Breadth of service “As a Board, I consider it the gap’ and ensure DE&S had “Although I recognised capability is vital... our role to help resolve these sound operating procedures. all the panel members, these but we believe the real issues and make changes where opportunities provide an insight value happens when n required.” New Performance into the different personalities the right services work Questions to the Board Management arrangements: that make up our Board.” together. members covered topical issues senior management involvement Sessions will be held including: in setting objectives and dealing quarterly at Abbey Wood. The with issues including civilian next one is on 30th October. n Early release: posts versus line managers shying away Others are planned at people, achieving targets set, from the ‘difficult’ conversations Corsham (15th July) and forecasting outflow and loss of when staff are not performing as Portsmouth (31st July), www.interserve.com skills. well as they should. advertised locally. 40 news

Britain’s fleet of Merlin HC3 helicopters have carried out their final operations in Afghanistan, after nearly Merlin’s Afghan task complete four years of support to British Forces. The Merlins have flown more than 18,000 hours in the dust and heat of Helmand – moving more than 7,900 tonnes of kit and stores and transporting more than 130,000 personnel during that time. But the number of UK bases in Helmand Province has fallen – from 137 in 2010 to about a dozen this year – meaning fewer helicopters are needed to support them. The requirement for helicopters in theatre has fallen by around 40 per cent in the past three years. The Merlin fleet and its crews can be returned to the UK. Gp Capt Frazer Nicholson, Commander of the Joint Aviation Group based in Camp Bastion, said: “Merlin helicopters have proved capable Workhorse: a Merlin delivers supplies in Afghanistan air assets that have tirelessly moved personnel and equipment in a really demanding environment. “Camp Bastion is nearly 3,000 feet Antibiotics for the Forces – the need for speed above sea level, dusty, and over 40 The MOD is looking for innovative ways to different environments across the world and degrees in the summer. That environment speed up development of antibiotics which to protect against biological warfare. is incredibly tough on all helicopters but could support the UK’s Armed Forces. The Centre is looking for short-term, Such development is often lengthy proof-of-concept research proposals for the Merlins have fared well.” with a high risk of failure so the Centre for innovative techniques, tools and approaches After their return to RAF Benson Defence Enterprise is seeking fresh ideas to the early stages of antimicrobial drug the Merlins will join the rest of the from industry and academia. development. Merlin Force moving to Joint Helicopter The MOD has a particular interest as The call for proposals from industry Command’s Royal Navy Commando it could protect Forces against bacterial and academia will close on Thursday, 29th Helicopter Force. pathogens which they might be exposed to in August.

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John Taylor, the MOD’s Chief Information Officer, addressed DE&S managers and information Advertisement professionals at a lunchtime seminar at Abbey Wood on 30th May, one of a series run by the Defence Academy under the Defence Transformation programme. Mr Taylor, pictured left, outlined challenges the MOD faces in the world of information technology and the financial and commercial constraints associated with information and communication technologies. He outlined how the MOD is addressing these challenges to improve coherence, performance and end user experience. In his summing up, Mr Taylor said: “There remain considerable challenges in the information and communication technology enablement of modern Transformed MOD business but there are also huge opportunities for us to grasp.” will face information PowerPoint slides are available and to register interest in viewing the video recording from Defence challenge Academy, e-mail [email protected] Trials take the heat out of replenishment at sea

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RFA delivery ship structure that Operational Readiness Training includes a 25-metre steel mast Also delivering calibration to all a as part of the delivery system Left: trials underway at that connects the platforms HMS Raleigh navigation systems for the MoD together with a tensioned wire to carry the replenishment loads between ships. Sailors will use the facility to learn transferring fuel, munitions and general stores from one ship to another while Six large stand-alone training we provide must be of afloat which can take place in diesel generators, supplied by the highest standard. all weather conditions, day or Aggreko, will provide the 2.5mw “This demonstrator will night. of electricity to enable the allow us to develop safe operating It also includes the new Heavy system to operate with a motion procedures for the new range of

Replenishment At Sea (HRAS) simulator system. heavy replenishment equipment Support to technology demonstrator Commodore David that will be fitted to future RFA system which is being used Preston, Head of Commercially ships. to test new RAS equipment Supported Shipping at DE&S, “On completion of the to provide uprated capability said: “Replenishment at sea demonstrator trials the facility irfield for the new Queen Elizabeth is a very important capability will be converted to provide the carriers transferring loads up to and allows ships to remain on most up to date training system five tonnes at a high tempo. operations for long periods with for replenishment operations in The new equipment will no additional support. the world.” allow for around 1,000 tonnes of “It is also one of the most The training facility is on vital supplies to be transferred hazardous seamanship tasks schedule to be fully operational in one evolution – more than the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet next year and will provide RAS www.cobham.com double the current weight load. Auxiliary engages in and so the training for the next 25 years. 42 news

The Policy, Strategy and A view from Base Camp Parliamentary ‘Having moved to DE&S very short period. following each lecture, there profession Secretariat after three years An example of one of the were opportunities during in Finance, I applied for a practical exercises was a mock breaks to chat. Emphasis was launched place on the PSP Base Camp to National Security Council to on developing a network of PSP ground myself in this new and tackle the rise in cyber crime. people you could call on for last year unfamiliar world. I arrived at Each individual was allocated help in your day job, but also for College on the Monday with a government department to development opportunities or to develop little real concept of what Policy, represent, half an hour was advice on future job moves. people within Strategy and Parliamentary allowed for inter-departmental It is also a real professions actually meant, but engagement and then a Council demonstration of the the cadre. left on the Friday with this gap meeting was held to reach a commitment of senior staff in my knowledge filled and a consensus. It brought to light to the PSP cause. Speakers, The Defence new appreciation for the sheer just how many players there largely from the Senior Civil breadth of fascinating work that are in any particular decision Service, take time out of their Policy, PSP encompasses. and how difficult it is to reach a busy schedules, but each camp Base Camp is five days of decision that is favoured by the also has a 2* ‘Sherpa’ present Strategy and lectures and majority. for the week. They act as Parliamentary One of the most obvious facilitator during the week and, benefits of perhaps more importantly, an Base Camp extra source of valuable advice and amusing anecdotes. course at the We were lucky enough to have as our Sherpa Royal College Paul Lincoln, Director of Resources and Policy at of Defence Joint Forces Command, who Studies in was an invaluable presence throughout. London takes I took away other benefits. Since I am a newcomer, I MOD civilians appreciated the first-day back- to-basics definitions of policy at Bands B and and strategy, the differences between them, and their C. Philippa importance in the workings of a Benton government department. Secondly, having of DE&S sidestepped from Finance to Secretariat, I was reassured Secretariat by confirmation of the practical interdependence of different attended the exercises, each day with a functions and that financial central theme – for example, attending skills and awareness are latest ‘Enduring solutions to the course is the fundamental to effective intractable problems: creating opportunity to engage with delivery of a policy through innovative policy’ and high calibre speakers. It also strategy. ‘Defence beyond our shores: provides an environment Finally, working outside n The PSP team has international institutions to meet and make valuable Head Office, it is easy to feel launched the Defence and alliances’. Themes and links with 30 or so attendees detached from the core of the Policy Guide to provide officials with practical practical exercises help focus from all areas of the MOD, department. The camp helped help through the process and apply what could otherwise as well as the Foreign and to rebuild connections and the of developing policy. The be an overwhelming volume Commonwealth Office. In sense that we were all working guide and information of information received over a addition to lively discussions towards the same aims.’ on other tools, news and initiatives are available on the PSP webpage. Further ‘Improving recognition, development and management of policy, strategy and information on that and secretariat skills is an important initiative and we’re behind it. PSP isn’t just a future Base Camps is available from DSP-PSP Main Building idea but covers skills and roles throughout defence’ – John Amer, (multiuser) DE&S Policy Secretariat deputy head

The newly-refurbished ‘behind the dockyard wall’. said: “The days gave us the rare Devonport Naval Heritage Centre There were also guided tours by opportunity to throw open the naval Heritage attracted more than 1,200 visitors the heritage volunteers and themed base gates to the public as part of hunt is during the inaugural Plymouth talks on subjects such as crime the city’s history festival. This gave History Festival. and punishment in the 18th and us the chance to showcase our rich Devonport Intrigued visitors, including base 19th centuries which highlighted heritage collection to hundreds of staff and families, poured into the Plymouth’s rich history and heritage. people who were fascinated to see success base on the two open days, to learn Naval Heritage Manager, what lies behind the naval base fascinating historical facts from Warrant Officer Adrian Boswell, wall.” news 43

Meeting DE&S staff join birthday the cyber challenges honours list Representatives of the MOD have met key suppliers to discuss Commodore Dave Preston real advances in delivering cyber security. Air Vice-Marshal of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary cost effective acquisition and Jon Rigby, Director joins an impressive list of DE&S support solutions and without Cyber Intelligence and staff recognised in the Queen’s doubt they have proven to be Information Integration, Birthday Honours List. the most flexible, agile and said: “Our cyber Commodore Preston, innovative group I have ever security requirements pictured right, has received an worked with.” are changing as the OBE for achieving excellence in He is joined in the list of threat evolves and we need a partnership engineering. OBEs by Wg Cdr John Walsh, with industry which can He is currently head of assistant head of Typhoon in match the pace of this Commercially Supported the Fast Air Support Team, and change.” Shipping in DE&S Ships, Stephen Glass, head of Crypto and Andrew Wright of British The MOD has responsible for acquisition and and Cyber, who was nominated Forces Post Office. already: in-service support of all the for services in Special Projects MBEs also go to Sqn Ldr o created a new Royal Fleet Auxiliary, ice patrol SCM. Colin Brown of Unmanned Joint Forces Cyber Group; and hydrographic ships, as well Captain Matthew Harrison Air Systems, Major Richard o established new as offshore patrol vessels and all of Ships Support Alliance in Craig of Bowman and training structures which MOD yachts and boats. DE&S Ships is also honoured for Tactical Communication and ensure cyber awareness Commodore Preston, 57, services before joining DE&S. Information Systems, and Major for Forces and civilian of Exmouth, said: “I believe Among staff at DE&S Simon Perrett of SANGCOM, personnel; this award recognises the honoured with an MBE are Chief all for services before joining o invested to importance of the RFA and in Tech John Fellowes, a capability DE&S. improve cyber defences; o laid the ground particular its engineering cadre manager with the Chinook Industry awards sponsored work for a new Joint in delivering real value to UK team, Josephine Pownall of by DE&S include Iain Evans of Cyber reserve to draw defence operations. Defence Clothing, Captain LEK Consulting, James Trial of on a broader range of “Over the past decade my Adrian Thorpe, formerly of Raytheon Systems and KBR’s skills and expertise from team at Abbey Wood has made Defence General Munitions, Gareth Jones. industry and the public.

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Tough going: Abbey Abbey Wood go through Wood's field gun team the drills, above, while Tom members put their backs Sheehan and Scott Wain receive into their triumph at HMS the cup from Air Vice-Marshal Collingwood, above Young, assisted by Ethan and Maya Wain

Pictures courtesy of Claire Rossiter Abbey Wood races its way to glory

Five weeks of tough training paid off UK Armed Forces took part in the annual Portsmouth naval base were edged out by as Abbey Wood’s tri-service crew took Royal Navy and Royal Marines charity HMS Heron with HMS Excellent taking a major award at the annual field gun event with the elite competing for the second place. competition at HMS Collingwood. Brickwoods Trophy. The HMS Heron crew also won the The DE&S headquarters team won the In the final, defending champions trophy for fastest single run. Sports Lottery Cup for winning the Plate II final, following seven qualifying runs against the clock the day before finals day. And Corsham blazes a field gun trail too The crew took to the arena in front of 5,000 spectators against four other crews Left: in the contest which sees a one-tonne Corsham's field gun and limber taken apart and put first field gun together again in the middle of a series of crew lengthy sprints before the final drag to the finish line. Abbey Wood’s crew members were quickly into their drill and had established a clear lead at the half way point which they held to the finish in a season's best time of one minute 28.13 seconds. With no penalties to add on, Abbey Wood were declared the winners. The cup was presented by DE&S Director Technical, Air Vice-Marshal Julian Young and collected by crew Corsham’s first entry in the field gun a Signaller, captain Lt Tom Sheehan and POPT Scott competition – a full team developed just days with a guest Wain, assisted by Scott’s son Ethan and beforehand – saw the crew edged out of a appearance by Plate III final triumph by just 0.05 of a second. a Major from daughter Maya. The team’s second place earned them the US Air Formed in 2003, the Abbey Wood crew the competition's ‘Soapy Watson Trophy’ Force. has become an established tri-service while Lt Dave Bebbington, pictured right, was Just crew. This year’s crew represents a mix presented with the Endeavour Cup for the four of the of all three services led by CPO Brian Bell, efforts in generating the inaugural crew. 23-strong crew that the number one trainer. The crew was a mix of military went to Collingwood had previous For the last few years the team has personnel at Corsham and nearby units experience of a Field Gun competition. with representation from several business The races were watched by Information competed with the highest average age in units within Corsham, 600 Troop (15 Signal Systems and Services’ new director Gerry the competition, partly due to the level of Regiment), and 241 Signal Squadron (10 Cantwell who said: “I was immensely seniority required to hold a post in DE&S. Signal Regiment). impressed by the commitment, courage and Twenty-one teams from across the All ranks, rates and services were energy shown by the team. The team did ISS represented from a Royal Navy Captain to and everyone based in Corsham proud.” people news 45

The sailors of the Defence Engineering and Science Group BFPO staff – a crew dominated by DE&S – Team makes a have ended four years of Met get out Office dominance in the inter- departmental offshore sailing and about regatta off the south coast. splash to end The crew, skippered by Staff from Simon Owens, was a mixture of British Forces Post the experienced through to the Office have been novice. They collected the overall Met Office reign sprucing up the trophy along with the inshore, community around offshore and pairs competition their headquarters awards in a spectacular week of at RAF Northolt. dominance. Inspired by In their yacht Faux Pas from Warrant Officer the River Hamble the crew 2 Mark Gwilt the got off to a winning start in team offered a day’s the Monday afternoon race to work to support the Cowes. community through Tuesday was held round the the Hillingdon Isle of Wight where an early Association of lead heading west along the Voluntary Services. Solent was lost after passing The Harlington The Needles and DESG finished Hospice laid down a fourth in a respectable nine challenge to spruce hours and nine minutes, around up the hospice two hours quicker than the shops ‘changing slowest yachts. rooms-style’ around Wednesday began with a Hillingdon Borough. second win of the week in an A hospice shop in offshore race to Christchurch Ruislip was the first Bay and back, followed by a to get an overdue second place in an inshore race. splash of paint. Thursday’s inshore races Flaking, rusty red saw two firsts and a second Title winners DESG - back row, from left: Emily Sharp, Matthew Bunney, paint was replaced to win the overall title which Geoff Spruell, Kevin Foreman, Tim Andrewes. Front: Andrew Duniec, with fresh, eye- was presented at the Royal Tim Matthews, Simon Owens (skipper) catching blue and Corinthian Yacht Club. white colours of the Friday completed the regatta DESG HONOURS hospice. with a return to the River A second shop in Hamble, DESG finishing in o Eric Seal Memorial Trophy for the boat scoring least penalty points in Ruislip Manor had combined results. third. kitchen, lavatories, o The Rutherford Appleton Trophy for the winner of the offshore races. The team's only crushing o The Amaranthe Salver for the winner of the departmental entries storage area and defeat came in a quiz during a combined inshore and offshore. customer desk midweek dinner hosted by the o Class A Shield and Cariad Cup (paired with SOCA B) For the pairs team transformed by Island Sailing Club where they with the lowest combined inshore/offshore points. WO2 Kevin Bennett finished last! o The City of Plymouth Trophy For the winner of the inshore races. and Sgt Seremaia Malawakula. Lieutenant Colonel Colin Code, Two DE&S teams have presented £500 to two charities. WO1 Jason Crilley The Short Range Air Defence (SHORAD) and Combined efforts help and Sgt Stuart Maritime and Air Weapons (MAWS) project teams raised funds throughout the last year and Lyn Richardson west country charities Paton revamped the (SHORAD), second from the left in the picture, Ickenham shop by presented a cheque to staff at the Peggy Dodd Centre fixing a leaky roof in Bath. and painting the rear The centre, where Lyn's sister Kim, second from wall of the building. right, works, supports those who care for people with A further three memory loss. soldiers from BFPO The teams were also able to send £500 to the Wiltshire-based Fatboys Cancer Charity. Chief Petty mended and painted Officer Jess Chapman (MAWS) nominated the charity broken fences at the after hearing about its work helping children suffering Harlington hospice. with cancer. Major Mark SHORAD and MAWS contain around 140 staff and Lloyd said: “BFPO each year the teams’ charity committee nominates has a history of causes to support. The money was raised from a weekly bonus ball draw, regular raffles and quizzes. supporting the Lieutenant Paul Greason from the committee said: local community. “I am extremely grateful for the support we receive The team willingly from SHORAD and MAWS team members and our supported this friends who regularly support our fundraising efforts. venture by giving up “We are pleased to be able to make a contribution to a day of their leave help these two worthy charities continue their sterling to carry out this work in the local area.” project.” 46 people news

Hail the DESpots!

Around 50 cyclists, known as the Bristol DESpots, set off Abbey Wood team from Abbey Wood last month rakes in charity cash on to take part in a Help for Heroes fundraising event. Hero Ride to London The cyclists, led by Colonel Mike Ross, leader of the Defence Clothing team, entered the 2013 Hero Ride, cycling from Bristol to Blackheath and then Horseguards Tour de in London to join up with the final Force: stage of the Paris to London Big James Battlefield Ride on Sunday, 2nd Kirk, right, June. and Henry The team was one of many Prag take a breather riding from across the United on the Kingdom to show support and 2,250-metre solidarity for the injured service high Col personnel completing the ride. D'Allos The DESpots received sponsorship in the form of team clothing from Coneen Group Monte and Iturri, nutrition from Vestey, support vehicles from Babcock and spares and a bicycle mechanic Carlo or from Evans Cycles. Cyclist Adam Sutch said: “The bust for actual ride, via Swindon and Northolt, was superb: a varied route to cater for the super-fit and DE&S also to push the less experienced. We had great weather and saw some of England’s finest lowland ‘Alpine’ duo scenery. “A bicycle was the ideal choice for the journey via that route if Snowy vistas and scarily fast descents in the (2,058m), Col de Vars (2,108m), and Col D’Allos anyone is considering an event French Alps marked the final leg into Monaco (2,250m) were spectacular mountain climbs, for charity, I cannot recommend a for two DE&S cyclists raising cash for spinal well known to riders in the Tour de France. team bike ride too highly.” cord research foundation Wings for Life. James said: “We are really pleased to The DESpots collected more James Kirk of Special Projects CISR and have raised so much money for such a worthy Unmanned Air Systems deputy team leader charity. We have received tremendous support than £11,000 for Help for Heroes, Henry Prag completed a 930-mile unsupported from colleagues, friends and family for what much of it through the generosity ride from Bristol over seven days towards the has been a significant life achievement for both of DE&S and other colleagues. end of May, raising £1,800 for the charity. of us. Altogether there were 1,300 Having ridden from Land’s End to John “The continuous messages and words of participants in the national event, O’Groats together in 2006, also in seven days, encouragement really helped focus the mind covering a total of 228,000 miles. the two were up for the increased physical and and body when we both had to dig very deep on Among those who met the mental challenge. those long, cold, wet and windy days.” The ride began with 173 miles to Ashford Henry added: “Those long days in the rain cyclists at the finish was Tour de in Kent. Days 2, 3 and 4 involved working 400 in northern France were really gruelling but France sprinter Mark Cavendish miles south through the rolling hills of France they were all but forgotten once we climbed who welcomed them home in relentless wind and rain. into the Alps and spent two days in fantastic with praise for all the cyclists’ Two 120-mile days over the French Alps weather on the best cycling roads we have ever dedication. took place in sunshine. Col du Lautaret ridden.” people news 47

Civilians take honours as ‘Ryder Cup’ comes to DE&S

The whites of the DE&S civilian team, left, line up at the Vale Resort before victory over the military blues

Abbey Wood’s civilians won the inaugural played over a morning team format and a piped everyone into dinner where a raffle ‘Ryder Cup’ with victory over the military at singles competition in the afternoon. raised £220 for the British Limbless Ex- the Vale Resort in Glamorgan. Many matches were only settled on Servicesmen’s Association. Forty six golfers took part in the match, the final green while pride of place on the Anyone interested in playing next year which will become an annual part of the course went to Capt ‘Tek’ Tekbahadur for a should contact DES Ships CSS-Boats1b sporting calendar at DE&S. 168-yard hole in one. (Clark, Iain Mr) if you are civilian, or MAA- Lt Cdr Steve White and Mr Richard The post-match presentations were Cert-MPS1a (Smith, Daz Flt Lt) if you are a Littlewood led the two sides in a contest formally opened by Mr Bob MacNaught who serviceman.

DSRA Lottery wiNners Myles Johnston (Lisburn), Neil Herridge (Craigiehal), Stefan Povey (Bicester), Kim April (Abbey Wood), Anthony John (Brampton), Simpson (Abbey Wood), Clare O’Mara £10,000: Jacqueline Bone (Innsworth). Garry Martin (Devonport), Debbie Hollands (Abbey Wood), Tikendra Dewan (Aldershot), £5,000: Christopher Symonds (Thatcham). (UKHO), Michael Remlinger (Devizes), Brian Gordon (Leeming), Mark Bullock £2,000: Mark Thomas (York). £1,000:Mark Abigayle Munslow (Abbey Wood), Peter (Okehampton), Jayson Young (Salisbury), Waite (Bicester). £500: Anita Harrington Binks (St Athan), Darren Walsh (Holywood), Polly Lees (Abbey Wood), Terrie McDonald (Corsham). £300: Kelly Lusted (Shrivenham), David Fairbrother (Exeter), Mags Lambert (Tidworth), Maureen Cundall (Whittington), Janet Tokley (Wethersfield), Dawn MacMillan (Abbey Wood). £100: Elenor Mole (UKHO), Robert Hanson (Whittington), Caroline (Brampton), Andrew Farley (Wareham). £200: Terry Harper (Devonport), Colin Maclean Howells (Whitehall). DINs - released this month Defence Instructions and Notices (DINs) are defence-wide instructions, guidance and notices for military and civilian staff, containing up-to-the-minute information to help people carry out their duties. Some of the latest issued on Defence Equipment and Support are:

2013DIN04-073: This DIN covers support to military training and exercises provided by out-of-port vessels and details the tasking process, the notice periods required for tasking and a list of approved tasks within the Statement of Requirement.

2013DIN04-075: All holders of MOD-owned Registered Numbered Equipment assets are reminded to account for movement transactions on the Management of Equipment Resources, Liabilities and Information Network (MERLIN).

2013DIN04-082: Health monitoring test equipment has historically been calibrated by a unit submitting an 8800 to the Medical and General Supplies Equipment Support 5 (Repair Manager) who has then raised a contract with the delegated company to perform calibration. A new way of calibrating equipment was launched on 5th June.

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

HMS Richmond has decisively flexed her warfighting muscle with the successful firing of two Seawolf surface-to-air missiles during training. Immensely powerful and capable, the firings prove the Portsmouth-based Type 23 frigate’s ability to track and destroy a sea- skimming target the size of a cricket ball travelling at supersonic speeds.