UAE Aerospace: an Inspiring Model

Issue No. 561 October 2018 An Inspiring Model An Inspiring UAE Aerospace: Propulsion System Safran Tests Electric Hybrid A Specialised Journal on Military &Strategic Affairs - A SpecialisedJournalonMilitary Exemplify Loyalty andCourage Protectors oftheNation binZayed:Mohamed La Fayette TakesRafale Over 47

th Year -IssueNo. 561 October October 2018 UAE’s Defense Industries Champion

Working in partnership with the UAE Armed Forces, EDIC is harnessing synergies to serve the country’s short and long term Defense Industrial requirements

www.edic.ae 3

At the beginning of his visit, the Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces conveyed the greetings and appreciation of the wise leadership to our heroes in Yemen for their role in providing help to the brotherly Yemeni people. This has highly raised their morale and strengthened their determination. This visit stresses the importance of continuous interaction and An Important communication with the heroes of our Armed Forces in the battlefield. This helps to crystallise the necessary strategic vision into operational plans and decisions based on real facts and solid Visit at a Critical calculations. This is a general principle established by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Time and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, who By: is always keen to communicate with the military commands and Staff Lieutenant Colonel / closely follows up the plans for development and modernisation of Yousef Juma Al Haddad the Armed Forces. Editor in Chief The timing of the visit of Lt. Gen. Hamad Mohammed Thani Al [email protected] Rumaithi is highly important as it sends a clear message that the UAE is moving forward in its heroic and historic role of standing by the brotherly people of Yemen against the terrorist Houthi militia The visit of His Excellency Lieutenant General and its foreign supporters. These militias have wrongly imagined Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief of that the support of the UAE and Saudi Arabia for a political solution Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, to the fighting to the Yemeni crisis means abandoning the military option and that fronts in Hodeidah, Yemen, accompanied by a they are now in a stronger position to impose their agenda on the number of senior officers of the Armed Forces, Yemeni government and people in any negotiating process. Hence, highlights the exceptional care given by our wise this visit is a strong response to the Houthi illusions. leadership to the heroes of our Armed Forces. The visit of the Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces to the fighting Continuous communication with them translates fronts in Hodeidah, accompanied by a number of senior officers of the value assigned by our leadership to these the Armed Forces, confirms that the Saudi-led Arab alliance didn’t valiant men, who have responded to the nation’s abandon the military option at any time. It has always allowed call of duty and offered great sacrifices to support opportunities for the political solution led by Martin Griffith, the our brothers. UN envoy to Yemen, in the hope of re-launching a political process leading to the solution of the Yemeni crisis. In conclusion, the visit of Lt. Gen. Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi to the fighting fronts in Hodeidah reinstates the military option once again after Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been able to expose to the whole world the reality of the Houthi terrorist militia. This militia only understands the language of force and is always proficient in tricks of evasion and manipulation. As such, this visit, to keep in touch with the reality of military preparations and logistics, is in fact a qualitative support for the process of liberation of Hodeidah and its strategic seaport. This is clearly confirmed by the field victories achieved during the past few days by the Yemeni armed forces, backed by the Coalition in support of legitimacy, amid the collapse and large losses in the ranks of the Houthi militias. Issued By UAE Armed Forces. Established In August 1971.

A Specialised Journal on Military & Strategic Affairs - 47 th Year - Issue No. 561 October 2018

UAE Aerospace: An Inspiring Model

Mohamed bin Zayed: Protectors of the Nation Exemplify Loyalty and Courage

Rafale Takes Over La Fayette

Safran Tests Hybrid Electric Propulsion System Mohamed bin 561 Zayed: Protectors

General Supervisor of the Nation Chairman of the Administrative Council Exemplify Loyalty Staff General\ Salem Saeed Ghafan Al Jaberi 06 and Courage Vice Chairman of the Administrative Council Brigadier General\ Dr. Abdulla Rashid Al Neyadi Editor in Chief Staff Lieutenant-Colonel \ Yousef Juma AL Haddad 28 Editorial Manger Major \ Jamil Khamis Al Saadi Elettronica Wins Editorial Secretary Husain Al Mannaee ICCS Business Layout & Design Moza Al Ali Ahmed Mahmmoud Award 2018 Advertisement Ismael Mohammed Alblooshi Sakha Pramod ADVERTISEMENT 29 ELETTRONICA O The views expressed in Nation EDIC Shield Journal are not necessar- IFC 35 SNSR SAAB ily shared by, nor should they 13 49 INDODEFENCE be taken as the views of Nation 27 SAFRAN Shield Journal. O The publication of advertise- ments does not in any way im- ply endorsement by the Nation Shield Journal. O All rights reserved. 32 “KC-46A” Record Boeing-USAF Partnership

‘Made in 58 40 Egypt’ UAE Aerospace: Gowind An Inspiring Corvette Model Launched

ARGOS II: HENSOLDT’s Innovative Solution for ISR Missions 64

Military Radars to Meet 52 Global Demand 6 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Events

Mohamed bin Zayed Confers Emirates Military Order on Mohamed bin Zayed: Protectors of the

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin bin Zayed expressed his pride in the military tasks. Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu protectors and heroes who exemplify Addressing the heroes, Sheikh Mo- Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Com- the values of loyalty, faithfulness and hamed bin Zayed said: “You are the mander of the UAE Armed Forces, courage through their heroic actions stronghold of the nation with your decorated a number of command- in various fields of honour and glory. sacrifices and heroic attitudes in the ers, officers and members of the UAE He prayed to the Almighty God to various tasks assigned to you, both at Armed Forces, Ministry of Interiors help and support them in the service home and abroad; they are a source of and police with the Emirates Military of their country. pride for all Emiratis.” Order in recognition of their heroic ac- He commended the heroes' leader- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin tions and attitudes while performing ship skills and military capabilities in Zayed Al Nahyan awarded the medal their duties. the field and their accomplishment of of the Emirates Military Order to Staff During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed the plans and strategies set for their Brigadier Ali Al Nuaimi, Staff Brigadier 7

Members of the Armed Forces and Police Officers Nation Exemplify Loyalty and Courage

Sultan Al Habsi, Staff Brigadier Saif Al- The ceremony was attended by H.H. Yamahi, Staff Brigadier Ali Al Kaabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Staff Brigadier Musallam Al Rashedi “You are the Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras and Staff Brigadier Nasser Al Otaibi, al-Khaimah; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Corporal Saeed Al-Dhanhani from stronghold of the Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representa- the Armed Forces, Col. Mubarak Al- tive in Al Dhafra Region; Lt. General Darmaki and Col. Sultan Al-Raisi from nation with your Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumai- the General Directorate of Abu Dhabi thi, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Police, while Brigadier Khalid Al Shehi sacrifices and and a number of senior commanders received the Order on behalf of his of the units and military formations, brother, martyr Tareq Al Shehi, from heroic attitudes“ in addition to a number of Sheikhs the Ministry of Interior. and senior officials. 8 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Events

UAE to Showcase Security Solutions at SNSR As part of the recently announced presence of HRH Prince Abdul Aziz bin ‘UAE-Saudi Strategy of Resolve’, the Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, two countries are creating a distinc- the Minister of Interior of the King- tive model of strategic partnerships in dom of Saudi Arabia. the Arab region and will be cooperat- The participation of Emirati firms in ing in projects encompassing various the expo is expected to enhance the fields. The partnership has been de- security cooperation between the signed to protect the two nations’ in- UAE and Saudi Arabia by facilitating terests and create opportunities in re- and knowledge axis, and the political the exchange of security expertise sponse to regional geopolitical shifts. and security axis. and showcasing the latest develop- Announced at the inaugural meet- This joint focus on security is under- ments in the security industry pro- ing of the Saudi-Emirati Cooperation lined by the UAE’s participation in the vided by more than 30 of the UAE’s Council in June, the plan identified upcoming Saudi National Security most prominent companies special- three main axes of cooperation for and Risk Prevention (SNSR) Expo set ised in national security-related prod- the two nations’ shared vision of the to take place in Riyadh from Novem- ucts and services, including armoured future: the economic axis, the human ber 4 to 6, under the patronage and vehicles, aerospace, ammunition 9

systems, naval vessels, telecommunications, maintenance and repair operations, cybersecurity, logistical support, and technical development. Major General Abdulrahman Al Hu- sayni, Civil Defense’s assistant director-general for safety, said: "As national security represents a top priority for the Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, represented by the Ministry of Interior (MOI), actively looks to attract international companies, which are interested in investing in potential future projects and provide innovative security solutions to enhance the security sector. The strong interest exhibited by companies in participating in this impor- More than 30 Emirati firms will be exhibiting at SNSR tant event and discussing future projects reflects these efforts.” systems, naval vessels, telecommu- yond, but also underscores the ever- One of the main topics that will be nications, maintenance and repair expanding collaboration between the discussed at the expo is the role operations, cybersecurity, logistical UAE and Saudi Arabia in national se- of disruptive innovation in national support, and technical development. curity matters.” security. Plus, the SNSR Innovation Saif Ali Al Marzooqi, Director of Corpo- Below is a look at some of the com- Awards will be open to all exhibitors rate Branding and Communication at panies that will be promoting their and is the perfect platform that aims Tawazun Economic Council said: “Our products and technologies at the UAE to find disruptive technologies that participation in the SNSR Expo 2018 pavilion: strengthen national security with the not only enables us to proudly pres- Tawazun Economic Council: The goal of reshaping how Saudi govern- ent the state-of-the-art ‘Made in UAE’ Council was founded to fulfil the vi- ments, entrepreneurs, and industry national security solutions to leading sion of comprehensive and sustain- experts work together to find cutting- stakeholders from the region and be- able economic and social develop- edge solutions for current and future security threats. Nominees will be selected by a committee of industry experts representing prestigious organisations and will be led by the Saudi MOI. Presenting ‘Made in UAE’ Security Solutions Sponsored by Tawazun Economic Council and organised by the Emir- ates Defense Companies Council (EDCC), the UAE pavilion at SNSR Expo will cover 1,200 sqm of exhibition floor, and feature 20 of the UAE’s prominent companies specialised in national security-related products and services, including armoured vehicles, aerospace, ammunition Nation Shield, the official journal of UAE Armed Forces will attend ISNR 10 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Events

ment within the UAE. It is responsible for the Tawazun Economic Program, formerly known as the UAE Offset Pro- gram, which was established to diver- sify the UAE’s economy and create new ventures in various sectors through partnerships with international defence contractors. Since its establishment, the Council enabled creation of more than 90 companies and investment vehicles, covering 11 sectors, including defence manufacturing. NIMR: Part of the Emirates Defence Industry Company (EDIC), the company delivers highly capable wheeled NIMR delivers highly capable military vehicles designed for the harshest environments military vehicles that are designed for the harshest environments, across cision guided bomb kit systems for first UAE-based companies to provide a diverse scope of mission require- the UAE Armed Forces. a comprehensive range of services to ments. NIMR’s range of battle proven ADASI: Abu Dhabi Autonomous Sys- cover all types of autonomous sys- 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles is available in tems Investments (ADASI) is one of the tems. The company’s scope of activity armoured or non-armoured configurations, with modular configurable crew capacity and payload, where protection and mobility is the focus of its design activities. Advanced Pyrotechnics (APT): Launched in 2016, the company supports Armed Forces/Law Enforcement Agencies, from its premises within the Tawazun Industrial Park in Abu Dhabi. APT supports customers in upholding safety and security, and invests in the newest technologies for production by installing the latest devices in order to guarantee competitiveness on the highest level of safety for environment/people. Barij Dynamics: The company is a UAE-based Joint Venture (JV) between EDIC and South Africa’s De- nel. The JV was created to serve the Precision Guided Munitions (PGM) industry. Barij Dynamics designs, as- sembles and manufactures guidance kits for airborne munitions in the UAE through collaboration with local and international suppliers. Its vision is to Caracal International, partof EDIC, is the region’s leading develop and produce a family of pre- original equipment manufacturer small arms producer 11

includes the acquisition, operation, for multiple national security models. and maintenance of autonomous sys- Its mission is to provide fully inte- tems for air, land and sea use, as well grated, turn-key solutions for the na- as their modification and systems in- tion’s security. The company is leading tegration, including the addition of the way as it has recognised the need alternative payloads. to combine long-term strategy with International Golden Group (IGG): tactical-solutions, which led to the The Abu Dhabi-based firm specialises establishment of Etimad Holding to in providing high-end security and integrate the common-functions en- defence solutions to the UAE Gov- abling each of its operational compa- ernment including the UAE Armed nies to focus on its core-competency. Forces, UAE Ministry of Interior, and Tasleeh: The UAE-based company other security authorities. The com- brings high quality weaponries to pany is known for building long- term the capital from Italian manufactur- strategic business alliances with local ers Tanfoglio and Sabatti s.p.a., along and international companies by ex- with a comprehensive collection of ecuting solution-driven projects and tactical gears. integrated defence systems. IGG is Al Marakeb Manufacturing Boats Co “Our participation in the SNSR Expo also exploring areas such as manufac- Est: The company has a decade of ex- 2018 not only enables us to proudly turing, system integration and, assem- pertise in the maritime sector building present the state-of-the-art ‘Made bly in order to become a leading re- both high-performance GRP vessels in UAE’ national security solutions gional supplier for land, air and naval as well as marine autopilots and USV to leading stakeholders from defence, and security equipment and solutions, under its MAP Tech division, the region and beyond, but also services, and is aiming to contribute for numerous civil and defence appli- underscores the ever-expanding towards the development of the locations. The UAE-based company has collaboration between the UAE and cal defence community through the reached remarkable growth, fuelled Saudi Arabia in national security transfer of technology and know-how. by constant research and develop- matters.” Etimad: The company is a leading UAE ment based on buyer’s trends, market holding, combining and governing Saif Ali Al Marzooqi competition, technology forecasts, operating companies and competen- Director of Corporate Branding and by providing reliable and relevant cies that together provide an end-to- and Communication at Tawazun maritime solutions. end fulfilment, control and assurance Economic Council Siham Al Khaleej Technology (SAKT) LLC: The organisation is a growing UAE company focused on the military naval domain operating in the MENA Region, based in Al Sadr Port, in the Al Taweelah area of Abu Dhabi. SAKT has been established and approved as certified supplier by UAE Armed Forces GHQ to have the capability to design, assemble, manufacture, in- stall, integrate, test, commission, and maintain various components of the military and maritime defence, and security systems. Al Fattan Ship Industry: The company is an established shipbuilding and Etimad Holding is a leading UAE company repair company based in Abu Dhabi. 12 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Events

The participation of Emirati firms in the expo is expected to enhance the security cooperation between the UAE and Saudi Arabia

Its core business is constructing metal curity solutions and innovations on a will help participants get first-hand ships, manufacturing, fabrication, re- 9,500 sqm space, the SNSR will be the knowledge of the challenges and best pairs, offshore, and onshore services, first event of its kind in the Kingdom practice by bringing industry lead- and maintenance of aluminium ma- to welcome over 100 exhibiting com- ers, including experts, consultants, rine vessels as well as fiberglass boats. panies representing the national secu- regional and international companies Its product portfolio includes inter- rity industry from 16 countries includ- of security solutions and risk man- ceptors, landing crafts, patrol boats, ing Sweden, Turkey, China, Cyprus, agement professionals under one and training vessels. the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, roof to discuss the future landscape Landscape of National Security Italy, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, South Ko- of national security. It will feature a An interactive platform to showcase rea, Spain, UAE, UK, and U.S. two-day programme of keynotes and the industry's latest cutting-edge se- The event will host workshops that workshops by subject matter experts on the future landscape of several key issues, including: border security, Hajj security, smart and safe cities, coun- terterrorism, critical infrastructure protection, and cybersecurity. In the light of Vision 2030, the security industry is identified as a foundational pillar in delivering a solid socio-economic strategic progress in Saudi Ara- bia. SNSR Expo aims to create a highly profitable business environment for state-of-the-art security products and service providers. The strong interest and level of participation that the SNSR Expo has witnessed so far affirms Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a hub for the development and knowledge exchange of national security- related solutions.

SA Outsmarting threats

Somewhere beyond your borders, your opponents are hard at work, making every effort to come up with new technology to beat your systems. So, as they think hard, we need to think even harder.

With an advanced, constantly evolving Electronic Warfare systems portfolio that covers both SIGINT solutions and complete self- protection suites for land, sea, and airborne platforms, Saab gives you the upper hand. Outsmarting threats with innovative thinking.

saab.com

SAAB 0250 A N ti Shi ld 195 260 i dd 1 2018 09 26 15 50 14 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Events

Dubai HeliShow: Spotlight on Emerging Trends and Innovations

The Dubai HeliShow 2018 will be Navigation Services, emphasised held from November 6 to 8, under the that supporting the Dubai HeliShow patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed reflects the Authority’s keenness to in Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President strengthen the fruitful cooperation and Prime Minister of the UAE and frameworks with the aviation industry Ruler of Dubai. The Royal Pavilion at stakeholders, in the interest of achiev- Al Maktoum International Airport in ing security and sustainability, region- Dubai South will be hosting the event, ally and globally. tices in the helicopters sector, which which is held every two years. The Ahmad Abulhoul, Managing Director, is crucial to various fields such as tour- Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) Domus Group, organisers of Dubai ism, oil industry, medical emergency is a strategic partner of the exhibition, HeliShow, said: “The exhibition is very services, law enforcement authorities, which provides an ideal platform to significant as it is a strategic platform transport and others.” identify the emerging trends and to that attracts the elite of decision and Conference Agenda learn about the latest technological policy makers, senior government of- The event will feature two confer- innovations related to commercial he- ficials and representatives of the most ences “Helicopter Technology and Op- licopters and in areas of civil defence. prominent security authorities and en- erations Conference” and the “Military H.E. Mohammed Abdulla Ahli, Director tities in the region and the world. They and Homeland Security Conference”. General – Dubai Civil Aviation Author- all will come to review the latest and These aim to highlight important top- ity and Chief Executive Officer, Dubai international technologies and prac- ics such as how to empower police 15

forces with Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), autonomous vehicles, and advanced helicopters into their operations; the role of women in homeland security; application of robotics in security and helicopters; tackling new patterns in narco-terrorism by integrating intelligence, forensics and response operations; best practices to boost joint inter-agency cooperation between armed forces and homeland security agencies among many others. The ‘Military and Homeland Security Over 60 exhibitors and visitors coming from more than Conference’ will engage attendees 30 countries are expected to participate this year from a range of sectors including cus- toms, armed forces, border guards, in search and rescue missions, oil and said: “In the defence sector, thermal police, homeland security, airports gas and critical infrastructure monitor- imaging is mostly associated with and ports, industrial security from the ing will be under the spotlight. ‘seeing the enemy.’ The technology is Middle East and beyond in the discus- Furthermore, the event will focus on now widely used by government test sion of roadmaps, regulations and pol- a number of other topics, including labs; military test range applications; icies required to effectively improve the development of aircraft repair and and aerospace and astronomy appli- homeland security capabilities. maintenance centres in the region, as cations to include tracking, target sig- Other key focus areas of the confer- well as improved operational efficien- nature, laser designation and scoring, ence will include combatting of trans- cies in command and control, smart munitions testing, adaptive optics, national crimes through exchange of computing, surveillance, recovery and technical surveillance and counter- intelligence; inter-agency cooperation e-defence capabilities. measures. With the information pro- for mega world events such as the up- Aside from DCAA, the exhibition is also vided by thermal imaging, researchers coming EXPO 2020; ways to enhance supported by a number of key govern- can characterize objects in the ther- joint security operations in the Mid- ment entities notably the Ministry of mal spectrum to identify and improve dle East; best practices in airline and Defence, UAE Airforce, Dubai Airports, their designs. Visit us at the Dubai aviation security; and optimisation of Dubai Police, and Dubai South. Helishow 2018 to learn more about search and rescue operations using Fostering Future Partnerships thermal imaging and its wide variety helicopters. Over 60 exhibitors and visitors com- of applications.” The ‘Helicopter Technology & Opera- ing from more than 30 countries are On the other hand, Steve Ghaleb, vice tions Conference’, will provide a plat- expected to participate this year. The president of commercial operations at form for industry stakeholders to net- three-day event will feature leading DART Aerospace said: “Attending this work and build new business partner- global speakers and top companies show as a networking exhibitor and ships. In addition to a range of panel from Hungary, U.S., Canada, Australia, sponsor is another great stepping- discussions and keynote sessions that Italy, Lithuania, Egypt, Russia, Bahrain, stone towards having a stronger pres- focus on the region’s helicopter in- Switzerland, Romania, Lebanon, France, ence in the region. Especially with the dustry including heliports standards United Kingdom, Ukraine, Korea, Co- high demand for our AW139 Emer- in the UAE; spectrum regulations for lombia and UAE to showcase their gency Flotation System with Integrat- commercial helicopters in the UAE; and products, services and technologies for ed Liferaft, we are glad to be offering overcoming challenges for helicopter defence, homeland security, commer- aerospace mission-critical equipment modifications, the conference will also cial and military helicopter sectors and of the highest value to aircraft OEM examine the importance of electronic explore future partnerships. and operators within the UAE.” warfare in a disrupted world. Further- Jalaal Abu Hassan, regional sales man- Reference Text/Photo: more, the role of multi-role helicopters ager, instruments – ME, FLIR Systems www.dubaihelishow.com 16 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Events MSPO 2018 AN UNRIVALLED SUCCESS

Paris, London and Kielce, Poland - three European defence industry exhibitions to mention in one breath across the world and brought under the banner of MSPO, Europe’s third-largest trade show. MSPO was organised by the Ministry of National Defence (MND) on the 4th-9th Sep- tember, in partnership with Targi Kielce and government/private sector stakeholders to promote the Polish defence and security sectors. MSPO has been a showcase of the Polish industry for over 25 years as a venue for presentations of the global defence sector proving the best way to promote native Polish companies.

The 26th MSPO brought together 624 museum exhibits, including Leopard 2 exhibitors from 31 countries, with Po- tanks, Rosomak armoured vehicles, RAK land represented by 328 companies and self-propelled mortar and a KRAB self- complemented with the simultaneous- propelled gunner. ly-held LOGISTYKA, the 24th Internation- The helicopters used for the show al Logistics Fair. As 2018 lead-nation, visi- were W-3WA Sokol and W-3 AE (aero- tors were able to see the Polish Armed evacuating machine) with outdoor dis- Forces celebrate the 100th anniversary plays of the Apache AH-64, Mi-8MSB, of Polish Independence across 27,000 Mi-2, Black Hawk, Capercaillie, SW-4 Solo square metres in the 7 exhibition halls of Ruas and the Guimbal Cabrio G2. the Kielce Exhibition and Congress cen- Significant U.S. Presence tre and outdoor expo grounds under the With rising tensions along the Poland- Honorary Patronage of the President of Russia border, U.S. aerospace, defence hibitors Black Diamond, Colnatec and the Polish Republic, Andrzej Duda. and security companies exhibited Hydronalix and Protonex. With the Polish Armaments Group as critical technologies and equipment Northrop Grumman Showcases Strategic Partner, MSPO 2018 hosted to strengthen connections with buy- AARGM Missile over 50 official foreign delegations and ers and decision-makers involved in Northrop Grumman displayed its AGM- exhibitor presentation platforms from the modernisation of Poland’s defence 88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Australia, China, Canada, Finland, France, forces. This support for Poland and Missile (AARGM) that provides the U.S. the Netherlands, Japan, Great Britain, It- NATO allies saw more than 30 U.S.-based Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Italian Air aly and Germany amongst others. companies at MSPO, including Boeing, Force an advanced weapon system for Record-breaking Helicopter Displays Lockheed Martin, Motorola Solutions, engaging and destroying enemy air de- The “Defence-Cooperation-Efficiency” Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Harris fences and time-critical, mobile targets. theme encompassed 30 units of the Corp., General Atomics Aeronautical, L3 AARGM is a supersonic, medium-range, Polish Armed Forces General Com- Technologies, Cubic, SRC, Corfin, Otis air-launched tactical missile compatible mand and 380 units of equipment and Technologies, and state of Arizona ex- with U.S. and allied strike aircraft, includ- 17

ing all variants of the F/A-18, Tornado, enhances aircraft and missile tracking land’s future defence partnership, coop- EA-18G, F-16, EA-6B, and F-35 (external). and improves the ability of combatant eration with Polish industry and partner- The company also displayed its Bush- commanders and air defenders to make ship with the local communities. Below master Chain Guns and medium calibre critical decisions within seconds. While are some of the solutions showcased by ammunition, and demonstrated inte- SHORAD capabilities protect U.S. and al- the company: grated air and missile defence (IAMD) lied forces from a range of manned and Patriot: Poland and 15 other countries and short-range air defence (SHORAD) unmanned air and missile threats. The have entrusted the anti-aircraft and anti- capabilities. capabilities utilise sensors, weapons and missile defence mission to the combat- The IAMD Battle Command System command control to acquire, track, veri- tested Patriot system. Not only Poland, (IBCS) is a command-and-control system fy, engage, and defeat incoming threats. but also Sweden and Romania have developed to deliver a single, unam- Raytheon Displays Wide Range of joined the Patriot fellowship last year. biguous view of the battlespace, as re- Products Now Switzerland is also considering the cently demonstrated over vast distances Raytheon focused on the three main possibility to acquire the Patriot system. via the multi-node distributed test. This areas of its cooperation with Poland: Po- Recently, Raytheon also announced the 18 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Events

launch of work on its all-around omni- directional Patriot radar based on gallium nitride technology. SkyCeptor: The missile can eliminate 92 per cent of ballistic missiles, which pose a global threat. About 50 per cent of the missile can be possibly produced in Poland. ELCAN Specter DR: It is an optical sight used by the U.S. special forces command, British Ministry, and NATO countries’ forces. It increases soldiers’ safety owing to the ability of dual view Boeing and PGZ are developing opportunities to integrate switching with the throw of a lever. The unique Polish systems on the AH-64 Apache two have been combined into a single sight unit. The Multimedia Monitoring System (M3S): It is designed to process various types of media available in many lan- guages, such as online media, traditional media, YouTube, Twitter or Facebook videos as well as structured information that can then be browsed, searched and shared. Raytheon also cooperates with the Copernicus Science Centere in War- saw as the sole partner of FabLearn Lab, Poland’s first educational workshops. Visitors can design and manufacture their own models with the used of digital production devices, such as 3D printers, MSPO has been a showcase of the Polish industry for over 25 years plotters, digital cutters and hand tools. Raytheon is also the exclusive sponsor of the centre’s robotics workshops. Boeing and PGZ Collaborate on KRUK Attack Helicopter Programme Boeing and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed an agreement to partner on a range of business opportunities for the AH-64 Apache in support of the KRUK Attack Helicopter Programme. The AH-64 Apache is under consider- ation by the Government of Poland for its attack helicopter requirement. As part of this effort, Boeing and PGZ are developing opportunities to support, sustain and upgrade defence systems; integrate unique Polish systems on the 57 Mk3 Naval Gun System AH-64 Apache; strengthen manufactur- 19

ing capabilities; incorporate PGZ companies in Boeing’s supply chain; pursue development of advance defence industrial capabilities and other activities as mutually agreed. The AH-64E Apache is one of the most advanced combat helicopters in production today for the U.S. Army and a growing number of international defence forces. Currently operated by 16 countries, the Apache provides unmatched capability, interoperability, readiness and the lowest operating costs. Thales Demonstrates Hawkei 4x4 Vehicle Scorpene 2000 SSK Model Thales company presented the Hawkei 4x4 vehicle in four-door, left-hand-drive configuration for European markets. The vehicle can be offered for Polish WPWS Pegaz programme. The displayed Hawkei was configured with Polish ZMT unmanned turret, WB Group Topaz fire control system, PCO OBRA-3 laser warning system, and Radmor comms. Hawkei is a seven-tonne, 4x4, new generation, protected vehicle with a three- tonne payload, designed to meet the demanding requirements of land forces worldwide. Hawkei delivers class-leading protection, mobility and payload with unparalleled levels of blast and bal- JELCZ high mobility truck listic protection. HGH Infrared Systems Exhibits Latest Thermal Sensors HGH Infrared Systems recently launched new technologies to support the modernisation of the defence industry: CY- CLOPE 5.0, the Tracking in Staring mode feature, and the award-winning V-LRF option. At the show, the 360-degree° thermal sensors SPYNEL-C and SPYNEL- M, respectively used for FOB protection and by Special Forces, was presented. SPYNEL-C, one of HGH’s key products, has been improved with the latest software innovations. One of the prominent innovations at the show was CYCLOPE 5.0’s Alarm Manage- The 26th MSPO brought together 624 exhibitors from 31 countries 20 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Events

Polish company MESKO produces Delegates from UAE Armed Forces at the event weapons and ammunition ment Module, enabling to automatically manoeuvrable vehicle and its serial pro- Inzynieryne S.A. has launched a mul- distinguish between a threat and an duction is being expected from 2019. titask UAV-UTV buggy presented as a authorised intrusion, by analysing the WB GROUP Advances TOPAZ and dual-use vehicle, available for both mili- behaviour of the target. In the event of WARMATE 2 tary and civilian use. It is fully integrated a confirmed threat, SPYNEL’s integrated WB Group announced the evolution of with an UAV, which uses the buggy roof software CYCLOPE 5.0 automatically its TOPAZ software system from only as its landing platform. The buggy has a alerts the hypervisor, creates a visual a fire control software system to a fully tubular structure, which encompasses alarm, sends an email or even sends a integrated combat management sys- seating for five people. screenshot to the user. tem (ICMS) for military users providing The cargo compartment can carry a pay- HGH also presented the V-LRF option for a comprehensive suite of tools for com- load of maximum 300 kg. The vehicle Spynel-X and Spynel-S, which consists in manders to enable quicker decision empty weight nears 1,000 kg. Airborne adding a Visible Channel and/or a laser making and reaction. and Special Forces are targeted as pri- range finder to the sensor for a better WB Group’s engineering team has cre- mary customers but border forces and recognition. ated TOPAZ ICMS to accelerate decision other security units may be interested Soucy Defense Highlights CRT System making with high levels of accuracy and in this vehicle. The range of weaponry Soucy Defense exhibited the Composite work with other technologies for surveil- adaptable on it is wide, from machine Rubber Track (CRT) system, at the show. lance, command and communications, guns to antitank missiles, but would The CRT technology was showcased in fire control and strike. TOPAZ ICMS fa- require appropriate structure reinforce- partnership with Huta Stalowa Wola cilitates an adaptive workflow drawing ments and brackets. (HSW), on the new Borsuk IFV vehicle. upon the core elements in battle: over- At MSPO, the buggy was covered with a The Borsuk IFV has been developed for watch/observation, management/logis- high-tech camouflage net lowering the the Polish Army and the version dis- tics and strike. IR/thermal signature. played on the PGZ stand had a com- The company also launched its Spotlight on Rosomak 8x8 Armoured posite rubber track system from Soucy WARMATE 2 Loitering Munition System, Vehicle Defense. The company’s CRT system a new member of WB GROUP’s loitering The Polish Company Rosomak S.A., a consists of a continuously cased rubber munition systems family – WARMATE. subdivision of the Polish armaments band structure, reinforced with a range The much bigger WARMATE 2 adds industry PGZ, presented a new version of composite materials and steel cord, more impact power and longer flight of the Rosomak 8x8 armoured vehicle weighing up to 50 per cent lighter than endurance to the precision and swift- in Command Post variant. The Rosomak comparable steel track. This has enabled ness of WARMATE. 8×8 multi-role armoured vehicle pro- the vehicles weight to be reduced. The Polish Multitask UAV Buggy Unveiled duced in Poland by Rosomak S.A., is a Borsuk IFV is an amphibious and rapid The Polish company Wojskowe Zaklady variant of the Patria AMV manufactured 21

Rosomak 8x8 armoured vehicle under license in Poland. The new Com- TUR V 4x4 Multi-Purpose Armoured erations is a reality today, as all the UAVs mand Post vehicle is designed to offer Vehicle Launched can carry surveillance cameras or a brick communication and coordination cen- The Polish Company AMZ, manufac- of powerful explosives. tre to military units commanders during turer of combat and armoured vehicles, The new LANCA 2.0 was developed to of- combat operations in static position or unveiled a new version of the TUR V, fer a modular architecture allowing the on the move. The Rosomak Command which is designed as a multi-purpose possibility to expand the product and cre- Post provides large interior space to sup- armoured vehicle. According to the Pol- ate new configuration. It has a wide range port the commanders with all the equip- ish Defense Industry, the new TUR V was of operating frequencies able to neutralise ment and electrical power required to developed for the Pegaz programme of drones at a maximum range of 1,000 m. manage the battlefield, with the same the Polish Army. LACROIX & NYLONBOR Strengthen proven survivability and force protection The design of the new TUR V is divided in Partnership as the standard Rosomak 8x8 Armoured three main parts with the engine at the LACROIX and NYLONBOR announced Personnel Carrier (APC). front, a double crew cab in the middle, and officialised the signature of a Letter The Rosomak Command Post is and an open-top cargo compartment of Intent as the companies pursue their equipped with different types of com- at the rear. The roof of the vehicle has a cooperation in regard to the integration munications systems including comput- single hatch that can be used to put a re- of LACROIX spectral flares and GALIX mu- ers and software able to send classified motely operated turret on a ring mount. nitions in Poland. At the show, LACROIX data including NATO secret information. The armoured crew cabin of the new and NYLONBOR showcased and jointly Ctrl+Sky Products Provide Umbrella TUR V offers ballistic protection and mine promoted Chaff and Flares for the Polish Protection protection and can accommodate up to Armed Forces, along with vehicle surviv- Ctrl+Sky Vehicle Mounted is a mobile four military personnel, including driver ability solutions for Land Forces. system for UAV detection and neutrali- and commander. An optional armour Also showcased were the GALIX AOS (Au- sation mounted on a vehicle. The sys- protection can be fitted on the vehicle to tomated Obscuration System) and Am- tem ensures protection of mass events, increase the protection to Level 3. munition that offers a range of solutions borders and other airspace against Polish-made C-UAS Offers Robust right from detection to reaction, using unseemly or hostile use of drones, day Solutions green NT8 munition, to protect all types and night, in any weather conditions. Polish Company Wojskowe Zakłady Elek- of land platforms. GALIX is particularly The Ctrl+Sky provides an umbrella-like troniczne (WZE) presented its new coun- adapted for T72 MBT retrofit programme. protection without blind zones and enter UAV system, LANCA 2.0, designed Reference Text/Photo: ables effective detection of small drones to neutralise small flying objects. The www.targikielce.pl, at a distance of up 2000 m, with minimal potential threat from small UAVs in the www.kallman.com, false alarms. hands of terrorists or during combat op- www.baesystems.com 22 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 News Safran’s Electro Optic Sensor for Australia’s SEA1180 aab Australia recently selected high-quality images, ease of use, tinue to reinforce its footprint in Aus- Safran Electronics & Defense compact design, is lightweight, and tralia and to continue building its team s Australasia to provide the elec- offers easy integration. More than 300 through local employment. tro optic sensor as part of the Vigy Engage systems have been sold situational awareness system for the 12 worldwide. Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) SEA1180 Capable of detecting long range targets, Project. This electro optic sensor is the Vigy Engage will provide a decisive ad- Vigy Engage system in its latest version. vantage to the Royal Australian Navy Developed and produced by Safran (RAN) in the asymmetrical environ- Electronics & Defense, Vigy Engage is ments: protection of ports and infra- a light, panoramic, multi-sensor ship- structures, maritime police, anti-terrorist board electro optic system. It includes a and anti-piracy combat. It also provides cooled infrared imager, video channels assistance in missions designed to pro- and a laser rangefinder. Employing ad- tect fishing and economic zones, navi- VIGY ENGAGE vanced stabilisation techniques, it pro- gation aid, and assistance to ships and vides clear images day or night, includ- crews at sea. ing in rough seas and at high speed. This new success will enable Safran Vigy Engage is robust, and provides Electronics & Defense Australasia to con- MQ-25 Contract goes to Boeing

Boeing will build the U.S. Navy’s first operational carrier-based unmanned aircraft, the MQ-25 aerial refueler, through an $805 million contract awarded recently. The aircraft manufacturing company was awarded the engineering and manufacturing development contract to provide four aircraft. Boeing plans to MQ-25 is designed to provide the U.S. Navy perform the MQ-25 work in St. Louis, with a much-needed refuelling capability Missouri. “As a company, we made an investment understands the Navy and their need the range of deployed Boeing F/A-18 in both our team and in an unmanned to have this important asset on carrier Super Hornet, Boeing EA-18G Growler, aircraft system that meets the U.S. decks around the world.” and Lockheed Martin F-35C aircraft. MQ- Navy’s refuelling requirements,” said Le- MQ-25 is designed to provide the U.S. 25 will also seamlessly integrate with a anne Caret, president and CEO, Boeing Navy with a much-needed refuelling ca- carrier’s catapult and launch and recov- Defense, Space & Security. “The fact that pability. According to the U.S. Navy, the ery systems. Boeing has been providing we’re already preparing for first flight MQ-25 Stingray will allow for better use carrier aircraft to the U.S. Navy for more is thanks to an outstanding team who of combat strike fighters by extending than 90 years. 23 ST Engineering Signs MRO Agreement with Jet Airways Singapore Technologies Engineer- As part of the contract, ST Engineering we are happy to extend our relationship ing Ltd (ST Engineering) recently an- will provide an integrated suite of en- through 2024. Over the past decade we nounced that its Aerospace sector has gine MRO solutions, including off-wing have built a trusting relationship with signed an agreement to provide CFM56- engine maintenance support, on-wing ST Engineering and we look forward to 7B engine maintenance, repair and services as well as technical support. our continued association with them for overhaul (MRO) services for the Boeing These services will be provided over a many years to come.” 737NGs belonging to Jet Airways and its period of six years starting from 2019 at subsidiary, JetLite. ST Engineering’s engine MRO facilities This agreement is an add-on to an earli- located in Singapore and Xiamen, China. er contract announced on 18 June 2015, This contract is not expected to have which initially covers only a portion of any material impact on the consolidated the airlines’ 737NG fleet. With the latest net tangible assets per share and earn- agreement, Jet Airways’ and JetLite’s en- ings per share of ST Engineering for the tire fleet of 80 737NGs will be covered, current financial year. upping the contract value from the ini- Vinay Dube, CEO of Jet Airways, said: tial US$350m (approximately S$478m) “Jet Airway’s partnership with ST Engi- to a total of about US$700m (approxi- neering’s Aerospace sector dates back ST Engineering’s engine maintenance shop mately S$957m). to 2009. Through this new agreement,

Otokar Wins Deal for of Otokar’s vehicles has always been a reference for new orders. We are proud that this new order was awarded by an Armoured Vehicles existing user of the armoured vehicles. The company has also started to stand Otokar, one of the leading suppli- Our military vehicles serve almost 50 dif- out in global scale not just for its prod- ers of the Turkish Military and Security ferent end users in over 30 countries.” ucts with fully-owned intellectual prop- Forces for wheeled tactical vehicles, was Görgüç added: “Otokar continues to in- erty rights, but also with its know-how, awarded a US$28.9 million contract for crease its armoured vehicle deliveries in engineering, R&D and technology trans- its tactical wheeled armoured vehicles. line with user expectations. The success fer capabilities.” The delivery of the vehicles will be completed in the first quarter of 2019. The contract also includes spare parts and training services. Highlighting Otokar’s success at global markets, General Manager Serdar Görgüç said: “Our strength in the defence industry is driven by our experience, engineering and R&D capabilities, and successful use of technology. Today, over 30,000 Otokar military vehicles are in service in many different parts of the The delivery of the vehicles will be world with an outstanding performance. completed in the first quarter of 2019 24 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 News

Billion Dollars to General Dynamics for off-the-shelf IT Products General Dynamics Missions Systems are acquired through the contract Additionally, the contract provides for was awarded a contract for the Com- from General Dynamics Mission Sys- technical assistance support services mon Hardware Systems-5 (CHS-5) tems and its partners, which includes and logistics support for a wide range Program from the U.S. Army Contract- dozens of small and large businesses. of services, from the rapid repair and ing Command at Aberdeen Proving The contract contains a robust tech- replacement of equipment at strategi- Ground, Maryland. The indefinite nology-insertion process ensuring cally located Regional Support Cen- delivery, indefinite quantity contract the CHS-5 hardware baseline lever- ters to the deployment of field service consists of a three-year base contract ages the most current commercial personnel to CHS-5 user locations with two one-year options, for a maxi- technology and industry investments. worldwide. mum potential contract ceiling of $3.9 billion. CHS is a “one-stop shop” for tactical IT hardware solutions supporting more than 120 Army and U.S. Department of Defense programme offices (including the Navy and the Marine Corps) for the rapid acquisition (orders typically on contract in 90 days or less) and delivery of commercial-off-the shelf IT hardware and services. Approximately 75,000 to 100,000 pieces of hardware The off-the-shelf IT products deal has a ceiling of $3.9 billion

ready users of the RBS 70 system and ground based air defence missile are now acquiring improved capabil- systems comprises of the RBS 70 and Lithuania ity with greater range, higher altitude the further enhanced RBS 70 NG. The coverage and an enhanced effect RBS 70 system has an impressive track Upgrades to against armoured targets as well as record on the market. Nineteen coun- nighttime capability. tries have procured more than 1,600 “We welcome the decision by the RBS 70 systems, including more than Saab’s BORC Lithuanian Armed Forces to continue 18,000 missiles. investing in the RBS 70 system. By Night Sight adding BORC sights to the country’s current inventory, Lithuania Saab recently received two orders gets an even more ca- from the Ministry of National Defence pable system with the Republic of Lithuania for improved additional ability to missiles and BORC night-capability operate in darkness,” sights for the RBS 70 system. The or- says Görgen Johans- der value amounts to approximately son, head of Saab busi- SEK 100 million and deliveries are ex- ness area Dynamics. pected to take place starting in 2019. The Saab portfolio The Lithuanian Armed Forces are al- of very short-range BORC night-capability sights for the RBS 70 system 25

USAF and Lockheed Martin Collaborate on Hypersonic Weapon

The U.S. Air Force has awarded a sec- sponse Weapon (ARRW, pronounced The Air Force said the latest award ond contract to Lockheed Martin to “Arrow”). The rapid prototyping effort, remains an undefinitized contract to develop a new hypersonic weapon made possible through authorities in allow Lockheed to begin work “be- that would move five times the speed the fiscal 2016 National Defense Au- fore reaching a final settlement on of sound. The contract is not to exceed thorization Act, “will provide the criti- contract terms and conditions.” The $480 million and the company will cal design review, test and production final price and negotiated terms will begin designing a second hypersonic readiness support” for the project. The be met within 180 days of the award. prototype, according to a release. Air Force hopes to achieve a capable The second contract award comes Leaders from the Defense Department, weapon by 2021. after Pentagon officials said in recent Missile Defense Agency, Air Force, Navy The Air Force first awarded Lockheed months they fear the U.S. may be lag- and Army signed a memorandum on Martin a contract in April to develop ging behind in hypersonics, while June 28 to cooperate and help develop a prototype hypersonic cruise missile, rivals Russia and China have created “hypersonic boost glide” technology. the Hypersonic Conventional Strike national programmes of record and As part of a rapid prototyping scheme, Weapon (HCSW). That project could reported recent advances. Hyper- the Air Force is working with Lockheed cost as much as $928 million over the sonic technology offers supersonic to develop the Air-Launched Rapid Re- course of its lifetime. speeds of Mach 5 or above.

Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67 per cent) Thales Alenia Space and Leonardo (33 per cent), recently signed contracts with the European Reaches for the Moon Space Agency (ESA) for the Phase A/ B1 studies of two elements of LOP-G for I–HAB (International – Habitat). of knowledge, capability and oppor- (Lunar Orbital Platform - Gateway), The I-HAB is a pressurised element tunities in the vicinity of the moon, at formerly known as the Deep Space with habitability and life support func- the same time paving the way for the Gateway. tions, implementing docking capabili- preparation of the future human mis- The Gateway is a planned lunar-orbit ties to provide interfaces and resourc- sions to deep space and Mars. infrastructure that will have a power es to visiting vehicles. While ESPRIT is and propulsion system, utilisation a system, planned to be launched with and crew habitation modules with the first Utilization Module (a U.S. sup- docking capability, scientific and EVA plied pressurized expansion module). airlocks, and logistics modules. The It includes propellant (Xenon and development is led by the current In- Hydrazine) storage and refuelling sys- ternational Space Station partnership: tems for the Power Propulsion Element NASA, ESA, Roscosmos, JAXA and CSA, (the first USA element of the gateway), for construction in the 2020s. communication systems with the Thales Alenia Space will lead in one of moon, interface points for external the parallel studies for ESPRIT (Euro- payloads and a scientific airlock. pean System Providing Refuelling, In- Thanks to these contracts Thales Ale- frastructure and Telecommunications) nia Space will bring its expertise to with OHB as major subcontractor and cooperate in expanding the frontiers 26 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Reports Safran Tests Hybrid Electric Propulsion System

The recently concluded first ground of tests, with the electric motors pow- Stéphane Cueille, senior executive vice test of a distributed propulsion sys- ered only by batteries or by a combina- president for R&T and innovation at tem, was a major milestone for Saf- tion of batteries and turbo-generator. Safran. ran in its hybrid electric propulsion The system generated 100 kW of elec- Jean-Baptiste Jarin, Safran Helicopter roadmap. The test run took place at a trical power. Engines Vice President, Hybrid Propul- Safran Helicopter Engines test facility Safran Helicopter Engines, Safran Elec- sion System Program, added: "This test near Pau-Pyrenees Airport, France. trical & Power, and Safran Power Units marks a major step forward in dem- In a distributed hybrid electric propul- conducted the demonstration, in con- onstrating our ability to offer hybrid sion system for aircraft, a turbo-gener- junction with Safran Tech, the Group's propulsive solutions for tomorrow's ator (a gas turbine driving an electri- research and technology centre. The aircraft. We are on track to meet our cal generator) is coupled to a bank of test was carried out in accordance with goal of testing a more powerful system batteries. This system powers multiple Safran's roadmap for the development in the near future." electric motors turning propellers to of hybrid propulsion solutions. Hybrid propulsion systems should con- provide propulsion. The power is effi- "Following the recent announcement tribute to the emergence of new VTOL ciently distributed by a new-genera- of our partnership with Bell concern- (vertical takeoff and landing) and STOL tion power management system, and ing ‘mobility on demand', this latest (short takeoff and landing) aircraft, by the motors are controlled by a fully milestone clearly reflects Safran's de- enhancing their flight capabilities and integrated, smart power, electronics termination to invest in the develop- expanding their range of missions.

assembly. ment of hybrid electric propulsion Safran's hybrid electric propulsion : Getty Images – Stone - Photo PUCK L’AGENCE Several operating modes were tested systems, which will be the foundation roadmap is focused on bringing such and validated during this first series of future propulsion solutions," said technologies to the market by 2025. Hybrid Distributed Propulsion System

S ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE BOOST YOUR OPERATIONAL FIREPOWER PUCK L’AGENCE - Photo : Getty Images – Stone - Photo PUCK L’AGENCE

Safran Electronics & Defense AFV Solutions: Paseo Your armored fighting vehicles deserve state-of-the-art combat capabilities. Relying on its unique expertise in inertial and IR technologies, Safran Electronics & Defense designed Paseo, the latest-generation of advanced sight to improve the survivability and fighting capabilities of CRV and IFV vehicles. Paseo is perfectly suited for Situation Awareness and Targeting on medium caliber turrets, as well as for Artillery Designation for Joint Fire applications, proven by an already order backlog of 2,000 systems. Thanks to its innovative day and night sectorial and panoramic real-time scanning and true “fire-on-the- move” capabilities, Paseo provides a true surveillance of the battlefield with a high first-round hit probability, whether on static or moving targets. When you choose Safran Electronics & safran-electronics-defense.com Defense’s specialized solutions, you maximize your fire power. : @SafranElecDef

S 28 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Reports Elettronica Wins ICCS Business Award 2018

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (ICCS) recently presented Elettronica Group the innovation award as the ‘Best Italian Multination- al in the Territory.’ The accolade was assigned during the annual business award ceremony. Paolo Izzo, vice president international sales, and Gianluca Trezza, branch manager, Singapore, accepted the award. Izzo said: “Less than four years after our settlement, Elettronica is now listed among the Italian excellence operating in the Lion City. It is an ex- PROUD MOMENT: Elettronica receives ICCS Business Award 2018 ceptional achievement for an A&D company, far beyond the more classic The solution, named EuroDIRQM (Di- The system is based on multispectral concept of ‘Made in Italy’. I should es- rect InfraRed Countermeasure) re- sensors (Radar, EO/IR, acoustic and pecially like to thank most warmly the flects its European roots and the use radio link interceptor) data fusion for Italian Chamber of Commerce, which of a new technology, the Quantum the detection and identification func- recognised our efforts and honoured Cascade Laser (QCL). QCL is the lat- tions and on a reactive and adaptive us with this prestigious award.” est development in laser technology jammer to interrupt the remote con- While Domitilla Benigni, chief oper- that represents a step forward from trol link of the platform without inter- ating officer of the company added: conventional semiconductor lasers. fering with the communications that “This is confirmation that we have set The EuroDIRQM solution will bring insist in the same area, and the navi- the right course and it pays to our in- together about 30 years of combined gation aids signals used to follow the vestments in excellence, innovation, experience in the DIRCM field by the programmed route through proper and use of proprietary technologies. two companies. waypoints. These are the pillars on which our Elettronica’s ADRIAN (Anti-Drone The Group boasts a strong record of leader status is based, in the Italian Interception Acquisition and Neu- successful domestic and international and international landscape.” tralization) is another one of its key collaborations on all the key modern Cutting-edge Systems systems. It is an advanced anti-drone military platforms such as the Italian Recently, Elettronica signed a stra- system dedicated to the protection PPA, the Eurofighter Typhoon, the tegic collaboration agreement with of critical infrastructures and public NFH-90 helicopter, the Italian and Indra, another European Defense areas during public events and civil French ship class Horizon and FREMM, leader, for the first next- generation, airspace from hostile mini and micro and a wide range of projects in the fully European self-protection Infra drones threats. The company is al- Gulf, Middle East and Asia. Red solution, to defend any type of ready working with the Italian Air and Elettronica Group is a European leader airborne platforms, from helicopters Land Forces for the supply of Adrian in defence and security and has been to transport/tanker to jets, from heat- anti drone system and with a country on the cutting-edge of electronic war- guided missiles (MANPAD). in the Middle East. fare for more than 60 years. Sh ld A A dd // 30 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Reports NGC: Paving the Way

The Northrop Grumman Corpora- sors and multiple information sources sensor controls in a live environment; tion Integrated Air and Missile Defense to accomplish simulated engagements conduction of simultaneous simulated (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) of both real and simulated fixed-wing, engagements of multiple aerial targets; successfully detected, tracked and sim- rotary-wing, cruise missile and tactical integration with the Link 16 tactical ulated engagements of air targets dur- ballistic missile targets. data and Automatic Dependent Surveil- ing recent testing at the White Sands Military aircraft such as F-15 and F-16 lance-Broadcast (ADS-B) air traffic man- Missile Range in New Mexico. fighters and the slower-moving C-12 agement networks; and contribution to During three weeks of U.S. Army-led turboprop were used as surrogates, the joint single integrated air picture. testing in April and May, IBCS contin- replicating the flight patterns of adver- “IBCS continues to show high levels of ued to validate its enterprise-level ap- sary threats along a flight corridor of the performance and reliability,” said Dan proach to air and missile defence by di- White Sands Missile Range. Verwiel, vice president and general gesting complex information to target The test was designed to evaluate vari- manager, missile defence and protec- a series of representative aerial threats. ous hardware and software functions tive systems, Northrop Grumman. “As This demonstration built upon the ear- of the Army’s future IAMD “system of the command-and-control backbone lier multi-node distributed test, another systems,” of which Northrop Grumman’s of the Army’s future air and missile successful soldier checkout event con- IBCS is the centrepiece. Twenty major defence enterprise, IBCS will undergo ducted over five weeks in March and IBCS components were involved in the increasingly complex tests as it works April. In that soldier checkout event, trial, including IBCS engagement opera- through development and prepares for IBCS showed that it can scale up and tions centres and integrated fire control operational fielding in the future.” network across long distances. network relays. “In a dynamic and changing environ- In the live air test, IBCS demonstrated The test had a number of key objectives, ment, taking advantage of the open, its ability to combine data from sen- including: the exercise of launcher and non-proprietary, configurable nature

Northrop Grumman’s IAMD IBCS Pairs with Sensors and Shooters for Live Air Test

100G hardware will be flown aboard the Proteus demonstration aircraft developed by Northrop Grumman subsidiary Scaled Composites 31 for Next-Gen IAMD

of an IAMD enterprise is imperative choice for Poland, which signed a Let- 1 erroneous bit received per ten thou- for enabling warfighter capabilities to ter of Offer and Acceptance with the sand bits transmitted. outpace threats and allowing for the U.S. government in March to purchase The successful data link results from addition of capabilities not previously the system. Poland will become the first the integration of several key tech- planned at a much reduced cost,” add- international operator. nologies. The link operates at milli- ed Bill Lamb, director, integrated air and New Standard Set for Wireless metre wave frequencies (in this case, missile defence, Northrop Grumman. Transmission Speed 71-76 gigahertz and 81-86 gigahertz) Next-Gen IAMD Northrop Grumman Corporation and with 5 gigahertz of bandwidth, or BCS makes legacy systems relevant for the Defense Advanced Research Pro- data carrying capacity, and uses a today, and provides a path for the next- jects Agency (DARPA) have set a new bandwidth efficient signal modula- generation of IAMD that is affordable. standard for wireless transmission by tion technique to transmit 25 Gbps Continued testing with Army soldiers in operating a data link at 100 gigabits data streams on each 5 gigahertz realistic environments is the best way to per second (Gbps) over a distance of 20 channel. To double the rate within ensure IBCS and the wider Army IAMD kilometres in a city environment. the fixed bandwidth, the data link architecture is ready to meet the opera- The two-way data link, which featured transmits dual orthogonally polar- tional needs of the warfighter. active pointing and tracking, was dem- ized signals from each antenna. Ad- Information gathered through this type onstrated in the beginning of the year. ditionally, the link transmits from of soldier checkout testing builds confi- The blazing data rate is fast enough to two antennas simultaneously (spa- dence in IBCS with the warfighter and download a 50 Gigabyte blue ray video tial multiplexing) and uses multiple- enables the Army to consider early ca- in four seconds. The demonstration input-multiple-output (MIMO) signal pability spin-out. The open, non-propri- marked the successful completion of processing techniques to separate etary nature of the software allows for Northrop Grumman’s Phase 2 contract the signals at two receiving anten- quick turnarounds for improvements, for DARPA’s 100 Gbps (100G) RF Back- nas, thus again doubling the data as informed by rigorous testing. bone programme. rate within the fixed bandwidth. The “plug and fight” architecture of The 100G system is capable of rate ad- According to Louis Christen, director, IBCS provides a highly integrated next- aptation on a frame by frame basis from research and technology, Northrop generation air and missile defence solu- 9 Gbps to 102 Gbps to maximise data Grumman, “This dramatic improve- tion to the Army. It enables “any-sensor, rate throughout dynamic channel vari- ment in data transmission perfor- best-shooter” operations with a greatly ations. Extensive link characterisation mance could significantly increase expanded single integrated air picture. demonstrated short-term error-free the volume of airborne sensor data IBCS is also the air and missile defence performance from 9 to 91 Gbps, and a that can be gathered and reduce the command-and-control solution of maximum data rate of 102 Gbps with time needed to exploit sensor data.”

100G hardware will be flown aboard the Proteus demonstration aircraft 32 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Reports

‘KC-46A’ Record Boeing-USAF Partnership

Boeing’s KC-46 programme has re- craft, while the third lot, for 15 aircraft, systems as well as Cobham’s proven ceived $2.9 billion from the U.S. Air was awarded in January 2017. “We’re legacy equipment. Force to supply 18 tanker aircraft, sup- excited to partner with the Air Force on As one of the most advanced refuel- port equipment, spare engines, and an aircraft that will provide unmatched ling systems in operation today, the RP- wing air-refuelling pods. Boeing is now capabilities and versatility to its fleet,” 910E-75 WARP takes as its framework contracted for 52 aircraft, and plans to said Mike Gibbons, Boeing KC-46A Cobham’s 5th-generation 900E electric build 179 of the 767-based refueling tanker Vice-President and Programme architecture. The FR-600-84MDR CDS tankers to be operated and maintained Manager. “We look forward to deliver- also integrates Cobham’s proven hy- by the U.S. Air Force over the next thirty ing this next-generation, multi-role draulic architecture with the latest digi- years and beyond. tanker for years to come.” tal controls to provide a reliable, cost- The KC-46A is a multirole tanker that Next-Gen Refuelling Capabilities effective centreline system. can refuel all allied and coalition mili- Equipped with an AR receptacle so that Optimal Safety Operation tary aircraft while being compatible it can also receive fuel from other tank- With survivability enhancement fea- with international aerial refuelling pro- ers, including legacy aircraft, the KC46A tures incorporated into the design, the cedures to carry passengers, cargo and will provide both boom and probed- KC46A can detect, avoid, survive and patients. The KC-46 is derived from rogue refuelling capabilities. Remov- defeat threats using multiple layers of Boeing’s commercial 767 airframe and able 400 gpm Wing Air Refuelling Pods protection in medium-threat environ- built in the company’s facility in Everett, (WARPS) provide simultaneous multi- ments. Susceptibility is reduced with an Washington. point refuelling, with the KC-46 WARP Aircraft Survivability Equipment suite In August 2016, Boeing received its first and CDS refuelling systems based upon consisting of Large Aircraft Infrared two production lots for 7 and 12 air- Cobham’s latest generation refuelling Countermeasures (LAIRCM), a modified 33

ducted refuelling flights with F-16, F/A- for the KC46A, assessing its ability to 18, AV-8B, C-17, A-10, KC-10 and KC-46 launch and fly a safe distance from a aircraft. The KC-46 system also enables simulated nuclear attack to a staging KC-46 to carry palletised cargo, person- base. Evaluation will also be conduct- nel and aeromedical equipment in a ed of the KC46A’s inherent nuclear variety of combinations. hardness to blast, radiation, flash, ther- The KC-46’s main deck cargo door and mal and EMP (electro-magnetic pulse) strengthened cargo deck comple- effects. ments a floor composed of seat tracks Completion of FAA Certification and a cargo handling system suitable In a milestone in its development, for a variety of mission configurations. the U.S. Federal Aviation Administra- This highly reliable 767 derivative can tion (FAA) has granted Boeing’s KC-46 hence deliver tremendous savings tanker programme a Supplemental through lower lifecycle costs com- Type Certificate (STC), verifying that pared to other larger or used aircraft. its refuelling and mission avionics sys- The Air Force plans to complete two tems meet FAA requirements. As part nuclear threat-focused assessments of the required flight testing, the team

version of the ALR69A Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and a Tactical Situation- al Awareness System. The survivability suite is intended to correlate threat information from pre- flight planning, the RWR and other on/ offboard sources; in the event of an un- expected threat, the suite will prompt the crew with an automatic rerouting suggestion. Vulnerability is further re- A KC-46A Pegasus tanker is refueled by a duced by adding a fuel-tank inerting second KC-46 for the first time as seen from system and integral armour for the crew the tanker’s air refueling operator station and critical systems. Development Having received an initial contract in 2011 to design and develop the Air Force’s newest tanker aircraft, Boeing’s first flight of the fully-provisioned KC-46 tanker took place in September 2015, with six test aircraft now completing more than 3,500 flight hours and con- 34 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Reports

KC46A can detect, avoid, survive and defeat threats using multiple layers of protection in medium-threat environments The KC-46 programme’s first test aircraft, a Boeing 767-2C validated that the KC-46’s boom and ing more than three million pounds of rent fleet of four KC-767J tankers. drogue aerial refuelling systems met fuel during refuelling flights with the “We are excited to partner with Boe- FAA certification criteria, while Boeing’s F-16, F/A-18, AV-8B, C-17, A-10, KC-10, ing as we assist Japan in advancing its team has completed a 3-year series of KC-135 and KC-46 aircraft. When in aerial refuelling capabilities,” said Brig. lab, ground and flight tests. service, the multi-role KC-46 will refuel Gen. Donna Shipton, Programme Ex- “Our Boeing/Air Force test team did an U.S., allied and coalition military aircraft ecutive Officer, U.S. Air Force Tanker Di- outstanding job successfully leading using its boom and hose-and-drogue rectorate. “This is an important step in us through all the requirements, and systems. strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance we appreciate the FAA’s collaboration However, the KC-46 should also be able and will enhance our interoperability.” as well,” said Mike Gibbons. “It is one of to take on fuel to extend its operational “This milestone order highlights a val- the last major hurdles in advance of first range and here the boom allows the ued partnership with Japan that spans delivery to the U.S. Air Force.” tanker to transfer up to 1,200 gallons more than six decades,” added Brett Although Boeing also received an of fuel per minute. In addition, the hose Gerry, president, Boeing Japan. “The Amended Type Certificate for its core and drogue systems located on both skilled Japanese KC-767 tanker and 767-2C aircraft configuration in De- the plane’s wing and centreline enable E-767 Airborne Warning and Control cember 2017 to cover most of the jet the KC-46 to refuel smaller aircraft with Systems pilots and maintenance per- requirements, not all military functions up to 400 gallons of fuel per minute. sonnel are already familiar with our and equipment can be certified by the First International Sale highly efficient aircraft, and we look FAA because the U.S. Air Force must Through the Foreign Military Sale pro- forward to helping them expand their grant a Military Type Certificate (MTC). cess, the U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing capabilities in the future.” But Boeing’s team have now concluded a $279 million contract for the Japan Being that 16 per cent of the 767 air- MTC flight testing ready for certifica- Air Self-Defence Force’s (JASDF’s) first plane is Japanese made, upon which the tion, which includes the jet’s aerial re- KC-46 tanker and logistics support in KC-46 tanker is based, Boeing currently fuelling, defensive and other military- December 2017, marking the aircraft’s spends more than $5 billion annually specific systems. first international sale. Following its there, making Japan the largest supply Six aircraft have supported various seg- KC-X aerial refuelling competition, Ja- base for Boeing outside of the U.S. ments of STC and MTC testing, com- pan chose Boeing’s KC-46 tanker over Reference Text/Photo: pleting 3,500 flight hours and offload- competitors to add to the JASDF’s cur- www.boeing.com,www. media.defense.gov Under The Patronage of H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz Bin Saud Bin Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Minister of Interior of Saudi Arabia

4-6 NOVEMBER 2018 RICEC, RIYADH, KSA

SAUDI NATIONAL SECURITY & RISK PREVENTION SHAPING THE FUTURE OF NATIONAL SECURITY & RISK PREVENTION

First of its kind Innovative Platform, Facilitating Business Matchmaking between International Industry Leaders and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

VISITOR REGISTRATION IS LIVE NOW

+100 +8,000ATTENDEES ATTENDEES +9,000 SQM INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES GROSS EXHIBITING & LOCAL COMPANIES SPACE

EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF 5 KEY TOPICS THROUGH DEDICATED PAVILLIONS & SPECIALISED FORUMS

HAJJHHAHAJJJJ SMARTSMARMARTARTRRTT BORDERBORDBORBORDEORORDEROR SAFETYSAFESAFETSSA TYY COUNTERCCOUNTER CYBCYBERCYBECCYYBYYBERBBERR SAFESSA SECURITYSECSSESECUSECUR & TERROR SECURITYSSECURISEC ITYTY CITIESI E SECURISECURSECURITYSECURITECURITYURITYRITYTY

Organised by www.snsrexpo.com 36 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Reports The “Shark” Makes a

Embraer recently started the Euro- pean and the Commonwealth of Inde- pendent States (CIS) tour as part of the E190-E2 worldwide demonstration, after concluding a successful stint in Africa and the U.S. The aircraft visited more than 15 countries in September. At each stop, Embraer showcased the capabilities of one of the world’s quietest, cleanest and most efficient new generation single- aisle aircraft in the segment. The first stop on the European tour was in Warsaw, Poland. It is referred to as since April. Three jets have already ac- The E190-E2 has also obtained better the “Shark”, as the aircraft is decorated cumulated close to 2,000 flight hours results than initial expectations in pilot with a shark’s mouth. achieving schedule reliability of more transition training time. Pilots of cur- “The E190-E2 started revenue flights than 99 per cent. rent generation E-Jets need only 2.5 in Europe earlier in the year, and fol- Significant Savings days of training and no full flight simu- lowing a successful appearance at The E-Jets E2 burns up to 10 per cent lator to fly the E2. the Farnborough Airshow, we are less fuel than its direct competitor. It “Decreasing the training burden for proud to show off our new aircraft also brings more flexibility with maxi- pilots transitioning from E1 is another to operators across the region. With mum range of up to 5,300 km or about huge reduction in both time and cost over 45 customers and over 350 air- 1,000 km longer than current genera- for our operators. This coupled with the craft in region, we are already seeing tion E190. unmatched fuel efficiency and lowest many of these customers interested Plus, the E190-E2 brings significant sav- noise footprint; make the E2 the most in the world-beating aircraft,” said ings to airlines in terms of maintenance cost-effective and most environmen- Martyn Holmes, vice president Eu- costs, with up to 25 per cent reduction tally friendly single-aisle jet in the plan- rope, Russia, Central Asia & leasing, thanks to a smart design based on di- et. We see the aircraft as the natural for Embraer Commercial Aviation. rect feedback from the operators. It has evolution for many Embraer operators “We are eager to present the E190-E2 the longest maintenance intervals with in the region,” added Holmes. to the airlines, many of which are al- 10,000 flight hours for basic checks and Embraer forecasts 2,820 commercial air- ready E-Jets operators.” no calendar limit in typical E-Jets utilisa- craft of up to 150 seats to be delivered The E190-E2 is currently in commer- tion. This means additional 15 days of over the next 20 years to European and cial operation with Norway’s Widerøe, aircraft utilisation in a period of 10 years. CIS operators. As the European intra- 37 Splash in Europe

Unmatched fuel efficiency and lowest noise footprint, make the E2 the most cost- effective and environmentally friendly single- aisle jet

regional airline industry moves from a adding complexity to their narrow- said Holmes. “Respect for the environ- business-model dynamic of “Low Cost body operation. ment in which they operate, coupled Carriers (LCC) versus Full Service Carri- Capturing the European Market with a clear desire to grow, makes the ers (FSC)” to a single hybrid consensus, At Farnborough Airshow 2018, Em- E2 the perfect solution to help realise the E-Jets E2 will play an increasingly braer announced commitments for Helvetic’s significant ambitions.” important role in the region. Beyond its the E-Jets E2 from European custom- Embraer is one of the world’s leading traditional hub-feeding operation, the ers, such as Helvetic Airways, and with manufacturers of commercial jets of E2 will have a further outreach in LCCs an undisclosed customer from Spain. up to 150 seats. The company has 100 experimenting FSC‘s strategies such as The first 12 E190-E2 aircraft will begin customers from all over the world op- multi-fleet type and focus on business replacing Helvetic’s five Fokker 100s erating the ERJ and E-Jet families of air- passengers. and seven E190s, starting in late 2019 craft. For the E-Jets programme alone, In the meantime, reportedly, the re- and completing in autumn 2021. The Embraer has logged more than 1,800 gional business model is also going purchase options for a further 12 air- orders and 1,400 deliveries, redefining through a diversification. The Aircraft, craft (E190-E2 or E195-E2) will enable the traditional concept of regional air- Crew, Maintenance, Insurance (ACMI) Helvetic Airways to grow according to craft. Today, E-Jets are flying in the fleet leasing model arises as an important market opportunities. of 70 customers in 50 countries. The opportunity for outsourcing low- “Being entrusted with an airline’s entire versatile 70-150-seat family is flying density routes to regional operators fleet refreshment is a deep honour for with low-cost airlines as well as with with lower cost base. This allows ma- Embraer, and an important endorse- regional and mainline carriers. jor carriers to bring-in a more efficient ment of the service Helvetic has already Reference Text/Photo: airplane to serve thin routes without received as a long term E-Jet customer,” www.embraer.com 38 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Reports Honeywell Supports Kuwait’s Smart City Vision

Honeywell Kuwait Symposium ribbon cutting

A technology symposium supporting ers and operators with an unparalleled Kuwait’s long-term vision of building opportunity to harness the power of smarter cities and sustainable develop- IoT and realise previously unobtainable ment was recently held in Al Bida'a, by levels of safety, productivity and effi- Honeywell, a global leader in connected ciency,” said George Bou Mitri, president buildings. of Honeywell in Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan and Held under the theme ‘Experience the Lebanon. “Through this symposium we IoT Evolution in Kuwait’s Future Smart demonstrated how Kuwait’s building Buildings’, the event brought together owners and operators can capitalise on building owners and operators from the IoT revolution to meet their objec- key industries, as well as thought lead- tives, and underscore our commitment ers, end users and sector stakeholders. to supporting the country as it embarks Attendees discussed the latest tech- on transforming its national infrastruc- nologies, business trends, and Internet ture through cutting-edge innovation.” George Bou Mitri, president, Honeywell of Things (IoT) innovations driving the Digital Transformation Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon adoption of smart buildings and smart Spending on the technologies that en- cities in Kuwait and around the world. able Smart City initiatives is forecast to Cities across the region are implement- “Kuwait is modernising its national in- reach $1.26 billion for the Middle East ing digital transformation initiatives frastructure and focusing on smart city and Africa (MEA) region in 2018, ac- within urban ecosystems in order to fa- developments under the ambitious Ku- cording to the latest insights from In- cilitate a broad range of environmental, wait National Development Plan 2035. ternational Data Corporation (IDC). IDC financial, and social outcomes. Experts Driven by these initiatives, buildings expects spending in MEA to accelerate highlighted that a Smart City begins are becoming increasingly online and over the 2016-2021 forecast period, to be developed when multiple smart connected, presenting building own- reaching $2.30 billion in 2021. initiatives are coordinated to leverage 39

technology investments across an en- inspections, and Smart Cities platforms with a focus on the significant impact tire city, use common platforms to de- will be the region's largest use cases in data analytics, IoT and cloud solutions crease service time/maintenance costs, terms of spending in 2018, followed by have on the development of build- share data across systems, and tie IT in-car camera systems, smart kiosks, ings, cities and real estate projects. investments clearly to smart missions. and fixed visual surveillance. At the event, Honeywell leaders also Smart City programmes are enabled The worldwide market for technologies showcased solutions that are making by third platform technologies, and enabling Smart Cities is expected to buildings smarter and more connected emerging technologies are accelerated grow at a five-year Compound Annual across several industry verticals, includ- in the city ecosystem to deliver innova- Growth Rate (CAGR) of 18.6 per cent ing healthcare, airports and premium tive solutions in very specific areas. over the 2016-2021 period, and MEA is commercial facilities. According to reports, the strategic pri- one of the regions that will see the fast- Security and energy efficiency were orities in MEA will see the most spend- est spending growth, with a CAGR of also high on the agenda, in line with ing in 2018 are sustainable planning 21.2 per cent. the Kuwaiti government’s objective to and administration and intelligent Data-Driven Solutions ensure greater safety and sustainability transportation. Intelligent traffic and The symposium also outlined the evolu- across industries. transit, digital permitting, licensing and tion of digital transformation in Kuwait, Paolo Cervini, president for Honeywell Building Solutions, Middle East, Russia, Turkey and Africa, said: “Our customers in Kuwait and across the region are highly innovative, and are focused on becoming even more data-driven. They are looking for ways to not only gener- ate more data from their buildings, but also turn that data into business insight that helps them drive safety, productivity, and efficiency improvements. It is this demand that we addressed at the building technology symposium, by bringing together senior figures in the industry to learn how we are making data more accessible and actionable for those who need it most – from security to facilities to the C-suite.” Developing smarter cities is a key pillar of Kuwait’s National Development Plan 2035. Honeywell is working closely with organisations across the country to implement smart technology solutions in oil and gas facilities, hospitals, airports, hotels, universities, schools, shopping malls and governmental institutions. The company has been present in Ku- wait since the early 1960s, leveraging its expertise to drive operational excellence and business results for various industries across the country. Reference Text/Photo: Honeywell Kuwait Symposium www.honeywell.com 40 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Reports ‘Made in Egypt’ Gowind Corvette Launched

The launching ceremony of the Port- Said Gowind corvette, the first warship built in Egypt, took place on Septem- ber 6 in Alexandria. The launch consti- tutes a success for Alexandria Shipyard team, reflecting the effectiveness of Naval Group’s industrial cooperation schemes. This industrial achievement demonstrates the strength of the strategic partnership between Naval Group and Egypt. The launching of the Port Said corvette shows the capabilities of the Alexandria shipyard, as it is the first warship built in Egypt. This launching ceremony cel- ebrates the rise in competences of the Alexandria Shipyard team which is now able to build civilian boats as well as state-of-art military vessels. Along with the first ever delivered Gow- ind corvette, El-fateh, already deployed by Egyptian Navy on many operational of this long-term partnership with the their operations.” theatres, it will contribute to increase Egyptian authorities and industry. This Naval Group’s commitment to support the Egyptian Navy Power. The corvette ceremony is an opportunity to reiter- customers through transfer of technol- is part of a strategic and long-term part- ate our strong commitment to execute ogy at each stage of the construction nership with Egypt. It is the fifth ship all the programmes and to equip the process is reaffirmed. Port Said, the first designed by Naval Group, operated Egyptian Navy with a homogene- ever Egyptian made warship, is proof by the Egyptian Navy, after the already ous fleet. In addition, Naval Group is that industrial cooperation works. The delivered FREMM frigate Tahya Misr pleased to participate in the mainte- corvette manufactured in Alexandria in 2015, the two Landing Helicopter nance and modernisation of this fleet. has identical features and possesses Docks Nasser and Sadat in 2016 and the Naval Group has a long-term presence the same performance level as the sea- first Gowind corvette, El-fateh, in 2017. in Egypt and will remain involved for proven El-fateh, which was built on Na- Hervé Guillou, Naval Group’s CEO said: many years to come in Alexandria as val Group’s site in Lorient and delivered “Naval Group is very proud to be part partner of the Egyptian Navy to secure to the Egyptian navy last autumn. 41

"Panoramic Sensors and Intelligence Module (PSIM)" - a combination of the integrated mast with its various sensors and the Operational Centre and associated technical premises - and the high level of integration, automation and user-friendliness of the Naval Group systems. In addition to the Egyptian contract, Malaysia bought Gowind corvettes in 2012. Six units of the Gowind 2500 corvette have also been ordered by Malaysia. On 24 August 2017, Naval Group's Malay- sian partner, Boustead Naval Shipyards, thus floated the first corvette intended Gowind corvette has incorporated latest technological advances for the Royal Malaysian Navy. navalgroup-220917-gowindegypte-eng-photo6 navalgroup-220917-gowindegypte-eng-photo5The Gowind 2500 corvette, ten units offered to other clients keen to acquire ordered so far, responds to the chal- a high-performance and "sea-proven" lenges faced by Navies needing at their vessel, which demonstrated during its disposal a complete combat and multi- sea trials that it fully delivers on all its mission vessel to carry out sovereignty promises. and maritime safeguarding operations The Gowind corvette has incorporated and to fight illegal-trafficking. latest technological advances devel- The combat vessel has displacement oped and mastered by Naval Group of 2,600 tonnes, maximum speed of in naval defence. It integrates the lat- 25 knots, and a range of 3,700 nauti- est generation of combat systems de- cal miles at 15 knots and can carry a veloped by Naval Group, SETIS®, the crew of 80.

10 Gowind Corvettes Sold Around The World The modular design of the Gowind corvette enabled Naval Group to meet the specific requirements of the Egyptian navy in the shortest time scale possible. The Gowind corvette meets the challenges faced by navies in changing war environments and offers a complete, multi-mission combat ship for sovereignty operations, the fight against illicit trafficking or maritime protection. The same Gowind design is now The Port-Said Gowind corvette is the first warship built in Egypt 42 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 ReportsReports

Photonis Night Vision Illuminates 2018 Modern Day Marine

One of the world’s premier military equipment, systems, services and technology exhibition, Modern Day Marine, ran from 25th-27th Septem- ber this year. Co-sponsored by Ma- rine Corps Base (MCB), Modern Day Marine took place at Quantico, U.S., home to both the Combat Devel- opment and Marine Corps Systems Commands who are responsible for For starters, by offering im- setting requirements, purchasing proved resolution, extended and developing equipment and sys- bandwidth and reduced halo sensitivity and optimal dynamic tems for the Marine Corps. size to increase DRI by up to 40 per range with low power consumption Foremost amongst the equipment cent, Photonis 4G Image Intensifier to provide both colour and mono- displayed was the Photonis Night Tubes offers a distinct advantage in chrome real-time imaging capabili- Vision product range, presenting any situation, whether under cover ties, ranging from daylight to bright the key opto-electronic technology of complete darkness or located starlight in the visible and near infra- used by all NATO affiliates and large- in unknown terrain. The 4G Night red spectrum. Photonis’ NOCTURN is ly deployed worldwide in recogni- Vision standard is specifically de- based on CMOS sensor technology tion that more and more combat signed to address the stringent re- which has been successfully used in takes place by night. As leader in the quirements for special forces opera- hand held observation devices, digi- design and manufacture of state-of- tors, with unrivalled spectral range tal sights, vehicle situational aware- the-art image intensifier tubes for from ultraviolet to near infrared. ness devices, unmanned aerial vehi- military applications, Photonis was Photonis’ NOCTURN cle (UAV) cameras and more. a key exhibitor at the event, demon- PHOTONIS is the market leader in NOCTURN cameras are equipped strating how Night Vision products photon imaging, offering a vari- with two patented digital CMOS- are central to modern warfare ety of camera options to service a imaging sensors - the Lynx sensor 4G Image Intensification wide range of detection and imag- for monochrome output and the Photonis Image Intensifiers are de- ing applications, while successfully Kameleon sensor for full colour, tectors used to amplify low light lev- incorporating image sensors into even in very dark conditions - with el images in a wide light spectrum cameras and complete camera as- the award-winning CMOS technol- largely based on microchannel plate semblies. By combining some of ogy enabling users to achieve crys- technology, providing both clear the world’s best detectors directly tal-clear images, day through night. images and fast response times for into easy-to-use cameras, PHOTONIS The solid-state CMOS sensors pro- superior detection. A broad range customers have the guarantee that vide excellent imaging from daylight Image Intensifier Tubes are avail- their images can be optimally cap- to low-light levels, similar to those able in 16, 18, 25, and 40 mm optical tured, whether they are single frame found in a quarter moon, while the diagonal; here, the selection guide or moving video. small size makes this camera mod- will help users to choose the opti- The NOCTURN camera is a rugged ule ideal for integration into aerial, mal matching options according to low-light camera module featuring mobile and hand-held surveillance needs and applications. high-definition resolution, great systems. 43

Lockheed Martin’s GPS III to Make USAF Faster and Smarter

The U.S. Air Force (USAF) recently Force, the service saved five months commander and Air Force program announced the selection of Lock- by eliminating an additional layer of executive officer for space. “Getting heed Martin for a fixed-price-type reviews and speeding up the source to a manufacturing steady state in production contract for 22 GPS III selection process. a fixed-price environment will al- Follow-On satellites. The total esti- “Having decision authority in the low us the opportunity to realise mated contract value is up to $7.2 Air Force is critical for speed and ac- substantial cost savings, deliver on a billion. countability,” said Dr. Will Roper, As- planned schedule, and provide ave- “The world is dependent on GPS, sistant Secretary of the Air Force for nues for needed warfighter capabil- from getting directions to getting Acquisition, Technology and Logis- ity upgrades in the future.” cash from an ATM or trading on tics. “Our acquisition and contract- The Air Force Space Command's the stock exchange,” said Secretary ing strategies are sound; waiting to Space and Missile Systems Center, lo- of the Air Force Heather Wilson. award only takes time away from the cated at Los Angeles Air Force Base, “These satellites will provide great- warfighter.” California, is the USAF's centre of ex- er accuracy, and improved anti- The first GPS IIIF satellite is expected cellence for acquiring and develop- jamming capabilities, making them to be available for launch in 2026. ing military space systems. Its port- more resilient.” The Air Force is the lead agency for folio includes the Global Positioning The USAF currently operates a total procuring these satellites. System, military satellite communi- of 77 satellites integral to national “Through this acquisition, we are cations, defence meteorological sat- security that provide communica- demonstrating many of the prin- ellites, space launch, range systems, tions, command and control, missile ciples of our SMC transformation,” satellite control networks, space- warning, nuclear detonation detec- said Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, based infrared systems, and space tion, weather and GPS for the world. Space and Missile Systems Center situational awareness capabilities. “Since Desert Storm, our joint and allied war fighting team have relied on uninterrupted position, navigation and timing signals to employ precision on and over the battlefield,” said Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein. “This investment in GPS III continues to advance our capabilities into the future.” The USAF’s acquisition strategy for this solicitation achieved a balance between mission success, meeting operational needs, opportunities for technology insertion, lowering costs, and introducing competition for National Security Space missions. Since the U.S. Department of De- fense delegated decision authorities on this programme to the Air Lockheed Martin satellites will provide greater accuracy, and anti-jamming capabilities 44 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Reports UAVOS: Automating the Future

UAVOS Inc. is a U.S.-based company specialising in the design, development and manufacturing of unmanned vehicles and associated control systems. The firm has been providing rental of operated UAV systems and Gimbals or relevant services to the European and the U.S. market. The company specialises in conducting aerial inspections using UAV and provides services in air (wind turbine and power lines inspections), onshore (technological complexes) and offshore. At the recently concluded annual In- dian exhibition UAV India 2018 Civil & Military, which was held in New Delhi, UVH-290E is the latest modification of UAVOS Bharat Drone Systems Pvt together helicopters with a gasoline rotary engine with UAVOS Inc. demonstrated new examples of unmanned aerial systems (UAS): unmanned vertical takeoff and trol System is essentially an on-board landing vehicles (VTOL), airplane- computer with a proprietary software type UAV (Fixed Wing). All presented Autopilot for automatic control of mobile ob- unmanned platforms successfully jects, including a set of sensors: an in- passed the tests under the control developed by ertial system, an air data system (ADS), of the UAVOS automatic control sys- UAVOS can be a Global Navigation Satellite System tem for mobile objects and military (GNSS), a magnetic compass, etc., and equipment. The significance of the integrated into actuation devices: servo-actuators, Autopilot developed by UAVOS is the propellant charges, etc. The system possibility of integrating the system unmanned configuration allows connecting to it into unmanned platforms of different ready-made third-party modules and operating environments with various platforms of entire systems in general. mass-size characteristics. The main feature of the Autopilot is dis- Aliaksei Stratsilatau, UAVOS Lead de- different operating tributed architecture. Each component veloper, told Nation Shield: “The signifi- of the system has its own microcon- cance of the Autopilot developed by environments with troller, which provides data process- UAVOS is the possibility of integrating various mass-size ing and communication with other the system into unmanned platforms components in the CAN network. The of different operating environments characteristics configuration of the automatic control with various mass-size characteristics.” system allows to function without the He explained that the Automatic Con- central processor and to distribute con- 45

SAT-i aircraft is designed to perform monitoring and trol tasks throughout all components aerial photography during daylight hours of the system. Stratsilatau added: “The Autopilot is organised in such a way that unmanned platforms (can be of different pur- poses) are able to interact in a single group. Being within a communication coverage range, unmanned systems automatically synchronise and form a common network. Land-based special task groups, having portable control and has reduced weight and dimen- stations on their hands, can quickly sions (avionics - 220 g) and reduced receive information from unmanned energy consumption. complexes taking part in the opera- AP10.3 Micro: This Auto Pilot system is 11lbs (5kg), the operational ceiling is tion, including taking over the control configured for Fixed-wing aircraft and 6800ft (2100m). of them. For example, homing them on Rotary-wing aircrafts. AP10.3 is being Moreover, the aircraft can operate in target as a barraging explosive unit.” used for installation on vehicles less high air temperatures – up to +122 Different Versions than 15 kg (micro version). It has re- ºF (+50°C). UVH-290E is intended for AP10.1 Automatic Control System: duced weight and dimensions (avion- use in reconnaissance, patrolling and It is for UAV with a takeoff weight of ics less than100 g) and reduced energy observation flights, and aerial photog- 100 kg up to 1500 kg. This autopilot consumption. raphy of areas in a radius of up to 249 can control the heaviest of the weight State-of-the-art Solutions miles (400km). The aircraft can be used class. In addition to the above aircrafts UVH-290E is the latest modification of for fire cover (i.e. it is possible to equip it is configured for boats and ground UAVOS helicopters with a gasoline ro- it with weapons). platforms as well. Its benefits include tary engine. The new unmanned heli- Recently UAVOS Inc. completed flight extended modular configuration and copter in the "tractor" modification has tests of the solar powered unmanned system vibroinsulation out-of-the-box. MTOW of 236lbs (107kg). Extended te- SAT-i aircraft, designed to perform AP10.2 Mini Automatic Control Sys- lemetry of the constitutive parameters monitoring and aerial photography tem: It is for UAV with a takeoff weight makes it possible to monitor the basic during daylight hours. The new un- of 15 kg up to 100 kg. This autopilot is indicators during the flight, thereby manned aircraft has demonstrated additionally configured for airplanes contributing to enhanced reliability high performance, successfully com- for takeoff from a hand and landing and safety. The flight time of the heli- pleting a non-stop 10-hour mission with a parachute in automatic mode copter is five hours with a payload of for aerial photography of the surface landscape with a payload of a 600-gram mirrorless camera. The UAV is equipped with a Li-Ion battery that allows flying without solar energy for two (optionally four) hours with payload up to 600 grams. The aircraft is hand- launched, while the flight and landing are performed in fully autonomous mode. The main feature of the Autopilot is distributed architecture 46 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Reports

Rafale Takes Over La Fayette

A ceremony was recently held at the addition for a number of conventional Force. The Patrouille de France (French Istres Air Base, France, to celebrate the missions during operations abroad. Acrobatic Patrol, the French Air Force decommissioning of Dassault’s Mirage In March 2018, the Mirage 2000N fleet aerobatic team), the Mirage 2000 Cou- 2000N fleet in the French Air Force. First returned from its last mission in the Sa- teau Delta Tactical Display team, and commissioned in April 1988 within the hel region of Africa for its farewell tour. the Rafale Solo Display team took part strategic air forces, the Mirage 2000N The Mirage 2000N bombers will be re- in an air display for the occasion. specialised in nuclear deterrence for placed by Rafale fighters in the La Fay- Robust Rafale Fighters 30 years. The bomber was equipped ette 2/4 fighter squadron. The farewell The Rafale is slated to become the sole with the ASMP missile, followed by the ceremony preceded the reading of the type of combat aircraft operated by the ASMPA (improved air-to-surface me- agenda by the General of the Air Corps French Air Force and French Navy. All dium-range missile), and was used in Olivier Taprest, Major General of the Air Rafale Omnirole fighters are delivered 47

Mirage 2000N - © Dassault Aviation - A. Daste into the next decade. The on-going effort will ensure more fale in April 2015. Qualification firing robust detection, tracking and identi- was performed in April 2017, paving fication of emerging air-to-air threats, the way to service entry. and increase the Rafale’s survivabil- The Thales Talios new-generation ity with new low observable odes and targeting and laser designator with the latest advances in electronic pod: Primarily used for air-to-ground warfare systems. strikes, in daylight or darkness, this Air-to-surface capabilities could fur- pod will further enhance the high de- ther benefit from assisted target rec- gree of precision that the Rafale has ognition and enhanced sensor resolu- achieved since its first engagements in tion, enabling the Rafale to attack ever the Afghan theatre. more elusive targets. Plus, new mate- The F3R also includes upgrades to Ra- rials could extend the life of engine fale sensors and to systems ensuring components. total interoperability. In January 2014, the F3R standard de- Continuous Development velopment contract for the Rafale com- On March 20, 2017, the French Min- bat aircraft was announced. The F3R istry for Defense authorised the start standard is an evolution of the Rafale of the development of the new Rafale F3 standard. It is part of the on-going F4 standard. The policy underpinning Rafale C - © HESJA process to continuously improve the the Rafale programme is continuous aircraft in line with operational require- development to adapt the aircraft to with the Active Electronically Scanned ments. It will enable Dassault Aviation changing needs, through a succession Array (AESA) RBE2 radar. They are also to integrate the following equipment of standards. As early as 2023, a first fitted with a new missile launch detec- and weapons onto the Rafale: version of the F4 standard will follow tor and the Front Sector Optronics up- The European Meteor long-range the F3R standard, scheduled for quali- dated unit (FSO-IT), offering improved air-to-air missile produced by MBDA: fication in 2018. target detection and identification This high-performance missile will The F4 standard will incorporate opera- performance. achieve maximum effectiveness thanks tional experience feedback and enable Meanwhile, engineering work is al- to the active array radar, which equips continuous improvement of the Rafale ready being done to further extend the all production Rafale aircraft delivered to be maintained. The connectivity of air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities since mid-2013. The first guided firing the Rafale will be further extended to and the connectivity of the Rafale well of a Meteor was conducted from a Ra- keep it “plugged” into tomorrow’s in- 48 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Reports

tegrated battlespace. New systems will close-coupled canards. In-house re- Flight Control System (FCS) provides be introduced to increase the fighter’s search in computational fluid dynam- for longitudinal stability and supe- lethality against the latest air-defences ics has shown the specific benefits of rior handling performance. The FCS is and facilitate communication with close coupling between the wings and quadruple redundant with three digital higher echelons, other air assets, tactical the canards: it ensures a wide range of channels and one separately designed units in the fields, and surface combat- centre of gravity positions for all flight analogue channel, with no mechani- ants at sea. conditions, as well as efficient handling cal back-up: design independence The Rafale has been subjected to thor- throughout the whole flight envelope. between channels is key to avoiding si- ough evaluations by several air forces The close-coupled canards/delta wing multaneous anomalies on all channels. with very positive results. It has been configuration is key to the combat per- The Flight Control System of the Rafale successfully involved in numerous mul- formance of the Rafale: even at high an- attains the highest level of flight safety tinational exercises such as Red Flag, gle-of-attack, it remains fully agile, and by leveraging on the extensive experi- ATLC, Tiger Meet, Maple Flag, and Arctic its range performance in strike missions ence of Dassault Aviation in Fly-by-Wire Challenge, among others. with heavy weapon loads is unmatched technology: over one million flight Advanced Flight Control System for such a compact design. hours without a single accident caused The Rafale features a delta wing with An advanced digital “Fly-by-Wire” (FBW) by the FCS. The Rafale is safe and easy to fly in all flight regimes, featuring the same precise, yet benign handling performance in all load-out configurations throughout the flight envelope. The flight control system of the Rafale offers auto flight in terrain following mode in all weather conditions, allowing the Rafale to fly unobserved in the opponent’s airspace: an important survivability factor in a high threat environment. The radar cross section of the airframe has been kept to the lowest possible value by selecting the most adequate outer mold line and materials. Most of the stealth design features are classified, but some of them are clearly visible, such as the serrated patterns on the trailing edge of the wings and canards. Dassault Aviation is renowned for designing sturdy airframes that sustain over 30 years of operation without heavy structural upgrades. Thanks to the company’s unique know-how in finite element modelling, the Rafale airframe fatigue is monitored with the same gauge-free concept, which has proved its mettle on the Mirage 2000 fleet. Reference Text/Photo: Rafale B301 in flight © Dassault Aviation - A. Pecchi www.dassault-aviation.com

50 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Reports Iveco Delivers 100th Trakker to Germany

The German Bundeswehr (German Available as 4x2, 4x4, 6x4, 6x6, 8x4 and with logistic troops as likely to be at- Armed Forces) represented by BAA- 8x8, these vehicles fulfil logistic roles for tacked as combat arms. In this regard, INBw (Federal Office of Bundeswehr a wide range of defence forces from the Iveco Defence Vehicles has worked to Equipment, Information Technology rear echelon up to the forward areas. develop a class leading protected cab, and In-Service Support), recently re- One of the characteristics of current which can be fitted to the 4x4, 6x6 and ceived the 100th Trakker of a total order operations is that there is no frontline, 8x8 Trakker chassis to provide perma- of 133 tactical military trucks from Iveco Defence Vehicles. Iveco Defence Vehi- cles is the defence and civil protection brand of CNH Industrial. The handover ceremony was held at the Iveco Defence Vehicles’ site in Ger- many, Ulm, attended by military and Ministry of Defence representatives as well as industrial partners. The 133 tactical military trucks, which are recognised for their high mobility capabilities and protection level, were delivered over four years, and belong to a contract signed in 2015 as part of the German Army GTF (Ge- schützte Transportfahrzeuge) procurement programme. With its latest generation of tactical military trucks, the CNH Industrial subsidiary was re- confirmed as a supplier for the German Armed Forces. Robust Vehicle Iveco Trakker range is much sought after for civil on-road and heavy-duty applications and has proved particularly suitable for adaptation to military missions, offering a full range of panel vans and light trucks through to transporters capable of moving heavy loads. Trakker is a robust, highly mobile but cost-effective logistic vehicle 51

nent ballistic and anti-mine protection. quirements of the German Armed Forc- sively fielded in operational areas such The result is a robust, highly mobile but es, on the basis of a solid mutual trust as Afghanistan and Mali. cost-effective logistic vehicle, which and satisfaction built over the years Recent contract awards with the Bun- can operate even in high threat areas. through our German branch, which deswehr also include 280 trucks to be The vehicles are equipped with a pro- continues to stand out for the quality delivered in 2018. The first deal will see tected cab, which currently offers high of services rendered to the customer.” Iveco build and supply 280 military levels of ballistic, mine and IED protec- Key Defence Partner medium multipurpose Eurocargo 4×4 tion in five different configurations, in- Iveco is one of the world’s leading trucks for the German Army. The cluding various types of ISO-container manufacturers of specialised defence trucks, which will be fitted with a long- transport body work, some with hy- and civil protection vehicles. The Ital- distance-driver cab, off-road single draulic crane and winch systems. ian manufacturer, which is making big tyres, and Euro 6-compliant engine, are “This 100th vehicle seals the already strides in Australia at the moment, has expected to be handed over this year. strong relationship between Iveco De- also won two major overseas supply Furthermore, the latest order will fence Vehicles and the German MoD, contracts with German Army and Ro- be supplied with a highly comfort- one of our most important customers,” manian Ministry of National Defence. able new seating arrangement, flexible said Vincenzo Giannelli, president and Over the last decade, the company has storage for radio systems and soldier CEO of Iveco Defence Vehicles. “We are delivered nearly 1,000 vehicles to the equipment, a roof hatch, a NATO-black- proud to continue providing best-in- German Army from its wide product out-light, trailer version, a spare wheel class solutions to current and future re- range, which have already been exten- carrier, and an innovative multipurpose swap-body-frame to support multi- mission-operations outside Germany. In Romania, 173 military logistic vehicles will also be delivered through 2018. The 6×6 military logistic vehicles will serve as troop and transport carriers and will be fitted with a self-recovery winch, tyre inflation system, and fording capability. In a statement, Iveco has said that these features will enable the trucks “to provide tactical support to any military operation”. While the trucks being supplied to the ministry will also be C-130 air transportable. The contract is the result of the Ro- manian Ministry of National Defence’s satisfaction with the performance of the 57 vehicles ordered in 2015, consisting of high mobility trucks, which have been already fielded in Romanian territory. With these contracts, the established relationships between the German and Romanian Armed Forces and Iveco Defence Vehicles further enhance the company’s position as a key defence partner. Reference Text/Photos: www.iveco.com 52 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Reports ARGOS II: HENSOLDT’s Innovative Solution for ISR Missions

Designed for installation on helicop- with selected target designation and the German Federal Police Helicopter ters, fixed wing aircraft and unmanned eye safe training mode. Additionally, Fleet. aerial vehicles, ARGOS-II Airborne Ob- a near infrared laser pointer and laser The Argos-II HD forms part of the ESG servation System provides observation illuminator are offered as options to mission system PTANG (Polizeitaktisch- and targeting capabilities for military, enhance the operational effectiveness er Arbeitsplatz). The awarded order border and maritime patrol and law of the system. was part of a tender. The central Eu- enforcement missions. The main features and benefits in- ropean Federal Police client is known The ARGOS-II is centred around a clude: ISR and ISTAR applications, Meg- for their thorough technical evalua- fully integrated, 16-inch class sta- apixel Thermal imager/ Multispectral tion as one of the advanced and well- bilised turret assembly, providing HDTV camera, eye safe Laser Range- equipped police forces within Europe. best-in-class stabilisation. The sensor finder, Laser Designator/Rangefinder, “The Argos II is one of the most ad- payload comprises a High definition Multi-mode auto-tracker, IMU and GPS vanced EO/IR Systems available in “Megapixel” Thermal Imager (MWIR) for GEO-functionality, and a multi-spectral HDTV camera, real time, on-board both featuring continuous optical image processing, and electronic zoom capability. An edge and contrast optional multi-spectral HDTV-spotter enhancement, image camera enables longer range target blending/fusion, haze identification. penetration, and video An internal Inertial Measurement Unit metadata. (IMU) and GPS enable accurate GEO-lo- Equipping German cation of ground targets and steering Federal Police Heli- or tracking of the system’s line of sight copter Fleet to pre-defined GPS locations, provid- HENSOLDT’s Optron- ing commanders with real-time intel- ics business line has ligence in areas of operational interest been selected by ESG while the integral Autotracker function Elektroniksystem- und provides tracking of moving or static Logistik-GmbH for a targets in the line of sight. three-year supply con- The ARGOS-II HD is specifically de- tract to deliver EO/IR signed for Intelligence, Surveillance systems to a central and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions and European end-user. is fitted with an eye safe Laser Range- The EO/IR system of finder whereas the ARGOS-II HDT is choice, the ARGOS-II intended for Intelligence, Surveillance, HD, will form part of Targeting and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) a fleet-wide mission missions and fitted with a dual wave- equipment replace- The ARGOS-II provides best-in-class stabilisation length Laser Designator Rangefinder ment programme in 53

On AHRLAC: ARGOS-II Airborne Observation System provides observation and targeting capabilities the global marketplace today. With defence and security electronics. The a ‘made in Germany’ High Definition company is a market leader in civilian Thermal Imager as well as state-of- The Argos II is and military sensor solutions, develop- the-art sensor suite, this package ad- ing new products to counter evolving dresses the need of clients serious one of the most threats based on disruptive concepts about Airborne Observation, thereby in such fields as big data, robotics addressing the needs of both police as advanced EO/IR and cyber security. With a workforce well as defence related requirements. Systems available of some 4,300 employees, HENSOLDT The Airborne Service Centre located generates revenues of more than 1 in Southern Germany ensures a rapid in the global billion euros per year (around AED 4.3 turn-around time for regular mainte- billion). nance intervals for all fielded systems,” marketplace HENSOLDT HQ is based in Germany, explained Andreas Hülle, CEO of HEN- with global offices in the United States, SOLDT’s Optronics business line. today Chile, Brazil, South Africa, the United The GPS enables accurate GEO-loca- Kingdom, Spain, Russia, the Kingdom tion of ground targets and steering or image-processing functions, including of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emir- tracking of the system’s line of sight picture-in-picture display, edge en- ates, India, Thailand, South Korea and to pre-defined GPS locations, provid- hancement, haze penetration, pseudo Australia. ing commanders with real-time intel- colours and day/thermal image fusion MORE INFO: HENSOLDT’s UAE office ligence in areas of operational interest provide optimised image performance is located in Etihad Towers, 29th floor, while the integral auto tracker function for varying operational conditions. Corniche, Abu Dhabi, +971 2 652 6666 provides tracking of moving or static Global Pioneer Reference Text/Photos: targets in the line of sight. Advanced HENSOLDT is renowned in the area of www.hensoldt.net 54 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Reports Rheinmetall Vehicles: Backbone of Defence Forces

Rheinmetall was recently selected to the earlier phase of the project, 3B, under mance and the quality of our vehicles. supply the Australian Defence Force which it is currently supplying Australia Rheinmetall’s latest success in the Asia- with more than 1,000 additional mili- with 2,500 medium-and heavyweight Pacific region proves that our products tary trucks and modules, winning military trucks worth a total of €1.2 bil- are at the cutting-edge of technology, another major order in Australia. The lion. The trucks ship out from the Group’s and that the customer see in us a prov- contract is worth €430 million and is in plant in Brisbane, where final integration en and reliable partner, fully capable of reference to the procurement decision and acceptance testing takes place be- carrying out sophisticated large-scale announced by the Commonwealth of fore delivery to the Commonwealth. projects.” Australia in July 2018. The delivery is Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall Michael Wittlinger, head of Rheinmet- scheduled to commence in 2019 and AG said: “This follow-up order is of great all Logistic Vehicles and a member of will be completed in 2024. strategic significance to us, providing the Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles The latest purchase forms part of Aus- an excellent reference for other impor- GmbH board of directors, further em- tralia’s Land 121 Phase 5B project. Rhein- tant international projects. It reflects phasised the company’s commitment metall has already proved its mettle in Australia’s satisfaction with our perfor- to making its trucks the high-perfor- 55

metall an order for 211 Boxer wheeled the Enhanced Pallet Loading System, or armoured vehicles worth a total of EPLS, will be supplied and integrated €2.1 billion (AUD3.3 billion). Delivery into the tried-and-tested HX trucks of of these advanced 8x8 Combat Recon- Her Majesty’s Armed Forces. Booked in naissance Vehicles (CRV) will take place the first half of 2018, the RMMV contract between 2019 and 2026. is worth over €43 million. Shipping and The selection of the Boxer CRV ensures retrofitting are to be completed by the Rheinmetall’s key role in the compre- end of January 2021. hensive modernisation of the Austral- During the period 2005 to 2013, the ia’s armed forces. The former Prime Min- British Army procured more than 7,500 ister of Australia Malcolm Turnbull had HX logistics vehicles. As the mainstay announced his government’s intention of the Royal Logistics Corps, this “mili- to order the fleet of Boxer vehicles in tary off the shelf” family of vehicles has March 2018. proven highly effective. However, the The Boxer vehicle is already in service growing demand for transport solu- with, or being procured, by the armed tions for containers has continued to forces of Germany, the Netherlands and rise. Based on operational experience, Lithuania. The ADF will introduce sev- RMMV, MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd and eral variants of the Boxer with the re- British Ministry of Defence (MOD) offi- connaissance variant – accounting for cials drew up a plan to retrofit existing 133 of the 211 vehicles – equipped with flatbed vehicles with a hook lift system. Rheinmetall’s Lance turret system and The modernisation programme is a armed with a 30mm automatic cannon. team solution. The Boxer CRV was selected after rigor- The contract with the MOD has been ous trials conducted by the ADF. Under entered into by MAN Truck & Bus UK Australia’s LAND 400 Phase 2 selection Ltd, who will lead the project manage- process, the Boxer CRV was chosen in ment and undertake the conversion of 2016 as one of two candidates for Risk the vehicles in the UK. RMMV are re- Mitigation Activity trials where the 8x8 sponsible for supplying the conversion mance logistic backbone of the Aus- wheeled armoured vehicle performed kit, which will be produced by the com- tralian Defence Force (ADF). convincingly in the categories of sur- pany’s plant in Vienna. The hook load- “We’re very proud to be able to con- vivability, mobility, firepower, and coming system is made by HIAB, a company tinue our outstanding cooperation mand and control. Rheinmetall has cooperated with in a with the ADF,” said Wittlinger. “We’ll be Rheinmetall’s in-country truck special- number of international projects, such working closely with our network of ist, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles as in Australia, Norway, Sweden and Australian partners and subcontrac- Australia (RMMVA), has more than 150 New Zealand. tors to make sure the ADF can count on employees at five locations. It supports The programme is a compelling exam- these high-mobility trucks and build- the Australian military in a variety of ple of the close partnerships RMMV ons in deployed operations.” ways, including project management, and MAN maintains with its custom- He added that by including Australian system engineering and integration, ers, encompassing post-design service defence contractors and helping to cre- lifecycle support, maintenance and re- throughout the product’s entire life- ate local production capacity, Rhein- pairs, and spare parts management. cycle. It also highlights the prolonged metall is helping Australia establish an Supporting the British Military supportability of the HX family of vehi- independent military vehicle industry, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles cles, which set the global standard for significantly augmenting the nation’s (RMMV), is supporting the programme robustness, mobility, performance, flex- defence technology capabilities. to modernise part of the British military’s ibility and modularity. Comprehensive Modernisation fleet of logistic vehicles with a new load- Reference Text/Photos: Recently, Australia also awarded Rhein- ing system. A total of 382 retrofit kits for www.rheinmetall.com 56 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Reports Supacat’s Strong Show at DVD

UK special operations vehicle devel- and Autonomous Systems (RAS) can be operations since it deployed almost oper, Supacat, displayed its HMT 600 exploited in the Land Environment and 2 years ago. It is designed to disrupt tactical support vehicle, best known assess their ability to reduce the danger and neutralise unmanned aerial vehi- as `Coyote`, in an anti-UAV defence to troops during combat. cles (UAVs), remotely piloted aircraft role for the first time at DVD 2018, Mill- “This is a further example of the flex- systems (RPAS) or unmanned aircraft brook, UK. The new ‘Coyote’ is installed ibility of the HMT platform, which can systems (UAS) engaged in hostile with AUDS (Anti-UAV defence system), be reconfigured to integrate the latest airborne surveillance and potentially the only operationally proven counter technology and enhance capability for lethal activity. drone system, supplied by Chess Dy- our armed forces on the modern bat- Supacat’s ATMP Gets Upgrade namics and the AUDS Team. tlefield,” said Phil Applegarth, Head of The ATMP from Supacat, Britain’s Supacat also announced the moderni- Supacat. creator of high mobility vehicles, can sation programme of its highly popular The Coyote mounted AUDS is the latest carry a substantial payload of 1600kg All Terrain Mobility Platform (ATMP) at collaboration in a long standing rela- which, combined with its “go any- DVD even as its recently launched HMT tionship between Supacat and fellow where” ethos, has made it the vehi- Light Weight Recovery (HMT LWR) ve- UK SME, Chess Dynamics. cle of choice for many years. Already hicle has been undergoing successful AUDS has over 700 confirmed “kills” proven on a variety of military and trials at its test facility. and has been on continuous combat humanitarian operations in locations In November an AUDS mounted `Coy- such as the Gulf, the Falklands, Bos- ote` will participate in `Autonomous nia, Kosovo, Canada, Malaysia and Warrior- the 2018 Army Warfighting Ex- Afghanistan, the ATMP can be trans- periment’, which will test how Robotic ported within or underslung below a

The new ‘Coyote’ is installed with Anti-UAV defence system 57

range of air platforms providing instant trials will start in October 2018 and will mobility support for light forces on the continue throughout 2019. ground. The 10.5 tonne HMT Light Weight The original vehicle has been in service The hybrid ATMP Recovery (HMT LWR) has been devel- with the UK MOD, foreign militaries oped to fill a capability gap to recover and other non-defence sectors since from Supacat vehicles operating in hard to access ur- the early 80’s and remains the reliable, can carry a ban and rural locations as required by flexible and capable workhorse that it the UK MoD’s Light Weight (Air Port- was designed to be. The vehicle is un- substantial able) Recovery Capability (LW(AP)RC) dergoing a modernisation programme programme. to initially manage obsolescence issues payload of The 6x6 HMT LWR offers high levels whilst also supporting the future hy- of agility, off-road performance and brid development and automisation of 1600kg protection in common with Supacat’s the platform. High Mobility Transporter (HMT) fami- The modernisation programme will ly, which includes `Jackal` and `Coyote` involve updating the engine and drive Supacat intends to fully autonomise now within UK MoD’s Core Fleet. HMT train whilst also managing legislative the ATMP, developing the mule con- LWR utilises many HMT design features requirements and Human-Machine In- cept of follow on vehicles and open- such as the variable height air suspen- terface. It will also integrate a hybrid ing up a number of capability options. sion system, engine and drive line that drive train into the platform. Supacat A technical demonstrator with hybrid have been battle proven in numerous and the University of Exeter are work- drive and novel fuel cells will be built in theatres. Blast and ballistic protection ing together as part of a Knowledge the first half on 2019. has been built into the chassis provid- Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop HMT LWR Does Well at Trials ing the optimum protection for its the alternative drive solution, and have Since the launch of the Supacat HMT weight of 10.5 tonnes. made good progress. Light Weight Recovery (HMT LWR) vehi- HMT LWR utilises an innovative new The hybrid ATMP offers a number of cle at DSEI in September 2017 the pro- Supacat designed technology, `Supal- benefits to the user. These include a re- totype vehicle has been undergoing ift` , which increases the size of vehicles duced logistic burden, a silent running trials both by Supacat at its test facility that can be recovered by a light weight mode and a mobile battery charging and by CSS TDU (Combat Service Sup- recovery vehicle. HMT LWR’s recovery platform. port Trials & Development Unit). system can be operated both in con- The hybrid ATMP will not compromise The trials have identified areas with po- ventional mode and by the operator on the existing capability of the vehicle, tential for further capability gains and engaging `Supalift`, which increases aspiring to improve on what has been enhancement to the original specifica- the maximum lifting weight of the re- a timeless, hugely successful product. tion. The next phase of development covery system by up to 50 per cent.

Supacat HMT Light Weight Recovery vehicle 58 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Issue File

UAE Aerospace: An Inspiring Model

Sultan Al Neyadi Hazza Al Mansouri PhD in Information Technology Military Pilot

The naming of the first two UAE astronauts at the beginning of September 2018 marks a quantum leap in the UAE’s quest to embark on the world space exploration race. The UAE has made a 100-year plan to build the first human settlement on the Red Planet by 2117. As part of this plan, UAE is sending a probe to enter Mars’ orbit on the 50th anniversary of the nation’s foundation as an independent country. This would reflect the vision of our prudent leadership to promote the competitiveness of the country in the global space race through a path based on science and technology, scientific research and knowledge economy. In this issue, Nation Shield sheds light on the UAE’s space exploration and its expected strategic yield, its positioning in the global space industry, and its main competitors.

In early September 2018, out of four rati astronaut joining a ten-day Russian a new stage for UAE youth and raise thousand young men and women who space mission; the other will be a re- the benchmark of the aspirations of had come forward for the UAE Astro- serve astronaut. new generations," he said. HH Sheikh naut Programme, names of the first two HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Emirati astronauts, Hazza Ali Khalfan al- Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Su- Mansouri and Sultan Meftah al-Neyadi, Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, preme Commander of the UAE Armed were officially announced. The two as- congratulated Hazza and Sultan on Forces, also congratulated the UAE astronauts will be trained by the Russian their selection. "Our dreams embrace tronauts on passing the tests and prov- space agency Roskosmos. In April 2019, space and our youth raise our prestige ing their abilities and capabilities in this one of them will become the first Emi- to the skies. Hazza and Sultan represent space programme. He wished them 59

success in carrying out the scientific ties and investment of the necessary missions assigned to them. national wealth in human resources Achieving Strategic Goals in Space The UAE has providing them with state-of-the-art- Science knowledge and sciences. This step reflects the strategic goals of become an Summarising the objectives of UAE’s the UAE to invest in space science and Mars Exploration Project, HH Sheikh research that can make a significant inspiring model Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, contribution to the development pro- for the region said it sends three messages: first, to cess with a clear vision of our goals for the world that we are a civilised peo- the future. and also for ple; second, to the Arab brothers that It highlights the UAE's regional supe- there is nothing impossible and we can riority and leadership in the field of millions of Arab compete with other great nations in science, particularly in the space seg- the knowledge race; and third, to our ment, consolidating the UAE's leading youth youth that those who love to excel can position in Arab Renaissance. The UAE reach out to space. has thus become an inspiring model It emphasises the success of the Emirati The high turnout of citizens to join for the region and also for millions of strategic planning based on transfor- the space programme reflects the Arab youth. mation of challenges into opportuni- extent of national enthusiasm and 60 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Issue File

The UAE Space Agency owns and operates 16 satellites

programme includes a 100-year plan to build the first human settlement on the Red Planet by 2117, to send the UAE Hope Probe to Mars in 2021, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the founding of the UAE, and to train and prepare Emirati astronauts. Objectives of the UAE National Space Programme The National Space Programme is an ambitious programme with an integrated plan that consists of several major projects: t Launching the UAE Astronaut Pro- gramme, which aims to prepare and train Emirati astronauts, lay the foundation for developing Emirati cadres specialised in space sciences, and send the first UAE astronaut to an international space station in a few years. Moham- med bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) manages the UAE Astronaut Pro- gramme and supervises all its phases. the desire to contribute to this historic He had met the NASA staff who were t Launching the Satellite Manufactur- achievement. responsible for the Apollo mission. This ing Complex as part of the MBRSC, mak- The UAE’s wise leadership has always led to the setting up of Thuraya Telecom ing the UAE the first Arab country to emphasised that one of the most im- in 1997, and subsequently Al Yah Satel- indigenously manufacture its satellites. portant objectives of its participation lite Communications Company (YAHSAT) tThe Mars 2117 project, encompasses with developed countries in space ex- in 2007, and UAE Space Agency in 2014. many scientific initiatives besides Mars ploration is to serve humanity and con- The UAE National Space Programme Mission, including building the first tribute to global scientific development. The UAE National Space Programme is Mars Science City in the UAE to simu- UAE Puts Arabs on the Map of Space the largest national strategic plan aimed late life on Mars. The city will consist of Industry at taking the UAE forward in space ex- a Mars museum, specialised laborato- Some may not know that the late ploration over the next hundred years. ries and a lab for conducting zero-grav- founding leader Sheikh Zayed bin Sul- The programme was launched in April ity experiments. tan Al Nahyan, may God have mercy 2017 by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin tLaunching the Arab Space Discovery on him, had shown interest in scientific Rashid Al Maktoum, and HH Sheikh Programme, which intends to transfer space probes when they first began. Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The knowledge and expertise in space sci- 61

ences in collaboration with Arab universities and institutions, to benefit from the best Arab minds and to set common scientific plans for space discovery. t Establishing the World Council for Space Settlement in cooperation with prestigious international universities and research centres. The members of the council consist of the world’s best experts in the space industry. The Path-breaking Hope Probe The UAE is working on the Hope Probe, the first Arab project that includes the launch of an unmanned Mars probe that will travel more than 60 million kilometres in nine months. Mars Pro- tribute to the development of space This project is the seed we are plant- gramme 2017 emanates from a vision science and its desire to realise one of ing today, and we expect future gen- designed to enable the UAE to con- the long-standing dreams of human- erations to reap the benefits, driven by tribute to the expansion of mankind's ity. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed their passion for new knowledge. Put- horizons in outer space. The UAE's stra- bin Rashid Al Maktoum said, “Human ting people on other planets has been tegic vision for the space industry was aspirations have no limits. Anyone who a long-standing dream. Our aim is for crystallised at the 5th World Govern- looks at the scientific achievements in the United Arab Emirates to lead and ment Summit in April 2017. The UAE the 21st century believes that human be part of international efforts to make emphasised its commitment to con- capabilities can achieve any dream. this dream a reality." 62 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Issue File

The UAE National Space Programme includes a 100- year plan to build the first human settlement on the Red Planet Apollo 11 Astronauts (L-R) Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin by 2117, to send the UAE Hope Probe to Mars in 2021and to train and prepare Emirati astronauts

The UAE Space Agency owns and operates 16 satellites, in addition to being one of the largest regional investors in this sector, enabling the country to become a regional hub for space technologies and services. The space industry in the UAE employs 500 people, more than 50 per cent of Transformation of UAE as a "Mars 2117". The project included a na- whom are UAE nationals. Space Power tional programme for the preparation The UAE will be the first Arab country During the 2017 World Summit of Gov- of UAE scientific research cadres spe- to send an unmanned probe to Mars ernments, which was attended by del- cialised in the exploration of the Red by 2021. egations from 138 countries, HH Sheikh Planet. The first Arab to travel to outer space Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, The UAE is implementing the first space was Prince Sultan bin Salman Al Saud, and HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al project of its kind, at a cost of 500 mil- who went on a mission aboard a U.S. Nahyan, declared the entry of the UAE lion dirhams on a land area of 1.9 mil- space shuttle in 1985. Two years later, officially into the global mission to take lion square feet, forming the largest the Syrian Air Force pilot Mohammad human beings to the Red Planet in the space city built on earth and a viable Fares spent a week aboard the Mir coming decades through the project model for application on Mars. satellite station, which belonged to 63

the former Soviet Union. But what is communications, navigation, broad- The Emirates Space Agency has had unique about the UAE achievement is casting and climatology. Government a remarkable set of achievements. In that it comes within the context of an investment in space has increased from the first three years of its existence, the integrated space exploration project of $ 35 billion globally in 2000 to $ 73 bil- Agency has succeeded in consolidat- its own that not only sends astronauts, lion in 2012. ing its presence among its global peer but includes integrated scientific plans The UAE has the resources, scientific group acquiring membership in the and efforts to explore space. expertise, national will and strategic vi- leading international space organisa- The UAE has a range of satellites: sion necessary to engage in the space tions. The Agency has signed 16 MoUs 1. Dubai Sat 1 (Imaging Satellite, industry. with major international space agen- launched in 2009) The UAE has significant cumulative ex- cies from countries such as America, 2. Dubai Sat 2 (Imaging Satellite, perience in the field of satellites. The France, Russia, Algeria, China, Italy, Ja- launched in 2013) first satellite operator in the UAE dates pan and Britain, all of which cover vari- 3. Yah Sat 1 (Communications Satellite, back to 1999. In July 2014, the UAE of- ous aspects of peaceful exploration of launched in 2011) ficially entered the space race by es- outer space. It has entered into joint co- 4. Yah Sat 2 (Communications Satellite, tablishing the Emirates Space Agency operation globally in the field of space launched in 2012) to promote space exploration and policy and legislation, space science, 5. Khalifa Sat (Satellite for Photography, contribute to the global scientific space technology and applications. to be launched in 2018) community. Sources: The UAE has won the hosting of the There are about 60 countries that own https://mbrsc.ae/ar/page/national-space- International Space Conference 2020 and operate at least one satellite. The programme with the participation of 5000 scientists, newly established UAE Space Agency http://www.economy.gov.ae,https://www. pioneers and specialists. will be responsible for organising the weforum.org,http://www.economy.gov.ae/ Space technology has become increas- UAE's space sector and providing UAE StatisticsReports, https://www.government. ingly important for the national secu- nationals with employment opportuni- ae, https://www.space.gov.ae, rity of countries. Space has become an ties in this sector by raising the level of https://mbrsc.ae/astronauts/ important part of the science of space knowledge. https://www.emaratalyoum.com 64 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Research Military Radars to Meet Global Demand

A military radar is a device used for billion by 2027. The cumulative market Europe also projects significant growth early detection of missiles providing for global expenditure on military radar for the same period, riding on the back surveillance across borders day and will reach US $162.1 billion over the of growing adoption of multi-function night and in extreme weather condi- forecast period 2017-2027. radars, with the U.K. believed to be a tions. Its basic components include Government procurement of new hi- major contributor in the military radar transmitter, duplexer, receiver, radar tech weapon and the miniaturisation market. The ground-based military ra- antenna, and indicator Military radars and automation of surveillance and de- dar segment is expected to be driven are easy to operate with low manning fence systems will start to drive growth by several countries’ need to upgrade required and the international radar of military radar market by the end of missile and air defence systems with sector has seen several recent changes 2024. However, the significant cost of the latest in radar technology, along- with developments in range, electronic space-based radars and growing cy- side the development of more Early warfare and detection producing sig- ber warfare may hinder the growth of Warning Radar systems. nificant growth in army, navy, air and military radar market over the forecast The procurement of ground-based space-based systems. The advent of period. radars has been partly fuelled by the technologically-enhanced radar sys- Military Radar Market threat of missile attacks emanating tems such as Active Electronically The airborne segment of the global mili- from North Korea and Iran, to name Scanned Array (AESA), coupled with tary radar market is the largest thanks two countries that have developed changing warfare tactics, are providing to the increasing risk of air strike. With missile and nuclear technology despite a significant push to the growth of the continual investment in the develop- international sanctions. The Asia-Pacific global military radar market. ment of advanced radar systems, the region has hence captured the second Today, North America accounts for the U.S. has initiated various programmes to largest military-radar market in 2017 largest military radar market. The glob- upgrade its existing radar systems with with a rising need for improved border al military radar market was valued at programmes and investments expected safety. US $14 billion in 2017, growing at a to drive the overall spending to US $62.1 The Asia-Pacific region promises the CAGR of 2.46 per cent to reach US $17.8 billion over the period forecast. most lucrative market due to emerg- 65

radars to ensure F-16s, F-18s and other 4th-gen aircraft remain operationally viable and sustainable for decades to come. The greater bandwidth, speed, and agility of Northrop Grumman’s APG-83 SABR enables the F-16 to detect, track and identify greater numbers of targets faster and at longer ranges without Group A aircraft modification. The radar also operates in hostile electronic environments and features all-weather, high-resolution synthetic aperture-radar mapping, presenting the pilot with a large surface image enabling precision target identification and strike. Northrop Grumman APG-83 SABR for F-16 Lockheed Martin Radar Family Lockheed Martin’s radar and electro- ing economies such as China and India grade. APG-83 SABR integrates with optical/infrared sensor systems provide whose growing territorial disputes are the F-16’s current structural, power and advanced precision targeting, naviga- augmenting demand for military ra- cooling constraints. The capabilities of tion, threat detection and next-gen- dar. When coupled with government this advanced AESA are derived from eration intelligence, surveillance and initiatives to improve border defense, Northrop Grumman’s family of highly reconnaissance capabilities. positive GDP figures will propel military successful 5th generation fighter AESA TPS-77MRR Radar: Lockheed Martin radar growth market, giving us the op- radars; the F-22’s APG-77 and F-35’s recently completed production of the portunity here to review the offering APG-81. first TPS-77 Multi-Role Radar (TPS-77 of the major key players in the mili- The world's newest fighter aircraft and MRR) for the Republic of Latvia’s Min- tary radar market: Northrop Grumman legacy fleets are equipped with AESA istry of Defence following a 15-year Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corpo- radars to counter sophisticated threats. partnership in radar development and ration, Raytheon, General Dynamics, The APG-83 AESA hence provides capa- training. The TPS-77 MRR is the latest Thales Group, Saab, Leonardo, BAE Sys- bility enhancements over legacy, me- version in Lockheed Martin’s success- tems and Hensoldt. chanically-scanned APG-66 & APG-68 ful product line of surveillance radars, Northrop Grumman Corporation Northrop Grumman is a pioneer of Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar at the forefront of innovations for more than 60 years, with a 40-year legacy producing radars for the F-16. In August 2018, Northrop Grum- man Corporation successfully installed a production APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) on a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California. The U.S. Air Force selected Northrop Grumman’s APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) in 2017, as the TPS-77 MRR is quickly adaptable to a variety of surveillance missions AESA fire control for F-16 radar up- 66 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Research

developed in response to the evolving veillance industry in a mobile and cost- full-rate production contract award. The needs of armed forces on the battle- effective package. All of Lockheed Mar- Q-53’s active electronically scanned ar- field. tin’s TPS-59, FPS-117, TPS-77 and TPS-77 ray (AESA) provides the foundation for The TPS-77 MRR is quickly adaptable MRR radar systems, of which there are multi-mission capabilities with the abil- to a variety of surveillance missions, over 180 in the world, continue to op- ity to identify and track unmanned aer- with the radar’s multi-role single-scan erate as designed. No Lockheed Martin ial systems (UAS) and incorporating air technology allowing operators in spe- radar systems have ever been taken surveillance simultaneously with coun- cific sectors to select roles for the radar, out of service and the radars advance ter-target acquisition in a single sensor. such as long-range or medium-range regularly through technology and sus- Since 2010, the Q-53 has supported low-level flight surveillance and includ- tainment opportunities to demonstrate counter-insurgency missions as well ing helicopter detection. As the radar that they are capable of performing as high-intensity combat operations rotates through each 360-degree scan, well past their original service lives. because the highly mobile system can the system automatically adjusts to Q-53: The solid-state phased array AN/ be set up in five minutes on the battle- the operator’s selected mission, while TPQ-53 radar system, or Q-53, detects, field and taken down in two to support changes can be made easily if the classifies, tracks, and determines the two-man operation. The first in and last system is moved or if the mission is location of enemy indirect fire in either out, soldiers can use 90- or 360-degree changed. 360 or 90-degree modes, to replace modes for Q-53 detection of mortars, The design also incorporates Gallium the aging AN/TPQ-36 and AN/TPQ-37 rockets, and artillery. Nitride (GaN) technology which pro- medium-range radars in the U.S. Army’s Raytheon’s Advanced Combat Radar vides for ultra-low power consump- inventory. The Q-53 provides enhanced Thanks to decades of nonstop innovation and high reliability to ensure radar performance, including greater mobil- tion, Raytheon remains at the forefront operation over extended time periods. ity, increased reliability and support- of the radar revolution. Now the RACR, The radar can be truck mounted for ability, lower life-cycle cost and reduced Raytheon’s new fighter aircraft radar rapid deployment at unprepared sites crew size. distils the best of the AESA family into and can be dismounted for use at fixed In 2017, the U.S. Army awarded Lock- a compact package of advanced multi- sites, so giving the user more options heed Martin an order-dependent mode capability. and mobility on the ever-changing contract for additional Q-53 systems, According to Raytheon, Lightweight battlefield. bringing the company’s total contracts and powerful, RACR is a formidable The MRR hence combines the best to more than 100 radar systems since force for aircrew survivability and mis- performance and reliability in the sur- 2007 and now more than 170 with this sion success, giving warfighters de-

Lockheed Martin Q-53, detects, classifies, tracks, and determines the location of enemy indirect fire 67

cisive tactical advantages through higher resolution and longer standoff range, with 5 to 10 times more operational availability than MSA radars. Compact, lightweight and scalable while simultaneously detecting, identi- fying and tracking multiple air and surface targets, RACR is suitable for F-16, F/A-18 EA-18G and F-15 platforms. Along with other aircraft, it gives pilots critical tactical advantages in today's net-centric battlespace. RACR builds upon Raytheon's experience in fielding advanced air-to-air and air-to-surface multimode AESA radars to provide superior operational performance tailored to any fighter SEARCHMASTER offers the highest level of operational performance platform's size, space, weight and ra- dome requirements. After completing either in standalone configuration, illegal operators. In large land areas, it a record 24-months development, a controlled and maintained from a re- can search and track a small moving series of flight trials have been success- mote location, or delivered in associa- vehicle or fixed object of interest, while fully completed on a U.S. Air Force F-16 tion with an integrated command-and- also operating along extensive borders at Edwards Air Force Base, California, control centre. The fully-automated and providing surveillance against ille- highlighting the multirole capabilities system is flexible, scalable and includes gal traffic using small aircraft. RACR can offer for an operational edge. an intuitive user interface, enabling op- BAE Systems’ CW Doppler Raytheon's flexible, modular approach erators to establish the air situation au- The CW Doppler Radar is an advanced ensures that the form-fitted RACR tonomously and report to the national tracking radar providing precise TSPI could be a drop-in upgrade for the F-16 authorities in real time to contribute to data on a range of non-cooperative tar- and F/A-18s to minimise aircraft modifi- national security. It complies with the gets. BAE Systems primarily intended cation time and aircrew transition train- latest European environmental installa- it for tracking ballistic targets, but the ing. This advanced, nonintrusive radar tion standards thanks to its innovative Doppler is also capable of providing can hence leverage active production algorithms allowing the best mitigation highly accurate track data on rockets, lines, ensuring the fastest delivery and of wind turbines effects; for example, in missiles and aircraft at long ranges. In the lowest possible cost. the vicinity of wind farms. addition, the Doppler’s Multi-Frequen- Thales Ground Master 400 In the maritime space, ultra-quiet cy Ranging option (MFR) provides di- As part of Thales’ fully digital 3D air de- submarines pose a continuing threat, rect range measurements on moving fence-radar family, the Ground Master whilst the use of small fast-attack craft targets. 400 is designed to protect key assets and jet skis by pirates and other ille- SAAB’s Multi-function Radars to forces deployed on remote opera- gal operators is an increasingly serious Saab’s popular Giraffe, Sea Giraffe and tions. It is the only system of its kind concern. The SEARCHMASTER multi- Arthur surface-radar systems provide to combine superior detection of air role surveillance radar from Thales is air defense, air surveillance, weapons threats at any altitude – notably, high the solution to this scenario. location, sense-and-warn and naval manoeuvring targets at low elevation SEARCHMASTER offers the highest lev- warfare, now adding Giraffe 4A with – with an unprecedented level of avail- el of operational performance, regard- an all-new radar sensor based on AESA ability and mobility in one single ISO 20 less of mission or host platform, to track technology. U.S. Navy has recently an- ft container. ultra-quiet submarines in maritime nounced selection the Sea Giraffe AMB Available in mobile or fixed version, space and the small fast-attack craft for the U.S. Coast Guard’s newest class Ground Master 400 can be delivered and jet skis used by pirates and other of ship, the Offshore Patrol Cutter. 68 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Research

Giraffe 4A combines the battle-proven most notably the AESA Kronos family face fixed radar system, suitable for designs from the Arthur and Giraffe radar, with fixed faces, staring and rotat- installation on several naval platforms AMB product families with an all-new ing X, C and L band, based on its fully- and heightening system performance radar sensor, based on AESA (Active owned GaAs and GaN technologies. against air breathing and ballistic Electronically Scanned Array) technol- Leonardo’s radar portfolio includes the threats. By combining two AESA radar ogy. This new radar gives commanding RAT 31 family long-range radar, fixed architectures – KRONOS Quad with four officers very high situation awareness and deployable for Early Warning Sur- fixed panels in C Band and KRONOS through simultaneous air surveillance veillance and Fire Control Radar (NA30S StarFire with four fixed panels in X Band and GBAD target acquisition together family and Falco Plus) for gunnery con- – the number of TRMs is fixed according with weapon locating capacity without trol and missile battery guidance. to required performance while scalable performance degradation. The choice Meanwhile, their Land & Naval De- architecture, task re-configurability and is now between search in the entire fence Electronics Division’s wide range dynamic allocation allows simultane- 360° volume or an optimised search in of radar sensors includes passive sur- ous surveillance, dedicated tracking, a sector (40°-120°), both with coverage veillance (AULOS), Precision Approach missile guidance, gunfire support and up to 70° of elevation. Radar (PAR), IFF for Naval and Land ap- electronic attack in all directions. Leonardo’s Advanced Radar Portfolio plication and 2-D surveillance radar for On the other hand, KRONOS GRAND Leonardo’s in-house laboratories in- coastal and navigation applications. NAVAL is an advanced multifunctional tegrate innovative new components Leonardo’s KRONOS DUAL BAND is a AESA radar used for the Principal Anti- within their existing radar portfolio, new AESA dual-band non-rotating four- Air Missile System (PAAMS), KRONOS GRAND NAVAL applications include extended self-defence, air/surface surveillance and multiple target tracking, volumetric search and multiple missiles guidance. Hensoldt TRS-3D System Hensoldt’s TRS-3D modular, countermeasure-resistant medium-range air and surface surveillance system is a multi-mode phased-array C-band radar. It is capable of fully automatic detection, track initiation, and classification of various types of targets with a particular emphasis on small, fast, and low-flying aircraft, missiles, hovering helicopters and asymmetric threats. TRS-3D ensures minimal operator workload while maximising operational effectiveness, with solid state transmitter technology offering grace- ful degradation and high operational availability, especially for the benefit of extended missions. Detection covers up to 200 km with update times of 1-6 seconds to support multiple self- defence missile systems or serve as a standalone radar for the surveillance requirements of littoral single-radar Saab Giraffe surface radar range ship and for self-defence on large frig- 69

ates and multi-radar ships. TRS-3D operating in NATO G band is the best compromise for long-range detection performance and short reaction times for cueing weapon systems and dedicated fire control sensors. High tracking accuracy permits multi- missile operation against aircraft and anti-ship missiles thanks to the instan- taneous supply of reliable target data and an accurate gun fire support mode eliminating need for a dedicated fire control system for surface targets. The lightweight primary antenna is fitted with an integrated Mode 5/Scapable IFF antenna enabling correlation of primary and secondary radar plots/tracks within its own radar tracker, so providing even higher quality. KRONOS GRAND NAVAL is an advanced multifunctional AESA radar Challenging Times Governments are procuring hi-tech However, the high cost of space-based www.baesystems.com weapons due to factors such as grow- radars is expected to hinder the growth www.saabgroup.com ing concerns regarding border security of military radar market over the fore- www.northropgrumman.com across the globe and continuous threat cast period. Growing cyber warfare www.lockheedmartin.com from neighboring countries. This is ex- is also another factor hampering the www.thalesgroup.fr pected to flourish the growth of mili- growth of the market. www.leonardocompany.com tary radar market by the end of 2024. Reference Text/Photo: www.raytheon.com

Hensoldt’s TRS-3D is capable of fully automatic detection, track initiation, and classification of various types of targets 70 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Technology No Payload Limit for the

Global Hawk is a high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aircraft system (UAS). Designed to provide military field commanders with comprehensive intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) over large geographic areas, Global Hawk’s system significantly enhances military expertise across all types of operations from sensitive peace-keeping missions to full-scale combat.

Since 2001, Global Hawk has amassed Flying at high altitudes for longer than erations and gather atmospheric data more than 250,000 flight hours in sup- 30 hours, Global Hawk gathers near to help forecasters predict the paths of port of military operations in Iraq, Af- real-time high-resolution imagery of storms. Global Hawk has assisted first ghanistan, North Africa and the greater large areas of land, day or night in all responders around the world during Asia-Pacific region. The system's cost types of weather. The system provides humanitarian disasters and civil emer- per flight hour has fallen to half that a flexible platform for multiple sensor gencies to identify where support is of the manned competitor with the payloads to deliver mission-critical in- needed. U.S. Air Force, logging 88 per cent of formation to various users around the Battlefield Airborne Communications those hours with the remaining flown world. Earlier this year, Northrop Grumman by NASA Global Hawks, Germany’s Global Hawk’s intelligence-gathering Corporation delivered a Global Hawk Full-Scale Demonstrator and the Navy’s capabilities also allow civil authorities carrying the Battlefield Airborne Com- broad-area maritime-surveillance air- greater ability to respond to natural dis- munications Node (BACN) to the U.S. craft systems. asters, conduct search-and-rescue op- Air Force. BACN is a high-altitude, air- 71 Autonomous Global Hawk

borne gateway that translates and dis- Optimal Payload Integration enhancing data identification capabili- tributes voice communications, video, The RQ-4 Global Hawk not only flies with ties and assisting in the collation of im- imagery and other battlespace infor- a SYERS-2 intelligence-gathering sen- proved and actionable intelligence. mation using a suite of computers and sor and a MS-177 sensor payload, but This next-generation system employs radio systems to bridge and extend its Optical Bar Camera (OBC) broad-area design elements of the fielded SYERS- communications amongst different synoptic sensor provide unalterable 2A and DB-110 sensors to deliver supe- datalink networks and users to provide panoramic imagery to the warfighter, rior collection capabilities via high geo- situational awareness and enable bet- its allies and to governments. Northrop location accuracy, wide-area coverage, ter command-and-control coordination Grumman’s 2016 flight tests marked the collection in six unique spectral chan- between warfighters and commanders. first time these sensors have been used nels, moving target indication and per- The persistent connectivity of BACN on a high altitude long-range autono- sistent imaging over a scene. With high- enables a range of missions to be ex- mous aircraft to extend the mission ca- quality imagery providing analysts with ecuted successfully, including airdrops, pabilities of the system. extensive target detection, discrimina- so proving critical for joint and coali- As the next evolution of UTC Aerospace tion and tracking capabilities to reduce tion operations. The system's beyond- Systems’ Senior Year Electro-Optical decision timelines significantly, North- line-of-sight capability has been par- Reconnaissance System (SYERS) sen- rop Grumman is seeking to prove that ticularly useful for communications in sor, currently flown on U-2S aircraft, the the system can carry the same sensors Afghanistan's rugged terrain. MS-177 Family of Systems (FoS) sensor as affordably as any other intelligence, The BACN fleet comprises of four E- enables targets to be "found" using surveillance and reconnaissance [ISR] 11A manned aircraft and three North- broad area search and different sens- aircraft. rop Grumman EQ-4B Block 20 Global ing technologies, while fixing, tracking Payload integration is not new to Hawk unmanned systems, with North- and assessing targets through its agil- Global Hawk as NASA has successfully rop Grumman as the prime contractor ity and multiple sensing modalities. integrated and flown more than 30 for developing, deploying, operating The SYERS-2 sensor pivots from side to different information-gathering pay- and sustaining BACN in support of U.S. side, while the MS-177 squints forward loads on it, while existing models of the Central Command. Northrop Grumman and backward, enabling new imaging U.S Air Force Global Hawk are capable maintains the BACN E-11A aircraft plat- capabilities; it will ultimately be con- of carrying an Enhanced Integrated forms, while the U.S. Air Force maintains verted into the MS-177A to offer further Sensor Suite (EISS), Airborne Signals the EQ-4B Global Hawk platforms. expanded spectral performance, so Intelligence Payload (ASIP) and Multi- 72 ISSUE 561 OCT 2018 Technology

Platform Radar Technology Insertion night, so enabling the Global Hawk Vehicle 1 (AV-1) and built by Teledyne Program (MP-RTIP). Northrop Grum- systems to provide the warfighter Ryan Aeronautical, then acquired by man's innovative Universal Payload with the essential intelligence needed Northrop Grumman in 1999. Adapter (UPA) can also add legacy and to achieve information dominance The AV-1’s maiden take-off was on future sensors as the UPA bracket is throughout battlespace and respond 28th February 1998 on a 56-minute mounted to an existing Global Hawk in combat to immediate surveillance flight from Edwards Air Force Base in airframe, enabling its support of a wide needs. California. All white, except for its U.S. variety of payloads. Historical Development Air Force markings, and sporting a Integrated Sensor Suite As the Global Hawk System remains on unicorn-like mast out of the front of its Since mid-2011, Global Hawk Block duty around the world and is one of nose, the first Global Hawk landed safe- 30 systems have replaced Block 10 the premier providers of persistent in- ly and stopped itself on the runway just aircraft supporting operations in Iraq, telligence, surveillance and reconnais- six inches off the painted centreline. Afghanistan and Libya because the for- sance information, 2018 sees Northrop In March 2001, Global Hawk entered mer carries sophisticated imaging and Grumman Corporation celebrate the the Engineering, Manufacturing and electronic signals sensors on missions 20th anniversary of its autonomous Development phase of defence ac- exceeding 32 hours. Moreover, Block maiden flight. quisition with a historic mission from 30 is configured to carry an Enhanced The Northrop Grumman Global Hawk Edwards Air Force Base, California to Integrated Sensor Suite (EISS) and an has its origins in the 1994 High-Altitude Royal Australian Air Force Base, Edin- Airborne Signals Intelligence Payload Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle burgh, Australia, marking the first time (ASIP), which are extremely important Advanced Concept Technology Dem- an unmanned system had crossed the for situational awareness and intelli- onstrator (HAE UAV ACTD) and De- Pacific Ocean nonstop. “Those of us gence-gathering across huge areas of fence Airborne Reconnaissance Office in the Global Hawk programme to- land. (DARO) programmes sponsored by the day owe a great deal of gratitude to Not only does Global Hawk’s EISS Defense Advanced Research Projects those who developed the first Global obtain reconnaissance imagery, but Agency (DARPA), which was responsi- Hawk,” says Lauren Stevens, Global Block 30 includes an all-weather syn- ble for the development of emerging Hawk Vice-President and Programme thetic aperture radar/moving target technologies for military use. The first Manager for Northrop Grumman. “AV- indicator (SAR/MTI), a high resolution Global Hawk aircraft was named Air 1 and the Global Hawk programme electro-optical (EO) digital camera and a third-generation infrared (IR) sensor. These features operate through a common signal processor equivalent to an airborne super-computer, while the integrated design of the sensor package gives ground commanders the ability to select radar-visible I/R information using the SAR or MTI simultaneously and so transferring it to the warfighter in near real-time. The EISS allows Global Hawk to survey vast geographic regions with pinpoint accuracy in a range that extends more than halfway around the world while remaining on station for long periods of time. The high-resolution image quality makes it possible to distinguish vehicles, aircraft, missiles and people through adverse weather in day or RQ-4 Block 10 Global Hawk 73

have shaped aviation history and Technical Specification: RQ-4 GLOBAL HAWK some of those Ryan employees who worked on AV-1 are still on the pro- Wingspan 130.9 ft (39.9 m) gramme today.” Length 47.6 ft (14.5 m) The Global Hawk’s Middle East mission Height 15.4 ft (4.7 m) began in November 2011 to provide Gross Takeoff Weight 32,250 lbs (14,628 kg) critical pre-strike and post-strike data Payload 3,000 lbs (1,360 kg) necessary for effective combat opera- Ferry Range 10,500 nm (19,466 km) tions support in a joint Northrop Grum- Maximum Altitude 60,000 ft (18.3 km) man and USAF team was led by Avis On-Station Endurance 1,200 nm 24 Hours Anderson, now Northrop Grumman’s Maximum Endurance 34 Hours Director of Sustainment, Triton Pro- gramme. These days, NATO is acquiring the Alliance Ground Surveillance Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Leonardo. The air segment consists (AGS) system that will give command- Slovenia and the U.S. - while NATO will of five RQ-4B Global Hawk Block 40 air- ers a comprehensive picture of the operate and maintain them on behalf craft and remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) situation on the ground; hence North- of all 29 Allies. All NATO members will flight control element all equipped with rop Grumman's AGS industry team contribute financially to the develop- a state-of-the-art, multi-platform radar includes Airbus Defence and Space, ment of AGS capability by supporting technology insertion programme (MP- Leonardo and Kongsberg, as well as the establishment of the AGS main op- RTIP) ground surveillance radar sensor leading defence companies from the erating base and communications/life- and an extensive suite of line-of-sight participating nations. cycle support of the AGS fleet. or beyond-line-of-sight, long-range By 2019, the AGS system will be ac- The AGS system has five air-segment re- wideband data links. quired by 15 Allies - Bulgaria, Czech motely-piloted Northrop Grumman air- Reference text/Photos: Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, craft, as well as mobile and transporta- www.nasa.gov Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, ble ground stations designed by Airbus www.northropgrumman.com