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Armed Forces coincides with the ‘Year of Zayed’, in which the UAE celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul. This consolidates our feelings of loyalty, pride and gratefulness to the founding leader, who had a great vision and long-term The Year of Zayed planning to build a unified and modern armed forces. Despite the difficulty of this task, which faced many obstacles, the and Armed Forces determination of the founding leader, his sincere and strong will and his constructive cooperation with his brothers the rulers of the emirates helped conquer the difficulties and Unification establish the modern armed forces that reinforced the strength of the nascent state of the Union. The ‘Year of Zayed’ and the ‘Unification of the Armed Forces’ together constitute an By: important opportunity to revive the legacy of the late Sheikh Staff Lieutenant Colonel / Zayed. He was the initiator of a unique school of national values Yousef Juma Al Haddad and principles that represents a renewed inspiration for all the Editor in Chief people of the nation. [email protected] The honourable image of our Armed Forces, 42 years after the resolution of its unification, and the growing confidence and appreciation of it by many countries of the world as one May 6 marks the 42nd anniversary of the of the region’s best professionally trained and armed armies, unification of our Armed Forces, a national would not have been possible without the unlimited support historic occasion, which has a great place of our wise leadership. This support has been provided in the heart of every member of the Armed through the sound scientific preparation of the human capital Forces and the whole nation. It was the true as the mainstay of any modern armed forces, as well as the beginning of the journey of development continuous efforts to modernise and develop the Armed Forces and modernisation of our Armed Forces at by supplying it with state-of-the-art weapons and providing all levels and branches. Today, the institution world-class military training. All these have helped to improve has become a striking force that is armed and the efficiency, capabilities and readiness of our Armed Forces. trained in accordance with the latest training On this national occasion, which is dear to all of our hearts, we systems and military equipment to protect offer a tribute to the lives of the heroes of our Armed Forces national achievements and contribute to who were martyred in the field of duty, in defence of the peace-making in the region and the world at truth and legitimacy, and who upheld the principles of the large. permanent UAE values. We pray to the Almighty God to have The 42nd anniversary of the unification of our mercy on our martyrs. We also want to convey a message of appreciation and gratitude to the valiant heroes of our Armed Forces who are stationed in Yemen, participating in the process of restoring hope as part of the Arab coalition forces. They are the best examples of sacrifice and redemption so that the UAE flag may remain soaring high in the fields of honour and duty. Issued By UAE Armed Forces. Established In August 1971.

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UAE Pavilion at DSA 2018 a Cig Tuccess The UAE national pavilion at the 16th Defence Services Asia (DSA) Exhi- bition and Conference that ended in Kuala Lumpur recently stood out in terms of excellence of organisation and the high quality technology and services offered by the participating entities.

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The UAE Pavilion featured exhibitors Al Fattan Ship Industry said that the ited to building of steel ships, offshore from the wide spectrum of the UAE de- participation at the expo has helped and on-shore services, manufacturing, fence industry, displaying innovative his company link up with major players fabrication, repairs, and maintenance of ‘Made in UAE’ products and services in its segment. Al Fattan Ship Industry’s vessels. The company is registered under spanning land, air, naval and security in- main yard is located in Al Sadr Port, Al the category of Higher Corporation for dustrial sectors. UAE Pavilion enjoyed a Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, with an area of Special Economic Zones. lot of high profile visits, which enhanced more than 200,000 square meters and Alkurbi said the company showcased the participation of its members. has multiple length of berths. Its com- search and rescue vessels at the DSA. Mesfer Nasir Alkurbi, General Manager, mercial activities include but are not lim- “We have other fast patrol boats as well. 7

The participation has given us more vis- over a one-week, two-week, three-week, in line with the leadership’s vision of ibility and has enabled us to meet many or over a number of weeks. These cours- economic diversification for a more sus- delegations. We hope to have fruitful re- es can be full-time or part-time. tainable future. “Our model here is sin- sults from these contacts and would be “Rabdan Academy exchange program gle window. We support investors with keen to participate in other events also.” me allows for a student enrolled in Rab- industrial real estate and any service to Abdulla Omar Baslaib, Student Servic- dan Academy to study for one semes- support their operations,” Al Nahdi said. es and Registration Manager, Rabdan ter at a partner institution. And we are Al Yah Satellite Communications Com- Academy said it was good to be part of currently working closely with Virginia pany (Yahsat) is a private joint stock com- the UAE pavilion and it was a very useful Commonwealth University.” pany that is fully owned by Mubadala, experience. Eng. Faiz Saleh Al Nahdi, Chief Execu- the investment arm of the Government Rabdan provides future class multi-disci- tive Officer, Tawazun Industrial Park said of Abu Dhabi. Mubadala’s commercial plinary learning environment of choice his company is a flourishing address strategy is fundamentally built on long- for the continuing development and earmarked to serve regional and inter- term, capital-intensive investments that integration of safety, security, defence, national defence and security industry deliver strong financial returns. Hamad emergency preparedness, and crisis while working towards creating com- Al Tair, Vice President, Yahsat said: “Since management professionals. plete clusters around these sectors. With being incorporated in 2007, we have Abdulla said: “Rabdan Academy pro- an impressive infrastructure designed implemented extensive research and vides a selection of short courses de- and implemented primarily for defence, interaction with customers to design signed for professional development of and located between Abu Dhabi and the region’s first multi-purpose satellite personnel working in the safety, security, Dubai, Tawazun Industrial Park is playing system consisting of two satellites and defence, emergency, and crisis manage- a crucial role in the economic diversifica- related ground infrastructure. ment sector. Depending on your chosen tion of the UAE as a world-class destina- “Our first-hand understanding of the areas of study, we offer short courses tion for strategic manufacturing sectors, specific market requirements in the re- 8 ISSUE 556 MAY 2018 Events

Abu Dhabi Aviation provides aviation offshore oil support and other services worldwide gion has enabled us to develop custom- Simulator Training. This Training Center ised satellite solutions for the govern- will serve training requirements of all of ment as well as the commercial sector in The UAE Pavilion its clients in the UAE and MENA region. the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Central This facility is also set to develop to an and South West Asia.” featured international hub for Helicopter and Al Tair said: “At DSA our main objective Fixed wing training for type ratings on as a UAE company in the space segment exhibitors different aircraft. was to showcase our capability to play- from the wide “The manufacturers could recommend ers from other regions. We have met this facility to their clients for their train- with numerous delegations and poten- spectrum of the ing requirements. Clients in the Middle tial clients to discuss future projects with East could reduce the cost of approach- them. UAE defence ing other European facilities. The Fixed “The UAE pavilion provided great expo- Wing Simulators will commence opera- sure and opportunities to connect with industry tion shortly. “ clients from different sectors.” Mansoor said this exhibition had sev- Mansoor Al Qubaisi, Senior Project wide and in particular for the Emirate eral avenues to give more exposure to Executive, Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA), of Abu Dhabi’s oil and gas production the Aviation Industry. He thanked the which provides aviation offshore oil companies. In addition, the Company sponsors for this opportunity, adding, support and other services worldwide also provides VVIP passenger trans- “We hope to find new customers and was also happy with the participation. portation services including Helicopter multilevel expansion for the company.” ADA is the largest commercial helicop- and Fixed Wing Business Jets, Search & Fahad Abdulrahman Eisa, Senior Man- ter operator in the Middle East, operat- Rescue for the UAE, crop spraying, aerial ager, Business Development, Abu ing 54 aircraft including 50 helicopters construction, seismic support, and fire Dhabi-based Caracal, the Middle East’s (15 AW139, 1 AW109, 22 Bell 412, 12 Bell fighting in Europe and third party main- leading original equipment manufac- 212) and 5 fixed wing (DHC-8-200 DHC- tenance support. turer (OEM) and small arms producer, 8-300 DHC-8-400Q). Mansoor said: “Abu Dhabi Aviation said it was not the first time that Cara- The company provides aviation offshore has constructed fully functional, state- cal was attending DSA. “We are proud to oil support and other services world- of-the-art building, to facilitate Flight be here to work with our partners and 9

NIMR vehicles represent a good fit for customers in the region, partic- ularly regarding the tough topogra- phy and rain forest terrain found in much of southeast Asia sister companies in the UAE pavilion,” rugged and stable in adverse conditions Fahad said. like mud, sand etc. The assault rifle will “Our portfolio includes the latest tech- be manufactured in India at MKU’s pro- nology 9mm striker-fired combat pistol, posed facility in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Giving day-to-day coverage to all 9mm submachine gun (SMG) in stan- under the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the the companies exhibiting in the dard, compact and suppressed versions, Indian government and will be offered UAE pavilion was the Nation Shield three tactical rifle platforms and three to the Indian Army for their require- magazine, the official journal of the UAE Armed Forces modular sniper rifles. These weapons ments. We have also participated in a are all of original design and have been big tender there where we have reached delegations to visit us and the interac- developed in house for use by civilians the commercial stage,” Fahad said. tions were very useful.” or professional law enforcement and Khadija El Kontar, Business development Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Com- military operators,” Fahad said. Executive, Darwish Bin Ahmed & Sons pany’s (ADNEC) stand within the UAE Fahad said Caracal was started in 2007. Co. L.L.C was upbeat about her experi- pavilion at DSA, showcased the Interna- “All our products are already in service. ence at DSA. The Darwish Bin Ahmed & tional Defence Exhibition & Conference UAE army is our main customer. But we Sons Group; founded in 1964 is one of (IDEX) and the Naval Defence Exhibi- have plenty of units around the world. the leading business organisations in tion (NAVDEX), which drew strong in- We have 100 per cent owned subsidiar- the UAE and has seen a year-on-year terest from key exhibitors and decision ies in Germany, U.S. and also Algeria. In growth of more than 50 per cent in both makers. Algeria they are doing pistol parts as- domestic and international businesses Saeed Al Mansoori, Executive Director sembly for the African market. Last year now employing over 6,500 people. The of IDEX LLC, said that ADNEC’s participa- we moved to Brazil too.” Group has established its presence in a tion at the leading defence event was “We recently attended the Defence wide range of segments like Infrastruc- aimed at engaging with major players Expo in India. There we signed a Memo- ture, Military Projects, Marine, Material and updating them about the ongo- randum of Understanding with MKU for Handling, Oil Field, Quarry & Mining, Air ing preparations for the 2019 edition of strategic co-operation for the manufac- Conditioning, Power Generation, and IDEX and NAVDEX. IDEX LLC organises ture of the advanced CAR817AR rifles in Transportation. “We are proud to sup- IDEX and NAVDEX as part of its com- India. The short stroke gas piston based port this exhibition by participating un- mitment to promote investments in design of the CAR 817AR makes it more der EDCC,” Khadija said. “We got many defence-related sectors in line with the 10 ISSUE 556 MAY 2018 Events

Another UAE company that made a mark at DSA was the International Golden Group (IGG). Established in 2002 with headquarters in Abu Dhabi, IGG PJSC specialises in providing high-end defence and security solutions. Recog- nised as a leading supplier to the UAE Armed forces, Ministry of Interior, and other defence and security authorities, IGG provides unsurpassed levels of ser- vices to our growing customer base by employing highly dedicated and expe- rienced personnel. IGG deals in military supplies such as small, medium and heavy arms, am- munition (all calibres), Main Battle Tanks (MBTs), self-propelled mobile guns, and multipurpose military vehicles as well as service solutions including consultancy services for military supplies and securi- ty solutions, maintenance and upgrade of military vehicles and military and se- curity training. Etimad Holdings with diverse capa- bilities in security and communication solutions displayed its Al Fahad Secu- NIMR Ajban Long Range Special Operations Vehicle (LRSOV) at rity Systems, specializing in Systems DSA 2018 Integration of Asset Monitoring Solu- objectives of the Abu Dhabi Economic defence majors reached out to us for tions, and CCTV and Access Control Vision 2030. getting coverage in Nation Shield,” said solutions. Al Fahad Communications “ln line with our priorities, IDEX LLC Major Jamil Khamis Al Saadi, Editorial and Networking Systems specialising seeks to leverage its participation in spe- Manager of Nation Shield. in IP, Voice and Satellite Networking and cialised defence events to strengthen its Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), an- Communications Infrastructure Secu- relationship with organisations at the other participant at DSA, also drew a lot rity Solutions also participated. Al Fahad local and international levels as we have of visitors. With over two decades of ex- Electrical Systems presented tactical been witnessing massive growth in the perience in delivering uncompromising power solutions, health and safety solu- industry in recent years,” Al Mansoori quality, ADSB is one of the region’s lead- tions, as well as monitoring and alarm added. ing shipyards. solutions. Giving day-to-day coverage to all the However, ADSB is more than a shipbuild- The UAE pavilion had as many as 17 ex- companies exhibiting in the UAE pa- er. By adopting a flexible, client-centric hibitors, representing key components vilion as well as reporting on other key approach, ADSB is striving to become of UAE defence industry. Managed by events and pavilions at DSA was the Na- the region’s leading service provider for Tawazun Economic Council and the tion Shield magazine, the official journal new building, repair, and maintenance Emirates Defence Companies Council of the UAE Armed Forces. “It was a mat- for the marine and oil & gas industries. (EDCC), the UAE Pavilion was an effec- ter of great pride to write about the UAE Its 1,000-strong, skilled workforce com- tive platform to highlight UAE’s prod- pavilion that showcased the nation’s bines craftsmanship with high - tech to ucts and services and to promote ini- capabilities in defence and security. It create a personalised experience to cus- tiatives for innovation, technology, and was also gratifying to note that global tomers, locally and across the globe. excellence.

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From its humble beginnings in the tending were ADS UK, Aimpoint, Airbus, fense electronics operations, leading in- 1980s, Defence Services Asia (DSA) has Armscor, Avibras, BAE Systems, Boeing, dependent sensor house Hensoldt pre- evolved to become the premier event Brahmos, CETC, CPMIEC, CSTS/CSSC, sented a broad range of reconnaissance in the security and defense industry. A Denel, DSME, Emirates Defense Indus- and intelligence technology in Kuala record 1,500 exhibitors from 60 coun- tries Company (EDIC), EID, Expal, GIDS, Lumpur. “We bring together all the es- tries participated in this year’s four-day Glock, Kongsberg, Korea Defense In- sential sensor technologies providing show, held for the first time at MITEC and dustry Association (KDIA), Leonardo, L-3 our customers with information superi- attracting some 50,000 visitors from 70 TRL Technology, MBDA, Nammo, Naval ority any time,” explained CEO Thomas countries. Group, Nexter, Pyser-SGI (Asia), Raythe- Müller. This year, the fusion of NATSEC Asia 2018 on, Renault, RheinMetall AG, Rosobo- Hensoldt’s SharpEye Doppler radar is and DSA 2018 symbolised the strong ronexport, Ruag, Russian Technologies, central to the Kelvin Hughes portfolio, cooperation between the military, police SASTIND, SSM (Turkish Industry Associa- providing small target detection in clut- and other security agencies. The Net- tion), Team Defense Australia, Thales and ter environments to protect helicopters, work Centric Operations (NCO) demon- UKTI-DSO. wide-body and fighter aircraft. The TRS- stration at the Army Pavilion forged in The following local companies also 4D naval radar is currently installed on particular new and mutually-beneficial provided a major presence: AVP En- new German Navy frigates, while the collaborations between the public and gineering, Boustead Heavy Industries TRML-3D land-based air defense and the private sectors. Corporation Berhad (BHIC), Destini Ber- MK11 navigation radar are destined for As Malaysia’s Defense Minister Datuk Seri had, DRB-Hicom Defense Technologies US Navy littoral combat ships. Hishammuddin Tun Hussein confirms: “I (Deftech), Muhibbah Engineering, Ro- Hesoldt introduced the ARGOS-II HD as believe this unified and holistic approach hde & Schwarz Malaysia, Sapura, SME a multi-sensor system for airborne Intelli- in upholding national security and pub- Ordnance, System Consultancy Services gence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance lic safety is where our future lies.” (SCS) and Weststar Group. (ISR) missions, fitted with High Defini- DSA’s key participants )FOTPMEU
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luminators. The SERO250 submarine peri- South-East Asia as the region starts re- dropped from frontline aviation aircraft scope was presented as a powerful com- equipping national defense forces for a and helicopters on urban and rural field bination of optronic devices constituting changing security environment fortifications. an optimal solution for retrofit programs, Denel Dynamics has been active in Al Seer’s USVs while Hensoldt introduced the Sferion pi- Malaysia for 16 years and in March, the Al Seer Marine Technologies showcased lot assistance system, protecting helicop- Malaysian Army conducted the first in- a wide range of unmanned surface ve- ters in restricted visibility conditions and country firing trials of the ZT35 Ingwe hicles (USVs), drawing interest from a preventing the most significant causes of antitank missile system from the anti- high-level UAE military delegation by non-hostile losses. tank guided weapon (ATGW) variant of converting existing platforms into un- TRD Drone Jammer its 8×8 AV8 Gempita armoured fighting manned assets to operate as a manned Singapore-based Tiny Red Dot Con- vehicle co-manufactured by Deftech or unmanned vessel. The Tamin Series sultancy (TRD) announced its maiden (DRB-HICOM Defense Technologies). The was presented as an 11m interdiction participation with a first-of-its-kind R4-billion supply of 177 modular turrets platform with a top speed of 45 knots man-pack drone detection-and-defeat to be fitted onto AVs is the largest export and cruise speed of 30 knots fitted with system and the Orion vehicle-mounted contract in Denel’s history. the Safe Stop device, which can inca- integrated anti-drone system compris- /FX
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with nine NSW (New South Wales) de- fense industry companies. NSW Minister for Trade and Industry, Niall Blair said, “This trade show demonstrates the NSW Government’s commitment to supporting businesses to access ASEAN markets and leverage the ASEAN Confer- ence that was held in March in Sydney.” -8-"
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the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) to land systems and naval domains, as well as emerging opportunities to sup- ply artillery systems and cyber defense. John Brosnan, BAE Systems’ Managing Director for Southeast Asia, stated that Typhoon will meet a longstanding re- quirement in the RMAF to procure a re- placement multirole combat aircraft for its ageing fleet of MiG-29s. (""4*T
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the supply of an undisclosed number of NSM for the six Littoral Combat Ships (LCSs) currently being built for the RMN. NSMs have a minimum range of 3 km (1.5 n miles) and a maximum operation- al range of 200 km (108 n miles), extend- ed to 250 km (135 n miles) through mi- nor modifications and a different flight profile, armed with a TDW IM-compliant titanium-cased penetrating blast and controlled fragmentation warhead weighing 120 kg. ,PSFBO%FGUFDI
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Rheinmetall Integrates MELLS Into Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicle a total of 35 vehicles its service life in the foreseeable future. have been equipped Thanks to the MELLS, the Marder IFV with the new missile now has a new, highly effective anti- system integration tank capability. kit. The modernised Under a development contract, with Marder 1A5 is now the help of two sample vehicles, Rhein- able to utilise the metall examined among other things MELLS, a German ac- the extent to which oscillation due ronym standing for to movement of the vehicle and the “multirole-capable resulting vibration behaviour would MELLS Antitank Guided Missile on Marder light antitank missile have to be taken into account when system”. integrating the MELLS. The results Rheinmetall has integrated the state- At the end of 2016, Germany’s Federal formed the basis for a modified stor- of-the-art MELLS antitank guided Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, In- age concept, enabling transport of the missile into the Marder 1A5 infantry formation Technology and In-Service launcher and missiles in the infantry fighting vehicle. Following success- Support awarded Rheinmetall Land- fighting vehicle (IFV). The project was ful conclusion of the study phase, the systeme GmbH a contract to study conducted during the first half of 2017. Bundeswehr subsequently ordered 44 ways of integrating the MELLS into The high point came when the vibra- MELLS retrofit kits, which were deliv- the Bundeswehr’s tried-and-tested tion-stressed missiles were successfully ered in December 2017. Furthermore, IFV, which will be reaching the end of fired from the IFV. Rohde & Schwarz Showcases New Mili- tary Airborne Radio

Rohde & Schwarz is setting new borne radio family. Customers standards with its software defined can achieve information superi- airborne radio. The R&S SDAR offers ority in network centric opera- secure broadband voice and data tions with this high data rate, IP- R&S SDAR offers secure broadband communications for network centric based radio. Together with innovative voice and data communications operations, allowing customers to waveforms, it enables simultaneous remain as flexible as possible. The in- broadband voice and data transmis- develop, adapt and port their own dependent German company show- sion and the creation of nationalised waveforms with encryption. Rohde & cased the new military airborne radio solutions. Schwarz is the only market provider at ILA 2018, the aerospace trade fair in The open system architecture of the whose military airborne radios fulfil Berlin last month. R&S SDAR is based on the interna- both civil and military avionics stan- The high-end R&S SDAR extends the tional SCA standard and allows gov- dards – a significant advantage for the company’s successful R&S M3AR air- ernment customers to independently civil certification of aircraft. 19

dation and verification customer ac- ceptance programme. In a comprehensive series of tests, the JP-5 (NATO F-44) heavy fuel powered CAMCOPTER S-100, equipped with a Wescam MX-10S payload and at opera- tional ranges of up to 60 nautical miles as well as altitudes above 10 000 feet, presented its ability to deliver world- class imagery to commanders. Schiebel Displays Heavy Fuel RAN Contract Manager Kevin Beare said: “The heavy fuel variant of the Capability of CAMCOPTER S-100 S-100 has performed very well during the validation and verification pro- gramme and the RAN looks forward to utilising this platform to achieve Schiebel has successfully demonstrat- take-off and landing Maritime Tactical NMP1942 project objectives over the ed the heavy fuel variant of the CAM- Unmanned Aircraft System – Interim coming years.” COPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System Capability (MTUAS-IC), RAN sought a Hans Georg Schiebel, Chairman of the (UAS) as part of its customer acceptance platform for shipborne ISR. Schiebel Group said: “We are excited programme with the Royal Australian Selected for its maturity and demon- about the positive feedback we are re- Navy (RAN). strated capability, Schiebel’s CAMCOP- ceiving from RAN and are looking for- Under the directive of the Navy Minor TER S-100 UAS successfully completed ward to continued cooperation in the Project (NMP) 1942 to procure a vertical its flying programme for the RAN vali- future.” Saab To Provide Components For TAURUS KEPD 350 Saab recently received an order from TAURUS Systems GmbH for deliveries point and area tar- of components and hardware for the gets such as large radar stations. This TAURUS KEPD 350 stand-off missile TAURUS KEPD 350 missile system is an ad- system. The order value amounts to order is a call-up of vanced, modular stand-off missile system approximately SEK 236 million and an option from a deliveries will take place during the contract signed with expectations. Many air forces around period 2019-2020. TAURUS Systems GmbH in 2014 re- the world are currently looking for garding deliveries of components and weapon systems that can penetrate The TAURUS KEPD 350 missile system hardware. TAURUS Systems GmbH in dense air defences on the ground and is an advanced, modular stand-off mis- Germany will carry out final missile as- engage a variety of land targets with sile system, with a range of more than sembly. high precision. TAURUS KEPD 350 is the 500 km, for precision strikes against “The interest for this advanced weap- right choice for many of these custom- bunkers and other hardened, deeply on system is constantly growing and ers,” said Görgen Johansson, head of buried targets, as well as high-value this order is in line with our business Saab business area Dynamics. 20 ISSUE 556 MAY 2018 News

Harris Corporation’s Two-Channel Radio Improves Communications

Harris Corporation has introduced a cations – and future new advanced two-channel handheld applications as they radio that simultaneously delivers voice become available. and data networking to U.S. Army lead- Harris’ Army radio is ers, significantly improving critical battle- based on the com- field communications. pany’s AN/PRC-163 The AN/PRC-163 Army Radio is easy to radio for the U.S. Spe- use, lightweight and rugged, and fea- cial Operations Com- tures a flexible software-defined archi- mand (SOCOM). It tecture, enabling users to quickly add features SWAP-C op- new waveforms and applications from timisation that meets the battlefield. multiple mission The new radio’s superior crossbanding needs, while reducing Harris AN/PRC-163 Army Radio is easy technology allows users to send informa- the need for warfight- to use, lightweight and rugged tion up and down the chain of command, ers to carry several as well as across the battlefield network pieces of equipment, more than one million tactical radios to backbone, while connecting to comput- and has a mission module expansion slot warfighters around the globe and par- ing devices, including Android smart- for future capabilities. ticipates in all major U.S. tactical radio phones. It can simultaneously transmit Harris has been an Army mission part- modernisation initiatives, including the information through combinations of ner for nearly 60 years, providing tech- Army’s HMS (Handheld, Manpack and legacy SATCOM, VHF/UHF line-of-sight nologies that enable the connected Small Form Fit) and Rifleman (Leader Ra- and Mobile Ad-Hoc Networking appli- battlefield. The company has delivered dio) programmes. Elettronica Signs MOUs With Thales Australia and Daronmont Technologies Elettronica has signed a MoU with Thales groups short-listed for the project are South Australia, with the first of the nine Australia and the Australian systems led by prime contractors from Italy (Fin- vessels to enter service later in the de- house Daronmont to lay the ground- cantieri), the UK (BAE Systems) and Spain cade. The ships are intended to replace work for further collaboration in the (Navantia). The MOUs would have effect craft in the Royal Australian Navy’s exist- event of a successful outcome of the bid- in the event of the selection of the Fin- ing “Anzac” class. ding process currently underway for the cantieri project for the new craft. A final Elettronica/Thales Australia/Daronmont construction of nine new frigates for the decision by the Australian Government is would take responsibility for equipping Royal Australian Navy. The three would expected by early summer. the new ships with electronic defensive work together in equipping the ships The MOUs were signed during the visit of systems present in Elettronica’s “Miner- with electronic defence systems. an Australian delegation to Elettronica’s va” package, which offers ESM, Electronic Australia’s SEA 5000 “Future Frigate” pro- headquarters in Rome. The total vale of Counter Measures (ECM), Electronic gramme calls for construction of the new the Future Frigate programme is around Warfare Management (EWM), and com- vessels primarily to reinforce its anti-sub- AU$35 billion. Construction of the new munications intelligence as well as other marine warfare capabilities. The three warships is expected to begin in 2020 in capabilities. 21

Airbus had a major presence at the 20th FIDAE Airshow in Chile recently, Airbus Exhibits Its Wide showcasing its latest products, servic- es and innovations in the commercial aircraft, defence, space and helicop- Portfolio At FIDAE ter markets. After first making its debut at FIDAE in 2016, the A350-900 was back on the static display and took part in flying demonstrations. The A350-900 is the cornerstone of the A350 XWB Fam- ily, all-new mid-size wide-body long- haul airliners. Since its launch, Airbus has captured nearly 50 per cent mar- The highlight of Airbus Defence and Space’s presence at ket share of net orders of wide-body FIDAE included an A400M from the Spanish Air Force aircraft in Latin America. The highlight of Airbus Defence and play. Airbus is the preferred partner of engine H125 and H130, the medium Space’s presence at FIDAE included all three of Chile’s armed forces, with H155, and the light twin engine H135 an A400M from the Spanish Air Force. 12 light and medium military trans- and H145. This new-generation military airlifter port aircraft – C212, CN235 and C295 Making its debut at FIDAE, Airbus He- has proven its capabilities in the most – in operation. licopters’ highlight at the show was demanding theatres. The versatile Leading the region’s helicopter mar- the H145, which will be delivered to C295 military transport and mission ket with 39 per cent of deliveries in Chilean operator Ecocopter, becom- aircraft from the Mexican Air Force the past five years, Airbus Helicop- ing the first of its type in service in the (SEDENA) was also seen on static dis- ters also showcased the light single country.

Rockwell Collins recently received receivers is the expected 2018 com- a follow-on order for 300 Military USAF Space pletion of the Global Positioning Code (M-Code) GPS receivers from Systems Directorate (GPS-D) security the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Orders 300 certification. Completion of certifica- Systems Centre (USAF SMC). The tion will expedite broader testing of order comes after the recent fulfil- Additional tethe M-CodeM Code receivers ece ve s inn moreoepat plat- ment of 770 receivers in support of foformsrmms andannd locations.locations. the Military GPS User Equipment Rockwellwell Col-Col- (MGUE) programme. “This order will help accelerate lins MM-Code-Code the rapid integration and field- ing of M-Code,” said Rob Scott, GPS RReceiverseceivers Director, Navigation Solutions for Rockwell Collins. “The delivery of our high-performing M-Code GPS receivers will enable the next generation of reliable and secure M-Code GPS receivers en- military navigation.” able reliable and secure The next major development mile- military navigation stone for Rockwell Collins’ M-Code 22 ISSUE 556 MAY 2018 Interview EDCC: An Excellent Platform For UAE Companies

well as strategic government stakeholders, he said. “The council aimed to facilitate effective networking and partnership de- velopment and promotion of UAE businesses abroad through the UAE Defense Pavilion,” he told the Nation Shield in an exclusive interview. EDCC seeks to enable dialogue between the industry and various stake- holders, including Ministry of Defense and the UAE Armed Forces, other ministries and government bodies, infrastructure sector, academia, for- eign companies and major international organisations representing de- fense sector. EDCC members operate in various fields, including aviation and aero- space, armouring systems, artillery systems, cyber security, logistical support, munitions and missles, naval vessels, space and satellites and military vechiles. The participants at the UAE pavilion included ADSB, Etimad Holding, EDIC Caracal, Al Fattan Ship Industry, Rabdan Academy, International Golden Group, NIMR, Abu Dhabi Aviation, Yahsat, Tawazun Inustrial Park, and United Motors & Heavy Equipment Co, Nation Shield and IDEX LLC. Sultan Abdulla Al Samahi said, “The participation at the DSA helped us to to introduce the capabilities of the UAE companies which are members of EDCC as we celeberate 30 years of hosting exhibitions. “Here we have more than 13 local companies associated with various defence and security sectors. One of the objectives of the EDCC is to promote their members and enable them to grow globally by projecting their capabilities and by finding the synergies with international compa- nies and associations. Referring to the strength of EDCC, he said so far it had 63 members. “We have more than eight sectors from defence and security. The advantage Sultan Abdulla Al Samahi, General Manager of EDCC of participating in DSA in Malaysia was that we have had interest shown by many global companies and some Asian governments in our capabili- ties displayed by our participating companies. By: Sakha Pramod “We get support from our stakeholders who are also attending the ex- hibition such as UAE Chief of Staff and also the CEO of Tawazun who are The participation of UAE companies in the re- always supporting local industries and companies. cently concluded DSA in Kuala Lumpur under “To add one point, today we are focussing on defence and security seg- the umbrella of Emirates Defence Companies ment to explore ideas and to create opportunities which will impact the Council (EDCC) was a big success as it could UAE companies positively by helping to start more projects and create project capabilities of UAE companies at an more jobs, thus meeting the expectations of the government. international level, said Sultan Abdulla Al Sa- Al Samahi said any local company which is functioning in the UAE within mahi, General Manager of EDCC. the local rules and regulations even as a joint venture can be a member The EDCC, which is supported by the Tawa- of EDCC. He added that Tawazun and EDIC are working to support the zun Economic Council is mandated to be the government vision in building a strong defence and security sector in primary communication platform between in- the country and utlise EDCC as a common platform to engage all sectors dustry players both local and international, as within the industry. 23

Lockheed Martin: Helping UAE Meet an Array of Challenges

Lockheed Martin has had a four-decade long relationship with the UAE, be- ginning with defence programmes. Robert Harward, Chief Executive, Lockheed Martin UAE, talks to Nation Shield on how the company has gone beyond the security segment to help UAE realise its GDP goals as well as enable its next gen- eration through high-tech training. Excerpts:

How does Lockheed Martin help the which is in Abu Dhabi. UAE meet the challenges of the future? This joint venture, manufactures an We do that through our proven advanced robot machining tool made products and capabilities and also by out of carbon fibre. We intend to sup- investing in the research and devel- port the UAE become a hub for ro- opment needed to help our Emirati botic and automated manufacturing Robert Harward, Chief Executive, partners stay one step ahead. We’ve systems. Lockheed Martin UAE had a strong relationship with the UAE The UAE aims to increase the overall for four decades, initially supporting contribution of the manufacturing of our current programmes is the in- defence programmes like the C-130 sector from 11 per cent to 25 per cent augural UAE Unmanned Aerial Sys- Hercules cargo aircraft, F-16 fighter, GDP by 2025, and these technologies tem Payload Design Challenge, which PAC-3 missile interceptor and THAAD play a role in achieving that goal. trains university students to design, anti-ballistic missile system. Today, You are particularly focused on sup- develop and integrate civilian and we are expanding our relationship to porting the next generation. Can you industrial applications for Lockheed support the UAE and regional allies to tell us about your current initiative, Martin’s Indago, a small, vertical take- help them meet the challenges of the the UAE Unmanned Payload Design off and landing, unmanned aerial sys- future. Challenge? tem. Can you tell us about your joint ven- Beyond defence, we seek to help Six UAE-based university teams were ture Exechon? build the local communities. Through selected as finalists for the challenge, In 2016, Lockheed Martin and the our Center for Innovation and Secu- and their projects are real-world solu- Swedish technology company Ex- rity Solutions based in Masdar City, tions that can help the UAE now and echon formed a new joint venture we have trained a number of local into the future. with a local company, Injaz National, students and industry executives. One What are the new security threats you foresee in the Middle East? F-16 has proven itself as a capable Peaceful nations like the UAE face a 4th Generation multi-role fighter wide array of threats – from asymmet- ric, non-state actors to nations seek- ing territorial expansion and regional dominance. Lockheed Martin is here to help the governments meet their first priority: the safety and security of their citizens. 24 ISSUE 556 MAY 2018 Reports AeroVironment Unveils Updated Puma 3

AeroVironment, Inc., a manufacturer UAS for both defense and commercial applications, announced at the re- cently concluded AUSA Global Force Symposium that the company is now taking orders for its new Puma 3 small unmanned aircraft system. “We are in constant communication with our customers to ensure they have the most innovative and ad- vanced small drones to successfully complete their missions. As a result of their feedback, the new Puma 3 includes air vehicle upgrades for op- New Puma 3 includes air vehicle upgrades for eration in even more rugged environ- operation in even more rugged environments ments than before, improved ability to support advanced third-party pay- Sharpin added that, as part of on-go- developing an upgrade to the RQ-11B loads and software applications and ing efforts to stay at the forefront of Raven, called Raven 3. The upgraded reliability in challenging electronic battery technology, AeroVironment Raven system will incorporate new warfare/cyber environments where is releasing a new Puma smart bat- camera technology into the i23 gim- interference is prevalent,” said David tery that is more efficient and includes baled sensor, similar to advancements Sharpin, vice president of AeroViron- safety enhancements. made to Puma 3 and its i45 gimbal. ment’s Tactical UAS business. The company has also optimised the These upgrades are still in progress. AeroVironment upgraded the Puma’s portability of Puma from six transport Raven can be operated manually or airframe to enable robust operation of cases to four, with a flyable configu- programmed for autonomous opera- its i45 EO/IR sensor suite with SIGINT ration in a single transport case that tion, utilising the system’s advanced payloads in harsh and demanding features luggage-type handles. All avionics and precise GPS naviga- environments. In addition, the Puma these upgrades are incorporated while tion. With a wingspan of 4.5 feet and 3 incorporates AeroVironment’s lat- maintaining Puma 3’s all-environment a weight of 4.2 pounds, the hand- est digital data link (DDL) with secu- capability. The complete system of launched Raven provides aerial ob- rity upgrades to support operation in three air vehicles and two ground con- servation, day or night, at line-of-sight more challenging radio frequency (RF) trol stations are now transportable in ranges up to 10 kilometres. It is avail- environments, with M1/M2/M5 and four portable cases. able with an optional stabilised gim- M3/M4/M6 frequency bands and with Raven 3 baled payload, delivers real-time co- AES-256 encryption. Furthermore, AeroVironment is also lour or infrared imagery to the ground 25

control and remote viewing stations. While Raven 3 will feature a new smart battery with an integrated state-of- the-charge indicator and improved safety and reliability during charging and flight operations. Raven 3 will also include an optional AVTracker capabil- ity, which improves Raven’s ability to maintain “eyes on target.” Upgrades “The Puma 3 and Raven 3 upgrades are based on customer feedback and provide enhanced capabilities while preserving backward compatibility for our users,” said Kirk Flittie, vice presi- dent and general manager of AeroVi- ronment’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Raven in Iraq business unit. “While thousands of our small UAS are working hard every day in rugged locations around the globe, ty payloads and software applications and certification of our systems, and we are always listening to our custom- and enhanced performance in chal- the components that go into our UAS, ers to determine how we can enhance lenging radio electronic warfare/cy- very seriously.” our family of systems to make it even ber environments where interference The next-generation avionics suite on more powerful and reliable, especially is prevalent. In addition to product the Puma 3 and Raven 3 will include in the highest risk operations. The enhancements, we are currently work- specialised processors to support ad- upgrades include durability enhance- ing with several customers on certifi- vanced navigation techniques and ments to the aircraft to operate in cation of our existing and upgraded third-party algorithms. Additionally, more rugged environments; improved UAS to operate in their national air- customers will be able to interface ability to support advanced third-par- space systems. We take airworthiness with next generation GPS modules for operation in GPS-chal- lenged environments. Both aircraft will have an improved inertial measurement unit to enhance their flying ca- pability. Puma 3 features en- hanced composite structures to support landing with heavier configurations and at higher altitudes. It will incorporate a new, more efficient smart battery as well as enhance- ments to battery safety. Reference Text/Photo: www.avinc.com 26 ISSUE 556 MAY 2018 Reports

Eurofighter Typhoon to be the Likely Successor of Tornado

Recently, Airbus and Eurofighter of scale, which would also reduce per- zeug GmbH CEO, said: “I am confident GmbH submitted their offer to the hour flying costs within the German that Eurofighter Typhoon can provide German Ministry of Defence for a re- Armed Forces. a cost effective and attractive solution placement of the Bundeswehr’s ageing “The Eurofighter is already the back- for Germany, which will deliver every Tornado combat aircraft, which was bone of the German Air Force and is capability and perform every mission developed in the 1960s. The team has therefore the logical option to adopt the German Air Force needs.” established the Eurofighter as its ideal the capabilities of the Tornado in the In the medium term, the further devel- successor. medium term,” said Bernhard Brenner, opment of the Eurofighter will provide The German Air Force is planning to Head of Marketing and Sales at Airbus the technological basis for the next phase out the Tornado from 2025 on- Defence and Space. “We have an ex- generation of European combat air- wards and to transfer capabilities to cellent aircraft, its production secures craft. The intent of the collaboration another weapon system. As the Eu- important aircraft construction know- was agreed between France and Ger- rofighter system is already in use by how in Germany and, at the same time, many in July 2017 and these aircraft are Germany, this system could seamlessly strongly supports European sovereign- currently expected to enter into service adopt the capabilities of the Tornado ty in defence. The successful continu- around 2040. aircraft. According to Eurofighter offi- ation of Eurofighter production could In the UK, the Eurofighter is already in- cials, increased use of the same type also lead to further cooperation with creasingly taking over the tasks of the of aircraft would result in considerable other European nations such as Swit- Tornado, as the Royal Air Force has de- cost savings in terms of support servic- zerland, Belgium and Finland.” cided to retire its Tornado fleet in 2019. es and training costs due to economies Volker Paltzo, Eurofighter Jagdflug- The Bundeswehr currently operates 27

An Austrian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon on a display flight with smoke winders at Airpower over Zeltweg, Austria

130 Eurofighters and 90 Tornados. The CAPTOR-E AESA radar and the PIRATE German Air Force’s fleet of combat air- FLIR sensor while being protected by craft is used both for missions to secure Eurofighter the PRAETORIAN Electronic Defen- airspace sovereignty over Germany sive Aid Sub System (DASS). No other and in international NATO alliance mis- is already the fighter aircraft has integrated a com- sions around the world. parably high number of European and Most Modern Fighter backbone of U.S. weapons and is thus combat ready The Eurofighter Typhoon is the most whatever the mission. up-to-date swing-role fighter. Once the German Air In the air superiority mission the Eu- conceived as a multi-national pro- Force rofighter Typhoon will typically be gramme to modernise the European equipped with air-to-air missiles for Air Forces, the Eurofighter Typhoon the BVR and short-range combat. It is has in the meantime been sold to cus- the combination of thrust, manoeuvra- tomers such as Austria, Saudi Arabia, erations in Libya, Iraq and Syria. bility, modern sensors and data fusion Oman, and Kuwait and thus doubled Two EJ200 engines that give the Eu- that makes the Eurofighter Typhoon a the number of its original user nations. rofighter Typhoon its thrust-to-weight superior air warfare platform. The aircraft has demonstrated, and ratio and manoeuvrability power it. In the role of air interdiction the Eu- continues to demonstrate, high reli- The core of this state-of-the-art weap- rofighter Typhoon is configured for ability across the globe in all climates. on system is its Identification capabil- ground attacks and even though it is It has been combat proven during op- ity and sensor fusion, based on the equipped with a targeting pod and up 28 ISSUE 556 MAY 2018 Reports

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Future-oriented modular avi- onic and digital flight control system t
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Ultra-modern human-machine interface: LCD screens, Hands on Throttle and Stick (HOTAS) func- tionalities, the Helmet Mounted In the UK, the Eurofighter is already increasingly taking over the tasks of the Tornado Display (HMD), and direct voice input to seven ground attack weapons, it still payloads can be put under 13 wing t
Advanced sensor data fusion carries 3 BVR and 2 SR missiles. and fuselage stations which enables and Multifunctional Information Plus, the recent integration contract for a highly flexible and mission specific Distribution System (MIDS) the Brimstone has strengthened the CAS configuration. t
AESA radar and sensitive Infra- capabilities of the Eurofighter Typhoon The Eurofighter Typhoon represents Red Search and Tracking system and it can now engage in combat with the peak of British, German, Italian (IRST) a reduced risk of collateral damages of and Spanish collaborative technology Extensive weapons/stores inven- non-combatant or friendly forces. in avionics, aerodynamics, materials, tory on 13 hard points Furthermore, the Eurofighter Typhoon manufacturing techniques and en- t
Stealth features and powerful can simply switch from air-to-air into gines. It has been designed for continu- engines the air-to-ground role and back within ous growth with low cost of ownership. t
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German Eurofighter (front) and Tornado (back) in Formation 29

Strategic Perspectives Combined Effects Strategy

and develop the means to achieve Some would argue that all of the ob- this. One reasonable option is a work jectives are compatible and mutually force and an education system that reinforcing. Combined effects strat- create knowledge at internationally egy would determine which potential competitive levels. The UAE is doing combinations are most likely to cre- this in different ways both short and ate decisive advantages within feasi- long-term: indirectly, by renting la- ble ways and means. There are many bour and knowledge from elsewhere; types of First-Rate Education Systems, and directly, by deliberately develop- but which type will produce the kind ing indigenous job skills and educa- of Competitive Knowledge Economy tional tracks. to which the nation can commit? This description is a conventional ap- These are the first-order strategic proach to strategy, similar to what questions that focus on creating a su- we organise and apply in combined perior combined effect. By: Dr. Thomas A. Drohan arms warfare. We combine comple- Now let’s consider applying a com- Dean of the National Defense College mentary ways and means to create bined effects approach to military [email protected] strengths that achieve advantageous strategy. Take a difficult question— ends. which Vision 2021 objectives can the Strategy can involve cooperative and armed forces contribute to via on- confrontational ends, ways and going operations abroad? In the ab- This article on combined effects means all at the same time. Also, sence of adding new Vision 2021 ob- strategy is a continuation of the last let’s recall that thinking strategically jectives, the objective of a Cohesive two: blending theory with prac- means considering the possibility Society and Preserved Identity seems tice, and fundamentals of strategic that ends, ways and means can be to be the best match. In this case, op- thinking. interchangeable. So, we might use a erations abroad are to be conducted When we blend theory with practice, Competitive Knowledge Economy as in a manner that improves domestic we do so to realise our goals. Theory a means to achieve more diverse eco- cohesion and strengthens national can be inspirational as well as a “how nomic growth. The ways we do this identity. How do we generate lines to” guide. Vision 2021’s six objectives can vary too, from a top-down cor- of effect to bring this combination are indeed inspirational: a Cohesive poratism to bottom-up free market about? The means should target Society and Preserved Identity; a capitalism. both will and capability, using ways Competitive Knowledge Economy; Combined effects strategy is about that are both psychological and World-class Healthcare; a Sustain- selecting a combination of desired physical. able Environment and Infrastructure; effects that is more competitive than By employing a combined effects a First-Rate Education System; and a separately constructed effects. Going strategy, the main idea is to create Safe Public and Fair Judiciary. back to Vision 2021, we might ask, superior results, not just superior Applying some fundamentals of which combination of those objec- operations or efforts. The challenge strategy, we can develop ways and tives could create powerful synergies? is to convert lines of operations and means to achieve these ends. For in- A Competitive Knowledge Economy lines of effort into lines of effects. stance, if we take the objective of a and a First-Rate Education System is The next article will address more Competitive Knowledge Economy, the potential choice because each precisely how to plan to create com- then it follows that we need to attract objective can strengthen the other. bined effects. 30 ISSUE 556 MAY 2018 Reports

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3D short-range Giraffe 1X provides 360-degree surveillance coverage A26, a most modern submarine pro- gramme by Saab, offers silent, long- endurance submerged performance and excellent maneuverability in all waters for a lethal super stealth per- formance. Also on display was the Taurus KEPD 350, the platform inde- pendent long-range precision attack missile that delivers an unparalleled combination of performance param- eters: long range and intelligent flight behaviour, a devastating combina- tion of warhead and fuze technology, plus an extremely accurate and highly redundant guidance system for pin- A26 surfacing with crew and flag point attacks. Saab’s portfolio also includes Mobile Camouflage System, in planning, integration and execut- the Carl Gustaf M4, a man-portable a tailor-made, multi-purpose system ing mission-specific training solutions. multi-role weapon system that pro- that enhances survivability and sus- The product range include live simula- vides high tactical flexibility through tainability, and SOTACS, the Special tion of all types of anti-tank weapons, its wide range of ammunition types Operations Tactical Suit with a camou- such as fire and forget, fire lead and was displayed at DEFEXPO. It is ex- flage system that allows stealthy op- ballistic missiles. The BT 46, for exam- tremely light (less than 7 kg), and has erations in hostile environments. ple, has been selected by key NATO an intelligent sight, improved ergo- Also on showcase was the AUV-62 MR countries and has proven superior to nomics and reduced action time. Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, the all other systems in the market, due Naval Missile Systems including modern choice for mine countermea- to its precision. A well-trained force in the RBS 15 Mk3, the most modern sures (MCM) that can perform sur- terms of logistics, communication and surface-to surface missile system veillance and reconnaissance of the team trust, is key both for security and available is designed to operate in a underwater area immediately after civil defence. diverse range of scenarios, from anti- deployment. Other systems displayed included: ship engagement in blue waters and Reference Text/Photo: Ground Combat Systems including littorals to land attack missions. www.saabgroup.com 33 Elettronica’s Best-in-Class Products $BQUJWBUF
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Boeing’s KC-46 tanker programme has now completed all required Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) flight tests following a successful refuelling/communications flight with a C-17 Globemaster III. The STC encompasses the military systems installed on the 767-2C air- “This is a huge milestone for the pro- craft to make it a tanker, and is one gramme and moves us closer to first of two required U.S. Federal Avia- KC-46 delivery,” said Mike Gibbons, tion Administration (FAA) airwor- Boeing KC-46A tanker vice president thiness certifications. Boeing will and programme manager. “We’ve got now submit the resulting data and the best of Boeing working together reports to the FAA for review in ad- to ensure the Air Force is getting vance of the STC award. a game-changing tanker with un- matched capabilities.” As part of STC testing, the combined Boeing/Air Force team had to validate both the boom and drogue systems for aerial refuelling with multiple re- ceiver aircraft. 35

They also demonstrated the KC-46 can take on fuel from KC-135, KC-10 and other KC-46 tankers, conducted night and day lighting tests and tested the aircraft defensive systems and avionics. Boeing previously received its Amend- ed Type Certificate from the FAA for its core 767-2C configuration in Decem- ber 2017. The 767-2C is a modified version of the company’s commercial 767 with revised structure, wiring and KC-46 tanker refuels an FA-18 aircraft on its centerline drogue system during testing plumbing. installed on the commercial 767-2C trol Systems pilots and maintenance The programme has six aircraft that to make it a tanker. To date, the pro- personnel are already familiar with fly- have supported various segments of gramme’s test aircraft have completed ing and supporting our highly efficient ATC and STC testing. Overall they have 2,700 flight hours and more than 2,500 aircraft, and we look forward to help- completed 2,900 flight hours as well contacts during refuelling flights with ing them expand their capabilities in as more than 2,500 “contacts” during F-16, F/A-18, AV-8B, C-17, A-10, KC-10 the future.” refuelling flights with F-16, F/A-18, and KC-46 aircraft. Sixteen per cent of the 767 airplane, AV-8B, C-17, A-10, KC-10 and KC-46 First international sale on which the KC-46 tanker is based, is aircraft. Through the foreign military sale pro- made with Japan. This is a boost in the The KC-46, derived from Boeing’s com- cess, the U.S. Air Force has recently Boeing-Japan relationship that grows mercial 767 airframe, is built in the awarded Boeing a $279 million con- and expands with partnership op- company’s Everett, Washington, facil- tract for the Japan Air Self-Defense portunities in the space, commercial ity. The firm is currently on contract for Force’s (JASDF’s) first KC-46 tanker and and defence businesses, continuing a the first 34 of an expected 179 tankers logistics support, marking the aircraft’s legacy that spans more than 60 years. for the U.S. Air Force. first international sale. Boeing currently spends more than $5 The KC-46A is a multirole tanker that Japan chose Boeing’s KC-46 tanker billion annually in Japan, making the can refuel all allied and coalition mili- over competitors following its KC-X country the largest supply base for tary aircraft compatible with inter- aerial refuelling competition. The KC- Boeing outside the U.S. national aerial refuelling procedures 46 adds to the JASDF’s current fleet of First flight of the fully provisioned KC- and can carry passengers, cargo and four KC-767J tankers. 46 tanker took place in September patients. “We are excited to partner with Boe- 2015. Six test aircraft have now com- When in service, the KC-46 will refuel ing as we assist Japan in advancing its pleted more than 2,200 flight hours U.S., allied and coalition military air- aerial refuelling capabilities,” said Brig. and conducted refuelling flights with craft using its boom and hose and Gen. Donna Shipton, programme ex- F-16, F/A-18, AV-8B, C-17, A-10, KC-10 drogue systems, but also must be able ecutive officer, U.S. Air Force Tanker Di- and KC-46 aircraft. In addition to refu- to take on fuel to extend its operation- rectorate. “This is an important step in elling, the KC-46 features a main deck al range. The boom allows the tanker strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance cargo door and strengthened cargo to transfer up to 1,200 gallons of fuel and will enhance our interoperability deck. The floor includes seat tracks per minute, while the hose and drogue with both nations flying KC-46s.” and a cargo handling system, allowing systems, located on both the plane’s “This milestone order highlights a val- for a variety of mission configurations. wing and centerline, enables the KC- ued partnership with Japan that spans The system enables KC-46 to simulta- 46 to refuel smaller aircraft with up to more than six decades, and we look neously carry palletised cargo, person- 400 gallons of fuel per minute. forward to continuing that collabora- nel and aeromedical equipment in a A combined Boeing/U.S. Air Force tion on the KC-46 program,” added variety of combinations. The reliable team is currently working to complete Brett Gerry, president, Boeing Japan. 767 derivative will also deliver savings the overall STC testing, which encom- “The skilled Japanese KC-767 tanker through lower lifecycle costs com- passes the military systems that are and E-767 Airborne Warning and Con- pared to other larger or used aircraft. 36 ISSUE 556 MAY 2018 Reports &NCSBFS
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Embraer took part in the recently est down to the freezing cold Antarctic concluded FIDAE 2018 in Chile, where continent, as well as in hot and sandy the company showcased its new desert conditions. multi-mission, medium-lift transport Small, austere and semi-prepared air- KC-390. fields are some of the typical opera- Seen as the advanced and modern tional environments for military airlift option to replace legacy medium-lift aircraft. The operational capacity of aircraft, the KC-390 is designed to set the KC-390 on semi-prepared and un- new standards in its category, while paved airfields is achieved with a high- presenting the lowest life-cycle cost ly capable structure, landing gear de- in the market and the ability to per- signed to operate and reduce damage form multiple missions such as trans- on soft unpaved airfields and execute provide extra room for over and out- port and airdrop of troops and cargo, a defined number of passes before size cargo, accommodating combi- search and rescue (SAR), medical soil failure and engines installed to be nations of vehicles, cargo on pallets, evacuation, aerial refuelling (fixed and clear of runway debris. troops, medical patients and auxiliary rotary wing) and fire fighting, among In terms of airfield roughness level, the fuel tanks, among other items. others. KC-390 is capable of operating from More Payload Embraer achieved KC-390´s initial op- the maximum (worst) semi-prepared The KC-390 aerodynamic configura- erational capability declaration (IOC) runway defined by MIL-A-008866B tion was carefully designed to reduce in December 2017 and expects to and, for soft field operations, perform drag delivering high speed and high receive the certification of the final 10 passes at a CBR 4 airfield (loose fine altitude cruise capabilities as well as operational capability (FOC) in the sand or soft clay). The KC-390 has ex- to provide enough lift for low speed second half of 2018. First delivery is cellent ground manoeuvrability, and operations such as helicopter aerial scheduled to take place in 2018. The can operate on airfields with limited refuelling and short airstrip operation. flight test campaign of the KC-390 is space for parking or manoeuvring and Wide cargo hold for more payload fa- progressing extremely well, with more no ground facilities. It can normally cilitate the boarding of taller vehicles, than 1,600 flight hours accumulated operate from a 4,000 ft Critical Field and the KC-390 is equipped with a by late March. Length (CFL) semi-prepared soft air- long cargo ramp which reduces the Rugged Design strip (CBR-6: compacted sand-clay cargo loading/ unloading angle. The Developed according to stringent soils) carrying 12 metric tonne of car- aircraft also features hydraulic stabi- requirements, the KC-390 is a multi- go to a distance of 500 nm. lizer struts and a cargo winch to mini- mission aircraft, with a rugged design The KC-390 is capable of carrying mize time on ground. that withstands operations from semi- heavy combat vehicles weighting up For the air delivery mission, the Con- prepared and damaged runways, as to 26 metric tonne. An unobstructed tinuous Computed Drop Point (CCDP) well as in harsh environments, varying cargo compartment with a volume algorithm uses altitude, speed and from the hot and humid Amazon for- of 169 m³ (5,970 ft³) was optimised to wind to define the optimum release 37

point to reach the drop zone. This al- compatible. has signed a Letter of Intent with Sky- lows for manual or automatic cargo Search and Rescue missions Tech, a company offering aircraft and release. During Search and Rescue missions, services to complete the air force ca- Detection and Declaration Devices every minute counts to save lives. The pabilities. KC-390 is equipped with advanced KC-390 turbo fan engines provide un- The LoI provides for an order of up to Tactical Radar, featuring Spotlight matched speed when compared with six aircraft. The two companies also Synthetic Aperture Radar (Spot SAR), other aircraft in the medium lift seg- decided to explore together the pos- weather, air-to-air, navigation, and air- ment. It can be equipped with a com- sibility of setting up a strategic part- to-ground and high-resolution modes. plete set of equipment to support the nership to explore new markets in the The KC-390 Self-Protection System Search&Rescue missions. areas of training and training. combines a broad range of detection When equipped with a roll-on-roll-off SkyTech is the result of a partner- and declaration devices (radar warn- fire fighting system, the KC-390 is an ship between the Portuguese charter ing, laser warning and missile ap- important aerial resource for fire fight- company HiFly (which in the civilian proach warning) to capable counter- ers in battling wildfires, dropping wa- market leases its aircraft to other com- measures (chaff and flare and DIRCM); ter or fire retardant like a bomber. The panies) and the Australian company enhancing the aircraft security in KC-390 fly-by-wire provides manoeu- Adagold Aviation. The joint venture of- threatening scenarios. vrability at low speed and low altitude fers the armed forces services in niche It integrates several mission systems to to fly over wildfire areas, increasing the markets. The KC-390 could therefore provide advanced multi-mission capa- mission efficiency. be offered to air forces seeking to tem- bilities. Tactical SAR Radar, EO/IR Probe Making a mark porarily supplement their transport and Mission Computers allow the flex- At Singapore Air Show earlier this year, capabilities. Last September, Portugal ible employment of the aircraft to dif- Embraer had announced that the first announced its plans to acquire six KC- ferent scenarios. customer of the KC-390 tactical trans- 390s. Plus, the KC-390 interior, exterior and port aircraft may not be an air force Reference Text/Photo: cockpit systems are fully Night Vision but a civilian operator. The company www.kc-390.com, www.embraer.com 38 ISSUE 556 MAY 2018 Reports Raytheon’s FLIR Technology Turns Night Into Day

On a pitch-black night in Afghani- stan, a U.S. Marine Corps infantryman glimpsed distant motion. His platoon commander pulled out a pair of ther- mal infrared binoculars, and there was the threat – a figure lurking about 500 yards away, carrying a shoulder- launched rocket. When they saw that individual come within 100 yards of the Marine camp, the commander gave the order. The infantryman shot. The threat was gone. Raytheon’s FLIR technology, short for Forward Looking Infrared, is an ad- vanced targeting system using heat, not light, to see through darkness, Raytheon’s FLIR technology uses heat, smoke, rain, snow and fog. This life- not light, to see through darkness saving technology is now being im- proved: the 3rd Generation FLIR will offer enhanced range performance, pared to VGA resolution from 2nd resolution and image quality. Gen,” Towery said. “Third Gen is going to be double the The 3rd Gen Third Gen FLIR will enable users to range performance (over 2nd Gen) see across long- and mid-wave bands and provide the soldier with signifi- FLIR will give simultaneously, which means they cant improvement in operational ca- see better and further in multiple pability,” said Clay Towery, a director of soldiers four conditions. That means “the ability to Reconnaissance and Fire Control Sys- see first and shoot first,” according to tems at Raytheon. fields of view – Towery. That ability will be essential to The 3rd Gen FLIR will give soldiers four surviving in combat, the driving force fields of view – wide, medium, narrow wide, medium, behind the U.S. Army’s interest. and ultra-narrow. Second Gen version narrow and This latest variant will also be more ro- only offers wide and narrow field of bust. The 3rd Gen FLIR will withstand views. ultra-narrow more severe operating environments, “The ultra-narrow field of view allows such as higher temperatures and in- them to reach out and see at very long creased shock. ranges – twice as far as current 2nd tions they face. And the picture will be “The U.S. Army wants to operate un- Gen systems,” Towery added. very clear. Resolution is sharper and der conditions where they can take a More choices mean soldiers can op- more detailed with this latest variant. ballistic shock and still keep fighting,” timise the field of view for the condi- “You’re getting HD resolution, com- Towery said. 39

Raytheon’s 3rd Gen FLIR product in de- velopment, the Long Range Advanced Scout Surveillance System, or eLRAS3, weighs 50 per cent less than today’s fielded models and is compatible with existing platforms. It meets or exceeds all LRAS3 requirements with reduction in sensor weight and volume. The sys- tem is fully compatible with all exist- ing LRAS3 platforms. It can also be used with multiple platforms and for different missions. Previously, developers had to choose between different camera types, each with limitations. Third Gen FLIR reduc- es the need to maintain multiple sys- tems. It could be available to soldiers A soldier views the 3rd Gen FLIR’s capabilities as early as 2020. Over the last decade, the company has delivered more than 20,000 2nd Gen in 1963. Raytheon later acquired Texas Plus, it is a life saving device for troops, FLIR sensors to the Army, Navy, Marine Instruments. as it provides high-definition resolu- Corps and U.S. allies. The first two generations of FLIR tech- tion and magnification with increased i4FF
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Malaysia Opts for Artillery Systems of Nexter and ADS

The Malaysian Ministry of Defense an- 12 rounds per minute. ited a range of its solutions that have nounced the acquisition of 18 units of Combat proven and qualified by the been adapted to meet the needs of the 105LG1 artillery systems for the Army French army, the gun of 105LG1 equips Indian army. Forces at DSA & NATSEC 2018, one of today six armies around the world: Sin- The Nexter Group, one of the world’s the largest defense services exhibition gapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Belgium, leading manufacturers of artillery, was in Asia. This 3-year contract will start by Canada and Colombia. This new acqui- present along with its partner Larsen & November 2019 with the first delivery sition of 105LG1 by the Malaysian army Toubro, one of India’s strategic indus- of 6 light guns and the last delivery is confirms the excellent performance, trial players in the field of defence. At due to take place in February 2020. ease of use and robustness of this gun. the show, Nexter put the spotlight on The 105 LG1 is a 105mm gun designed ADS, one of the major Malaysian de- the TRAJAN artillery system, which has for intervention and rapid reaction fence players, and Nexter, the French been evaluated by the Indian Army forces. With a maximum range of 17 land defence leader, are business part- under the Towed Gun System pro- km, it can be towed by a light vehicle, ners for the last eight years. In support gramme (TGS). The TRAJAN, jointly transported by an average helicopter to the local artillery industry, 105LG1 developed with Larsen & Toubro, will (PUMA or Bell 212 type) or parachuted systems will be assembled locally at be produced partly in India, as part of by a tactical transport aircraft (C130- the ADS Assembly facilities near Ge- the “Make In India” initiative of the In- Hercules type). This extreme mobility, mas, Negeri Sembilan. dian government. Since 2011, the L&T- thanks to its low weight (1650 kg), al- The package will also include long Nexter consortium has been working lows it to be deployed on any theatre range ERG3 ammunition and Bacara to provide an effective solution to In- of operation as complex as it is (jungle, Ballistic Computer. dian army’s needs. TRAJAN is an accu- forest, mountains etc.). A crew of 5 Nexter showcases TRAJAN at DEF- rate and powerful 155mm/52 calibre men is enough to make it operational EXPO Chennai towed gun system able to support any very quickly (a battery setup of 30 sec- Nexter, at the recently concluded DE- mechanised and armoured unit. It in- onds) and to shoot at a rate of at least FEXPO show in Chennai, India, exhib- tegrates the firepower of the CAESAR 41

DEFEXPO 2018, the Indian company PEL, active in the field of explosives and solid propellants, and Nexter, specialised in land systems and ammunition decided to tie-up for manufacturing Bi-Modular Charge Systems (BMCS) in order to respond to the needs of the Indian Ministry of Defence. The partners decided to answer to the BMCS RFP relative to a 10-year con- tract by manufacturing in India, com- bining the experience of Nexter with the pyrotechnics knowledge of PEL. 105LG1 is a 105mm gun designed for intervention and rapid reaction forces The proposed product, which is the key of artillery propulsion, is 100 per 155mm/52 calibre gun into a modern ploys the combat-proven artillery ord- cent designed within Nexter Group in towed gun system fitted with a firing nance used by the French Army and accordance with the Indian technical control system, automated implemen- other armed forces in the world. requirements. tation such as in/out of action, laying A model of the CAESAR on a 8x8 chas- Through a long-term partnership, and ammunition handling and load- sis, the best compromise between the PEL and Nexter are willing to build up ing so that the crew can performed simplicity of towed artillery and the one of the first Indian private manu- sustained firings with limited efforts. mobility of a self-propelled system, facturer of ammunition. This project The system reaches a high level of ac- was also on the stand. responds to the Indian government curacy by integrating a muzzle veloc- Multi-purpose, mobility, ease of im- objective to develop a private robust ity radar (MVR), an inertial navigation plementation, sustained firing capa- source of ammunition. unit (INU) and a ballistic computer. bility and survivability, are the key fea- In the weapon systems sector, the TRAJAN has been designed to reach a tures of the CAESAR arms system. The 40mm CTAS gun with telescopic am- high efficiency in all fire actions such CAESAR firepower is enhanced by its munition is intended to equip ar- as direct support fire, in-depth action speed of operation, longer range and moured infantry and reconnaissance fire, and counter-battery fire. improved accuracy. It fires six rounds vehicles to provide them with superior It is noteworthy, that the TRAJAN de- and is out of action in less than two firepower to any other medium calibre minutes. CAESAR is system. The new ammunition is neatly effective in all com- contained in a straight tube instead of bat missions, such as the traditional bullet shape and can direct support fire, deliver a more explosive charge – up in-depth action fire, to four times the power of the 30mm counter-battery fire rounds it replaces. The current types and even coastal of ammunition developed for the defence. Already cannon include armour piercing and available on two dif- training rounds – while a new airburst ferent 6x6 chassis, round for engaging light vehicles and CAESAR can be inte- infantry spread over a large area, and grated on other car- a point detonating round, which can riers, depending on penetrate thick concrete – are current- user’s needs. ly undergoing qualification. TRAJAN artillery system has been /FYUFS
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class diesel-electric attack submarines est generation of strategic submarine tionally powered submarines, whose designed by Naval Group and built by for the French Navy dedicated to deal design is derived from Barracuda type MDL. The Group has set up a sound with an ever-growing array of chal- submarines. defence industrial ecosystem for the lenges. Through the Australia Future Barracuda has pump jet propulsion, indigenous content of the P75 subma- Programme, Naval Group will con- which means it can move more quietly rines. Therefore, a significant part of the tribute to the delivery of 12 conven- than submarines with obsolete propel- high-tech equipment supplied by Na- ler technology. In a confrontation be- val Group, has been produced in India. tween two otherwise identical subma- INS Kalvari, set afloat on 27 October rines, the one with pump jet propulsion 2015 and had started its sea trial in The Barracuda always has the tactical advantage. The 2016. She successfully test fired an sonar suite performance provided by MBDA SM39 anti-ship missile and tor- is an inspiring Thales is one of the best available ever pedo and thus is combat–ready. for a submarine this size. By adopting Khanderi, the second of Kalvari class submarine, this technology, Australia has joined submarines, was launched in Mumbai which will an elite club of nations, which includes on 12 January 2017 and is undergo- only the UK, U.S., and France. The Short- ing several phases of sea trials. All the reportedly fin Barracuda is an inspiring submarine, remaining submarines are in different which will reportedly remain techno- stages of construction and will be de- remain logically superior well into the 2060s. livered at a rate of at least one every 12 Belh@rra months. Some of Naval Goup’s other technologically This combat and crisis management remarkable developments include: frigate empowers modern navies Barracuda superior well wanting to adapt to the digitisation of Naval Group designs and builds the the warfare. This compact frigate per- Barracuda, a state-of-the-art and lat- into the 2060s forms all the operations conducted by large surface vessels with increased precision and high level capabilities in anti-air, anti-surface, anti-submarine and asymmetric warfare domains. With the BELH@RRA frigate, Naval Group intends to continue the success enjoyed by La Fayette-class frigates, a reference on the naval defence market with over 20 units sold to four navies around the world. Naval Group com- pletes its product line by positioning a latest-generation vessel between the 6,000-tonne FREMM multi-mission frig- ate segment and that of the 2,500- to

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formances, while fulfilling the highest enhanced safety rules and standards for French nuclear submarine pro- gramme resulted in the development of a new F-21 Heavy Weight Torpedo by the French Navy. The F-21 Heavy Weight Torpedo development suc- cessfully integrates the mastery of alu- minium silver oxide technology which allows the torpedo to enjoy higher range and maximum available speed, The F-21 Heavy Weight Torpedo enjoys higher range and maximum available speed, making it a much more lethal weapon than other available torpedoes making it a much more lethal weapon than other available torpedoes. At the same time, its most important and salient feature is that of safety i.e. de- signed to never explode on-board a submarine even in case of platform being on fire, itself being dropped, or being fired accidentally. Naval Group as a manufacturer, integrator as well as developer of advanced combat man- agement systems of these torpedoes, also undertakes the complex task of seamless integration of this torpedo on-board the SCORPENE submarines. Aircraft Carrier Naval Group’s newest design of air- craft carrier is equipped with the latest Barracuda has pump jet propulsion, which means it can move more generation of combat systems and de- quietly than submarines with obsolete propeller technology ploys an on-board aircraft group (up to 40 aircraft). Its advanced conventional 3,000-tonne GOWIND corvettes. rine warfare, an unprecedented aircraft propulsion system allows the optimi- The new BELH@RRA frigate offers op- detection capability and strengthened sation of replenishment frequency erational intelligence and provides air-surface warfare capacities; a multi- and ensures a permanent presence at modular design, robustness and simpli- mission foundation to which capaci- sea within an air-sea group. The crew is fied use. ties responding to new threats such as adjusted to the actual need thanks to SETIS combat-management system asymmetric warfare or cyber-defence a reasonable level of automation. The Thanks to the architecture and versatil- will also be added. catapult aircraft carrier is compatible ity of Naval Group’s SETIS combat-man- The development of digital technolo- with most modern carrier-based air- agement system, proven on the FREMM gies guarantees the upgradeability of craft such as Rafale, F-18, E2C C/D etc. frigates and GOWIND corvettes, the the vessel throughout its lifecycle. For As of today, over 400 people are work- BELH@RRA frigate will respond to the a period of almost 40 years, the equip- ing on the development of the future specific needs of client navies in all ar- ment and systems will be incrementally systems and are preparing the op- eas of warfare, while at the same time modernised to adapt to evolutions in erations, with the number of persons offering significant platform modu- the operational context, future threats peaking at 2,000 during the technical larity to increase vessel payload or and the arrival of new technologies. shutdown itself. autonomy. The new frigate will offer '
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Strategic Perspectives Implementing Strategy: Essential Freedom of Action

op any of the other essential capaci- among states that acting contrary to ties (such as Initiative or Flexibility) their intent would realistically harm because they will be restrained or national reputations, and there- constrained by the actions of oth- fore limit national power. Recent ers. In our rapidly evolving world, examples of this include the use of states are threatened by interna- banned chemical weapons by the tional organisations, global business Assad regime and the missile attacks conglomerates, non-state actors of of the Houthis from Yemen – such significance and even alliance struc- actions are universally condemned tures, in addition to aggressor states. and always counterproductive. To retain true independence, states Freedom of Action is also closely must ensure their Freedom of Ac- related to two other principles of By: Dr. John R.Ballard tion, without undo restraints or con- strategy: Cooperation and Flexibil- Former Dean of the National Defense straints, against all such threats. ity. Cooperation among states can College Restraints on action are generally limit Freedom of Action, but if the [email protected] things that states are prohibited decision to cooperate is taken in a from doing; constraints on action way to ensure combined Freedom of are things states must do. In gen- Action then both principles are rein- eral terms, only universally accepted forced. Although Flexibility requires international agreements (such as Freedom of Action to work best, and Making strategy work effec- the UN Charter) and international seems similar to Freedom of Action, tively is the essential challenge of in- law (the Geneva Conventions for Flexibility is more tactical in nature: ternational affairs. Having identified example) should be accepted will- having the means to alter approach- some key principles making strate- ingly. If states voluntarily enter into es once a strategy is in execution. gists more effective, it is incumbent other limiting agreements, such as As our regional security environ- on us to become proficient using alliances, treaties or trade associa- ment grows ever more complex with those capabilities. In today’s world tions (the Gulf Cooperation Council, the ongoing changes in the global they apply to most strategic national or the North American Free Trade power structure, strategic leaders efforts, so they should become fa- Agreement) they are accepting re- must ensure Freedom of Action to miliar terms among both national straints or constraints on their Free- do what their citizens require to government and business leaders. dom of Action in exchange for other maintain their culture and national The key, and some would say most benefits. prosperity. No two international ac- overarching, of those concepts is The reason why universally accepted tions are exactly alike, so Freedom Freedom of Action. international agreements and inter- of Action may require different ap- Freedom of Action is the capacity national law should not be viewed as proaches in different circumstances, to act as desired to achieve national restraints or constraints on Freedom but if used wisely, it is always prereq- interests despite the efforts of other of Action is because agreements uisite for ensuring long term success, states. Without Freedom of Action such as the UN Charter and the Ge- particularly for a nation as engaged no state or business can fully devel- neva Conventions are so influential in world affairs as the UAE. 46 ISSUE 556 MAY 2018 Reports

The United Kingdom recently award- ed MBDA a £400 million contract for Brimstone to the capability sustainment programme (CSP) of the advanced Brimstone air-to- surface missile, to extend its service life beyond 2030. Offer Logistical Under the CSP effort, MBDA will manu- facture new Brimstone missiles for the UK Armed Forces in order to replenish the country’s inventory and to main- "EWBOUBHFT
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Brimstone is planned for RAF Protector capabilities of Brimstone against the precision from the RPAS; unmatched by Wide range of target types most challenging of targets. any other weapon since. MBDA’s proposed Future Attack Heli- The Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fighter The missile promises to arm Protector copter Weapon (FAHW) solution too aircraft and the British Army’s new with the ability to strike fast moving, builds on the highly acclaimed Brim- Apache attack helicopters will carry manoeuvring targets with both man in stone missile (98.7 per cent effective- Brimstone. the loop post launch guidance and also ness achieved during in-theatre op- Integration with precision autonomous post launch all weather erations) to specifically meet Attack MBDA’s Brimstone precision strike mis- capabilities. This confirms that the mis- Helicopter requirements by providing sile is also being planned as the UK’s sile is a true multiplatform weapon that the operator with the ability to reliably guided missile solution for the Royal can operate across fast jets, RPAS and, and simply engage, in both direct and Air Force’s Protector Remotely Piloted most recently, helicopters. A number indirect fire modes, a wide range of tar- Air System (RPAS) programme. If con- of further enhanced capabilities are get types with its multi-effect warhead. firmed, the General Atomics Aeronau- planned to be developed and incorpo- This target set includes fast moving tical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) Certifiable rated into the solutions for Protector, vehicles, MBTs and other armoured Predator B will enter service with the AH-64E and Typhoon, demonstrating vehicles, structures, FIACs (Fast Inshore British weapon. MBDA’s commitment to spirally evolve Attack Craft) as well as airborne enemy The integration plan is included as part the weapon to meet changing custom- helicopters. of the Ministry of Defence’s Main Gate er needs and adapting to new threats. MBDA’s proposed FAHW solution will selection of the aircraft and, if agreed, the missile will be integrated and field- ed in line with the Platform’s introduc- tion to service. MBDA is working with UK MoD, US DoD and GA-ASI towards a programme, which would see the missile undergo integration onto the Air System with trials and firings towards the end of the decade. The missile has already suc- cessfully completed a series of trial fir- ings on MQ-9 Reaper during early 2014 that saw the weapon engaging 70mph and manoeuvring targets with extreme MBDA’s newest Brimstone missile enters RAF Service 48 ISSUE 556 MAY 2018 Reports

Six missiles Brimstone on MQ-9 Reaper drone feature an IM compliant rocket mo- and manoeuvring vehicles, tanks and tor and multi-effect, tandem-shaped armoured cars, bunkers, and naval ves- charge warhead with an impact, de- Brimstone is sels including swarming and individual layed or proximity fuse capability. Its Fast In-shore Attack Craft (FIAC). dual mode seeker will provide flexible fully integrated Brimstone provides a combat proven, engagement modes to maximise the low collateral, close air support weap- helicopter’s target acquisition, designa- onto Tornado on offering to the fast jet operator the tion and fire control system. unique capability of engaging different Weapon of choice GR4 and is target types, including fast moving vehi- Operationally deployed in the Afghani- intended cles vessels in both land and naval envi- stan, and Libya conflicts, Brimstone has ronments and in both direct and indirect proved to be the weapon of choice for integration modes. The latest generation Brimstone with its ability to perform surgical builds upon the successful Brimstone Ur- strikes in time critical missions with a on Typhoon and gent Operational Requirement (UOR), true day/night capability. Brimstone which deployed the weapon into front is fully integrated onto Tornado GR4 Future Attack line operations with the RAF. and is intended for integration on Ty- Reference Text/Photo: phoon and Future Attack Helicopter. Helicopter www.mbda-systems.com The weapon system is also suitable for deployment on a wide range of Un- manned Aerial Vehicles, land and sur- face platforms. Combat aircraft armed with the Brim- stone weapon offer reach, speed, flex- ibility, precision and the ability to en- gage multiple targets with a single mission load. When used from a fixed wing platform, Brimstone provides a rapid response for Close Air Support and Counter Insurgency that is not pos- sible from helicopters alone. Its target types includes fast moving MBDA demonstrates Brimstone missile live firing from Apache helicopter

50 ISSUE 556 MAY 2018 Reports Leonardo Showcases The Strengths of Its Defence Solutions

At the recently concluded Defence fence applications, Leonardo has pro- time outside of Italy at Malaysia’s LIMA Services Asia 2018 (DSA) in Kuala vided its RAT31DL for air defence and exhibition last year and is being offered Lumpur, Malaysia, visitors at Leonardo’s has delivered air traffic management to Malaysia for its maritime patrol re- stand got an insight into the company’s solutions for Mersing, Langkawi and quirements. The ATR 72MP is equipped latest-generation aircraft, helicopters, Kuala Lumpur International Airports. with Leonardo’s ATOS surveillance mis- naval, air defence and airborne elec- In March, Leonardo completed Fac- sion system, which offers a user-friendly tronics systems. Leonardo has support- tory Acceptance Test activities for the ‘mission tactical picture’ by fusing data ed the security of Malaysia for many upgrade of the new air traffic control collected by the aircraft’s suite of sen- years and has representative offices in centre at Kuala Lumpur International sors, including the Leonardo Seaspray Kuala Lumpur. Airport (KLIA). AESA surveillance radar. The company’s presence in Malaysia Maritime Security For Malaysia’s anti-submarine and anti- included over 60 helicopters in service At DSA, Leonardo’s main focus was on surface warfare requirements, Leon- with the Malaysian Armed Forces, Fire Malaysia’s maritime security require- ardo was promoting its latest-genera- & Rescue Department (Bomba), Royal ments, offering solutions based on the tion AW159 helicopter. Equipped with Malaysia Police, Maritim Malaysia, com- latest technology such the ATR72MP Leonardo’s Seaspray 7000E series AESA mercial and private owners. For the patrol aircraft. In the region, there is a radar, which has a patented small- Royal Malaysian Navy, Leonardo has major emphasis on protecting mari- target detection mode that can iden- supplied naval guns such as the OTO time territory, for example safeguard- tify submarine periscopes, as well as a 76/62 SR “super rapid”, light torpedoes ing commercial activities, fighting sonar, EO sensors, anti-surface missiles and heavy “Black Shark” torpedoes. Sup- piracy and providing coastal security. and torpedoes, the AW159 is the most porting the monitoring of the whole of Critical to this offer is Leonardo’s ATR capable multi-role maritime helicopter Malaysia’s airspace for both civil and de- 72MP, which was exhibited for the first in its weight class. It is already in ser- 51

AW159 helicopter is equipped with Leonardo’s Seaspray 7000E series AESA radar

ket today and the only one specifically than with front-line fighters. designed to prepare pilots for the lat- Air-Defence and Surveillance est generation of high performance For air-defence and surveillance, Leon- aircraft. The M-346 is a winner of global ardo showcased its RAT31DL and competitions and is in service with the KRONOS radar systems. With over 50 air forces of Italy, Singapore and Poland. systems sold worldwide, including The M-346 is the cornerstone of an in- to Malaysia, the company’s RAT31DL vice with the UK’s Royal Navy and the tegrated training system, which thanks is NATO’s primary air defence sensor. Republic of Korea Navy and is being to a Live-Virtual-Constructive environ- KRONOS is a multi-functional radar offered in Malaysia to meet its future ment, allows for the simultaneous, real- family, which can detect, track and naval helicopter requirements. Other time training of pilots in the air and on identify targets and to provide weapon helicopters showcased at DSA included the ground in the Full Mission Simulator systems with targeting data, including the AW139 and AW189 helicopters, in complex, networked scenarios. the provision of TBM (Tactical Ballistic more than 30 of which are in service An evolution of the proven M-346 ad- Missile) defence capabilities. It simulta- in Malaysia performing a wide range vanced jet trainer, the new M-346FA neously and independently performs of roles. Leonardo is also continuing (Fighter Attack) variant is a highly ef- surveillance and tracking. The KRONOS to expand its helicopter capabilities in ficient and reliable radar-equipped radar family includes versions for naval Malaysia through a further programme multirole combat aircraft designed to and land missions and around 50 sys- of investment centred on its regional meet an increasingly wide range of tems have been sold to date. maintenance and support centre at operational needs. With an integrated As an international company, Leonardo Kuala Lumpur’s Subang - Sultan Abdul Grifo multi-mode fire control radar has the capability needed to be able to Aziz Shah Airport. from Leonardo, targeting and RECCE export its proprietary European tech- M-346 Advanced Jet Trainer pods and a defensive aids system, the nology to customers around the world With expertise in military pilot training M-346FA is well suited to air-to-ground within partnering agreements, local and a longstanding position as supplier scenarios, performing CAS/COIN and collaborations and JVs. One such area of training assets to the Royal Malay- Interdiction with Precision Guided Mu- is airborne electronics. The company’s sian Air Force, Leonardo displayed its nitions, air-to-air missions such as air Seaspray and Osprey AESA (Active M-346 aircraft. It is the most advanced policing and airspace control and tacti- Electronically Scanned Array, or E-scan) jet trainer aircraft available on the mar- cal reconnaissance, all at a far lower cost surveillance radars are designed and 52 ISSUE 556 MAY 2018 Reports

own systems. “Leonardo’s Falco-family systems are mission-proven and have been op- erating for more than 15 years,” said Alberto Pietra, Airborne and Space Systems Marketing & Sales Director for Leonardo. Visitors to Leonardo’s stand will be able to get a glimpse at Leonardo’s exten- sive range of airborne ISTAR products and systems via an interactive digital display. The company’s portfolio will include the Osprey AESA surveillance radar, the SEER radar-warning receiver and the SAGE electronic support meas- ure system. At SOFEX, Leonardo will also showcase At SOFEX, Leonardo will showcase its multi-functional and multi-mission its multi-functional and multi-mission KRONOS radar family. Pictured above is KRONOS Land. KRONOS radar family. On display will be the KRONOS LAND, a compact, flex- manufactured in the UK and so fully ex- At SOFEX, Leonardo will highlight the ible and fully autonomous radar system portable to Malaysia and the surround- wide range of surveillance and imaging for tactical operations. KRONOS LAND ing region. As well as radars, Electronic services the company can provide via fits within an ISO 20ft volume and is Warfare (EW) systems on-show at DSA its Falco family of remotely-piloted air transportable by standard commercial included Leonardo’s SEER radar warn- systems, including the Falco and Falco trucks, helicopters, aircraft, ships or ing system, which keeps crews aware of EVO, the first two models of a fleet that trains. It can be deployed on unpre- potentially hostile radar emitters. SEER will continue to develop and grow in pared sites by two people and made is currently being offered to the Royal future. operational in 10 minutes from arrival Malaysian Air Force and other custom- Falco has been operational for a num- on site. ers in the region and was selected last ber of years with five customers to date. Furthermore, Leonardo will demon- year by the Indonesian Air Force. In some cases, such as the MONUSCO strate the strengths of its Guardian Visitors to DSA were also able to virtu- peacekeeping mission, which the Unit- counter-RCIED system, which provides ally explore the latest generation of ed Nations is performing in Democratic “electronic armour” to security forces Leonardo’s sensors and systems on the Republic of the Congo (DRC), Leonardo against Radio Frequency (RF) initi- bridge of a multi-role naval vessel. ‘Im- itself delivers surveillance and intel- ated Remotely Controlled Improvised mersive reality’ on the company’s stand ligence, operating the Falco systems Explosive Device (RCIED) threats. enabled guests to experience naval ca- on behalf of customers. The Falco EVO, Leonardo’s participation in SOFEX will pabilities including a multi-functional which has been selected in the Gulf re- demonstrate the company’s capacity radar, friend-or-foe detection and infra- gion, saw its first delivery in November to deal with the increasingly complex red sensors for acquiring and tracking 2017. and challenging battlespace through targets, integrated communications Leonardo offers various solutions using a diverse portfolio of products, includ- systems and satellite radio. the Falco family system: end users may ing Leonardo DRS’s ones, ranging from Advanced solutions choose to own and operate the system signal-finding equipment and EW jam- This month, Leonardo will also display themselves, own the system but have it ming to situational awareness technol- its products and special operations at operated by Leonardo’s expert crews, ogies, thermal cameras and advanced SOFEX, Jordan’s biannual conference or the customer may choose to buy communication systems. and exhibition dedicated to Special flying-hours or data from Leonardo, Reference Text/Photo: Forces. which will then deploy and operate its www.leonardocompany.com 53

Oshkosh to Demonstrate Next-Gen Mobility and Operational Capability

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F-35: Combat Aviation’s Most Comprehensive Flight Test Programme 55

ith stealth technology, ad- sensors, weapons capability and per- F-35 programme. “The joint govern- vanced sensors, weapons formance for all three F-35 variants.” ment and industry team demonstrated wcapacity and range, the SDD Flight Testing exceptional collaboration and exper- F-35 is one of the most lethal, surviv- The final SDD flight occurred on April tise, giving the men and women who able and connected fighter aircraft 11 at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, fly the F-35 great confidence in its trans- ever built. It is clear for all to see that Maryland, completing a major data- formational capability.” the F-35’s ability to collect, analyse and gathering mission while carrying an ex- Capability Development & Delivery share data is a powerful force multi- ternal 2,000-pound GBU-31 Joint Direct The Joint Programme Office’s Continu- plier enhancing airborne, surface and Attack Munitions (JDAM) and AIM-9X ous Capability Development and De- ground-based assets in the battles- Sidewinder heat-seeking missiles. More livery (C2D2) framework is intended to pace and enabling men and women in than 1,000 SDD flight test engineers, provide timely, affordable incremen- uniform to execute their mission and maintainers, pilots and support per- tal warfighting capability improve- return safely home. sonnel took the F-35’s three variants ments to maintain joint air dominance Today’s F-35 programme has accom- through their full flight envelope for against evolving threats to the United plished its final developmental test performance and flying qualities. States and its allies. flight in its System Development and The flight test team has also conducted Developmental flight testing is a key Demonstration (SDD) phase: “Com- 6 at-sea detachments and performed component of the F-35 programme’s pleting the F-35 SDD flight test is the more than 1,500 vertical landing tests. SDD phase, which is formally com- culmination of years of hard work and The F-35B variant has completed 183 pleted following an Operational Test dedication from the joint government Weapon Separation Tests, 46 Weapons and Evaluation and the Department of and industry team,” said Vice Adm. Mat Delivery Accuracy tests and 33 Mission Defense’s decision to go into full-rate Winter, F-35 Programme Executive Of- Effectiveness tests, including numer- aircraft production. Once the required ficer. “Since the first flight of AA-1 in ous multi-ship missions featuring up to SDD flight test is completed, F-35 2006, the developmental flight test eight F-35s against advanced threats. flight testing will continue in support programme has operated for more “The F-35 flight test programme rep- of phased capability improvements than 11 years mishap-free, conducting resents the most comprehensive, rig- and the modernisation of the F-35 air more than 9,200 sorties, accumulating orous and the safest developmental system. over 17,000 flight hours, and execut- flight test program in aviation history,” Five Revolutionary F-35A Capabilities ing more than 65,000 test points to said Greg Ulmer, Lockheed Martin’s vice It’s been said that barriers are meant verify the design, durability, software, president and general manager of the to be broken and the F-35A Lightning

Located on the bottom of the F-35A’s nose, the Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) provides extended range detection and precision targeting against ground targets 56 ISSUE 556 MAY 2018 Reports

was built to serve as a communications hub with the aircraft’s advanced sen- sor package designed to gather and distribute more information than any fighter in history, giving operators a de- cisive advantage over any adversary. It can also process the information a pilot needs and organise it into an easy-to- read display on the two large touch screens in the cockpit. The F-35A’s advanced avionics create a single integrated picture of the bat- tlefield, giving airmen real-time access with 360-degree coverage. This data is automatically shared through secure datalinks with commanders at sea, in the air or on the ground to provide an instantaneous, high-fidelity view of ongoing operations. These capa- bilities make the F-35A a formidable Low observable stealth gives the F-35A the ability to elude or greatly complicate an force multiplier for enhanced coalition enemy’s ability to find and defeat the aircraft operations, leading the entire defense community in the migration to the net- II certainly proves that statement to aircraft’s unique stealth performance. centric combat of the future. be true. With its aerodynamic perfor- Its stealth operations thus provide to- 3. Breaking the Technology Barrier mance, advanced avionics and next- day’s airmen with greater survivability The F-35A’s advanced sensor technol- generation stealth, the F-35A’s cut- and lethality, allowing pilots to oper- ogy is intended to recognise enemy ting-edge technology will enable the ate in contested areas once denied threats at much greater distances, en- United States Airforce to adapt con- legacy fighters. abling earlier, longer-ranged attacks tinuously, enabling a quick response 
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F-35B Ship Trials: The flight test team has conducted 6 at-sea detachments and performed more than 1,500 vertical landing tests ing outstanding situational awareness complete their missions – airspeed, thus a multi-service fighter with three for enhanced survivability. heading, altitude, targeting informa- distinct variants and one common air What is more, the aircraft is equipped tion and warnings – is projected on to frame. with an internally mounted Electro- the helmet’s visor rather than the tradi- Component commonality across all Optical Targeting System (EOTS). Lo- tional Heads-up Display on the canopy three variants has significantly re- cated on the bottom of the F-35A’s widescreen. duced manufacturing, supply chain, nose, the EOTS provides extended The F-35A’s Distributed Aperture Sys- support and training costs. Moreover, range detection and precision tar- tem (DAS) then streams real-time im- the ability to use built-in mission sys- geting against ground targets, while agery to the helmet from six infrared tems technology has eliminated the providing long-range detection of air- cameras mounted around the aircraft, cost of the expensive external pods to-air threats. The F-35A’s advanced allowing pilots to “look through” the used by legacy aircraft. technology enables airmen to enter airplane. Pilots can see the entire envi- F-35 unit costs have declined by more the air battlespace first, ensuring that ronment surrounding them when us- than 60 per cent since the first produc- dominance in the air will clear the way ing this technology. With the mission tion lot, meaning that the price of an for follow-on coalition forces to oper- system’s integration and outstanding F-35A has dropped to $94.6 million, ate with relative impunity. over-the-nose visibility, the helmet making it a 5th Generation air system 4. Breaking the Situational-Aware- is designed to enhance pilot perfor- at a 4th Generation fighter price. The ness Barrier mance dramatically. F-35A’s versatility and adaptability The F-35 helmet takes virtual reality to 5. Breaking the Cost Barrier support the USAF’s mission to break the next level. The Helmet Mounted By design, the conventional takeoff the cost barrier while maintaining air Display (HMD) systems provide pi- and landing F-35A was built to replace combat superiority. lots with unprecedented situational aging fighter inventories with the ca- Reference Text/Photo: awareness. This means that all the pability to conduct multiple missions www.lockheedmartin.com information that the pilots need to and fulfil several roles. The F-35 is www.F35.com 58 ISSUE 556 MAY 2018 Reports

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an unmanned platform. Its suppliers will include established and reliable UK de- fense companies, such as BAE Systems, Thales UK, Raytheon, Pearson Engineer- ing and Rolls-Royce, to help sustain the UK supply chain across Scotland, the North-East of England, Northern Ireland and the West Midlands. Not only will the programme include rapid delivery of the proven Boxer ve- hicle, but it guarantees an open and transparent procurement-and-delivery process, compatibility with NATO allies Boxer vehicle offers exceptional levels of protection and mobility and a substantial investment into the ARTEC is a Joint Venture of Krauss-Maffei The German Bundeswehr’s inventory industrial base of UK defense. Armin Wegmann, Rheinmetall MAN Military includes four Boxer variants: an infan- Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG, Vehicles and Rheinmetall Military Vehi- try section vehicle, a mobile command recognises the excellent export poten- cles Nederland. post, a heavily protected field ambu- tial of British-built Boxer vehicles: “The Boxer’s new 8x8 variants lance and a driver-training vehicle. Boxer vehicle offers exceptional levels Both the British MOD and Australia have The Dutch armed forces currently field of protection and mobility that have selected the Boxer 8x8 after a compre- a combat engineering Boxer, along with been proven on operations, and we look hensive market analysis of the perfor- the ambulance, mobile command post, forward to welcoming the British Army mance and value-for-money of similar cargo transport and driver training ve- into the group of armed forces already Mechanised Infantry Vehicles. The 8x8 hicles. The Lithuanian armed forces are successfully operating Boxer.” is also available in 12 other versions, also procuring four variants of the Boxer As a joint venture between Rheinmetall amongst which these are the key variants: equipped with an unmanned 30mm tur- (64 per cent) and Krauss-Maffei Weg- t
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The role of the Armed Forces is no longer limited to defending sover- eignty, achievements and national security; it also plays highly impor- tant roles in promoting national economic sovereignty, boosting the national economy by the strengths and attractiveness of investment, building national competencies and capacities, and enhancing the country’s competitiveness globally in various fields of development. This issue of Nation Shield highlights the most prominent data and as- pects of participation by our valiant Armed Forces in the process of the comprehensive development of the UAE. t

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the UAE towards achieving sustainable development.” 3 - Experts agree that military industries ensive Development of the UAE are not only one of the manifestations of industrial and technical progress, but they are also a vital pillar of national sovereignty by providing the require- ments of the Armed Forces, while pro- viding a margin of manoeuvre for the independence of political decision and strategic planning. 4 - Effective contribution to building the human capital that is capable of participating effectively in various na- tional workplaces: After the National Service and Reserves Law has come into effect, the Armed Forces allow citizens to benefit from their enormous training and preparation capabilities. 5 - The tasks of modern armed forces are no longer limited to training in weapons and combat tasks, as the evo- lution of their tasks in the modern era has made them integrated educational institutions. The armed forces have be- come an active element in the process of comprehensive development and other tasks. the UAE Armed Forces, in one of his Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President t
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3 - Contribution to the Emiratisation of tenth session in February 2017, IDEX advanced technology: There is no doubt The defence has been a constant success, both in that the rise of the UAE national defence industry has terms of the steady increase in the size industry is linked to the employment of the space allocated to the demon- of state-of-the-art technology and the become a strations and the countries and inter- building of closer relations with uni- national companies exhibiting the lat- versities and local and global research gateway to est military technologies. centres. Hence there is interest by con- IDEX is an important economic val- cerned authorities and agencies in strengthening ue that contributes significantly to building a base of national cadres pos- strengthening the national economy sessing the ability to deal with modern UAE economic through the revenues generated by technologies. the services provided on its sidelines, 4 - Supporting the industrial sector (in- partnerships which in turn stimulate tourism and tegration between defence and civil in- with many trade in the country. dustries): The development of defence The presence of such a large num- industries in the country is inseparable countries ber of trade delegations represent- from the industrial sector in general; it ing companies has culminated in constitutes a qualitative extension of t
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Armoured Vehicles: Indispensable Assets for Strategic Objectives

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new UAE acquisitions fitted with Rus- ageing BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles. sian combat turrets. The Rabdan is a modified Emirati ver- The JAIS is a re-designation of NIMR’s sion of a Turkish Otokar Arma 8×8 with N35 mine-resistant ambush-protected a turret fitted with 100mm 2A70 gun vehicle series, benefitting from STAN- and two coaxial weapons: the 30mm AG-4569 Level 4-standard protection 2A72 automatic cannon and 7,62mm from ballistic fire, as well as mine and PKT/PKTM machine guns from Russian- improvised explosive device (IED) blast made BMP-3 amphibious infantry fight- protection of up to STANAG 4569 Level ing vehicles. 4A and 4B. The JAIS can be armed with Textron’s Afghan MSFVs remote-controlled turrets (such as the Following the retreat of international EVPU Turra 30) and anti-tank guided troops, the Afghan government has missiles (ATGM). prepared a four-year plan to improve The HAFEET 630A artillery support vehi- its security forces. Thus, in November cles are procured in two configurations 2017, the U.S. delivered 495 armoured – observation and command-and-con- fighting vehicles to Afghanistan for its trol – while the AJBAN 440A utility ve- Special Forces Cops. hicles will be armed with ATGM. Mean- It is this context that Textron Systems while, Navistar Defence has announced Marine & Land Systems has been it will upgrade 1,085 long wheel base awarded a contract for the delivery of MaxxPro armoured vehicles for the UAE additional 55 Mobile Strike Force Ve- under a foreign military contract with hicles (MSFVs) to the Afghan National the U.S. Army. The UAE is the largest international The 4x4 MSFV was developed spe- operator of BMP-3 and the optional cifically for the Afghanistan National installation of this combat module on Army under the U.S. Army’s MSFV pro- Rabdan vehicles will increase the level gramme. The first deliveries are sched- of the UAE`s infantry armoured vehicles uled for later in 2018, with the contract fleet unification, replacing its fleet of including training, spare parts and lo-

150-plus HAFEET 630A artillery support vehicles and 115 AJBAN 440 missile- equipped vehicles. The contract will be undertaken by the Al Jasoor Heavy Vehicles Industries, a joint company es- tablished by Otokar and Tawazun. The 2018 vehicle deliveries will join the 1,000 NIMR vehicles currently in service with the UAE’s armed forces. The order of 400 8x8 armoured vehicles was also announced during IDEX 2017, with the NIMR Hafeet with water tank 70 ISSUE 556 MAY 2018 Research

gistics services. Based on Textron Systems’ COMMAN- DO Select armoured vehicle line, 621 MSFVs have been delivered to the Af- ghan National Army (ANA) since 2012, with over 550 of these vehicles ac- tively engaged in security operations in strategic locations across the coun- try. Textron Systems Marine and Land Systems have produced three variants of the MSFV, including an armoured personnel carrier – or APC - equipped with a Mk.19 Grenade Launcher, an au- tomatic belt-fed weapon system that fires 40mm grenades and a .50 calibre machine-gun turret. Terminator battle tank Algeria has ordered 300 BMPT Termi- nator tank support vehicles from Rus- sian manufacturer UralVagonZavod, with deliveries taking place from the Textron Systems’ COMMANDO Select armoured vehicle first quarter of 2018 to the end of 2019. Two versions of the Terminator are ear- An Iraqi delegation met with the Polish marked for export, both based on the Armaments Group representatives in T-72 battle tank chassis. November 2017 to discuss overhauls The BMPT-72 is fitted with a state- and modernisation of the T-72 tanks of-the-art guided weapons system, and armoured personnel carriers. Po- capable of destroying enemy infan- land exports T-55 and T-52 tanks, WZT- try vehicles, tanks, helicopters and 2 armoured recovery vehicles, landing other armored objects. Its armoury ships and arms to Iraq, while the two includes two 30-mm 2A42 automatic nations are now discussing potential cannons loaded with 850 rounds deliveries of personnel equipment. of ammunition, four laser-guided Ata- New Tigr Egyptian contract ka-T anti-tank missile systems and one Tigr is a multi-role, all-terrain light spe- coaxial machine gun with a remote re- cial armoured car designed for police Jordan is the fourth nation to deploy the enhanced-performance Marder loading mechanism. and defense forces, operational with Aside from two AG-17D automatic gre- the Russian Interior Ministry, National nade launchers, the BMPT also carries Guard and other law enforcement or hatches and a tow rope on the roof, an four launchers for 9M120-1 (or 9M120- armed services. Egypt’s police forces improved braking system and flexibil- 1F/4) guided anti-tank missiles, which are looking to buy 50 Tigr armoured ity in all terrain, including the ability to can hit targets at a distance of six kilo- vehicles from Russia’s Military Industrial operate in water 1.2 metres deep. metres day or night. With the Termi- Company (VPK). Tigr now offers a wide-range of vari- nator’s night vision, laser-range finder Egypt is modernising its armoured ve- ants for diverse applications: GAZ-2975 and integrated laser-controlled missile hicle fleet to maximise efficiency in the is the military variant of the GAZ-2330 guidance system, the three-man crew northern part of the Sinai Peninsula. In Tigr; the GAZ-233001 is an unarmoured is protected in a range of climates, this context, the advanced features of version developed for the civilian mar- zones and light conditions, including the Tigr GAZ 4x4 include stronger ar- ket; the GAZ-233034 and GAZ-233036 within urban areas. mor, embrasures in the windows, two SPM-2 are multi-role armoured police 71

1A3 infantry fighting vehicles for Jor- dan’s Armed Forces, to be delivered in Q1 2018 under a $17 million German military aid programme. Under the contract, Rheinmetall will supply Jor- dan with twenty-five fully modernised, former German Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles, painted in a desert camouflage pattern within a package encompassing spare parts, ammuni- tion, documentation, special tools and customer support on location, along with training for operators and mainte- nance personnel. Jordan’s King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) is also testing its first 8x8 armoured fighting vehicle, based on a Tatra high-mobility cross-country chassis. The first version is the armoured-personnel-carrier con- Russia’s Gorets-M armoured vehicle figuration, featuring an all-welded steel armoured body providing ballistic pro- Kamaz-43502 chassis developed by tection up to STANAG 4569 Level 4 or OKB Tehnika. It is equipped with a Level 5 with an upgrade. nuclear, biological and chemical pro- ,VXBJUT
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ing upgrade/maintenance of engines fantry Fighting Vehicles supplied by the turbo-diesel engine rated at 600-hp, and transmissions depot level support, U.S. under a larger military assistance featuring high mobility, amphibious training devices, spare and repair parts, programme. The Lebanese Army will capability and a maximum road speed support equipment, tools and test receive a total of 32 M2A2s, 6 MD 530G of 72 km/h, with improved armour, equipment, technical data and publi- light attack helicopters, 6 Scan-Eagle mobility and survivability compared cations, personnel training and train- UAVs and communications and night to the M113. It features a 3-man crew ing equipment, U.S. Government and vision devices. (commander, driver and gunner) and a contractor engineering, and technical The Bradley achieved the Initial Opera- 6-man squad in the rear compartment. and logistics support services along- tional capability (IOC) in 1981 and was Morocco’s Abrams partnership side other related elements of logistics combat-proven during the 1991 Gulf Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces re- support. War. As an armoured, fully-tracked M2 ceived a third batch of American Thales will also provide Kuwait with an infantry fighting vehicle, it provides mo- Abrams tanks in November 2017 un- integrated state of the art remotely op- bile protected transport to a battlefield der the Army’s Excess Defence Articles erated turret-and-surveillance system infantry squad, while also supplying fire programme contract signed between for eight armoured 4x4 patrol vehicles support to dismounted troops and anti- Morocco and the United States in Sep- to be operated by the Kuwaiti Security tank/anti-bunker capability through its tember 2015. The 220 Abrams tanks Shield department. These vehicles will 2-turret mounted TOW missiles. are a mix of the M1A1 and M1A2 mod- be used to maintain internal security, The turret-mounted armament con- el with camouflage designed specifi- public safety and surveillance missions. sists of a M242 25mm Bushmaster gun cally for Morocco. Lebanon’s US counter-infantry deal with a maximum range of 2,000 me- The M1A1 emerged in the 1980s while Since the 2006 war with Israel, the Leb- tres and diverse ammunition, notably the enhanced M1A2 version has been anese Army has received a total of $1.5 25mm M793 cartridges and M793 TP-T in production since 2005. The heavy- billion in military aid from successive target practice-traced and M910TPDS- armoured M1 tanks feature Nuclear, American administrations, including T target practice discarding sabot- Biological and Chemical (NBC) pro- education and training. The U.S. donat- traced cartridges. Alongside a M240C tection and a 1,500-hp AGT-1500 gas ed a second shipment of 8 M2A2 Brad- 7.62mm machine gun, 2 anti-tank TOW engine which allows high on- and off- ley Fighting Vehicles to the Lebanese missiles are mounted in the turret left road mobility. Army in February 2018 to complete side, providing an engagement range The M1 Abrams 105mm or 120mm sta- delivery of sixteen of the 32 vehicles of about 4 km. bilised cannon can open fire moving scheduled. The early M2A0 and M2A1 have been or stationary at night and in adverse Lebanon has now received the third upgraded to the current M2A2 configu- weather against moving and station- batch of Bradley M2A2 Armoured In- ration and are now powered by a single ary targets, with a high probability of

Morocco’s Abrams tanks are a mix of the M1A1 and M1A2 model with camouflage designed specifically for Morocco kill using depleted uranium penetra- delivery to Saudi Arabia. the ability to move comfortably on tion ammunition and advanced bal- Oman’s Anatolian Leopards loose and soft terrain, thus providing listic computers. Its sensor package is Oman’s first batch of the 172 PARS III increased road-holding at high speeds housed on the turret, while the frontal 8x8 armoured fighting vehicles devel- and short braking distances. The vehi- part of the turret is protected using de- oped by Turkish manufacturer FNSS cle has 8X8 driving characteristics, with pleted uranium plates more resistant Savunma was delivered to the Omani its axles locked when necessary, while than steel. Ministry of Defence in July 2017, enter- the central tire inflation system allows The first M1A2 was fielded within the ing service in November 2017 at the the driver to adjust the tire pressures to U.S. Army in 1996 as a remanufac- ‘Safrat Al Dooh’ field of the Royal Army adapt to the terrain conditions. tured and upgraded M1 Abrams main of Oman. The fully independent hydro-pneu- battle tank seeking to retain mobil- The PARS III 8X8 has been developed matic suspension system provides the ity and increase firepower. Although with a special emphasis on mobility, highest wheel travel and the best road export Abrams are not provided with protection, payload and growth poten- grip of its class, with the all-axle steer- depleted uranium armour, the M1A2 tial and a focus on the performance and ing system boasting the lowest turning Abrams main battle tank features a durability required for modern military radius in its class at 8 m. The PARS III’s M256 120mm smooth bore gun 42 operations. The vehicles are available ability to decrease the steer-by-wire of rounds, two M240 7.62mm machine in 4X4, 6X6 and 8X8 configurations in a rear axles progressively by locking over guns and a M2 12.7mm machine gun family of vehicles taking its name from certain speeds, together with the ABS providing a short-range air defense the “Anatolian Leopard”. system and the engine brake, all con- capability against helicopters and low The 8X8 has a combat weight of 30,000 tribute to enhanced driving safety. flying aircraft. kg, powered by a diesel engine and Furthermore, the front two-man driv- The M1A2 provides the Abrams with consisting of a water cooled diesel er’s cabin offers a 180° horizontal field improvements in lethality, survivability engine coupled with a fully automatic of vision and high-level driving safety and fightability for advanced threats by transmission to generate a maximum and comfort. The driver and com- including a commander’s independent road speed of up to 100 km/h. It is ca- mander also enjoy a wider field of vi- thermal viewer (CITV), an improved pable of manoeuvring on a 60 per cent sion thanks to large glass periscopes weapon station, a fire control system vertical and 30 per cent horizontal gra- and front-driving/manoeuvre thermal and enhanced armour. The U.S. Army dient, climbing 70 cm-high obstacles cameras located at the front and rear of has changed the older M1 to the M1A2 and crossing 200 cm-wide trenches. the vehicle. configuration which has been upgrad- Thanks to the engine layout and ad- Reference Text/Photo: ed to the SEP v2 standard for export to vanced balance design, the vehicle can www.army.mil Kuwait and to the M1A2S standard for maintain almost equal axle loads with www.armouredvehiclesmiddleeast.com

PARS III 8x8 armoured fighting vehicles developed by Turkish manufacturer FNSS Savunma 74 ISSUE 556 MAY 2018 Technology The Stryker Family: Ready Today for Tomorrow’s Fight The StrykerStryker isis a full-timefull-ttime four-wheel-four-wheel- drive and selectively eight-wheel-drive armoured vehicle weighing approxi- mately 19t and achieving speeds of 62mph on metaled roads with a maxi- mum range of 312 miles. It provides an effective mix of capabilities enabling soldiers to execute their missions suc- cessfully across the full spectrum of operations. Manufactured by General Dynamics Land Systems, the Stryker is survivable, agile, maneuverable and capable of transporting soldiers safely to their battlefield objectives. Stryker Family Origins The Stryker is based on the GDLS Cana- da LAV III 8×8 light armoured vehicle, in service since early 2001. Stryker took its name from two Ameri- can heroes who received the Medal of Honour posthumously after saving the lives of fellow soldiers in World War II and Vietnam. Introduced in 2000, the eight-wheeled, medium-weight Stryker has lived up to its moniker by saving countless numbers of Warfight- ers. Now the Stryker’s new Double-V Hull – the “gold standard of protection” – is protecting even more servicemen and women. and Cruise Missile (CM) threats. air defense system mounted on the Stryker MSL Solution The Stryker MSL is fitted with a Boeing Stryker, essentially made up of a mod- The SHORAD (Short-Range Air De- unmanned turret mounted at the rear ernised Avenger air defense system re- fense) configuration is a new version of of the chassis, with the original infantry- configured to fit the turret. The Boeing the Stryker 8x8 armoured vehicle first men compartment replaced by a cargo turret is thus fitted with an organic sen- presented as the Stryker MSL by Gen- area. The turret is armed with four Long- sor suite, including electro-optical (EO) eral Dynamics Land Systems at AUSA bow Hellfires on the right side and four and infrared sensors with laser range 2017 (the Association of United States launchers for Raytheon Stinger short finder and laser designator. Army Exhibition and Conference). It range air defense missile positioned On September 16, 2017, the Stryker meets the U.S. Army’s emerging op- across the vehicle on another pod. MSL has test fired a salvo of Hellfires erational need to counter Unmanned Boeing and General Dynamics Land missile in the US while in February Aerial Systems (UAS), Rotary Wing (RW) Systems have built the new short-range 2018, General Dynamics was awarded a 75

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a maximum 38,000lb load for up to 1,000nm. The Stryker’s 36,240lb weight and size are within the payload limit of the C-130H, which can operate from smaller airfields in more remote loca- tions. All Stryker configurations can disembark from the C-130 in combat- ready status. Stryker variation models With 11 different configurations and 85 Stryker vehicles from the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team per cent commonality across the entire fleet, the Stryker reaches speeds up to contract to provide supply parts for the while transporting infantry quickly to 60 mph in any type of terrain, enjoying entire U.S. Army Stryker program. The critical battlefield positions. The eight- an unparalleled combination of ver- deal is a modification to a previously- wheeled Stryker is the first new military satility, survivability, lethality and ma- awarded contract valued at more than vehicle to enter into US Army service neuverability. As detailed below, all the $148.9 million. since the Abrams tank in the 1980s. Stryker variants combine maximum Stryker combat team Transportation commonality and proven performance The Stryker brigade combat team Strykers can be transported on the with low-operating and life-cycle costs: (SBCT) combines rapid deployment ground using trucks or by air on C-17, t
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tem for tracked and wheeled Infantry tlefield with a mounted remote weap- a 30mm solution to army operational Armoured Vehicles. The ATGM Weap- on station providing direct fire support needs for a Stryker vehicles upgrade. on System provides TOW missile with to dismounted infantrymen. As well as The Dragoon delivers greater firepow- a 2-tube launcher and elevated mast being responsible for the movement er via an XM 813 weapon to support extending 0.5 meters above the chas- of manoeuver elements across the dismounted soldiers from a nine-man sis. The ATGM provides maximum operational area , the ICV is capable Infantry Squad. The first production armor protection to a three-man of integrating a variety of survivability batch was delivered in August 2017, crew, while operating stealthily using kits, making it one of the safest and only 15 months from the contract the terrain to provide masking and most versatile personnel carriers in the award. protection. Using current sighting army’s inventory. t
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(MEV) is an essential element to com- ammunition, 400 rounds of 0.50 ca- Technical Specification: bat formations, giving Brigade Com- liber ammunition and 3,400 rounds Stryker CV bat Teams the capability to transport of 7.62mm ammunition. Its bunker wounded soldiers quickly to treatment and wall-breaching capabilities allow Combat Height - 122.88 in facilities. The MEV possesses common the MGS to neutralise enemy vehicles, Shipping Height - 103.65 in characteristics of the Stryker family of equipment and hardened positions. Combat Width - 116.43 in vehicles but with the extra capacity t
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Soldiers firing Stryker’s 105 mm main gun during a live fire range