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General Matar Al Dhaheri: The UAE Society a Strategic Depth for the Armed Forces
CAESAR Ahmed bin Tahnoon: NationalCombat proven self- Service Is A Great Honourpropelled wheeled gun
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EXCLUSIVE The First Batch of National Service Zayed’s Children are Proud of the Performance of Duty
Zayed’s Children & National Service The thirty-first of August 2014 is a historic day by all standards for us, Eyal (Children of) Zayed. This day witnessed the launch of the first batch of the national service and reserve regiments of the UAE citizens, to mark the opening of a new chapter in the march of the na- tional action, the heading and logo is to deepen the belonging and loyalty to this good earth and our wise leadership and on top to His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, By: UAE President and the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, may God protect him. It is indisputable that the national service and reserve are the bulwark which will deepen Staff Lieutenant-Colonel in the hearts of our younger generation of citizens their belonging and provide them with an opportunity to express the values of our national identity that was instilled in us by Yousef Juma AL Hadad the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace. Moreover, the National Service is a crucible for mobilization of energies, preparation of competencies Editor in Chief and exchange of expertise, so as to ensure the best possible use of all the efforts of the UAE [email protected] citizens in all areas of development. The feelings of the ‘Emiratis’ who joined the training camps have shown that the efforts of Zayed have yielded good and blessed fruits, and that the positive national education instilled by the founding father in the hearts of his children has been reflected in their enthusiastic turnout for the performance of national duty, and the race to express their willingness to protect their country and defend its wealth. The national service in the factory of men, represented in the military establishment, is a brief period of engagement – by the standards of time - but it gives the youth who join a badge of honor for a long time. It is a manifestation of the recognition of citizenship rights and duties, and that nations are protected by its men against challenges and threats, both at present and in future. Those who won the honor to join the first batch of national service and those who will come after them are looking forward to the future with a different vision. I even do not exaggerate if I say that they are a lucky generation who have been availed of a historic op- portunity to refine their individual and personal capabilities and skills that qualify them to face the challenges of life and build strong personalities. The National Service aims to create an overall force to protect the nation and its gains in the field of growth and development, a mission to be undertaken by citizens, regardless of their position and nature of work. The children of Zayed have proved their high national sense when they responded the call to national service with enthusiasm and motivation. They have been and will remain an excellent model for the sons of the loyal sons of the na- tion, through their interaction and rush to join the first batch of national service. While we pray to God for help and guidance in this blessed step, we can only turn our deepest thanks and gratitude to our wise leadership, led by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President and Supreme commander of the Armed Forces, may God protect him, and to all those who have contributed to the planning and implementa- tion of the success of this pioneering experience, which has long been coveted by the heart of all Emiratis. We all look to these young people with confidence and reassurance for the future of this nation, which has been and will always be a bastion of patriotism and a school of loyalty and belonging. Editorial
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| Issue 512 | Sep 2014 | 5 Events EURONAVAL GEARS UP UAE new exhibiting nation
Euronaval 2014, the biennial inter- vices. The exhibition benefits from -ex policing and maritime and coastal sur- national naval defense and maritime cellent facilities, security, parking, qual- veillance. exhibition and conference, will take ity catering, conference halls and many Euronaval is also a leading event for place October 27-31 2014 at the Le other modern features. naval drone (UXV) manufacturers and Bourget Exhibition and Conference International participation is on the rise, satellite applications, including commu- Centre in Paris. Supported by the with the presence of an Indian pavilion nications, navigation, weather, defense French Ministry of Defence and the this year and a number of new exhibit- and security. French Navy, it is the major naval and ing nationalities, UAE, Australia, Tur- The program will include debates on the maritime defense exhibition in Europe key and Belgium. safe and secure use of the seas for civil in the alternate years to the DSEI expo Euronaval is one of the most impor- and military purposes. For the first time, in the UK. tant events on the naval and maritime marine energies will also be high on the industry calendar and has traditionally agenda. Euronaval comprises an exhibition, con- covered missions ranging from naval The regular growth of the Euronaval ex- ference and visits of VIPs and senior sovereignty to state actions at sea and hibiton, and particularly the success of staff delegations. It will showcase a full maritime safety and security. This -in the 2012 edition, reinforces its position range of naval and maritime defence and cludes the enforcement of public order as world leader of exhibitions specialis- security technologies, products and ser- at sea, marine, maritime and fisheries ing in naval defence, maritime safety and
6 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | security. In 2012, 30,458 professional visits from 115 countries demonstrate the growing interest for this benchmark exhibition. The significant rise in the number of high-level official delegations - 96 offi- cial delegations from 67 countries – also confirms the interest shown by decision makers from all over the world. And 263 exhibitors (121 from France – 142 from abroad) have already con- firmed their participation at Euronaval 2014 which should bring together over 350 exhibitors in Paris . As a business show only open to profes- sional visitors, Euronaval offers a num- Thales is equiping ships of more than 50 navies ber of levers for exhibitors, buyers and influencers who play an essential role in heed Martin, Mbda, Nexter Systems, Oto cially in the Middle East and Asia. their countries’ acquisition programmes. Melara Spa, Raytheon Company, Renk According to Jean-Marie Carnet, CEO AG, Rheinmetall AG Corporate Sector of Euronaval, the vitality of the global Prominent exhibitors Defence, Rosoboronexport, Jsc, Russian naval economy, with its multiple compo- Abu Dhabi Mar, Abu Dhabi Ship Build- Technologies State Corporation, Saab nents – including military, civil security, ing, Atlas Elektronik Gmbh, Babcock Ab, Sagem, Schiebel, Singapore Tech- safety or environmental protection – re- International Group, BAE Systems UK, nologies Marine Ltd, Thales, UKTI and- sults in new tensions in the ocean spaces. Bharat Electronics Limited, Brahmos Wärtsilä Corporation. “Marine space is becoming increasingly Aerospace, Caterpillar, Chemring Coun- In the 15,000 square metre exhibition strategic. Eighty per cent of the volume ter Measures, CMN - Constructions area, reservations are already full at near- of the world’s trade travels by sea. A less- Mecaniques De Normandie, CNIM, ly 100 per cent and over 50 per cent of er known but very important fact is that Dassault Aviation, DCNS, Elettronica, the exhibitors are from abroad. This 24th oceans are the backbone of globalization Fincantieri S.P.A., Finmeccanica, Flir, FN edition of the world leading exhibition in terms of ocean internet hosting, the Herstal, General Atomics, Hgh Infrared is a further testament to the continued core of international web traffic and con- Systems, Insitu Inc., L-3, Lacroix, Lock- strength of this economic sector, espe- sequently of the global economy. Defending interests With the inevitable depletion of land resources, states are now looking to the sea for energy, food and raw materials to provide for the 9 billion inhabitants pro- jected for 2050. All objective data is the source of major schemes around marine spaces currently led by states, prompting them to become appropriately equipped to defend the interests of their respective populations. An increasing demand for equipment ensures global activity that is well-supported on an international level. Meantime, Euronaval has become the Sea Wasp turret largest platform for international ex-
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Euronaval has become the largest platform for international exchange on naval and maritime issues change on naval and maritime issues of the “simulation and immersive real- (besides yachting). Its leader status owes “Marine space ity area”. For the first time at Euronaval, a great deal to the excellence of French delegations, exhibitors, journalists and naval industries, the world’s sixth manu- is becoming visitors will have access to immersive 3D facturer and second in Europe. technology, virtual and augmented reali- The regular increase in the number of increasingly ty dedicated to naval activities, presented high-level official delegations at Euro- by prestigious partners. naval confirms awareness of the enor- strategic” The scope of these technologies cov- mous issues at stake in relation to the ers everything including vessel design planet’s “sixth continent”. In response to for technology, bringing together deci- and construction, project review, opera- this awareness, the Paris biennial event sion-makers and buyers from all over the tor and production personnel training, meets all the needs for sovereignty mis- world and a full panel of industrialists, phases of a product’s life cycle applied to sions in the naval defense sector. material designers and suppliers, simple maritime transport, naval defense and Among its new features, Euronaval will and complex systems as well as all the as- underwater exploration. present surface units, submarines, com- sociated services. For the second time, a training and edu- mando boats with their weapons and cation area will bring together the uni- equipment, surface and underwater Strategic thinking versities, “grandes écoles” and research drones, naval aircraft, AUSV (autono- Euronaval is also a venue for strategic centers to reinforce the links with the mous unmanned surface vehicules), as thinking and exchange concerning fu- naval industry. well as new concepts, particularly for ture developments and innovations in Particular efforts have been made this stealth. the industry. year to integrate major international par- More than just a professional exhibition, There will also be particular focus on in- ticipation into two of the three proposed Euronaval is an international showcase novative technologies with the creation plenary conferences.
8 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | Tuesday October 28: “Development of Tomorrow’s systems types of sea conflicts between today and In the technological workshops there EURONAVAL 2014 2025” with an assessment of whether the will be presentations of tomorrow’s sys- · Over 350 exhibitors technological means available are appro- tems for meeting the needs of buyers of · Over 50% of exhibitors from abroad priate and adequate for solving security equipment plus service providers. representing 27 countries problems. All the prizes awarded during the exhibi- · 15,000 square metres of exhibition Wednesday October 29: “The contri- tion are labels of excellence. Two of the space bution of international cooperation for three categories of the Euronaval trophies · Over 90 official delegations expected maintaining a powerful industrial tool” are open to international innovations: from 65 countries or methods of international cooperation one innovation trophy for the vessel · more than 400 journalists expected methods via technology transfers and of the future and another for maritime · 1200 business meetings for attendees the need to possess a high-performance, security. The third trophy, dedicated to from 28 countries industrial tool in order to rationally and performance, rewards the French SME · 300 guests for honour safely exploit maritime assets. having implemented the best project for export, diversification, establishment or export partnership. Launched at Euronaval 2012, this year Campus Naval France will bring togeth- er the main bodies of in-service training schemes for naval trades to promote ac- cess to trades in the naval sector. The national pavilions at Euronaval will be Brazil, Italy, Russia, Norway, The Netherlands, Chile, UK, USA and Ger- many. Trade professionals and high-level del- egations make it a point to visit the national pavilions to seek the highest quality products and services on display, network with new-to-market compa- nies, and discuss business opportunities in the region•
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| Issue 512 | Sep 2014 | 9 News
Sikorsky, Boeing selected to build technology demonstrator
and an advanced fly-by-wire flight con- trol system. To date, Sikorsky and Boeing collectively have delivered more than 3,000 helicop- ters to the Army in support of its chal- lenging missions. The JMR TD program supports the De- partment of Defense’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) program to deliver the next gen- SB>1 Defiant,is a medium-lift helicopter configured to Sikorsky’s X2™ coaxial design eration of vertical lift aircraft with greater performance, reliability and affordability. Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United coaxial design, through flight testing. The Defiant aircraft packages evolution- Technologies Corp., and Boeing have First flight for the program is expected ary technologies in a new, innovative and been selected to build a helicopter for the in 2017. affordable design that flies faster, farther U.S. Army’s Joint Multi-Role Technology “Defiant will use Sikorsky’s proven X2 and with more payload. Demonstrator Phase 1 program (JMR technology to overcome aircraft design The JMR TD Program offers Sikorsky TD), paving the way for the next genera- challenges, which will be critical require- and Boeing the opportunity to partner tion of vertical lift aircraft. ments on future vertical lift aircraft,” said with the U.S. Government in demon- The U.S. Army Aviation Technology Di- Mick Maurer, Sikorsky president. The strating the maturity of advanced and rectorate (AATD) selected the Sikorsky- Defiant aircraft will feature counter-ro- enabling future vertical lift technologies. Boeing team to continue the develop- tating rigid main rotor blades for vertical Sikorsky and Boeing formed their JMR ment of the SB>1 Defiant, a medium-lift and forward flight, a pusher propeller for team in January 2013, and each company helicopter configured to Sikorsky’s X2™ high-speed acceleration and deceleration has invested significantly in the program. Airbus demonstrates new, portable threat detection system Airbus Defense and Space, Inc. recently nation of neutron technology with 3D “SONEX-P is automatic detection of hosted a successful demonstration of its imaging, enabling faster threat detection threats,” said Michael Cosentino, presi- SONEX-P threat detection system to and more accurate views of a threat com- dent of Airbus Defense and Space, representatives of major international pared to X-ray based detection devices. Inc.”The SONEX-P system represents airports, homeland security agencies, The system’s 3D imaging capability and the future of threat detection; faster re- and federal, state, and local law enforce- laptop interface allows first responders sults, clearer views of the threat and a ment organizations. Attendees included to interrogate suspicious packages from greatly improved degree of safety for representatives of the Metropolitan a safe distance without handling them. first responders and explosives techni- Washington Airports Authority, Penn- The system software is fully customiza- cians.” sylvania State Police, Virginia State Po- ble and can be optimized to detect other Weighing about 50 pounds, SONEX-P lice, and the Domestic Nuclear Defeat emerging chemical, nuclear and radio- is lightweight, and comprised only two Organization. logical threats. elements -- a man-portable detection During the event held at the Airbus Easy to use, SONEX-P also eliminates head and a companion laptop computer Group storage facility, SONEX-P ac- the need for lengthy training to interpret -- that work in tandem to identify, detect curately detected and identified a range readings. The device does all the work and discriminate chemical, radiological, of hidden explosive threats -- each in a -- signaling a live threat with a red light nuclear or explosive threats located in single scan. on its console and a non-threat condi- parcels, luggage, ordnance or abandoned What sets SONEX-P apart is its combi- tion with a green light. bags.
10 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | General Atomics Awarded EMALS contract U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NA- is scheduled to be delivered to the U.S. ting cutting-edge technology into the VAIR) awarded General Atomics (GA) Navy in 2023. world’s premier aircraft carriers and into an initial sole-source contract for Elec- GA Electromagnetic Systems Group will the hands of naval forces,” says Dean tromagnetic Aircraft Launch System manufacture EMALS and AAG com- Key, Director of Launch and Recovery (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear ponents at its state-of-the-art 367,000 Production Programs, General Atomics. (AAG) for the CVN 79 aircraft carrier to square foot manufacturing facility in GA was awarded the prime contract to be named John F. Kennedy. Tupelo, Mississippi. provide EMALS and AAG systems for The contract is for the initial procure- “These are exciting times. We are begin- CVN 78 in June 2009 and is manufac- ment of the long-lead-time materials ning EMALS and AAG production for turing the CVN 78 hardware concur- in support of a full production contract the second ship in the class, CVN 79, as rently with the System Design and Dem- for installation of EMALS and AAG these systems are being integrated into onstration (SDD) programs. Hardware into CVN 79, the second of the Gerald the Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). We are delivery to CVN 78 is scheduled to be R. Ford-class aircraft carriers. CVN 79 proud to be part of the team that is put- completed in 2014.
Global Hawk reaches new milestone, expands operational area The U.S. Air Force’s RQ-4 Global Hawk, a wide area surveillance unmanned aircraft system, has just completed its 100th operational mission in Southwest Asia and recently moved into the Pacific region. Built by Northrop Grumman Corp., Global Hawk is operated largely out of the 69th Reconnaissance Group at Grand Forks Air Force Base. The 69th Reconnaissance Group falls under the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, central sta- tion for the entire Global Hawk fleet based at Beale Air Force Base, Califor- Global Hawk - wide area surveillance unmanned aircraft system nia. Global Hawk is equipped with the Multi-Platform Radar Technology In- Global Hawk GMTI EOC operations to skyrocket. Operational success has sertion Program sensor capable of de- have proven the viability of the system, led one theater after another to request tecting fixed and moving targets. It has which expanded into the Pacific with support from this high-altitude, long- been flying early operational capability two Global Hawk aircraft deployed to endurance aircraft.” (EOC) missions since September 2013, Guam to support U.S. Pacific Com- Global Hawk has flown more than providing the high priority wide area mand peacetime surveillance require- 115,000 flight hours supporting diverse surveillance ground moving target indi- ments in the region. global missions. Carrying a variety of cator (GMTI) capability in the U.S. Cen- “Global Hawk delivers tremendous ca- intelligence, surveillance and reconnais- tral and Africa Command regions. Full pabilities,” said Col. Lawrence Spinetta, sance sensor payloads, Global Hawk system capability will be demonstrated commander of the 69th Reconnaissance supports antiterrorism, antipiracy, hu- when the system enters initial opera- Group. “It offers unmatched range and manitarian assistance, disaster relief, tional test and evaluation (IOT&E) in persistence. As a result, combatant com- airborne communications and informa- the spring of next year. mander demand for the RQ-4 continues tion-sharing missions.
| Issue 512 | Sep 2014 | 11 News
Turkey likely to get AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM missiles
The State Department has made a deter- ties, publications and technical documen- objectives. mination approving a possible Foreign tation, test equipment, personnel training The Turkish Air Force (TAF) intends to ob- Military Sale to Turkey for AIM-120C-7 and training equipment, U.S. Government tain these missiles to modernize its inven- AMRAAM missiles and associated equip- and contractor logistics, engineering and tory, which will support its own air defense ment, parts, training and logistical support technical support, and other related ele- needs and improve its interoperability with for an estimated cost of $320 million. The ments or logistics and program support. the U.S. and other NATO allies. These mis- Government of Turkey has requested a sale Turkey is a partner of the United States in siles will be used on the TAF’s F-16 aircraft of 145 AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium ensuring peace and stability in the region. It and will maintain the TAF’s air-to-air capa- Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), 10 is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist bility to defend its extensive coastline and missile guidance sections, and 40 LAU-129 our NATO ally in developing and main- borders against future threats. Turkey will launchers, containers, support equipment, taining a strong and ready self-defense. have no difficulty absorbing these addition- spare and repair parts, integration activi- This proposed sale is consistent with those al missiles into its armed forces.
ATK’s anti-radiation guided missile earns full-rate production award
AARGM is a supersonic, air-launched tactical missile system, upgrading legacy AGM-88 HARM systems with advanced capability ATK, a world leader in precision-guided schedule and on budget to the U.S. Navy the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. weapons, missile products and rocket mo- and our allies.” AARGM achieved Initial Operational Ca- tors, has been awarded a contract valued AARGM is a supersonic, air-launched pability in July 2012 and was approved by at $96.2 million by the U.S. Navy for the tactical missile system, upgrading legacy the Navy for full rate production in Sep- third full-rate production lot of the Ad- AGM-88 HARM systems with advanced tember 2012. AARGM is a U.S. Navy and vanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile capability to perform destruction of en- Italian Air Force international cooperative (AARGM). The contract covers AARGM emy air defense missions. AARGM pro- major acquisition program with the U.S. and Captive Air Training Missiles for the vides the most advanced system for pilots, Navy as the executive agent. AARGM is U.S. Navy and Italian Air Force. with in-cockpit, real-time electronic order currently deployed on U.S. FA-18C/D “AARGM continues to provide significant of battle situational awareness against to- Hornet aircraft and is being integrated for advanced capabilities to those who protect day’s modern surface-to-air threats. It is use on the U.S. Navy’s EA-18G Growler our nation each and every day,” said Bill able to rapidly engage traditional and ad- and FA-18 E/F Super Hornet aircraft, as Kasting, vice president and general man- vanced land- and sea-based air-defense well as the Italian Air Force’s Tornado ager of ATK’s Defense Electronic Systems threats, as well as non-radar, time-sensi- ECR aircraft. The missile is also compat- division. “We look forward to continuing tive strike targets. ible with the F-35, EA-6B, allied FA-18, to provide this critical weapons system on AARGM is currently deployed with and U.S. and allied F-16.
12 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line Fusion now certified on Legacy 500 Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line Fusion® ad- vanced avionics system has been type certified on the Embraer Executive Jets’ Legacy 500 fly-by-wire mid-size business jet. The Legacy 450, the new mid-light jet, which shares the Legacy 500 airframe and technology, is expected to be certified and delivered in 2015. The Legacy 500 is the first Pro Line -Fu sion-equipped jet with Rockwell Collins’ Airport Moving Map as a certified op- Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line Fusion® advanced avionics system tion. Geo-referenced aircraft “own-ship” position and color-coded assigned runway four 15-inch diagonal LCDs that allows the with fully integrated, geo-referenced elec- highlighting on graphically rich airport flight crew to view a wide range of infor- tronic charts, enhanced maps, and elec- maps that can range in and out mitigate mation such as flight-critical data, synop- tronic checklists, “See and avoid” Traffic runway confusion during taxi, takeoff and tic diagrams of aircraft information, and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) with landing. navigational charts and maps on multiple optional Automatic Dependent Surveil- New Pro Line Fusion optional features in presentations, significantly enhancing situ- lance Broadcast (ADS-B) capabilities, dual development for the Legacy 500 and Leg- ational awareness. Features include high- advanced Flight Management Systems acy 450 include the HGS™-3500 Head-up resolution synthetic vision providing 3D (FMS) with Wide Area Augmentation Sys- Guidance System and EVS-3000 Enhanced view of terrain, obstacles, and approach tem Localizer Precision Vertical (WAAS/ Vision System, which is the first to detect cues, advanced graphical flight planning LPV) and Required Navigation Perfor- LED airport lighting. that reduces pilot workload when navigat- mance (RNP) capabilities, plus optional Pro Line Fusion for the Legacy 500 fea- ing around weather or altering complex features as per client requirement. tures a pilot-selectable display format on flight plans, paperless-capable flight deck
Raytheon gets$11 m contract to develop laser device Laser weapon systems moved a step demanding size, weight and power re- able: We can achieve increasingly higher closer to reality with the award of an $11 quirements. power levels with the same compact de- million contract to Raytheon Company. “Raytheon’s laser solution generates high sign we’re using for GBAD,” Hart said. Under an Office of Naval Research pro- power output in a small, light-weight “Raytheon is paving the way for fielded gram, Raytheon will develop a vehicle- rugged package ideally suited for mobile directed energy weapon systems in the based laser device capable of defeating platforms,” said Bill Hart, vice president very near future with the demonstration low-flying threats such as enemy drones. of Raytheon Space Systems. of a Marine Humvee-based high energy The Ground Based Air Defense (GBAD) Raytheon’s planar waveguide (PWG) laser. Directed Energy On-the-Move Future technology is the key to its unique ap- Naval Capabilities program calls for proach to high energy lasers. Using a a field demonstration of a Humvee- single PWG, the size and shape of a 12 mounted short-range laser weapon sys- inch ruler, Raytheon high energy lasers tem with a minimum power output of generate sufficient power to effectively 25kW. The Raytheon-built laser will be engage small aircraft. packaged to meet the U.S. Marine Corps’ “Our PWG laser architecture is scal-
| Issue 512 | Sep 2014 | 13 Interview BEST OF TACTICAL MISSILES UAE outstanding customer and partner for Lockheed Martin By: Sakha Pramod conflicts where adversaries are very FRANK ST. JOHN, Vice President closely located to civilians it is very im- of Tactical Missiles and Combat Ma- portant to be able to precisely hit what noeuvre Systems at Lockheed Martin, you want to hit. So the guided capabil- has spoken at length on precision fire ity of the MLRS system would allow programs such as HIMARS, GMLRS us to do that especially at a very long and ATACMS on the sidelines at EU- range and 360 degree capability from ROSATORY. There is also a lot of in- the launch. GMLRS, the customers terest over the Medium Extended Air are the U.S., a prominent Middle East Defense System as it comes to the end country, France, Germany, Italy, UK, of the development test phase and Japan, Jordan and Singapore. St. John feels it is the answer for next generation air defense. He has hailed Is that why it is called as 70 kilom- the UAE as “one of our best interna- eter sniper? tional partners without a doubt”. He Yes. They call it the 70 kilometer sniper also dropped strong hints about the FRANK ST. JOHN, Vice President of Tac- rifle because it is very accurate. possibility of a joint venture in the tical Missiles and Combat Manoeuvre UAE. Can you explain a little bit about that system was deployed on what we your ATACMS system, surface-to- Is Eurosatory a successful exhibi- call the M270 chassis, which was a large surface tactical missile? tion for Lockheed Martin tract vehicle. Recently we have fielded It has the same capability as Guided Yes, very successful. There have been a what is called the guided version of MLRS, but at 300 kilometers and there- lot of productive discussions with cus- that, which adds a very precise location fore a very precise navigation capability tomers as well as partners in industry of each rocket. and a similar history. It was originally and current customers. The event is a So now we are able to fire rockets developed as an aerial weapon with good opportunity to talk to the users of and have them very precisely hit spe- sub-munitions. Recently these were em- the products and understand whether cific targets that have been designated. ployed with a unitary war head for the they are satisfied with what we have We have also added a unitary war head same types of targets as guided MLRS, delivered, and whether there are any capability to it. The original MLRS sys- but more than four times the range. It issues. However, so far we have got all tem had area war head capability which actually is a much larger missile. Where positive reports back on our products means it would disperse sub-munitions you would have six guided rockets, and we are happy with what we are over a large area and it was intended for here you have a single ATACMS rocket hearing. troops in the open or light armored ve- on the launcher. Still, the rapid reload hicles. The unitary war head is a single and the launcher of the M270 can carry Could you please elaborate on your war head, very precisely located, good two ATACMS whereas it can carry 12 GMLRS system? not only for vehicles but also structures. Guided MLRS. We have exported both The Guided MLRS system is the latest So we have had a lot of success pre- Guided MLRS and ATACMS capability version of what used to be called the cisely targeting buildings or fortifica- to a lot of different customers. MLRS system. The MLRS system was tions, destroying that target and leaving a precision rocket system with range in the rest of the neighborhood and the The Middle East is already using excess of 50 kilometers, high rate of fire rest of the area untouched, without col- high-mobility artillery rocket sys- and rapid reload capability. Originally lateral damage. So especially in recent tem, or HIMARS?
14 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | ‘Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) is called the 70 kilometer sniper rifle because it is very accurate’
ATACMS, the interest has come from all the GCC countries. We have had discussions with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar. Two middle east countries have been users. We are actually getting a lot of interest from everybody. These are widely distributed as well, and are very popular within the region too. Anoth- er area of interest seen is in taking the smaller ammunitions like Javelin and DAGR and integrating them on vehicle platforms. Recently we did a demonstration in the April timeframe where we inte- grated Javelin on to a turret and were able to successfully engage targets with the Javelin System as part of a ground vehicle. We also mounted DAGR on a ground vehicle and successfully engaged Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) targets. This capability is something that Lockheed Martin has a unique ex- The Middle East is already a custom- It is actually negotiations between the pertise in because we have ground ve- er and they have interest in acquiring particular country and the United hicles, weapons and also the sensors for some additional capability. We had spo- States Army. The United States Army tracking the targets and designating the ken with a Japanese delegation too. Ja- would then direct those contracts to us targets. So, being able to provide this pan is also a current user and they are as part of their annual procurements. full capability to the customers is some- interested in some additional capability. thing that we are now starting to push So there is a lot of interest in the sys- Are there any GCC or Arab coun- forward in the international market. tem. It is been proven very successful in tries other than UAE and Jordan operations and theatre. So we are enter- that have shown interest in your And will you be able to give the cus- taining lots of enquiries about it. Tactical Missile Systems? You did tomer a complete system? mention Qatar and Kuwait. Yes. A complete solution although in How do you procure your contracts? If we are just limited to the GMLRS and some countries where they have iden-
| Issue 512 | Sep 2014 | 15 Interview THE CENTRE OF THE ‘Lockheed Martin AEROSPACE INDUSTRY can either do a complete solution or we can just provide the weapon system’
the ground vehicles, one other signifi- Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS)Block 1 cant program that we are advancing, is MEADS, [Medium Extended Air De- tified a handful of vehicles that they that they would have their own indig- fense System] and there are press releas- are particularly interested in, and have enous or domestic capability to produce es and media briefings on it. The system asked us to put turrets on those vehi- those. The transfer of technology is very has been in development by Germany, cles. We can either do a complete solu- important. Italy and the United States for many tion or we can just provide the weapon years. Now we are coming to the end system - we will do either. Is it Scalable Warhead Technology of our development test phase. We have that Burkan is developing? Is it the successfully demonstrated the system’s You have a joint venture with AM- one you are interested in? capabilities and now we are looking at ROC in UAE regarding the Tactical No, the UAE is looking for something our first opportunities with Germany, Missile and Combat Manual Sys- different other than that for the ATAC- Italy and Poland. Our advancement of tems. Are you planning to enter into MS. I can’t get into the details of it but this system was probably one of the big- joint ventures with companies in the there is an opportunity there. We don’t gest highlights of the show, as the right UAE or the Middle East generally. manufacture the warheads; they are answer for next generation air defense. I can’t definitely say ‘yes’ because we are provided to us based on the require- still in the early phases of discussions. I ment of the respective military service/ How important is UAE for Lock- will say that Burkan has a facility in the customer. We just assemble them into heed Martin ? UAE that we have visited and we think an entire system. So in some cases it The UAE is one of our best internation- it is a very capable facility. They are makes more sense to have our suppliers al partners without a doubt. There are a working some agreements with suppli- do the partnerships in the countries and handful of countries that we view as key ers of war head technology and rocket this would be one of those cases for that partners and the UAE is one of them. loader technology. There is a potential, warhead development. Very good customer, very good ally to though not agreed yet, that if we do de- the US, a very good partner in thinking velopment work we would do that with Any other products that you were about the future. A leader in the region Burkan as a potential partner. One of highlighting at recent exhibitions? and a partner for the future• the items the UAE has come forward Anything new or under develop- with is the potential to develop a new ment? Any new technology that we 08-12 NOVEMBER 2015 warhead for ATACMS and we may be would like to know about? DUBAI WORLD CENTRAL, UAE able to use Burkan in that process. That Other than the ground vehicles and the would benefit ourselves and the UAE in integration of the weapon systems on WWW.DUBAIAIRSHOW.AERO 16 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 |
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LM’s laser guided bomb fares well The dual mode weapon met Marine Corps mission goals “By leveraging its combat-proven Paveway II Plus LGB performance and cost-effective dual-mode weapons expertise, Lockheed Mar- tin is able to provide affordable and precise current and future dual- mode weapons to U.S. and interna- tional customers.” Lockheed Martin’s Dual Mode Laser Guided Bomb (DMLGB) was success- fully employed during recent U.S. Ma- rine Corps weapons and tactics instruc- tor training. During the training exercises, AV- 8B Harrier aircrews released 19 GBU- 12F/B DMLGB weapons. The weapons Dual Mode Laser Guided Bomb (DMLGB) were released in tactically representa- tive engagements, and used various tar- geting modes against fixed targets. All in a single mission. In 2013, Lockheed Control (MFC) is one of five Lockheed weapons performed successfully and Martin upgraded the DMLGB’s block Martin business areas. MFC is a recog- met Marine Corps mission objectives. II operational flight program software, nized designer, developer and manufac- “We partnered with the U.S. Navy improving overall weapon performance turer of precision engagement aerospace and Marine Corps to support day and and effectiveness in all release modes. and defense systems for the U.S. and night exercises that employed our en- As the sole-source developer and allied militaries. MFC develops, manu- hanced DMLGB,” said Joe Serra, preci- provider of the DMLGB kits, Lock- factures and supports advanced com- sion guided systems manager at Lock- heed Martin upgraded more than 7,000 bat, missile, rocket, manned and un- heed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. PavewayTM II LGB guidance kits with manned systems for military customers “DMLGB’s expanded launch area pro- dual mode, all-weather capability. Ad- that include the U.S. Army, Navy, Air vides greater mission flexibility and ditionally, the company has delivered Force, Marine Corps, NASA and doz- standoff range compared to other dual- more than 70,000 LGB kits and over ens of foreign allies. MFC also offers a mode direct-attack weapons.” 135,000 Enhanced Laser Guided Train- wide range of products and services for Lockheed Martin’s DMLGB adds ing Rounds to the U.S. Navy, Marine the global civil nuclear power industry GPS/Inertial Navigation System (INS) Corps, Air Force and 20 international and the military’s green power initia- guidance to standard laser-guided customers. tives. MFC has seven principal product bomb weapons, allowing the U.S. Navy By leveraging its combat-proven categories that correspond to the vital and Marine Corps to execute precision- Paveway II Plus LGB performance and capabilities it provides our warfighters strike missions against stationary and cost-effective dual-mode weapons ex- and civilian customers in their defin- relocatable targets in all weather con- pertise, Lockheed Martin is able to pro- ing moments. MFC pursues business in ditions. The DMLGBs can operate in vide affordable and precise current and more than 50 countries with more than laser mode only, GPS/INS mode only future dual-mode weapons to U.S. and 50 product and service lines • or dual mode to provide pilots with the international customers. flexibility to engage various target types Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire
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Report Life Cycles Count
management, readiness and moderniza- As missions shift for tion services that keep tanks and trucks military vehicles, the need operating at peak performance through- out their life cycle and with the most ad- magnifies for a service vanced technologies and protection. Consider the M-ATV (for Mine-Re- partner for like Oshkosh sistant, Ambush-Protected All-Terrain vehicle), manufactured by Oshkosh De- Defense, providing sup- fense. The M-ATV is just five years old, but its quarter-century-long lifecycle port for a quarter-century provides value to cost-and-budget-con- of longevity. scious militaries globally that increas- ingly treasure such worth. In addition, the vehicle’s life cycle- Military vehicles have a life expec- management support services ensure tancy. Compared to the typical passen- that a customer gets the most value ger car’s life of 13 years, defense vehicles’ from the platform with its wide vari- life cycles vary. The design service life of ety of packages from which to choose. the HMMWV (Humvee), for instance, M-ATV possesses multi-mission and is 45,000 miles, which under normal use battle-proven capabilities; flexible design is about 15 years. For an Army Abrams elements geared to a variety of contin- tank, it’s 6,000 miles (a tank reaches its gency operations; a crew-protection sys- mileage threshold before its hours limit). tem integrated into the vehicle’s design; And for an Oshkosh Defense M-ATV, and exceptional off-road mobility. it’s a quarter-century. With life-cycle management, Oshkosh As shifting theatre requirements and Defense delivers accurate and proactive stringent budget realities impact the services 24/7. Oshkosh handles every and advance the highest level of fleet roles of tactical military vehicles, their facet of a vehicle – from design, engi- readiness. This support is increasingly longevity becomes increasingly criti- neering, testing and manufacture. critical for every mile of the mission, cal. Defense officials worldwide want Its headquarters campus in Oshkosh especially from a dependable contractor to maximize their vehicles’ life expec- encompasses multiple facilities – includ- that will be around as long as the vehicle. tancy and effectiveness. They also seek ing machining, fabricating, subassem- Critical elements of this life-cycle man- value and service – a tactical truck, for bly and assembly plants, an engineering agement system encompasses: instance, which should outlast any com- test-and-development center, a parts- • Supportability analysis: This in- petition and a manufacturer with the distribution center and a final test plant cludes assessments that measure perfor- flexibility to provide support services and grounds – and employs 2,500 in mance and cost impacts tied to all prod- anywhere, anytime to keep it mission- defense-related work. It also develops its uct life-cycle stages; the use of product ready. service and replacement parts and kits and logistics data to deliver perfor- Consequently, life-cycle management there. But maintenance occurs wherev- mance-based outcomes; and the use of becomes paramount. That’s because to- er and whenever the military customer design, model and simulation technolo- day’s military vehicles must perform needs it. gies that also maximize life-cycle cost. reliably within severe operating envi- Oshkosh’s experts are trained not only • Publications and provisioning: ronments while protecting those who to deliver comprehensive services, but Oshkosh delivers operator and mainte- serve. To achieve that requires providing also to maximize vehicle life-cycle costs nance manuals with interactive electron-
22 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | added many customization features to the M-ATV lineup. A new MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle platform, named M-ATV Light, offers a more compact, transportable design to support the unique requisites of Special Operations and a spectrum of other missions. It is ideal to maintain and enforce security levels in predominantly off-road envi- ronments with unimproved roads and rugged terrain that require speed, agility and the ability to be transported by air. Even the M-ATV’s service, update and rebuild kits are designed and customized at Oshkosh. If a military maintenance crew needs to replace a vehicle’s wind- shield with armored glass, Oshkosh has a service kit just for that purpose, com- plete with glue and pins. There are kits to upgrade the vehicle’s armor or suspen- sion, among others. Kits for a variety of repair duties are housed in two-foot by two-foot boxes. Others weigh thousands of pounds. Life cycles also can be enhanced through the use of variants, which ex- pand a truck’s versatility in different combat environments. Oshkosh has in- M-ATV is just five years old, but its quarter-century-long lifecycle provides value to cost troduced new M-ATV variants, for in- stance, that deliver extreme off-road mo- ic versions that diagnose equipment and rate classroom, hands-on diagnostics bility and protection for a wider range of provides troubleshooting capabilities; and troubleshooting as well as Virtual missions. This expanded global M-ATV maintenance data-management; and Task Trainers; operation and mainte- family – with two multi-mission models, electronic inspection and maintenance nance instruction tied to the vehicle’s the M-ATV Standard and M-ATV Ex- documentation with hydraulic, pneu- design; trainers with extensive technical tended with several variants each – illu- matic and electrical schematics. knowledge and experience; and instruc- minates how Oshkosh Defense is evolv- • Diagnostics and condition-based tion that goes where military personnel ing its combat-proven M-ATV family to technology: These comprise sensors go to maximize learning and minimize meet shifting mission requirements and for monitoring critical components and tuition-and-travel costs. needs for armed forces in the Middle systems such as engine oil quality and A key Oshkosh differentiator – work- East, the North Africa region and else- level; monitor-and-broadcast diagnos- ing under one roof – proves vital. Man- where. tics and vehicle status to dash displays; agers in every area, from design and And it’s all coordinated from its home sophisticated algorithms for proactive engineering to manufacturing and train- base in Oshkosh, Wis • and predictive maintenance analysts; ing, get feedback from the field that data logging; and telematics and terrain helps them make a vehicle’s design and mapping using GPS and accelerometers. parts more durable and last longer and • Training: Oshkosh employs blend- improve services. ed-instruction programs that incorpo- Oshkosh Defense, for instance, has
| Issue 512 | Sep 2014 | 23 Report E-2D will continue to be relevant & capable for decades Every Hawkeye has been delivered on schedule and on budget
E-2D Advanced Hawkeye has undergone a significant transformation from previous E-2 models, resulting in revolutionary capabilities
The US Navy has awarded Northrop “The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is the previous E-2 models, resulting in revo- Grumman Corporation a $3.6 billion Navy’s primary airborne early warning lutionary capabilities. This includes the fixed price, incentive fee multiyear con- and battle management command and new, more powerful AN/APY-9 radar tract to deliver 25 new E-2D Advanced control platform,” said Navy Capt. John system, exclusive to the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft, bringing the total S. Lemmon, program manager, E-2/C-2 Hawkeye, which represents a two-gen- number of aircraft on contract to 50. Airborne Tactical Data System Program erational leap in radar technology and Developed and produced by Northrop Office (PMA-231). “I’m confident that allows the warfighter to “see” a greater Grumman, the E-2D Advanced Hawk- as the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye attains number of targets at much greater dis- eye is the world’s only aircraft specifical- initial operational capability later this tances – as well as new avionics and a ly designed as a carrier-based airborne year, the E-2D will continue to be ready, glass cockpit. early warning and control (AEW&C) relevant and capable for decades to come “A multiyear procurement of these ad- system. With its structurally distinctive and continue serving the Navy Carrier ditional E-2Ds will take advantage of ef- design – a rotating rotodome and four Strike Group with distinction.” ficient, stable production lines at both vertical stabilizer tail configuration – the As the only DOD designed, tested and Northrop Grumman and our suppliers, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye provides un- in-production AEW&C platform, the and will generate significant cost savings precedented, 360-degree surveillance to E-2D Advanced Hawkeye has under- for taxpayers and the Navy,” said Bart the warfighter. gone a significant transformation from LaGrone, vice president, E-2/C-2 Pro-
24 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | grams, Northrop Grumman Aerospace rier battle groups out of harm’s way, the Systems. “It’s a win-win – our warfight- E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is the key to ers will get the advanced AEW&C tech- advancing the mission, no matter what nology that the E-2D Advanced Hawk- it may be. Serving as eye brings, at a lower cost for taxpayers.” The E-2D gives the warfighter expanded The Northrop Grumman-led supplier battlespace awareness, especially in the the ‘digital team – “Team Hawkeye” – brings to- area of information operations deliver- quarterback’ to gether the best in industry, ensuring ing battle management, theater air and the continued success of the Advanced missile defense, and multiple sensor fu- sweep ahead of Hawkeye program. sion capabilities in an airborne system. Lockheed Martin Naval Electronics and With a two-generation leap in radar sen- strike, manage the Surveillance Systems, Syracuse, New sor capability and a robust network ena- York, serves as the principal AN/APY-9 bled capability, the Advanced Hawkeye mission, and keep radar system supplier and is teamed with will deliver critical, actionable data to net-centric carrier Northrop Grumman Electronic Sys- joint forces and first responders. These tems, Baltimore, and Raytheon’s Space advances provide warfighters with the battle groups out and Airborne Systems, El Segundo, Cali- necessary situational awareness to com- fornia. press the time between initial awareness of harm’s way, the Rolls-Royce (Indianapolis, IN) provides and active engagement. the T-56-A engines while BAE Systems, In 2003, Northrop Grumman and Team E-2D is the key Greenlawn, New York, is responsible for Hawkeye committed to delivering Delta the identification friend or foe system One, the first system development and to advancing the and L-3 Communications Randtron An- demonstration aircraft and in 2007, it mission, no matter tenna Systems, Menlo Park, California, delivered on that promise conducting developed the ultra-high frequency elec- its successful first flight. The Advanced what it may be tronically scanned array antenna. Hawkeye will replace all 75 USN E-2C “Since the first E-2D Advanced Hawk- aircraft. The aircraft began full system eye delivery in 2007, every aircraft has development and demonstration in Au- been delivered on schedule and on gust 2003 and in 2007 Northrop Grum- August 2011 to design, manufacture and budget,” LaGrone said. “It is this kind man was awarded a pilot production supply five LRIP E-2D Hawkeye aircraft of proven program performance and contract for three aircraft for delivery in as well as long lead materials. partnership with our customer that re- 2010. The E-2D was rolled out in May The Indian Navy is in discussions with sults in a multiyear contract – validat- 2007 and made its maiden flight three Northrop Grumman for six aircraft. ing that the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is months later. Northrop Grumman received a $617m the right system at the right time for the Operational assessment was completed contract from the US Navy in August right cost.” in November 2008. The first E-2D was 2013 to manufacture and deliver five The Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye delivered to the US Navy in July 2010. E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. program of record is for 75 aircraft, of A successful launch of the E-2D using In January this year, the US Navy award- which Northrop Grumman has already the prototype Electromagnetic Aircraft ed Northrop Grumman Corporation a delivered 13 production aircraft. Launch System (EMALS) took place $226.7 million contract for engineering, in 2011. Initial operational capability is manufacturing and demonstration of an E-2D ‘digital quarterback” scheduled for October 2014. in-flight refueling (IFR) system for the The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is a game The US Naval Air Systems Command E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. changer in how the Navy will conduct placed a $94.6m worth modification In August this year, the US Navy has battle management command and con- contract for low-rate initial production awarded Northrop Grumman Corpora- trol. By serving as the ‘digital quarter- of four E-2D aircraft. tion a $3.6 billion fixed price, incentive back’ to sweep ahead of strike, manage The US Navy awarded a $795m contract fee multiyear contract to deliver 25 new the mission, and keep net-centric car- to Northrop Grumman Corporation in E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft•
| Issue 512 | Sep 2014 | 25 Report Under the patronage of Rheinmetall wins major €70m Bundeswehr deal Group to run German Army Combat Training Centre for further four years UAE Ministry of Defense November 16-17, 2014 Coming under Armed Forces Officers Club (AFOC), Abu Dhabi, UAE the company’s Official Government Partners in 2012 brief are the Platinum Sponsor
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network and laser Previous Sponsors duel simulators, Through to 2018, Rheinmetall Group will be responsible for providing contractor support together with for the complete exercise and training operations of the German Army Training Centre transport Building on the success Rheinmetall AG of Düsseldorf has won the region of €70 million. of GICS 2012, INEGMA is a major service contract from the Ger- Strong factors for the continuation of operations man Bundeswehr worth about €70 mil- contractor support by Rheinmetall De- SUVs to main battle tanks. pleased to announce lion. Through to 2018, the Group will be fence were first and foremost the cost ef- Also coming under the company’s GICS 2014. Held under the responsible for providing contractor sup- fectiveness and conceptual approach of brief are operation and maintenance of port for the complete exercise and train- the proposal. the headquarters cell, the communica- prestigious patronage of the ing operations of one of the world’s most “We’re very pleased that the Bun- tions network and laser duel simulators, United Arab Emirates Ministry advanced military training facilities, the deswehr has once again selected Rhein- together with transport operations. It German Army Training Centre (GÜZ) metall to operate the GÜZ. This contract also spans return, maintenance and stor- of Defense GICS 2014 will in the Altmark region of Saxony-Anhalt. underscores our ability to supply not age of the numerous items of simulation feature briefings from senior As the current service contract with only state-of-the-art, highly sophisticated equipment. Furthermore, by turning to www.inegma.com/events/GICS2014 Rheinmetall was to expire last month, training systems but also relevant opera- local companies for a variety of services, www.inegma.com/events/GICS2014 government officials and subject matter the request for tenders for contractor tional and maintenance services – all at Rheinmetall helps to safeguard jobs in support covered the four-year period an extremely attractive price”, says Ulrich the region. experts from around the world tackling starting September 1 this year. Building Sasse, managing director of Rheinmetall At the Germany Army Combat Train- key issues in cyber security and both on the Group’s successful track record Defence’s Simulation and Training divi- ing Centre, military formations of all in providing contractor support for the sion in Bremen, Germany. kinds can be comprehensively prepared from a military perspective and from GÜZ, Rheinmetall’s proposal convinced and trained for combat operations and the civilian angle. the Bundeswehr to renew the contract, Jobs safeguarded deployments of every conceivable type. GICS can help you reach and engage key which has now been signed with Ger- In future, too, on-site provision of con- In future this will also include training Organised by many’s Federal Agency for Procurement, tractor operational support at GÜZ will for military operations in urban ter- decision-makers and stay up-to-date with the Information Technology and In-Service be carried out by Rheinmetall Dienstleis- rain and the inclusion of Future Soldier latest developments and emerging thinking in Support of the Bundeswehr. tungszentrum Altmark GmbH, a compa- (IdZ) technology, the expanded version cyber security. To discuss sponsorship and Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis exhibition opportunities, please email us The actual value of the order, which ny founded specifically for this purpose. of which (Gladius/ IdZ-ES) is likewise a Office 101, GBS Building Dubai Media City, Dubai, UAE, P.O. Box: 502066 at or call us on was booked by the Simulation and Tech- Among other things, its tasks encompass key Rheinmetall system. As a current and Tel: +971 (0)4 360 7244, +971 (0)4 361 4026 [email protected] nology division of Rheinmetall Defence, general management as well as mainte- future partner of the Bundeswehr, Rhein- Fax: +971 (0)4 390 8013 +971 (0)4 360 7244. will depend on the level of Bundeswehr nance and repair of the computer hard- metall Defence will systematically work Official Media Partner Online Arabic Media Partner Media Partners utilization during the entire four-year ware and tactical vehicles for the train- to perfect the GÜZ’s existing capabilities• lifespan of the contract, and could be in ing formations ranging from all-terrain
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Building on the success of GICS 2012, INEGMA is pleased to announce GICS 2014. Held under the prestigious patronage of the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense GICS 2014 will feature briefings from senior www.inegma.com/events/GICS2014 www.inegma.com/events/GICS2014 government officials and subject matter experts from around the world tackling key issues in cyber security and both from a military perspective and from the civilian angle. GICS can help you reach and engage key Organised by decision-makers and stay up-to-date with the latest developments and emerging thinking in cyber security. To discuss sponsorship and Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis exhibition opportunities, please email us Office 101, GBS Building Dubai Media City, Dubai, UAE, P.O. Box: 502066 at or call us on Tel: +971 (0)4 360 7244, +971 (0)4 361 4026 [email protected] Fax: +971 (0)4 390 8013 +971 (0)4 360 7244. Official Media Partner Online Arabic Media Partner Media Partners Report Thales’s Scorpion helmet system for Airbus helicopters Full color symbology and video for day and night missions Thales’s Scorpion Helmet Mounted It decreases combat helicopter pilot Pete Roney, Thales Visionix president Sight and Display (HMSD) System workload, facilitates crew exchange said: “Our Scorpion HMSD System has been selected by Airbus Helicop- during the most critical phases of the represents the leading edge of the ters for production and integration mission and helps to improved safety HMSD technology and has been sup- into its future Helicopter Weapons and security levels. Scorpion is also plied and successfully implemented in Systems. interchangeable between helmets/pi- various demanding applications.” This follows a full and open compe- lots, thereby reducing the total num- The system is already fielded on mul- tition. It means Scorpion will be an bers needed for any given fleet. tiple platforms in the USA and is off-the-shelf product for all new Air- Scorpion utilises the unique and pat- currently being actively evaluated by bus helicopters platforms or upgrade ented Hybrid Optical based Inertial many other customers. retrofits. Tracking (HOBiT) system which “This success is attributable to our Scorpion provides full color symbol- ensures the highest accuracy and re- superior and innovative Scorpion hel- ogy and video for day and night mis- liability with absolutely minimal in- met product offering, matching Air- sions, in addition to targeting, sen- trusion into the cockpit. For night bus Helicopters’ requirements, which sor video, and potentially Degraded missions, Scorpion operates seam- are a benchmark within the helicopter Visual Environment (DVE) imagery lessly with standard issue night vision market,” Roney said. giving armed helicopters considerably goggles providing the same quality The Scorpion HMSD, with its unique improved mission situational aware- combined full color symbology/video features, is in full production and al- ness and effectiveness. along with NVG imagery. ready fielded on multiple platforms•
Scorpion utilises the unique and patented Hybrid Optical based Inertial Tracking (HOBiT) system which ensures the highest accuracy and reliability
28 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | Northrop Grumman to modernize Black Hawk Cockpit System is smaller in size, lower in weight and requires less power
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected by Redstone Defense Sys- tems to supply and integrate mission avionics equipment for a digital cock- pit upgrade of the US Army’s UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters. Northrop Grumman will provide a scal- able, fully integrated mission equipment package for the UH60L cockpit and will replace the older analog gauges with dig- ital electronic instrument displays. The new designation for this upgraded air- craft will be UH-60V. The system virtu- ally replicates the newer UH60M pilot- vehicle interface, providing a common training environment. Northrop Grumman’s design solution has already been demonstrated through a flight test on a UH-60L helicopter. The system features a centralized processor with a partitioned, modular operational flight program with an integrated - ar chitecture that enables new capabilities through software-only solutions rather than hardware additions. Northrop Grumman will provide a scalable, fully integrated mission equipment package The architecture maximizes the UH-60L for the UH60L cockpit platform performance and reliability while minimizing total life cycle cost. growth potential and reliability.” An estimated 700 to 900 aircraft are ex- The system is also smaller in size, lower The next generation avionics system is pected to be modified under the UH60V in weight and requires less power than aligned with the Future Airborne Ca- digital cockpit upgrade, which repre- legacy processing systems. pability Environment (FACE) standard sents the first fully integrated avionics “We are committed to this critical up- and supports integration of off-the-shelf system for Army utility aircraft. grade program that will prolong the life software and hardware, enabling rapid Northrop Grumman is a leading global of the UH-60 while keeping warfight- insertion of capabilities while reduc- security company providing innova- ers safer by enhancing their situational ing cost and risk for system integration tive systems, products and solutions in awareness,” said Ike Song, vice president, and upgrades. Northrop Grumman is unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and Situational Awareness Systems, North- providing full, unlimited government logistics and modernization to govern- rop Grumman Electronic Systems. purpose rights to technical data and ment and commercial customers world- “Our integrated mission avionics solu- software, providing the customer with wide• tion is built on mature, proven technol- unprecedented flexibility while eliminat- ogy and an open architecture approach ing vendor lock and mitigating obsoles- for superior performance, affordability, cence issues.
| Issue 510 | July 2014 | 29 Report MBDA’s Stratus – a theatre-wide virtual weapon system Higher levels of efficiency, flexibility and robustness at battlefield level
CVW101 STRATUS - Augmented Reality Interface ©Master Image
MBDA unveiled the highly-anticipated optimise the operational efficiency of our armed forces will face a more CVW101 Stratus, its latest concept vi- deployed missile systems. We are mak- complex, dynamic and uncertain bat- sions project, at the recent Farnborough ing all resources, sensors and effectors tlespace. Connectivity will continue to International Airshow. deployed in the theatre available to improve not only for allies but also for Stratus provides a transformational, form part of the warfighter’s local weap- their adversaries, allowing aggressors to innovative approach to command and on system, with direct and easy access. better combine air, land and naval at- control and mission control of missile “This is why we say Stratus creates a tacks with the aim of creating surprise systems across domains - land, air and theatre-wide virtual weapon system, effects and saturating defences.” naval - and platforms, maximising the delivering tremendous efficiencies in To deliver this, he said Stratus brings use of the weapon resources available in terms of robustness, fire power, combi- together many key techniques: sharing the battlespace to optimise the delivery nation of effects, and reaction time. weapon system resources, distributed and timeliness of effects. “To engage emerging types of threats, coordination and use of a common, “Our approach to the future battlespace armed forces will not only need to core interface for the command and places the warfighter at the centre of the have the kind of weapon systems we control of all deployed and available deployed weapon system resources with have showcased over the four previous weapon systems. the ability to transparently use the best years of concept visions, but they will The benefit lies in the enhancement resources available through clear, sim- also need to have access to many, varied of the collaboration between deployed ple presentation of information for de- weapon system assets at very short no- weapon systems, providing higher lev- cision making”, says Sandro Petrizzelli, tice. For instance, immediate fire sup- els of efficiency, flexibility and robust- head of MBDA’s concept visions 2014 port may be needed from across the en- ness at battlefield level. For a given level international team. tire deployed set of weapon assets and of capability, fewer assets will be need- “Our aim was to deliver the concept of not only from a locally deployed unit. ed, as they are shared in a more effective a distributed architecture which would “In 20 years from now, we expect that way across the battlefield, according to
30 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | Petrizzelli. themselves. Taking advantage of their Limitless sharing of weapon resources deep knowledge of available sensors MBDA Future Systems director, Mark and effectors, these nodes are able to Slater says: “Following five years of con- propose to the user the most effective cept visions and a continuing strategy combination of available weapon re- By creating to deliver increased modularity to our sources for a given mission or task, al- missile system solutions, we are able lowing Stratus to maximise effect capa- shared pools through Stratus to deliver greater effi- bilities in any situation. of weapon ciency, effectiveness and a significant By creating shared pools of weapon reduction in the need for dedicated resources, users can have access to a resources, users training for the different missile systems wider variety of effects to exploit. While deployed in the future battlespace.” more options could bring more com- can have access to At the heart of Stratus is a principle of plexity, Stratus cuts through to the criti- limitless sharing of weapon resources. cal information that a user needs, with a wider variety of Each deployed resource - launchers, task support and advanced decision effects to exploit control nodes and sensors - is no long- aids delivered through a common core er dedicated to a single weapon sys- interface across weapon systems and tem, but becomes accessible, through personnel in the field. in-built “plug and fight” functional- When an effect is asked for, appropri- cision, with detail never more than a ity, to any equipped control node or ate solutions are generated by Stratus short step away through a layered user dismounted infantry throughout the throughout the pool and returned to interface architecture • shared resource pool. This leads to flex- the user, reducing the amount of re- ible, robust and efficient deployments. petitive workload on the users while This is combined with distributed ar- ensuring precise and rapid responses. chitecture, where command and con- Options are presented to the user with trol nodes are able to auto-coordinate critical information to make a quick de-
Personal Human Machine Interface ©Master Image
| Issue 512 | Sep 2014 | 31 Report Growing demand for L-3 WESCAM Full color symbology and video for day and night missions
Bell 429 with MX-10-i-electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) system
Electro-Optical and Infrared Sensors agencies utilizing the MX-10 and MX- tance. find increasing acceptance in Airborne 15 systems across 22 countries,” said Furthermore, the recently launched Law Enforcement market. Paul Jennison, vice president of govern- Kinetic™suite aids operators in gaining L-3 WESCAM has announced that the ment sales and business development an accurate indication of the speed at demand for its MX™-10 and MX™-15 for L-3 WESCAM. “Engineered to meet which ground vehicles are traveling and electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) cost, capability and suitability needs, our can detect multiple moving targets in an systems within the Airborne Law En- systems are designed for all classes of image stream. forcement (ALE) market continues to law enforcement airframes and mission L-3 WESCAM is a world leader in the grow in support of critical surveillance portfolios.” design and manufacture of stabilized, missions worldwide, with recent sales to The technologies within L-3 WESCAM’s multi-spectral imaging systems. Head- customers in Algeria, Australia, Canada, imaging systems deliver highly detailed quartered in New York City, L-3 employs Korea and the United States, including imagery and provide customers with approximately 48,000 people worldwide Puerto Rico. The two systems were dem- clear sighting capabilities across the vis- and is a prime contractor in aerospace onstrated at the recent Farnborough In- ible and infrared spectrums. systems and national security solutions. ternational Airshow and at the Airborne Simultaneous real-time image enhance- L-3 is also a leading provider of a broad Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) ment on all sensors has led to improved range of communication and electronic EXPO in Phoenix, Arizona. feature detection and recognition, and systems and products used on military “The requirement for medium- to low- L-3’sMX™-GEO suite accurately deter- and commercial platforms. The compa- altitude tactical mission systems in the mines a subject’s geographic allocation, ny reported 2013 sales of $12.6 billion• ALE market has resulted in over 83 providing ease-of-use tracking assis-
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Report Airbus Helicopters : Unrivalled performance The company has exported high techhelicopter solutions to 23 nations
Airbus Helicopters UK is celebrating 40 and the supply of spares – for civil and extending the operating life and enhanc- years of operations in the United King- military applications.” ing mission capabilities for this military dom, supporting its rotorcraft industry Airbus Helicopters forms the largest service’s multi-role helicopter fleet – as a vital element of the economy, secu- portion of the United Kingdom’s overall which is supported by the company as rity and infrastructure. rotorcraft fleet – with these helicopters well. Airbus Helicopters UK offers highly re- flown by law enforcement agencies and active, state-of-the-art support services emergency medical service providers, Marking 40 years as a training partner for rotorcraft supplied by the parent companies offering utility and off-shore for British military pilots company, Airbus Helicopters, along with airlift to oil and gas platforms, busi- U.K. ranks high among other Airbus commercial sales activity. nesses and corporations, as well as UK Helicopters training successes. The im- “During four decades in the UK, we’ve Armed Forces. portant role of Airbus Helicopters in become the one-stop-shop solution for As part of Airbus Helicopters UK’s in- the ab-initio training of British military the helicopter needs of our customers, country resources, its Maintenance Mis- rotorcraft pilots was commended at the be it governmental agencies, opera- sion Control Center at Oxford offers recent Farnborough Airshow. tors or private individuals,” explained highly efficient around-the-clock servic- During the past four decades, thousands Markus Steinke, the Managing Director es for users that range from individual of British crewmembers have earned of Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd. “Our ca- helicopter owners to large fleet opera- their wings, trained on mission scenarios pabilities cover everything from design, tors. and practiced their flying skills aboard development, customization, comple- Airbus Helicopters UK also is prime Airbus Helicopters-designed rotorcraft. tion, flight testing and certification to contractor for the Royal Air Force’s This activity traces its origins to the early technical support, maintenance, training Puma Mk2 upgrade program, which is 1970s, when single-engine Gazelles were
34 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | first used for helicopter training by the bus Helicopters maintenance personnel, Ministry of Defense with the RAF Cen- successfully delivering over 70,000 flight tral Flying School at RAF Tern Hill in hours with more than 99 percent avail- The French 1973. The Gazelle also played a role at ability for the school. the School of Army Aviation, at Middle Helidax, the French Defense Flying Defense Flying Wallop, where it was used to train army School, utilizes 36 EC120 rotorcraft School, utilizes 36 pilots for many years. with fully-digitized cockpits, consist- Since 1997, 38 AS350BB Ecureuils have ently delivering over 580 hours per year EC120 rotorcraft been used as basic training aircraft by per aircraft, with 54 Airbus Helicopters the Defense Helicopter Flying School maintenance personnel ensuring 96 per- with fully- (DFHS), based at Shawbury, Wales, cent availability and low operating costs where they have logged more than – providing excellent value to the cus- digitized cockpits, 350,000 flight hours to date for the UK tomer. armed forces. Another training application for Air- consistently This activity contributes to the steady bus Helicopters-built rotorcraft is the delivering over 580 supply of pilots needed to maintain the Swiss Air Force helicopter school with UK’s defense capability, with the DHFS 20 EC635s, featuring a modern glass hours per year per providing output for all three of the cockpit. Completing 5,000 missions per country’s armed forces: Army, Air Force year, the EC635 performs safely and re- aircraft and Navy. liably for its average 8,000 hours flown Worldwide, Airbus Helicopters brings per year. 15 EC135s; the Spanish Army flying 6 its training expertise at the service of Further evidence of Airbus Helicopters’ EC135s; the Indonesian Armed Forces numerous armed forces. In Germany, a training school output can be found at operating 17 EC120s; and the Chinese fleet of 14 EC135s operate with the Ger- facilities the world over, including the Armed Forces, commanding 24 EC120/ man Army’s flying training school at Spanish Air Force Wing 78 Armilla, op- HC120, to name a few• Bückeburg, backed by more than 60 Air- erating EC120s; the Japanese Navy with
Lt Rupert Hibbert 165L in front of the 670 Squadron Army Air Corps hangar and the Museum of Army Flying @Jock Hutchinson 1988
| Issue 512 | Sep 2014 | 35 Report XINGU’S HISTORIC MILESTONE EMB-121’S 30 years of operations with French Air Force wide Embraer Defense & Securityis celebrat- batch of newly qualified pilots conclud- mitment to building strong relation- ing the historic milestone of 30 years‘ ed their training. Since that time, over ships with its customers to support the operations of the EMB-121A Xingu with 330.000 flight hours have been flown aircraft throughout its entire life cycle.” the French Air Force (Armée de l’Air) by the 43 Xingus of EAT and today, a In 2012, the French Air Force launched and French Navy (Marine Nationale). total of 33 aircraft remain in operation. a modernization program to extend the The Xingu, operated by the French “We are very proud to stand shoulder to operational life of the Xingus to 2025 Ecole de l’Aviation de Transport (EAT) shoulder with the French Air Force in through modernizing the avionics. This from Airforce Base 702 in Avord, France, celebrating this milestone of 30 years of will keep the Xingu aircraft in operation has been used to train more than 1,900 operations of the Xingu. It is a historic for 42 consecutive years – a rarity in the cadets from France but also pilots from achievement for Embraer too,” said Jack- aerospace industry. The support of the Belgium, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ga- son Schneider, president & CEO, Em- aircraft is carried out by Embraer, pro- bon, Luxembourg, and Madagascar. braer Defense & Security. viding spare parts and technical docu- The EMB-121 Xingu first landed at “Supporting a fleet over 30 years oper- mentation and support in cooperation Air Force Base 702 on March 29, 1983 ated by an Air Force, such as France’s, with France’s Daher-Socata (support- as a training aircraft replacement for the demonstrates rigor in its demanding ing the logistics) and Airbus Defence Dassault 312 Flamant. In 1984, the first operations, and reflects Embraer’s com- & Space as the maintenance provider.
Embraer EMB-121 Xingu - French Airforce
36 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | New avionics system tion market, with a capacity for up to “We are very satisfied with the Xingu eight passengers, the Bandeirante was which continues to have undeniable the first pressurized aircraft to be built The new Xingu, qualities that make it perfectly suited for in Brazil. the job,” said Général de Corps Aérien The pressurization allowed the air- equipped with new Serge Soulet, Commandant des Forces plane to fly at an altitude of 28,000 feet avionics system, Aériennes et du Soutien des Forces Aé- (8,534 meters), above cloud formations riennes. and most atmospheric disturbances, together with the “The new features of the Xingu, now while maintaining an internal pres- equipped with a new avionics sys- sure equivalent to 8,000 feet (2,438 me- flight qualities of tem, together with the flight quali- ters), thus ensuring passenger comfort. ties of the original, allow pilots to ef- Although the structure of the airplane the original, allow fectively bridge the gap between their was based on the Bandeirante, the Xingu pilots to effectively initial training and the flying of mili- was fitted with more powerful engines. tary aircraft, even the most modern Another innovation was the Xingu’s T- bridge the gap such as the A400M or the MRTT”. shaped tail, whereby the horizontal stabi- The EMB 121 Xingu, named after a lizer was placed at the top of the vertical between their Brazilian indigenous tribe and a river in fin. In this way, the wash of the propellers the Amazon, was developed on the Em- did not affect the horizontal stabilizer, initial training braer Bandeirante turboprop platform. ensuring lower vibration and noise levels. and the flying of Designed for the executive transporta- military aircraft
The first prototype of the Xingu, tail number PP-ZXI, made its first flight on October 22, 1976, before it was modified with a pressurized cabin. The official presentation of the aircraft took place at Embraer, on December 4, that same year. In May 1977, the enhanced Xingu suc- cessfully flew with a pressurized cabin. The first customer was the Brazil- ian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira – FAB), which selected the aircraft to serve with the Special Transportation Group (Grupo de Transporte Especial – GTE), headquartered in Brasília. The prototype of the Xingu was the first Brazilian- made airplane to cross the Atlantic, to- gether with a Bandeirante, in the colors of French regional airline, Air Littoral, on May 26, 1977. The Xingu was certi- fied in 1979, and has since enjoyed ex- cellent acceptance on the international market•
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Major General Matar Al Dhaheri: Rehabilitation of Offspring targeted by National Service Law National Service Law sought by All Armed Forces Branches The NS Plan will be the Responsibility of the the NS Authority
38 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | Nations earn their positions thanks to the wisdom of forefathers, get their borders defended by the younger generations and look forward to the future with the spirit of promising offsprings. The UAE is exception: built by ancestors, is being developed by fathers and will, using the National Service Law No. 6/2014, be defended by the younger generations.
In an interview, Major General Matar crystal-clear clue that it was a service Salim Al Dhaheri, Chief of Adminis- intended for the homeland. Those un- tration and Manpower Staff, General able, for some reason, to perform na- Headquarters of Armed Forces, spoke tional service can offer another alterna- with an open heart of the challenges tive service with the purpose of giving faced and met in record time by GHQ all segments of the community the op- on registering the first 2013/14 batch portunity to serve the nation. An Emi- of high school students, lessons learned rati should, under no circumstances, be and actions taken to get the job done. stopped from serving how own nation. Major General Dhaheri negated any given threat to the UAE that might Help Build The Personality have triggered this decision. The Na- Responding to a question about the tional Service Law (NSL) has been un- benefit Emiratis can expect from per- der consideration since the reign of the forming national service, Major Gen- late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan eral Dhaheri said that visits to various (May God bless his soul) but was being countries have shown that national mili- carefully perused as it touched all seg- tary service help build the personality. ments of the society. Moreover, the wise Leadership skills, he pointed out, are UAE leadership instructed that NSL get expected from everyone no matter what a prior careful study. Numerous vis- they do for a living. Work in a team its to various nations were made to get spirit boosts productivity and maintain acquainted with fresh experiences and discipline. He affirmed that the armed make the best decision. forces offer Emiratis values as sublime as discipline, punctuality, order, sacrifice and self-denial and minimizing cost of Major General Matar Al Dhaheri: The Preparation of Young duties performed. National service is, Major General Dhaheri singled out as a in a nutshell, a contributory element to main NSL objective the preparation of personality. young, fresh local leaders to take up re- sponsibility in the future and contribute to UAE’s future sustainable development To Serve Their Future plans. NSL was studied in every aspect Matar Salim Al Dhaheri, Chief of Ad- and was termed as national –rather than ministration and Manpower Staff, Gen- obligatory/compulsory- service, another eral Headquarters of Armed Forces,
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pointed out that national service is a relationship between the two entities, training facilities and contribute to the preparatory stage for the young men Major General Dhaheri said that the deployment policy in future. This set up before getting into university life. They armed forces are entrusted, according to will endure in future. The National Ser- are armed with additional skills to serve National Service Law, with law enforce- vice Plan will be the responsibility of the their future best. The UAE Government, ment, and that all branches of the armed the National Service Authority which on the other hand, offers a hefty educa- forces are working towards the success will be assisted by all branches/agencies tion budget to allow students to use their of this Law. National Service Plan is the of the armed forces. skills best and qualify them to fulfill responsibility of the National and Alter- their aspirations. native Service Authority which is sup- ported by armed forced agencies, and Criteria of Enlistees here comes in Manpower Staff to final- Speaking about the criteria of the selec- Armed Forces are Entrusted ize enlistment such as medical check up, tion process of enlistees, Major General Speaking about the current and future issuing out cards, ushering enlistees to Dhaheri said that certain conditions role of the Administration and Man- training camps and follow up their edu- have been set for selection. This year’s power Staff in national service, and the cational and training programs, locating batch of High school graduates will be
40 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | young, fresh local leaders to take up responsibility in the future and contribute to UAE’s future
the first batch to perform national ser- Answering a question about the exag- al Service Committee about the registra- vice, especially tossed who are physically geration of some parents in their over- tion processes, conditions, the cases of fit and with an aggregate score no less protection of their children and their exemption and deferral, and other de- than 90%. Those with a lower score who interest of knowing the age groups in tails, and whether the information which are interested in pursuing their educa- which they will be integrated in train- has been provided to the public were tion and received a scholarship or ac- ing camps, Major General Dhaheri reas- transparent enough, he said that due to ceptance letter to join the university will sured parents that the UAE Armed Forc- the importance of law for all citizens, in- join the national service this year, then es are part of the fabric of society, and quiries are a legitimate right for all, both pursue their education next year. The their training experience is many years for the recruits and their families. Ministry of Higher Education and Scien- long. In this regard, housing conditions tific Research (MHESR) had reached an for recruits are taken into account, there agreement with local public and private are specialized supervisors and secure Camps Will be Increased universities to reserve places dedicated suitable sanitary conditions are guaran- And on the density of the number of ap- to eligible students to the next year, i.e. teed for them. plicants for registration in the Rahmani- until after national service is completed. yah Camp in Sharjah in particular, since The same goes for outdoor scholarship it covers the registration of recruits from institutions where a scholarship will be Computers Regulated the emirates of Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, just delayed, but never canceled, to the He answered some questions that may Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and next year. occur in the minds of those eligible for Fujairah, Major General Dhaheri said recruitment, such as whether they can that this camp had been selected because use computers or mobile phones in the it is in an area known to the inhabitants Graduates Exempted training camps, by saying that after re- of the region. Next year the number of Major General Dhaheri said that this ceiving military cards recruits will be camps will be increased. year’s high school graduates who are in- told what they can take with them to the terested in joining military academies fall camps, and that the use of computers under the “Professional Military” catego- and mobile phones will be regulated at The Length of Time ry, and, as such, exempted by the force specified times and in accordance with To the question of standards for calcu- of law. Those who join military acade- effective laws in the Armed Forces. lating the length of time for the comple- mies will perform military service for 12 He spoke in a very transparent manner tion of each transaction, he answered months, including military training. about the announcement by the Nation- that the registration process of recruits
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registration of national service coincides with the registration of the candidates of Armed Forces
for national service is done according to and the law is certainly not going to be the best international standards. Regis- implemented before they are ready. Details of The Training Course tration centers finish the registration of In response to questions about the de- about 400 people, though the number tails of the training courses, in terms of of daily applicants is approximately 900; Females in Exclusive Camps number of days of basic training, and but we must bear in mind that this year On the female enrollment, females will how the full period of national service is exceptional, for the law was passed have their exclusive camps, in terms of is divided, Major General Dhaheri said and implemented at the same time. administration, supervision and train- that the first phase of the training is a ing. Surely, the customs and traditions of transition from civilian to military life our society, and our religion also, have during which the recruit is armed with Duplication Prevented been taken into account among other national, leadership, and religious con- Major General Dhaheri said that the things, like their safety and the type of cepts. After spending several weeks, they registration of national service coincides training programs for them. are allowed to go out weekly, with the with the registration of the candidates of exception of those who have rotation or Armed Forces and the Ministry of the have committed a violation. Interior. More than two months ago, Second Batch in January it was announced that the Committee Major General Dhaheri pointed out that would be unified. This came positive the second batch, expected in January, Training Camps step came for the first time in an effort will include the age group of thirty years On the daily schedule of trainees during to save time for citizens. A common and below and will be followed by an- basic training and after, Major General committee would prevent duplication other batch in May for the age group of Dhaheri said that training camps are in- in recruitment procedures, and save ef- thirty years or less. dependent bodies, but the relationship forts for families so that they should not between all agencies in the Armed Forc- be examined and undertake registration es is one of cooperation aimed at for the twice. If a person is examined for regis- Eligible to Inform Authority success of the National Service project. tration, in the Interior Ministry or the As for those who are eligible to join the Training programs are divided into two Armed Forces, and does not pass the ex- national service and are completing their parts: practical training programs and amination, he will perform national ser- graduate studies abroad, the National theoretical programs. vice in all circumstances, and in this case Service Act has stated that they must he becomes ready to perform national proceed to the Authority to inform it, service without undergoing the same and then their service will be postponed Experiences Abroad measures again. The finalization of the to the age of forty, but they remain sub- He talked in more detail about visits to executive regulations is in its final stages ject to national service. many countries of the world to see their
42 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | experiences in the field of national ser- private sector’s support as it will vice, and how they build training curric- bear half of the salary of recruits, ula, to try to develop these experiences saying that the decision of the by national and resident expat experts in national service is a sovereign the UAE. decision approved by the govern- ment and everyone should sup- Transportation Provided port it in various forms. The Armed Forces will provide transpor- tation to and from the camps through- The Armed Forces is out the duration of training, particularly ready for high school students, for Some of Major General Dhaheri them do not have a driver’s license. The concluded the dialogue period of basic training is three months with a final word after which they are distributed accord- in which he ing to their discipline. stressed the read- iness of The Financial Allowance the Armed Major General Dhaheri pointed out that Forces for the the financial allowance is paid only to implementa- school students, the unemployed and tion and ap- craftsmen. The allowance will be specific plication of the in the Executive Regulations. Those who law with all profes- work in a government agency, whether sionality. The emergence of the law federal or local, they will receive their does not reflect the need for the Armed salaries from the government in full. Forces to add numbers, but rather to time, the training of our emphasize that the UAE society is the children in the armed forces increases strategic depth of the armed forces and the responsibilities of the Armed Forces Private Sector’s Applauded that citizens are aware of their responsi- towards them, and the Armed Forces are Major General Dhaheri applauded the bilities towards the nation. At the same ready to implement this training.
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“We aim for the U.A.E. to be among the top countries in the field of aerospace by 2021.”
UAE Space Exploration Program: Technical and Strategic Feasibility
44 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | “We chose the epic challenge of reaching Mars because epic challenges inspire us and motivate us.”
The UAE space exploration program is a quantum leap in the overall devel- opment process. It translates the civilizational and technological development reached by the state. Similarly, this program is a new technical challenge whose results are expected by new experts to be a source of pride for the UAE and both the Arab and Islamic worlds, since this program demonstrates the pos- sibility of the Arab and Islamic countries moving to modernity and develop- ment in case they acquire the required knowledge and proper planning like the United Arab Emirates. “Nation Shield” has sought in this file to explore the prospects of the Space Exploration Program, creating the UAE Space Agency, and starting working on a project to send the first Arab and Islamic probe to Mars, as well as highlighting the dimensions, results and positive potential impact of this project.
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The United Arab Emirates has officially lightedy b His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin disasters, etc.). The volume of investment in entered global race to explore outer space Zayedl A Nahyan, by saying: “Our goal is the international space sector is estimated through the announcement of His High- that the United Arab Emirates should be at 300 billion dollars annually, according to ness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, among the major countries in the field of the latest estimates. Presidentf o the State “may God protect space science before 2021. We have great TheAE U Space Exploration Program him,” in July 2014,of the establishment of trust in God and great faith in the UAE citi- achieves many strategic objectives for the theAE U Space Agency, and the start of zens, e and w have clear plansto attain our UAE in the short and long term, namely: workn o a project to send the first Arabic goals, God willing.” •To support the UAE’s orientation to- and Islamic probeto Mars under the leader- wards knowledge economy, where the UAE shipfAE o a U work team on a scientific The Strategic Objectives of the UAE Space Agency aims to support a sustainable journeyf o discovery up to the red planet Space Exploration Program knowledge-based economy, contribute to during the next seven years, specifically in The f field o space exploration is an impor- the diversification of the national economy, 2021. tant s factor that i associated with develop- and raise awareness of the importance of The UAE’s entry into the domain of space ment, security, economy and prosperity for the space sector. The President His High- explorations i a quantum leap on the road all world nations, for satellite applications ness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to knowledge economy, which represents have become part of daily life (telecom- stated that “Our goal is that the UAE should the most important stage of scientific and munications, navigation, media broadcast- be within the major countries in the field technological development and knowledge, ing, monitoring of the weather and natural of space science by 2021.Our confidence in a s phase which i primarily dependent on infrastructure that is based on modern in- formation and communications technol- ogy. Space exploration has always been mo- nopolizedy b the major countries that pos- sess advanced technology. However, the UAE’s announcement of entry into the fieldf o space exploration confirms clearly thatt i has the capacity and expertise that qualifiesto i t enter this field, particularly self-confidence,material and human capac- ity, good planning, and futuristic thinking basedn o clear visions. This has been high-
46 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | Gods i great, and our faith in the great sons qualifyt i for global competition in the field tor SES to create a new company operating of the UAE is deep. of space, both in terms of the availability under the brand name YahLive offering •To build a base of national cadres spe- of national companies working in the field Direct-to-Home (DTH) television capacity cialized in the field of space technology of r satellites, o in terms of the interest of and o services t more than two dozen coun- •To boost the UAE’s partnership with theAE U educational institutions, in recent tries in the Middle East, North Africa and the outside world, especially the countries years, in modern sciences, like aerospace South West Asian region. that have leading expertise and experience industry and space technology. The company’s first satellite, Y1A, in f the field o space and the technology of Emirates Institution for Advanced Sci- launched from Ariane space’s Guiana associated industry. ence and Technology “Yahsat”, fully owned Space Center in April 2011, has a range •To lead Arab and Muslim worlds in by Mubadala, was set up in 2007 to meet of roles, including carrying television and the f field o space.”The UAE Mars probe the growing demand in the region for gov- other commercial services to more than 64 represents the Islamic world’s entry into ernment, commercial and consumer satel- countries. Y1B, launched from Baikonur the f era o space exploration, “UAE Presi- lite communication services and to support Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan a year later, dent Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Abu Dhabi’s ambition to become a broad- will deliver affordable satellite broadband said,o according t Reuters. “We will prove casting and telecommunications hub. serviceso8 t 2 countries in the Middle East, thate w are capable of delivering new scien- In August 2008, Yahsat signed a 15 year Africa and South West Asia. tific contributions to humanity.” lease agreement with the UAE Armed The responsibilities of Yahsat include four Forces.s f A part o this contract, Yahsat will major tasks, namely: to promote a culture The UAE Advanced Technology supply the ground terminals and gateway of scientific research and advanced techni- Structure infrastructure for satellite network services. cal innovation in Dubai and the UAE, build TheAE U possesses IT an advanced tech- In August 2009 Yahsat entered into a a f global base o competition for the devel- nical and technological infrastructure that partnership with European satellite opera- opmentf o national human resources, make
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ogy to serve and influence the community. Technical and economic returns Thereso i n doubt that scientific advances in space technology and aviation are one of the most important developments that have occurred in recent decades, due to the resulting economic and social returns, and the achievement of development in vari- ous civilian and military areas and applica- tions.s A such, the UAE Space Program in- volves critical technical, development and strategic payoff: * Directing space exploration program to address some problems that are related to the f issues o development and UAEhuman welfare, s such a the problem of water short- age, where this program can detect ground- water in some regions of the country. * f Prediction o crises and natural disas- ters, and then work to contain their effects. * o Contribution t the diversification of the sources of the UAE national income. Expert Views on “the UAE Space Exploration Program” Space experts lauded the United Arab theAE U a leading center for science and strategic plans in this area, as done by India, technology among other developed coun- Malaysia and Brazil. tries, establish international relations of * o The need t take advantage of interna- cooperation and joint ventures with major tional experience, and to strengthen part- leading institutions in the fields of industry nership with the owners of pilot experi- and research. The institution attaches great ences in this regard, because no country importanceo t space in its main programs can achieve any development in this area which also includes astronomy, energy, en- alone in the beginning.This is confirmed vironmental and Water Researchprograms. by various international experiences; Brazil, for example, benefited from the experience The United Arab Emirates and In- of China, China has benefited from the ex- ternational Space Experiments perience Germany, and the United States Thevarious international, regional and relied on the Russian experience. Arab experiments in the field of space ex- * o The need t rely primarily on national ploration provide many important lessons human cadres because the program falls which the United Arab Emiratescan take within critical disciplines that are related to advantagefo o t take advantage of, most no- the national security of the state. tably in this regard: * The need to allocate clear annual budg- * o The need t invest in the field of aero- ets to fund space research and projects. space industries, and developlong-term * Deepening benefit from space technol-
48 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | Emirates’ space exploration program, as it representsn a important stage, not for the United Arab Emirates, but also for the Arab and Muslim world as well, asserting that the move AE puts the U on the map of the ma- jor powers in this area. Some views are as follows: * Canadian astronaut Colonel Chris Hatfield, in his lecture witnessed by His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayedl A Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces in the last month of Ramadan, hailed the program of the UAE for space exploration, and stressed that the UAE’s expertise and potential qualify it for space exploration , and that the announce- mentf o the establishment of the “UAE space agency”, means caring for future gen- erations. *. Dr Hamid MejuilNuaimi, Chairman of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences stressed that the establishment of the United Arab Emirates of the first space agency Arabic, in preparation for the launchf o the first Arab-Islamic probe to Marsy s b 2021 i a source of pride for every Arab s who i interested in space science, and he praised the vision of the UAE leadership representedy b His Highness Sheikh Khal- ifa l bin Zayed A Nahyan, may God protect him, which reflects a bright future for this young state, which will celebrate the 2021 national Day session. *., Dr Muslim Shaltout, the space expert and Vice President of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, applaud- ed the UAE’s step, which he described as “wonderful”, pointing out that the decision of the United Arab Emirates to establish “ Emirates SpaceAgency”, and a project to send the first Arabic probe to Mars that will arrive s in 2021 i “a good step”, and requires strong and continuous efforts in order to achieve this•
| Issue 512 | Sep 2014 | 49 Interview Rabdan Academy
Dr. Faisal Obaid Al Ayyan
Rabdan Academy is a world class, professional education institution. Rabdan’s mission is to train and educate safety, security, defence and emergency professionals across all sectors to meet the challenges and threats faced worldwide by nations and communities.The Assessment Centre of the Academy looks at a learner’s education and training history, acknowledges prior learning and work experiences, and gives course credit for students who hold existing knowl- edge or experience. Prior learning is recognized and con- tributes to the achievement of higher level qualifications.
50 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | In an exclusive talk with Dr. Faisal Obaid Al Ayyan, Executive Vice Presi- dent of the Academy about the objec- tives, features and role of the academy, as well as training and educational pro- grams in the fields of safety, security, de- fence, crisis managements, preparedness for emergency cases, encouragement of scientific research and commitment to continuous development. The Academy’s Objectives Dr. Faisal pointed out that the main ob- jectives of the academy are to provide world class and benchmarked individu- al, organizational and integrated safety, security, defence, emergency prepared- ness and crisis management education, training and career guidance/ planning applicable to the local environment and requirements.; to provide state-of-the- art facilities and systems which offer a safe and secure environment for the protection of personnel, facilities, equip- ment and information. Advantages of Rabdan Academy In another question about the advantag- es that are unique to the academy, Dr. Faisal answered that the academy has pioneered a new approach in education and training based on full integration between the various competent organs. It also seeks to support the efforts of in- tegration and coordination in the field of training and education, and to create a common language and coherent en- vironment to achieve compatibility be- tween the competent bodies in the areas of joint operations.The Academy seeks to be the leader in the field of coopera- tivetraining and education, recognizing that the integration and coordination of education and training opportunities, capabilities and standards in an ideal interrelated training environment, meet the best international standards and contribute to the continuous improve-
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ment of the capabilities of human re- emy, to provide training and education tives to ensure our programs meet cur- sources that are responsible for protect- in a leading way. The Academy takes up rent industry needs today and in the fu- ing nation. a leading role in building the necessary ture. The academy is building strategic expertise and attracting experts from partnerships with prestigious interna- Curricula and Training Courses various countries around the world tional organizations and to keep up with Building a highly professional and con- developments in various areas of inter- fident generation of UAE nationals is Educational Programs est to the academy.These companies will central to the mission of the Academy. Rabdan Academy’s educational pro- seek to exchange information, reduce The Assessment Centre of the Academy grams are fully accredited by the Com- the expenses incurred on the training looks at a learner’s education and train- mission for Academic Accreditation and education of a large group of teams, ing history, acknowledges their prior in the Ministry of Higher Education and conduct research and joint activities, learning and work experiences, and and Scientific Research. Accreditation establish student exchange programs gives course credit for students who hold is important for our students as course and exchange programs, enhance re- existing knowledge or experience. Prior credits are recognized within the UAE searchcapabilities, and help to generate learning is recognized and contributes to and internationally, and also transfer- additional income for the Academy. the achievement of higher level qualifi- able between programs and institutions. cations. This gives our students flexibility to ad- A National Cadre Programs are designed to fast-track just their learning plans to match their The executive vice president went on high achieving individuals to allow a changing needs and professional op- to say that academy will try to provide more rapid progression through their erational requirements. The Academy is the state with a highly-qualified nation- professional careers. Flexible course also working on the development of new al cadre in the fields of safety, defense, design creates multiple entry and exit training programs to meet the needs of emergency preparedness, and crisis points for students. military and security institutions, and management. This can only be achieved requests for approval of such programs through a cadre capable of taking collec- Academic Research have been submitted to the competent tive, sustainable, coherent and deterrent The Executive Vice President of the authorities in the state and are awaiting preventive action. Academy indicated that they are keen approval in the near future. to supportand encourage scientific re- High standards search, and that the Academy is commit- Strategic Partnerships Al-Ayyan emphasized that the United ted to continuous improvement, which He also pointed out that the Academy Arab Emirates has outstanding capaci- would in turn enhance the reputation works collaboratively with a range of ties in various fields, but the threats do and international standing of the Acad- government and industry representa- not stop at a certain limit;they aregrow-
52 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | to ensure programs are relevant to cur- rent industry needs. Armed Forces and Rabdan Dr. Faisal spoke about cooperation be- tween the Armed Forces and the Rab- danAcademy and emphasized that the General Command of the Armed Forces has signed an agreement with the Academy during the nternational Ex- hibition for Security and National Re- silience (ISNR)2013, which includes cooperation, training, education and de- velopment of human capacity. Vocational Empowerment Dr. Faisal indicated that the Academy will strive to provide and coordinate training and educational programs to suit all lev- els, from short courses to program that ends in granting accredited academic degrees are supported. He pointed out that students or employeescan choose to specialize in certain areas, or attend more courses so that he can get recog- nized qualifications. This gives our stu- dents flexibility to adjust their learning plans to match their changing needs and professional operational requirements. Best International Standards The Academy focuses on cross‐service disciplines and multi‐agency training ing more complicated and serious day erative education, Dr. Faisal Al-Ayyan with the emphasis on security, safety, after day.Thus countries should seek to stressed that the Academy takes it upon defence, emergency preparedness and develop new standards for education, itself to be the leader in the field of coop- crisis management. We also enable and training, coordination and research erativetraining and education, recogniz- provide opportunities for further quali- so as to be able to respond in a timely ing that the integration and coordination fications, enhancing the capabilities of manner to all the developments, threats of education and training opportunities, individual and providing further career and risks. So RabdanAcademy will take capabilities and standards in aninter- opportunities for professionals working upon itself to develop a special educa- related and ideal training environment in the sector. Through integrating and tion and training curriculum thataims to will help to improve the capabilities of co‐ordinating education, training capa- promote the integration of all state in- human resources. bilities and standards in a cohesive and stitutions cooperatively and collectively. Maintaining stability in the face of a world‐class environment operating un- crisis requires the joint effort of a num- der a common doctrine, the Academy Training and Education Coop- ber of entities. We work collaboratively will transform the Executive vision into erative with the leading safety, security, defence an Academy of choice worldwide • On a question about training and coop- and emergency response organisations
| Issue 512 | Sep 2014 | 53 Strategy Governance in the Digital Age Throughout history, humans have invented things that have changed the way we live our lives. These inventions will gradually impact a larger number of humans as they become an integrated part of life. Things like electricity and nuclear power have changed life beyond what mortals can comprehend. Some will argue that such inventions elevate the human race to a new level, and accordingly new dimensions are added to the way we live, that make us wonder how we lived prior to these inventions.
By: Ali Abdulla Al Ahmed
The internet is one of these things. It may cal presence is not a factor anymore. You ernmental entities. In addition to the data have started as a new tool of digital com- truly become a citizen of the world con- provided by people, there is great amount munication technology but it took us by nected with more than 2 billion humans of data passively collected by same or dif- surprise realizing the number of people it on planet earth. The Internet will not ferent entities. A smart phone user will can reach, how fast it can reach and what exclude any level of society. Growing af- most likely have their GPS enabled while implications it can bring or even impose fordability of smart mobile phones will changing locations. Therefore, data is col- on our lives. It created a new world be- further expand the reach of the internet. lected without a deliberate act by the user yond the traditional definition of society, The functions of these devices also - be sending information about his location. government and law. The internet has built come greater, especially speed of accessing Because people are so attached to their a state of anarchy that neither humans nor digital data. If we compare speed increase handset devices, data is constantly collect- government can control. of digital world to the real world, then an ed by internet service providers, telecom If we think of the internet as an ocean, air flight from Abu Dhabi to Washington companies, and social media players as then digital content will be the waves. Yes, will be reduced from 12 hours today to 3 well as governmental entities. Once data is digital technology is not the first technol- hours after 3 years. collected it gets stored and then moved to ogy invented by humans, yet the unique- There is no doubt today that data col- powerful computer servers to process and ness comes from the possibility to be pro- lection has become inevitable. People are analyze the previously collected data. duced and consumed by everybody. willingly providing personal data on daily Sensors are used to be able to collect Connectivity to the internet frees you basis to many commercial companies. data passively without permission from from the law of gravity where your physi- Some people also provide data to gov- mobile data owners. While driving, mo-
54 | Aug 2014 | Issue 511 | bile phone towers identify the user’s lo- between companies in different territo- lected the data and whether such data is cation in order to handover mobile sig- ries. For example, if your data reveals that used in a proper way. nal and ensure continuity. Retailers can you are a frequent perfume buyer, then In order to empower individuals, poli- follow shoppers through store cameras perfume store in UAE can sell such data cymakers need to be more focused on with the ability to detect gender. Regu- to another perfume store in a different how data is used rather than data collec- lating data collection is very challenging country. As a result, personal information tion only. People don’t consider every bit mainly because of the increasing number would not be anonymous. Even if compa- of information related to them as impor- of approximate age group as part of target nies have partial personal information, it tant and private. Sharing selective infor- marketing campaigns. Facial recognition is becoming increasingly easy to put small mation with the outside world may bring technology is already available and can be data together until a company builds an a great deal of convenience to our lives. linked to a shopper’s social media profile. individual preference map. Most people What matters most is how personal data A sales person may walk to a first time are uncomfortable with the fact that data has been used, by whom and for what shopper and greet him by his or her first is being collected, stored and analyzed purpose. and last name. without their consent. It is understandable The future of the internet will influence Using huge storage data capacity has why people feel that their privacy has been and shape our future. New dimensions enabled commercial companies to create violated. Even if the personal data is not will be added to our lives and we need to a personal preference map for individuals being abused, people feel helpless to stop be ready for it. based on the collected data. This map has collection of their personal data. Moreo- Online Identity might be the most chal- a value by itself which can be exchanged ver, people are unable to know who col- lenging issue. In the future, our online ac-
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ior and sentiments. Governments will be the targeted customers for selling such software. Surveillance cameras will also be more sophisticated and might be traded like arms and only governments have the financial capability to acquire such tech- nology with advanced features. Governments will also go beyond col- lecting data from social networks like Twitter and Facebook. Online citizens can create multi-identities and huge volume of data which have no value to governments. Therefore, biometric data will most likely be used by governments to identify citi- zens based on unique individual physical and biological elements. Voice recogni- tion, fingerprints and pictures will all be tivities, information and pictures we post and governments can digest. The so-called included in this formula to define an indi- on the internet will become an integral Big Data is mainly Raw Data which needs vidual’s DNA. These tools will increasing- part of our identity. In fact, we won’t be to be analyzed and converted to useful ly be used by the government to achieve able to separate the two. A person’s real information. Only then can governments a top priority objective which is linking identity is incomplete without his virtual and companies use such data. Govern- citizens’ virtual identity to actual identity. identity. To succeed and be able to influ- ments and private companies will be rac- Once governments achieve a high level ence others or even get promoted at work ing to acquire latest technologies to better of accuracy to link both virtual and real will depend on the strength of both sides predict what their citizens or customers identities, the more they will know about of your identity, real and virtual. You may next action will be. Companies can tar- citizens. Such information can either be think of t it as a coin having two sides. get customers with new products while used to fulfill citizens’ demand or to sup- There is no value for the coin, if one is governments will know trends in public press their freedom. missing. opinion as well as identifying citizens with Another factor related to technology It is common among internet users to criminal behavior. is mobility. Digital opposition groups are create multi-faceted identity. This is the Technology has the power to change the mostly young and inexperienced in the beauty of the cyber world; you can be way we live. Communication and engage- political field. They can mobilize citizens whoever you want to be. But make no mis- ment in the digital age will also redefine and make them stand up to reject dicta- take, whatever you post and communicate the relation between state and citizens. torship but they fail short to provide al- will be there forever. Multi-faceted iden- There will be a period of adjustment as ternatives. Subsequently, citizens who got tity could also be a way to hide or cover up more citizens are moving online. While drawn to public squares get marginalized certain behaviors. WikiLeaks co-founder, some governments will accelerate reforms and even disappointed due to lack of vi- Julian Assange, mentioned “When things and developments, others will find new sion for what will come next. become more open, then they start to be- methods to suppress and control. Technology will keep evolving to change come more complex, because people start However, both types of governments our lives. No government has the power hiding what they are doing-bad behavior- will be required to build a new police to slow it down. More people will be con- through complexity”. force based on digital state capabilities. nected and more ideas will be shared. Privacy and security will constantly Software and data mining are examples of Leaders will be pressured to address what look for the breakeven point. A point of the new digital tools that will enable gov- truly matters to citizens. The availability no loss and no gain. Governments will ernments to gather real-time monitoring of information regarding peoples’ hopes continue trying to balance the two. How- data of citizens. Companies are building and pains will help leaders to set up plans ever, the amount of data available in the more software for data mining with great- bridging present to future• cyber world is more than what companies er capabilities to analyze a citizen’s behav-
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Researches WORLD BEYOND GPS Next-generation technologies for positioning, navigation & timing
Size, weight, power, and cost are key concerns in the overall system design of compact navigation systems
It’s in cars, boats, planes, trains, smart- “Position, navigation, and timing are as phones and wristwatches, and has ena- essential as oxygen for our military oper- It is difficult to imagine the bled advances as wide-ranging as driv- ators,” said DARPA director Arati Prab- modern world without the erless cars, precision munitions, and hakar. “Now we are putting new physics, automated supply chain management. new devices, and new algorithms on the Global Positioning System As revolutionary as GPS has been, job so our people and our systems can (GPS), which provides real- however, it has its limitations. GPS sig- break free of their reliance on GPS.” time positioning, navigation nals cannot be received underground or underwater and can be significantly Easily blocked and timing (PNT) data for degraded or unavailable during solar DARPA’s current PNT portfolio includes countless military and civil- storms. More worrying is that adversar- five programs, focused wholly or in part ies can jam signals. GPS continues to be on PNT-related technology. ian uses. Thanks in part to vital, but its limitations in some environ- Adaptable Navigation Systems (ANS) is early investments that De- ments could make it an Achilles’ heel if one. The military relies heavily on GPS warfighters rely on it as their sole source for PNT, but GPS access is easily blocked fense Advanced Research of PNT information. by methods such as jamming. In addi- Projects Agency (DARPA) To address this problem, innovative tion, many environments in which our technologies and approaches are ex- military operates like inside buildings, in made to miniaturize GPS plored that could eventually provide re- urban canyons, under dense foliage, un- technology, GPS today is liable, highly accurate PNT capabilities derwater, and underground have limited when GPS capabilities are degraded or or no GPS access. To solve this chal- ubiquitous. unavailable. lenge, ANS seeks to provide GPS-quality
58 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | PNT to military users regardless of the the ASPN effort is developing sensors operational environment. that use signals of opportunity, which Signals cannot ANS addresses three basic challenges are non-navigation signals from sources through its Precision Inertial Naviga- like television, radio and cell towers, and be received tion Systems (PINS) and ASPN efforts. satellites, as well as natural phenomena, They are: better inertial measurement such as lightning. underground or units (IMUs) that require fewer external under water and position fixes; alternate sources to GPS Integration challenge for those external position fixes; and new Integrating and tuning different sen- more worrying is algorithms and architectures for rapidly sors, maps and other components into reconfiguring a navigation system with a navigation system is expensive and that adversaries new and non-traditional sensors for a slow, resulting in platform and mission- particular mission. specific solutions. To address this inte- can jam signals Complementing the Micro-PNT pro- gration challenge, the ASPN effort is also gram, which is developing chip-scale developing new fusion algorithms and inertial sensors that are navigation grade plug-and-play processing architectures are working toward subsystem field or better, PINS is developing an IMU for rapid integration and near-real-time demonstrations on a variety of platforms that uses cold atom interferometry for reconfiguration or upgrading of sensors, for next year, followed by an end-to-end high-precision navigation without de- IMU devices, maps and databases on a system demonstration of GPS-inde- pendence on external fixes for long pe- navigation system. pendent PNT planned for FY15 riods of time. By allowing flexible combinations of ex- The goal of the Microtechnology for Atom interferometry involves measuring isting and new navigation sensors, ASPN Positioning, Navigation, and Timing the relative acceleration and rotation of a seeks improvements in accuracy, ro- (Micro-PNT) is to develop technology cloud of atoms within a sensor case, with bustness and cost of navigation systems for self-contained, chip-scale inertial potentially far greater accuracy than to- across a wide range of platforms, envi- navigation and precision guidance for day’s state-of-the-art IMUs. ronments and missions. munitions as well as mounted or dis- However, because even long-duration Both PINS and ASPN are currently in mounted soldiers. Size, weight, power, IMUs require an eventual position fix, the second phase of development, and and cost (SWaP+C) are key concerns in the overall system design of compact navigation systems. Breakthroughs in microfabrication techniques may allow for the development of a single package containing all of the necessary devices (clocks, accelerometers, and gyroscopes) incorporated into a small (8 mm3) low- power (1 W) timing and inertial meas- urement unit. On-chip calibration should enable peri- odic internal error correction to reduce drift and thereby enable more accurate devices. Trending away from ultra-low drift sensors towards self-calibrating devices will allow revolutionary break- throughs in PNT technology. In 2010, a coordinated effort focused on the development of microtechnology The single-chip Timing and Inertial Measurement Unit specifically addressing the challenges as- sociated with miniaturization of high-
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ally precise time and frequency standards enabled only by atomic clocks. The GPS and the internet are two key examples. Measurement systems based on atomic physics benefit from the exquisite prop- erties of the atom. Among these are precise frequency transitions, the abil- ity to initialize, control, and readout the atomic state and environmental isolation. In addition, atomic properties are abso- lute, and do not “drift” over time. In this sense, atoms are self-calibrated, making them ideal for precision sensing. The Quantum-Assisted Sensing and Readout (QuASAR) program will build on established control and readout tech- niques from atomic physics to develop a suite of measurement tools that will be broadly applicable across disciplines, helping to address outstanding challeng- Extreme Miniaturization - Seven Devices, One Chip to Navigate without GPS es in physics, materials and biological sciences. precision clocks and inertial instruments ment devices is limited by deleterious QuASAR will push toward fundamen- was launched. The Micro-PNT program effects such as thermal noise and vibra- tal operating limits by developing atom comprises othree thrust areas: clocks, tion. Notable exceptions are atomic and atom-like sensors that operate near inertial sensors, and microscale integra- clocks, which operate very near their the standard quantum limit (SQL), con- tion. Each area is made up of various fundamental limits. Driving devices to structing hybrid quantum sensors that efforts exploring new fabrication tech- their physical limits will open new ap- combine the optimal sensing and read- niques, deep integration, and on-chip plication spaces critical to future DoD out capabilities of disparate quantum self-calibration, which go hand-in-hand systems. Indeed, many defense-critical systems and entangling multiple sensors/ with the development of “plug-and-test” applications already require exception- devices to operate below the SQL. These architectures. Operational scenarios The developments consider a number of operational scenarios, ranging from dis- mounted-soldier navigation to naviga- tion, guidance and control of Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs), Unmanned Un- derwater Vehicles (UUVs), and guided missiles. The micro-PNT initiatives seek to increase the dynamic range of inertial sensors, reduce long-term drift in clocks and inertial sensors, and to develop min- iature chips providing position, orienta- tion, and time information. Typically, the performance of measure- New Sensor is sought to enable Military missions in GPS-denied Areas
60 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | types of devices will find broad applica- Three pieces of information are needed tion, particularly in the areas of biologi- In time, to navigate between known points ‘A’ and cal imaging, inertial navigation and ro- ‘B’ with precision: orientation, accelera- bust global positioning systems dependence on tion and time. This new chip integrates state-of-the-art devices that can measure Improved radiation sources GPS may be as all three simultaneously. This elegant de- Defense applications, such as geo-loca- unimaginable as is sign is accomplished through new fabri- tion, navigation, communication, coher- cation processes in high-quality materi- ent imaging and radar, depend on the the idea today of als for multi-layered, packaged inertial generation and transmission of stable, sensors and a timing unit, all in a tiny agile electromagnetic radiation. Im- living without it 10 cubic millimeter package. Each of the proved radiation sources - for example, six microfabricated layers of the TIMU is lower noise microwaves or higher flux x- only 50 microns thick, approximately the rays - could enhance existing capabilities thickness of a human hair. Each layer and enable entirely new technologies. systems that provide GPS-independent has a different function, akin to floors in Program in Ultrafast Laser Science and PNT with GPS-level timing in a contest- a building. Engineering (PULSE) seeks the tech- ed environment. STOIC comprises three “Both the structural layer of the sensors nological means for such improved ra- primary elements that when integrated and the integrated package are made of diation sources. Through precise spectral have the potential to provide global PNT silica,” said Andrei Shkel, DARPA pro- engineering in the optical domain, more independent of GPS: long-range robust gram manager. efficient and agile use may be made of reference signals, ultra-stable tactical “The hardness and the high-performance the entire electromagnetic spectrum. By clocks, and multifunctional systems that material properties of silica make it the generating and engineering waves in the provide PNT information between mul- material of choice for integrating all of optical domain, where engineers already tiples users. these devices into a miniature package. exercise exquisite stability and control, The resulting TIMU is small enough and these waveforms may be down or up- Seven devices, one chip, no GPS should be robust enough for applications converted to the desired wavelength. DARPA researchers at the University of (when GPS is unavailable or limited for PULSE will also aim to apply this tech- Michigan have made significant progress a short period of time) such as person- nology to enable synchronization, me- with a timing & inertial measurement nel tracking, handheld navigation, small trology and communications applica- unit (TIMU) that contains everything diameter munitions and small airborne tions spanning the electromagnetic needed to aid navigation when GPS is platforms.” spectrum, from radio frequencies to x- temporarily unavailable. The single chip In time, dependence on GPS may be as rays. By building on established ultrafast TIMU prototype contains a six axis IMU unimaginable as is the idea today of liv- laser techniques, PULSE seeks to: (three gyroscopes and three accelerom- ing without it. The Spatial, Temporal and Orientation eters) and integrates a highly-accurate Information in Contested Environments master clock into a single miniature sys- Reference text, Photos: www.darpa.mil (STOIC) program aims to develop PNT tem, smaller than the size of a penny.
New techniques are developed for smaller inertial sensors
| Issue 512 | Sep 2014 | 61 Researches CHINOOK – A LEGEND OF THE SKIES Distinguished record from Vietnam to the Gulf
There are famous aircraft but the Chinook name is revered. It achieved legendary sta- tus in combat situations in Vietnam and the high regard continues to this day thanks in no small part to its performances in the Gulf.
The CH-47F is an advanced multi-mis- struction and civil development. tiyear II configured CH-47F Chinook sion helicopter for the US Army and Chinooks first were used in combat in helicopter to the US Army - one month international defense forces. It contains 1965 during the Vietnam conflict. Dur- ahead of schedule. The delivery was cel- a fully integrated, digital cockpit man- ing the last days of the Vietnam War one ebrated in a ceremony at the production agement system, common aviation ar- Chinook is reported to have carried 147 facility in Ridley Township, Pa. chitecture cockpit and advanced cargo- refugees in a single lift. “This delivery is an example of team- handling capabilities that complement The CH-47D Chinook was a central work and commitment to the troops in the aircraft’s mission performance and element in US Army operations in the the field,” said Col. Rob Barrie, project handling characteristics Gulf War, where more than 160 Chi- manager, Cargo Helicopter Office, - ac Its primary mission is to move troops, nooks carried US and Allied troops to cepting the aircraft for the US Army. artillery, ammunition, fuel, water, barri- outflank Iraqi forces and cut off their “This delivery demonstrates Boeing’s er materials, supplies and equipment on retreat from Kuwait. During 2002, the ongoing commitment to our customers,” the battlefield. Its secondary missions in- Chinook’s high speed and large payload said Steve Parker, vice president, Cargo clude medical evacuation, disaster relief, gave it the lowest cost-per-ton-mile of Helicopters and H-47 program manager. search and rescue, aircraft recovery, fire any transport helicopter available. “Experienced teams worked together to fighting, parachute drops, heavy con- In July, Boeing delivered the first mul- deliver the advanced, multimission capa-
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A CH-47F practicing the Pinnacle maneuver whereby soldiers are deposited without the helicopter landing yet the partnership and collaboration between Boeing, the Canadian customer bility of this aircraft to meet the Army’s to replace peacetime attrition aircraft. and our industry partners enabled us needs today and well into the future.” The US Army’s current inventory stands to deliver all 15 aircraft on or ahead of The multiyear II configuration- in at 241 F-model aircraft. schedule,” said Steve Parker, Boeing vice corporates a number of product im- CH-47F units have logged more than president Cargo Helicopters & H-47 provements such as the new cargo-on- 86,000 combat hours in Afghanistan, program manager. off-loading system that enables rapid maintaining an operational readiness re-configuration of the floor for cargo rate of over 80 percent while conduct- Operational needs missions and the cargo platform heath ing air assault, transport, and medical “And the advanced technology in the environment system that provides real- evacuation and support missions. Canadian Chinook will meet the opera- time health monitoring to further re- In June this year Boeing delivered the tional needs of the Royal Canadian Air duce maintenance actions and ultimate- 15th CH-147F medium-to-heavy-lift Force well into the future, allowing them ly reduce the overall life cycle cost of the helicopter to the Canadian Army, ensur- to move troops and equipment, and product. ing advanced operational capability for provide support to humanitarian relief the Canadian Chinook fleet. The final efforts, anywhere in the world.” UAE contract CH-147F as per the Canadian program, Canada is among the 18 countries Boeing was awarded a $4 billion multi- will join the Royal Canadian Air Force’s around the world operating Chinooks. year contract in June 2013 that included 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, under H-47s also have performed humanitar- 155 CH-47Fs and options for an addi- command of 1 Wing Kingston, Ontario. ian support, disaster relief, rescue, fire- tional 60 aircraft. Deliveries for this con- The Canadian CH-147F is an- ad fighting and nation-building missions tract are expected to continue through vanced, multi-mission helicopter that on six continents in all climates and 2019. International customers on con- features a modernized airframe with a conditions. tract to receive this advanced configura- long-range fuel system allowing it to fly The first in the long line of Chinooks tion include Australia, Turkey and the twice as far as standard range models. was the YHC-1B tandem-rotor trans- UAE. An upgraded electrical system provides port helicopter that rolled out in 1961. It The tandem-rotor Chinook is the additional power and redundancy, while was designed to serve the US Army and backbone of combat, logistics and hu- a fully integrated common avionics ar- Air Force as a medium-lift helicopter manitarian operations for the US Army chitecture system cockpit and digital and evolved into several versions. and 18 other operators around the world. automatic flight control system reduce Chinook helicopters were introduced This order would eventually bring the pilot workload and provide greater situ- in 1962 as the CH-47 Chinook, and Army’s CH-47F total procurement close ational awareness. models A, B and C were deployed in to its target of 464 aircraft, including 24 “This was a complex aircraft program, Vietnam. As the product of a moderni-
| Issue 512 | Sep 2014 | 63 Researches zation program, which included refur- pounds (10,886 kg) and a maximum The effectiveness of the Chinook has bishing existing CH-47s, the first CH- gross weight of up to 50,000 pounds been continually upgraded by successive 47Ds were delivered in 1982 and were (22,668 kg). Its tandem rotor configura- product improvements, the CH-47A, produced until 1994. A central element tion also provides exceptional handling CH-47B, CH-47C, and CH-47D. The in the Gulf War, they continue to be the qualities that enable the CH-47 to op- amount of load a cargo helicopter can standard for the US Army in the global erate in climatic, altitude and crosswind carry depends on the model, the fuel on campaign against terrorism. conditions that typically keep other heli- board, the distance to be flown, and at- CH-47A, B and C models served with copters from flying. mospheric conditions. distinction for a decade in Vietnam until The aircraft fuselage is approximately the war’s end in 1975. 50 feet long. With a 60-foot rotor span, Versions During 2002, Boeing was developing on each rotor system, the effective length CH-47A - In July 1962 DoD re-des- the CH-47F, scheduled for first produc- of a CH-47 (with blades turning) is ap- ignated all US military aircraft and the tion in 2004, and was under contract to proximately 100 feet from the most for- HC-1B was re-designated the as the modernize at least 300 Chinooks to the ward point of the forward rotor to the CH-47A. Early production CH-47A new F-model standard, which features most rearward point on the aft rotor. were operated with the 11th Air Assault reduced vibration effects, an integrated Maximum airspeed is 170 knots with a Division during 1963 and in October of cockpit control system and more pow- normal cruise speed of 130 knots. How- that year the aircraft was formally des- erful engines with digital fuel controls. ever, speed for any mission will vary ignated as the Army’s standard medium These improvements will make the Chi- greatly depending on load configuration transport helicopter. CH-47As deployed nook fully compatible with 21st century (internal or external), time of day, or to Vietnam were equipped with Lycom- operational and war-fighting require- weather conditions. ing T55-L7 engines generating 2650 shp. ments and improve the aircraft’s effi- The minimum crew for tactical op- CH-47B - CH-47B was introduced ciency and effectiveness. erations is four, two pilots, one flight by Boeing after a production run of over engineer, and one crew chief. For more 350 CH-47As. The B model introduced Exceptional handling complex missions, such as NVG opera- the Lycoming T55-L7C engine, a beefed The Chinook is a most reliable and ef- tions and air assaults, commanders may up airframe. Nonsymmetrical rotor ficient transport helicopter, capable consider using five crew members and blades, and the blunted aft pylon for bet- of handling useful loads up to 24,000 add one additional crew chief. ter stability. Boeing began delivering the
64 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | Chinook. After the Vietnam war, Boe- ing and the US Army began planning a major fleet upgrade that led to develop- ment of the CH-47D. Almost 500 early model Chinooks went through an ex- tensive modernization process that pro- duced an essentially new CH-47 fleet. Boeing completed first D-model deliver- ies in 1982 and concluded the program in 1994. Only two U.S. Army CH-47Ds were built to replace aircraft losses dur- ing the Gulf War. All other D models are modernized aircraft. Improvements included upgraded power plants, rotor transmissions, in- The British Royal Air Force operates the largest international fleet of U.S.-manufactured tegral lubrication and cooling for the Chinooks transmission systems, and fiberglass ro- tor blades. Other improvements includ- ed a redesigned cockpit to reduce pilot workload, redundant and improved electrical systems, modularized hydrau- lic systems, an advanced flight control system, and improved avionics. The Chinook has two tandem three-bladed counter-rotating fiberglass rotors. CH-47F - The U.S. Army Modernization Program calls for 525 Chinooks, which includes a combination of 464 New- Build and Remanufactured CH-47F aircraft and 61 M-47G Remanufactured aircraft. The CH-47F Chinook helicop- ter has been certified combat-ready by the U.S. Army and fielded to the first Soldiers ride inside a Chinook operational unit in July 2007. Its tandem rotor configuration also provides excep- CH-47B in May of 1967 and eventually pounds each. Designed to meet an tional handling qualities that enable the produced a total of 108 B models before Army requirement to transport a 15,000 CH-47 to operate in climatic, altitude production shifted to the CH-47C. pound sling load over a 30 mile radius, and crosswind conditions that typically CH-47C - The CH-47C Chinook the C model boasted an increased gross keep other helicopters from flying. model has a maximum cargo hook ca- weight to 46,000 pounds, increased fuel The CH-47F/MH-47G modernization pacity of 20,000 pounds. The CH-47C capacity, the Lycoming T55-L11 engine program is now in full-rate production, has only a single cargo hook below the developing 3750 shp, and addition struc- and will ensure this tandem rotor me- center of the aircraft. When hooking a tural improvements. The first C model dium-lift helicopter remains in the US single load, soldiers use the main hook. flew in late 1967 and became the main- Army fleet at least through the 2030s. They must coordinate closely with the stay of the Chinook fleet until the advent It is conceivable that Chinooks will be aircrew as to which hooks to use when of the CH-47D. army aviation assets for a century or carrying multiple loads. The planning CH-47D - The CH-47D was the result more • figure for the fore and aft hooks is 10,000 of June 1976 contract for a modernized
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BOLT OF LIGHTENING F-35 Defining The Future
66 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | ning II defines the meaning of a fifth company’s innovation on the F-35 generation multirole stealth fighter. program is enhanced The latest chapter in Lock- All-aspect, advanced stealth ena- by an exceptional technology bles the F-35 to dramatically reduce team. heed Martin’s history of the detection and engagement ranges Northrop Grumman provides building the world’s finest of enemy defense systems or aircraft. strong support in sustainment, The F-35’s shape, embedded antennas, modeling, and simulation and military aircraft – the F-35 aligned edges, internal weapons and mission planning. fuel, and special coatings all contrib- BAE Systems is responsible for Lightning II – brings to- ute to its Very Low Observable (VLO) the fuel, crew escape, life-support, gether stealth, agility and stealth capability. prognostics and health manage- ment system, and integration sup- lethality to deliver fifth Fully integrated sustainment port of the F-35 aboard the U.K. The F-35 establishes new levels of op- future carrier. generation capabilities. erational readiness through a fully in- Pratt & Whitney builds the tegrated sustainment system and per- F135 engine, which is physically The F-35 Lightning II is an advanced formance-based logistics environment. and functionally interchangeable multi-role fighter – providing unmatched Aircraft share common parts, support across all three F-35 variants. capabilities to military forces around the equipment and technical data – produc- With three US services, eight world, securing high-tech, high-skill jobs ing greater reliability and economies of international partners and two for hundreds of thousands of people scale to yield long-term affordability. foreign military sales, the F-35 is worldwide, and elevating international Parts requirements are anticipated and a truly global program, fostering security by allowing for more integrated requisitioned quickly across the global international cooperation and al- coalition operations. supply chain, providing higher sortie lowing for enhanced interoper- generation ability between allies. The global Variants rates and keeping aircraft mission nature of the program also results All variants – the conventional takeoff ready. in significant cost savings for all and landing (CTOL), short takeoff/verti- F-35 sustainment is a total life-cycle involved. By 2019, the cost of the cal landing (STOVL) and carrier variant system – a new paradigm for fighter air- F-35 will be comparable to the (CV) – are currently flying and will con- craft support that dramatically stream- cost of legacy aircraft. tinue to fly for the next 40 years or more. lines maintenance and keeps the aircraft With each flight hour and major mile- where it belongs – in the air, performing AESA radar stone – including first flights, vertical its mission. The F-35’s Active Electronically landings and flights at supersonic speeds Scanned Array (AESA) radar is – pilots, maintainers and engineers learn Technology team designed to enable F-35 pilots to more about the F-35 Lightning II. From Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Com- effectively engage air and ground defense of the homeland to the establish- pany designs and manufactures the fin- targets at long range, while also ment of air dominance, the F-35 Light- est military aircraft in the world. The providing outstanding situational
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to detect and track approaching aircraft formance, lightweight, multi-function The F-35 will have from any angle, the DAS also greatly re- system enhances F-35 pilots’ situational duces the potential for mid-air collisions awareness and provides precision air-to- the most robust and virtually eliminates surprises. air and air-to-surface targeting capabili- The DAS is completely integrated with ties. communications other sensors within the aircraft, so if the “[The F-35] brings an unprecedented F-35s radar detects something of inter- sensor fusion with the radar and its opti- suite of any fighter est, DAS’s software will closely analyze cal capabilities, its data link capabilities it and make the pilot aware of potential and its radar warning receiver capabili- aircraft built to threats. When there are multiple threats, ties. It’s going to be our multirole fighter date the DAS is able to identify the highest for the Air Force and provide close-air value targets and recommend the order support missions, offensive counter air, awareness for enhanced survivability. in which to deal with each threat. The defensive counter air, suppression of en- AESA’s solid-state technology and elimi- DAS provides: emy air defenses and the destruction of nation of mechanical moving parts will • Missile detection and tracking enemy air defenses,” says Lt. Col. Carl enable the radar to far surpass current • Launch point detection Schaefer, Joint Strike Fighter Integration standards for systems reliability. • Situational awareness IRST & cueing Office. • Weapons support Distributed Aperture System • Day/night navigation Helmet Mounted Display The F-35’s Distributed Aperture System • Fire control capability The F-35’s Helmet Mounted Display Sys- (DAS), developed by Northrop Grum- • Precision tracking of wingmen/friendly tems provide pilots with unprecedented man, is the only 360-degree, spherical aircraft for tactical maneuvering. situational awareness. All the informa- situational awareness system. The DAS tion pilots need to complete their mis- sends high resolution real-time imagery EOTS sions – airspeed, heading, altitude, tar- to the pilot’s helmet from six infrared The F-35’s Electro-Optical Targeting Sys- geting information and warnings – is cameras mounted around the aircraft, tem (EOTS) is the world’s first and only projected on the helmet’s visor, rather allowing pilots to see the environment sensor that combines forward-looking than on a traditional Heads-up Display. around them – day or night – without infrared (FLIR) and infrared search and The F-35’s DAS streams real-time im- loss of quality or clarity. With the ability track (IRST) functionality. The high-per- agery to the helmet from six infrared
All 3 F-35 varients
68 | Sep 2014 | Issue 512 | F-35 Flight Test cameras mounted around the aircraft, The F-35’s nine partner countries are allowing pilots to “look through” the air- F-35A Specifications Australia, Canada, Denmark, Italy, the plane. Using this technology, pilots can Netherlands, Norway, Turkey, the United see the entire environment surrounding Length: 51.4 ft /15.7 Kingdom and the United States. Suppli- them. The helmet also provides pilots ers in all the partner countries are pro- with night vision through the use of an Height: 4.4 ft /4.38 m ducing F-35 components for all aircraft, integrated camera. Wingspan: 35 ft /10.7 m not just those for their country. Many Wing area: 460 sq ft /42.7 sq partners have ordered their first aircraft, CNI system Internal fuel capacity: 18,200 lb and pilots and maintainers from the The Communications, Navigation and Weapons load: 25 mm GAU- United Kingdom took delivery of their Identification (CNI) system is the most 22/A cannon first F-35B jets at Eglin Air Force Base, advanced integrated avionics system - Two AIM-120C air-to-air mis- where they are training with their US ever engineered. The integrated CNI is counterparts. developed by Northrop Grumman and siles F-35 international partner countries provides F-35 pilots with the capability -Two 2,000-pound GBU-31 currently constitute a production pro- of more than 27 avionics functions. Us- JDAM guided bombs gram of record of more than 3,100 air- ing software-defined radio technology, Speed: (full internal weapons craft to be built through 2039. the CNI allows for simultaneous opera- load) Mach 1.6 (~1,200 mph) Over the past three years, the F-35 tion of multiple critical functions, such program has met major milestones, as identification friend or foe, precision completed complicated testing, verified navigation, and various voice and data ability. These partnerships are leading to performance through flight tests and communications, while greatly reducing unprecedented technology transfer and delivered more than 90 jets – includ- size, weight and power demands. innovation. ing the first five international aircraft. The aircraft is now in production, with Airplanes are flying daily, verifying the Global partnerships companies around the world building aerodynamic and mission systems per- Global partnerships and technologi- components and support equipment, in- formance, completing night flights and cal innovation are foundations of the ternational jets rolling off the production refueling, and testing the unique aspects F-35 program which builds on existing line, and new foreign military sales cus- of the three different variants. In addi- aerospace industry capabilities, incor- tomers selecting the F-35 for their armed tion, mission systems testing and pilot porates national strategic desires and forces. The global vision of the Joint training are progressing on schedule• offers sustained growth in technology, Strike Fighter program is coming to life development, employment and profit- in the F-35 Lightning II.
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