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[ A Specialized Monthly Journal On Military & Strategic Affairs ] 42nd Year | Issue No. 506 | March 2014

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‏Everyof day, Innovation the United Arab Emirates proves that its ambition is limitless, and that it is progressing towards the completion of “Empowerment Stage” launched by His High- ness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE President, may Allah protect him, in 2005. By: ‏Recently the UAE gave to the whole world a highly impressive and important gift, namely “the Government Summit” initiative, which is one of the creative ideas and ini- Staff Major\ Yousef Juma tiatives of H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and AL Hadad Prime Minister, as well as Ruler of Dubai, may Allah protect him. Speaking at the Sum- mit, he exuded optimism, hope, creativity, excellence and making of the future when he Editor in Chief said, “We want the UAE to be a global capital of scientific creativity. We will dedicate the coming Government Summit to testing the limits that can be reached by our imagina- tion in the field of government service.” ‏Through this Summit initiated by H. H. Sheikh Mohammed, the UAE was able to achieve greater communication between the Leadership and people in a highly interac- tive framework that resulted in many creative initiatives that are going to see the light in the near future and tend to make all round welfare a reality for the citizens of this country. ‏This summit has clearly embodied the vision of the prudent leadership, headed by H. H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, regarding the future of government services that are mainly connected with the present and future needs of customers. It discussed the ways of benefiting from technology and smart services, enhancement of partnership between the government and private sector to attain leadership in providing government services, and the realization of wellness for the UAE people and residents by team work in order to create hope and reach welfare to people. This has been highlighted by the UAE Vice-President when he said, “I am happy that our country works as one team, which is the best and greatest. Its students are true men and its employees are leaders. Our aim in the UAE is to create hope and life, make the future and reach welfare to people.” ‏H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid did not exaggerate when he said that achieve- ments and ambitions cannot be realized without team work. People should work in one spirit to achieve the same objectives. He stated, “I am a leader, but I cannot have all these accomplishments without team work from my people. I identify my vision for such team and they, in turn, work, execute and succeed to enhance the prosperity of people in our beloved homeland.” ‏Preparations have already started for the government summit that will be held next year in accordance with a wider vision so that it should be a special global event in the development of innovative solutions for government services, how to keep up with the rapid scientific developments and how to develop advanced patterns of future government services. ‏Hope, and making it a reality, is not only a growth requirement; it is a beacon guiding the aspirations of a people in a region that has long faced many crises. Hence the importance of the UAE lighting a candle that illuminates the way for the whole region• Editorial

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A Specialized Monthly Journal on Military A unique display and Strategic Affairs Issued By UAE Armed Forces. of Emirati culture Established In August 1971. at Qasr Al Hosn General Supervisor Chairman of the Administrative Council Festival General \ Matar Salem Ali AL Dhaheri Vice Chairman of the Administrative Council Brigadier \ Hassan Abdel Wahab Al Hamadi Editor in Chief Staff Major \ Yousef Juma AL Hadad 10 Editorial Manager < Major \ Jassim Shaheen Al Bloushi Art Director Moza Al Ali Singapore Airshow Editorial Consultant flies high Mohamed Almusharaf Khalifa Sub-Editors Mariam Al Romaithi Jameela Al Kaabi Editorial Board Hanan Aldahab Al Junaibi Amal Salem Al Hosani 20 Layout & Design < Suad Al neaimi Aala Al Zaabi Proper maritime Huda Al Attas security is of global Ahmed Mhammoud Photos Archive interest Fatima Al Naqbi Advertisement & Distribution 1\Lt Khalil Mohammed Al Kaabi Tel: +971 (2) 4415999 FAX: +971 (2) 4078191 Marketing Fax :+971 (2) 4078191 E-Mail (Advertising): [email protected] Sakha Pramod E-Mail (Edit):[email protected]; [email protected] website: www.nationshield.ae Ahmed Abdul Wahhab Al hammadi

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[ A Specialized Monthly Journal On Military & Strategic Affairs ] 42nd Year | Issue No. 506 | March 2014

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Issue File National Military Service: A great addition that strengthens the federal IDEX 2013 structure Mirroring UAE’s progress 58 < Constructed more than 250 years ago, Qasr al Hosn is the traditional and an- cestral home of the Al Nahyan family. It is the symbolic birthplace of Abu Dhabi Vitalf role o missile and its most iconic historical landmark. Qasr is the Arabic word for palace and defense systems Hosn is the Arabic word for fort. It refers to the dual uses of Qasr al Hosn over time as a defensive structure housing military units and as a royal abode and seat of government.

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A unique display of Emirati culture at Qasr Al Hosn Festival Preserving The Emirati heritage is one of Khalifa’s Principles in Development

zens from across the UAE participated in the march. The citizens along with their leadership took part in the festiv- ity showcasing two and a half centuries of Emirati heritage, which extended from Al Manhal Palace towards Qasr Al Hosn. The launching of the festival was also attended by Lieutenant General Shai- kh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HH General Shaikh Mohammad Bin ary, 2014. HH led an impressive parade Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown to officially launch the festival, an annual Presidential Affairs; Shaikh Ammar Bin Prince and Deputy Supreme Command- celebration of the more than 250-year Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of er of the UAE Armed Forces, presided fort and centuries of authentic Emirati Ajman; Shaikh Mohammad Saud Bin over the ‘National March’ celebrations to culture and tradition. Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al mark the launching of the second Qasr A number of crown princes, shai- Khaimah; Shaikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Hosn festival in Abu Dhabi in Febru- khs, dignitaries and hundreds of citi- Al Nahyan; Ruler’s Representative in

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the Western Region; Shaikh Saif Bin Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi every incumbent Sheikh recognised the Mohammad Al Nahyan; Shaikh Suroor Authority for Tourism and Culture, oth- inherent symbolic worth of the Qasr al Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan; Shaikh er shaikhs and senior officials. Hosn and commissioned a wide range of Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Qasr al Hosn is the symbolic birth- work to ensure its longevity. Security Adviser, Vice-President of the place of Abu Dhabi and its most iconic Thousands poured into the historic Abu Dhabi Executive Council; Shaikh historical landmark. Qasr is the Arabic fort during the opening of the 10-day Saeed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi word for palace and Hosn is the Arabic festival as dozens of traditional Yola Ruler’s Representative; Shaikh Nahyan word for fort. It refers to the dual uses dancers performed against the setting Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Chairman of the of Qasr al Hosn over time as a defensive sun. Sheikh Mohammed, also Deputy Board of Trustees of the Zayed Bin Sul- structure housing military units and as a Supreme Commander of the Armed tan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humani- royal abode and seat of government. Forces, led the parade from Al Manhal tarian Foundation; Shaikh Hamed Bin Constructed more than 250 years ago, Palace. Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Qasr al Hosn is the traditional and an- The march symbolised the Baniyas Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court; Shaikh cestral home of the Al Nahyan family. tribe’s journey from Liwa to Abu Dhabi Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Min- The Bani Yas tribes that discovered fresh where they built the historic fort in the ister of Foreign Affairs; Shaikh Nahyan water on Abu Dhabi Island and built a 1700s. Part of the fort was open to visi- Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of watchtower to protect it are ancestors of tors for the first time in years during the Culture, Youth and Community Devel- the present day ruling Al Nahyan family. festival. opment; Shaikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Throughout the royal lineage, each and University students, called “festival

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As we develop, we should hold dear our past and our great history

ambassadors”, were present to explain the different activities to visitors and were stationed throughout the festival grounds. Across the walkway, five eagles were the highlight of a bird show by the Al Ain Zoo. The zoo also brought five falcons to celebrate the birds’ role in Emi- rati culture and the desert tradition. Their trainers educated visitors about wildlife conservation. Abu Dhabi’s cultural event of the year introduced various facets of Emirati life to men, women and children from a multitude of nationalities. A festival highlight was Cavalia at Qasr al Hosn, an equestrian and artis- tic show created by Cirque du Soleil co-founder Normand Latourelle and adapted specially for Qasr al Hosn Fes- tival. The festival is designed to provide a thrilling experience to visitors through various carefully planned sections. Abu Dhabi Island and the Fort Activities in the Abu Dhabi Island and the fort area included educational ar- chaeological digs and artefacts handling sessions (where children could explore elements of Abu Dhabi’s history), horse riding, and traditional games that could

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Burqa making, palm weaving, traditional Arabic coffee making, and Henna and Dukhoun preparation and use. Marine The emphasis in this area was on Abu Dhabi’s historic links with fishing and pearling. Numerous demonstrations including Shasha building, paddle making, sail making, dhow building, fishnet making, fish trap making (Al Gargour) and fish salting were held there. Visitors were offered lessons on the traditional and be played at mock traditional Emirati Bedouins. correct method of oyster opening, and schools. The activities included Hatheera (with could see a pearling exhibition, to learn There were demonstrations of Sadu, the techniques of making traditional interesting facts about this historic in- Henna, Emirati cookery and Dukhoun coffee), butter making and traditional dustry. (traditional scent or incense making) food tasting. One could watch demon- where the visitors had the opportunity strations of Al Yola (a traditional male Oasis to join in. Emirati dance for males), and traditional The Oasis focused on the Emirate’s nat- At a traditional wedding house, or Bedouin etiquette and saddle making. ural wonders and environmental aware- “Beit Al Zehba”, the visitors could watch With the support of the Environ- ness. A Healing Garden, which had performers prepare for a traditional Abu ment Agency Abu Dhabi, an animal pen been set up with the support of the En- Dhabi wedding with dancing, music and housed the now-endangered Houbara vironment Agency, enabled the visitors costumes that gave a unique glimpse birds, giving an opportunity to learn to walk among desert plants, and learn into a very special celebration. Besides, about the UAE’s conservation efforts to about their medicinal properties in oint- there was a souk selling authentic, high- save the species from extinction. Other ments and herbal remedies. quality items reflecting UAE crafts and traditional animal activities included Activities included palm weaving, tree traditions. Saluki dogs display, a falconry demon- climbing (Al Khallab) and rope making. stration, the chance to see the local cam- Guests could learn more about dates, a Desert els, and watching and taking part in ac- source of nutrition and sustenance to the This area allowed visitors to experi- tivities such as camel milking and riding. men and women of the UAE for centu- ence and witness the desert life of the Workshops included Kandoora dying, ries•

| Issue 506 | March 2014 | 9 Events Singapore Airshow flies high Asian carriers flex their muscles as sales soar

The total figure beats the previous re- and partnerships. Singapore Airshow cord of $31 billion set during the 2012 Established in 2008, the Singapore Air edition of the biennial event, and was Show is widely recognised as Asia’s larg- organisers have more than triple the $10 billion spent in est air show and a leading worldwide revealed a record 2010. aerospace and defence exhibition. It is Asian carriers, particularly the low firmly entrenched in the top four events tally of more than cost variety, dominated sales as the re- with Dubai, Paris, and Farnborough. gion’s thirst for travel continues una- More than 1,000 exhibitors from 47 $32 billion in bated. countries took part this year and 72 per- European manufacturer Airbus ac- cent have already indicated they’ll be deals at the recent counted for nearly half the total, with taking space next time round in 2016. aerospace and almost $15 billion worth of orders for Over 40,000 visitors from 125 coun- its A320 single-aisle plane and flagship tries attended the show during the first defence event – A380 superjumbo. three trade days, compared to 38,000 in “The message from me is very clear – 2012. The event also featured 22 coun- and it wasn’t the Asia-Pacific is where the action will be try/group pavilions. for the industry in the coming years,” Gulf dominating Fabrice Bregier, head of Airbus plane- Saudi Firm Among New Exhibi- making division, told a news confer- tors the sales as is so ence, referring to not just aircraft sales New exhibitors were Alpha Star Avia- often the case. but also airplane maintenance support tion Services from Saudi Arabia, Aero

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AT (Jiang Su) Aviation Technology from signed an $8.3 billion deal for 20 of the European China, ExecuJet Aviation Group from aircraft. This agreement puts Airbus on Switzerland, and Jetcraft from the UK. track to meet its target of 30 orders for manufacturer Emerging Asian carriers were clearly the A380 this year. the stars, forging deals reflecting the Airbus also won an order for 63 A320 Airbus accounted region’s ever-increasing importance in jets worth $6.4 billion from fledgling global aviation. Vietnamese budget carrier VietJetAir. for nearly half the Jimmy Lau, managing director of Apart from the firm orders, the deal total, with almost Experia Events, organisers of the show, covered rights for VietJetAir to acquire noted an ‘upward trend’ for smaller air- or lease 38 more A320s, potentially a 10- $15 billion worth craft plying domestic routes. This shift is fold boost to its current fleet of 11. also prevalent in the Middle East. Airbus also used Singapore to show- of orders “The people making good inroads are case the new generation A350-XWB firms such as Embraer and Bombardier wide-body aircraft to Asian buyers. It who sell their regional jets to countries looks likely to come into service at the like Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia,” end of this year. Lau told a news conference. Sean Lee, Airbus spokesman in Asia, Airbus received its first order of the said: “We were very pleased with this year for the double-decker A380, the year’s show. In addition to presenting world’s biggest passenger plane, when the A350 XWB for the first time, we British-based leasing firm Amedeo announced orders valued at almost $15

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Ka-62 is the first Russian helicopter to be created as a result of close international co-operation Static Display area

The performance of the Falcon fleet is well suited to customers operating in Southeast Asia where short airfields and high temperatures are common. The flagship Falcon 7X, equipped with business aviation’s first digital flight control system, can fly non-stop from Sin- gapore to Istanbul or from Singapore to New York with one stop. A350 XWB on the ground Bell Ah-1Z Zulu Attack Helicop- ter Makes Debut billion, as well as the establishment of a by some of the world’s finest aerobatic Bell Helicopter had a strong presence in new joint venture training centre with teams. Singapore with a Bell 407GX and Bell Singapore Airlines. The participation of Singapore’s home- 429 on static display plus the much-an- “We were also pleased with the quality grown RSAF Black Knights, flying six ticipated debut of the Bell AH-1Z Zulu of visitors to the show which included F-16C Fighting Falcons in the country’s attack helicopter cockpit demonstrator. senior airline management representa- traditional white and red colours, was The US Marine Corps debuted the Bell tives from across the region. This year’s also part of the RSAF’s 45th anniversary Boeing MV-22 Osprey in the air and on event has demonstrated once again that celebrations. the ground. Singapore remains the premier air show There were also spectacular solo aero- The Bell 429 delivers exceptional in this region, attracting an international batics performances by the Royal Aus- speed, range, hover performance and visitor profile.” tralian Air Force, the United States Air enhanced safety margins with a fully- Visitors got a great look at the A350 Force, and Korea’s stunning Black Ea- integrated glass cockpit, advanced drive XWB on the ground and in the air. The gles. system, and best-in-class WAAS naviga- flying display demonstrated its manoeu- Dassault Falcon Jet has seen a surge of tion and IFR capability. The Bell 429 has vrability, sleek design and exceptionally interest in Southeast Asia and the com- more cabin space than any other light low noise levels. pany is investing heavily in and around twin helicopter, with flat flooring and There was plenty happening with US the region to better serve its expanding seating for seven passengers and one rival Boeing too. It scored a commit- Asian customer base and prepare for fu- flight crew. ment from Thai budget carrier Nok Air ture growth, it says. The Bell AH-1Z state-of-the-art -air to buy 15 single-aisle B737s worth $1.45 These investments were evident in the craft builds on its proven heritage and billion. Falcon 7X and Falcon 2000LX aircraft now offers increased speed, range, fire- on display. The company expects to de- power, and payload for the modern bat- Spectacular Aerial Displays liver its first Falcon – a 2000LXS – to a tlefield and the most challenging envi- There were some breathtaking displays customer in Indonesia this year. ronments. The Bell AH-1Z shares 85

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Myanmar Steps Up To Lease Boe- ing 737s Myanmar Airways, the national carrier of Myanmar, signed a deal to lease 10 Boeing 737s for international routes. This is further evidence of how far the once-reclusive country has come in from the cold in the short time since de- mocracy was introduced. Airline executives say many smaller cities in Asia remain underserved despite the rapid growth in budget air travel, and they will use the new planes to connect such destinations to metro- politan centres. An expanding middle MV-22B Osprey class is also driving demand for travel, according to economists. percent commonality of maintenance- The United States was this year’s fea- significant components with the UH-1Y Asia-Pacific is tured country and it showcased a wealth Yankee utility helicopter, resulting in re- of defense and commercial products. duced logistics and maintenance train- where the action “The visitors here are serious about ing costs. seeking American technology, quality , will be for the and potential partners,” said Tom Kall- Embraer Stuns With Air Costa industry in the man, who managed the US pavilion. Deal “These are the customers that change Brazilian manufacturer Embraer caught coming years business for our exhibitors and the rea- many on the hop when it announced a son why so many American businesses firm order for 50 of its E-Jets E2 aircraft of all sizes come to this show.” worth $2.94 billion from Indian carrier The US staged its largest presence yet Air Costa, which began operations last E2 jets in 2018. at the show with 163 companies exhibit- October. Embraer Executive Jets has signed a ing. A large delegation of high-level US The deal with Air Costa also includes contract with Hawker Pacific to provide officials were said to have had numerous purchase rights for 50 more of the air- full maintenance support to Legacy 500 productive meetings with Asian coun- craft, which can seat between 70 and 130 and Legacy 450 customers in the Asia- terparts. passengers. Pacific region. This agreement comes US military and commercial aircraft The 50-plane order includes a mix of ahead of the Legacy 500 midsize jet’s en- were on display, including the V-22 Os- 25 E190-E2 and 25 E195-E2 jets, Em- try into service in the first half of 2014. prey, C-17, P-8, Boeing 787, and Gulf- braer said. The company also acquired The Legacy 450’s certification is expect- stream 650 – each generating extensive an additional purchase-rights order for ed a year later. interest. 50 of these jets from Air Costa, taking “The announcement of Hawker Pa- the total potential order to 100 aircraft. cific as an Embraer Authorised Service Major Dubai Turboprop Deal If the additional orders are signed, the Centre for the Legacy 500 and Legacy European turboprop manufacturer ATR deal will be valued at about $5.88 billion. 450 is part of our broader plan to sup- has boosted its order book with 48 air- The airline, which currently fills 74 per port customers upon entry into service craft, including 28 firm orders. These cent of its capacity, has become the first of these aircraft,” said Edson Carlos Mal- contracts amounted to nearly $1.2 bil- customer for E2 jets in the Indian mar- laco, vice-president, customer support lion. ket, and will take delivery of the E190- and services, Embraer Executive Jets. ATR announced at the show a con-

| Issue 506 | March 2014 | 13 Events tract for 40 ATR 72-600s (including 20 firm orders) from the UAE leasing company Dubai Aerospace Enterprise. The order placed by the UAE leaser DAE allows ATR to welcome a new client to its portfolio and highlights the attractiveness of ATR to leasing companies, it says. AgustaWestland signs new contracts worth EUR 130 million AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, was awarded new contracts worth ATR-72-600-Dubai Aerospace Enterprise €130 million by customers in North and Southeast Asia for the supply of 13 heli- RAAF’s F/A18F Super Hornet also flew global security capabilities, including copters for government and commercial above Singapore. airborne early warning and control sys- roles. The Boeing exhibit at the biennial tems, unmanned aircraft systems, fire AgustaWestland secured orders for show featured the 737 MAX family, in- control radars, and infrared counter- two AW109 Power helicopters in the cluding a life-size 737 MAX Advance measures. Philippines which will be used by the Technology Winglet, the new 777-9X, Its exhibit featured the company’s lat- Philippine Navy for a wide range of na- the 777-300ER (Extended Range), and est AESA fighter sensor, the Scalable val missions including search and res- the 787 family. Agile Beam Radar – an affordable, mul- cue, economic zone protection, surface tifunction AESA radar designed for low- surveillance, and maritime security. New Airbus Defense And Space risk retrofit in current F-16s and scalable Recognizing threats Weststar Aviation Services of Malaysia Division On Show for integration in other aircraft. signed a contract for 10 AW139 helicop- Singapore marked the first airshow The company’s airborne surveillance is our instinct ters for offshore missions, taking the to- where the newly-formed division, Air- capability was also to the fore with scale tal number that will be operated by this bus Defence and Space – comprising models of the Triton unmanned aircraft customer to 34. all business activities from the former system and the E-2D Advanced Hawk- Chungnam Fire Fighting Department Airbus military, Astrium, and Cassidian eye airborne early warning and control in the Republic of Korea placed an order units – had presented its portfolio under system. for one AW139 which will perform fire one roof. A full-scale model of the MQ-8C Fire fighting, search and rescue, emergency As a key player in developing un- Scout unmanned helicopter was on dis- medical services, and utility missions. manned aerial systems (UAS), Airbus play. The MQ-8C Fire Scout uses a larger Defence and Space presented several airframe than the previous variant to de- Powerful Boeing Portfolio systems from its large UAS portfolio – liver more range, payload capacity, and Steering you to success Boeing defense products at the show TANAN300 for surveillance missions endurance to naval forces. Fire Scout included the RSAF’s F-15SG fighter, and the TR-50 Scout, a light tactical can land and take off from any aviation- is our speciality AH-64 Apache and CH-47 Chinook UAS for cost-efficient and lengthy - en capable naval ship. helicopters, a US Marine Corps MV-22 durance missions. Skeldar unmanned aerial vehicle You’re not just a peacekeeper – you’re a high-value target. High-intensity combat could be waiting for you around any corner. More than ever, you need to achieve the perfect balance of protection, firepower, 01 41 37 96 70 41 01 Osprey, US Air Force C-17 Globemaster With the support of the Portuguese Saab presented an array of products, mobility and crew comfort. Our wide range of VBCI armoured vehicles ensures you unparalleled III military transport aircraft, and a US Air Force, Airbus Defence and Space from the Skeldar medium range (verti- survivability against all types of threats, from mines and IEDs to kinetic projectiles and NRBC weapons. Navy P-8A Poseidon, the most advanced was able to showcase the capabilities of cal takeoff and landing unmanned aer- VBCI can be equipped with various types of mid-calibre turrets as well as mortars and anti-tank missiles anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare the C295 MPA maritime patrol aircraft ial vehicle to the RBS70 NG air traffic systems. And we can offer you variants to any mission, including personnel transport, ambulance, aircraft in the world. in a static display. management system, the Giraffe Radar recovery, engineering, mobile workshop and command post. At Nexter, we make sure you’re fully armed The ScanEagle unmanned aerial sys- Systems for fighters, the Saab 340 MSA, with the best equipment possible to carry out your mission with success. tem was on display along with a Boe- NGC’s Latest Fighter Sensor Barracuda signature management, and Nexter ing AH-6i light attack helicopter. The Northrop Grumman highlighted its 9Air Compact. Singapore’s armed forces Debay - Photo credits: Aspheri, R. A. Clevenger/Corbis, Y. Systems

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NEXTER_VBCI_220 142,5 uk.indd 1 09/11/12 17:31 have over the years acquired a range of Lots Of Interest In Russian Heli- The exhibition also paraded the mul- different systems and technology from copters’ Ka-62 tirole Ka-32A11BC, used in more than Saab. Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of 30 countries for fire-fighting, search and Oboronprom which is part of State Cor- rescue operations, and complex con- Thales showcased capabilities poration Rostec, displayed a wide range struction and installation work. Visitors Thales showcased its capabilities in a of products. Representatives reported also got a chance to see the light helicop- number of areas including airport secu- holding productive meetings and con- ter Ansat, which can be used for train- rity, air traffic management, advanced ferences with helicopter operators from ing by law enforcement agencies and for air defence, in-flight entertainment and across Asia. The new Ka-62 is the first medical missions. connectivity, avionics support services, Russian helicopter to be created as a re- The military range on display included and communications, navigation, and sult of close international co-operation. the Ka-52 Alligator reconnaissance and identification. The project involves companies from combat helicopter. For more than 15 years, Thales has Germany, France, Austria, and other been making some of the world’s major countries. The Ka-62 is expected to at- Singapore Airshow 2016 airports safer. A global leader in large- tract great interest from Russian Heli- Singapore Airshow 2016 will be held scale integrated systems and services, copters’ established regional markets. from 16 to 21 February at Changi Exhi- Thales offers intelligent joined-up secu- Brazil’s Atlas Táxi Aéreo and Colombia’s bition Centre• rity and operations solutions. Vertical de Aviacion have already sub- mitted orders. Ref / Photo Credit - Experia Events

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UK orders Rheinmetall Vario-Ray laser light modules Mounted on soldiers’ small arms, these In the near term more than 7,000 units are devices enable them to detect, identify and to be delivered in a first lot. mark targets. Vario-Ray, officially dubbed the “Laser- Light Module Mark 3” by Her Majesty’s Armed Forces, forms part of a comprehensive programme to modernize the British infantry. Weighing less than 244 grams, the device can be attached to small arms of all types by means of a Mil-Std 1913 rail, and remotely operated using a trigger cable. It features a powerful white light lamp, a red light laser marker, an infrared laser marker and an electrically focusable infrared illu- minator. The light source is selected via a rotary switch. All of the light sources are infinitely variable, while the lasers can all be adjusted via block calibration. The LLM Vario-Ray complements the tried-and-tested LLM-01, already widely State-of-the-art Vario-Ray laser light module used by the British military and likewise During the next few years the British Min- The framework contract, with a total made by Rheinmetall. Vario-Ray also istry of Defence will continue procuring value of €33 million (approximately £28 forms part of Germany’s new “Gladius” Rheinmetall’s state-of-the-art Vario-Ray million), encompasses the supply of tens expanded future soldier system. laser light module for its infantry forces. of thousands of these innovative devices.

Raytheon gets $1.28 bn Oman contract for Air Defense System Raytheon Company has received a di- Marshal Matar bin Ali al Obaidani, Raytheon, along with its long term rect commercial sales contract from The Commander of the Royal Air Force partner KONGSBERG, will supply Sultanate of Oman for the National Ad- of Oman, the US ambassador to the the system to The Sultanate of Oman. vanced Surface-to-Air Missile System Sultanate, the US Military Attache and Work under this contract will be per- (NASAMS). The award, valued at $1.28 Tom Kennedy, Chief Operating Offic- formed by Raytheon at the Integrated billion, includes ground support equip- er, Raytheon Company. Air Defense Center in Andover, Mass. ment, a full training package, and tech- “The Sultanate of Oman’s competi- and in Kongsberg, Norway. nical assistance. NASAMS is the trusted tive selection of Raytheon’s National As part of Raytheon’s integrated air system that protects critical assets in Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Sys- and missile defense portfolio, NA- six nations, including the U.S. National tem (NASAMS) validates the superior SAMS works seamlessly with the Pa- Capital Region. performance, system adaptability and triot Air and Missile Defense System The contract, which was awarded overall security that NASAMS pro- and the Hawk Air Defense system. In in the fourth quarter of 2013, was an- vides,” said Dan Crowley, president of addition to the U.S. National Capital nounced in Oman at a signing cer- Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems Region, NASAMS is operationally de- emony attended by Mohammed bin (IDS). “Raytheon is committed to deployed in Norway, The Netherlands, Nasser al Rasbi, Secretary General livering the exceptional defense capa- Spain, Finland and one additional at the Ministry of Defense, Air Vice bilities of NASAMS to Oman.” country.

16 | March 2014 | Issue 506 | Thales signs major defense deal with Indonesia US awards $227 M contract to General Dynamics General Dynamics Advanced Informa- tion Systems, a business unit of Gen- eral Dynamics, was recently awarded two contracts valued at approximately $226.7 million by the U.S. Navy’s Stra- tegic Systems Programs (SSP) office for continuing efforts to modernize and re- STARStreak short-range air defense missiles pair the training and support equipment for the U.S. and United Kingdom ballis- Thales UK has signed a contract worth This solution for the Indonesian Army tic missile submarine (SSBN) and SSGN over £100 million with the Indonesian marks a new approach to air defence in fleets. This work helps the Navy address Ministry of Defense for ForceSHIELD, that it provides a complete turnkey solu- obsolescence, reduce overall submarine Thales’s integrated Advanced Air- De tion comprising latest-generation ‘sensor lifecycle costs and enhance operational fence system. In addition to the supply to effects’ technologies. I would like to capabilities. of STARStreak short-range air defense express my gratitude to the Prime Minis- “These contracts are a testament to missiles, the system comprises CON- ter for his personal support on this pro- our 50-year legacy of delivering high- TROLMaster200 radar and weapon ject and the support of the government quality mission-critical solutions to the coordination systems, RAPIDRanger – it makes a huge difference to industry U.S. Navy,” said Mike Eagan, Vice Presi- mobile weapon systems and Lightweight and our customers.” dent and General Manager of Critical Multiple Launchers (LML), as well as as- For the realisation of the program, Mission Systems for General Dynam- sociated communications, training and Thales will increase its existing industrial ics Advanced Information Systems. “By support equipment. cooperation with the Republic of Indo- capitalizing on our in-depth experience, Victor Chavez, CEO of Thales UK, nesia, and has signed an agreement with existing resources and open architecture said: “Thales is the only European defense the Indonesian company PT LEN Indus- framework, we are helping the Navy re- contractor with the in-depth knowledge tri. The Group will continue to develop a duce risk for future payloads and maxi- and range of advanced technologies to long-term partnership with the Indone- mize commonality between the SSBN, deliver a leading-edge integrated air de- sian industry on future programs in both SSGN and SSBN-R weapons control fence solution such as ForceSHIELD. the military and civil sectors. systems.” Since 2008, work on the repair con- Nexter Systems & DCI conclude a strategic agreement tract has been carried out in Pittsfield, The CEOs of Nexter Systems and Défense The Nexter Group and DCI are also Mass. , where the Navy’s SSP office and Conseil International have signed a mem- planning to explore subcontracting part- General Dynamics have an electronics orandum of understanding on the joint nership solutions for the benefit of the repair facility. With the ability to di- promotion of capability offers for the French Army. Both companies propose agnose, repair and recertify electronic benefit of Forces in France and abroad. to reinforce with education and training equipment for critical and strategic sys- This move encourages joint projects built tools, such as Generic Virtual Training tems, the state-of-the-art facility allows around Nexter systems combined with the (GVT), the DCI structures that make up the Navy to realize cost savings by sig- provision of training, consultancy and op- part of military schools, and to share them nificantly reducing the amount of time erational assistance services that DCI can with said schools. Nexter and DCI have al- it takes to repair equipment and return provide. Where appropriate, the services ready demonstrated the complementary it to the fleet. will be integrated in the field of simulation nature of their offer in a conclusive train- and on-board simulation. ing project with Middle East.

| Issue 506 | March 2014 | 17 News

Korea to finalize AgustaWestland lands EUR 910 mn deal from UK purchase of F-35 jet fighters South Korea plans to finalise the purchase of 40 next-generation F-35 jet fighters from US aerospace giant Lock- heed Martin later this year, Seoul’s military procurement agency said. “We will push to sign the contract in the third quarter after testing and further nego- tiations,” Jung Kwang-Sun, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration’s aircraft department director, told- re AW101 helicopters for maritime operations porters in a briefing. South Korea’s air force has been look- AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica com- Mk.1 Attack Helicopter for five years. ing to upgrade its ageing fleet of Boe- pany, has been awarded two contracts by The participation of AgustaWestland ing F-4 and F-5 fighters in the light of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for to these programs, aimed at deliver- North Korea’s growing nuclear threat. a total value of about EUR 910 million. ing enhanced capabilities to the British Jung did not specifically name the The first contract includes the conver- Armed Forces, strengthens the well es- F-35s, but they are the only jet fighters sion of 25 AW101 Merlin helicopters for tablished partnership between the UK on offer that meet the requirement laid maritime operations under the Merlin MoD and the Finmeccanica Group. down by the South Korean joint chiefs Life Sustainment Program (MLSP). The These two important contracts - - an of staff last month for a stealth-capable 25 AW101 Merlins optimised for mari- nounced by The Rt. Hon Philip Ham- fighter. time missions will be delivered to replace mond MP, Secretary of State for De- The absence of a stealth capability the Royal Navy’s fleet of Sea King Mk4 fence, during a visit to AgustaWestland’s was behind the military’s recent deci- helicopters. Under the second contract, factory in Yeovil, England - confirm the sion to block a $7.7 billion deal to buy AgustaWestland will provide compre- leadership of Finmeccanica in compet- 60 of Boeing’s F-15 fighters. The Boeing hensive support and maintenance servicing successfully in the global market. aircraft was the only one to come in un- es for the UK MoD’s fleet of Apache AH der the $7.7 billion budget approved by parliament. The tender has since been adjusted, although Jung declined to give details on the cost of the 40 F-35s, say- DCNS delivers multi-mission frigate ing it would require both finance minis- The French firm DCNS, a world leader in quired by an international customer. try and parliamentary approval. naval defense, has delivered a multimis- DCNS made the delivery on time, on “If we choose to buy F-35s, we will sion frigare Mohammed VI to Royal Mo- budget and with performance as prom- choose to buy the F-35A that has been roccan Navy. The handover ceremony was ised. This is the second vessel of this type adopted by the US Air Force,” he said, held in Brest in the presence of His Ex- designed and built by DCNS in a produc- adding they would be delivered from cellency Prince Moulay Rachid El Alaoui, tion run of 12 ships for the French and 2018 onwards. brother of the King of Morocco, Jean-Yves Moroccan Navies. The Mohammed VI The F-35A takes off and lands con- Le Drian, the French Minister of Defense benefits from the same technological and ventionally. The F-35B variant can land and Patrick Boissier, Chairman & CEO production innovations as the FREMM vertically, like the obsolete Harrier of DCNS. The Mohammed VI, named frigates for the French Navy. The Royal plane, and its users will include the US in honour of the Moroccan sovereign, is Moroccan Navy will acquire the ship’s Marines and Britain’s armed forces. the first vessel from the Group’s FREMM weapon systems and munitions directly range of multi-mission frigates to be ac- from its own selected suppliers.

18 | March 2014 | Issue 506 | Turkish firm gets modernization contract in ME Iraq likely to buy Hellfire its peers worldwide in terms of perfor- missiles mance and reliability. The Defense Security Cooperation In its class, M113 family of tracked ar- Agency has notified the US Congress of mored vehicles (a.k.a. “The Battlefield a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq Taxi”) is the most widely used worldwide for AGM-114K/R Hellfire Missiles and since decades. associated equipment, parts, training M113 Capability Improvement & Sus- and logistical support for an estimated tainment Program is one of the standard cost of $82 million. product packages offered by FNSS. This The Government of Iraq has requested package aims to upgrade early variants a possible sale of 500 AGM-114K/R Hell- such as M113A1 and M113A2 to M113A4 fire missiles, Hellfire missile conversion, FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş., a lead- configuration which provides the vehicle blast fragmentation sleeves, and installa- ing name from Turkey in land defense with better safety, protection, performance tion kits, containers, transportation, spare systems has signed a new contract with and operability while maintaining the ex- and repair parts, support equipment, per- an allied Middle East country for the isting logistics policy of the user at opti- sonnel training and training equipment, modernization of M113 vehicles worth mized cost. publications and technical documentation, $360M. With this contract, the total FNSS has been operating a military U.S. Government and contractor technical, number of contracts FNSS signed with facility in the client country since 2004, engineering, and logistics support services, this country has reached six. With mod- employing Turkish and local personnel to and other related elements of logistics and ernization, the M113s will be ahead of modernize and produce armored vehicles. program support. The estimated cost is $82 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to ATK and Airbus in deal for A350 XWB program improve the security of a strategic partner. ATK has finalized an agreement with we consistently provide highly engineered This proposed sale directly supports the Airbus to manufacture and supply com- solutions for our customers.” Government of Iraq and serves the inter- posite stringers and frames on the –1000 ATK is currently producing composite ests of the people of Iraq and the United variant of the A350 XWB program. The stringers and frames for the A350 XWB- States. contract expansion adds to the work 900 and has successfully delivered more Iraq will use the Hellfire missiles to help already being performed on the A350 than 10,000 parts since the inception of improve the Iraq Security Forces’ capabil- XWB program. This agreement is the the program. These parts – the equivalent ity to support current on-going ground next step in ATK’s valuable working of more than 15 ship sets – are a demon- operations. Iraq will also use the capabil- relationship with Airbus and its part- stration of ATK’s ability to meet custom- ity in future contingency operations. Iraq ners, Aerolia SAS and Premium Aerotec ers’ high quality standards and delivery will have no difficulty absorbing these -ad GmbH. requirements, and ATK is ready to meet ditional weapon systems into its armed “This is another significant milestone in planned production rate increases. forces. The proposed sale of these missiles our long-term partnership with Airbus on The A350 XWB work is performed at will not alter the basic military balance in the A350 XWB program. We are excited ATK’s Aircraft Commercial Center of the region. The principal contractor will be about the possibilities that the –1000 vari- Excellence (ACCE) facility in Clearfield, Lockheed Martin Corporation in Bethes- ant presents, and our team is eager to con- Utah. ATK’s proprietary automated stiff- da, Maryland. There are no known offset tinue this journey,” said Joy de Lisser, vice ener forming machines (ASFM) have been agreements proposed in connection with president and general manager of ATK’s instrumental in the development and man- this potential sale. Aerospace Structures division. “Our work ufacture of high-rate production composite Implementation of this proposed sale with Airbus is an incredibly important stringers and frames. This highly engineered will not require any additional U.S. Gov- component of growth for ATK in the com- technology is essential to manufacture the ernment and contractor representatives to mercial aerospace structures business, as A350 XWB composite stringers and frames. Iraq.

| Issue 506 | March 2014 | 19 Interview “Proper maritime security is of global interest” Vice Admiral Andreas Krause, Deputy Commander of German Naval Forces

By Lt. Khaleil Al Kaabi

In an interview to Nation Shield, Vice know how the threats will develop. Admiral Andreas Krause, Deputy So we have to ensure that we provide Commander of German Naval Forc- our naval assets with a comprehensive es, spoke on the higher need for col- variety of capabilities in order to cope laboration and cooperation that goes with the high intensity of threats. But beyond the classical cooperation be- unlike former times, I think there is a tween navies. Excerpts higher need for collaboration and cooperation that goes beyond the classi- First of all how do you evaluate the cal cooperation between navies. Also conference in terms of the subject, we have to cooperate in a joint envi- participants and speakers? ronment and I think that we have to I think it is a very well chosen sub- cooperate even more in a quality, in- ject as much of it is dealing with co- ter-agency, comprehensive way. operation. And cooperation is some- And especially in the area of mari- thing that is of utmost importance in time security, navy can play a role but it creating future peace and stability is definitely not a decisive role because maritime security has a wide variety of Vice Admiral Andreas Krause Can you elaborate on the threats challenges. So it has to be dealt with in and the challenges faced by the na- a very professional and comprehensive vies worldwide? way. It needs the cooperation between That is a complicated question and civil agencies and other agencies and normally would demand a second lec- armed forces as well. ture. We are in a situation that in addi- There is a tion to the traditional threats a num- higher need for How important is the maritime ber of unconventional asymmetric domain surveillance for naval se- threats have come into our lives and collaboration curity? pose lots of challenges. They have a Maritime surveillance is one tool to wide range from migration, pollution, and cooperation achieve maritime domain awareness. terrorist attacks and so on. There is a And awareness is, in the end, some- whole variety of asymmetric threats that goes beyond thing that is based on different tools that are challenging the navies, in ad- in order then to be prepared to make dition to the traditional ones. But we the classical proper decisions. Without awareness, have to be prepared for this. cooperation you have no clear picture, without a clear picture you don’t know on what How important is the discussion of between navies basis you prepared your decisions. So, development of capabilities and in- awareness is very crucial for adequate tegration of modern technologies? decision making. I think we are in a situation, as we do acknowledge, referring to what we What are the strategies that naval just talked about, threats, and we don’t commanders are likely to explore

20 | March 2014 | Issue 506 | “In the area of maritime security, navy can play a role but it is definitely not a decisive role because maritime security has a wide variety of challenges” Vice Admiral with Nation Shield

considering the complex naval en- ern countries help in training local vironment worldwide? manpower for the region so as to I think we have to face the fact that make the region self-reliant in na- most of us are dependent on global val security? trade. We have to ensure that our soci- As you know, Germany and the “Awareness is ety’s well being will be safeguarded at UAE have a long lasting partnership very crucial for least at the current level and that our for nearly 20 years. This year we will well being is not threatened by any be celebrating our 20th anniversary of adequate decision means that can interrupt the flow of close cooperation. I think with a view our goods. on maritime environment, we share a making” As you may know, 90 percent of ex- common situation, that is, both our ported and imported goods worldwide countries are operating in confined are transported by sea. And therefore and shallow waters. Therefore we have communication or global trade. That I think to achieve proper maritime se- some specific capabilities developed in is where we stick to because we have curity is of global interest. Therefore that sector and so I would say that a learnt that is where we have to defend we have to create networks, not only key field where we can cooperate is in our interests or our well-being when one network, not only one global net- the clearing of mines in this area. challenged. So militarily I don’t think work but many networks that have that there is any initiative to widen to achieve proper maritime domain Do you plan to enhance your stra- that area currently. However, I have to awareness. And as I said, navies can tegic initiatives in the Middle East? say it is important to have a close re- play and have to play a role in that and For us, it is a long way to go. We are lationship with the GCC countries as what navies really are to exercise for currently very much occupied with well. You are very important nations is to keep and maintain all the capa- operations in the Horn of Africa re- and we will try to have a presence here bilities, material-wise, personnel-wise gion, where we, together with many also in the area on a regular basis but and education/training wise to fulfill other partners, fight one of the biggest it need not be on a permanent basis• the given mandate. challenges we currently have that is pi- racy which has proven to be capable to How can Germany and other West- interrupt or at least disturb sea lanes of

| Issue 506 | March 2014 | 21 Report “Charles de Gaulle”- French Power and Passion Ultra-modern naval flagship docks at Abu Dhabi

By Sakha Pramod It had left its home port Toulon, in the rier a strategic tool with great flexibility, south of France, in mid November for according to defence experts. a three-month operational deployment Displacing 42,500 tonnes, Charles de The enormous 261.5-me- in the Middle East. It was accompanied Gaulle can launch and recover aircraft of by two destroyers, an oil replenishment between 15- and 25 tonnes in the most tre long Charles de Gaulle vessel that supplies the needed fuel and foreboding weather conditions. Two docked at Abu Dhabi in a maritime patrol aircraft. catapults are able to accelerate aircraft to The state-of-the-art Charles de Gaulle a speed of 250km/h over just 75 metres. January 2014 on a four-day is a new generation nuclear aircraft car- She is capable of launching an aircraft stop mainly for maintenance, rier which entered active service in 2001, every 30 seconds, thus putting her air providing France with versatile capabil- wing of 20 aircraft in the air in less than logistics and rest for the crew. ity in high-level warfare at sea. She is 12 minutes. The Charles de Gaulle is named after France’s legendary leader Being nuclear-powered, the French during World War II, General Charles naval flagship can travel hundreds of France’s only nuclear aircraft de Gaulle. thousands of miles before refuelling. carrier. The freedom permitted by maritime The vessel can accommodate 40 aircraft, airspace coupled with her capability in making her the most formidable of ad- the aviation sector make the aircraft car- versaries.

22 | March 2014 | Issue 506 | Charles de Gaulle carries a comple- The CSG can ensure the four opera- ment of Dassault-Breguet Super Étend- tional functions assigned to the French “Charles de Gaulle”- French Power and Passion ard, Dassault Rafale M and E2C Hawk- armed forces – dissuasion, prevention, eye aircraft, EC725 Caracal and AS532 projection and observation. Cougar helicopters for combat search Thanks to the strike group elements and rescue, as well as Aster missles and which make up the carrier, its presence ultra-modern electronics. around the globe sends the strongest The carrier air group (CAG) aboard message - it is a formidable diplomatic Charles de Gaulle comprises units as- tool for both prevention and protection. signed to the naval air stations at Landi- The aviation assets, with their associ- visiau (Finistère), Lann-Bihoué (Morbi- ated systems and capabilities, coupled han) and Hyères (Var). with knowledge of the maritime envi- Commanded by Rear Admiral Eric ronment of all concerned, give the air- Chaperon, Charles de Gaulle and her craft carrier a resilient and robust plat- escorts comprise an imposing threat to Rear Admiral Eric Chaperon form. enemies. The carrier strike group (CSG) - se The line-up cures strategic maritime sea lanes - nota- “Charles de • Rafale Marines - these are the most ad- bly the Straits of Hormuz, Gulf of Aden vanced combat aircraft in service in France. and Red Sea. Charles de Gaulle serves Gaulle and her They can cover the broadest spectrum of as headquarters of the French Maritime operations, from attack, to anti-surface Reaction Force and Carrier Air Wing. escorts comprise warfare to reconnaissance The CAG also includes the training, • Rafale M Standard F1 – the fighter han- education and mission preparation cen- imposing threat dles counter-air missions tre plus a rescue and liaison helicopter to enemies” • Rafale M Standard F2 - carries out coun- detachment reinforced, if necessary, by ter air and land assault missions French air force and army helicopters, • Super Étendards Modernises – boast out- or those of other nations. standing handling qualities at low or me-

Charles de Gaulle at Abu Dhabi, Jan 2014

| Issue 506 | March 2014 | 23 Report dium levels and are acknowledged as highly capable attack aircraft, over land and sea, using a range of ordnance from bombs and canon to nuclear weapons • Hawkeye - unique aircraft in appear- ance and capability, employs data links to exchange tactical information. Hawkeye is also the heaviest aircraft to operate from the aircraft carrier. E-2C Hawkeye (early warning) is tailored to the safety of the naval force, the airborne air control and the guidance of strike missions. • Helicopters EC 725 Caracal - responsible for combat search and rescue • Dauphins helicopters - the aircraft carrier launch and recovery cycles day and night Naval vessels from five nations sail in parade formation Air defence destroyer Forbin Meuse can resupply three ships simulta- responsibility. Forbin entered service in 2008 and con- neously at sea which can involve the use tinues the distinguished line of ships of helicopters from her aft flight deck. Weapons bearing the name. The main role of the Charles de Gaulle’s weapons are man- destroyer is air defence. Destroyers such Nuclear attack submarine Am- aged by a Senit combat management as Forbin conduct the air battle over and ethyste system, which has the capacity to track from the sea. Nuclear powered attack submarines up to 2,000 targets. The weapon control Forbin has recently taken part in op- conduct the missions most effective in system consists of two Vigy 105 optronic eration Agapanthe in the Indian Ocean, the framework of strategic operations directors supplied by Sagem. The ship operation Harmattan off the coast of – deterrence, power projection and also has two Sagem Vampir search and Libya and missions in the Mediterra- force protection. They are fit to - han track systems. nean. dle lengthy deployments, intelligence The surface anti-air missile system, de- gathering missions and missions against veloped by Eurosam (set up by MBDA Anti-submarine destroyer Jean de maritime threats as well as play an in- and Thales), provides defence against Vienne dispensible role in protecting the carrier hostile aircraft and anti-ship missiles. The priority of this ship is to provide strike group from the submarine threat. The system uses the Aster 15 surface-to- anti-submarine protection to the carrier air missile and entered operational ser- strike group, and she also has her own Atlantique2 maritime patrol air- vice in 2002, with the first firing of the helicopter with which to combat the craft missile from the Charles de Gaulle. threat. The ship has also received -im Based ashore but designed to operate The ship is equipped with eight Nex- proved armament to act against above- over sea, the Atlantique 2 is a long-range ter 20F2 20mm guns, which fire 0.25kg water threats. anti-submarine maritime patrol aircraft. shells at 720 rounds/min to a range of A successor to the well-known Atlan- up to 8km. Replenishment tanker Meuse tique 1, the Atlantique 2 entered service Four Sagem Defense Securite Sagaie Meuse’s primary mission is to assure in 1990 with the primary mission of 10-barrel trainable decoy launchers are in- that other units of the CSG are provided gathering information on surface vessels stalled. The system fires to eight km and effective logistic support at sea by sup- and submarines at sea, which it could infra-red flares to a range of three km. plying fuel, water, food, ammunition, then attack. The aircraft’s endurance, ra- Electronic support measures include the medical supplies and other equipment dius of action and ability to detect enemy Thales ARBR 21 radar warner. The aircraft necessary to allow continued operation contacts makes the aircraft indispensible carrier is also fitted with a SLAT anti-tor- while deployed from Main Base. The to a commander in a maritime zone of pedo system developed by Euroslat•

24 | March 2014 | Issue 506 | DCI wins another study for the European Commission Défense Conseil International (DCI) won the bid “Helicopter Basic Fly- ing Training Syllabus Harmonisation Study (2 HS)” launched by the Eu- ropean Defence Agency (EDA). The study, which will be presented next June, is aiming at implementing a Eu- ropean reference syllabus concerning the ab initio training of helicopter pilots. The 2 HS project is an integral part of the pooling strategy concerning European capabilities (Pooling and Sharing) and follows other EAD-led FRENCH ARMED studies which enabled the creation of a report on European competences and needs in the field of helicopter pilot FORCES LABEL Air – DCI Mer et Terre, Sirpa - 01 47 30 31 32 Photos : © Natcom - www.natcom.fr training. The importance of this project had been pointed out during helicopter training exercises at the European level. Between 2009 and 2013, 123 helicopters, around 800 crews and 5000 support personnel were deployed in multinational exercises which took place in France (Gap), Spain, Italy, Portugal and Belgium. “We are looking forward to continuing our cooperation with the Eu- ropean Defence Agency concerning TRAINING - CONSULTING - ASSISTANCE the training of helicopter pilots” de- clared General Patrick Tanguy, Execu- tive Vice-President of DCI-COFRAS. GET MISSION READY ON “This significant and current matter requires a strong involvement of eve- ryone to search for synergies which www.groupedci.com are strengthening the European Secu- rity and Defence Policy.”

| Issue 506 | March 2014 | 25 Report Alenia Aermacchi, Boeing in new tie up Boeing and Alenia Aermacchi finalized a restructured contract for the 787

Boeing and Alenia Aermacchi, a Fin- meccanica Company, have finalized a restructured contract for the 787 Program. The contract establishes a new performance based business arrangement that will drive improved operational performance for Alenia Aermacchi and the 787 program. Based on the market success and increased production rates of the 787 program, Boeing has confirmed orders Alenia Aermacchi produces fuselage Section 44 for additional shipsets from Alenia Aer- and 46 for the 787 program macchi within the contract period. This agreement will strengthen Alenia Italy. Aermacchi relationship with Boeing pro- - April 2005 – Start of works for the re- viding stability to the industrial and busi- alization of Alenia Monteiasi-Grottaglie ness performance of Alenia Aermacchi. plant. Alenia Aermacchi is successfully pro- - April 2006 - Start-up of production viding the required performance to sup- activities at Alenia Monteiasi-Grottaglie port program rate increases that hit rate plant. 10. Alenia Aermacchi produces fuselage - May 2007 – Official opening ceremo- Section 44 and 46 for the 787 program in ny of Alenia Monteiasi-Grottaglie plant. - August 2011 – FAA and EASA cer- Grottaglie plant and horizontal stabilizers - March 2007 – First delivery of 787 tifications obtained for the Boeing 787 in Foggia. To date Alenia Aermacchi has Dreamliner fuselage sections. Dreamliner. delivered nearly 200 units. - March 2007 – First landing in Grot- - September 2011 – First Boeing 787 taglie of the Boeing 747 “Dreamlifter”, the Dreamliner delivered to the launch client Alenia Aermacchi main steps within cargo aircraft realized by Boeing specifi- ANA. Boeing 787 program: cally to transport wings and fuselages of - March 2012 – First fuselage section - June 2003 - Boeing announces its in- Boeing 787 to the final assembly lines in of Boeing 787 Dreamliner longer variant tention to launch a new aircraft first the USA. produced in Monteiasi-Grottaglie. called 7E7 and then, since 2005, 787 - April 2007 – Delivery of the first Boe- - May 2012 – First landing of the 787 Dreamliner. ing 787 horizontal stabiliser made at Ale- Dreamliner in Italy, by Monteiasi-Grot- - April 2004 - Boeing launches the pro- nia plant of Foggia. taglie. gram 787 Dreamliner announcing an or- - July 2007 - Roll-Out in Seattle, USA, - October 2012 - Alenia Aermacchi der for 50 aircraft by the Japanese ANA of the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. achieves the crucial milestone of 100 787 (All Nippon Airways). - March 2008 – Successful tests per- fuselage sections delivered to Boeing. - September 2005 - Alenia and Boeing formed in Pomigliano D’Arco at “last - February 2013 – The first fuselage sign a partnership within the 787 Dream- load” on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner hori- section of the Boeing 787-9, the longer liner program. zontal stabiliser. variant of basic 787-8, leaves from Alenia - February 2005 – Program agreement - July 2008 – Positive result of “break- Aermacchi plant in Monteiasi-Grottaglie signed between Alenia Composite (today ing” test on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Charleston (USA)• Alenia Aermacchi) and local institutions horizontal stabiliser. for the realization of the Alenia plant in - December 2009 – Maiden flight of the Monteiasi-Grottaglie, Taranto, in South Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

26 | March 2014 | Issue 506 | Globemaster III for Kuwait, Peace Eagle for Turkey Both represent first deliveries from Boeing

Custom paint design distinguishes the Kuwait C-17 from the 259 others

Boeing has delivered Kuwait’s first C-17 Boeing’s relationship with Kuwait,” said Boeing. Globemaster III airlifter, an aircraft that Nan Bouchard, vice president and C-17 “The Peace Eagle program is an ex- will expand the Kuwait Air Force’s ca- program manager. “We will support this ample of great cooperation among the pabilities in military and civilian opera- C-17 long after delivery.” Turkish government and our excellent tions, including humanitarian aid and Boeing will support Kuwait’s C-17 fleet Turkish industry teammates, including disaster relief. through the C-17 Globemaster III Inte- Turkish Aerospace Industries, HAVEL- “The C-17 meets the unique airlift -re grated Sustainment Program, a proven SAN, Turkish Airlines and MiKES,” said quirements of the Kuwait Air Force,” said multinational Performance-Based Logis- Mark Ellis, Peace Eagle program manag- Col. Abdullah Al Foudari, Deputy Com- tics program. er for Boeing. “What’s more, the aircraft mander Kuwait Air Force. “With this air- Boeing has delivered 260 C-17s, in- can be used immediately because initial lifter we can more effectively participate cluding 223 to the U.S. Air Force, and a training for mission system operators, in the operations we choose, transporting total of 37 to Kuwait, Australia, Canada, maintenance crews and pilots has been large payloads across long distances, fly- India, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, completed.” ing at high altitudes in hot climates such the United Kingdom and the 12-member Boeing delivered the aircraft to Konya as ours, and landing on short, unpaved Strategic Airlift Capability initiative of Air Base, the fleet’s main operating base. runways.” NATO and Partnership for Peace nations. The AEW&C is based on the Boeing A custom paint design distinguishes 737-700 airplane, one of the most popu- the Kuwait C-17 from the 259 others that Peace Eagle adds advanced sur- lar and reliable commercial jet aircrafts in have been delivered to customers around veillance capabilities to Turkey the world. the world. Boeing is assisting Turkey improve its Two more AEW&C aircraft are to be “When this C-17 arrives to deliver hu- self-defense capabilities with the recent delivered this year, with the fourth in manitarian aid or disaster relief anywhere delivery of the first Peace Eagle Airborne 2015. In addition to the aircraft, the Peace in the world, people in need will know Early Warning and Control aircraft. Eagle program includes ground support that the aid came from Kuwait,” said Col. The Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) segments for mission crew training, mis- Abdullah. now has advanced airborne surveillance sion support and system maintenance. “We welcome Kuwait to the global C-17 and battle management capabilities, and Turkey joins Australia and South Ko- fleet with the knowledge that this aircraft can simultaneously track airborne and rea as operators of AEW&C platforms• elevates the Kuwait Air Force’s airlift ca- maritime targets, with the first of four pabilities and also further strengthens AEW&C aircraft it has received from

| Issue 506 | March 2014 | 27 Report Taranis flight trials surpass expectations The unmanned stealth aircraft can strike with precision over a long range

The Taranis demonstrator is the result of one-and-a-half-million man hours of work

The UK Ministry of Defence (UK MOD) saries and carrying out strikes in hostile station system integration and, in April and BAE Systems have revealed that territory. 2013 taxi trials on the runway at War- Taranis, the stealthy unmanned combat Giving UK the lead in unmanned ton. The aircraft and its ground station vehicle demonstrator and the most ad- aircraft technology were then shipped from Warton to the vanced aircraft ever built by British engi- The findings from the aircraft’s flight test-range before being re-assembled neers, surpassed all expectations during prove that the UK has developed a signif- and undergoing systems and diagnostics its first flight trials last year. icant lead in understanding unmanned checks. Taranis then made a number of Taranis, named after the Celtic god aircraft which could strike with preci- high speed taxi tests in July before its of thunder, made its maiden flight at an sion over a long range whilst remaining maiden flight. undisclosed test range in August 2013, undetected. The technological advances Most advanced air system ever under the command of BAE Systems’ made through Taranis will also help the conceived test pilot Bob Fraser. The demonstrator UKMOD and Royal Air Force make de- Commenting on behalf of the industry aircraft made a perfect take-off, rota- cisions on the future mix of manned and team, Nigel Whitehead, Group Manag- tion, ‘climb-out’ and landing on its 15 unmanned fast jet aircraft and how they ing Director of BAE Systems added: “The minute first flight. A number of flights will operate together in a safe and effec- first flight of Taranis represents a major took place last year, of up to one hour tive manner for the UK’s defences. landmark for UK aviation. The demon- in duration and at a variety of altitudes Costing £185 million and funded jointly strator is the most advanced air system and speeds. The details were revealed at by the UK MOD and UK industry, the ever conceived, designed and built in the a recent briefing in London. Taranis demonstrator aircraft was for- UK. It truly represents an evolution of The Taranis demonstrator is the result mally unveiled in July 2010 but only a everything that has come before it. This of one-and-a-half-million man hours very limited number of scientists and en- milestone confirms the UK’s leading po- of work by the UK’s leading scientists, gineers have ever been given full access sition as a centre for engineering excel- aerodynamicists and systems engineers to the top secret aircraft. Initial ‘power- lence and innovation.” from 250 UK companies. The aircraft up’ or ground testing commenced later About the size of a BAE Systems Hawk has been designed to demonstrate the in 2010 at BAE Systems’ military aircraft aircraft, Taranis has been designed and UK’s ability to create an unmanned air factory in Warton, Lancashire followed built by BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, the system which, under the control of a hu- by a comprehensive and highly detailed Systems division of GE Aviation (for- man operator, is capable of undertaking programme of pre-first flight milestones merly Smiths Aerospace) and QinetiQ sustained surveillance, marking targets, including unmanned pilot training, ra- working alongside UK MOD military gathering intelligence, deterring adver- dar cross section measurements, ground staff and scientists•

28 | March 2014 | Issue 506 | NYPD signs deal for Four Bell 429s The helicopters will be used for airborne patrol The Bell 429 delivers exceptional speed, range, hover performance and enhanced safety margins with a fully-integrated glass cockpit, NYPD currently has three Bell 412EPs in service advanced drive Bell Helicopter has announced it had NYPD since 1948 when it delivered a signed an agreement with the New York Bell 47, the first Bell helicopter to be system and best- Police Department for four Bell 429 used as part of an airborne law enforce- helicopters. The aircraft will be used for ment team. Since then, Bell Helicopter in-class WAAS airborne law enforcement patrol, serving has strived to provide innovative prod- the citizens of New York City and sur- uct solutions and the best customer navigation and rounding jurisdictions. The NYPD cur- support and service to maintain its val- IFR capability rently has three Bell 412EPs in service ued, long-standing relationship with the for a variety of missions ranging from NYPD. search and rescue at sea to gathering The Bell 429 delivers exceptional seven passengers intelligence and combating terrorism. speed, range, hover performance and - First helicopter certified through the Delivery of the NYPD’s new Bell 429s is enhanced safety margins with a fully- MSG-3 process, resulting in reduced likely to be complete in 2015. integrated glass cockpit, advanced drive maintenance costs for operators “We are honored to count the NYPD system and best-in-class WAAS naviga- - Spacious cabin with 204 ft/ 5.78 m of among our law enforcement customers tion and IFR capability. The Bell 429 has usable volume, wide 60 in/152.4 cm side and we give our sincere thanks for their more cabin space than any other light doors, optional rear clam-shell doors ongoing trust in Bell helicopters,” said twin helicopter, with flat flooring and - Glass cockpit with two/three multi- Danny Maldonado, Bell Helicopter’s ex- seating for seven passengers and one function displays, dual digital 3-axis au- ecutive vice president of Sales and Mar- flight crew. Wide 60 inch side doors and topilot and an integrated electronic data keting. “We take great pride in continu- optional rear clam-shell doors provide recorder ing to provide New York’s finest with the quick and easy access for flight officers - Exceptional flight performance with reliable aircraft their missions demand when every second counts. 150 kts/278 kph maximum cruise, 411 so they can serve and protect their com- nm/761 km maximum range at VLRC, munity.” Standard Specifications: and Hover OGE at 11,282 ft/3,439 •m Bell Helicopter has been a part of the - Accommodation for one pilot plus

| Issue 506 | March 2014 | 29 Report IDEX 2015 gets overwhelming response Ninety percent allocated space sold out 13 months ahead of time

Saleh Al Marzooqi, IDEX CEO IDEX showcases the very latest in technology and innovation

The International Defence Exhibition will be the best yet and with 90 percent and Conference (IDEX LLC), an AD- of exhibition space sold out so early on, “Exhibitors NEC Group company, has announced clearly the market does as well,” he added. that 90 percent of available exhibition IDEX 2013, which took place in Feb- continue to value space has already been reserved by ex- ruary, was the most successful edition in the strength hibitors for the IDEX 2015 edition. the event’s history, with 1,112 exhibiting “The level of interest shown in IDEX companies from 59 countries and over of IDEX as a 2015 is remarkable. We are currently 80,000 visitors. Doubling in size from the witnessing the highest demand for ex- previous edition, the Naval Defence Ex- strategic platform, hibition space in the event’s two decade hibition (NAVDEX) ran alongside IDEX history and the enthusiasm expressed by 2013 and hosted 80 exhibitors. showcasing the industry for next year’s showcase fur- IDEX is held under the patronage the very latest ther qualifies IDEX as the world’s leading of HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al joint defence exhibition,” said Saleh Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and sup- technology and Marzooqi, Chief Executive Officer, IDEX ported by HH Mohammed Bin Rashid LLC. Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE innovation that is “Evidently, exhibitors continue to value and Ruler of Dubai, and HH Sheikh Mo- the strength of IDEX as a strategic plat- hammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown currently shaping form, showcasing the very latest tech- Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Su- nology and innovation that is currently preme Commander of the UAE Armed the modern shaping the modern defence industry. Forces. defence industry.” Though proactive engagement with Organized by ADNEC in coordination stakeholders and a genuine commitment with the UAE Armed Forces GHQ and to excellence, IDEX has evolved in line Tawazun, IDEX 2015 Strategic Partner, with industry demand and is globally IDEX will take place at Abu Dhabi’s Na- recognised for doing so. As organisers tional Exhibition Centre from the 22nd- we firmly hold the belief that IDEX 2015 26th February 2015•

30 | March 2014 | Issue 506 | IDEX 2015 gets overwhelming response Ninety percent allocated space sold out 13 months ahead of time Report Lockheed Martin bags $22m Saudi contract The deal is to provide test and repair capabilities for Apache helicopters provement over the Legacy system, increasing standoff ranging for U.S. Forces while providing aircrews with greater resolution for pilotage and targeting, enhancing situational awareness. Designed for two-level field maintenance, M-TADS/PNVS will reduce U.S. Army operation and support costs by 50 percent over the 40-year system life. More than 1,200 systems have been delivered to U.S. Army and international customers, with production of additional systems planned through January 2015. M-DSA The Modernized Day Sensor Assembly (M-DSA) is the next sensor moderniza- The M-TADS/PNVS system provides Apache attack helicopter pilots with long-range, precision tion of the M-TADS/PNVS system. The engagement and pilotage capabilities lower M-TADS turret contains the tar- Lockheed Martin received a $22 million ability and maximizes Apache mission geting system, which has both day and contract from the U.S. Army to provide effectiveness.” night sensor assemblies. The M-DSA Modernized Target Acquisition Designa- The M-TADS/PNVS system provides incorporates updated Laser Rangefinder tion Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M- Apache attack helicopter pilots with Designator, TV Sensor, and Laser Spot TADS/PNVS) Special Repair Activities long-range, precision engagement and Tracker components, elements of which for the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation pilotage capabilities for mission success were designed in the 1970s. The objective Command’s Apache attack helicopters. and flight safety in day, night and adverse is to modernize the entire DSA system Under this three-year contract, Lock- weather missions. Forward-looking in- to enhance performance and address ob- heed Martin will provide tools and test frared sensors provide enhanced image solescence, as well as to increase the M- equipment to maintain components of resolution that enables Apache aircrews TADS/PNVS ability to fully accommo- the M-TADS/PNVS system. The Royal to prosecute targets and provide situ- date weapons now in production. Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command ational awareness in support of ground will receive in-country support begin- troops outside detection ranges. Lock- Performance Based Logistics ning in the first quarter of 2014. The -pe heed Martin has delivered more than The U.S. Army initiated a Performance riod of performance under this contract 1,200 M-TADS/PNVS systems to the Based Logistics (PBL) contract for M- extends through 2017. U.S. Army and international customers. TADS/PNVS in 2007, which continues “Saudi Arabia is the second inter- The Modernized Target Acquisition to provide exceptional value today. PBL national customer to establish an M- Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision enhances system affordability and ena- TADS/PNVS in-country Special Repair Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS) system is the bles a supply availability rate of over 95% Activity,” said Mike Taylor, M-TADS/ advanced electro-optical fire control sys- through efficiencies in supply chain man- PNVS international and fleet support tem that AH-64D/E Apache helicopter agement, depot-level support and supply director at Lockheed Martin Missiles pilots use for targeting and pilotage in and retrograde infrastructure, including: and Fire Control. “Providing test and day, night and/or adverse-weather mis- spares planning, procurement, repairs, repair capabilities for international cus- sions. Fielded in 2005, M-TADS/PNVS maintenance, modifications and inven- tomers greatly increases supply avail- provided immediate performance im- tory management of fielded systems•

32 | March 2014 | Issue 506 | Lockheed Martin bags $22m Saudi contract The deal is to provide test and repair capabilities for Apache helicopters Report

Sagem exhibited new systems at Defexpo 2014 Systems for the armed forces’ most demanding missions works and civil infrastructures. Sigma 30N: This new version of the Sigma 30 laser gyro navigation system is purpose-designed for artillery applications demanding high precision and robustness. The Sigma 30N’s high performance is based on the integration of digital ring laser gyros with a large pe- rimeter. It plays a key role in the firing accuracy of the French army’s Caesar guns, proven in operation. The Sigma 30 family is in service with Indian artillery units and several NATO forces. Epsilon 20 land navigation system, and Sigma 20M gyro-compass for na- Hammer SBU-54, final laser guidance version of the AASM modular val applications: Both of these systems air-to-ground weapon. In ‎addition to the laser sensor, Hammer SBU-54 use a breakthrough inertial technology, integrates an autonomous ‎guidance system MOST system the hemispherical resonator gyro (HRG) patented by Sagem. The Epsilon 20 land At the Defexpo India 2014 international intuitive C2. Furthermore, its open ar- navigator covers the requirements of defense show in New Delhi held in Feb- chitecture facilitates the integration of supply vehicles, geo-information and ruary, 2014, Sagem (Safran) showcased other equipment, such as binoculars, satcom applications. The Sigma 20M a range of systems and equipment de- aiming sights, C2 applications, etc. gyro-compass is intended for demand- signed to meet the most demanding MOST (Mât Optronique de Surveil- ing naval applications. It meets military needs of today’s armed forces: intelli- lance Terrestre): This is an optronic mast standards and complements the laser gence, long-range precision strikes, sur- for land surveillance. Operated from a gyro-based Sigma 40 family, the leader veillance, border protection, high-inten- vehicle or shelter, MOST provides pano- in its market. sity combat and guerrilla warfare. ramic surveillance capacity under ar- AASM Hammer SBU-54 Laser mis- Sagem exhibited several systems for mored protection. It calls on the high sile. This version of the AASM (Arme- the first time at Defexpo 2014. performance of its main sensor, the JIM ment Air-Sol Modulaire) modular Soldier modernization system: LR long-range multifunction infrared air-to-ground weapon features a laser Sagem produces the FELIN (Fantassin binoculars, mounted on the top of a tel- seeker in addition to the inertial and à Équipements et Liaisons Intégrés) in- escopic mast. GPS guidance offered in the standard tegrated equipment suite for the French PatrollerTM tactical drone: Patrol- version. With a range exceeding 60 km, army, which has already taken delivery ler reflects Sagem’s long experience with the AASM Hammer is an agile weapon of these systems for 14 regiments. Based tactical drones, especially nine years that can be fired largely off-axis, day or on this experience, Sagem is developing of continuous operation of its Sperwer night, under any weather conditions, a new, more highly integrated and cus- system in Afghanistan. It is fitted with including at low altitude. Sagem has tomized solution for infantry soldiers. Sagem’s own Euroflir high-resolution supplied high-performance optronic This innovative, compact, modular and optronic pod, a receiver to track mari- and navigation systems for a number of wireless solution calls on scalable com- time traffic and other sensors, especially defense programs in India, including ar- munications and command technolo- a Comint package to eavesdrop on and mored vehicles, artillery, surface vessels gies. Its C4I component features the locate communications. Its ground sta- and submarines, helicopters and combat latest-generation IP MANET radio and tion is interoperable with military net- aircraft•

34 | March 2014 | Issue 506 | Sagem exhibited new systems at Defexpo 2014 Systems for the armed forces’ most demanding missions “Military Training and Education” Strategic Building Capacity for Modernization and Uncertainty Military training and education improve the capabilities of military personnel in their respec- Perspectives tive roles and responsibilities. Due to the high degree of readiness required in the military, each individual must be proficient in both technical skills (for equipment) and decision-making skills (for operations on the battlefield); they must also be both physically and mentally fit to accomplish their duties. Training improves technical proficiency and physical fitness; education strengthens decision-making capacity and mental fitness. Quality military education and training ensures continuous improvement and best defense of the nation. Most militaries match training and education to an individual’s duties. Primary training provides basic information and prepares entry-level personnel to use techniques necessary to be an effective service member. After primary training, many service members undergo advanced training, focused more on assigned specialties. In advanced training, more sophisticated military technology and the use of specialized equipment is often taught. Warfare constantly evolves so military training must be continuous to ensure technical skills remain current. Military training typically includes two broad categories: common training for all, such as learning to use new communications software, and technical skills training for a focused number of people, such as learning C-17 maintenance techniques. Employing Apache helicopters, Mirage 2000 and F-16E/F aircraft and THAAD missile systems on the modern battlefield requires very sophisticated levels of individual training to ensure people’s skills are of the highest standard. In a very different way, military education is required to develop doctrine and tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) that permit the cohesive employment of units in combat. However, later in a military career, military education also must include more critical thinking-focused education to develop mental agility and the ability to deal with highly uncertain, potentially life-and-death oriented, complex decision- making situations. Advanced military education helps senior-level personnel deal with the uncertainty By: Dr. John R.Ballard of modern conflict and to hone the decision-making abilities required to lead effectively during modern Dean of National Defence operations. An added benefit of such education is relationships developed among senior officers who learn to trust each other and work effectively side-by-side in coalitions due to the insight shared in advanced College military schools around the world. [email protected] Because of the need for sophisticated strategic thinking skills, many countries, like the UAE, have sepa- rate military educational systems, beginning with academies that offer college degrees in a variety of subjects for junior officers. Higher-ranking officers typically have further educational opportunities in their specialties, and later at Staff and then War or Defense Colleges very senior officers develop the habits of mind required to deal with the most complex national security concerns. Along with the United States, Great Britain and China, the UAE is one of only a handful of nations that have had the foresight to create and conduct National Defense College programs to educate the whole of the government concerning international challenges and strategies for enhancing national prosperity. A Brigadier and a Sergeant in the same command might both be working on common skills training at the same time, but the Brigadier may have only a general idea of the technical skills that his subordinate needs to carry out his specific duties, and the Sergeant may never have to deal with the complex international crises that demands decisions from the Brigadier, but both benefit from a modern system of military education and training. Military education and training programs will add much to the knowledge base of the nation with compulsory national service. Such programs could also serve as a model for a variety of other professional education and training regimens in the knowledge-based society of the future UAE. Regardless, military education and training will always remain crucial strategic enablers for the nation•

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Report Northrop Grumman: Flying High Maritime Unmanned Aircraft Surpasses 10,000 Flying Hours

Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Demonstration (BAMS-D) aircraft RGW 90 Family The Northrop Grumman Corporation altitudes. RecoillessRGW 90 Grenade Family Weapon 90 mm Recoilless Grenade Weapon 90 mm built unmanned demonstrator aircraft “BAMS-D has The Navy is also using BAMS-D to HEAT/ HESH • Anti Structure • Area Denial used for maritime surveillance missions understand how to best use the new sur- HEAT/ HESH • Anti Structure • Area Denial by the U.S. Navy surpassed 10,000 com- been extremely veillance capabilities for the MQ-4C Tri- bat flying hours supporting intelligence- ton UAS. Currently under development, gathering missions in the Middle East. successful in Triton uses an entirely new sensor suite The Broad Area Maritime Surveil- providing a optimized for a maritime environment. lance Demonstration (BAMS-D) aircraft “We’ve designed Triton to carry sen- are currently flying 15 missions a month strategic picture sors that can monitor large ocean and and allow fleet commanders to identify coastal areas with a 360-degree field of RGW 90 HH RGW 90 AS and track potential targets of interest to carrier and view,” said Mike Mackey, Triton pro- RGW 90 HH RGW 90 AS using a specialized suite of surveillance gram director with Northrop Grum- sensors. amphibious battle man. “Coupled with anti-ice/de-ice ca- “BAMS-D has been extremely suc- groups” pabilities and some structural strength cessful in providing a strategic picture to improvements, the system will operate carrier and amphibious battle groups as in a variety of weather conditions while they move through areas where we need providing a greatly improved surveil- more awareness,” said Capt. James Hoke, lance picture to fleet commanders.” Triton program manager with Naval Air safety of the fleet.” The Navy’s program of record calls Systems Command. “The BAMS-D air- Based on the Global Hawk unmanned for 68 Triton UAS to be built. North- craft started a six-month deployment in air system (UAS) designed for land sur- rop Grumman is the prime contractor 2009 to demonstrate a maritime surveil- veillance, the BAMS-D systems were for the program and is using two test lance capability. Since then, they have modified to work in a maritime envi- aircraft to develop Triton’s capabilities continued to be used and have truly ronment. The aircraft regularly fly -mis through 2016• found their role in helping secure the sions more than 24 hours long at high www.dn-defence.com www.dn-defence.com 38 | March 2014 | Issue 506 | [email protected] Designed for mission [email protected]

Anzeigen_DINA5_Juni_2013.indd.indd 1 17.07.13 09:15 Anzeigen_DINA5_Juni_2013.indd.indd 1 17.07.13 09:15 Northrop Grumman: Flying High RGW 90 - A family of hand weapons for universal use Dynamit Nobel Defence is a global leader cial warhead, a combination of the HESH when it hits the target so that the shaped Maritime Unmanned Aircraft Surpasses 10,000 Flying Hours in shoulder-launched anti-tank weapons and the HEAT warhead. This makes the charge can have the full armor-piercing ef- for infantry use together with other mili- RGW90 an ideal weapon system for infan- fect. tary products such as specialised warheads try and special units in MOUT or asym- The single-purpose shaped-charge war- for different applications, weapon stations metric warfare scenarios. The RGW90 can head of the RGW90 penetrates 500mm ar- and reactive armor. engage hardened targets such as field shel- mor steel. This makes the RGW90 suitable The target of the development of ters, sand bag bunkers, sniper positions or for lateral fighting. The warhead weighing RGW90, was to have a high-precision, anti-tank positions successfully. 2.5kg is also suitable for efficient combat compact and high-efficiency dual mode It can also fire through concrete or brick against fortified shelters, entrances to base- infantry weapon whose Maximum weight walls and fortifications behind which ments or machine gun positions. To acti- was less than 10kg. RGW90 was equipped the opponent is seeking shelter. This is vate the HESH warhead of the RGW90 the with a 90mm diameter warhead to ensure achieved with a 90mm warhead which the spike remains in the warhead and is not sufficient armor steel piercing performance soldier can easily set to HESH or HEAT extended. If HESH mode is active, con- while saving weight. This infantry weapon mode before firing. If for engaging a target crete or brick walls can be penetrated or has the same 1.5x magnification optical the soldier requires armor piercing effect, holes opened in them. The performance sight and firing mechanism as the smaller he simply pulls out a spike from the front of the weapon makes the RGW90 a very RGW60. RGW90 is also designed as a dis- of the RGW90 warhead. effective weapon system commensurate posable weapon, has been made for effec- The extended spike ensures sufficient with the threat in local and urban warfare tive ranges up to 400 metres and has a spe- stand-off for the shaped-charge warhead and asymmetric threats of all kinds• RGW 90 Family RecoillessRGW 90 Grenade Family Weapon 90 mm Recoilless Grenade Weapon 90 mm HEAT/ HESH • Anti Structure • Area Denial HEAT/ HESH • Anti Structure • Area Denial

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Anzeigen_DINA5_Juni_2013.indd.indd 1 17.07.13 09:15 Anzeigen_DINA5_Juni_2013.indd.indd 1 17.07.13 09:15 Report Evolving With the Battlefield Oshkosh L-ATV responds to an urgent need for protected, highly mobile light vehicles Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Oshkosh Defense has built upon the success of the TAK-4 system to redefine off-road mobility for light vehicles as well. The Oshkosh TAK-4i™ intelligent independent suspension system delivers more than 50 centimetres of independent wheel travelon the L-ATV to traverse rugged landscapes while maintaining a comfortable ride for the vehicle occupants.The TAK-4i system also enables the L-ATV to shift power to the wheels that are in contact with the ground to provide full control and manoeuvrabil- ity on dangerous terrain. The Oshkosh L-ATV provides unprecedented levels of off-road mobility and protection in a The L-ATV uses a high-performance lightweight vehicle. Duramax engine to deliver a power-to- weight ratio and torque that enable ve- As the nature of warfare changes, mili- Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle hicle operators to better navigate chal- taries in the Middle East and around the (L-ATV) tofill this gap and deliver un- lenges like deep desert sand and steep world are seeking light vehicles that can precedented levels of protected mobility inclines. keep pace with operational demands. for a light vehicle. The Oshkosh L-ATV Unpredictable threats that can occur has been selected for the current phase Designed for Growth anywhere and anytime have become the of the U.S. Joint Light Tactical Vehicle In addition to its next-generation sus- norm, which has forced tactical vehicles (JLTV) program to replace a portion of pension system, the L-ATV uses a prov- to take on the design qualities previously the U.S. military’s aged HMMWV fleets. en multi-faceted crew protection system only found on highly protected combat to protect vehicle occupants from im- vehicles. At the same time, light vehicles Mobility Redefined provised explosive devices (IED) and must provide greater off-road mobility Oshkosh Corporation was founded on other threats. The vehicle’s armored cap- to ensure forces can traverse rugged ter- technologies to provide off-road capable sule can accept multiple scalable armor rain and can take alternate routes when vehicles in 1917, and today the company configurations and is optimized for pro- the mission calls for it. maintains the most advanced off-road tection, weight and mobility. Traditional soft-skinned light vehicles mobility for both commercial and mili- An optional Oshkosh ProPulse® die- – many of which are now decades old – tary vehicles across all weight classes. In sel-electric hybrid powertrain also has are proving insufficient for the demands the last decade, the company’s TAK-4® been developed, integrated and tested in of modern military operations because independent suspension system has be- the L-ATV. This gives militaries a pow- they lack the protection and perfor- come the gold standard for heavy, me- ertrain option that can be readily imple- mance capabilities needed for today’s dium and light tactical wheeled vehicles mented to maximize the vehicle’s effi- most prevalent threats. Efforts to up- that are required to operate off-road. ciency through improved fuel economy, grade aging vehicle fleets with solutions The TAK-4 system has been installed on up to 70 kW of exportable power –– and such as add-on armour have diminished more than 20,000 military vehicles, in- lower life-cycle costs• vehicle performance, off-road mobility cluding Oshkosh MRAP All-Terrain Ve- and reliability. hicles (M-ATV) supplied to the United Oshkosh Defense developed its Light States, the United Arab Emirates and the

40 | March 2014 | Issue 506 | Evolving With the Battlefield Joint feasibility studies launched for Combat Air Systems Oshkosh L-ATV responds to an urgent need for protected, highly mobile light vehicles The move by France and UK is a major step in bilateral military ties Dassault Aviation has welcomed the decision by the President of the French Re- public, François Hollande, and the British Prime Minister, David Cameron, concerning the future combat air system. The decision led to the signing by the French Defense Minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, and his British counterpart, of a letter of intent which formalizes the launch of joint feasibility studies in the field of unmanned combat air systems (UCAS). It is considered a major step forward in nEUROn combat UAV demonstrator Franco-British military aeronautical cooperation. It also bolsters the national investments Dassault Aviation said: “This launch by The move, which follows on from the made in recent years, notably in the nEU- the French and British authorities is con- Lancaster House Treaties (November ROn combat UAV demonstrator. tributing to the development of the com- 2010), gives a new dimension to the joint As leader of the French team, Dassault bat air systems sector and is paving the studies already undertaken in this field: Aviation has always supported its gov- way for the future in this strategic field.” Dassault Aviation and BAE Systems, as ernment’s efforts to launch an ambitious In France, this work will help maintain leaders of the project, have worked, to- Franco-British programme, designed to technological expertise in defense aero- gether with their partners Safran, Rolls- lay the foundations for the future Euro- nautics at a world-class level. It will even- Royce, Thales and Selex, to ensure the pean fighter aircraft. tually benefit the entire industrial fabric, success of this ambitious R&T program. Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of including SMEs. RAFALE: Getting more versatile The RAFALE has successfully com- the wings, the RAFALE is the only fighter veritable “force booster”, the RAFALE is a pleted its first test flights in a new heav- aircraft in the world capable of carrying tool for rationalizing armies. ily-armed configuration, comprising six 1.5 times its own weight. Its “omnirole” RAFALE, already has a unique range of air-to-ground precision AASM Hammer capability responds to the needs of coun- configurations, including the unique abil- missiles, four medium and long range tries requiring, at a controlled cost, an ity to strike deeply, with two Scalp cruise air-to-air missiles from the MICA family, operational and versatile tool capable of missiles and three 2,000 liter fuel tanks, as two very long range METEOR missiles, fulfilling all missions more effectively, used by the French armed forces during as well as three 2,000 liter fuel tanks. whilst mobilizing fewer resources. Two Operation Harmattan in Libya in 2011. This preliminary work, self-funded by RAFALE aircraft represent the same po- Thanks to this new technical perfor- Dassault Aviation is conducted in col- tential as six MIRAGE 2000 class aircraft. mance, Dassault Aviation is again dem- laboration with the Direction Générale This new configuration, unmatched onstrating, a few days after being awarded de l’Armement (the French Defense Pro- in the versatility and firepower it repre- the contract for the F3-R standard by the curement Agency) and will eventually sents, has been made possible thanks to French Minister for Defense, Mr. Jean- lead to a complete clearance of the flight the open architecture of the aircraft de- Yves Le Drian, that the RAFALE is part envelope. signed from the outset to perform all of of a continuous improvement process to By increasing the capabilities of its four- the missions previously assigned to seven meet users’ requirements• teen hard points, including eight under different types of aircraft in France. As a

| Issue 506 | March 2014 | 41 Report VBCI - Wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicle Combines excellent ballistic and mine protection with high tactical and strategic mobility VBCI is a new 30-ton plus wheeled in- lent ballistic and mine protection with 12.7mm remotely operated weapon re- fantry fighting vehicle (8x8) (IFV) in high tactical and strategic mobility (can spectively. VBCI’s crew includes two mass production intended to replace be airlifted in A400Ms). It has an oper- men and nine infantrymen in a large the former FVI tracked French Army’s ating range of 750km and a top speed internal volume of 13m3 fully compat- AMX-10P tracked vehicles. Its role is above100km/hr. VBCI is also highly ible with ‘Datacentric’ systems such as to transport infantrymen to the combat scalable through its modular armour the French “FELINE”. VBCI is provided area providing a high level of protection and has a high growth potential that will with an information and command sys- and combat support and also support allow it to be continuously scaled to the tem (ICS) connecting it to the command Leclerc type battle tanks, in demanding threat. Add-on armour kits providing center and to friendly forces (the Nexter environments such as urban and desert protection against IEDs and RPGs can Systems SIT v1) while the CPV is sized areas. It was developed jointly by Nexter be added in particular. to accommodate a two-man crew and Systems and Renault Trucks Defense. Two versions of the vehicle are cur- the operators of its regiment ICS (EADS VBCI, in adopting an 8x8 configura- rently available: infantry fighting vehicle RIS for France). tion, is a breakthrough with the tradi- (IFV) and command post vehicle (CPV) VBCI’s platform and its open archi- tion of tracked IFVs combining excel- armed with a 25mm gun turret and a tecture also provide a number of possibilities for integrating new equipment or developing additional versions, including vehicles armed with 40 to 120mm guns. Last year Nexter has launched the development of new variants in support of its export strategy for the platform. Recent trials with three different Middle East Nations have confirmed the performance of VBCI in the toughest of desert conditions. The French acquisition contract is for 630 vehicles by 2015 (520 IFVs and 110 CPVs). Nexter Systems has already produced more than 400 VBCI to the French Army since 2008. Besides the hundreds of vehicles produced annually for France, the assembly line is ready to substantially increase the production rates to meet export contracts. Three regiments have been fully equipped to date and VBCI saw active service in 2010 in Lebanon and Afghanistan where they were able to demonstrate their full operational capability in actual combat. The first month of 2013 has seen the deployment of VBCI in Mali as part of the French’s Recent trials with three different Middle East Nations have confirmed the performance Army expeditionary operation• of VBCI in the toughest of desert conditions

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ESY14_annonce Nation Shield.indd 1 16/04/13 09:43 Report UAE to Invest $10 Billion in 10 Years in Homeland Security The 2014 ISNR will run from1-3 April at ADNEC Abu Dhabi ISNR Conference and Exhibition (ISNR Abu Dhabi, 2014), stressed that home- The UAE land security is a top priority for the UAE, in light of the social and economic spending on development and growth witnessed by the country. “The UAE investments in airport security is security constantly reflect our quest to overcome the challenges and achieve se- estimated to reach In its 2013-2014 annual report, the U.S. curity and safety for our community and $57.7 million Department of Commerce’s Interna- our visitors,” indicated Major General Al tional Trade Administration published Kutbi. by 2015, with a a recent study on security and safety “The 2014 International Exhibition resources. According to the study, the for Security and National Resilience view to increase UAE is set to double its spending on represents an important opportunity to homeland security from $5.5 billion to meet the increasing need to develop so- investment more than $10 billion in the next 10 phisticated surveillance programs, and on homeland years. to reduce the risks to our security and Moreover, the study showed that the our safety. It will also provide the perfect security, economic UAE spending on airport security is es- platform for Emirati officials to review timated to reach $57.7 million by 2015, the best practices and strategies offered development and with a view to increase investment on by international safety and security ex- homeland security, economic develop- perts,” added Major General Al Kutbi. rapid population ment and rapid population growth, to The ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014 is expect- curtail regional unrest and the increased ed to attract 400 exhibitors from more growth complexity of potential threats. than 25 countries. It will play host to The 2014 International Exhibition 15,000 recognized senior security, safety for Security and National Resilience and risk prevention professionals from and address emerging global homeland (ISNR), which will run from1-3 April, across the Middle East. This year’s edi- security challenges, and highlight the 2014 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhi- tion of ISNR Abu Dhabi will also bring necessary security-related preventive bition Centre (ADNEC), will discuss together representatives of government measures• the results of the study extensively. The bodies, exhibitors and buyers; offering ISNR will cover three main platforms: UAE government decision-makers the homeland security and risks preven- opportunity to meet with top security tion; critical infrastructure security; and industry professionals and exhibitors, information security. ISNR Abu Dhabi and obtain solutions to meet their spe- will also be collocated with 2 new launch cific needs in the area of safety and secu- events, namely; the Fire and Emergency rity under one roof. Middle East (FEME) Exhibition; and the It is noteworthy that the 2014 In- Occupational Safety and Health Middle ternational Exhibition for Security and East (OSH ME). National Resilience will be preceded by Major General Staff Dr. Obeid Al the International Conference on Secu- Kutbi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of rity Challenges, on Monday, the 31st of Abu Dhabi Police and Chairman of the March, 2014 at the Armed Forces Offic- Higher Organizing Committee of the ers Club. The Conference will discuss

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Summit Sponsors Defence Pathway Sponsor Interview ‏Egyptian military chief hails close ties with UAE Egyptian national security is connected with the security of UAE

‏by Staff Major/ Yousuf Haddad ‏Editor-in-chief,Nation Shield

‏Egyptian Armed Forces chief of staff, LIEUTENANT GEN- ERAL SEDKI SOBHI, has stressed the close ties between the UAE and his nation. He says that the UAE’s economic and political support during this period of challenges and change during and following the June 30 Revolution will never be forgotten by Egyp- tians.

‏In an exclusive interview with the powers – Eastern and Western – as it Nation Shield magazine, Lt. General attempts to diversify the sources of ar- Sobhi also emphasized that Egyptian ‏The armed forces maments for its armed forces. national security is intertwined with will always that of the UAE. ‏What were the major subjects and ‏The Egyptian military chief stressed support citizens issues discussed with the UAE that the Egyptian armed forces have armed forces senior officials during achieved, in collaboration with his by protecting your visit? country’s police force, major suc- ‏Egyptian national security is connect- cesses in fighting terrorism, including Egyptian national ed with the security of the Arabian on the Sinai, and that terrorist cells Gulf and the UAE, hence the impor- have been uprooted by using state- security tance of the discussions of ways to of-the-art means across the spectrum, strengthen and develop joint relations thereby bringing about security and in military cooperation, including stability. mutual qualification of military offic- ‏He also indicated that Egypt is open ers, military training and exchange of in its military relations to all major expertise.

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HH The UAE President receiving Egypt President Adli Mansour

stations, build commercial service compounds in new residential cities, as well as schools, youth hostels, city squares and sports stadia. ‏They also construct bread production compounds, provide medical services for armed forces personnel, their families and civilians in military hos- pitals and outpatients departments, and develop and expand highways.

‏We understand the volume of strategic challenges faced by the Egyp- tian Armed Forces at present. Can we know the progress achieved in counter-terrorism operations in Si- nai Peninsula? Do you expect that terrorists will be exterminated in HH Mohamed bin Zayed in a meeting with Marshal Al Sissi this vital region? ‏The Egyptian Armed Forces have ment in the country. To this end, they ‏The Egyptian Armed Forces have vast experience and extensive ex- utilize the potential of their different achieved, in collaboration with the pertise in civil service - what are bodies, particularly, the National Ser- Civil Police, major successes in fight- the most important lessons that can vice Projects Organization, General ing terrorism in Sinai, using all state- be derived from your experience in Services Organization of the Armed of-the-art means, ways and machin- this field? Forces Engineering Authority. This is ery, and are able to exterminate those ‏The armed forces provide their ser- to, for example, make foodstuff prod- terrorist cells in order to restore secu- vices for the civilian sector to help ucts available to prevent monopolies rity and stability in the country. carry out comprehensive develop- and stabilize prices, construct service

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and coasts and combating smuggling and various methods of infiltration.

‏How do you see the likely evolution of mutual relations between the UAE and Egypt? Is military cooperation progressing in parallel with cooperation in other areas? What are the current cooperation plans? The‏ UAE is a sisterly country, and its strong stand and infinite political and economic support of Egypt in the current critical stage is at a historic period in time that will never be forgotten by Economic Development is associated with security and stability Egyptians. They are all grateful to the UAE’s political, diplomatic and eco- ‏Is there any tendency for the Egyp- ‏The Egyptian Armed Forces played nomic support of the June 30 Revolu- tian Armed Forces to diversify the an important role in responding to tion. sources of armaments in the future the demands of the Egyptian people ‏The excellent relations between the through cooperation with countries on June 30, 2013 – how do you see governments and people of the two such as Russia and China? the future role of the forces? countries were established by the late ‏Egypt is open in its military relations to ‏The role and tasks of the Armed Forces Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan all major powers. It attempts to diver- are specified as per the Constitution. and subsequently supported strongly sify sources of armaments for its armed Thus, the responsiveness by the Egyp- by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin forces from the various Eastern and tian Armed Forces to the demands Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE President. Western militaries. of the people was an inevitable situa- These relations include military coop- ‏Cooperation with any country doesn’t tion dictated by national interests and eration. We are currently working to- aim to replace relations with any other protection of the country. The armed gether to promote and develop many nation. Besides the diversification of the forces will always support citizens by fieldsf o cooperation. sources of weapons, we focus on arms protecting Egyptian national security and equipment we possess and which and dealing with any interior and for- ‏You would know that the UAE has we o attempt t enhance. eign challenges and threats. They will decided to put introduce manda- also support civil authorities in vari- tory military service. What are ‏Will the Egyptian Armed Forces see ous projects to enhance the country’s the major advantages of this in changes in training? development. the light of your experience in the ‏Training is the main task of the armed Egyptian Armed Forces? forces during peacetime. We have an- ‏What is your view of the challenges ‏National military service is a duty of nual training plans in all areas of the faced by Egypt, especially from the every citizen due to its effective and armed forces to maintain combat effi- military viewpoint, and how they positive role in refining the skills ciency and high and constant fighting will be met? of young men in various fields and readiness of our armed forces. Train- ‏The main challenges are to keep com- training them to observe discipline ing is formulated and executed on the bat efficiency and readiness through and bear the great responsibility of basis of potential armed forces’ mis- continued training and preparation defending their homeland and its in- sions and assessment of challenges plans, which should not be affected by tegrity. The military service enriches and threats to maintain realize secu- the additional missions undertaken by the character of the youth and this as- rity and safety and to bolster stability the armed forces at present, in addi- sists when they return to the civilian and enhance development. tion to the defense of Egyptian borders sector.

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Lt.General Sedki Sobhi in interview with Chief- Editor ‏The defense industries sector in to clearly point to the amazing results the forces, Egypt and its stability. The the UAE has witnessed great pro- and public rallying for the approval of Egyptian military intends protecting gress in recent years. Therefore, the constitution to which we hope the the nation from penetration and in- what is your opinion on what has world will react positively regarding formation warfare. It follows proce- been achieved? What is your feel- the situation in Egypt as it currently dures enabling it deal with all threats ing concerning the future of this stands. and challenges, especially city warfare. sector in the UAE and other Arab It pays special attention to protecting countries? ‏Has Field Marshal Abdel Fattah Al- critical targets in the country. The‏ defense industries sector in the Sisi made up his mind about nomi- UAE has witnessed great progress re- nating himself for presidency? What ‏Recent years have witnessed the cently. This drives towards achieving is the role of the military in support- emergence of non-conventional integration in defense industries and ing his possible decision to nomi- threats and asymmetric warfare transfer of technology which meets nate? which have made training fighters the requirements of the armed forces ‏Field Marshal Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s to face such threats an operational of both countries. I feel it is a highly nomination is a personal decision. He necessity. What is the priority in this promising sector. will determine if he feels it is in the area? interests of the Egyptian people. The ‏The task undertaken by the armed ‏Are you worried about the attitudes media has reported that he has raised forces during the past three years to of certain countries, including major the matter with the Supreme Council free the public will and achieve secu- powers, concerning what is taking of the Armed Forces. Appropriately, rity and stability has been an excep- place in Egypt? the Supreme Council has left to him tional one. We will continue until the ‏Egypt is a pivotal country in the Mid- with the freedom of choice. end of parliamentary and presiden- dle East. What is taking place in Egypt ‏How do you regard the evolution tial elections and restoring the police is followed closely by major powers. of the modern warfare theories, and forces to a level where they can face However, the attitudes of some of what is the role of militaries in the age and handle all internal threats and those powers have disregarded the of fourth-generation warfare? dangers. people’s will which vital - to remove a ‏The political and military leader- ‏Training plans will be adopted to fascist religious rule. No doubt, these ship of Egypt recognizes the tools enable forces to encounter various powers see the real position about and mechanisms of non-conventional changes and threats. Performance will what is taking place inside the coun- warfare, such as fourth- and fifth- also be upgraded in light of lessons try and the Egyptian people’s rejection generation warfare. It takes the meas- learnt and expertise gained• of violence and terrorism. I would like ures that prevent any plans that target

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52 | March 2014 | Issue 506 | ‏The National Military Service Law Towards Building the Future Generation ‏‏‏‏A great addition that strengthens the Federal Structure and supports the spirit of affinity and loyalty ‏‏ ‏The Bill for National Military Service ‏‏Experts and specialists ‏Last month, the Cabinet approved bill agree that the enthusias- for national services and reserve, within the framework of the leadership’s aware- tic public welcome for the ness of the importance of citizens’ participation in the duty of defending their National Military Service homeland. The bill will now be passed to Law in the UAE again high- the Federal National Council (FNC) for debate. His Highness Sheikh Moham- lights the unique political med bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler integration and solidarity of Dubai , valued the directives of His between the people and the Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE President, may Allah Leadership. This welcome protect him, which emphasize that the reflects an overwhelming defense of the country and its independ- ence is a sacred duty of every citizen. public desire to express He said, “The national military service instills the values of belonging and loy- love and loyalty to both the alty in young people and imbues them Homeland and the wise with the spirit of order, discipline and sacrifice so that they should be able to Leadership. In this issue, serve their country in the best way.” “I say to my sons: Young men, you have the Nation Shield journal big responsibility to preserve what we highlights the subject of have achieved. You are the leaders and protectors of the present and future, and the National Compulsory we will support you.” Military Service Law, which ‏This law will require all men who have finished secondary school or are aged consolidates the spirit of between 18 and 30 to undergo military training.The training will be optional for loyalty and dedication and women.The training would include mil- helps to build the Future itary exercises, and those enlisted in the Armed Forces would receive ad- Generation. ditional security training.Emiratis who had finished secondary school will have By: Editorial Board to serve nine months, while those who

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had not will serve two years.The reserves mainly: will consist of those who have completed The tasks of the •Supply the Military with new blood their national service and military per- by building a base of human reserve for sonnel who have finished their time in armed forces defensef o the nation. theArmed Forces. ‏•Support security and stability by ‏Working Emiratis will not be exempt. are not limited promotion of the contribution of the While serving in the military, time will to training and Military to the development plans and be added to end of service and pen- its role in building the national human sion benefits.All training will be held at combat missions resources. Armed Forces centers. ‏•Experts agree that the Armed Forces are capable of leading the development ‏Public and official Welcoming vation of civilizational gains that have process and defending it, and providing Reception been achieved thanks to God and to the human, administrative and planning ‏Many had welcomed the news since it our wise Leadership as embodied in His expertise they need. was announced, and the various pub- Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al ‏•The national military service instills lic and formal circles expressed their Nahyan, the UAE President, may Allah in the national young generations the support of the law. Observerssaid that protect him, his brother His Highness values of rights and duties, and helps the National Military Service Law has Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Mak- them to translate the value of loyalty to opened an exceptional window for the toum, UAE Vice President, Prime Min- real action in the interest of the nation. expression of tremendous potential that ister and Ruler of Dubai, their brother ‏•The national military service plays a seeks to serve the nation with love and Their Highnesses Members of the Su- crucial role in building character in an esteem of the homeland and its prudent preme Council, Rulers of the Emirates, important stage of the lives of young Leadership. In this context, academic, and His Highness General Sheikh Mo- men. educational, military and security lead- hammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown ‏•The tasks of the Armed Forces are erships in the UAE have lauded the di- Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme not limited to training in weapons and rectives of the wise leadership about the Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. combat missions. The evolution of their Law of National Services and Reserve, tasks in modern times has made them and highlighted the importance of this ‏Deep Strategic Dimensions and integrated educational institutions that law after approval by the FNC, as it rep- Interests contribute to comprehensive develop- resents a quantum leap in the progress ‏It may be indicated that the National ment, peace-keeping duties and provi- of national action in the UAE. It boosts Military Services Law realizes several sion of humanitarian aid. the role of young people in the preser- objectives for the nation and its future, ‏•Militaries adopt a set of principles

54 | March 2014 | Issue 506 | in their action that help young men to motes self-awareness and enlightens security training. Emiratis who had get rid of selfishness, and teach them to young people about strategic issues that finished secondary school will have to work within a team and to possess the are o important t their homeland. serve nine months, while those who had spirit of participation. ‏•The National military service invests not will serve two years. The reserves ‏•Enlisting in the ranks of our Armed the extra social energy of young people will consist of those who have completed Forces helps to realize social aims that and directs it in the interest of the na- their national service and military per- are highly important for the future of tion. sonnel who have finished their time in the nation. It integrates them under one ‏•The National military service sup- the Armed Forces. flag, one banner and one loyalty, and ports the abilities of our Armed Forces ‏Working Emiratis will not be exempt. dissolves regional and geographic affini- through the position of a general mobi- While serving in the military, time will ties for the sake of loyalty to the country. lization system of reserve forces. be added to end of service and pen- ‏•The Armed Forces imbue their per- sion benefits. All training will be held at sonnel with the feelings of national ‏Conditions of the National Mili- Armed Forces centers. pride, self-confidence and leadership. tary Service ‏•The implementation of national mili- ‏This law will require all men who have ‏Conscription Over History tary service provides our Armed Forces finished secondary school or are aged ‏Conscription is the compulsory enlist- with human resources of reserve forces between 18 and 30 to undergo military ment of people in some sort of national and strengthens the position of the UAE training. The training will be optional for service, most oftenmilitary service. Con- as a power of stability and security in the women. The training would include mil- scription dates back to antiquity and Gulf and Middle East. itary exercises, and those enlisted in the continues in some countries to the ‏• The National military service pro- Armed Forces would receive additional present day under various names. The

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Some GCC countries are considering drafting a legislation for compulsory military service modern system of near-universal national conscription for young men dates to the French Revolution in the 1790s, where it became the basis of a very large and powerfulmilitary. Most Euro- pean nations later copied the system in peacetime, so that men at a certain age would serve 1–3 years on active duty and then transfer to the reserve force. ‏In China, the State of Qin instituted universal military service following the registration of every household. This allowed huge armies to be levied, and was instrumental in the creation of the Qin Empire that conquered the whole of ChinaC. in 221 B ‏Britain introduced conscription for the first time in 1916 (halfway through World War I) and abolished None were assigned to combat roles un- istration in 1975, but President Jimmy it in 1920, and reintroduced it again in less they volunteered. By 1943 women Carter reinstated that requirement when 1939 on the outbreak of World War II. It were liable to some form of directed la- the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. remained in force until 1960. bour up to age 51. During the Second Selective Service registration is still re- ‏In all, 8,000,000 men were drafted, as World War, 1.4 million British men vol- quired of all young men although the well as several hundred thousand wom- unteered for service and 3.2 million were draft has not been used since 1973. en. The introduction of conscription in conscripted. Volunteers comprised 20% ‏As of the early 21st century, many May 1939, before the war began, was of the Army, 40% of the Royal Navy, and states no longer conscript soldiers, rely- largely due to pressure from the French, 50% of the Royal Air Force. ing instead upon professional militaries who emphasized the need for a large ‏In the United States, conscription, also with volunteers enlisted to meet the de- British army to oppose the Germans. called “the draft”, ended in 1973, but mand for troops. The ability to rely on Starting in early 1942 unmarried women males between 18 and 25 are required such an arrangement, however, presup- age 19–30 were conscripted. Most were to register with the Selective Service Sys- poses some degree of predictability with sent to the factories, but they could vol- tem to enable a reintroduction of con- regard to both war-fighting requirements unteer for the Auxiliary Territorial Ser- scription if necessary. President Gerald and the scope of hostilities. Many states viceTS) (A and other women’s services. Ford suspended mandatory draft reg- that have abolished conscription there-

56 | March 2014 | Issue 506 | necessitate some form of compulsory service. Nevertheless, in June 1991, the Minister of Defense and Aviation de- clared that no conscription was needed because the rush of volunteers some- times exceeded the capacity of training centerso t absorb them. ‏Summing up ‏Despite all debates about the different nature and forms of warfare, and the spread of the so-called Fourth-Genera- tion warfare, asymmetric war and small combat groups against the decline of the role of large armies, all experiences still prove that there are new roles for armies fore still reserve the power to resume it partners has not adopted such a concept that are not less important from the during wartime or times of crisis. yet. strategic view-point than their historical ‏Since the establishment of the king- roles. Therefore, it would be incorrect to ‏The GCC Countries dom of Saudi Arabia, the Saudis have consider military service as something ‏Recently Qatar announced that it is relied on volunteers to fill the ranks of that belongs to the past. Armies are still mulling a law, which would require all the services. On several occasions, Saudi the real embodiment of security for na- Qatari men between the ages of 18 and officials have indicated that a system of tions. We would cite in this context the 35 to serve a compulsory period in the conscription would be introduced. A historic saying of the late Sheikh Zayed military service. The law is currently a military draft has, however, never been bin Sultan Al Nahyan that ‘Man is the draft but would be implemented once instituted, presumably because it would dearest wealth owned by the nation.’ All authorities sanction it. be bitterly unpopular, difficult to en- law, regulations and initiatives express ‏Another GCC country, Kuwait, is said force, and liable to introduce unreliable this percept and consider individuals the to be considering drafting legislation elements into the military. The intended basis of our real progress and prosperity calling for compulsory military service. radical increases in the size of the army in all domains• Saudi Arabia, the largest of the GCC and the National Guard would seem to

| Issue 506 | March 2014 | 57 Researches Vital role of missile defense systems Rogue states could fit missiles with weapons of mass destruction

The stakes are high - countries must be able to detect a missile launch, track an incoming missile or warhead, and then intercept it. Ballistic missiles have become a serious threat to international security.

Missiles are fast, travelling up to 15,000 mph. They can cover long distances, with the most advanced missiles reach- ing into space and traveling over the North Pole to hit targets. Because they are expensive and can carry only small payloads, rogue countries are more likely to outfit them with weapons of mass destruction. There are several overlapping systems to stop missile attacks. STSS-D satellites Stopping a missile attack begins with detecting a launch. Space-tracking and surveillance system-demonstrator (ST- SS-D) satellites plays an important role in this. The Missile Defense Agency’s space tracking and surveillance system-demonstrator program is a research and development capability for the ballistic missile defense system that can detect and track ballistic missiles and other cold objects in space. STSS-D consists of two satellites car-

58 | March 2014 | Issue 506 | rying sensor payloads in a low-Earth or- oil-drilling vessel, was designed for ex- bit. Raytheon developed the sensor pay- Stopping a ceptional stability in high winds and Vital role of missile defense systems loads for the two STSS satellites under storms. Measuring 240 feet wide and contract to Northrop Grumman, prime missile attack 390 feet long, the vessel includes a pow- contractor for the STSS-D program. The er plant, bridge and control rooms, liv- STSS-D payloads are able to detect in- begins with ing quarters, storage areas, and enough frared and visible light. floor space and infrastructure to - sup The STSS-D spacecraft demonstrate detecting a port the X-band Radar. the value of space-based sensors to mis- The X-band Radar itself, which sits sile defense. Since they were launched launch on top of the floating platform, is the in 2009, the STSS-D sensor payloads largest, most sophisticated phased array, have demonstrated the ability to detect electro-mechanically steered X-band ra- missile launches and track targets from Early warnings also come from the SBX, dar in the world. boost phase into midcourse, acquire and a nine-story-high radar mounted on a The SBX component was developed track short range air-launched targets, converted oil drilling platform. It is the under the direction of the Boeing Com- track multiple targets simultaneously, world’s largest X-band radar. pany. communicate with missile defense com- The SBX platform that it sits on stands mand and control systems, and provide more than 250 feet high and displaces AN/TPY-2 radar “launch on remote” cueing information more than 50,000 tons. It consists of a The AN/TPY-2 radar, a mobile radar to US Navy ship defenses before the semi-submersible oil production plat- mounted on a semi truck chassis, pro- ship itself acquired the target. form topped with the XBR. vides warning from sites on land. The The Raytheon-built sensors on STSS- XBR is the primary payload on the first step in defeating a ballistic missile D satellites can spot multiple missile semi-submersible platform supporting that has been fired is “seeing” it. And launches and beam the information to the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense that’s where Raytheon’s AN/TPY-2 X- ships and interceptors. phase of the Missile Defense Agency Band radar comes in. A critical element Ballistic Missile Defense System. in the Ballistic Missile Defense System, Sea-based X-Band Radar (SBX) SBX’s floating platform, a modified AN/TPY-2 continually searches the sky

SM-3 Block 1B interceptor is launched from the USS Lake Erie

| Issue 506 | March 2014 | 59 Researches for ballistic missiles. Once it detects a missile, it acquires it, tracks it, and uses its powerful radar and complex com- puter algorithms to discriminate between threats and non-threats. Depending on the needs of the warfighter, the AN/TPY-2 radar can be deployed in two different modes. In forward-based mode, the radar is po- sitioned near hostile territory, and acquires ballistic missiles in the boost (ascent) phase of flight, shortly after they are launched. It then tracks and dis- criminates the threat, and passes critical information required by decision makers to the command and control battle management network. SM-3 Launch When the AN/TPY-2 radar is deployed in terminal mode, the radar’s job orbit, consists of two tethered, 74-me- Aegis is to detect, acquire, track and discrimi- tre helium-filled aerostats connected to The Lockheed Martin-developed Aegis nate ballistic missiles in the terminal mobile mooring stations and a commu- Combat System is the world’s premier (descent) phase of flight. The terminal- nications and processing groups. The naval surface defense system and is mode AN/TPY-2 also leads the termi- aerostats fly as high as 10,000 feet above the foundation for Aegis Ballistic Mis- nal high altitude area defense ballistic sea level and can remain aloft and op- sile Defense. Aegis can simultaneously missile defense system by guiding the erational for up to 30 days. One aerostat attack land targets, submarines, and THAAD missile to intercept a threat. carries a surveillance radar with 360-de- surface ships while automatically im- gree surveillance capability; the other plementing defenses to protect the fleet JLENS aerostat carries a fire control radar. against aircraft and missiles. Raytheon also makes airborne equip- The Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense ment that can detect missile launches, Upgraded Early Warning Radars (BMD) system is the primary sea-based including airborne infrared sensors Upgraded early warning radars are component of the US missile defense and the joint land attack cruise missile building-sized radars based in Califor- system. defense elevator netted sensor system nia, Alaska, the United Kingdom and The central component of the Lock- (JLENS), a radar system carried by teth- Greenland. They and the AN/TPY-2 ra- heed Martin-developed Aegis Combat ered airships. dar provide tracking information out to System is the SPY-1 radar, the most JLENS, an affordable elevated, per- 3,000 miles. widely fielded naval phased array ra- sistent over-the-horizon sensor system Working together, these systems pro- dar in the world. The Aegis system and uses a powerful integrated radar system vide detailed information about a mis- SPY-1 radar provide the US and allied to detect, track and target a variety of sile’s type, trajectory and possible target. nations with advanced surveillance, threats. This capability better enables They can also help identify a warhead if anti-air warfare and missile defense ca- commanders to defend against threats it is accompanied by decoys. pabilities. including hostile cruise missiles, low- Aegis is also the weapon system of flying manned and unmanned aircraft, Interception choice for the navies of Australia, Ja- tactical ballistic missiles, large caliber The United States and its allies use over- pan, Norway, the Republic of Korea and rockets, and moving surface vehicles lapping layers of long-range, mid-range Spain. The 100 Aegis-equipped ships such as boats, SCUD-launchers, auto- and short-range interceptors to shoot in service around the globe have many mobiles, and tanks. down missiles and incoming warheads years of at-sea operational experience A JLENS system, referred to as an at a variety of altitudes. and have launched more than 3,800

60 | March 2014 | Issue 506 | missiles in tests and real-world opera- sea for persistent and reliable detection. tions. Aegis can The next planned BMD evolution will Aegis BMD uses the mobility of Ae- combine air defense and missile defense gis-equipped cruisers and destroyers simultaneously functionality into a single integrated air to permit intercepts during the ascent, attack land and missile defense system. midcourse and descent phases, as well as providing surveillance support to targets, Standard Missile-3 other elements of the Ballistic Missile The Standard Missile-3 releases a small, Defense System (BMDS). submarines, and non-explosive “kill warhead” that Currently, 27 Aegis BMD-equipped smashes into missiles in space. The SM-3 warships have the certified capability surface ships is a defensive weapon used by the US to engage ballistic missiles and perform Navy to destroy short- to intermediate- long-range surveillance and tracking range ballistic missiles. The SM-3 de- missions, as well as an additional four stroys incoming ballistic missile threats ships in the Japanese Maritime Self- The current Aegis configurations -en by colliding with them, a concept some- Defense Force. The US Navy plans to able the Missile Defense Agency and US times described as “hitting a bullet with procure seven new Aegis-equipped Navy to defeat more sophisticated bal- a bullet.” The impact is the equivalent of destroyers, and has also identified one listic missile threats. The BMD signal a 10-ton truck traveling at 600 mph. additional Aegis Ashore system for processor is a commercial-off-the-shelf The US is developing a land-based modification to perform ballistic missile adjunct signal processor using open ar- version of Aegis that can be deployed in defense. chitecture standards. The configuration Eastern Europe. Raytheon is also devel- Aegis BMD-equipped ships use hit- also includes an open architecture BMD oping advanced versions of the SM-3. to-kill technology to intercept and computing suite that improves overall Raytheon is also expanding the capa- destroy short- and medium-range system capabilities and enables future bilities of its sea-based Standard Mis- ballistic missiles. Additionally, Aegis insertion of additional off-the-shelf sile-6 to defend against ballistic missiles BMD-equipped ships provide surveil- products, third-party components, and in the last phase of their flight. Deployed lance and tracking of intercontinental turn-key solutions. on cruisers and destroyers, SM-6 will ballistic missiles and work with other The Aegis BMD 4.0.2 configuration provide joint force and strike force com- BMDS elements to provide advance enables the Navy to quickly defeat so- manders fleet air defense against fixed- warning for the defense of the nation, phisticated ballistic missile threats by in- and rotary-wing aircraft, unmanned deployed US forces and allies. tegrating sensors from space, land and aerial vehicles, and land-attack anti-ship cruise missiles in flight, over sea and land. SM-6 has also been selected to fulfill the US Navy’s sea-based terminal role and will provide defense against ballistic missiles in their terminal phase of flight, succeeding the SM-2 Blk IV missile. The initial version of the SBT is to enter service around 2015, with a subsequent version to enter service around 2018• April issue: Ground-based midcourse Photo/ Ref: www.raytheon.com www.lockheedmartin.com www.boeing.com The Sea Based X-band radar is the largest X-band radar ever constructed

| Issue 506 | March 2014 | 61 Techniques Bushmaster is a brute Protected mobility vehicle can operate independently in remote environments

“With over 800 Bushmaster variants delivered to the Australian De- fence Force and the Netherlands armed forces, Bushmaster is operationally combat-proven, highly capable and affordable”

62 | March 2014 | Issue 506 | The Thales Bushmaster, a highly- mo bile, ballistics, mine and improvised explosive device blast-resistant protected mobility vehicle, has safeguarded and saved lives in numerous incidents during warfare. These include offensive operations, ambushes and roadside bombings in- volving IED, FSP and RPG attack. It comes with a range of field upgradeable protection packages depending on the specific threat and terrain. Bushmaster can carry up to 10 soldiers (including driver) and operate independently in remote environments. Operational deployment with Austral- ian forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, and Dutch forces in Afghanistan, has suc- Bushmaster family of Vehicles cessfully demonstrated the vehicle’s capabilities. support package demonstrates the cus- Bushmaster has an established fam- tomer’s trust in Thales to deliver and ily of modular armoured vehicles offer- Bushmaster maintain an effective capability over ing high levels of protected mobility for can carry up several years. combat, combat support and combat service support troops across a diverse to 10 soldiers Design and Protection range of mission profiles including Bushmaster provides a unique level of troop movement, command and con- and operate protection and survivability through trol, engineer support, and ambulance its mobility, monocoque, vee-shaped variants. independently armoured hull, and passive and active The Bushmaster’s large internal vol- protection measures. The armour-pro- ume within its monocoque body has in remote tected monocoque protects against the open architecture that can be easily environments blast of claymore, anti-tank mines, anti- adapted to meet multi-role requirements personnel mines, mortars, improvised even in the field. Externally, Bushmaster explosive devices and has a range of has been designed with a modular ap- mission flexibility and operational sus- ballistic protection kits. The shaped hull proach allowing reconfiguration, and tainability. deflects the blast. simplicity of repair with high levels of Wire cutters are installed on the roof inter-changeability between variants. Jamaica buys 12 Bushmasters on both sides of the vehicle to protect Indeed, Jamaica recently bought 12 soldiers exposed above the roofline. Proof of performance Bushmasters. The vehicles are all troop The fuel and hydraulic tanks are located With over 800 Bushmaster variants de- carrier variants equipped with Thales’s outside the crew compartments to mini- livered to the Australian Defence Force SOTAS M2 communication system, and mise fire risk. and the Netherlands armed forces, deliveries start next year. The contract A 270l drinking-water tank is in- Bushmaster is operationally combat- also includes a five-year support pack- stalled under the floor of the crew com- proven, highly capable and affordable. It age. The Bushmasters are ideally suited partment, contributing to crew safety in offers greatly enhanced protection, mo- for both internal security and humani- the event of a landmine explosion. The bility, mission performance, reliability, tarian operations. The inclusion of the armour protected seating provides addi-

| Issue 506 | March 2014 | 63 FAST FACTS Techniques Overall length: 7,180 mm Width: 2,480 mm Overall height: 2,650 mm Max road range at gross vehicle weight: 800 km Track: 2,100 mm Wheelbase: 3,900 mm Crew: Up to 10 (incl driver) Configuration: 4 x 4 full time Speed: Cruise 100 km/h

Transmission Six forward speeds, one reverse and convertor lock-up.

Engine Caterpillar 7.2L six-cyl turbocharged and air- to-air after-cooled diesel. Power: 300hp@2,400rpm Torque: 1166 Nm@1,440 rpm

tional protection against spinal injuries. Supportability Bushmaster is unique with its four Bushmaster offers the following range of Thales offers a range of program support coil independent suspension system that protection: tailored to meet the exact requirement can move quickly over long distances - Range of ballistic protection against of the customer and includes admin- by road and manoeuvre at speed across multiple hits from ballistic projectiles istration of logistic support contracts, country. and shell fragments to the occupant and management of logistic support ar- It has a high power to weight ratio; engine power pack compartments rangements, and provision of user and sustained highway speed of over 100 - Significant mine blast protection any- technical documentation for its entire kp/h full-time four wheel drive; selecta- where under vehicle including wheel fleet. ble differential locks front, centre and stations This may also include embedding rear; high ground clearance and wheel - Protection against fragment shaped field service representatives into for- size combined with a push-button con- projectiles and side blasts from impro- ward placed units, based on a high level trolled central tyre inflation system; vised explosive devices of major commercial off the shelf com- critical angles for off-road mobility; and - Space-to-mount NBC system ponents. In theatre, operational logistic optional run flat tyre inserts to ensure - Space to mount and operate a remote support is provided via an extensive mobility, even with damaged tyres. weapon station global network of service entries and - Field upgradability and retrofit ability field service representatives. Flexibility are key design requirements of protec- This includes the supply of mainte- The Bushmaster’s large internal volume tion system kits. nance parts and provision of on-site within its monocoque body has open - Additional armour can be mounted to support, including 24/7 technical advice architecture that can be easily adapted the hull of the vehicle. and engineering support. to meet multi-role requirements even in

64 | March 2014 | Issue 506 | equipped with a remote weapon station, armed with a 5.56 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun. A light cannon can also be fitted. The ballistic protected - win dows can be fitted with optional shoot- ing ports. The Bushmaster can be also armed with three pintle mounted system for 5.56 mm or 7.62 mm machine guns. Lockers can be replaced with additional ammunition and arms or fuel and water tanks to extend the operational radius. The crew seating can be reconfigured to accommodate operational requirements. Propulsion Thales Bushmaster is transportable in C-130 Hercules aircraft for rapid deployment The Bushmaster is motorised with a Caterpillar turbocharged six-cylinder the field. Externally, Bushmaster’s FOV monality which reduces the training and engine which produces up to 300hp at have been designed with a modular ap- logistics footprint. 2,400rpm. It provides a power-to-weight proach allowing reconfiguration, and - Bushmaster ambulance - protected ratio of 16kW/t and governed maximum simplicity of repair with high levels of patient transport and medical support cruise speed of 100km/h. The engine is interchangeability between variants. vehicle coupled to a transmission system pro- The vehicle’s unique long-life mono- - Bushmaster dual cab - cargo area at viding six forward speeds, one reverse coque-armoured hull, combined with the rear of the chassis and convertor lock-up. globally available and sustainable com- - Bushmaster ISTAR - intelligence sur- mercial off-the-shelf driveline compo- veillance target acquisition and recon- Bushmaster cabin nents, result in high reliability and avail- naissance vehicle The cabin, with 1,415mm headroom, is ability. It also brings about, low operating - Bushmaster IED - detection and road fitted with eight face-to-face ergonomi- cost per mile and low lifecycle costs. cleaning vehicle against IED Bushmas- cally-designed seats with full four-point ter single cab - cargo area at the rear of harness seat belts. There is a personal Variants the chassis, utility variant vehicle weapons storage area, mission equip- In 2008, Thales launched the Bushmas- - Bushmaster Fire King - purpose-built ment storage, radio suite intercom and ter single cab armoured combat support fire-fighting vehicle. It offers the world’s split air-conditioning system to each vehicle. This variant can carry 4,000kg only crew survival module in the event seat. load on its rear tray and has a cruising of the vehicle being engulfed in flames, The cabin is fitted with three roof speed of 100km/h and maximum range plus unrivalled protection and mobility hatches with locking handles to provide of 800km. compared to commercial fire fighting protection against ambush and an alter- In 2009 an additional variant was vehicles native escape route. The vehicle is trans- added to the range – a dual cab that has portable in C-130 Hercules aircraft for been down-selected for the UK MoD’s Weapon mounts rapid deployment in forward areas of operational utility vehicle systems re- There are up to three weapon mounts operation• quirement. for Bushmaster including one remote The Bushmaster family of vehicles is weapon station. The main gun ring or Ref / Photo credit : Thales & Australian available in a range of variants including RWS is capable of mounting 12.7 mm Department of Defence troop transport, ambulance, direct fire, machine guns or 40 mm AGLs. mortar, engineer and command for ap- plication in combat and combat support Armament roles. They share a high level of com- The standard Thales Bushmaster is

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