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As the second AHRLAC development at AAD is a representation of what a will have it as an option. aircraft (PDM) makes its first public Mwari could look like, but the final Whereas the AHRLAC is a baseline appearance at AAD alongside the first configuration depends on individual ‘green’ aircraft that can be used for prototype experimental aircraft (XDM), customer requirements. a variety of non-armed missions, Safe landings with the AHRLAC company plans to begin the MSN 1’s fuselage, wings, tails and the Mwari is the armed version, with Troop Parachute final assembly of the first production engine are ready and in position to weaponisation being undertaken by aircraft (MSN 1) this evening, in front be mated in the final assembly hall at Paramount, which is a founding partner Assembly page 18 of key stakeholders in the programme. the newly opened AHRLAC factory at and sponsor of the AHRLAC project. For The PDM and XDM aircraft have now Wonderboom Airport, north of Pretoria. aircraft intended for a US-centric market, amassed more than 500 flight hours Substantial components of MSN 2 are Paramount has teamed with US partners between them. complete, and will follow the first aircraft to offer the Bronco II variant with ITAR- AHRLAC intends to have the first down the final assembly line. restricted equipment. two aircraft ready for delivery by late Components of MSN 3 and 4 are The Mwari has recently undertaken 2018. Due to customer confidentiality, in construction, the two aircraft to be a series of counter-insurgency/patrol/ the company has not revealed either used for cabin pressurisation trials. close air support mission exercises – customer’s identity, but notes that both Pressurisation has been specified as a with assistance from foreign experts in of the aircraft are in the Mwari ITAR-free desirable feature by potential customers, the missions – to assess its suitability for armed variant. The aircraft on display and all subsequent production aircraft its primary intended roles. Q

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3 South Africa’s defence will be mandate-driven BY SAM J BASCH from the media, Mapisa-Nqakula “By unlocking Africa’s aerospace reiterated that South Africa was At a media briefing ahead of and defence potential, we taking the issue very seriously AAD 2018, South Africa’s defence contribute to stability and growth and referred to a bill currently minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, on our continent” before Parliament to address it. said the exhibition theme to “unlock All entities in the Security Cluster Africa’s aerospace and defence are focused on finding solutions potential” is important. and as a developing nation, South “By unlocking Africa’s aerospace Africa is seeking collaboration with and defence potential, we developed nations. contribute to stability and growth This point was echoed by on our continent: South Africa is Armscor chief executive Kevin a peaceful country that lives in Wakeford who said that, although harmony with its neighbours,” South Africa has sufficient internal she stated. “In fact, we maintain a capacity that is being co-ordinated credible military force to secure our through a Cyber Command Centre, own sovereignty, but also to assist the country does not rule out our friends and neighbours in Africa foreign collaboration. to enjoy peace and stability. For In addition, because AAD is the The growing threat to cyber- Some statistics that were shared that reason, we continue to do our biggest defence and aerospace security was a particular issue, with the media were the expected duty in peace support, as part of show on the continent and the the minister highlighted. She said 90 foreign delegations invited from multilateral initiatives by the United only one in its particular format, it was of paramount importance 47 different countries. The event Nations and the African Union,” the it becomes an African initiative that efficient, powerful and cost- plays host this year to more than minister added. that affords the opportunity for effective cyber-defence solutions 300 exhibitors from 37 countries. On the value of AAD being networking and exposure on a be implemented to protect South According to Leon Dillman, chief hosted over the past 20 years, broad front. Africa’s critical information executive of host partner CAASA, Mapisa-Nqakula highlighted the Meanwhile, the chairperson of infrastructure. At AAD this year, 129 aircraft are on show, including political aspect of showing the AMD, South Africa’s aerospace and a partnership with the University nine military and 76 civilian aircraft, wider world what South Africa has defence industry representative of Stellenbosch, together with along with 34 from the SANDF. He to offer, including the opportunity association, Florence Musengi, AAD and key industry players, will promised a spectacular display, to establish joint ventures between highlighted the value of AAD present a platform to unravel the particularly for the open days, which local and foreign industry and for small, medium and micro- issues surrounding cyber-security. are preceded by a public holiday on sharing intellectual property. enterprises. In response to a question Monday 24 September. Q

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4 Commanding control Cybicom Atlas Defence (CAD) that will be available for new builds (Hangar 4, Stand CE13) has and upgrades. New courses launched a new locally produced The company has invested a Naval Command and Control (C2) significant amount of self-funded BY RICHARD SCOTT system, based on the concept of research and development, a ground-up approach, and which assisted with funding and Long-standing plans to improve incorporates many critical aspects technology by the Technology South Africa’s offshore patrol and raised during design workshops Localisation Implementation hydrographic capabilities are finally with senior South African navy Unit, which is an initiative of moving forward following the award officers. The third-generation the Department of Science and of two shipbuilding contracts under system is extremely agile, simple, Technology. CAD has stated that the respective auspices of Project robust and scalable, and allows for entry into the South African market ‘Biro’ and Project ‘Hotel’. These rapid organic growth. is now possible, and will lead to orders represent the first major The C2 system incorporates significant foreign sales potential. platform acquisitions for the South electronic sea chart data and CAD and thyssenkrupp Marine African Navy since the purchase provides for naval-oriented Systems (tk MS), the Germany- of new frigates and submarines in functional overlays, which include based shipyard, which delivered the 1999. hydrographic survey vessel to optical camera field of view, three Heroine-class submarines Under Project ‘Biro’, the South replace the ageing survey ship SAS compass rings, MIL-STD 2525 and four Valour-class frigates African Navy will receive three new Protea. symbology and track history, to the South African Navy, have 62m multimission inshore patrol Back in 2014, Armscor – the moving havens and alert zones, also announced the signing of vessels (MMIPVs) for maritime acquisition agency for the South weapon safety arcs and position, a framework agreement that security operations in local African Department of Defence – and distance measuring. provides a local logistics channel waters. Project ‘Hotel’ separately solicited offers on a multisource It has been designed for all types for the South African Navy. This addresses the build of a new tender basis from prospective of waterborne operations, such local procurement conduit is as: fisheries and environmental required by the navy to continue the protection; police and customs maintenance and operation of its surveillance and interdiction; frigates and submarines. research and rescue, evacuation, CAD, established in 2003, is a and humanitarian assistance; 60 per cent black owned, level 2 inshore and offshore patrol and B-BBEE contributor and has been reconnaissance; anti-piracy and supporting the South African Navy country resource protection; since 2005, with maintenance and riverine operations; harbour support capabilities located within surveillance and protection; and the naval dockyard in Simon’s Town more. and from offices located in Cape CAD is now looking to implement Town and Durban. The other 40 per a basket of predominately locally cent is owned by Atlas Elektronik produced and/or supported in Germany, which in turn is now sensors and effectors, which will wholly owned by thyssenkrupp The 95m ship design selected for Project ‘Hotel’ is based on a tailored create a complete turnkey solution Marine Systems. Q version of Vard Marine’s proven VARD 9 105 science vessel

The command and control bridge is shock-mitigated, ballistic- High-speed interceptor craft protected and air conditioned, able to house the crew in safety Milkor (Hangar 4, Stand W5) is composite frame and built-in and comfort (there are two officially launching its new fast counter-radar material give it hot-bunking sleeping berths). patrol boat, the MN Centurion, limited stealth capability. Speed According to Milkor, the high- which was first put in the water a is not the only benefit of the hull speed interceptor craft houses an few months ago, and is already design: it also enhances stability array of surveillance equipment, close to receiving orders for the and fuel economy – the maximum communications equipment and type. range is 1,700 nautical miles, weapons, giving it a full spectrum The MN Centurion is a 12m long, with an endurance of 14 days at of capabilities for any inshore or stepped-hull hydrofoil-supported guard clients an option of two surveillance patrol speed of 7kts. offshore operation. catamaran, whose design gives it 440hp inboard diesel engines will Fuel capacity is 3,000kg. At AAD, a second, transportation an exceptionally high top speed of be offered that will achieve even The MN Centurion has also been version is being displayed as a scale 54kts with two 350hp outboard greater speeds. tested as an unmanned surface model. This will accommodate 48 engines; for military and coast The vessel’s fibre-reinforced vessel, and can be offered as such. passengers and luggage. Q janes.com/aad

and participate in a Recognised Maritime Picture”. Durban-based Southern African Shipyards finalised contract s set for SA Navy negotiations with Armscor on Project ‘Hotel’ in November 2017. The South African Navy’s new consumption and emissions. The new vessel will replace SAS MMIPVs will be based on Damen’s DSCT says its participation in Protea, which entered service Stan Patrol 6211 design Project Biro “underlines Damen’s with the SA Navy in May 1972. commitment to the South African Project ‘Hotel’ also includes two DSCT received the order exactly government’s Operation Phakisa fully integrated inshore survey four years to the day that it received initiative, which aims to unlock the motorboats, and the upgrade of the the order to build two ATD 2909 potential of the country’s maritime current shore-based hydrographic tugs for the SA Navy under Project industry”. It is estimated that the office infrastructure at Silvermine. ‘Canter’. programme will support around The 95m ship design selected According to Armscor, the 250 direct jobs and some 2,000 for Project ‘Hotel’ is based on a Project ‘Biro’ contract is expected to indirect jobs. tailored version of Vard Marine’s run for approximately seven years, A local content of 60 per cent proven VARD 9 105 science with delivery of the first vessel is required under the remit of vessel design. The VARD 9 105 shipyards for the supply of three expected in 2019. The new MMIPVs Operation ‘Phakisa’. Reflecting this has been evolved from the Vard offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) – based on Damen’s Stan Patrol objective, DSCT has committed Marine-designed hydrographic and three MMIPVs, plus a new 6211 design – will be employed off to sourcing as many components survey vessels HMS Echo and HMS hydrographic survey capability the coast of South Africa, operating and services as possible for the Enterprise currently in service with for the South African Navy. The within the Exclusive Economic Zone project from South Africa-based the UK Royal Navy. requests for offer contained critical to protect maritime resources, and suppliers. In this regard, DSCT The Project ‘Hotel’ contract is criteria, which included among to police against illegal trafficking plans to provide active support expected to run for about four years, others meeting the imperatives of and fishing. for the government’s Enterprise with first steel cutting planned Operation ‘Phakisa’ with respect to To date, DSCT has constructed Supplier Development programme, before the end of 2018. Vard Marine local content. and delivered 40 vessels to the supporting small and micro- will be responsible for producing In February 2017 Armscor African continent from its base businesses in the country. the basic design for the vessel revealed that Damen Shipyards in Cape Town, including offshore Canadian company OSI and supporting Southern African Cape Town (Pty) Ltd (DSCT) patrol vessels, dredgers, tugs, Maritime Systems (OSI) has been Shipyards during the detailed had been downselected as the naval craft and platform supply subcontracted by DSCT to supply design and construction phase. preferred bidder for Project ‘Biro’. vessels. The IPVs will be the first its Integrated Navigation and The hydrographic survey At the same time, Southern African vessels adopting the Damen Sea Tactical System, Tactical Asset capability to be introduced Shipyards (Pty) Ltd (SAS) was Axe design to operate in South Control and Tracking System, and under Project ‘Hotel’ will give chosen as the preferred bidder for Africa. Sea Axe is a novel, Damen- Integrated Mission Management the SA Navy, as a member state Project ‘Hotel’. patented hull design that adopts System for the Project ‘Biro’ of the International Maritime On 26 February 2018, DSCT a straight-edged, axe-shaped vessels. According to OSI, the Organisation, the ability to continue announced it had received a bow: this bow shape is designed systems “will be integrated with producing nautical charts, survey contract from Armscor for the to cut through the water so as to SAN specific sensors and data and oceanographic related data, supply of three MMIPVs (the minimise slamming, thus improving link, offering an unparalleled blue- complying with standards stipulated associated requirement for three safety and comfort on board, force tactical advantage allowing by the International Hydrographic OPVs having been put on hold). and significantly reducing fuel the command to build, manage Organisation. Q janes.com/aad

6 Performance and capability assured

BY DAVID DONALD as expected to defeat the target’s defences. Denel Dynamics (Hangar 3, Witnessed by representatives Stand W25) has completed from key stakeholders, such as guided missile qualification tests Armscor and the South African for its fifth-generation A-Darter and Brazilian air forces, the tests air-to-air missile, which employs bring system development firings an advanced imaging infrared to a close, with performance seeker and thrust-vectoring control and capability fully meeting the system. The qualification test series requirements of the client. comprised four firings conducted in A-Darter’s seeker can be cued different scenarios to validate the by the fighter’s own radar or visually various capabilities of the A-Darter. by the pilot wearing a helmet- Undertaken at the Denel mounted display. The seeker’s own Overberg Test Range in the Western autonomous scan feature allows it Cape, the four trials employed hit. This not only proved the LOAL target in the ‘chase’ air combat to detect the target by itself, a useful Denel’s own Skua target, which capability that permits the A-Darter scenario. Demonstrating the high feature in conditions where radar can fly at high subsonic speeds to engage targets at beyond IR off-boresight capability of the silence is required. Advanced digital and manoeuvre at up to 5g. The detection ranges, but also the seeker and manoeuvring capability processing produces excellent first test was a lock-on after launch accuracy of the missile’s target of the airframe and thrust-vectoring performance in areas such as ECCM (LOAL) test, in which the missile’s prediction function. motor, the missile performed a and false target rejection. seeker acquired the target late in In the second firing, the A-Darter high-g 180° turn after launch to hit Able to be carried by many types its fly-out before achieving a direct was released at close range to the the target. of modern fighters, the A-Darter In the final two tests, the has already been integrated and A-Darter was launched in ‘blow- cleared without restriction for the through’ air combat situations, Saab Gripen C/D, as operated by with electronic countermeasures the South African Air Force, and is being employed by the target. a candidate to arm the Gripen E/F The missile’s electronic counter- aircraft that have been ordered by countermeasures (ECCM) worked Brazil. Q Terminator has arrived BY CHRISTOPHER F FOSS well as having a fragmentation effect. The missile is laser guided Jordan’s Jadara Equipment and all the operator has to do is and Defence Systems (Hangar to keep his sight locked onto the 2, Stand CE22) has brought its target until impact. new Terminator anti-tank guided In addition to the standard missile (ATGM) to South Africa man-portable tripod-mounted following its unveiling in Jordan version of the Terminator, it can earlier this year. also be mounted on a remote Terminator ATGM has a weapon station, with the gunner minimum range of 100m and a under armour protection in the maximum range of 2,300m and is hull. being marketed with two different Jadara Equipment and Defence warheads, with the missile itself Systems has been in quantity having a diameter of 107mm. The production of the Nash-Shab offered warheads are a tandem (RPG-32) shoulder-fired rocket high-explosive anti-tank, which is launcher for some years, which claimed to be able to penetrate at was developed in association least 550mm of conventional steel with the Russian Bazalt company. armour protected by explosive In addition to being in service reactive armour, and a high- with the Jordanian Army, it is explosive fragmentation warhead, understood that export sales which can also penetrate 550mm have been made to the UAE and of conventional steel armour, as Tunisia. Q

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New-look ‘Ski-bird’ Hercules flies

BY DAVID DONALD in Antarctica, which serves both undertaking the support of has ordered upgrades for 24 of US and New Zealand scientific scientific programmes and remote its C/KC-103Hs, while the NP2000 Making a welcome appearance research bases. The aircraft’s Arctic military installations. is soon to be adopted by the here at AAD is a Lockheed Martin mission is known as Operation However, the 109th’s aircraft P-3 Orion. LC-130H. This version of the Deep Freeze, and is the US are the last to be flown on polar ‘Ski-bird’ Hercules are no Hercules is equipped with skis for Department of Defense’s main transport missions, and their tasks strangers to South Africa: the landing on snow and ice during contribution to the National Science are now primarily concerned with earlier LC-130F version made the polar operations. The example Foundation’s Antarctic Program. scientific projects. ski-equipped aircraft’s first flight on show here sports a new The LC-130H is appearing at To improve their performance, from South Africa to Antarctica on modification, having recently been AAD as part of the participation by the aircraft’s Rolls-Royce T56 1 October 1963, when two aircraft fitted with new-generation eight- the New York Air National Guard, engines are now fitted with the from US Navy squadron VX-6 flew bladed NP2000 propellers. which has had a training and UTC Aerospace Systems NP2000 from Cape Town to McMurdo, a Today the last remaining exchange relationship with the propeller, which sports eight day after two more LC-130Fs had operator of the ‘Ski-bird’ is the SANDF since 2003 through the scimitar blades that improve low- arrived from Christchurch. 109th Airlift Wing of the New National Guard’s State Partnership speed thrust while significantly Over the years the importance York Air National Guard. The unit Program. reducing noise and vibration levels. of Cape Town as an Antarctic is based during the northern As well as the ‘Ski-bird’, the Maintenance requirements are also departure point has increased hemisphere summer at Stratton New York Air National Guard has reduced. because it is the closest to the ANGB near Schenectady, New York, sent a Boeing C-17A from the 105th From 2004 the NP2000 was Russian scientific establishment operating Arctic missions mainly Airlift Wing at Stewart ANGB, and fitted to the US Navy’s fleet of at Novolazarevskaya. Since to Canada and Greenland, where an Army NG detachment from the E-2 Hawkeye AEW aircraft and 2001, Antarctic Logistics Centre training also takes place. 27th Infantry Brigade Combat related C-2 Greyhound carrier International has been using However, in the austral summer Team based at Patriot Way Armory onboard delivery transports. Russian Il-76s to fly into its ‘Novo’ up to seven LC-130Hs deploy in Rochester, which is showing a The seven LC-130Hs were the runway from Cape Town, as well as to Christchurch International Textron RQ-7 Shadow unmanned first Hercules to receive the new operating internal Antarctic flights Airport, New Zealand. From there aerial vehicle. propellers, and are being followed using ski-equipped Basler BT-67 they fly transport missions to Ski-equipped Hercules by standard US Air Force C-130H Turbo-Dakotas and DHC-6 Twin the ice runway at Williams Field have been around since 1960, transports. The US Marine Corps Otter aircraft. Q janes.com/aad

10 RAISING STANDARDS Potential through The Tshwane Economic Develop- ‘Innovation Partnership and and the continent, as well as local ment Agency of the Tshwane Technology Transfer’ are the main industry The UK also has expertise Municipality is joining with the themes as UK companies exhibit a in financial affordability models and Commercial Aviation Manufactur- wide range of innovative defence financing for defence programmes/ ing Association of South Africa and security capabilities here procurement via its Export Finance (CAMASA) in raising the indus- at AAD 2018. This reflects UK department and is keen to try’s visibility and presence in government and UK companies’ promote its keenness to engage in WKHUHJLRQZLWKWKHÀUVW&$0$6$ continuing commitment to technology collaboration as well. presence at AAD 2018 (Hangar 6, partnership with Africa. UK businesses are looking Stand E6). UK companies are offering to develop innovative industrial Commercial aviation and aero- cutting-edge capabilities to meet partnerships across Africa. AAD space design and manufacturing Africa’s security challenges, 2018 is an ideal opportunity for represents combined export sales especially border protection, companies from the UK and across of around ZAR3 billion a year, em- where the UK is a global Africa to identify areas where they ploys 3,000 skilled workers, and leader. The UK has significant can work together. Companies has a demonstrated local added capabilities in helicopters, tactical exhibiting in the UK Pavilion in content of at least 40 per cent. communications, flying training, Hangar 4, Stand W6, include Some of CAMASA’s key objec- security vehicles, counter- Fujitsu, Chemring, Pearson tives include forging a strong poaching, disaster relief, borders Engineering, Inmarsat, Babcock military adviser in the Department bilateral growth agreement and maritime security, which it is and QinetiQ. of International Trade’s Defence between industry and govern- happy to share with Armed forces, The UK team is led by Air Vice and Security Organisation, ment; doubling of the industry senior officials from South Africa Marshal Nigel Maddox, senior supported by Tim Johnson, LQÀYH\HDUVWUDQVIRUPDWLRQRI the sector including ownership, skills and supplier development Global engineering and with particular emphasis on infrastructure advisory company Understanding Africa black industrialisation; establish- Aurecon (Hangar 5, Stand W6) ing best practice in advanced has announced plans to expand manufacturing and leading-edge advisory services in the South technologies; promoting direct African defence market following partnerships with international increased demand for optimisation OEM and technology partners; and management of assets in a forging stronger ties with global budget-constrained environment. aviation and advanced manufac- Two employees – the first of five turing companies; and seeking in South Africa - have also attained active collaboration between Certified Senior Asset Manager YDULRXVLQWHUQDWLRQDOFHUWLÀFDWLRQ (CSAM) professional designations authorities. by the South African Asset The recent AGM highlighted Management Association (SAAMA), one of the most urgent industry designed to raise professional defence infrastructure projects as The company claims a deep constraints affecting small and standards and systems. partner of choice for public and understanding of Africa, and its medium members’ market access, The company’s new strategy private sector companies, including pioneering design-led Afrikan QDPHO\FHUWLÀFDWLRQ&HUWLÀFDWLRQ builds on the collaborative efforts air force aircraft hangars, air Design Innovation approach is a ‘right to participate’ that is de- between market leaders in South force base runway upgrades and places the African continent’s signed to ensure all of aerospace Africa and Australia. As a proudly refuelling systems, special forces people, needs, aspirations and manufacturing is at an equal South African company and Level training facilities, navy bases and entrepreneurial promise at the standing with regard to product 2 B-BBEE contributor with strong- ports, and the construction of army centre of the design process. It also quality assurance and safety at rooted origins in Africa, Aurecon has barracks and logistics facilities. creates African solutions that are a worldwide level. It is a material built partnerships with many public, It has also worked on many high- sustainable and aligned to each barrier to entry and is character- private and donor organisations profile projects in Africa, including country’s development agenda, ised by a high cost of acquisition across the continent. As one of the upgrading of engineering and the broader United Nations RIVXFKFHUWLÀFDWHV$VZHOODV the largest engineering firms, services and sinkhole repairs Sustainable Development Goals. tackling this challenge, CAMASA is it remains deeply committed to at Waterkloof Air Force Base “Our focus on defence in South participating in the Department of Africa’s development agenda. (pictured), the development of Africa is further strengthened by Trade and Industry’s Commercial Aurecon’s strategy for the Johannesburg airport, Bethlehem our established defence business Aerospace Industrial Development defence market builds on the Hydro Project, Lesotho Highlands in Australia, and diverse experts Strategy to map out the requisites company’s long heritage of Water Project, and the Gautrain around the globe,” said Lizelle Botha, for public private partnerships. Q designing and executing many Rapid Rail Link, among others. defence client manager, Africa. Q janes.com/aad

UK government’s position as expressed at the end of August by On the up a trade delegation to South Africa, partnership Nigeria and Kenya – sub-Saharan Within the current operating context Africa’s biggest economies – led by of austerity, Denel’s participation Prime Minister Theresa May. The at AAD has been enabled through strengthen our defence relationship. prime minister was accompanied by local partnerships. We also value relationships across Trade Minister George Hollingbery, “Our presence at AAD 2018 Africa and welcome opportunities the Minister for Africa, Harriett should be seen as a confident to discuss how the UK is developing Baldwin, and 29 representatives step towards turning the business solutions and to share experience from UK business, half of them around and rebuilding Denel and and expertise. SMEs. The central message the confidence of the broader “The world is ever changing focused on a renewed partnership stakeholder environment following and the role of the armed forces, between the UK and Africa, which a difficult period of lapses in security and police forces in will seek to maximise shared governance resulting in, among securing the safety of our citizens opportunities and tackle common others, reputational damage requires an ever-increasing breadth challenges in a continent that is leading to liquidity challenges,” said of tactics, doctrine and equipment. growing rapidly – from the Sahara acting CEO, Michael Kgobe. “Being I am very keen that UK companies to South Africa. at AAD clearly indicates that we look for industrial partnerships and “A more prosperous, growing are positive our business will turn joint ventures in Africa so that we and trading Africa is in all of our around for the better soon. can continue to share knowledge, interests and its incredible potential “Although our exhibition understanding and technology will only be realised through a footprint this year will be reduced, assistant director for Africa. that will take our relationship from concerted partnership between we are still determined to showcase Maddox said: “South Africa is an strength to strength.” governments, global institutions the cutting-edge technologies that important partner for the UK and The Air Vice Marshall’s message and business,” the prime minister have become synonymous with the we are continuing to deepen and emphasises and builds on the said. Q Denel brand,” he added. Q janes.com/aad

CRITICAL ASSET SUPPORT Puma roams far an Babcock International is extending BY CHRISTOPHER F FOSS commander, the vehicle can carry the group’s bespoke engineering 10 dismounts seated five down and complex asset manage- South African company OTT each side in the rear, facing inwards ment services to the defence, Technologies (Hangar 5) has on blast-attenuating seats. Bullet-/ emergency and security sectors launched its latest-generation splinter-proof windows are provided in southern Africa. These services Puma M36 Mk 6C-2 with for a high level of situational are delivered in highly regulated independent suspension here at awareness through a full 360° environments to improve the reli- AAD 2018, being offered alongside and one of the many options is the ability, capability and availability the latest Puma M36 Mk 6C fitted installation of cameras. of critical assets through essential with a Mercedes-Benz Zetros For a higher level of cross- equipment supply and mainte- driveline. Both of these mine- country mobility and an improved nance, and specialised training. resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) ride, the latest Puma has Based on its ability to operate vehicles have been developed using independent suspension consisting in the most critical and complex internal research and development of progressively wound coil springs circumstances and in challeng- funding and are aimed at the export with double-acting telescopic shock ing conditions, Babcock offers market. absorbers. Tyres are 14.00 x R20 defence customers access to un- They have an all-welded steel and provided with run-flat inserts rivalled expertise and resources. hull, with the lower part being the and a central tyre inflation system In the UK, Babcock has been traditional V-shape for a higher is fitted as standard. providing complex asset manage- level of protection against mines The front-mounted powerpack developing 322hp, coupled to ment and training to navies, air and improvised explosive devices. consists of a Mercedes-Benz an Allison 3500P six -speed forces and specialised emergency In addition to the driver and OM 926 LA six-cylinder diesel automatic transmission and a two- and rescue services for decades, with projects that extend across land, air, water and nuclear. While the southern Africa operation is largely associated with engineer- Sinkable is unthinkable ing support services for the power generation, mining and construc- insists. Even fully swamped, tion equipment sectors, locally the under the worst, repeated company is well equipped to ser- abuse – intentional groundings, vice civil and defence customers. punctures by submerged objects Cecil Oates, business develop- and collisions in dense fog – this ment director for Africa, said boat floats. On actual missions, Babcock is in an excellent posi- Boston Whalers have returned their tion to deliver complex asset man- crews safely to shore with a three- agement capabilities in southern foot hole in the bottom, a crushed Africa because it has the techni- bow, or even having been sliced cal skills to manage large-scale, completely in half. complex portfolios, supported The Boston Whaler range by the international group’s includes: the heavy Guardian engineering services, adding that series, which can be provided with Babcock has already engaged centre console, forward seat and with the South African National storage, bimini top and tubular Defence Force and South African When Brunswick Commercial’s every boat – and where Boston leaning post; the swift, deep-V Police Service to explore how they clients say, “Bring the Brunswick”, Whalers are concerned, that hull Justice for offshore patrol FRXOGEHQHÀWIURP%DEFRFN·VFULWL- they are talking about more can easily mean well beyond and pursuit; the Vigilant, whose cal asset support services. than the Boston Whaler boats. the 10-year warranty. There are unobstructed visibility from the “Babcock supports those who Brunswick Commercial & few tasks that a Brunswick military, weatherproof pilothouse make it DUHGHIHQGLQJERUGHUVÀJKWLQJ Government Products (BCGP) police and fire boat can’t handle ideal for military, law enforcement, crime, responding to natural (Hangar 3, Stand 3E6) prides or that the company cannot equip homeland security, surveillance, disasters and delivering critical itself on its expert, experienced, it for. harbour patrol and rescue; and national infrastructure, and we dedicated customer service Brunswick says: “Anything less the Challenger, said to be its most have the technology, expertise teams who really ‘bring them’ to than unsinkable is unthinkable.” versatile. and resources to give them the their clients. Not only does the Cut a commercial Boston Whaler in The company also produces backing they deserve. No other Brunswick come with a multi-year half with a chainsaw (the company the Impact and D-Collar rigid hull company in South Africa has limited hull warranty, but the has) and not only does it not sink, inflatables, and the aluminium- these capabilities,” he added. Q company is there for the life of it can still be driven, the company hulled Sentry. Q janes.com/aad

constant speed of 67.5km/h. The Puma M36 Mk 6C has the Happy helicopters same powerpack as the Mk 6C-2, d wide but is fitted with a more conventional Honeywell’s Avionics Protection helicopters and incur associated suspension system consisting of Plan has been selected by Africa- maintenance costs as a result. parabolic leaf springs and double- based helicopter operators HAPP helps an operator’s budget acting telescopic shock absorbers. Heliconia of Morocco, Caverton of by offering a solution that reduces The gross vehicle weight of Nigeria, and Titan Helicopters of unplanned maintenance costs, both versions is being quoted as South Africa. downtime and unnecessary 16,500kg, of which 2,000kg is The Honeywell Avionics stresses,” said Rudolph Louw, the payload, comprising weapons, Protection Plan (HAPP) is a aerospace leader – Africa, ammunition, crew and fuel. The maintenance service programme Honeywell. “It is encouraging to see vehicles are supplied with powered that offers full coverage for all HAPP selected as the maintenance steering and air conditioning as Honeywell helicopter avionics. It plan of choice by leading operators standard, and can be fitted with is designed to help operators to across the African continent.” a wide range of communications avoid unplanned maintenance HAPP allows users to select equipment and weapons. costs and downtime by agreeing to the coverage that best meets The company is also producing a fixed-price annual fee that covers their needs, with flexible contract the lower-cost Puma M36 Mk 6A maintenance of their helicopter options, discounts for early with the Indian Ashok Leyland electronics, which enables enrolment and special pricing for driveline, as well as the original operators handle unforeseen fleet operators. Honeywell in turn Puma M36 Mk 5. A total of 115 issues quickly to keep their offers avionics expertise, global of the latter were supplied to four helicopters in service. It also helps reach and resources to protect troop contributing countries in Mali, operators to keep better control of aviation electronics and cockpit speed transfer case. This gives a followed by more than 60 vehicles annual maintenance budgets. technologies. maximum road speed of 90km/h to various peacekeeping entities in “Operators often experience Honeywell can be found in and a range of up to 1,100km at a Mali and Somalia. Q unexpected grounding of their Hangar 3, Stand CE29a. Q

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14 Nothing left uncovered BY GÜNTER ENDRES facilities, ground support buildings, equipment and other storage, Alaska Structures (Hangar 2 ON, terminals, workshops, maintenance Stand ON1), the world’s leading facilities, covered walkways, provider of fabric structures, has security screening facilities and produced more than 55,000 aircraft de-icing structures. engineered fabric buildings for use Constructed from heavy-duty in 65 countries, including several mil-spec fabric membranes on high- hundreds of aircraft hangars. strength power-coated aluminium Other uses include turnkey camp or galvanised steel frames, the systems, military shelters, modular Alaska aircraft hangar offers buildings for workforce housing, superior protection for aircraft, field offices, on-site warehouses, equipment and personnel. They dining halls for large mining and Alaska Structures 80ft x 120ft aircraft hangar are long-lasting, require virtually construction camps, workshops no maintenance and last almost and exploration shelters. range of military aircraft, including requirements, the company offers indefinitely, even with minimal One of its most popular product the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, the 30ft and 40ft wide shelter upkeep. They are tested on site to options for aircraft hangars is the fighter jets, the V-22 Osprey, all systems. withstand wind and snow loads GTX Series, known for its ability to types of helicopters, and tactical Along with the lightweight of the airport area, hold any size withstand harsh conditions. It caters unmanned aerial vehicles such MTX Series, the company aircraft along with luggage and for large aircraft and is also one of as the Shadow 200 and Northrop manufactures numerous size and storage areas, outlast many the largest at Alaska Structures. Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk. The style combinations especially aircraft hangars that would fail in Available from 16-150ft (5-45m) shelters are considered the ideal suited to the aviation and inclement weather, and are built in width, these free-span fabric solution to meet the US military’s aerospace industry. Possible for fast installation, disassembly, structures can be manufactured to large area maintenance shelter applications for aircraft, in addition redeployment and portability to any length and can accommodate a (LAMS) requirements. For smaller to the hangars, include air cargo almost any airfield in the world. Q

Empowering Africa skills associated with construction. The company has announced By keeping South Africa’s No bridge the installation of the new Rio developmental agenda as a guiding Grande Bridge in Arecibo, Puerto principle, Dentec Aerospace Rico, which was destroyed by (Hangar 6, Stand W9) offers a wide too far Hurricane Maria. The 58m Mabey spectrum of services, from aircraft Compact 200 was installed with component repair and overhaul and emergency civilian ramps and electronic warfare systems to riot integrated into a series of concrete control equipment and supply chain abutments that remained following optimisation. the hurricane. As a black-owned company with Due to the importance of a black female youth shareholding this vital link – which connects a capacity, Dentec Aerospace rural community to larger, urban aims to help transform the South areas – there was an urgency to African economy with a positive Bridge and engineering services in Africa is enabling many areas of deliver a new bridge in less than impact on employment, structural specialist Mabey Bridge the continent to grow, especially three months. Mabey partnered readjustment and economic growth. (Hangar 4, Stand CE10) recently in countries such as South Africa, with Viatek and Construcciones “Our company is a member of participated with British prime Nigeria and Kenya. José Carro, SE to deliver the bridge the Aviation Suppliers Association minister, Theresa May, on a Mabey has been exporting within the record timeframe set with a certificate in this regard,” trade mission to Africa, which to Africa for almost 50 years, by the Eastern Federal Lands said CEO Evance Phiri. “Importantly, formed part of the Department developing critical infrastructure Highway Division (EFLHD). The with Dentec holding a permit for International Trade’s objective to connect communities, provide bridge enables the local community in terms of Section 13 of South to help British businesses unlock safe access to local healthcare to access local amenities within Africa’s Conventional Arms Control further economic potential in and education facilities and widen five minutes, instead of the hour Act to trade in controlled items, Africa. From rural and emergency the market for perishable goods. or more required following the we pledge our full commitment to bridging programmes, through Its work in Africa also focuses on disaster. The faster connection also compliance with all South African to infrastructure opportunities the employment of local people allows the agricultural community, regulations within the spirit of in inner cities with pedestrian for its bridging projects, helping to the backbone of the local economy, transparency.” Q bridging and flyovers, connectivity transfer the technical and creative to continue trading. Q \HDUV RI GHIHQFH DQG VHFXULW\ HOHFWURQLFV XQGHU RQH URRI

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16 IN BRIEF… Keeping Teaming up Increasing its presence in Africa, Rockwell Collins has signed an agreement whereby Safomar Aviation (both in Chalets 18 and an eye out 19) will serve as its international government-focused sales repre- German market leader Hensoldt sentative in South Africa and other (Hangar 3, Stand C19) is sub-Saharan countries. Safomar highlighting its wide range of Aviation will provide focused sensor technologies in the areas of business development support defence and security, including its for Rockwell Collins and expand new TRML-4D, the latest member customers’ access to defence of its NATO G band TRS-4D radar and government products such family, and its Local Situational as C-130 and helicopter avionics Awareness System (LSAS). upgrades, high-frequency commu- The TRML-4D (pictured) is highly accurate tracks, even for Hensoldt’s new LSAS, which nications solutions and perimeter a remote-controlled mobile air the smallest of flying threats, in will be available for wheeled surveillance radar systems. surveillance and fire control sensor both symmetric and asymmetric and tracked vehicles, both “We’re committed to serving system for effective ground-based conditions, to ensure exact and as an upgrade and a solution RXUFXVWRPHUVLQ$IULFDDQGÀQG- air defence against short- and fast weapon assignment and for new vehicles. It has been ing new opportunities to expand medium-range weapons. It has increased hit probability. An designed to avoid direct our presence,” said Claude Alber, been designed to be robust, highly integrated secondary radar system viewing channels considered a vice president and managing reliable, to be relocated frequently for identifying friend or foe (IFF) weakness in armoured vehicles, director, EMEA, for Rockwell Col- and used for long-term deployment. prevents friendly fire. without reducing the optical lins. “By teaming up with Safomar TRML-4D uses active It has an instrumented reconnaissance capability. Aviation, we’ll have boots on the electronically scanned array parameters range of 250km and Equipped with a high-resolution ground to make it happen.” technology, based on GaN (gallium a height of 30m and is capable of daylight camera and two uncooled Safomar Aviation has more nitride) solid-state transmitters. operation at temperatures from thermal imaging modules (UCM), than 31 years of history of Multiple, digitally formed beams -40 to +49°C, plus solar radiation, the LSAS can recognise a person at providing aviation maintenance and electronic scanning ensure at up to 3,000m above sea level. 300m in daylight, and also at night and training and is an approved full 3D surveillance over 360° TRML-4D is transportable on cross- with an optional third UCM. distributor in South Africa for quickly and with unprecedented country trucks or by rail, ship and Hensoldt provides multiple Sikorsky and Enstrom helicopters. performance. The precise A400M Atlas/C-130 Hercules, and solutions for air, sea and land, calibration of all antenna parts can be set up and decamped within including radars, IFF, electronic Travelling well in combination with the given 10 minutes. warfare, situational awareness, TMD Technologies (Hangar 6, antenna aperture in C band yields Also of great interest is optronics and datalinks. Q Stand E1), a UK manufacturer of microwave and RF products, has received a £2m overseas order given in augmented reality (AR), for travelling wave tubes (TWTs) demonstrating how AR can for an airborne search and rescue Sharing a vision be used to train workers in an radar application. Based on TMD’s innovative, interactive way; innovative ring loop development, Across the aerospace and Dassault Systèmes (Hangar 4, GLVFRYHUKRZDGGLWLYH the high-power TWT operates in defence industry, rising customer Stand W10) is sharing its vision manufacturing can significantly X-band with exceptional reliability, expectations (lower costs, of the factory of the future in the improve productivity and featuring an advanced electron higher standards and increase aerospace and defence industry decentralise production, with gun with long-life dispenser cath- capabilities) along with growing and features demonstrations and its customer Aerosud and its ode and sophisticated grid design. programme complexity make it discussions structured around partner Intrinsys; Jane McAlister, sales and more challenging to compete. As its 3DEXPERIENCE platform, OHDUQKRZ'DVVDXOW6\VWqPHV· business development director, systems become more complex where digital technologies are industry solution experiences said: “We are proud that our high- to design, build and deliver, OEMs transforming every aspect of enable companies to accelerate performance microwave products and suppliers need to accelerate industrial business and allowing the development of a concept are still helping to save lives. Our innovation, drive efficiencies and aerospace and defence innovators to working prototype by 50 per cutting-edge product portfolio move to the factory of the future to create new categories of cent, meet production rate and – based on decades of design to allow for greater agility on experiences. quality goals, develop a digital and manufacturing expertise – is production rate. This requires a Visitors to Dassault Systèmes’ twin to simulate and virtually engineered to meet the exacting new way to conceptualise, design, stand can experience: test a product; and visualise and demands of airborne radar plat- manufacture, test, certify and DVVHPEOLQJDQXQPDQQHGDHULDO correct production errors before forms well into the future.” sustain new air and space vehicles. vehicle by means of instructions they occur. 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South Africa’s aerospace industry is now investing in a propulsion Power up sector, with several role players actively engaged in various aspects of it. One of these is Cape Town-based Cape Aerospace Technologies (CAT), which works in conjunction with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and various universities. CAT is displaying its micro gas turbine engines under the auspices of the Department of Trade and Industry On target in Hanger 1, Stand E6. According to chief executive Based on the success of the M5Xi, David Krige, the company designs, used by special forces around the manufactures and tests high- world, German company Steiner- performance gas turbines for use Optik (Hangar 1, Stand CW13) in high-speed target drones, UAVs, is highlighting its long-range experimental aircraft, full-size The turbines (pictured), ranging required for engine operation riflescope, the M7Xi IFS 4-28x56 gliders and model aircraft. from the CAT 120 to the CAT 400 during flight. (pictured), which has a 7x zoom “Gas turbines represent Newton, are compactly designed In addition, CAT’s turbines and an impressive field of view a specialised, extremely fine to feature an excellent thrust-to- feature a fuel-atomising direct kero- of 1.42-9m at 100m, and has tolerance niche in the science of weight ratio and low specific fuel start system, which also enables been designed for the toughest manufacturing, particularly at this consumption. Their operating a relighting capability for high- conditions. scale,” he explained. “CAT owes its altitude is 8,000m. Krige said altitude starts. The Intelligent Firing Solution success to a meticulous in-house the turbines operate on diesel, The company prides itself on with integrated customisable design-to-manufacture process, kerosene or Jet A1 fuel, and getting the first new gas turbine display always provides all the including engine and subsystem include an electronic control unit, a engine running in South Africa important information to the assembly and testing.” ground support unit and ancillaries since the late 1980s. Q operator in real time. A built-in ballistic calculator and sensor suite determines the bullet point of impact in real time (temperature, air pressure, inclination, Going where others cannot wind drift). Integrated Convoy Protection (ICP) (Hangar 2 OS, Stand OS2) launched the REVA FAV fast attack vehicle at the 2017 IDEX show in Abu Dhabi and is now presenting it for the According first time in South Africa. The 4x4 to the company, once the vehicle, seating 2+4 personnel, dial is turned until distance was designed and purpose-built for and wind correction in the display elite commando special operations. match the information provided It can be modified as a command by the spotter, the shooter will be and control as well as a rapid on target. All information can be response medical vehicle. moved freely or can be deactivated Transportable by land, sea and if needed via a smartphone app air, the REVA FAV can be deployed (Bluetooth connection). The in most clandestine operations display and user interface can be where mobility, speed and stealth customised. are essential, and can move Other recent introductions by where trucks and APCs cannot Steiner-Optik are the powerful all- operate. Typical applications are Ballistic protection is provided provide level B6 ballistic protection. round Ranger 3-12x56 riflescope deep penetration, off-road patrols, to the front and sides of the 3.8 Standard features include a with high-contrast optics and long-distance reconnaissance, Cummins engine compartment and rotating ring gear for a 12.7mm superb low-light capability, and search and rescue, and ‘fast in the belly fuel tank is fully protected. weapon, as well as a 7.62mm the Wildlife 10x42 binocular. Both fast out’ raids. It has a top speed The vehicle can be up-armoured weapon mount. Modular options devices are targeted at sportsmen of 150km/h and a road range of with door panels, windows and a for 40mm grenade launchers and and women. Q 800km with fuel on board. rear load bay armoured canopy to 60mm mortar are available. Q dt/' ^Zs/^ E >K'/^d/^ dƵƌŶŬĞǇ ĚĞĨĞŶĐĞ ĂŶĚ ŚƵŵĂŶŝƚĂƌŝĂŶ ƐŽůƵƟŽŶƐ

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24 Tiny but smart Home from home FLIR Systems (Hangar 5, Stand At 32g, the Black Hornet 3 CE25) is highlighting its most offers the lowest size, weight and recent introductions, the Black performance for UAS available. Hornet 3 nano-unmanned aerial Offering improved speed and vehicle (UAV) for use by militaries, distance compared with previous government agencies and first versions, Black Hornet 3 flies 2km responders, and One Pro LT, a new, at speeds of more than 21km/h. It lower price point thermal imaging also incorporates sharper imaging attachment for smartphones in the processing, featuring the FLIR One Pro series. Lepton thermal microcamera core The Black Hornet Personal and a visible sensor to allow greater BY SAM J BASCH shipping container, making it Reconnaissance System (PRS) image fidelity. suitable for transport in a C-130 is already the world’s smallest The design also features an With South Africa’s military aircraft. combat-proven nano-Unmanned improved encrypted military- deployed into various African Two further contracts cover Aerial System (UAS), and approved digital datalink, enabling countries on peace support a mess facility and a container FLIR’s next-generation Black seamless communications and operations, a new-generation solution for a host of applications, Hornet 3 nano-UAV adds the imagery significantly beyond line-of- rapidly transportable camping including air-conditioning systems, ability to navigate in GPS-denied sight and in closed areas. solution was needed. Pretoria- a canteen and barbershop, environments, enabling the Key features of One Pro LT, based Redeployable Camp Systems paymaster’s office, stores, security warfighter to maintain situational also powered by the Lepton (RCSSA) (Hangar 7, Stand N03) lock-ups and even a bar and gym. awareness, threat detection and microcamera core, include the has lately been awarded several The 32m by 10m mess hall, surveillance, no matter where the company’s patented MSX image contracts to fulfil this requirement. with vestibules on the long sides, mission takes them. enhancement and VividIR video “The Canvas Products system is constructed of a modular steel signal processing technology to that RCSSA is currently delivering or aluminium frame, covered by deliver improved thermal image consists of general and vehicle durable, flame-retardant PVC fabric. quality and clarity. tents of varying sizes, furniture The mess contract includes delivery FLIR has also announced a and packaging equipment,” said of a high-throughput dishwasher strategic investment in CVEDIA Karen Coetzer, group marketing and an auto-start heavy-duty silent Pte Ltd, a developer of machine manager. “We designed steel generator. “This is essentially learning applications that enable crates to ship the entire system, five-star living for the military on sensor systems with artificial including the tents, solid doors, operations,” Coetzer added. intelligence. CVEDIA’s SynCity support structure, interlocking The company is globally simulator software provides rubber floor tiles and a raised floor. renowned for its innovative ultra-realistic, multimodal, digital In addition, we provide a hand- redeployable and air-transportable environments for autonomous operated hydraulic stacker – a camp systems, having provided system OEMs and related sensor smaller version of large warehouse clients with turnkey soft-walled makers to train their systems in a stackers – able to lift 2 tonnes.” camps and HERCon hard-walled faster, safer and more affordable The consignment is delivered containers that can be expanded to manner. Q in a standard (6m) ISO low-cube offer triple the usual floorspace. Q

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BY GÜNTER ENDRES The Africa Aerospace & Defence 2018 Show Daily is Seeker Aircraft (Hangar 3, produced by IHS Jane’s and Stand CE26) manufactures, Clear view three editions are written and distributes and supports its Seeker produced on site. aircraft worldwide, offering Publisher: Xenia Sapanidi; a turnkey solution for any Show Daily Director: Lynne light observation need across the Raishbrook. Editor: Günter globe. The Seeker is a versatile, Endres. Correspondents: purpose-built, light observation Sam J Basch, David Donald, aircraft specifically designed Christopher F Foss and Mark and developed for expeditionary 0DQVÀHOG. Photographer: surveillance missions and is said Patrick Allen. Production Editor: to be the most cost-effective Nicola Keeler. Online Editor: surveillance aircraft on the market With its high lift wing, engine and Typical applications are in law James Macinnes. Operations today. It provides unmatched exhaust system all located aft of the enforcement, pipeline/powerline Manager: Simon Kay. surveillance specific qualities, cockpit, the crew has unrestricted patrol, aerial search and emergency including flexibility, manoeuvrability visibility. The pusher propeller and response, and fire spotting to Printing and distribution by and visibility when compared with tailwheel configuration make it provide firefighting commanders MM Print Services Ltd. both fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. possible to mount sensors on the with situational awareness. A The Africa Aerospace & An FAA Part 23 Normal Category nose of the aircraft, which provide complete NVG compatible cockpit 'HIHQFH6KRZ'DLO\RIÀFH Certified aircraft, Seeker features an unparalleled view with no redesign with a glass navigation is next to the Media Centre, a side-by-side configured cockpit obstructions. Its configuration also system, parts and component outside Hangar 5. with helicopter-like visibility, along ensures short take-off and landing standardisation and an improved 7KHRIÀFLDORQOLQHYHUVLRQLV with under-fuselage mounting capability in the most austere fuel system make the Seeker also available at janes.com/aad capability and wing hard points. locations. ideal for commercial operations. Q

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26 Wi-Fi for power BY SAM J BASCH

Just as consumers insist on wireless power for their electronic Helicopter devices, so have the military and law enforcement agencies, as support well as industry, come to rely on it. South African drone Long-established Lithuanian operating company Electra company Helisota (Hangar 2, Sky, exhibiting as Drone Stand E6), a member of the Volt (Hangar 5, Stand U11), Avia Solutions Group, provides represents a long line of a fully integrated, authorised innovative products and solutions, induction. A wireless power maintenance, repair and overhaul including its drone port, and the key advantage is that it technology, which (MRO) operation, supporting WiPo Wireless Power company. is compact and mobile, yet big allows clients to benefit government, military and private “Besides being the sole Drone enough to fit large commercial in areas where traditional plug-in rotorcraft operators from 40 Volt representative for large parts drones. cables are undesired or unsafe. countries. of Africa, we develop wireless “The drone port is a safe Drone Volt is a French company Up to 20 helicopters a year are power solutions, specifically for enclosure for drones that whose latest drones include the serviced at its main MRO base at the use with drones, among other charges their battery without any powerful Hercules 20, which is Kaunas. Helicopters serviced are products,” said Electra Sky chief intervention, making autonomous able to lift up to 25kg of a range of the Airbus Helicopters H120, H125, executive Deon Rossouw. drones a reality,” said Dr Jaco payloads. In military, security and H130, H135 and H145; Mil Mi-8 In essence, WiPo’s Wi-Fi for du Preez, founder and chief civil applications, it carries any type (Mi-8T, -8P, -8PS), Mi-8MT (Mi-17), power allows a large amount of executive of WiPo Wireless Power. of heavy cameras and sensors, Mi-8MTV-1 (Mi-17-1V), Mi-8AMT, power to be transmitted wirelessly The company was established laser scanning or LiDAR equipment Mi-171 and Mi-172; and Robinson by means of electromagnetic to develop and commercialise for data acquisition. Q R44. Helisota, an EASA Part 145, Part 147 and ISO 9001:2008 lighting, power and control certified organisation, also provides equipment, helipad/heliport and spare parts supply, component offshore helideck lighting, among support, non-destructive testing, others. Besides aviation-related helicopter sales, technical training, lighting solutions, NTEC has 24/7 AOG support services, supplied mining and industrial engineering support, infrastructure sites, as well as lighting for solutions, integrated maintenance telecommunication towers and services, aircraft acquisition, and high-rise structures and buildings. consultancy services. “Our services cover the Conversions and spectrum, from design, supply, modernisations may include installation, on-site technical upgrades for special missions, support, diagnostics and search and rescue, VIP and Lights will guide you maintenance, to testing, calibration passenger transport and general and commissioning,” explained in-flight refuelling packages. Aircraft or helicopters landing at including private, commercial Solano. “NTEC also supplies solar In April this year, Helisota night, or even taxiing to the ramp, and military airfields,” said NTEC aviation lighting, portable and rapid signed a co-operation agreement need guiding lights. South African director Oliver Solano. “As a deployment lighting, as well as with ASA-Airline Software company NTE Consulting, exhibiting consequence, NTE Consulting can safety and emergency lighting.” Applications ApS of Denmark as NTEC Aviation Lighting Solutions assist contractors and operators of NTEC has represented some for the promotion of IT solutions (Hangar 5, Stand CE15), has been airports and heliports with a wide of the world’s foremost lighting for continuing airworthiness actively involved in airport lighting range of products, services and companies, including Crouse- management (CAMO) and MROs. and related products and services solutions. These include complete Hinds, for decades and has ASA’s SAM 11 software enables since its foundation in 1982. airport turnkey solutions.” also established successful the certification, maintenance, “We have successfully The company provides working relationships with other repair and service of aircraft and completed a large number of obstruction lighting, aircraft aviation and airport equipment components. Q major projects in Southern Africa, warning lighting, airfield ground manufacturers around the world. Q janes.com/aad

28 No hiding from Douse the f Spider BY SAM J BASCH tolerance, the ExploSpot system has to kick in immediately. A fire in a vehicle or much worse, “Tests have shown that our ultra- BY GÜNTER ENDRES an onboard explosion, is one of high-speed ExploSpot detectors aircraft is the most severe threats to the can detect and verify the explosion New Zealand-based aviation flown, while the safety of military personnel. The within two milliseconds, whereafter specialist Spidertracks (Hangar Spider 8 (pictured) is the first of fire and explosion suppression suppression is automatically 6, Stand W1) is presenting its its products to include a universal system from Pretoria-based activated,” Spaeth explained. innovative automatic, satellite- DLUFUDIWLQWHUIDFH 8$, 7KH8$, ([SOR6SRW +DQJDU6WDQG&( “Within 100 milliseconds, total based flight tracking products. enables operators to detect and has a proven record, having been flooding has occurred, thus keeping 'HYHORSHGLQZKHQDKLJK transmit various discrete inputs supplied to several defence forces the pressure and temperature far profile New Zealander crashed his and outputs through the Spider around the world. below human tolerance.” helicopter and could not be found and the Spidertracks platform from According to chief executive 7KHRSWLFDO,5GHWHFWRUVZLWK for two weeks, the Spider series, anywhere in the world. Arend Spaeth, a high level of crew conical space angle of 60° launched two years later, has since Spidertracks’ chief marketing protection can be achieved only if and detection range of 3m are tracked almost seven million hours RIILFHU7RGG2·+DUDVDLG´,QWKH an explosion is suppressed within installed in various positions of flying and operates in more than past, it has been about finding 100 milliseconds. Seeing that a inside the vehicle cabin for optimal 100 countries around the world, out where an aircraft is and where combustion explosion develops performance. ExploSpot claims the including the US, Canada, Asia- it’s been. Now, we are solving the rapidly in 10 milliseconds, after detectors are designed for false Pacific countries and South Africa. problem of knowing what your which the temperature and alarm immunity, i.e. they are able Today, Spidertracks offers aircraft are doing when you can’t pressure start to exceed human to distinguish light sources ranging capabilities that add immense value see them. We’re already able to to aviation businesses, including show an aircraft’s location on a 6SLGHUW[WZKLFKJLYHVRSHUDWRUV map no matter where it is in the a direct line of communication world, but we’ve gone even further. Safe inside to their aircraft’s cockpit from We’re providing a connection virtually anywhere, and Global between operators and their Pelican-Hardigg (Hangar 3, Stand Cross-Channel Communication (or aircraft anywhere in the world, W7), the largest manufacturer of GC3), which harnesses the power regardless of local infrastructure. aerospace and military approved of various channels to provide “Spidertracks is fast moving logistic containers and cases, is operators with comprehensive, from a ‘box on the dash’ to a showcasing a selection of its latest constant coverage across the globe. fleet management and business transportation products, which Hardware includes the Spider6, efficiency system for airlines, air have been tested in the field, which offers more than just the forces, tourism, law enforcement, as well as in combat situations. location of an aircraft, but also emergency medical services, and 'HVLJQHGWRNHHSVHQVLWLYHDQG allows the operator to see how an petroleum exploration operators.” Q vital equipment safe from moisture, dust, sand, salt and impact, the company’s cases are rugged, This low-cost display offers watertight, airtight, chemical- A sure touch powerful and intuitive touchscreen capabilities on a 10.1in screen with Pilots would be delighted to operate near-4K resolution – the highest the latest primary flight display available in today’s general aviation recently introduced by BendixKing, segment, according to BendixKing. Testing, testing… a business unit of Honeywell. What makes the AeroVue Touch The prime objective of Measuretest cc (Hangar 6, Stand W7) is to supply The AeroVue Touch is on show in particularly user-friendly for pilots is and service professional test and measurement equipment in the avionic, the static aircraft park under the that it requires only a maximum of 5)PLFURZDYHHOHFWULFDODQGWHOHFRPVÀHOGV,WUHSUHVHQWVDQXPEHURI banner of Century Avionics. four touches to access any function principals already well established in the global market, including Cobham ZLWKLQWKHVRIWZDUH,WFDQEH Avcom, Stanford Research, Hioki, Flann Microwave and Schomandl. operated while wearing gloves, and $IRFXVRQWKHFRPSDQ\·VVWDQGLV,WDOLDQFRPSDQ\'0DUFKLRUL '0$ infrared technology built into the which manufactures precision aircraft ground test equipment, used in more display coupled with large buttons, than 80 countries by overhaul bases, civil airlines and general aviation. The enable high touch accuracy in the MPS range of air data testers covers civil and military requirements for pitot- cockpit. Moreover, the system’s static testing, providing high-altitude and airspeed capabilities, combined greater customisation allows for with reduced vertical separation minimum-relevant precision, with annual pilots to employ full-screen or split- recalibration cycles. Capabilities for pneumatic-based smart probes provide screen modes to access critical angle-of-attack measurement, in addition to pitot-static parameters. Q flight information. Q janes.com/aad

29 flames from direct sunlight and rifle flash to a match being lit. In similar manner, the extinguishant bottles are optimally installed throughout the vehicle interior. The extinguishing agent often depends on customer requirements, but is typically NAF S125 gas. A key safety feature of the activation mechanism of the bottles is dual activation pins, making stalling of the activation statistically impossible. Fuel supply sorted The control box allows for built-in test and alarm indications, time to make installation, servicing Air BP (Hangar 5, Stand CE14), and at the Moroccan locations for example, to detect wiring and and commissioning as easy as the international aviation fuel (AGA and RAK), Avgas will also be pressure faults or low power. monitoring the user interface. products and services supplier, has supplied. Additionally, it enables manual Spaeth adds that fire and collaborated with Vivo Energy to Anthony Leon, general manager, operation of the system. All explosion suppression for the grow its network in Africa, adding Air BP Southern Africa, commented: components connected to the engine compartment and wheel six new locations: Sir Seewoosagur “With Africa set to be one of the control box are monitored in real wells are also available. Q Ramgoolam International fastest-growing aviation regions Airport, Mauritius (MRU); Félix- over the next 20 years, there Houphouët-Boigny International is enormous potential for both resistant, lightweight, durable, to set up a field office of durable Airport (ABJ), Ivory Coast; Nelson business and commercial aviation. impact-resistant and reusable. desks in minutes; Mobile Medical Mandela International (RAI) and We are delighted to be collaborating Equipment is protected against Cases to protect lifesaving medical Sal International Airport (SID), with Vivo Energy and will continue drop damage, while the rib design gear; and Mobile Master Cases, Cape Verde; and Al Massira Airport to invest in Africa, as the industry maximises stacking and stability which are 463L pallet-ready. (AGA) and Menera Airport (RAK), develops, to grow our operations en route. By developing custom solutions, Morocco. and better serve our customers.” Pelican-Hardigg’s cases responding with agility, testing This collaboration builds on a Air BP also manages operations provide war fighters with extreme new materials and continuously technical services agreement that of fuel services at nine airports in protection of the sensitive improving designs, Pelican-Hardigg Air BP signed with Vivo Energy in South Africa, including OR Tambo electronics, weapons, optics and has built a robust line of cases, 2015 to provide training services International Johannesburg (JNB), communication equipment needed which are used to transport aircraft across Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Cape Town International (CPT), to accomplish their missions. The parts and engines, military diving Morocco, Kenya, Uganda and George (GRJ), Port Alfred (AFD), range includes: Mobile IT Cases, scooters, all types of drones/UAVs, Mauritius. Air BP now provides Bhisho-Bulembu (BIY), East London which shield portable computers, weapons and missiles, satellites, fuel at 40 locations across Africa. (ELS); King Shaka International printers and fax machines; Mobile robots, and electronic equipment, At all six of the most recent new Durban (DUR), Richards Bay (RCB), Office Cases, which enable soldiers among others. Q locations, Air BP will offer Jet A-1 and Rand (QRA). Q

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Aerial Monitoring Solutions (AMS) Inflatable for flood (Hangar 5, Stand U3) was founded in 2013 to fulfil a niche in the market for low-cost, customised unmanned aerial systems. The Flying rescue operations team has a strong background For customers looking for the latest professional use by emergency of aircraft manufacturing and developments in safety and survival service teams during bank-side maintenance and has allowed equipment, Survitec (Hangar 1, flood rescue operations. AMS to position itself as a notable Stand CE2) is showcasing Survitec will also be unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) high its range of solutions briefing customers on manufacturing and maintenance designed to maximise its RESCU building company. From its humble roots survival and performance evacuation of design and manufacture out of in extreme environments. system, a garage, AMS has now grown its These include its enhanced which manufacturing capability to output flood rescue range, which utilises tried high-quality, locally manufactured now offers an inflatable boat for and tested UAVs. emergency response applications. technology from AMS offers reliable and efficient The DSB 470 FR was originally its maritime and aviation escape unmanned systems to aid the designed to serve the military and systems. RESCU offers a safe and customer in effectively and safely special forces market, but has since rapid escape route from high-rise undertaking monitoring duties. been modified to meet search and buildings in emergency situations Its products are available to most rescue (SAR) requirements. Join where traditional stairways and industry sectors, as well as to Survitec on its stand to discover exits may be compromised. private individuals, NGOs, NPOs the modifications that make this Product demonstrations and video and government institutions. rescue boat a versatile solution simulations will be available on the One of its main unmanned wildlife management, health and for use in water and flood rescue stand. systems is Eagle Owl, a safety, agriculture, security and operations. Survitec has a proven track customisable, intelligent UAV infrastructure. Eagle Owl can be Since launching its Crewfit XD record in the SAR sector and holds designed as a cost-effective answer used in rough weather conditions Fire Retardant lifejacket last year, contracts with organisations to the African market, where and deploys a parachute for easy Survitec has expanded its range to including the Royal National Lifeboat its applications could include retrieval. With an endurance of five include the XD QR (quick release) Institute and The Royal Netherlands belt, a personal safety system for Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM). Q One of the latest products of Beretta Defense Technologies (Hangar 1, Stand CW13) is the PMX- Tactical ad Airborne solutions D7 submachine gun in 9x19mm (9mm Parabellum) calibre, S-PLANE Automation is exhibiting specialising in the delivery of targeted at law enforcement and harsh envi in Hangar 7NO, Stand ON1. In complete certification-ready the military. The extensive use collaboration with the company’s automation, simulation, of polymer materials and light fully automatic fire. An optional clients and end users, 680m2 of communication and ground control alloy metals makes for a compact three-round burst position is also exhibition space has been obtained systems for manned, unmanned and lightweight design, while the available. A translucent, to showcase proven airborne ISR and optionally piloted aircraft barrel and bolt are machined yet resistant, 30-round systems created with S-PLANE’s systems. It combines its own and from a special high-strength steel polymer magazine Solutions. S-PLANE will also be other market-leading products with to specifically withstand performing live demonstrations system engineering, integration the rigours of harsh in the form of active hardware-in- and testing support services environments and the-loop simulations of its versatile to customise and deliver these abusive conditions. and certification-ready solutions. solutions to its clients. To reduce wear and S-PLANE’s rugged and proven The company’s solutions and guarantee corrosion allows visual count of xSERIES and nxSERIES Flight experience span a large variety resistance, special surface the rounds. An optional Control Units are also on display. of aircraft, from unmanned to finishes and treatments sound suppressor can S-PLANE is an internationally manned fixed- and rotary-wing are applied to the metal parts of be employed, with both recognised aerospace company vehicles, and are applied within the firing mechanisms and on subsonic and supersonic both the civil and military domains. the areas where friction between ammunition. Most notably, S-PLANE products components exists. The Beretta PMX-D7 is equipped are used to create unmanned The three-position fire selector, with Picatinny rails (MIL-STD-1913) aerial vehicles (UAVs) and conveniently located on both sides positioned on the top, bottom and optionally piloted vehicles (OPVs), of the polymer lower receiver, is sides of the receiver to mount as well as manned ISR aircraft that easily accessible for both right- illuminators, pointers or other are easily upgraded to become and left-handed use, and enables enablers, as well as vertical front UAVs or OPVs. Q the user to select safe, single or grips or hand guards. janes.com/aad

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Together with Australian manufacturer Airwork Helicopters, Dakota Air Parts (Hangar 3, Stand CE7B) is introducing its composite tail rotor blade, the AMT-206-1, which is a direct replacement for Bell 206A and 206B JetRanger series of helicopter tail rotor blades. OEM blades. They are also claimed Dakota Air Parts and its strategic The AMT-206-1 tail rotor blade to provide a higher margin of partners specialise in the purchase, (TRB) has a non-symmetrical safety through their increased sale and support of rotor-wing airfoil section and incorporates a strength and higher thrust for an and fixed-wing aircraft, turbine swept tip. It is primarily fabricated equivalent power setting, as well engines, and parts, both OEM and from unidirectional graphite as a substantial 68 per cent noise aftermarket. Platforms supported (carbon fibre) and aramid (Kevlar) reduction, which will be popular include: UH-1, AH-1, OH-58, CH-47, continuous fibres suspended in an for operators that fly in and around UH-60, Bell 205/212/412, MD 500 epoxy matrix, and is fitted with a noise-sensitive environments such series, and Honeywell T53 and T55, nickel abrasion strip on the leading as national parks and built-up General Electric J85, and Rolls- edge. The abrasion strip is bonded areas. They are corrosion resistant Royce M250 engines. Dakota is a on using a urethane adhesive. and impervious to saltwater, have US Department of State and ATF The AMT-206-1 blades are greater ground clearance, and have registered exporter/importer and said to offer a 30 per cent cost replaceable bushings and abrasion frequently purchases aircraft and hours at 100km/h, it is equipped advantage and a 5,000-hour time strips. The blades have been tested inventories worldwide,both military with a front-mounted wide-angle HD life – twice that of the standard for more than 51 million cycles. and commercial. Q camera for day and night imaging. AMS currently services most countries across the African continent. Q 8VHUVSHFLÀF8$6WUDLQLQJ Lake patrol boats ABSI Defense (Hangar 3, Stand CE27) is one of seven companies In June 2018, the Uganda People’s chosen by the Maryland Depart- Defence Force (UPDF) took into ment of Commerce to represent vantage in service four 850 Military Patrol the state at AAD 2018. Boats built in South Africa and “We look forward to showing supplied by Twiga Services and how ABSI’s products and services ronments Logistics (Hangar 4ON, Stand ON2). ÀWLQWRWKHJOREDOHFRQRP\DQGLQ The four boats were terface with decision-makers from Beretta Defense Technologies is commissioned by President and other aerospace and defence the strategic alliance of four Beretta Commander in Chief, Yoweri contract from sister company companies, while bringing atten- Holding defence Museveni, after a firepower Impala Services and Logistics in tion to some of the innovation companies: demonstration near the UPDF Uganda. Training and technical going on in St Mary’s County,” Beretta, Marine base at Port Alice Pier support were part of the package, said ABSI Defense CEO, Chris Benelli, near Entebbe. The Marines also with training taking place in Cape Sacco. “We will be part of the USA Sako demonstrated combat tactics, Town and Entebbe. Partnership Pavilion at the show, and water survival skills and scuba The patrol boats are powered along with the six other Maryland Steiner. diving capabilities. by two 200hp Yamaha outboard companies chosen to attend.” These Museveni said it is vital for engines, giving a top speed of ABSI Defense is an unmanned founding companies produce Uganda to secure its bodies of approximately 35kts. The MPB aerial systems (UAS) training and some of the finest weaponry water because 20 per cent of the marine electronics system includes services company devoted to de- and equipment in their markets. country is under freshwater. radar, underwater scanners, an livering mission-based UAS train- BDT is a proven provider “Lakes are very easy areas engine management system and LQJ%\GHYHORSLQJXVHUVSHFLÀF of services, weaponry and of infiltration; there is a need to Wi-Fi system. training, the company makes UAS equipment, including firearms, defend our fisheries, but also to Each boat is 8.5m long and operators effective in each unique ammunition, optics, electro- stop border lakes from being used 2.3m wide, accommodating three operating environment on day optics and tactical clothing. by terrorists and criminals,” he gunners, a boarding party of four, a one. It also offers UAS platforms, Through research, technologies, said, adding that search radars coxswain and a marine electronic EXQGOLQJÀHOGLQJWUDLQLQJDQG devices and solutions, BDT has the are needed to improve security on systems operator. They are fitted sustainment services, as well as ability to customise its products Uganda’s lakes. with machine guns mounted on the counter-UAS threat assessment, to meet every operational and The boats were built in Cape bow and on each side at the rear of training and technology test and situational need. Q Town and supplied by Twiga under the vessel. Q evaluation. Q janes.com/aad

34 IN BRIEF… Cut out the noise Aiming straight Trijicon (Hangar 4, Stand CE10), BY SAM J BASCH 139g and combines a lightweight a global provider of aiming solu- headband for stability with an ear- tions for the hunting, shooting, For long-term comfort on extended bud configuration that rests lightly military and law enforcement flights, Bose has now introduced yet securely in the bowl of the ear. markets, has announced the its new active noise cancelling This allows the headset to be worn selection of the Trijicon RMR headset for the flight deck, the comfortably for hours at a time. 5XJJHGL]HG0LQLDWXUH5HÁH[ Bose ProFlight Aviation Headset. It boasts three user-selectable Type 2 by the Naval Surface War- Designed for the professional levels of active noise cancellation fare Center Crane division for the pilot, the ProFlight is the industry’s and a tap control for a talk-through USSOCOM Miniature Aiming Sys- smallest, quietest and most communication function, which tem – Day Optics Program. The comfortable active noise cancelling allows pilots to hear anyone on the FRQWUDFWLVIRUDÀYH\HDUSHULRG communication headset. It joins flight deck that is not connected to Work will be performed in Wixom, the acclaimed Bose A20 in the the intercom, without removing the Michigan, and is expected to be company’s aviation headset line. headset or an earpiece. completed by August 2023. Bose is demonstrating its products According to Bose, the ProFlight The Trijicon RMR Type 2 with Century Avionics in the Static broadens the Bose Aviation employs a new electronics design Park (SPE13) and at Wings ’n’ culmination of that experience Headset line, because pilots can that bolsters durability and per- Things (Hangar 5, Stand E3). and knowledge, and through the now choose the headset best formance and extends the func- “We’ve spent over 30 years application of proprietary Bose suited to their flight environment: tionality of the red dot sight. The researching and developing active technology, provides a real solution the A20 is ideal for louder noise updated electronics and battery noise cancelling technology,” to many of the challenges pilots environments, while the new Bose contacts increase reliability under said Patrick Schutterop, category of crewed and turbine-powered ProFlight is designed for lower noise the harshest use and stiffest re- business manager for Bose Aviation aircraft face.” environments such as airline flight coil. Audible and tactile windage headsets. “The ProFlight is the The ProFlight weighs only decks and corporate jet aircraft. Q and elevation adjustments allow for quick and easy zeroing with no need for special tools or devices. The RMR Type 2 is compatible Night into day with existing RMR mounts and Made to measure Multinational night-vision expert optics-ready pistols. Photonis (Hangar 4, Stand CE10) Backed by a long history of solution: “If you go from a single- shows its innovative strength, as Smallest probe innovation, Texas-based Howell engine to a twin-engine platform, applications in defence, security Aeroprobe (Hangar 3, Stand E9) Instruments (Aircraft Park) offers we can do that with the same box and surveillance have increasingly has introduced what may be the customised solutions for monitoring we have already certified – with become digital. With the day-and- world’s smallest multihole probe. all kinds of advanced gas turbine minor changes.” night Nocturn camera (pictured), The seven-hole probe, with a tip engines. Its latest venture is its This flexibility is echoed Photonis has made a major diameter of only 0.7mm, is the data acquisition system (DAS) for by Howell Instruments’ chief contribution to this digitisation latest addition to Aeroprobe’s which MD Helicopters is the launch executive, Arthur ‘Shep’ Brown: process. Since their introduction, ÁRZPHDVXUHPHQWSURGXFWUDQJH customer. “Our strengths are our agility, Nocturn camera cores have XVHGDFURVVLQGXVWULHVZKHUHÁRZ Certified to DO-178B design our flexibility and our history,” he successfully been integrated into measurement is critical, including assurance level A, the software in said. “Because we are a small hand-held observation aerodynamics for automotive re- Howell’s DAS demonstrates the company, we can build two units devices, digital VHDUFKDQGÁLJKWFKDUDFWHULVDWLRQ company’s ability to break ground – two systems specific to a small (weapon) sights, for unmanned vehicles. According when it comes to accuracy and operator. But we have the space vehicle situational to the company, it will be a game- reliability. Accuracy is essential for and capacity and the staff to awareness devices changing tool for researchers and engine data for maintenance, and expand to produce 100 or more, if and UAV cameras. engineers who need to measure importantly to ensure the safety of it would be required… customised Photonis has added ÁRZQHDUZDOOVRULQVPDOOVSDFHV passengers, crew and the aircraft solutions are what we’re all about.” the 2Mpx and 4Mpx EBCMOS such as in turbo-machinery. itself. Brown added that besides sensors to its portfolio. Demand for Crafted from materials that According to the company’s MD Helicopters, the company is CMOS technology has increased, are selected to ensure durability vice president of business also talking to others it said, because consumers are and longevity, the probe can make development, Bill to provide the asking for more pixels in colour and measurements Milton, Howell DAS as standard in smaller platforms, such as mobile over a wide Instruments’ DAS equipment on new phones. Imaging in low light levels UDQJHRIÁRZ is based on an rotary-wing or fixed- can be achieved using dedicated angles and has open architecture wing platforms, low light level CMOS technology, a relatively fast that allows for and as a certified such as the patented Lynx response time. a customised retrofit option. Q monochrome and colour sensors. Q janes.com/aad

36 Simulating the A military ne environment A leading company in the provision It offers improved performance, of environmental test systems which is recorded by Spirale Vision and equipment in southern Africa, in photo sequences to show the XTemp (Hangar 4, Stand E18) impact of the test on a product. The is showcasing its new Excal2 product is identified by a barcode environmental test chamber. and QR code. XTemp is an engineering In keeping with its principles company with many years of of environmental protection, the experience, operating in the areas system conforms to the new G-gas of technology testing, simulation regulations, and the use of R449A of environmental conditions, gas in association with a new measurement and recording of refrigerated circuit means only one signals. annual check is required. “Environmental testing is critical As an authorised and exclusive to winning and keeping user trust,” distributor of leading global brands, said Louis Joubert, chief XTemp puts the world’s best executive. “We make sure environmental test chambers, your environmentally vibration test systems RICHARD MCMANUS CREDIT: PHOTO sensitive products meet and advanced corrosion BY SAM J BASCH biological weapons. “Due to this all client expectations – no technology on the market. modern-day threat, the speed matter the conditions.” Importantly, XTemp South Africa company Desert Wolf and ease of use to neutralise the The ergonomically has also developed and Consulting (Hangar 1, Stand E6) contaminant is absolutely critical to redesigned Excal2 in manufactured a range of has just been awarded the save lives,” he said. 140-litre and 220-litre specialised walk-in and distribution rights for Africa of the D7 ‘mil-spec’ DF-200 is a chamber sizes, allows drive-in chambers at the innovative DECON7 system. bactericidal and broad-spectrum for it to be taken through disposal of South African According to Desert Wolf’s chief disinfectant that delivers standard sized doors. customers. Q executive, Hennie Kieser, military complete inactivation of a range of units worldwide face the dire threat contaminants. Unlike alternative A firm hold on quality of contamination by chemical and disinfectants, D7 chemically

Murray Corporation (Hangar 3, Quality Standard. To ensure Stand CE27) designs and its customers always receive Voice and data co manufactures clamps and consistently high-quality clamps fasteners for almost all industrial and products, excellent line fill Harris Corporation (Hangar 3, simultaneous voice and data and commercial hose applications. and on-time delivery, all products Stand CE23) is a leading technology with high speeds and extended The manufacturer’s clamps and and operations – from its home innovator, solving customers’ transmission ranges – capabilities fasteners are being used in the office in Baltimore, Maryland, to toughest mission-critical challenges typically found in a manpack – but agriculture, automotive, heavy- its manufacturing facilities in the by providing solutions that in a compact handheld form. duty truck, off-highway, municipal, US, Canada, India and China – are connect, inform and protect. Harris Also on display is the RF-7800I marine, irrigation, beverage and subject to the precise controls supports government and Tactical Networking Intercom plumbing markets around the and specifications of its Quality commercial customers in System, the smallest, lightest, world. Management System. more than 100 countries. most power-efficient intercom Murray Corporation is certified To ensure its customers’ peace The company is organised system available today. It is to ISO 9001, the International of mind, Murray products are into three business customisable and reliable for made from superior materials, segments: Communication any vehicle on any mission precision manufactured to the Systems, Space and – delivering a network highest standards and subjected to Intelligence Systems and backbone for integrated rigorous testing in the company’s Electronic Systems. dismount, tactical operations quality-control laboratory. Among the Harris centres, maritime and The company’s team also works products on show at AAD vehicular communications, side by side with its customers to 2018 is the Falcon III as well as voice and data design, engineer and manufacture RF-7800V-HH Handheld connectivity among crew custom clamps to meet their VHF Tactical Radio members. specifications. Q (pictured). This offers Tough terrain and noisy janes.com/aad

37 cessity Smart hard hitter cleaves the spore wall, then Renowned for its high-end, long- hard target interdiction. he is actively engaging. As such, neutralises the mycotoxin inside. It range precision rifles, South African Featuring an integral this combination adds an entirely also changes the osmotic pressure company Truvelo Manufacturers suppressor, the AMRIS makes new dynamic to the way a military around the cell, which causes an (Hangar 1, Stand E6 and Hangar 3, maximum use of the subsonic marksman can be utilised as a imbalance in the internal cellular Stand W2b) has launched the ammunition capable of reaching force multiplier, the company said. pressure, resulting in the total innovative 20x42mm AMRIS (short out to 1,000m, thanks to the Among its high-precision collapse of the cellular membrane. for anti-materiel rifle, integrally adjustable scope rail that adds rifles are the Counter Measure This powerful, proven D7 suppressed). 300MoA (minutes Sniper series formula is used by the American According to Truvelo, the developed for FBI, the Secret Service and other intended purpose for the 20x42mm urban-type state entities. Originally developed AMRIS (pictured) is to serve the warfare at by Sandia National Laboratories to military operator as a secondary a shorter range. The neutralise chemical and biological rifle, which is compact rifles are compact and allow for weapons, D7 was a key component enough to be stowed easy manoeuvrability. The stock is for the successful decontamination in a backpack. foldable and the rifle lighter, which of the US Post Office in Washington, This is in makes it easier to carry in confined DC, and NBC Studios in New York addition to his areas. City following the 9/11 anthrax primary weapon Truvelo also currently fields anti- attacks. system, typically materiel rifles in four calibres: the Kieser said the D7 DF-200 a .338 Lapua of angle) to the optic’s capability. 12.7x99mm, the 14.5x114mm, is packaged for use with current Magnum long-range rifle. This combination of stealth, the 20x42mm and the 20x110 military equipment and is used by Should the operator require power, concealability and range, Hispano. In addition, the Truvelo military and first-responders for higher payloads, such as HE, HEI, makes it virtually impossible for APR (anti-personnel rifle) series CBRN mitigation in military theatres APT or SAPHEI, the 20x42mm the target to determine where the is available in 7,62x51 Nato and worldwide. AMRIS can then be deployed for operator is located from where .338 Lapua. Q Desert Wolf is also showing the Black Hornet mini-drone along with FLIR Systems, as well For law enforcement agencies as its capabilities in the area of and the military, it would make military field kitchens and other operational and budgetary sense technologies. Q to acquire a proven and innovative One holster pistol holster that accommodates an array of different pistol types. in the locked position, without optional belt-hanger systems to suit The Secure 3 from Pretoria- releasing the auto-locking device. the height preferences of individual based Rescomp Handgun Importantly, the pistol can be users.” nnectivity Technologies (RHT) (Hangar loaded while in the holster.” The holsters are available 2, Stand W5) is a modular This is a key safety benefit, in various military and law- environments are no problem for design holster which allows the pistol to be enforcement colours, while unit the RF-7800I. The system delivers that not only withdrawn only by means of badges can be moulded on, if clear voice and data between accommodates its quick thumb-release. required. crew members within the limited numerous The Secure 3 was Injection-moulded from glass- confines of military vehicles pistol types, but designed to fit Beretta reinforced nylon, the Secure 3 travelling in harsh conditions. It also meets a host pistols, most Glock is robust, rugged, durable and supports HF, VHF, UHF, SPR and of military and police models including MOS extremely strong, hence RHT offers BGAN satellite communications requirements. It is also variants, CZ models, a minimum two-year warranty on technology, reliably connecting sought after by commercial all 1911 and 2011- workmanship and materials. dismounted personnel,tactical security companies and the type pistols, and several Established in 1991, RHT operations centres, maritime and sporting and action-shooting others are being added. is internationally renowned for vehicular units. fraternities. “From a cost- its own patented products and The RF-7800I is interoperable “Ours is arguably the only effective acquisition exports of leading-edge weapons with the Harris Falcon family holster of this type with the and inventory and tactical accessories. It also of tactical radios, as well as range of features you’re getting perspective, not to imports and distributes leading other military, government and in the Secure 3,” explained RHT mention the safety brands into South Africa, including commercial devices. The modular chief executive Franco Resca. consideration, a multi-use, modular oil-free M4 rifles, Cobra restraint design, customisable to a variety of “While this ambidextrous holster and long-lasting holster is the way systems, Edge and Revision vehicles, makes the system easy to has a bevelled inlet and built-in to go,” said Resca. “The Secure 3 is eyewear, RU Ready training timers install and configure to the specific sight track for easy holstering, the fully adjustable for cant (forward or and FAB Défense weapon upgrade needs of the mission. Q weapon cannot be withdrawn while backward tilt), and we offer several systems. Q janes.com/aad

38 Traffic management at Africa’s premier air show Thousands of aviation and defence enthusiasts will converge at the AAD MOBILE Air Force Base Waterkloof for AAD APP FOR TRADE 2018 from 19-23 September VISITORS 2018, and organisers have put in place comprehensive plans Trade visitors can easily stay up to manage access and ease the to date with all that is happening traffic flows. before, during and after the event. Regular bus shuttles will With all the relevant information operate from the park-and-ride easily accessed with the click of a facilities close to the venue button, and choosing the relevant during the open days on 22 SXVKQRWLÀFDWLRQVDOORZVXSWR and 23 September and plenty date information so that nothing of free parking will be available can be missed! at various places in the vicinity. Leon Dillman, the CEO of CAASA The AAD 2018 Mobile App – now and lead partner for AAD 2018, available for download free of has called on visitors to Africa’s charge on Android and Apple. largest international air show to plan their journeys in advance and make use of the public includes aerial displays by the flows and all closures and detours Residents living close to the transport arrangements that will Silver Falcons, Gripens and Hawk will be clearly marked. Visitors Waterkloof Base are advised be available. fighter aircraft will start at 08h00 are advised to access the Show to familiarise themselves with “We encourage the public to visit on the weekend, but gates will from the Botha Avenue and Rigel the traffic arrangements and the show in large numbers. This already open at 06h00. The main Avenue off-ramps on the N1 or road closures and to consider is one of the best family outings roads that will be affected are Nellmapius Drive on the R21. alternative local routes on in Gauteng this year and we hope Solomon Mahlangu, which is the Park-and-ride facilities will be Saturday and Sunday. The highway to attract more than 100,000 off-ramp on the R21/Airport Road, located at the Armscor offices will be cleared at around 15h30 people over the five days of Africa Trichardt Road leading to the main in Nossob Drive, Erasmusrand, and all closures will end by 17h30 Aerospace and Defence 2018. entrance and Veldpou Street next at 68 Air School in Snake Valley to facilitate the resumption of “We are aware of the impact of to the Air Force Base. Only park- Road, the Air Force Base Swartkop normal traffic. such a mass event on communities and-ride buses will be allowed on on the Old Johannesburg Road, The AAD app can be – especially residents close to AFB Trichardt and Veldpou and there Fountains Valley, Groen Kloof downloaded for free on Android Waterkloof and road users – and will be road closures at Dastek and road and Centurion Rugby Club and Apple to find the GPS we are doing our utmost to keep on Solomon Mahlangu and Van on West street. Shuttle buses will coordinates of free available disruptions to a minimum,” said Ryneveld Avenue. make regular journeys between parking and maps are available on Dillman. Traffic and emergency officials the parking areas and the air force the AAD website, www.aadexpo. The show programme that will be on duty to manage traffic base. co.za. An unparalleled exhibition space

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