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The products of the national companies that participated in IDEX 2019 are comparable in quality and efficiency to those of the world’s leading companies operating in defence, military and technological domains. It is a matter of pride that these industries are based mainly on national cadres and expertise, and they are also keeping abreast of what is new in the field of IDEX 2019 Conveys advanced technology. To develop their products, many national Important Messages companies are now relying on the outputs of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, in line with the UAE’s strategic vision 2071 and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This paves the way for a new stage in the development of national defence industries and the enhancement of their competitiveness in international markets. The 14th edition of IDEX 2019, which coincided with its Silver Jubilee, established its position on the map of defence exhibitions By: around the world. It also emphasised its importance as an effective Staff Lieutenant Colonel / platform in promoting partnerships in the defence and military Yousef Juma Al Haddad manufacturing sector. Many cooperation agreements were Editor in Chief signed between a number of national companies and the largest [email protected] international companies in many fields. At the same time, the exhibition bolsters the country’s foreign relations, as it provides an opportunity to hold discussions with official delegations and The recently concluded successful editions of defence ministers from the participating countries. As such, it IDEX and NAVDEX 2019 is not only a testimony strengthens defence and military relations with the outside world. to the UAE’s leadership in the industry and The success of IDEX, since its inception in 1993, is undoubtedly the organisation of exhibitions at the regional and product of the strong support by the UAE’s wise leadership, led international levels, but it also highlights the level by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of of sophistication of the country’s national defence the UAE and Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. It is industries and their ability to compete effectively also the result of the unlimited support that His Highness Sheikh in international markets. Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, is keen to make available to the exhibition through continuous follow-up and a series of meetings with heads of State, as well as the heads of delegations and representatives of international exhibitors. The great success achieved by IDEX 2019 highlights a number of important messages. First, it has become an international testimony to the soft power of the UAE. Second, it emphasises the confidence in the UAE’s stands and attitudes towards regional and international issues and appreciation for its active role in promoting security and stability in the region and the world. Third, IDEX has become an honourable front for the UAE and a reflection of the development and progress achieved in the country in various fields. The exhibition also reflects the great developmental ambition of the UAE, which transcends the local to the regional and global, and embodies its superiority and continuous efforts to take the lead and become a regional and international hub and the best in the world in all fields. Issued By UAE Armed Forces. Established In August 1971.

A Specialized Journal on Military & Strategic Affairs - 47 th Year - Issue No. 566 March. 2019

IDEX 2019: Celebrating a Quarter Century of Success

Arnold Defense Rostec Debuts New Demonstrates Kalashnikov and FLETCHER Pantsir-ME

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*%&9 /"7%&9 The 2019 editions of the Interna- Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, ficial Spokesperson of NAVDEX 2019, tional Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Group CEO Naval Defence and Maritime Security Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Exhibition (NAVDEX) held during Feb- Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Command- Company (ADNEC), and Saeed Al Man- ruary 17-21, 2019 ended on a hugely er of the UAE Armed Forces, attended souri, Director of IDEX. successful note with deals worth over the opening of IDEX. HE Staff Major General Pilot Faris Khalaf AED20.05 billion signed by the UAE Also present during the opening were Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Higher Armed Forces. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of the Organising Committee of IDEX and Sixty-five per cent of the deals signed People’s Republic of Bangladesh; Ibra- NAVDEX 2019, told a press conference over five days of the dual events were him Kasuri Fofana, Prime Minister of on the last day of the event: “Bringing awarded to international companies, the Republic of Guinea; Rustam Min- together international and national while the remaining 35 per cent were nikhanov, President of the Republic of decision-makers, experts and special- bagged by national companies. Tatarstan; and Ramzan Kadyrov, Head ists, IDEX and NAVDEX 2019 further re- The expo attended by high level del- of the Chechen Republic. inforced the UAE’s leading global status egations from several countries and the The event had the participation of His in attracting and hosting major defence world’s top defence companies was held Excellency Major-General Staff Pilot and marine conferences and exhibi- under the patronage of His Highness Ishaq Saleh Al Balushi, Deputy Chair- tions. Both exhibitions demonstrated Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, man of the Higher Organising Com- the nation’s best-in-class defence, secu- President of the UAE and Supreme Com- mittee of IDEX and NAVDEX 2019, rity and military capabilities that seam- mander of the Armed Forces. His High- General Mohammed Al Hassani, Official lessly integrate advanced technologies.” ness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Spokesperson of IDEX 2019, Naval Staff HE Major-General Staff Pilot Ishaq Saleh Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Colonel Fahad Nasser Saif Al Thehli, Of- Al Balushi said the IDEX and NAVDEX 7

&OEPOB)JHI/PUF platforms have helped review and bet- UAE Armed Forces Sign Deals 120mm mortar system. It is an indi- ter understand the latest defence and Worth AED20 billion rect fire support system that can also security technologies. be used for self-defence thanks to its Exhibitor highlights Day1: 33 deals worth AED4,971,082,582 direct fire capability. The system can Mohamed bin Zayed Inaugurates Day 2: 24 deals worth AED7,019,428,577 fire Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Im- Ajban Vehicle Day 3: 28 deals worth AED4,878,756,832 pact (MRSI) fire missions where up to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Day 4: 29 deals worth AED2,781,671,116 five grenades hit the target simultane- Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Day 5: 14 deals worth AED135,128,916 ously. Patria also showcased CANDL, a Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Com- compact data link for air-to-air and air- mander of the UAE Armed Forces, inau- to-ground applications requiring high gurated the ‘Ajban 447A’, a 4x4 ballistic Patria Exhibits Armoured Wheeled reliability, dynamic networking with and blast protected light tactical patrol Vehicles several members and long communi- vehicle. Patria featured the Patria AMV product cation ranges, such as Unmanned Aer- The new Abjan 447A incorporates the family that combines a high payload ial Systems (UAS), Manned-Unmanned latest technologies with off-road ca- capacity with the latest technology. Teaming (MUMT) operations, Intra- pabilities designed for harsh environ- These features enable simultaneous Flight Data Links (IFDL) and Live Virtual ments. Its modular nature allows it to integration of a high level of protec- Constructive training (LVC) systems. be configured to suit a variety of operation with heavy weapon systems ARIS is a remote operable Electronic In- tional roles. without compromising mobility of the telligence (ELINT) system used to inter- He said he was delighted to see local vehicle. cept, record and analyse radar signals. industries capable of providing ad- Another innovation included Patria With ARIS, customers can master stra- vanced military mechanisms. Nemo, a turreted, remote-controlled tegic ELINT in today’s complex signal 8 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Events

can also serve in urban and peacekeeping missions, high and low intensity conflicts, counter attack operations, counter insurgency operations, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, and unconventional warfare on different terrains. Collins Aerospace’s Virtual Reality Training Settings With more than 50 years’ experience in simulation systems, and near-eye products, Collins Aerospace brought decades of expertise in engineering, manufacturing, implementing and supporting training technologies for environment and make fast updates to SAFA is a multi-role tracked armoured military and commercial applications ELINT databases. vehicle with superior features. Accord- worldwide to the show. BAE Systems Commits to Upgrades ingly, SAFA can be used for various mis- Integrating the components of a At IDEX, BAE Systems highlighted its sions, performing as a medium tank mixed-reality system for military and selection by Lockheed Martin to mod- with 105 mm weapon system, or as an commercial training environments ernise head-up displays (HUD) on F-16 infantry fighting vehicle for troops op- is no easy task, according to Collins aircraft for the UAE Armed Forces. The erating in a high-treat environment. Aerospace. HUD, which sits directly in a pilot’s line With its superior mobility features, The Collins Aerospace vision is for a of sight, is a see-through display that SAFA operates in challenging terrains flexible, cost-effective system capable presents real-time, flight-critical infor- and difficult climate conditions and of fully immersing students into virtual- mation without obstructing the view of the outside world. The fully digital system reportedly has the potential to reduce life-cycle costs by 20 per cent and offers at least four times the reliability of legacy analogue systems. The DLE HUD features high- resolution symbology that is viewable under any flight condition, and it is designed to accommodate future advancements in symbology and video. BAE Systems has been a leader in HUD development and production for more than 60 years, a position gained through continuous investment in technology and innovation. Al Jasoor Highlights SAFA Tracked IFV Al Jasoor’s tracked vehicle SAFA is a new generation multipurpose platform with superior mobility and high level of protection, capable of operating in a wide range of challenging terrains and climatic conditions. 9

reality training scenarios across air, land and sea domains that also simultaneously enables users to interact with real objects and people. With its new coalescence mixed reality system, Collins Aerospace also moves away from the traditional need for large bespoke training device facilities and allows the use of classrooms and easy deployment. Collins Aerospace is one of the leaders in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. PAL Aerospace: Force to Reckon With PAL Aerospace featured its newest long- PAL Aerospace has operated over dent of International Strategic Devel- range on demand Intelligence, Surveil- 250,000 flight hours for Special Mis- opment for GA-ASI said: “Providing lance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft sions over 40 years of Fixed Wing Op- greater endurance at lower operating dubbed the ‘Force Multiplier’. The Spe- erations and Surveillance Experience. cost, SeaGuardian is ideally suited to cial Mission platform is equipped with This operator knowledge of surveil- complement manned maritime patrol two full mission system suites from lance missions uniquely qualifies PAL aircraft in performing wide area mari- CarteNav and Thales, which will accom- to bring this new platform to market time surveillance.” modate a diverse range of ISR applica- with a focus on client needs and future Elettronica Exhibits High Tech tions utilising the Thales Searchmaster requirements. Solutions radar and other ISR sensors. PAL Aerospace Services Aircraft Main- Elettronica can be considered one of tenance LLC is an Emirati-owned com- the main EW providers of the UAE, hav- pany based in Abu Dhabi and is part of ing supplied sophisticated strategic the PAL Group of Companies. surveillance capabilities as well as self- GA-ASI’s Signature Maritime ISR defence and electronic attack systems Takes Centre Stage for decades. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Massimo Antonio de Bari, Head of UAE Inc. (GA-ASI) showcased its innovative Office and Business Development Gulf, products at the show. This includes Elettronica, said the company repre- SeaGuardian, the maritime version of sents a major success story in the UAE. the MQ-9B SkyGuardian. MQ-9B is an Bari highlighted that one of the new advanced Remotely Piloted Aircraft solutions is the Group’s ADRIAN (Anti (RPA) and has been selected as a sole Drone Interception Acquisition Neu- source RPA for the UK Royal Air Force tralization). This anti-drone system, (RAF) as the Protector RG Mk1, as well specifically designed to manage mini as for Belgium. and micro drone threats, is intended Countries such as Italy and France also primarily to counter the growing secu- have GA-ASI MQ-9A systems in their rity risks posed by lightweight civilian inventory, and the UAE operates the micro-mini drones at public events and Predator RPA. Spain and the Nether- in civil airspace. lands have MQ-9 systems on order, and MUROS (Multirole Operations Support discussions are ongoing with several Vehicles) are another recent develop- other countries. ment. They are modular, fully-integrat- Jim Thomson, Regional Vice Presi- ed Sensor Suites for stationary and mo- 10 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Events

bile platforms designed to enable tacti- Security and Defence Systems cal operations and special missions. Leonardo exhibited its wide portfolio Embraer is Driven by Innovation of aerospace, security and defence ca- As Embraer prepares to mark its 50th pabilities at the show. It promoted its anniversary this year, the company’s new generation pilot training systems President and Chief Executive Officer, that cover the entire flight training syl- Jackson Schneider, spoke to Nation labus: from basic training, with the new Shield about its focus at IDEX. Driven M-345 – which will replace Italian Air by innovation and excellence, Embraer Force MB-339s starting from 2020 – to is bracing itself for the next 50 years, advanced and lead-in fighter training, with an array of advanced, state-of-the- with the M-346, which was presented art capabilities, set to revolutionise the in its Fighter Attack version. transportation aircraft sector. For the first time in the region, Leon- While Embraer has capabilities across ardo presented its Counter UAS (Un- the defence sector, the focus for IDEX manned Aerial Systems) capabilities and the region was the new KC-390. based on an ‘open systems’ architec- Embraer’s KC-390 is a tactical transport ture, which enables the selection and aircraft setting new standards in its cat- integration of an appropriate sensor egory while presenting the lowest life- and effector mix for a specific scenario. cycle cost of the market. It can perform Leonardo C-UAS capabilities are al- a multitude of missions, such as trans- ready operational with the Armed port and deployment of cargo and Forces of Italy and the UK, and they are troops, air-to-air refuelling, medical available to be quickly and easily de- evacuation, SAR, and aerial fire fighting. ployed in a civilian context at airports Capable of operating in all weather, 24 or major events all over the world. hours a day, and even on unpaved run- Defence is another sector in which configured with either a 105/52 mm ways, this multi-mission tactical airlift is Leonardo showcased its systems, for rifled gun or a 120/45mm smoothbore fast, reliable, rugged and affordable to both land and naval applications. low-recoil-force gun. operate and maintain. These include the HITFACT MkII light- At NAVDEX, an interactive display of a -FPOBSEPT "EWBODFE "FSPTQBDF weight, modular turret, which can be ship’s bridge demonstrated Leonardo’s innovative ‘naval cockpit’ showing the capabilities of a fully-integrated naval operations and combat system. Hensoldt Showcases Sensor Solutions Hensoldt presented its wide range of sensor technologies and for the first time displayed its newly developed PrecISR airborne multifunction radar, as well as the extended portfolio of its Xpeller counter-UAV system. The software-defined airborne radar named PrecISR (derived from ‘precise’) translates latest achievements in active array and digital receiver technology into a scalable high-performance sensor, which can be installed aboard helicopters, UAVs and fixed-wing mission aircraft. Its superior precision and 11

mission is to detect small drones so as to protect critical infrastructure, large events or military facilities. In addition, the company showed its ARGOS-II HD multi-sensor system to be used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions from the air. The MILDS (Missile Launch De- tection System) self-protection sensor for helicopters and wide-body aircraft detects attacking missiles and initiates countermeasures. ADSB and Leonardo sign MoU Abu Dhabi Ship Building and Leonardo signed a Memorandum of Understand- ing to enhance their collaboration in the naval sector, at the show. Building on years of positive partnership for the development of UAE naval capabilities, under the new MoU, Abu Dhabi Ship Building and Leonardo will jointly work to create a Combat Management System (CMS) Integration Laboratory capable of testing, maintaining and evolving the software of Leonardo’s target accuracy make it the sensor of signals from radio or TV stations so as CMS system operational on many of choice for surveillance of large sea and to create a recognised air picture (RAP) the UAE’s ships. coastal areas against piracy, trafficking within a radius of more than 200 kilo- This marks an important step in the or illicit intrusion. metres in real time. Another exhibit was path to deliver to the country the Together with this airborne radar, the Xpeller counter-UAV system, whose necessary expertise and know-how Hensoldt displayed its latest developments in land-based and naval radar. The TRML-4D is a land-based multifunctional radar ensuring rapid detection and tracking of approximately 1,500 targets in a radius of up to 250 km and at an altitude of up to 30 km. It uses the latest AESA (Active Electroni- cally Scanned Array) radar technology, which enables the acquisition of targets after just one rotation of the antenna, thus improving the response time and hit probability. The naval radar TRS-4D belongs to the same product family. It is designed to support anti-air and anti-surface operations. Hensoldt also presented its TwInvis pas- sive radar, which analyses the echoes of 12 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Events

The recent edition of IDEX/NAVDEX witnessed record- breaking numbers of national and international exhibitors and visitors

to ensure operational availability of tending the capability of the regional for the digitised battlefield. This was no its fleet as well as better serving other defence sector. We look forward to “box on a truck” design but a purpose regional customers. The new MoU will working together to build the market built, true 5-seat, 4x4 military tactical also explore the development of a joint for the B-250 across the Middle East vehicle conceived from the outset to logistic support solution for preventive and North Africa.” provide class leading protection, mo- and corrective maintenance and a local Calidus LLC is a defence-technology bility, payload and C4I capabilities. spare parts inventory for Leonardo na- development and manufacturing com- The Hawkei design is unique in a num- val systems. pany founded in 2015. ber of ways: The engine and transmis- Calidus Signs MoU with GDC on )BXLFJ %FTJHOFE GPS UIF %JHJUJTFE sion sit side-by-side in a parallel config- Light Attack Aircraft Battlefield uration. This approach compartmen- Calidus LLC of Abu Dhabi has signed an From inception Hawkei was developed talises the entire power-pack forward MoU with GDC Middle East of Riyadh to as a protected tactical vehicle designed of the cabin negating the need for any establish a joint corporation to explore the market in the MENA region for the Calidus B-250 light attack aircraft and to develop in-house capabilities. The B-250 has multi-role capabilities including close air support (CAS), Coun- ter-Insurgency (COIN) and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) for modern and asymmetrical warfare. It can also serve as a trainer. Its innovative frame is made entirely of carbon fibre, reducing weight and operating costs while increasing ma- noeuvrability and service life. Major General (retired) Abdulla Alsayed Al- hashmi, Calidus senior vice-president, said: “Our agreement with GDC Middle East is another important step in ex- 13

transmission tunnel to intrude into the crew cabin. This provides better protection, more internal volume and a lower overall profile. This approach also allows for the crew cabin to be optimised for both protection and space. The Hawkei cabin utilises a sophisticated belly design that both absorbs and redirects blast energy away from With up to 11 hours of endurance, exceptional STOL and the crew. Along with the internal floating floor and blast mitigating seating arrangements, these design rough field performance, flexible quick-change interior to elements all work in synergy to minimise the effects of suit multiple mission profiles, and low-speed loiter under-belly mine and IED blasts. WesCom Defence Makes Show Debut capability, the Twin Otter Guardian 400 is equipped to WesCom Defence, part of WesCom Signal and Rescue, a specialist in pyrotechnic products for signalling, illu- handle the most challenging missions. When compared mination, minefield breaching and training and simula- to traditional helicopter or large turbo prop options, the tion, was at the show. WesCom Defence displayed a selection of key prod- significantly lower maintenance costs, fuel burn, and ucts from its current range, showcasing the highest quality of specialist pyrotechnic products for the de- acquisition cost of the Guardian 400 makes it a true force fence industry and latest developments in pyrotech- multiplier. nic technology. These include the ManPAD Simulator, MERS Illumination Rocket and the first fragment-free impact simulator, MECoSt Simulator Impact/ Thun- derflash. Key personnel briefed visitors about the company’s capabilities in a variety of solutions from pyrotechnic flares for illumination to Portable Explo- sive Minefield Breaching Systems. Looking Forward To Next Edition For his part, Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Group CEO of ADNEC, said: “ADNEC has played a crucial role in developing the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector in the UAE and the wider region. This is evident in the hosting and organisation of the distinguished defence and naval exhibitions over several years. In realising the objectives of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, ADNEC’s world-class facilities, services and infrastructure supported the success of the latest editions that drew the participation of international, regional and local exhibitors.” Al Dhaheri added: “Coinciding with the silver jubilee of IDEX, the current edition of both exhibitions witnessed record-breaking numbers of national and international exhibitors and visitors. Over the five days, IDEX and NAVDEX attracted more than 118,000 visitors, as well as 1,213 media representatives from 42 countries, or an increase of 16 per cent compared to the 2017 edition.” Al Dhaheri said bookings for the 2021 edition have already reached 70 per cent. 14 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 News

DRS Cements Ties with UAE

eonardo DRS will support the UAE Vice President, Middle East, Corpo- As part of the agreement, Leonardo DRS L defence forces with the signing of rate Business Development. The will establish a new engineering and a recent agreement with the Inter- company’s land electronics business support facility in IGG’s Industrial Park national Golden Group (IGG) and this unit signed a teaming agreement in Abu Dhabi to assist new projects and new partnership will add significant with the IGG, which brings together also in the hiring and training to fill new resources to the UAE, said Michael one of the UAE’s premier defence high-tech manufacturing positions. Coulter, President, International, company with a leading U.S. technol- Coulter said, “We have announced a Leonardo North America and DRS ogy firm to deliver wide ranging proj- partnership with IGG where we are tak-

Leonardo technologies Inc. and Joe Rahbany, ects for the country’s military. ing part in the new facility to support the UAE military in communications. We have an evolving cooperation in sustaining electro optical systems at CERT (The Centre of Excellence for Ap- plied Research & Training).” Rahbany further added: “Communica- tions, crossbanding of radio, moving data, are some areas where we have key products. We think our mission systems on land vehicles of Oshkosh JLTV, MATV and Nimr and electro optical systems have the biggest market in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.” Polaris Wireless and Al Hamra Trading Bring 3D Solution

olaris Wireless, a provider of Allegra, the CEO and Founder of Polaris Polaris Wireless 3D P high-accuracy, software-based Wireless. "By combining our award- wireless location solutions, and winning software with Al Hamra Trad- location utilises all Al Hamra Trading Est. have partnered ing’s proven expertise in hardware and to bring a high-accuracy 3D location services, and knowledge of the market, available signals solution to public safety agencies in we have created an innovative and ad- the Middle East. vanced solution for the region." and sensors to This enhancement enables public safe- Public safety agencies face a growing generate accurate ty agencies to locate and track emer- number of security and logistical chal- gency callers, first responders, and oth- lenges that require them to continually location ers via any wireless device, in real time improve their capabilities to include and indoors and in high-rise buildings, the latest state-of-the-art technologies. to keep citizens and themselves safe. with floor level accuracy. One of the most important priorities is Polaris Wireless 3D location utilises all "We are excited to partner with Al for first responders, police, and others available signals and sensor measure- Hamra Trading to bring the benefits of to be able to maintain a high level of ments to combine with the company’s 3D location to the public safety com- situational awareness, in order to both patented algorithms to generate high- munity in the Middle East," said Manlio do their jobs more efficientlyZephyr as S well as ly accurate 3D location. 15

3PIEF4DIXBS[%FMJWFST Technological Independence

igital sovereignty and tech- D nological independence are extremely crucial for government customers with security-critical applications. Keeping this in mind, Rohde & Schwarz presented its SOVERON solution at IDEX. SOVERON gives government customers a secure, high-performance in house so that users are indepen- as SOVERON WAVE and third-party network architecture consisting of dent of third-party technologies legacy waveforms to be ported to state-of-the-art, innovative hard- and solutions. the radios, protecting customers' ware and software, cryptology and The key feature of SOVERON is the investments and providing back- intelligent routing. It takes into ac- Rohde & Schwarz software defined ward compatibility with legacy ra-

SOVERON count their security and national radio (SDR) technology based on dio systems. Since customers can interests and enables them to the Software Communications Ar- create and modify the embedded achieve information superiority. chitecture (SCA). SOVERON SDRs encryption as well as the wave- SOVERON ensures simple, platform- are implemented as open platforms forms, they can set up secure com- independent integration of exist- with strict separation between munications channels to provide ing and new systems and products. hardware (radios) and software interoperability between different Rohde & Schwarz develops and (waveforms). This design allows branches of the armed forces and manufactures the key components both SCA-based waveforms such between nations. AMMROC and BAE Systems Collaborate he Advanced Military Mainte- us to bring the in-country value to the T nance Repair Overhaul Center F16 and to bring the capabilities at the (AMMROC) and BAE Sytems’ Electronic UAE level,” said Abdulhakeem AlMuflahi, Systems have announced plans to work Chief Executive Officer at AMMROC. “It’s together on aviation maintenance re- about building the capabilities within pair and overhaul opportunities. The the UAE, and making sure that we don’t agreement, will allow both companies have dependency on a third party, man- to better support the UAE, working ufacturer or sub suppliers of the F16 be- closely together on multiple projects. cause of this important platform. So we Such initiatives will include testing and need to make sure we have the in-coun- repair services to manufacturing, sup- try capabilities for certain components, port, and product installation. for elements engaged with BAE.” Potential projects could also include According to Paul Markwardt, Vice Presi- bring forward are the F16 ground sup- BAE Systems’ avionics, communication, dent and General Manager of Surviv- port equipment, the IFF (Identification display, sensor, and survivability prod- ability, Targeting and Sensing Solutions Friend or Foe) license production, and ucts. “This is a strategic partnership and at BAE Systems, “We’re going to support also the Digital Light Engine Head-Up the continuation of an old relationship AMMROC with the F16 initiatives – some Display (DLE HUD) license production, between both companies, enabling of the potential products we’re going to when that product is finalised.” 16 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 News Russia’s Mi-26T2V Successfully Completes Trials

OSOBORONEXPORT, a subsidiary variant of the world’s heaviest transport Program for 2018-2027 (GPV-2027) stip- R of the Rosteс State Corporation, is helicopter Mi-26 (NATO reporting name: ulates the deliveries of the rotorcraft to the sole state company in Russia Halo), Director General of the Russian the Russian military. authorised to export the full range of Helicopters, Andrey Boginskiy, shared Jordan has become the latest customer defense and dual-use products, tech- the development recently. for the Mi-26T2, having ordered a total nologies and services. ROSOBORONEX- The Mi-26T2V made its maiden flight in of four platforms. The first updated Halo PORT is ranked among one of the lead- mid-August 2018 at a test-flight station rotorcraft was delivered to the country ers of the global arms market and ac- of the Rostvertol plant (a subsidiary of in January 2018, and the Royal Jordanian counts for over 85 per cent of Russia’s the Russian Helicopters). According to Air Force took the delivery of the second annual arms sales. The company coop- the holding’s CEOs, the State Armament helicopter of the type last December. erates with more than 700 enterprises and organisations of Russia’s defence industrial complex. Russia maintains military-technical cooperation with over 100 countries worldwide. Russia’s sole manufacturer of rotary- wing aircraft, JSC Russian Helicopters (a subsidiary of Rostec State Corpora- tion), has finished the factory trials of Mil Mi-26T2V rotorcraft that is the latest Hensoldt to Equip Norwegian Coast Guard ENSOLDT will equip the new will deliver three TRS-3D radars includ- for automatic identification of vessels H Arctic Coast Guard Vessels in ing the latest solid-state technology and aircraft, which is essential to avoid the P6615 Program of the Norwegian and signal processing software and will friendly fire and to establish a compre- Coast Guard with the latest version of deliver them from 2021, in parallel to hensive situation picture. It is used for its TRS-3D naval radar and MSSR 2000 I the building program of the new ves- automatically locating and tracking all IFF System. The TRS-3D and IFF Systems sels. The TRS-3D includes a secondary types of air and sea targets and safe are currently in operation onboard the radar MSSR 2000 I for Identification- guidance of on-board helicopters. three “Nordkapp” offshore patrol ves- friend-or-foe (IFF). It operates all current sels. The systems will be decommis- IFF modes, including the latest “Mode S sioned, upgraded and then re-installed / Mode 5” standard, which is a precondi- on the Arctic Coast Guard Vessels. Fur- tion for joint operations with NATO and thermore, the contract includes an op- allied forces. tion for the upgrade of the TRS-3D and TRS-3D is a three-dimensional multi- IFF Systems of the “Svalbard” vessel. mode naval radar for air and sea sur- Under a contract worth more than €20 veillance. It includes the ability to cor- m awarded by the Norwegian Defence relate plots and tracks of targets with NH-90 Norway Materiel Agency (NDMA), HENSOLDT the MSSR 2000 I identification system TRS-3D and IFF 17

The First and Only EMC Chamber in MENA Commissioned

IMR Automotive LLC, tion facility in Abu Dhabi. 4.5m(Height). N a member of the Emir- The state-of-the-art EMC chamber, NIMR delivers highly capable ates Defence Industries commissioned in January 2019, is wheeled military vehicles that are Company (EDIC), continues to the first and only of its kind in the designed for the harshest environ- expand on indigenous engi- MENA region. It is capable of accom- ments, across a diverse scope of neering capability through the modating wheel military vehicles mission requirements. Its range of commissioning of a vehicle up to the size of an 8x8 platform desert-proven 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles Electro-Magnetic Compliance and calibrated for testing to MIL- are available in armoured or non-ar-

NIMR (EMC) chamber at its produc- STD 461. This adds to NIMR’s already moured configurations, with modu- impressive capability and includes lar configurable crew capacity and a dedicated vehicle test-track de- payload, where protection and mo- signed to dynamically test and eval- bility is the focus of design activities. uate mobility characteristics. Through engineering innovation, The EMC chamber can perform ra- comprehensive testing and imple- diated emissions tests on wheeled mentation of the highest standards vehicles with the following specifi- in design and manufacturing, NIMR cations: maximum vehicle weight: provides exceptional vehicle reliabil- 30t; maximum weight per wheel: ity and best-in-class desert perfor- 7t, and maximum vehicle dimen- mance to ensure the protection of sions: 9m (Length), 3.5m (Width), the vehicle crews that use them. Nigerian AF Opts for Embraer’s A-29s mbraer Defense & Security and its around the world. It has more than contiguous U.S. interim contractor sup- E partner Sierra Nevada Corpora- 46,000 combat hours and more than port, outside of continental U.S. (OCO- tion (SNC) were recently awarded 360,000 total flight hours. With the Ni- NUS) contractor logistic support and a contract to deliver 12 A-29 Super Tu- geria order, the A-29 is the choice of 14 field service representatives for OCONUS cano light attack aircraft to the Nigerian air forces worldwide. support. The aircraft will be produced Air Force. In addition to its combat record, the in Jacksonville, Florida, and modified in Taco Gilbert, Senior Vice President of ISR, A-29’s robust landing gear and en- Centennial, Colorado, U.S. The aircraft are Aviation and Security (IAS) at SNC said: hanced clearance enable take-off and expected to be delivered to Nigeria in “The combat-proven A-29 is designed landing in even the most austere field line with the contract timelines, as part and built for the mission in Nigeria. It’s conditions. The aircraft also offers ex- of a larger more comprehensive training the most reliable and cost-effective so- ceptional dependability and accuracy and support package. lution for basic and advanced flight and in weapons delivery, making it highly combat training, close air support op- effective in the light attack role. erations, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, The contract for the Nigerian Air Force and Reconnaissance), counterinsurgen- includes ground training devices, mis- cy and irregular warfare scenarios.” sion planning systems, mission debrief The A-29 is conducting combat mis- systems, spares, ground support equip- sions on a daily basis in theatres ment, alternate mission equipment, 18 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Reports Demonstrates FLETCHER rnold Defense, the St Lou- London’s DSEi Exhibition. The weapon tion assets. The company’s evolution A is based manufacturer of system has completed rigorous test- has FLETCHER using advanced rocket- 2.75-inch rocket launch- firing protocols, with laser target desig- guidance technology to utilise ground- ers, showcased the FLETCHER nation from both ground and air plat- based launch platforms, meeting the Laser Guided Rocket Launcher, forms, and is now in initial production. demands of modern, vehicle-mounted at IDEX 2019. The FLETCHER With FLETCHER, Arnold Defense has and dismounted asymmetric warfare. 2.75-inch/70mm weapon sys- made a departure from the traditional FLETCHER’s unique design allows for tem was mounted on NIMR’s concept of use for 2.75-inch rocket ease of operation, maintenance and AJBAN Long Range Special Op- systems; that of an area suppression sustainment. It employs an existing erations Vehicle (LRSOV). weapon ordinarily delivered by avia- suite of guidance modules, rock- On the sidelines of the show, ets and warheads, already used in Jim Hager, President and CEO, well-known programmes and read- told Nation Shield: “We are ily available to global forces. The at IDEX in a partnership with weapon system recently successfully NIMR to showcase the FLETCH- completed a four-round live firing ER launcher for a surface-to- using multiple airborne laser plat- surface role in anti-armour, an- forms, confirming the ability to use ti-personnel, and to show our laser designation from ground and support for NIMR. Exhibiting air from various angles and offsets to

Arnold Defense Arnold FLETCHER in partnership with a distance nearly 6km. NIMR demonstrates the wide scope Following interest expressed in FLETCH- and utility of our concept and we look ER, Arnold Defense is also developing a forward to maximising the opportuni- number of supplementary ground and ties that IDEX will offer to deepen re- maritime-based concepts. These excit- lationships with regional government ing new concepts will expand FLETCH- departments, defence and security ER’s utility into the arena of Unmanned agencies and international businesses.” Ground Vehicles (UGV), naval and littoral Arnold Defense’s FLETCHER weapon Jim Hager, President and CEO platforms. It is anticipated that the first system was first unveiled in 2017 at of these integrated systems will be un-

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FLETCHER’s unique design allows for ease of operation, maintenance and sustainment veiled within months. rine environments with FLETCHER has We probably have around 500 launch- “Since launching FLETCHER, Arnold De- been a natural progression and will pro- ers here that are for rotary wing and fense has exhibited the system widely vide these forces with a completely new fixed wing aircraft.” on the international market, where it capability.” A team of global defence industry com- has garnered significant interest, espe- He added: “The response to the FLETCH- panies supports FLETCHER, collaborat- cially from military special operations ER has been overwhelming. It is a prod- ing under Arnold Defense’s leadership units,” Hager highlighted. “Our rocket uct that we have needed for the military to combine their expertise. launchers are already well-established for a long time. For us, the UAE is a very In conclusion he shared: “We are work- internationally on airborne platforms, important market and we have a long- ing on a partnership that may allow us so transitioning into the land and ma- standing relationship with the country. to work directly with the UAE.”

Customised Systems Arnold Defense has manufactured more than 1.1 million 2.75-inch rocket launchers since 1961 for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and many NATO customers. It is one of the world’s largest suppliers of rocket launchers for military aircraft, vessels and vehicles. Core products include the 7-round M260 and 19-round M261 commonly used by helicopters; the thermal coated 7-round LAU-68 variants and LAU-61 Digital Rocket Launcher used by the U.S. Navy and Marines; and the 7-round LAU-131 and SUU-25 flare dispenser used by the U.S. Air Force and worldwide. The rocket launchers now include the ultra-light LWL-12 that weighs just over 60 pounds (27 kg.) empty and the new Fletcher (4) round launcher. Arnold Defense designs and manufactures various rocket launchers that can be customised for any capacity or form factor for platforms in the air, on the ground or even at sea. The company maintains the highest standards of production quality by using extensive testing, calibration and in- spection processes. Its employees’ focus on quality, which earned Arnold Defense the prestigious ISO-9001-2015 certification, from the International Organization for tandardizationS in Quality Management, and it has maintained annual recertification consecutively since 2003. The company employs professional fabricators, welders, electronic engineers and quality control experts who manufacture thousands of rocket launchers annually and earned the “Small Business of the Year” award from Lockheed Mar- tin in 2013. It is committed to manufacturing reliable and affordable rocket launchers, through innovation, integrity, dedication, technical expertise and warfighter-first focus. 20 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Reports

The Emirates Defense Companies Council Industry Association. The agreements entail (EDCC) has been designated to be one of the knowledge transfer; workshop sessions; service primary communication platforms between and product inductions; and introduction to EDCC industry players both local and international, as potential investment opportunities. well as strategic government stakeholders. The Sultan Abdulla Al Samahi, Acting General Man- council aims to facilitate effective networking ager of the EDCC, confirmed that the council and partnership development of UAE business- (founded in 2014) aims to increase the number es abroad through the UAE Defense Pavilion. of national companies it hosts (currently 63) by EDCC is an initiative of Tawazun Economic 30 per cent by the end of 2019. Council (Tawazun), and it recently signed three At IDEX, EDCC had a massive stand where local new agreements with global councils and or- companies demonstrated the best of ‘Made in ganisations during IDEX 2019. The agreements UAE’. Below is a round up of all the exciting de- aim to develop the defense and security sectors velopments highlighted by the different com- in the various countries involved, and states panies of the council that participated in the that each of these parties will support one an- show. other and commit to knowledge transfer; offer- Autonomous Solutions ing national companies with investment op- Safe City Group comprises a group of compa- Opening New Horizons Opening New portunities; and creating interactive platforms nies specialised in public safety sector by pro- for companies. viding solutions for smart and safe city projects. Stemming from its commitment to expand its At IDEX, the Group displayed the UAE’s first au- global network, EDCC signed agreements with tonomous car that has artificial intelligence (AI) French Aerospace Industries Association (GI- technologies. FAS); the (TEDAE); and the Estonian Defence Nidal Almalla, Marketing Manager, Safe City 21

Group said: “The iconic car is fully de- by NATO Codification Bureau and all while reducing its energy costs by 50 signed in the UAE and is a collaboration products meet the highest of military per cent. We were able to achieve this between Safe City Group and W Motors. standards. IDEX brings people from all by employing a method that can bio- The AI recognises your face and will up- over the world to enhance military and metrically prove that you are in the load all of your data from the cloud and security industry and therefore being a office. Our aim was to ensure that the will display it on the car’s smart glass. part of it was very important for us.” building is ready for you, when you Plus, the chairs can turn 360-degrees! In World-class Engineering Support arrive. This ensures that no unwanted the future, it can be customised for the A joint venture between QinetiQ plc source is able to enter your network. security industry.” He added that the and Middle East General Enterprises, The response to RG105 at IDEX has Group supports security and defence Houbara delivers world-class science been very good and we saw a num- solutions and therefore it made their and engineering support to the UAE. ber of officials express interest in the participation at IDEX a must. The company supplies a range of Qin- product.” Showcasing Non-lethal Products etiQ’s defence and security products to Local Expertise Located in Tawazun Industrial Park, the UAE and the wider GCC market. Milectria Middle East Cables is a UAE- Advanced PyroTechnics is a partner- Leveraging the technological and sci- based manufacturer for military-spec- ship between Tawazun Dynamics and entific expertise from both parties, the ified cables and builds them in Abu MP3 International Agencies and was JV will invest in the UAE to build and Dhabi. The company also offers instal- established in 2016. Abdulraheem Ali develop specialist engineering and lation, maintenance, and after sales Alhosani, Head of Commerical Dept, manufacturing capability in country, support for these products. These in- Advanced PyroTechnics said: “The providing an opportunity to recruit clude intercom equipment for military company’s objective is to design and and develop UAE technicians and vehicles, hybrid generators, and CBRN manufacture non-lethal and less-than- graduates. software, among others. lethal products. These include smoke Smart Security Systems Tomi Kaukonen, Chairman, CEO, Milec- grenades, coloured smoke, stun gre- Alsaher specialises in mission critical tria said: “We have signed a few agree- nades, signal cartridges, 40MM low security and spent a year and a half de- ments at IDEX with companies that velocity ammunition, among others. In veloping its smart building access con- represent high-tech products, so that the coming years, we are planning to trol system, RG105, before launching it we can locally build more products in launch non-lethal tear gas. at IDEX. the UAE. There is a big need for a manu- “All our products are used in differ- Mohamed Seddiq AlMutawa, CEO, Al- facturer to build these cables locally ent security related operations. The saher said: “Our goal was to increase a and we are here to meet those needs. company is registered and qualified military camp’s security by 90 per cent IDEX was a good place for us to be as we could connect with the big players in the defence field.” Multi-disciplinary Learning Rabdan Academy provides a future class multi-disciplinary learning environment of choice for the continu- ing development and integration of safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management professionals. The academy aims to develop individual and organisations to future-class standard that ensures a highly specialised, multi-disciplinary, coherent, robust and sustainable national capability for protection of the international community, its people Falco with the United Nations and its asset. Plus, it offers state-of- 22 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Reports

At IDEX , EDCC had a massive stand where local companies demonstrated the best of ‘Made in UAE’

the-art facilities and systems, which of- Siham said: “We are specialists in Navy stream industry, TIP attracts industries fer a safe and secure environment for guns but this time we moved a step from other related core sectors as well. the protection of personnel, facilities, ahead to serve the army as well. We A TIP representative told Nation Shield: equipment and information. are highlighting projects for the army “We showcased our entire portfolio of Ammunition Arsenal such as Saluki on-road/off-road vehicle. products and services at IDEX. TIP offers Tasleeh focuses on the defence indus- Another project is the Ghibili, which comprehensive world-class infrastruc- try and works closely with the govern- is a light dual gun remotely operated ture in an enhanced secure and safe ment and private sector. stabilised weapon station that enables area and is strategically located off the Salem Al Matroushi, Founder & CEO, gunners to accurately engage targets.” Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway with easy Tasleeh highlighted: “We are showcas- Shaping the Industrial Sector sea, air and land accessibility from and ing different weapons and training Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP), an inte- to not only all emirates but the region systems. We have launched a smart grated industrial zone, offers compre- and the world.” gun here that works with a chip that hensive focused and secure infrastruc- TIP’s product portfolio includes highly is programmed with the gun and is ture, professional customer relation- specialised manufacturing/assembly dedicated for the police. We are also ship, and convenient onsite services to and storage facilities for defence re- showcasing the Simgun system, which key strategic industrial sectors. lated products (arms & ammunitions), is a training vest, as well as a hat. It is UAE’s capital Abu Dhabi is one of the Industrial land, built-to-lease facilities; very light so the soldier doesn’t need fastest growing hubs for advanced factories/workshops; warehouses; light to carry a lot of weight. Also, it has a technologies and expertise. Its focus industrial units; incubators; offices; on- sticker which vibrates and gives the on hi-tech manufacturing and knowl- site staff accommodation. body a shock when you get hit. This edge-based industry is shaping a dy- Established in 2012, Tawazun Industrial prepares the police and the soldiers namic local industrial sector and TIP Park is already home to several manu- to be ready for a real life scenario. We serves as an effective tool contributing facturing entities. Its current key clients also build shooting ranges and pro- towards the nation’s vision of econom- are BARIJ Munitions, NIMR automo- vide military equipment to our clients ic diversification. tive, EDIC Precision Industries, BARIJ in the UAE and GCC. A number of com- Creating comprehensive integrated Dynamics, EDIC Caracal, Advanced panies here have expressed interest in clusters is key to TIP’s strategy in order Turbine Technologies, IGG, Raytheon, what we have to offer.” to support its primary focus to the de- HARRIS, Qinetic, SAAB, Rockford Xel- Bridging the Gap fence and security manufacturing sec- lerix, Halcon Systems, Advanced Pyro- Siham Alkhaleej Technology focuses on tor. In order to create complete clusters technic, National Centre of Meteorol- the military naval domain operating in around the defence and security indus- ogy, Remaya, Al Hosn, ProofHouse, and the MENA region. Yousif Al Hosani from tries, covering downstream and up- Emirates Training Technologies. Strategic Partner 24 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Reports Nexter Meets the Nexter, a partner of the French the Emirates Army was present at the to interventions in the most difficult en- and Emirati Armies, showcased its company’s stand at the show, equipped vironments, this armoured vehicle with know-how in the field of land combat with a modernisation kit and a micro- extreme mobility can be controlled re- systems, artillery, weapons and robot- UAV. Artillery systems were also fea- motely by its crew. ics systems, as well as ammunition, at tured with a virtual demonstration of Nexter Group’s participation as a key IDEX 2019. The company’s mission is to the CAESAR8x8 self-propelled howit- vendor for the SCORPION Programme meet the needs of armies all around the zer and the presence of models of the and the main supplier of combat sys- world, through the design, develop- 105LG1 towed howitzer and a CAESAR. tems to the French Army, was also ment and production of high-end de- These systems are used by many armies highlighted. The GRIFFON multi-role ar- fence systems, artillery and armoured and are particularly appreciated for moured vehicle, the JAGUAR armoured vehicles for land forces. Its expertise their robustness and accuracy. Comple- reconnaissance and combat vehicle, the also covers the supply of weapons sys- menting this offer, the TITUS armoured SERVAL 4x4 light multi-role armoured tems to air forces and navies. vehicle in its mission orchestration vehicle and the upgraded LECLERC Illustrating Nexter Group's expertise in version was on exhibit, featuring a re- MBT (XLR) were also on display. armoured vehicles, a LECLERC MBT of mote-control system. Perfectly suited Nexter also demonstrated its know-

LECLERC MBT equipped with a modernisation kit and a micro-UAV 25 Needs of Armies how in the equipment field. As an featured the unmanned T40 turret and This truck-mounted artillery system architect of robotic systems, the com- the CT40 AHS cannon. These weapons is fitted with a 155 mm/L52 howitzer, pany exhibited a NERVA multi-mission can be mounted on several types of ar- which is capable of direct and indirect mini-robot and an OPTIO-X20 robot moured vehicle and allow for accurate firing. The CAESAR 8x8 has a brand new armed with a 20mm cannon. In terms firing with a wide range of effects. fully automated ammunition loading of digital systems, demonstrations of As the third largest ammunition suppli- system. A crew of 2-3 people can oper- the FINDMP touch-table decision super in Europe with one of the most com- ate it. Maximum rate of fire is six rounds port system and the FINDEAGLE system prehensive product catalogues, Nexter per minute. were given throughout the exhibition. Group also presented a selection of its The CAESAR 8x8 fires all standard VIPER perimeter vision solutions, as extensive product line ranging from NATO 155 mm ammunition, including well as the Virtual Maintenance Trainer 20 to 155mm. In particular, the artillery ordinary and rocket-assisted HE-FRAG system for CAESAR, LECLERC MBT and shell of the future 155mm KATANA was rounds, cargo rounds with anti-tank or TITUS vehicles rounded out the range on display, along with tank and infantry fragmentation bomblets, smoke and of combatant support systems on ammunition from 90 to 120mm and na- illumination rounds. It is also capable exhibit. In addition, the Nexter stand val ammunition up to 127mm calibre. of firing BONUS or SPACIDO precision- Some of its other products include the guided anti-tank munitions. The BO- FINDART fire control system and forma- NUS round carries two smart anti-tank tion and training simulators for the fir- sub-munitions to a range of 34 km. ing crew, both physical (CAESAR Crew Maximum range of fire is 42 km with Training System) and digital (tutorials, rocket-assisted HE-FRAG projectile and 3D simulators). 55 km with a VLAP projectile. Range of Nexter was also present in the naval direct fire is up to 2 km. domain with its NARWHAL20A. Already Furthermore, the CAESAR 8x8 is ca- equipping the French Marine Natio- pable of Multiple-Round Simultaneous nale and numerous other navies in the Impact (MRSI) firing. It can launch a world, this weapon system has become couple of projectiles, each in different a reference. Thanks to the 20M621 trajectories, so that all of the shells ar- cannon, the NARWHAL is particularly rive on target at the same time. A single adapted to surveillance and maritime artillery system can land on target with police missions. It can also fulfil very no warning multiple shells. Such way of short-range self-defence missions firing can be very effective. against drones and light vessels. Also, the CAESAR 8x8 has a brief in and CAESAR 8X8: Full Spectrum Solution out of action times and can be used Designed by Nexter, the Caesar 8x8 is on shoot-and-scoot missions in order an upgraded version of the 6x6 Caesar to avoid counter battery fire. It report- wheeled self-propelled howitzer using edly takes only 60 seconds to prepare 155/52 caliber cannon. In March 2017, this artillery system for firing or leave Nexter, was awarded a contract by the the firing position. Within two minutes Danish Defence Acquisition and Logis- the CAESAR 8x8 can fire six rounds tics Organization (DALO) for the supply and leave its position. Plus, an Airbus of 15 (plus 6 as an option) 8x8 CAESAR A400M, Boeing C17 Globemaster III, or artillery systems to the Danish Army. It Ilyushin Il-76 military transport aircraft will replace the 32 U.S.-built M109A3 can airlift this artillery system. self-propelled howitzers. The CAESAR 155mm wheeled self-pro- 26 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Reports

pelled howitzer has been constantly cal robots have been designed to carry in high-intensity combat or when used deployed by the French Forces in com- out various missions without expos- in a hostile environment and provide bat operations since its entry into ser- ing dismounted personnel: opening of the combat group with means of ob- vice in 2009: in Lebanon, Afghanistan, routes, reconnaissance and observa- servation and fire support operated Mali and Iraq. The CAESAR is recognised tion, logistics or fire support. In parallel remotely under the control of a human worldwide as striking the best balance with OPTIO, the NERVA range of mini- operator. between the simplicity of towed artil- robots continue to expand through the Thanks to Nexter's development of in- lery and the mobility and survivability variety of its mission modules. novative intelligent features on the mo- of a self-propelled system. The company's efforts are focused on bility side, OPTIO-X20 allows the opera- It provides a highly flexible, deployable increasing the operational relevance tor to focus on its mission rather than and affordable full spectrum solution of these robotic systems by pursuing navigation. for indirect fire support. Not only is the three complementary areas of de- Reportedly, the OPTIO – X20 has been CAESAR very accurate, it also reportedly velopment: Versatility and modular- produced as a technology demon- has the lowest maintenance costs on ity to equip these robotic systems with strator to confirm that a medium-size the market for a mobile artillery system. adaptability that will make the Forces UGV can be fitted with a larger calibre Five different countries have already or- more responsive to evolving threats; weapon, rather than the traditionally dered over 300 CAESAR systems. integration of robots and drones into mounted .50 calibre. OPTIO-X20: Allows Greater Focus combat vehicles, towards the constitu- The OPTIO – X20 system consists of Nexter has acquired a great deal of ex- tion of composite systems (Inhabited two identical track modules that con- perience through its subsidiary Nexter - Uninhabited), and development of su- tain the electronics and mechanical Robotics in the civil and military appli- pervised autonomy to allow the opera- components for the vehicle's mobility. cations and design of robotic platforms tor to focus on the core of the tactical A payload bay area between the two and systems. Thanks to its expertise in mission. modules can be used for transporting both architecture and integration of Recently, the company showcased equipment and for integrating various weapons, on a wide variety of vehicles, an armed variant of the OPTIO range. payloads; besides weapon stations the company continues to expand its Combining Milrem's "THeMIS" remote these can include counter-improvised activity in the field of operational appli- control platform and a Nexter remote- explosive device (C-IED) systems, and cations of robotics. controlled 20mm turret, OPTIO-X20 potentially casualty litters and manipu- Nexter’s OPTIO range of versatile tacti- will help preserve the lives of soldiers lator arms, among other things.

Armed variant of the OPTIO range combines Milrem’s “THeMIS” remote control platform and a Nexter remote-controlled 20mm turret 27

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At the recently concluded HAI an average of 22,000 hours each year. HELI-EXPO 2019, HeliDax, AMS (Air- Joel Baudon, HeliDax Technical Direc- craft Maintenance Systems) and Safran tor, said: “Automated maintenance data Electronics & Defense signed a letter The Safran capture is an integral part of what we of intent to collaborate on a complete do at HeliDax and a key facet of our in- digital chain based on the Cassiopée Cassiopée suite novation strategy since 2012. It keeps range of flight data analysis services. makes sure that maintenance teams informed of any This new solution would be a world faults or failures on the helicopter in first for helicopters. operators have real time and tells them exactly what The partnership between Safran, He- data they need to analyse. Building liDax and AMS focuses on the imple- the accurate, Cassiopée into our overall strategy will mentation of a complete, automated help us minimise repair turnaround digital flight data processing chain that contextualised times and further improve flight safety.” will connect Cassiopée to each opera- Jean-Marc Roquelaure, President and tor’s MIS. Alongside this planned col- information they CEO of AMS parent company Reac- laboration, Safran is in talks with Heli- tis, added: “With its 30 years of practi- Dax to connect its HeliSafe flight data need cal experience in all aspects of aircraft recorder to the Maintenance Informa- maintenance, AMS, a Reactis company, tion System (MIS) from AMS. analysing safety-related events. Opera- is constantly striving to optimise op- Cassiopée fully automates the man- tors can therefore maximise helicopter erations for its 280 customers and is de- agement and collection of all the data availability by the timely scheduling of lighted to be working with Safran and captured before, during and after each maintenance services. HeliDax on this innovative project.” flight, which is downlinked wirelessly HeliDax was chosen by the French gov- Safran Electronics & Defense is one of to a tablet after landing, eliminating ernment in 2008 to supply and service the world’s leaders in optronics, avi- the risk of human error. The Cassiopée a fleet of 36 EC120B Colibri helicopters onics, electronics and critical software suite from Safran makes sure that op- for the basic and advanced training of for civil and defence applications. The erators have the accurate, contextu- French military helicopter pilots. Heli- company’s products are deployed alised information they need. As well Dax uses the MIS developed by AMS to worldwide on more than 1,000 ships, as reducing operating costs, this ar- manage the airworthiness of its helicop- 25,000 armoured vehicles and 10,000 rangement will improve flight safety by ters, including the 36 EC120Bs, which fly aircraft. 28 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Reports

Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corpo- tems. Side- or rear-mounted weapons from a ration company, recently showcased the Joint wide variety of manufacturers are also seam- Light Tactical Vehicle’s (JLTV) combat effective- lessly supported. ness against battlefield threats at IDEX 2019. The JLTV General Purpose configuration on Designed using lessons learned from the Mine- display was equipped with an EOS R-400S-MK2 Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) All-Terrain Dual remote weapon station (RWS) integrated Vehicle (M-ATV), the JLTV platform provides with Northrop Grumman’s M230LF 30mm light- MRAP-level protection to mitigate the most weight chain gun to demonstrate the vehicle’s prevalent threats while delivering best-in-class ability to support increased lethality including a off-road mobility in a highly transportable medium calibre weapon system. package. “The JLTV is a premier weapons platform,” “Achieving a tactical advantage on the modern Ivy said. “We at Oshkosh can configure the battlefield requires speed and agility to get to JLTV in almost any way required for combat the fight quickly, to outmanoeuvre threats and operations.” to strike fast and hard,” said Mike Ivy, Senior Vice The JLTV is available in 2-door and 4-door President, International Programs and Global variants in the following configurations: JLTV Product Support. “With its payload capacity and Utility, JLTV General Purpose, JLTV Close Com- system integration-minded design, the JLTV is bat Weapons Carrier, JLTV Heavy Guns Carrier. built to accept a multitude of remotely-operat- Flexible Applications ed weapon configurations including cannons, EOS offers a family of fully stabilised re- Showcases JLTV’s Showcases missiles, and advanced non-kinetic weapon sys- motely operated weapon stations that can

Superior Firepower tems for use against both land and air threats.” be integrated on various vehicle platforms The JLTV can be configured with many weapons and used for different mission profiles. The Oshkosh Defense Oshkosh systems, depending on the mission or threat Remote Weapon systems ensure full weap- environment. An optional turret supports stan- on readiness while the crew operate the dard weapons mounts for 7.62mm manned or system protected within the vehicle. All are remotely-operated machine guns or for a vari- designed with a high level of commonality ety of cannon and tube-launched missile sys- and modularity to offer clients a flexible fire- 29

configuration it is equipped with the M230LF, 7.62mm MG (and optional missile) to provide significant and flexible lethality from a land or sea platform. The advanced technology of the R400S-Mk2 combined with the lightweight 30mm ATK M230 LF cannon provides light vehicles with access to firepower normally reserved for much heavier (armoured) vehicles. Reliable Solution Northrop Grumman’s Medium calibre cannons boast unrivalled reliability and effectiveness. Northrop Grumman 30mm M230LF Chain Gun is a more flexible version of the 30mm cannon featured on the Apache helicopter and is a member of the Chain Gun family of externally powered, combat-reliable conventional automatic weapons. The power solution. unit, which minimises high frequency M230LF boasts a DC drive motor with The first round hit probability is provid- road and vehicle vibration from de- a firing rate of 200 rounds per minute. ed through an enhanced integrated bal- grading the operator video image. It Other features include an anti-hangfire listic solution, which analyses weapon makes precise mobile engagements up system, extended-length barrel for en- and ammunition data; range and ambi- to 2 km with 30 mm lethality a reality. hanced muzzle velocity and a delinking ent environment in addition to vehicle The Mk2 provides a reliable and power- feeder that allows the use of linked am- attitude and dynamics. Performance ful weapon station for a broad range of munition. The M230LF is ideal for use can be further enhanced with optional fighting vehicles (wheeled or tracked). on ground vehicles and patrol boats. video track of targets and multi-axis Weapons fitted to the MK2 can be man- The M230LF is lightweight and easy to stabilisation. The Mk2 is ‘plug-and-play’ ually operated (except the M230LF). maintain. Furthermore, it has proven compatible with other EOS weapon The Mk 2 can be configured as a single capability as an extremely flexible as a systems. Below-armour control systems or dual weapon system to operate a multi-role, multi-target capable solu- linked to above-armour mounting and variety of weapons including a mation. It has air, naval and/or light vehicle cabling are compatible with other fam- chine gun, a 30mm lightweight cannon applications, fires HEDP, TP, TPT, HEI-T & ily membersmembers.. and an automatic grenade launcher NATO 30mm ADEN/ DEFA ammo,ammo, and TheThe MK2 variant ooptimisedptimised for tracked tthroughhrough to thethe NorthropNorthrop Grumman cancan firefire 22K22K rroundsounds betbetweenween mmeanean vehiclesvehicles incincludesludes a ddirectirect ddriverive sensor M2M230LF30LF 30mm30mm cannon.cannon. In itsits dualdual time ofof failure.failure.

Oshkosh can configure the JLTV in almost any way for combat operations 30 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Reports Countering Threats with Tailored Solutions Otokar

ounded in 1963, Otokar has been ferent end users in over 32 countries operating in the defence industry and today, over 30,000 Otokar military F since 1987 when the company vehicles are in service across the world, Otokar military produced Turkey’s first tactical bringing an outstanding performance wheeled vehicles. With a plant spread to their customers. vehicles serve over 552,000 square metres of land and Otokar’s tactical armoured vehicles over 2000 employees, Otokar designs operate in diverse geographical and almost 55 different and produces 4x4, 6x6, 8x8 tactical- extreme climate conditions across the wheeled armoured vehicles, tracked world, while their combat capabilities end users in over armoured vehicles and turret systems are proven in real situations within high- tailored for specific client needs and risk areas. As a registered NATO and UN 32 countries and expectations. supplier of military vehicles offering tai- today, over 30,000 Otokar offers a wide range of vehicle lored solutions to clients with their own products that include 4x4 tactical technology, design and applications, Otokar military wheeled armoured vehicles (COBRA, Otokar has begun to stand out in global COBRA II, KAYA, KAYA II and URAL), scale not just for its products with fully- vehicles are in multi-wheeled tactical vehicles (ARMA owned intellectual property rights, but 6x6, ARMA 8x8), tracked armoured ve- for its know-how, engineering, R&D and service across the hicles (TULPAR, TULPAR-S) and turret technology transfer capabilities. systems (KESKİN, ÜÇOK, BAŞOK, BOZOK World-Class Testing Facilities world and MIZRAK). As the leading supplier of Otokar’s Testing and Validation Depart- the Turkish Military and Security Forces ment conducts detailed research and de- for wheeled tactical vehicles, Otokar velopment testing activities on the basis military vehicles serve almost 55 dif- of Otokar’s philosophy: “Designs reliable 31

Key Testing Technology What is more, Otokar has also made its modern testing infrastructures Otokar has made available to all other industrial and research organisations. Within such a its modern testing and ro- scope, the company operates in four infrastructures bust ve- main divisions. hicles”. The first division involves environmen- available to all As such, a test tal and structural durability as well as team of experts NVH testing. The environmental con- other industrial has performed de- ditions of worldwide geographical re- sign-supporting stud- gions are then applied to vehicles, us- and research ies to identify the supe- ing dedicated testing laboratories. riorities and weaknesses Durability, fatigue, vibration, noise, organisations of the designs in order to and thermo-aerodynamic engineering develop vehicles that meet user problems are solved within these labo- expectations. ratories. Accelerated durability tests its areas of operation and on-vehicle Otokar has hence enjoyed worldwide of the body and suspension compo- armour solutions, such as material, competitive advantages by convert- nents of the vehicles are performed on thickness, angle and alignment, are ex- ing physical science into numerical hydraulic road simulator (4-POSTER), amined in the Otokar Terminal Ballistic essence. Meanwhile, in order to simu- fire Control Systems are tested on the Testing Laboratory. late and accelerate real-life equivalent 6-DOF Motion Simulator, while envi- The results are analysed and reported loads, vehicle testing studies are ac- ronmental tests - such as high temper- as inputs for the final design. Person- companied by modern and high-tech ature, low temperature and humidity, nel injuries are investigated using the infrastructures, thus rendering its prod- and thermo-aerodynamic tests, includ- Hybrid-III mine blast test dummy, while uct development and implementation ing HVAC and full load engine cooling energy absorbing seat and floor de- processes competitive in terms of time - are performed with reference to MIL- signs are developed on the mine simu- and cost. STD-810 in the Climatic Chamber with lation Drop Test Tower. The Testing and Validation Department the Dynamometer instrument. In EMI/EMC testing, analysis is operates in compliance with the ISO/ Otakar’s second division includes bal- IEC 17025 “General Requirements for listic and explosive testing. Here, shock the Competence of Testing and Cali- dynamics, biomechanics and mate- bration Laboratories’’. The data is then rial mechanics are among obtained and evaluated as defined in Otokar is a registered NATO and the international military and commer- UN supplier of military vehicles cial standards. 32 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Reports

conducted to investigate the compat- Systems Engineering, Structural Design the very first prototype vehicle is always ibility and interference of the electronic Engineering, Electric and Electronics built with a very high level of engineer- systems and electromagnetic subsys- Design Engineering departments. ing confidence. In addition to blast pro- tems. Immunity and emission tests are Indigeneous design solutions are cre- tection simulation capability, Otokar’s then carried out in Otokar Anechoic ated to offer easily upgradable protec- key areas of expertise include structural, chamber representing open air testing tion, combat weight and vehicle elec- fatigue, NVH, wheeled and tracked vehi- conditions, with EMC analysis conduct- tronic solutions, as well as power-pack cle-dynamic analysis. ed in respect of radar cross-section area options. Feedback supplied by Analysis Otokar also makes use of technology optimisation, antenna placement and and Simulation then provides invalu- during prototype build with robots interaction. able insight to the design team for quick and high skilled welders ensuring Otokar utilises dynamic loads in actual design changes and optimisation. This that the finished product meets the operating conditions in water or on methodology reduces both the design strength and quality demands of the land to achieve field testing and instru- iterations and, more importantly, reduc- design. Finally, state of the art test and mentation for wheeled and tracked es the number of prototype builds. proving facilities are used to test and vehicles. This process facilitates tests Virtual Reality is another important tool qualify the vehicles, not least a climatic in mobility, vehicle dynamics and per- employed at Otokar to give designers chamber with 1500hp dynomometers formance, while system performance and ILS engineers a real-life feel to their used to push the vehicle to its limits at parameters are evaluated by sensors to solutions. Design modifications can extreme temperature conditions rang- guide the design process. then be re-evaluated in the virtual ening from -42oC to 65oC. Design Capability vironment before a prototype is built. In this process, a Four Poster is used to Otokar blends systems design, analysis, Another extremely important mile- impose the road loads on the vehicle simulation, testing and product qualifi- stone in the product development without there being a need to drive cation activities to propose high quality timeline at Otokar is requirement verifi- them. Naturally, the final act needs al- competitive military products within cation via analysis, simulation and tests. ways to be performed on the drive test very demanding time frames. Experts As the number one priority of a military ground, one composed of the APG from different engineering disciplines vehicle, Blast Protection Level is initially Stabilisation Course and combine state-of-the-art technology simulated and verifed by Blast Analysis Profile IV Course. with their expertise to craft innovative Engineers who use expert software. military products. All analysis and simulation techniques System Requirements are fed to the de- have already been correlated with sign team where they start to find life at test results entailing that the hands of the design engineers with the use of 3D-design software. Otokar Design Team is composed of highly qualified engineers working at Sys- tems Engineering, Sub-

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The acquisition of the Para- mount Group’s newly launched armoured personnel carrier, the Mbo- mbe 4, was announced by the United Arab Emirates at IDEX 2019. The Paramount Group is a global defence and aerospace company which has designed the Mbombe 4 specifically for local manufacturing within customer countries. This move on the part of Paramount to deliver the next generation armoured personnel carrier will boost defence capabilities and economic diversification of such countries, so achieving sustainable growth. The Paramount announcement was made by the UAE’s Ministry of Defence Mbombe 4 was designed and developed specifically on the first day of IDEX. The Mbombe 4 for local manufacturing in customer countries drawsEmirates’ upon last the Boeing exceptional 777-300ER heritage arrives of in Dubainext generation armoured vehicle has the security of supply.” the Mbombe 8x8, now in production been selected by the UAE’s Armed Forc- Exceptional Design Advances following its launch in 2016, and the es and are committed to strengthening The Mbombe 4 is fully industrialised in Mbombe 6x6, which has just entered this long partnership into the future. We harnessing the Paramount Group’s prov- service. are dedicated to developing advanced en portable manufacturing model, en- The Mbombe 4x4 completes the highly defence capabilities and next genera- abling it to be manufactured efficiently advanced Mbombe family of combat tion technologies which will support in multiple customer countries around vehicles insofar as it is designed opti- our regional partners. the world. Not only does the Mbombe mally to meet the increasing demand “Mbombe 4 was designed and devel- family enables the Paramount Group for outstanding protection. At the oped specifically for local manufactur- to provide customers with a compre- same time, the new vehicle maintains ing in customer countries in response hensive family of 4x4, 6x6 and 8x8 IFVs, versatility in conventional and asym- to specific market requirements. Para- which share over 70 per cent of com- metric warfare, counter-terrorism and mount specialises in the creation mon components to reduce through-life peacekeeping missions. of portable manufacturing facilities costs and ensure efficient training and Founder and Executive Chairman through technology and skills transfer, logistics, but these production possi- of Paramount Group, Ivor Ichikowitz, resulting in new local capabilities and bilities present a unique opportunity for offered this presentation at IDEX 2019: sustainable jobs, proven not only to the global market, affording prospective “The UAE is one of the most sophisti- benefit local defence industrial capabil- end-users significant savings for all three cated procurement markets of defence ities but economic diversification and vehicles in the areas of maintenance and equipment in the world. We are very growth. Importantly, this model allows logistical support. privileged that our newly launched, for common supply chains and ensures Offering outstanding levels of protec- 35

The Mbombe 4x4 completes the highly advanced Mbombe family of combat vehicles tion, mobility and flexibility, the Mbo- protection, and interoperability. Para- ages provide higher levels of ballistic mbe’s striking new design is packed mount can offer its customers across protection (up to level 4) and mine pro- with the latest technologies and ca- the globe one of the most complete tection as required by the customer. pabilities required for the modern land systems ranges in the world, with Other key features of the Mbombe 4 battlefield. One of the defining char- our partner governments now able include a burst speed of 140km/hr, en- acteristics of the new Mbombe 4 is the to deploy the most advanced, latest- suring exceptional levels of mobility, unique, rear-door ramp design, which generation 4x4, 6x6 and 8x8 vehicles alongside a unique, rear-door ramp de- has been proven in combat on 6x6 and with a single common logistics train, sign proven in combat on 6x6 and 8x8 8x8 IFVs, while ease of access provided highly-competitive acquisition costs IFVs. The vehicle is fully operational in by the rear-door ensures the rapid de- and the lowest through-life cycle op- winter conditions of -20 Celsius extend- ployment of the crew whether the ve- erating costs.” ing in range to desert conditions of +55 hicle is static or on the move. Exemplary Specifications Celsius and weighing in at 16 tonnes, Chairman Ivor Ichikowitz was also able The portable production of vehi- the Mbombe 4 provides a payload of to add that, “There are very few con- cles such as the Mbombe 4 has al- nearly three tonnes, encapsulating stants to the nature of the asymmetri- lowed Paramount Group to manu- weapon systems, ammunition, crew cal warfare that many of our customers facture their defence technologies and supplies. across the globe are experiencing. As with partners around the world. Joint The Mbombe 4 has been designed to a result, Paramount is constantly in- production has taken place from their accommodate a wide range of pay- novating, with each of the Mbombe base in Kazakhstan, reflecting the dy- loads and turrets, while the onboard family of vehicles sharing a singular namic growth of Kazakhstan mission computer and interface system mission - the survival of personnel in This year’s IDEX exhibition featured can integrate with both western and the vehicle through the highest levels the Belrex family of vehicles based on eastern-made weapon systems. The ve- of protection, mobility and firepower, the Marauder platform which, when hicle is fitted in addition with the latest in order to meet the requirements of led by the Mbombe 4, offers very high generation navigational, crew comfort armed forces operating in the toughest levels of ballistic and mine protection and security systems, with examples of environments around the globe.” including crew compartment STAN- these new technological components Ichikowitz concludes, “The new Mbo- AG 4569-Level 3 and blast protection including a driver-assist camera system, mbe 4 is designed for ‘Portable Pro- STANAG 4569-Level 4a & 4b. The Mbo- winterisation kit, vehicle location and duction’, demonstrating our quest for mbe 4 guarantees protection against tracking systems, a NATO standard tow- continuous innovation and pushing a 50kg TNT side-blast or IED/roadside hitch, radios and intercoms systems and the boundaries of vehicle design, crew bomb, while its applique armour pack- a Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS). 36 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Reports The Radars of the Future

oday, radars can be the size of a radars that can talk to each other, think, AN/TPY-2 — the eyes of the THAAD bal- television, or as big as a build- learn and make decisions. listic missile defence system, currently T ing. Some take to the skies “When you replace several systems on undergoing an upgrade — in recent attached to sleek fighter jets, a naval ship with one, multi-function ra- advancements, including: while others sail the seven seas atop dar that is smaller and uses less power, Gallium nitride circuit technology that naval destroyers. Raytheon has been a suddenly you have increased overall increases radar power and search capa- leader in radars since World War II, when capability, along with additional power bility; Active electronically scanned ar- it developed a magnetron, or radio and space that can be used for other ray technology, or AESA, which boosts wave generator, for allied air defences. new technology,” said Ellen Ferraro, di- detection, targeting and tracking, and Raytheon’s radars — 30-plus of them, rector of Research & Advanced Technol- Digital receiver/exciter technology, across eight mission areas — are built ogy for Raytheon's Integrated Defense or DREX that increases resolution, en- upon a 60-year tradition of innovation, Systems business. hances detection and uses advanced now infused with the smartest technol- The pursuit for more advanced tech is waveforms. ogies. Today's products include: Air and always on, as evidenced by the radars Others include digital beam-forming Missile Defence Radars, Tactical Fighter used in air and missile defence. The software, which allows radars to per- Radars, Airborne Surveillance, Air Traffic next-generation radar for Patriot is an form multiple tasks simultaneously Control Radars, Maritime Surveillance upgrade that allows the iconic system and C5I solutions that introduces the radars and Ground Vehicle-Mounted ra- to see in 360-degrees, and the AN/SPY- latest cybersecurity tech to many radars. It adds up to a vision for the future: 6 is the U.S. Navy’s new stackable, scal- dars, through advanced command and rapid development of multi-function able radar. These radars join the trusted control. 37

Multi Layered Defence vanced target discrimination and preci- Different radars see differently. That's sion guidance of an interceptor. why it takes more than one kind of It’s the difference between scanning radar to build a missile defence that the night sky with a searchlight beam is multi-layered. Any defense system that grows larger at greater distances, must be robust and quick. In a bal- compared to using a laser beam. The listic missile attack, multiple complex searchlight lets you cover a large area threats may be coming in at once, and more quickly. The laser provides more they will be coming in really fast. A lay- detail, but would take much longer to ered defence can protect against not scan the entire area. Therefore, combin- only ballistic missiles, but also cruise ing UHF and higher-frequency radars is missiles and aircraft. one of the keys to an effective layered A team of Raytheon experts in design- system. ing layered systems are building spe- The combined strengths of a multi- cialised radars to expand the time de- band system make it very difficult for fenders have to identify and intercept an adversary to overwhelm the defen- the threats. sive capabilities. SPY-6 provides unmatched protection For example, an ultra-high frequen- The layered sensor systems operate against air and surface targets as well as ballistic missile threats cy Early Warning Radar can search a more efficiently. The EWR can handle wide area of sky at long distances, and the time-consuming search function same time. That’s why each of the Ray- handle a large number of radar tracks. because it’s ideally suited for wide-area theon individual systems are designed It requires a huge amount of power for search and track. And the fire control to handle multiple threats. Using them the radar’s antenna, which is most cost- radar – Patriot, for example, which op- together in a layered-defence architec- effective with a larger antenna and lon- erates in the C-band – can focus on ture makes the overall system much ger UHF wavelength. discrimination of the threat from coun- more effective than the sum of its parts. Other radars, such as the X-band AN/ termeasures and engaging the threat. Countering Threats Effectively TPY-2 or the C-band Patriot system ra- The layered system is even stronger The U.S. Navy’s new Air and Missile dar, operate at higher frequencies. The when you join the multi-band radars Defense Radar (AMDR) is in the test- shorter wavelength gives them greater with a range of specialised interceptors, ing phase. The move is a graduation of track accuracy, ideal for following small each matched against a specific type of sorts for the radar, officially known as or complex objects and providing ad- threat. The result is greater system-level SPY-6(V). When installed on the Navy’s discrimination and stronger defence next-gen destroyer, it can see a target against mass raids. of half the size at twice the distance of It’s easy to think of a single threat com- today’s radar. ing and a single missile intercepting it. Engineers had been testing the fully The job gets much harder when there assembled array for months at an in- are a lot of threats coming in at the door, near-field range in Sudbury, Mas-

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Raytheon’s radars span the frequency spectrum and handle a wide range of missions

Array size, or the number of RMAs needed, is customised to the mission Raytheon at IDEX 2019 needs of a ship, providing the capability to spot potential threats, including ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, airborne adversaries or any combination of the above. AMDR’s modular scalability makes it ideal for upgrading the radar on large or small ships, significantly boosting capability without significant development costs. In the unlikely event the radar needs repair, it can be done in an cinch. Close to 95 per cent of the array's maintenance comes down to just a few unique parts. Technicians can switch them out in six Robots and engineers work together in Raytheon’s new radar development facility minutes, using only two tools. sachusetts, U.S. AMDR was calibrated times the sensitivity of the currently Simplicity, reliability and design for and demonstrated great radar array deployed SPY-1D radar, in similar space manufacturing and assembly were top performance. and at a comparable cost. Raytheon’s of mind for AMDR’s engineers. The ra- AMDR will reportedly significantly in- team assembled and populated the dar requires 70 per cent fewer unique crease the ability of ships to detect components in the octagon-shaped parts (or what are called Line Replace- and counter ballistic missiles – one of array in just 140 days. able Units) than the existing system on the world’s fastest-growing threats – as Building Blocks today’s DDG 51 ship. Because of this, well as other dangers in the air and on The system is built with individual the time and effort needed to make the sea. ‘building blocks’ called Radar Modular repairs is minimised. The SPY-6(V) being developed for Assemblies (RMA). Each RMA is a self- Raytheon’s radars span the frequency the Navy’s DDG 51 Flight III destroyer contained radar in a 2’x2’x2’ box. They spectrum and handle a wide range of stacks 37 RMAs to form a 14-foot by 14- stack together and are time-and phase- missions, including air traffic control at foot array. This configuration enhances synchronized to form any size radar ap- major airports, surveillance and missile the Navy’s ability to detect, identify erture to meet the mission needs of any defence. But the technology behind and track air, surface and ballistic mis- size ship, making AMDR the Navy’s first these sensors is now being connected sile threats – delivering more than 30 truly scalable radar. in new ways. 39 L3 WESCAM Launches Tailor-made Training Course

L3 WESCAM recently announced that it is developed and delivered by us, neric turret configuration. L3 WESCAM’s the launch of its InFlight training course the OEM,” said Brendan McCormick, lead Cessna Caravan 208B is one asset used as the latest solution in its family of avia- trainer for L3 WESCAM. “Train from the for this practical training – it allows for the tion training platforms for MX-Series air- source. Learn from the best. We know the installation of a variety of combination borne electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) MX products, technologies and capabili- turrets as two turrets can be mounted at imaging and targeting systems. ties better than anyone else – no one is one time. Courses are hosted from L3’s L3’s In-Flight training programme in- better qualified to teach and train the training facilities in the U.S. cludes theoretical in-class training user community than our team of highly combined with pre- and post-flight qualified trainers here at L3.” Topics of study simulation training and in-flight, mission- L3’s In-Flight training can be purchased * System set up, sensor selection, centric training. With the ability to tailor as a complete buy-out, where customers steering mode and mission logistics the training curriculum to match a cus- book all six seats and have the curriculum Sensor optimisation for specific mis- tomer’s specific turret configuration and fully customised to support their exact sion scenarios the advantage of both daylight and low- turret and configuration. * Maintenance and organisational light flight opportunities, the course has Training can be facilitated using the cus- level maintenance tasking been developed to support students of tomer’s aircraft and sensor system, or cus- * Training includes day and night varying levels of skill and experience with tomers can take advantage of L3’s exten- flights conventional flight scenarios and opera- sive inventory of training assets complete * Practice with different lighting\at- tor experiences. with WESCAM’s latest sensor offerings. mospheric conditions Designed to facilitate student-centric Alternatively, L3 offers open enrolment * Experience with crew resource learning, the four-day programme infor the purchase of individual seats. management cludes in-depth training of all sensors, The curriculum is delivered using a ge- maintenance and organisational-level maintenance tasking, and crew resource management. “L3 is proud to support the development of MX operational and maintenance teams with a comprehensive suite of progressive training solutions that ensures crews are always mission-ready and able to operate their MX product to its full ability,” said JD Richard, Vice President of Customer Service for L3 WESCAM. “The curriculum has been built to help students identify first-hand knowledge and operational gaps, and participate in closed-loop, adaptive training to support their personal growth and development, which ultimately helps produce higher- quality and better prepared operators.” L3’s In-Flight training programme is designed “What’s so unique about this course is to facilitate student-centric learning 40 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Reports

Tawazun Economic Council Commits to Further Development

Tawazun Economic Council (Tawa- economy. The changes are aimed at capacity development and support- zun), the UAE defence and security contributing in the transfer of tech- ing R&D capabilities. The Program also industry enabler, recently concluded nologies, attracting foreign capital and seeks to encourage SMEs to actively en- its successful participation at IDEX. empowering national capabilities in gage in the UAE economy; provide sus- Tawazun’s participation at the show the UAE, through innovative and diver- tainable investments on the medium stems from its commitment to enable sified solutions provided to enterprises and long term; and create knowledge- and develop the defence and security and investors, thus contributing to the based jobs for Emirati citizens. industry in the UAE, as well as supports achievement of the interests of all par- In addition, Tawazun Economic Coun- government efforts in elevating eco- ties and in supporting the overall devel- cil launched the Defense and Security nomic performance and economic di- opment of the UAE. Development Fund with a capital of versification – leading to a sustainable The new policy of Tawazun Economic AED2.5 billion (approximately US$680 knowledge-based economy. The Coun- Program aims to support in the eco- million) in order to encourage the pri- cil commits to achieve that through nomic diversification in the UAE. The vate sector to invest in the fields of its key enablers Tawazun Economic Program was designed to promote defence and security, contributing to Program and the Defense and Security long-term partnerships to support and the development of national and tech- Development Fund. develop defence and security indus- nological industries, including SMEs. During the exhibition, Tawazun tries in the UAE as well as create new The fund aims to build a diversified and launched a new framework of the opportunities in various strategic sec- sustainable national economy, in line Tawazun Economic Program through tors. The Program aims to provide high with the economic and strategic objec- which foreign and local investment economic value and achieve social tives of the UAE. The Fund also aims to is channelled into key sectors of the and strategic benefits by encouraging enhance the development of advanced 41

technology, innovation, and industrial chalet at the exhibition attracted a economy. This effort will in turn acceler- capabilities – benefitting the defence wide presence and participation of ate development and create an environ- and security sector, as well as civilian dignitaries and decision-makers. He ment that is conducive for keeping pace sectors. further stressed that Tawazun’s suc- with the rapid changes in light of the Tawazun’s participation in the exhibi- cess in signing several agreements Fourth Industrial Revolution.” tion involved several signings and col- that would advance their efforts Investing in the Future laborative agreements that will con- aimed at contributing to the achieve- During IDEX 2019, Tawazun Economic tribute to supporting investments of ment of the UAE’s strategic objectives Council signed several agreements to local companies, focusing on modern in terms of economic diversification, empower local projects and small and technologies and innovative solutions boosting the economy, and elevating medium-sized enterprises. The Defense that meet the UAE’s strategic needs. national capabilities. and Security Development invested The Council’s participation fortifies its Al Hosani added: “Our participation in into Al Marakeb, a company specialised key role in reaffirming Abu Dhabi's po- IDEX this year involved several successes in developing and updating systems sition as a leading hub for defence and that reinforce Tawazun’s commitment of unmanned surface boats, in return security in the region and developing to support UAE’s strategic vision. We an- for 30 per cent. The Fund also invested various types and levels of strategic nounced the launch of the Defense and AED460 million (equivalent to EUR 110 technologies. Security Development Fund as well as million) in the Russian Automotive During IDEX 2019, His Excellency Tareq the new Tawazun Economic Program brand Aurus, which specialises in luxu- Abdul Raheem Al Hosani, Chief Ex- aimed at enhancing the nation’s eco- rious and armoured vehicles. The invest- ecutive Officer of Tawazun Economic nomic capability of attracting foreign ment for 36 per cent share capital will be Council, reaffirmed that the Tawazun direct investments and elevating the directed towards the development of the 42 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Reports

company’s manufacturing facilities and capabilities. The Fund also signed an agreement with Halcon Systems LLC, a company owned by the Abu Dhabi- based Yas Holding Group and specialis- ing in the production of smart missile guidance system. The total funding will reach AED193 and will be used for setting up production lines and further expanding Halcon’s existing capabilities to cater for local and international market demands. The Fund, in collaboration with San- dooq Al Watan and Advanced Pyro- Technics (APT) launched a specific contest in the field of research and development. The contest aims to en- Major General Pilot Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National courage innovation in the UAE and up- Service and Reserve Authority visited Tawazun’s stand at IDEX 2019 surge the intellectual property rights. Value of the prize money is up to AED5 for the Defense and Security Develop- and Security Fund will play a vital role million. Similarly, the Fund launched a ment Fund, Abdulla Naser Al Jaabari, in supporting the private sector to new programme supporting small and Chief Officer and Head of Defense and meet the strategic needs of the state medium-sized local private enterprises Security Development Fund said that – through bringing forward innova- in the defence and security industries the Council established the Fund in tive solutions to meet the current and with an investment of AED200 million order to encourage the private sector future challenges for the development aimed at empowering and developing to invest in the fields of defence and of the defence and security sector. Al such ventures to ensure their contribu- security, and contribute to the devel- Jaabari further stressed that the es- tion to the economic development in opment of national and technological tablishment of the Fund is part of the the UAE. The programme was a result industries, including SMEs – in the aim integrated development strategy of of a collaboration with Tawazun Indus- of building a diversified and sustain- the UAE and aims to enable income trial Park. able national economy. sources; enhance self-reliance; and en- Commenting on the success of IDEX Al Jaabari reaffirmed that The Defense courage creativity and innovation. Strategic Partnerships Tawazun Economic Program signed an agreement with Thales Group and another with Atlas Elektroniks to build an underwater training centre in Abu Dhabi. The centre will feature state-of- the-art technologies and provide professional training on anti-submarine counter attack, and the operation and management of naval minesweepers, in addition to increasing efficiency of the staff supervising operation of marine radar detectors that use ultrasound for detecting underwater objects. Tawazun supports government efforts in elevating economic Under the Program’s umbrella, an performance and economic diversification agreement was signed with Atlas Tele- 43

ous educational institutions across the country. Tawazun Economic Program has also announced a partnership with French- based consulting firm Eurotradia Inter- national (Eurotradia). The agreement signed aims to create an aircraft instruments workshop to serve Asia and the GCC. The workshop will provide a wide-range of capabilities including the repair of vital equipment such as pivot-static instruments, navigation instruments, engine instruments and His Excellency Tareq Abdul Raheem Al Hosani, Chief Executive electrical devices. Officer (CEO) of Tawazun Economic Council Matar Al Romaithi, Chief Economic Development Officer at Tawazun Eco- nomic Council stressed the importance of the new policy of Tawazun in supporting the UAE’s sustainable development efforts, building on the several investment options provided by the Program to attract foreign direct investments to elevate national capabilities ensuring sustainability of the course of development. He pointed out the Pro- gram’s success in signing several agreements during IDEX would stimulate the growth of defence and security industries and create new opportunities in specific strategic sectors in UAE, in line with the Accelerators Program and Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. SAAB Group and Thales Group establish wholly owned subsidiaries in Abu Dhabi Al Romaithi added, “The new policy of Tawazun Economic Program is aimed com to launch a centre for maintenance Tawazun’s announcement of the two at supporting UAE’s development and of endoscopes and thermal cameras separate agreements signed with Saab economic diversification, opening the used in land and sea military activity. and Thales support the establishment door to more sustainable investments The centre will be the first of its kind of their individual wholly owned sub- in the short and long term, which in the Middle East and North Africa re- sidiaries in the UAE. These agreements drives the tangible value of the UAE’s gion, and will meet the strategic needs aim to develop advanced technologies community. We are pleased with the of the UAE, and requires time and fi- in the local market and create job op- high visibility achieved by the new nancial commitment, as maintenance portunities for Emirati citizens. The two policy of the Program. We look forward of endoscopes and thermal cameras companies will accelerate the develop- to witnessing the invaluable and posi- require regular preservation every six ment of latest technologies in the local tive impact on the national economy, to eight months. market; create jobs for Emiratis in the and its creation of a conducive environ- The Program successfully succeeded technical sector; as well as contribute to ment that stimulates the defence and in attracting two new giants to the de- the development of scientific research security sector and achieves the UAE’s fence and security industry in the UAE. through their partnerships with vari- social and economic goals.” 44 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Reports

Thuraya Telecommunications Company, agement needs. With superior communica- a subsidiary of the Al Yah Satellite Com- tions capabilities and extensive coverage, the munications Company (Yahsat), recently service empowers faster connectivity onboard partnered with ITC Global to set up Thuraya vessels and across oceans, ports and land. on Maritime Service VSAT+, a maritime satellite service. The partnership will enable new value-added ITC Global is a subsidiary of Panasonic Avion- solutions for the maritime industry through ics Corporation. The partnership gives Thura- a network of distributors and partners. They ya access to Panasonic’s global mobility net- will bring VSAT+ to market and add value in work, which enables the Ku-band element of areas such as cyber security, ease of installa- the Thuraya VSAT+ service. tion and 24x7 maintenance availability. The Thuraya, a company with 20+ years in sat- integrated offering makes it a compelling ellite communications, including mari- proposition for maritime customers such as time, launched VSAT+ in Q4 2018. The lat- high-end fisheries, offshore installations and est MarineComms service, Thuraya VSAT+ merchant fleets. meets today’s mounting vessel manage- Thuraya VSAT+ ment needs with simplicity. This integrated As global trade increases, marine activities platform transforms marine connectivity by pick up pace and shipping routes become increasing offshore bandwidth capabilities more crowded. On a daily basis, over 50,000 and caters to multiple applications including merchant ships alone cross the oceans with office-at-sea, crew welfare, cargo manifest millions of cargo containers in tow. The need Collaborate Collaborate

Thuraya and ITC Global and ITC Thuraya and fleet operations. for fast and efficient communications aboard Thuraya VSAT+ is a comprehensive maritime vessels and between land and sea is now more platform for all crew welfare and vessel man- vital than ever before. 45

As established providers of marine satellite communications services, Thura- ya understands the nuances of the maritime market needs. The company has delivered value-added products and solutions to fishing, naval, Coast Guard, merchant and leisure vessels, and operators of all kind of shipping lines for over 20 years. Thuraya VSAT+ ensures optimum flexibility by combining Ku-band (for high- speed data) and L-band (for backup and fall back). The service is scalable to meet global and regional needs for essential communications such as voice service bundled with flexible packages. calls, email and position reporting, and VSAT+ is As users rely on one service for all their for high-bandwidth requirements such maritime communications, VSAT+ as training, publications, condition- applicable to all saves time, and delivers operational based maintenance, enterprise re- efficiency and improved decision- source planning and content for crew vessel types and making. With a fixed-pricing model, welfare. its usage eliminates billing complexi- Shawkat Ahmed, Chief Commercial maritime budgets ties and presents an attractive cost- Officer at Thuraya, said: “In the chal- saving option. Its various components lenging maritime market, end-users include VSAT terminals, Thuraya’s L- are constantly looking for satellite so- silience, high data speeds, quasi-global band network via Thuraya Orion IP, lutions that offer higher bandwidth, coverage, flexibility and affordability. Thuraya’s VoIP service, iDirect modem, ease of use, innovation and value- It is available around the Asia-Pacific and a wide choice of value-added ser- added features that drive operational region through Thuraya’s network of vices. The platform features a fallback efficiency. VSAT+ meets these needs global distributors. on Thuraya’s L-band network, via the by offering an integrated solution Thuraya VSAT+ combines key maritime Orion IP. that combines reliability, resilience connectivity needs to deliver a singu- VSAT+ is applicable to all vessel types and high-bandwidth speed. We are lar, powerful satellite communications and maritime budgets. It comes with partnering with experienced Master solution. It merges Ku-Band VSAT and a fixed-price package and is available Distributors, creating revenue oppor- L-Band services to deliver one robust of- globally through Thuraya’s network of tunities throughout the supply chain, fering backed by an extensive network. global Master Distributors. By comple- reducing overheads and providing Furthermore, it caters to the rising de- menting Thuraya’s unique L-band pres- flexible options for customers.” mands for higher bandwidth require- ence with Panasonic capability, VSAT+ Comprehensive Maritime Platform ments in the maritime industry. The gives the maritime industry access to In diversifying the maritime portfolio, service enables crew and officials to be a unique proposition that addresses Thuraya is fully equipped to enhance on par with onshore connectivity and industry challenges of higher capacity, its offerings with the latest technical stay in touch with ports, ground crew, coverage and reliability. specifications, top-notch hardware family and friends with optimised voice, “This partnership represents the mutu- components, and competitive airtime narrowband, broadband data and on- al goals of both organisations in reach- pricing. board management systems. ing an expansive and diverse customer VSAT+ is applicable to all vessel types Ship operators and captains can set market across many industries which and suitable to maritime budget re- up all their maritime communication require mobility support,” said Kevin quirements. The service works as a requirements with ease using Thuraya Franciotti, Vice President, Global Chan- fixed-price package that combines re- VSAT+, which is provided as a single- nel Partnership at ITC Global. 46 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Reports Preparing Soldiers for Modern Warfare

exercise planning and execution in order to develop concepts and training objectives. Objectives are then prioritised with explicit resourcing conditions while participants are given rights and restrictions according to their role and respon- sibility within the exercise organisational structure. The solution enables various groups and organisations from multiple domains – Land, Maritime, Air, Cyber, Ci- vilian organisations and others – to inter- operate and work together, thereby maximising the likelihood of mission success. “The next-generation IXTROM’s IXVMS has the interoperability necessary for today’s joint and allied forces tactics and military exercises. This state-of-the-art software solution will help better prepare our soldier to safeguard and strengthen our citizen’s safety and protect the critical infrastructure. IXVMS provides the in- novating tools to train, rehearse and im- IXTROM, one of the world’s leaders in pose and can take months of develop- prove time to react to threats obtaining situational awareness and information ment. The IXVMS system can easily and mission success,” said Soledad R. Bour- management systems, has launched IX- intuitively be adapted to create differ- VMS (Visualization, Modeling and Simula- ent scenarios from any perspective. The tion Collective Training Management and training elements can be changed, and Awareness System), a next-generation new elements added “on the fly” as the training and simulation solution that pre- simulation unfolds – with multiple partic- pares soldiers for the challenges of mod- ipants in multiple domains and including ern warfare. a variety of complex immersive scenarios. IXVMS is the first of an entirely new, next- This improves tactical and strategic pro- generation software designed to mod- ficiency and real-time decision-making. ernise the training capabilities of military IXVMS is a web-based Collaborative forces while enabling interoperability Training and Exercise Platform providing with multiple participants across multiple an innovative organisational approach domains, while keeping their rights, roles to support planners in the design and and authorities, in real time and securely. execution of modelling and simulations. The problem with traditional systems is It provides an intuitive and quick-flowing that, for the most part, each individual approach to operational information simulation is designed for a specific pur- management and the development of 4747

IXVMS is a web-based Collaborative Training and Exercise Platform

que, President, IXTROM Group. training play as desired, ensuring a flow framework, enabling seamless interop- IXVMS is a multifunctional and streamline of challenges to the training participants. erability, cross-agency collaboration and solution easy and intuitively adaptable IXVMS is a rapidly deployable system, enhanced interconnectivity to support to all type of exercises, to create, modify mobile, and is interoperable with all rapid, coordinated and safe responses to and execute different scenarios from any other agencies and elements, including real-world threats. perspective. Military leaders can analyse the vast array of Command, Control, Bat- The company recognises that in critical every aspect of each scenario in real time tle Management, and Communications moments, every second counts. In order to effectively achieve exercise objectives. systems. The unique capabilities that IX- for responders to make the best deci- Dynamic Capabilities TROM provides make an important addi- sions when it matters, their training en- Training Objectives are critical to laying tion to the next-generation defence and vironment should reflect the challenges the framework for the Main Event List / security architectures around the world. they face in the real world. Real-time, Main Incident List (MEL/MIL) develop- Unique Solutions uninterrupted feedback in both training ment and should cover all phases of the IXTROM specialises in software engi- and performance analysis is the greatest Core Planning process (plan, refine, ex- neering and the development of intel- predictor of mission success. This under- ecute and assess). The IXVMS solution de- ligent and innovative solutions that standing has helped it lay the foundation livers a well-constructed framework that provide users with Situational Aware- of a strong company culture and consist- allows a dynamically managed MEL/MIL ness and Command, Control, Commu- ently challenge the status quo of tradi- to efficiently automate and control the nications and Computer, Intelligence, tional market offerings. flow of an exercise. Its dynamic capabili- Surveillance and Reconnaissance capa- IXTROM’s high performance solutions ties allow the Exercise Control (EXCON) bilities (C4ISR). The company provides are designed to enable real-time infor- and MEL/MIL cells to adjust the pace of state-of-the-art solutions with a unique mation, strategic and tactical communication bonds, and the secure transfer of information linking participants while keeping their own rights, roles and authorities in accordance with the hierar- chical chain of their organisations. This results in operational efficiency ensuring mission success. The company designs all-encompass- ing solutions, which meet the demanding needs of a spectrum of sectors. While the solutions provide optimum management for daily operations, they IXTROM solutions are cost-effective to prevent, protect excel most when critical decisions need against, respond to, and recover from any event to be made. 48 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Reports Celebrates 74 Years of Partnership With Middle East

IDEX 2019 marked Boeing’s 74 years of continued partnership in the Middle East. At the show, Boeing De-

Boeing fense, Space & Security showcased key platforms that complement existing defence capabilities across the region. Boeing Global Services, fore- casts that governments in the region will need to invest $96.3 billion in defence and security services over the next 10 years. Talon. The fighter-like trainer aircraft, critical infrastructure and defend against “The Middle East is a priority market for which was designed for ease of mainte- threats from Unmanned Aerial Systems Boeing. At IDEX, we discussed our cus- nance, is the centrepiece of a complete (UAS). Boeing’s Compact Laser Weapon tomer’s future needs for the region and system that includes simulators and System (CLWS), offers a compact, proven, shared our new capabilities with plat- ground based training equipment that high-energy laser weapon system that forms such as T-X Advanced Pilot Training will help train future fighter and bomber can be standalone or integrated on a System and aircraft and KC-46A Pegasus pilots for generations to come. wide array of platforms. “To keep up with aerial refuelling tanker,” said Bernard “We expect the T-X to be a franchise pro- today’s evolving and fast rising threats, Dunn, president of Boeing Middle East, gramme for our defence and services there is a need for every military to ac- North Africa and Turkey. businesses for much of this century. We The KC-46A is a multirole tanker that can see an opportunity to provide compan- refuel all U.S., allied and coalition military ion, aggressor and light fighter aircraft aircraft compatible with international for military services around the world aerial refuelling procedures. Japan is the and we’re looking forward to working programme’s first international customer with the U.S. Air Force to collaborate on and currently on contract for two KC-46A sales opportunities here in the Middle aircraft. Reportedly, interest from nations East,” said Mark Ballew, Director Sales & looking to modernise their aerial refuel- Marketing for International Government ling capabilities remains strong. Services, Boeing Global Services. In September 2018, the U.S. Air Force Significant Demand awarded Boeing a contract worth up to Laser technology is a strong area of inter- $9.2 billion for the Boeing T-X advanced est in North America, Europe and the Mid- pilot training system to replace the T-38 dle East in order to secure urban areas, Boeing AH-64 Apache 49

Aviall Service Centre in Dubai provides sale and customer service support to the commercial airline industry, military customers and business aviation in the Middle East and North Africa. The centre, stocks more than 1.7 million parts. More than 25,000 items are shipped around the region to service airline customers. Having parts available quicker keeps regional airline fleets in a healthy operating rhythm by ensuring airplane availability and safety. Wave Glider autonomous surface vehicle Boeing subsidiary Insitu, displayed the Integrator Extended Range and ScanEa- quire new defences and we’re seeing sig- cused on providing the Middle East with gle3 at IDEX. In 2018, they made the deci- nificant demand right now, especially for innovative post delivery services, mainte- sion to have their Vice President of Global counter-UAS missions,” said Ballew. nance and upgrade support available in Growth to be based in the UAE as part of To help monitor the waters of the Ara- the industry, especially in harsh operat- the company’s long-term commitment bian Gulf and Red Sea, Boeing subsidiary ing environments of the region that cre- to establishing a programme manage- Liquid Robotics offers its Wave Glider au- ate wear and tear. ment presence in the Middle East to sup- tonomous surface vehicle (ASV) for vari- The Middle East is one of the largest port Insitu’s growing customer base. ous applications in support of increased growth markets for services in the world. “My objective is to develop Insitu’s pres- maritime security, environmental moni- Boeing is working to expand capabilities ence in the Middle East to act as the toring, and economic development. The here using resources, expertise and tal- foundation for future defence and com- Wave Glider delivers live, actionable data ent indigenous to the region. Less than mercial market growth within the re- and persistent situational awareness re- 20 per cent of the worldwide fleet of mili- gion,” said Mark Bauman, Vice President quired to better protect coastlines, and to tary aircraft will be retired and replaced of Global Growth for Insitu. “This will enable oil and gas firms to protect their over the next 10 years, which means the position us to better meet the expanding critical infrastructure and assets. Powered demand for services to maintain aging needs of our growing UAS business and by wave and solar energies, it requires no aircraft will grow faster than overall fleet gain greater access to global talent to fuel and is capable of staying on mission size, creating a $1.3 trillion government provide superior end-to-end solutions.” 24x7 for several months at a time. services market globally. Reference text/Photo Boeing’s Global Services business is fo- On the supply chain front, the Boeing- www.boeing.com

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M777 Sets the Standard for .PEFSO 3FMJBCMF'JSF4VQQPSU

In response to the requirement of mo- tances, irrespective of terrain and obsta- In 2018, the Indian Army celebrated the bile forces to have high-quality, quick and cles. With over 360,000 rounds already receipt its first M777A2 Ultra Lightweight easy-to-transport systems, BAE Systems’ fired, the strengths of the M777 as a Howitzers (ULH) in a key step towards M777 makes innovative use of titanium simple, dependable operation in harsh modernising and strengthening of the In- and aluminium alloys. Rapidly deploy- environments have long been proven in dian Army’s artillery capabilities. Accord- able and consistently accurate with un- battle, particularly in Afghanistan where ing to BAE Systems, the 155mm M777 paralleled tactical and strategic mobility, the system has been in service since 2006. systems made their debut with the first the battle-proven 39-calibre M777 sets International Development and regiment of the Indian Army this year but the standard for modern, reliable fire sup- Production were accepted last year as part of the 145- port in the most hostile of environments. Initially developed for the U.S. Marine gun agreement between the U.S. and In- BAE’s M777 system boasts a minimal lo- Corps and the U.S. Army as their next dian governments. gistical footprint alongside maximum generation Medium Force weapon, the “The Indian Army is receiving an extreme- reliability. The high level of portability it M777 has become the benchmark for ly reliable and battle-proven artillery plat- maintains over land, sea and air means 155mm Lightweight Towed Artillery form,” says Joe Senftle, Vice President and that the M777 can be frequently moved Systems. U.S., Canadian, Australian and General Manager of BAE Systems’ weapon and re-deployed, so maximising surviv- Indian forces have currently filed orders systems business. “The M777 brings a new ability without encountering the IED risks exceeding 1,250 for, at half the weight of level of capability to the artillery unit by of- faced by self-propelled systems. other 155mm towed howitzers, the M777 fering rapid deployment and extreme The M777 is compatible with all stand- provides a rapid reaction capability and accuracy. It can operate in areas that are ard ammo types - including advanced a proven pedigree that delivers decisive difficult to access while it is also very easy rounds, such as BONUS and EXCALIBUR firepower when most needed in sus- to maintain.” – where it can strike over extended dis- tained combat conditions. BAE Systems is building and delivering 51

The M777 brings a new level of capability to the artillery unit by offering rapid deployment and extreme accuracy the first 25 fully assembled M777 ULHs. partnership with BAE Systems,” adds SP tailored for the Indian Artillery such as a The other 120 units are to be assembled Shukla, Group President of the Aerospace unique camouflage paint scheme. in India by Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd. & Defence Sector for the Mahindra Group Having brought these new M777 ULHs (MDSL) under an arrangement designed and Chairman of Mahindra Defence Sys- into service, BAE Systems has also deliv- to support defence industrial cooperation tems. “In this programme, each of the ered the first spares and other logistics and promote local economic growth. M777 howitzers have value addition from to support the Indian Army, such as tool- “The M777 ULH is more than a very ef- Mahindra Defence. I believe that this is ing, technical publications and training fective piece of artillery technology,” the first step towards Make-in-India with materials. In addition, the company has confirmed Nik Khanna, Managing Direc- much bigger programmes to follow.” recently received a contract to provide tor of India, BAE Systems. “With the M777 Exciting U.S. Army Certification 18 additional M777 systems to the U.S. programme, BAE Systems has made the The U.S. government has recently cer- Army, taking the total number of systems first step in our substantive Make-in-India tified MDSL to carry out the work at a to over 1,250 ordered and in service with commitment, which includes our pledge purpose-built production facility created the United States, Canada, Australia and to develop a network of Indian suppliers for this programme, where it will conduct India. for our global supply chain and deepen the in-country Assembly and Integration Finally, BAE Systems has signed a team- our relationship with industry in India. We of 120 of the 145-gun systems on order. ing agreement with the Emirates Defence are committed to a strong and collabora- The newly-delivered M777 ULHs have Technology (EDT) and United Arab Emir- tive working relationship between BAE been instrumental in establishing the ates in the name of pursuing opportuni- Systems, the Indian Armed Forces and the new MDSL capability in India, with the ties for the towed M777 155mm Light- Indian industry.” Mahindra team finalising these weapons weight Howitzer in the UAE. From this “It has been a landmark event delivering by replicating proven manufacturing pro- perspective, they are planning to further the first M777s to the Indian Army. It is a cesses to the highest of quality specifica- explore the development of a self-pro- product of our long-standing business tions, including modifications specifically pelled 155mm artillery system. 52 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Reports

Rostec Debuts New Kalashnikov and Pantsir-ME

Russian State Corporation, Rostec, pre- Reliable Protection with water displacement of more than sented the latest models of military and In particular, the air-defence missile 300 tonnes. The system provides a reli- civilian equipment at IDEX 2019. In par- and artillery system Pantsir-ME had able protection of vessels from all the ticular, it held the international debut its international debut. High-Precision existing and prospective air assault of Pantsir-ME, a shipborne air-defence Complexes Holding presented it. The weapons in the whole spectrum of missile and artillery system, as well as system is able to protect ships from all their combat capabilities with an un- the 200 series of Kalashnikov assault types of air attack weapons. conditional probability of kill, which is rifles. In addition to military products, “The current trends in the development practically equivalent to one, including the exhibition saw Russia exhibit Au- of the navies force the maritime powers low-flying anti-ship missiles and un- rus, the armoured limousine, which is to equip their ships with reliable assets manned aerial vehicles. part of the Cortege project that Rostec to counteract air threats, i.e. cruise mis- “Currently, the Pantsir-ME air-defence holdings contributed to. siles, unmanned aerial systems, heli- missile and artillery system has no di- The Middle East and North Africa are copters and planes. Pantsir-ME can be rect countertypes in the world market strategically important regions of the installed on most Russian warships and in the segment of shipborne air defence Corporation’s presence. In 2018, the is very well fit for ships manufactured systems, and such will hardly pop up in Middle East accounted for nearly half by other countries. I am confident that the near future,” noted Sergey Abramov, of all exports of military products, han- it has very good export prospects in industrial director of the Armaments dled by Rosoboronexport. the Arab countries, South-East Asia and cluster, Rostec State Corporation. The countries of the region are extreme- Latin America,” said Rosoboronexport’s The high effectiveness of intercepting ly important markets for Russia, where Director General Alexander Mikheev. anti-ship missiles is explained by high they implement a number of projects The Pantsir-ME air-defence missile and performance tactical and technical in the field of military and technical artillery system can be set up on ships characteristics of the Pantsir-ME air- cooperation. At IDEX, more than 50 defence missile and artillery system. The enterprises of the Russian defence in- system is capable of simultaneous firing dustry showcased their developments. at four targets attacking the ship while Russia presented a total of about 1,000 exhibits, with a number of weapon and military equipment models that were shown for the first time ever.

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the kill zone for guided anti-aircraft mis- sniper rifle at a 10-metre distance. siles reaches 20 kilometres in distance In addition to cooperation in the mili- and up to 15 kilometres in height. Be- Pantsir-ME tary and technical field, Rostec intends sides, Pantsir-ME can first utilise its mis- to actively develop its regional partner- sile weapons, and then, in case of a miss, system is able ship in civilian industries. the artillery fire will hit the target with a to protect ships Rostec already implements a number 100 per cent guarantee. of civilian projects in the Middle East The system includes a high-intelligent from all types and North Africa. For example, ODK multimode adaptive radio-optical con- Holding cooperates with a number of trol system. All the stages of operator of air attack companies in the region in terms of ser- work – from the target acquisition to vicing and supporting the operation of the firing – are completely automated. weapons Russian aircraft engines and is ready to A combined use of the radio and op- expand that cooperation. tical control system provides for the and interaction, as well as a more pow- Rosoboronexport is the only state- all-weather and round-the-clock oper- erful engine. owned arms trade company in the Rus- ability of the system. All this permits a While Tecmash Concern exhibited a sian Federation authorised to export the guaranteed elimination of targets at number of its latest ammunition prod- full range of military and dual-purpose long distances and in close proximity. ucts. These include a 122-mm unmanned products, technologies and services. It is Russian Expertise on Display rocket missile with a detachable blast a subsidiary of the Rostec Corporation. It On the other hand, Kalashnikov Con- fragmentation warhead for Tornado-G is one of the leading world arms export- cern showcased a wide range of small Multiple rocket launcher. In addition, at ers to the international market. Its share arms and hunting weapons. The 200 the show, the world community for the in Russia's military exports exceeds 85 series of Kalashnikov, certified for ex- first time saw Tecmash's AZ-TSR-47, an per cent. port, were shown abroad for the first increased efficiency jet-stabilised pro- Rosoboronexport cooperates with more time and was one of the key Russian jectile designed to protect surface ships than 700 enterprises and organisations novelties at IDEX. from weapons equipped with radar in the Russian defence industrial com- Uralvagonzavod presented a number guidance systems. plex. Russia maintains military technical of its developments, including T-90MS, TSNIITOCHMASH presented at IDEX its cooperation with more than 100 coun- an upgraded version of the world's already well-known second-generation tries around the world. Rostec Corpora- best-selling T-90 tank. The armoured Ratnik combat equipment, which is now tion was established in 2007 to facili- vehicle features improved shooting supplied to the Russian Army. One of tate the development, production and accuracy; a new highly automated digi- Ratnik’s components is a bulletproof vest export of high-tech industrial products tal system of fire control, new digital that can stand 10 hits of armour-piercing designed for civilian and military appli- means of communication, navigation incendiary bullets fired from Dragunov cations. 54 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Reports

Portuguese AF Chooses Collins Aerospace

The Portuguese Air Force has se- tion of avionics aimed at optimising allows customers to select from a super lected Collins Aerospace for its C- their operations while making the most set of off-the-shelf capabilities. Cus- 130H Hercules military transport air- of their budget and minimizing aircraft tomers using the MMA architecture craft modernisation effort. Serving downtime.” can tailor the system to meet specific as a contractor to OGMA – Industria Flight2 transforms a federated ana- mission requirements, comply with Aeronautica de Portugal, Collins will logue system into a modern digital regional communications navigation provide its Flight2 aftermarket avi- glass cockpit that provides commonal- surveillance/air traffic management onics solution, which delivers the ity to commercial aircraft. Included in mandates, or maximise capabilities for cost-effective and low-risk CNS/ATM the avionics upgrade is a full glass cock- a given budget. upgrade solution. pit with new primary flight displays, Re- By upgrading to Flight2, the Portu- “The Portuguese Air Force uses C-130s quired Navigation Performance/Area guese Air Force’s C-130H will be in for a broad range of missions, includ- Navigation flight management system compliance with the most recent In- ing personnel and cargo transport, and with high altitude release point, and ternational Civil Aviation Organiza- even firefighting,” said Dave Schreck, computed air release point precision tion standards, while also equipping vice president, Military Avionics & Heli- airdrop software. it with a tactical advantage in military copters for Collins Aerospace. “Mod- As part of the upgrade, Collins will lev- operations. ernising to the Flight2 system provides erage its Flight2 Mobility Mission Ap- Flexible and Integrated their Air Force with the latest genera- plication (MMA) architecture, which Almost all C-130 users want to custom- 55

ise their avionics solutions, but the cus- smooth civil airspace interoperability tomization process entails large, often Flight2 transforms while meeting specialised mission de- unaffordable non-recurring costs. The mands. This works to save operators Flight2 mission mobility application a federated both time and money. (MMA) system provides a cost-effective Seamless Modernisation and flexible solution for C-130 custom- analogue system With Flight2, military aircraft operators ers with smaller fleets and budgets. have the widest variety of digital dis- Flight2 MMA delivers a superset of into a modern plays, avionics and control units avail- functions and equipment within a sin- able, from large-format liquid crystal gle hardware and software integrated digital glass displays (LCDs), to CNS/ATM commu- solution to meet the requirements nications, to the FMS. The open-system of most C-130 users and C-130 mod- cockpit architecture of each Flight2 compo- els. With Flight2 MMA, a configurable nent gives flexibility to specify an avi- software file enables civil and military time, it's the most cost-effective and onics modernisation solution that best options. All Flight2 MMA configura- lowest-risk CNS/ATM upgrade solution. mission needs. tions meet CNS/ATM requirements and The system is flying on over 900 fixed- Flight2 gives the option of installing fundamental military needs (airdrop, wing aircraft, including the KC-135, KC- either 6-by-8-inch or 9-by-12-inch search and rescue (SAR) patterns, tac- 10, C-130 P-3, C-2A, E-2C and E-3. large-format LCDs. Proven in the most tical/remote landings, refuelling, etc.). Flight2’s integrated avionics suite gives demanding commercial and military The system is MIL-HDBK-516B military military mission planners a no-com- applications, these high-resolution airworthiness certified, with all re- promise solution to meet both their primary flight displays (PFDs) and inter- quired analyses and artifacts processes tactical and civil operations require- active multi-function displays (IMFDs) available for reuse. ments. At the heart of the system is provide pilots with mission-critical in- This suite of communications, navi- a proven, open architecture that not formation in familiar, easy-to-interpret gation and surveillance equipment only provides integration with current formats. seamlessly integrates new-generation digital and legacy analogue instru- With its all-digital CNS/ATM units, avionics with legacy sensors, radios, ments and systems, it also ensures Flight2 gives flight crews the clearest, autopilot and aircraft systems. With its seamless modernization to newly most accurate communications, ensur- advanced displays and integrated mili- emerging technologies. ing compliance with global air traffic tary/civil flight management system, Because Flight2 continues provides control. Flight2 delivers the most advanced ca- functionality, reliability and value to The CDU-7000 control display unit is pabilities available today. At the same military operators, the system ensures the processing home of the powerful, integrated Flight Management System (FMS). The FMS is driven by a proven complement of autonomous civil and military navigation sensors. This combination enables continuous precision navigation around the world, including an autonomous self-contained approach capability equivalent to a Category I ILS. In addition, the FMS automatically computes a variety of mission related calculations, including search and rescue patterns and holding procedures for use in both civil and military airspace. The CDU-7000 also drastically reduces workload through automa- C130-Flight2 cockpit 56 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Reports

tion. The NVG-compatible CDU serves system – one of the most popular com- as the primary mode control and status mercial retrofit avionics solution – giv- Features reporting interface with all major avi- ing more installation options than any * GPS/SBAS, RNP and RNAV 0.3 onics subsystems, eliminating the need other system. Configurable solutions capabilities, including SIDs, for inefficient remote control mode and can begin with simple modernisation STARs and RNAV approach- tuning panels. of the aircraft’s Communications, Navi- es. Meets all 2020 CNS/ATM Legacy avionics can develop CNS/ gation and Surveillance (CNS) systems mandates, providing access to ATM performance issues that could and end with the creation of the ulti- worldwide civil airspace compromise crew safety and mission mate tactical avionics suite, including * Tactical navigation, remote ap- success. The next-generation Flight2 satellite communications, large-format proaches, precision airdrops and components are highly reliable, fully digital flight displays, HUD/EVS, tacti- search-and-rescue patterns, im- ruggedised and mission proven around cal situational awareness to Link 16, proves military operations with the world. Each Flight2 unit features Flight2 delivers incredible capabilities enhanced mission capabilities a solid-state, all-digital architecture, today while ensuring a path to future * 6-by-8-inch MFD and PFD, as which greatly reduces vibration- and technologies and capabilities. well as a large, digital engine shock-induced failures. Reliability and The Flight2 system delivers the most instrument LCD. Enhances situa- maintainability are further enhanced advanced capabilities available to- tional awareness, Crew Resource by state-of-the-art fault tolerance mon- day, but with a foundation based on Management (CRM) and safety itoring and full-time diagnostics to alert proven, scalable, all-digital architec- * Flight Management System flight crews of any problems. ture. With it, the customer can easily (FMS) with both civil and military Configurable Solutions integrate emerging technologies and Flight Management Functions The evolutionary Flight2 system’s con- capabilities into their aircraft. Flight2 is (FMF), provides seamless opera- figurable architecture helps to max- created to address obsolescence issues tions between civil and military imise the budget while minimising while providing complete CNS/Air Traf- airspace aircraft downtime. Flight2 seamlessly fic Management (ATM) capabilities. * Digital autopilot, reduces ob- integrates new-generation displays Collins Aerospace has delivered over solescence and repair-cost issues and avionics with the aircraft’s legacy 2,900 Flight2 solutions for military fixed while increasing reliability and analogue sensors, radios, autopilots wing and rotary wing aircraft. Of the 900 improving Mission Capability and other systems. This integration fixed wing Flight2 solutions, Collins has Rates (MCR) brings a host of new capabilities to delivered or is on contract for 190 C- * NVG compatible displays ena- popular aircraft types, including the 130s upgrades in 15 different countries. bles tactical operationsp in NVIS C-130, P-3, KC-135, KC-10, C-2A, E-3 and More C-130 upgrades have been fitted environmentenvironment others. Flight2 is based on Rockwell with avionics from Collins than from any Collins’ Pro Line 21 integrated avionics other single provider in the world.

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"JSCVT /BWBM(SPVQBOE3PIEF Schwarz Win French Navy Contract

The French defence procurement frigates of the FDI (‘frégates de défense agency DGA (Direction générale de et d’intervention’) programme and the l’armement) recently awarded the future replenishment tankers of the A total of RIFAN 2.1 contract to an industrial BRF (‘bâtiment ravitailleur de forces’) consortium headed by Airbus and programme to be integrated into the 63 ships are also comprising the Naval Group RIFAN 2 network. The network adap- and Rohde & Schwarz. This contract tations will involve both its central equipped with was signed for a maximum duration architecture and an update of the cy- the RIFAN 2 of eight years and up to a maximum bersecurity incident monitoring and amount of €150 million. detection system. network The contract covers work to maintain A total of 63 ships are equipped with and adapt the existing IP network the RIFAN 2 network, ranging from for the French naval forces, RIFAN 2 aircraft carriers and frigates to sup- equipped to meet their respective con- (Réseau IP de la Force Aéronavale port ships, patrol craft based overseas nectivity requirements. The system is étape 2), to the needs of the Navy in and submarines. The purpose of the capable of combining several commu- the coming years, to integrate new programme is to equip French naval nication streams in order to optimise ships and remedy hardware and soft- forces with a truly secure broadband the use of the transmission capac- ware obsolescence. network. It is designed for exchanges ity available at sea, which is, by nature, It will also enable the future front-line of data of various classification levels, limited. It utilises satellite connections, ranging from ‘Unclassified’ to ‘Secret’, such as Comcept or Syracuse, and also between ships at sea and on-shore radio communication systems allow- command centres. ing all-IP (Internet Protocol) exchanges The network transmits data from ap- between ships, with a range of several plications specific to the coordination dozen nautical miles. of carrier group operations and those RIFAN 2 also provides overall network dedicated to the daily and logistical management and cybersecurity inci- management of life on board, such as dent monitoring capability. This moni- those between information systems of toring can take place both from an on- theatre chiefs of staff on board a vessel shore management and control centre for the duration of an operation. and also locally on board the ships, Whether it’s a ship sailing alone or a thus providing the crews with a degree carrier group, the various vessels are of independence. 58 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Issue File

IDEX Celebrating a Quarter Century 2019: of Success The 14th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2019) and the fifth edition of the Na- val Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX 2019) held in February 2019 are doubly important, because they are not only among the best international shows on defence and security, but they highlight the competitiveness of the national defence industries that can match their global counterparts. At the same time, the dual events emphasise UAE’s leadership in the industry and in the organisation of exhibitions at the regional and international levels.

Since its inception in 1993, IDEX has international companies exhibiting the East and North Africa, and one of the recorded continuous success, in terms latest military technology in modern most prominent shows worldwide. of the steady increase of the space allo- land and sea weapons. It has become The 14th edition of IDEX has provided cated to the event, the number of par- the most important and largest exhibi- enormous opportunities for manufactur- ticipating countries, and the number of tion of military industries in the Middle ers and major defence and technology 59

companies to showcase their latest prod- 1,310, up from 1,235 in the previous ucts. It is keeping pace with the growing edition. International companies repre- global trend in the use of artificial intel- sented 85 per cent of the total number The 14th edition ligence technology to develop defence of companies, while the number of local and military industries worldwide. exhibitors reached 170, representing 15 of IDEX and the Underscoring the success of IDEX, the per cent of the total number of exhibi- number of participating companies has tors. Moreover, the number of partici- 5th edition of increased by 400 per cent since 1993, pating countries increased by nine per while the number of participating coun- cent to 62 countries compared to 57 in NAVDEX 2019 tries grew by 250 per cent in the same 2017, and the number of participating have created period. The number of visitors has also national pavilions increased by 18 per gone up by a whopping 500 per cent. cent to 33 compared to 28 in the last edi- many records The demonstration area has increased tion. The highlight of IDEX 2019 was the by 900 per cent from the first edition. participation of a large number of inter- The 14th edition of IDEX and the 5th edi- national companies, including Lockheed tion of NAVDEX 2019 have created many Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, Rostec, and defence industry specialists. records. The total area of the exhibition Thales, as well as local partners, such as The area allocated to demonstrations has gone up by 26 per cent to 168,000 Emirates Defence Industries Company at NAVDEX 2019 rose by 52 per cent square metres, compared to 133,000 (EDIC), Tawazun Holding, Abu Dhabi to 45,000 square metres, compared to square metres in 2017. The number of Ship Building, in addition to a wide 30,000 square metres in 2017. The num- exhibitors increased by six per cent to range of decision makers, experts and ber of exhibiting companies increased 60 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Issue File

to 113 compared to 99 in val vessels participating in NAVDEX has the previous edition, rep- increased by 66 per cent to 20 from 15 resenting an increase countries. This shows that NAVDEX, in IDEX clearly of 14 per cent. The a short period of time, has been able to number of na- consolidate its position as a leader in the underscores global maritime defence exhibitions. A Key Window on Security and the UAE’s Defence Issues The IDEX 2019 International Defence leadership in Conference held during February 14-16, the defence was attended by 1,200 experts and specialists from all over the world. It is an industry important international platform to shed light on modern scientific theories and strategic defence and security trends. IDEX and the hibition industry has a prominent role. Abu Dhabi International Offset Con- IDEX 2019 Embodies UAE’s Policy of Ex- ference (ADIOC), which is organised by cellence and Innovation the Tawazun Economic Council, were The success of IDEX for a quarter of a combined for the first time to create a century has been the result of a combi- comprehensive global conference nation of factors: that coverd all issues related t 6OMJNJUFE TVQQPSU CZ 6"&T MFBE- to technology, science and ership. The exhibition was organised modern technologies of under the patronage of His Highness the Fourth Industrial Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Revolution. President of the UAE and Supreme IDEX 2019 Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. Asserts His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin UAEs Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Domi- Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of nance in Dubai, sees the exhibition as "a platform Defence Shows for the development of our armies and The large interna- a global forum for cooperation and ex- tional participation in change of expertise." The exhibition is the dual events clearly un- also closely monitored by His Highness derscores the UAE's leadership Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in the industry and organisation of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Dep- specialised international exhibitions. uty Supreme Commander of the UAE The 14th edition of IDEX was the larg- Armed Forces. est in the history of the exhibition, both t5IF BEWBODFE JOGSBTUSVDUVSF which in terms of the number of participating has qualified Abu Dhabi to be the lead countries and companies, and the num- city for specialised exhibitions and con- ber of military delegations led by heads ferences in the region. The emirate has of state, defence ministers, chiefs of staff, an advanced transport network and naval commanders, senior command- uses Intelligent Transportation Systems ers and decision makers. This clearly in- technology. It is an important regional dicates that the UAE is moving forward and international logistic and service in its development plans, where the ex- centre, and most importantly, it enjoys 61

comprehensive security and stability, which are key elements in the success of the events it hosts throughout the year. t $MPTF DPPQFSBUJPO between the organising committee of the exhibition, the General Command of the UAE Armed Forces, all partners in the public and private sectors, and national institutions. The Armed Forces provided all support to Abu Dhabi National Exhibi- tions Company (ADNEC) to provide the conditions that ensure the success of the exhibition. t"DDVSBUFPSHBOJTBUJPO accumulated professional experience, and qualified human cadres that are necessary for the success of such international exhibitions in achieving their objectives. IDEX 2019 Marks a Qualitative Leap for UAE Military Industries IDEX 2019 saw the emergence of UAE as a leader in several defence segments, mainly: t5IF BSNPVSFE WFIJDMFT TFDUPS Dur- ing IDEX, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Com- mander of the UAE Armed Forces, in- augurated the 447A Armoured Vehicle "Ajban", produced by the UAE company, NIMR Automotive. He lauded the nation for indigenously developing the vehicle 62 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Issue File

designed for all events and equipped of performing multiple tasks under dif- flight tests in Al Ain, which is the first with state-of-the-art technologies. Dur- ficult conditions through its land and light fighter to be manufactured in the ing the event, the UAE's leading defence amphibious capabilities. UAE. It is designed to meet the require- company, Calidas, launched the 8x8 t"JSDSBGUTFDUPSDuring IDEX 2019, the ments of asymmetric and irregular war- vehicle, Monster, an armoured combat UAE company Calidas demonstrated fare, including near-air support, coun- infantry and personnel carrier, capable Badr 250 aircraft, currently undergoing ter-terrorism, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The aircraft can also be used for basic and advanced training. For the first time, Black Hawk helicopter was displayed on the fixed helicopter platform. Dur- ing the official launch ceremony, the helicopter participated in aerial shows. The UAE-based assault helicopter, launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Com- mander of the UAE Armed Forces in January 2019, is a development model that the national defence industries continue to pursue. t -BUFTU JO TIJQCVJMEJOH At NAVDEX 2019, the UAE Al Marakeb Boats Com- 63

pany unveiled its latest technology in for the UAE and provide products and electric vehicle that meets the immedi- unmanned boats. The UAE company, a services comparable in quality and ate needs of participants in a short time leader in the production of high perfor- sophistication to the highest levels of and can be converted into a conference mance boats and auto-pilot systems, is readiness of the UAE Armed Forces. Safe room thanks to its unique equipment. collaborating with a number of industry City, a UAE-based company, has intro- This vehicle is fully designed by Emi- players in line with Abu Dhabi Economic duced a sophisticated, self-contained ratis and built using innovative artificial Vision 2030 aimed at strengthening the economy and the defence sector. Dur- ing the exhibition, the company held a number of live shows, including its 13m long boat AHM13USV, the result of a long-term collaboration with the UAE- based Al Harib Marine. t 1MBUGPSNT CBTFE PO BSUJöDJBM JOUFM- ligence: Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC), which includes 12 defence and security companies, displayed many of its high quality products at IDEX. EDIC has under its wings several military industries that operate in land, air and marine defence. EDIC’s vision is to be the leading integrated defence manufacturing and services platform 64 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Issue File

IDEX 2019 is an embodiment of the soft power of the UAE

intelligence techniques in line with the by Emirati engineers to reflect the high a platform for strengthening UAE’s for- vision and strategy of the UAE 2071 and quality of the UAE product in the lo- eign partnerships in defence and mili- cities of the future. IDEX 2019 witnessed cal, regional and global markets. tary manufacturing. It specially a number of military robots manufac- It displayed three models of constitutes a qualitative leap tured by Emiratis and operated through multi-function air bombs: for UAE-Saudi coopera- remote control platforms based on arti- Mk-81, mk82, and ficial intelligence techniques. National mk84, which con- companies introduced the latest inno- form to interna- vative military technology in the field of tional stand- remote controlled robots. ards. t *OEJHFOPVTMZ NBEF BEWBODFE EF- IDEX fence systems: National companies in- is troduced military and defence products under the label “Made in the UAE”, including drones, ammunition, coded phones and systems to protect the cities. Etimad Holding launched eight smart products and integrated solutions for civil purposes to protect and secure transport, and counter crimes. Barij Munitions offers a wide range of small arm ammunitions, infantry ammunitions, artillery ammunitions and aircraft ammunitions; it introduced many products made 65

tion in defence industries. It provides a promising future for national defence industries. As facilitator of direct contacts with the world's largest defence and military companies, IDEX is an important platform for developing the defence industry base in the UAE. National defence industries are a major contribu- tor to the overall development process. IDEX 2019 is an embodiment of the soft power of the UAE and its effective military diplomacy. The broad international participation in IDEX clearly highlights the growing international confidence in the UAE, its policies and orientations for peace, development and security. It reflects appreciation of the UAE’s role in strengthening the foundations of stability in different regions of the world and its active participation in any regional or international effort to this effect. IDEX is a window for international dialogue on security and peace in the Middle East. It opens channels of communication and exchange of technical and civil expertise among all participants, including administrators, institutions and minis- tries from the world over. 66 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Research

To Down A Drone Down To

Drone numbers are growing fast in incidents have shown commercially- adhere to achieve the full integration of their multitude of different types and available drones flying inside the secu- manned and unmanned aircraft in con- uses, from large MALE and HALE sys- rity perimeters of the critical infrastruc- trolled airspace. tems (Medium Altitude Long Endurance/ ture of the White House, government Let us now look at a few of the major High Altitude Long Endurance) to tacti- embassies, nuclear power plants and players in the counter-drone sector. cal UAVs, mini-drones and micro-UAVs. Gatwick airport, where no action was Raytheon’s Counter-Drone Offerings Whether aiding search-and-rescue or taken to counter the incursions. Without a perfect solution for counter- capturing a perfect aerial view, drones In response, many countries are now es- ing drones, proven technologies still re- are simple to make, cheap to buy and tablishing temporary flight restrictions main to address the threat. From weap- available throughout the world. specific to unmanned aircraft systems ons to blast drones out of the sky to RF However, as components get smaller, (UAS). Operators who violate the UAS technology that can take control of a drones can present a serious risk to mili- flight restrictions may be subject to en- drone and put it on the ground safely, tary forces, with adversaries easily weap- forcement action, including potential here are some examples. onising store-bought drones and striking civil penalties and criminal charges to Laser Strike: It’s not viable to eliminate technical advances anticipated. Recent which commercial operators should a small drone with a large, expensive 67

missile, but a mobile system with near- infinite firing capacity is well-placed to take out a drone or swarm of drones. Raytheon offers a high-energy modular laser system operating with radar detection of overhead objects, then sending a contacts of interest list to an advanced variant of Raytheon’s fielded Multi- Spectral Targeting System. This suite of optical sensors determines whether the unmanned aircraft system is a friend or threat and in the latter case, the system's beam director tells the laser where to zap the target. The laser is fired with an X-Box control- ler, with the cost-per-shot still the cost of electricity. The system can fit a vehi- Raytheon directed energy system emits an adjustable energy beam that, when aimed cle or other platform, while the power at airborne targets such as drones, renders them unable to fly and thermal systems are based on Ray- theon’s Patriot air and missile defence an advanced seeker and warhead to KRFS has now been improved to detect system technology. identify and eliminate UAV threats, the more threats. Last year, Raytheon demonstrated its U.S. Army has selected the Coyote drone The Right Missile: Shoulder-launched scalable system at the U.S. Army’s Ma- for a near-term counter-UAS solution. or fired from a helicopter or ground- neuver Fires Integrated Experiment, This UAS can handle reasonably large launcher, Raytheon's Stinger missile is with the laser weapon system mounted accelerations during launch which is equipped with a proximity fuze, ena- on a small, all-terrain Polaris MRZR ve- critical for all tube-launch applications bling it to explode nearby to a drone. hicle to down 12 airborne Class I and in providing improved surveillance im- The Stinger proximity fuze is thus quali- Class II UASs. The system has also en- agery, enhanced targeting capability, fied to move the missile immediately gaged targets from an Apache AH-64 near real-time damage assessment and to fielding, operating alongside the helicopter. reduced threat to manned aircraft. AMRAAM air-to-air missile which is also Microwaves Vs. Drones: A laser can The Coyote drone has an extra set of fired from a ground launcher. pick off a drone from afar, but a high- battlefield eyes in Raytheon's small, Hypnotising Drones: In January 2018, powered microwave is needed if there precision radar, KRFS, or Ku-band Radio Raytheon signed a teaming agreement are hundreds of drones closing in to at- Frequency System. As a multi-mission with Department 13 International in tack. Mounted on a shipping container- radar, tracking small or large drones and Maryland to develop counter-drone like box, PHASER high-powered micro- cueing different effectors in response; technologies for defence customers. waves then emit radio frequencies from a dish in a conical beam. When aimed at airborne targets like The Coyote UAS is a low-cost, drones, the directed energy system expendable system with a emits an adjustable energy beam ren- broad spectrum of capabilities dering them unable to fly. Acting like a searchlight from a lighthouse, the beam can simultaneously track and move to the next target to address multiple swarms. Raytheon plans to reduce the size of future versions significantly. The Kamikaze Drone: Equipped with 68 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Research

System (MTS) combines optical and in- correlation. frared sensors and direct its laser beam For security services, Thales uses value Thales uses against airborne targets. It has been analysis for simple cost-effective solu- modified to track the Class-1 drones tions, selecting equipment tailored to value analysis (under 20 pounds) and Class 2 drones different threat scenarios, legal contexts (between 20 and 55 pounds) used by and regulations on radiating sensors for simple terrorists and insurgents. and effectors. Tailored solutions can be Thales Counter-UAV Solutions delivered in just a few months. cost-effective For military users, Thales’ counter-UAV The future is advanced security solu- solutions defence solutions have evolved capabil- tions to counter fast-evolving threats ities in line with airspace surveillance, air for high-tech unmanned air systems. traffic control and air defence systems Hence, Thales TopShield anti-jamming to protect military bases and theatres of enables reliable GPS/GNSS (Global Navi- Controlled by a tablet, MESMER manip- operations. gation Satellite Systems) navigation in ulates radio signals to stop, redirect or In the civil arena, Thales’ solutions inte- challenging environments for aircraft, land drones and steer them away from grate seamlessly with SCADA (Supervi- helicopters, missiles, UAV, fighters, navy crowds. sory Control and Data Acquisition) sys- and vehicles. It can be operated with Employing non-kinetic effects that don’t tems to protect major events or critical all GNSS receivers, including Galileo, as risk civilian lives, MESMER can be used infrastructure against small low-flying a standalone unit onboard any military domestically by law enforcement or UAVs. This type of system comprises of platform. government agencies and operated au- sensors, non-lethal (soft-kill) effectors Saab’s Giraffe ELSS tomatically, without operator interven- and a central C2 software suite for data Conventional radar systems usu- tion, to initiate a drone mitigation. It can ally have problems with detecting and also white-list friendly drones to avoid tracking small UAVs operating at slow interfering with their operation. speeds and, even if detected, distin- The Cyber Frontier: Raytheon’s R&D guishing them from birds and other ele- investments have been channelled into ments in the surrounding environment. command-and-control systems that Saab offers the Giraffe ELSS (Enhanced employ various counter-drone tech- Low, Slow and Small) function, capable nologies. The Multispectral Targeting of coping with the challenges of the UAV

Giraffe ELSS function offers state-of-the-art UAV detection performance 69

Boeing now has a U.S. Army contract to develop the mobile, solid- state HEL TD laser Instead of simply jamming radio signals, MESMER manipulates drone radio protocols to stop, redirect, land or take control of them to steer them away weapon system

system that has tracked and destroyed mortar rounds and unmanned aerial vehicles – to paired or stand-alone Com- pact Laser Weapon Systems on vehicles or ships. Directed Energy systems are powered by a vehicle's or vessel's diesel fuel supply or onboard power to deny and defeat threats with precision. With a low cost per shot and an infinite maga- zine, Directed Energy systems are effective over land, air and sea. Boeing now has a U.S. Army contract to develop the mobile, solid-state HEL TD Boeing’s Compact Laser Weapons System harnesses directed energy on its targets laser weapon system to counter rockets, threat. It detects and tracks even small/ surface surveillance radar systems artillery shells, mortars and unmanned mini-UAVs with the false alarm rate re- through land and sea versions. With the aerial vehicles. Under the High Energy duced to an absolute minimum. ELSS upgrade, the Giraffe Graphical User Laser Technology Demonstrator Phase II The Giraffe ELSS function offers state- Interface (GUI) has dedicated LSS func- contract, Boeing will build, test and eval- of-the-art UAV detection performance tions to optimise sensor performance uate a rugged beam control system on a used for a wide range of applications: for requirements while detecting and Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck. monitoring airport flight zones, local classifying LSS targets amongst ordi- Hensoldt’s Xpeller Counter-Drone protection of own forces while on the nary air targets. The high-stability, clean, System move, protection of sea operations, radar-based Giraffe ELSS function cap- Security and military forces have in- camp protection and UAV surveillance tures every possible parameter from the creasingly to counter the rapidly-emerg- of larger areas. It works in parallel with UAV radar returns, including track data, ing threat of small, cheap and commer- the main air surveillance mode and the kinematic and behaviour data, radar cially available UAVs used for trafficking, Rocket, Artillery and Mortar shells (RAM) cross-section data, Doppler and Micro industrial espionage, sabotage or even function to fully support simultaneous Doppler data. terrorist acts. air surveillance, RAM detection and ELSS Boeing HEL TD Xpeller: Fused sensors and coun- surveillance. Boeing's Directed Energy expertise ex- termeasures against small drones to ELSS is available in the Giraffe 1X, Giraffe tends from the High Energy Laser Mo- protect sensitive areas against illicit in- AMB or Giraffe 4A land- and sea-based bile Demonstrator (HEL TD) – a laser trusions of small drones, Xpeller uses 70 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Research

radars, optical, RF and other sensors to Xpeller protects people and sites any- assess its threat potential at ranges from time, anywhere. It uses a combination a few hundred meters up to several of radar and electro-optical as well as Drone Guardian kilometers. Once the threat has been RF detectors and Jammers, all fused in provides a highly identified, a jammer interrupts the link a common C2 for an optimum of pro- between drone and pilot and/or its nav- tection against unmanned threats. In assured means igation. The modular system concept order to rapidly deploy a Counter UAV relies on the selection of individual de- System, Xpeller Rapid can either be in- to disrupt and vices from the Xpeller tool kit depend- tegrated into a vehicle (mast solution) ing on customer requirements and local or comes in transport boxes and can defeat hostile conditions. be easily set-up on tripods. Based on Xpeller Gear: The mobile version of the Xpeller toolkit, the components drones Xpeller uses a combination of RF de- follow the detect–identify–act work- tectors and wearable jammers in one flow. They are thus capable of not only armoured gear for optimum protection detecting but also successfully defeat- system sensors including radar, camera against unmanned threats. The RF de- ing hostile drones at ranges up to sev- and RF detection, while existing sensors tector picks up a drone-related signal to eral kilometres. and effectors can be readily integrated alert the RF Jammer to interrupt the link L3T’s Drone Guardian to suit a specific threat profile. between drone and pilot and/or its nav- Drone Guardian provides a flexible and Drone Guardian provides a flexible and igation. Xpeller Gear thus detects and scalable system to counter an ever- scalable C-UAS to meet the ever-grow- protects against threats from hostile growing threat from the illegal and hos- ing threat from the illegal and hostile drones at ranges from a few hundred tile use of both commercial and military use of both commercial and military metres up to several kilometres. drones. The L3 Drone Guardian is hard- drones. Based on core L3 technology XpellerRapid: The movable version of ware-agnostic and scalable with base and developed over 25 years to provide air and missile defense applications for the integration and fusion of multiple sensors, Drone Guardian provides a cost-effective system that can be configured and optimised for the most demanding operational environments. Thanks to integration with L3’s combat- proven jamming capabilities and other effectors, the Drone Guardian provides a highly assured means to disrupt and defeat hostile drones in the most time- critical and challenging scenarios. C-UAS systems are often configured around a central platform, with all sensors and effectors based at a central location and with inherent susceptibil- ity to target obscuration and hostile action. L3’s Drone Guardian system can be configured to overcome these limita- tions through the careful placement of distributed radar, radio frequency and electro-optical sensors, and by integration of customers’ existing sensor assets. Xpeller uses radars, optical, RF and other sensors to assess threat The data obtained from these sensors is 71

fused to create alerts and engagement- quality tracks that can be shared and exploited by decision-makers and subsystems alike. The Drone Guardian’s capability can then be delivered through a range of business models, including for multi-use government and commercial applications under L3’s “Drone Detec- tion as a Service” construct. For example, the command and control software at the heart of the Drone Guardian system is provided by the Communication Systems business segment and can accept data from a wide variety of L3 sensors and subsystems, The fiber lasers that comprise the 30-kilowatt ALADIN laser such as the high-resolution cameras from the Sensor Systems business segment the technology that will detect cept commercially available drones. Its ment. Similarly, the BROADSHIELD and defeat swarms. Their system relies multi-spectral sensor system detects High-Power Compact System (HCS) on many modular fiber lasers, while it and characterises incoming drones active jammer system from the Sensor is easily scalable to meet different levels within seconds, before using cyber Systems segment has been successfully of power. electromagnetic activity to disable it or integrated into the Drone Guardian ar- With this parallel approach, there is no allowing the operator to take control of chitecture to provide world-class defeat single point of failure that will compro- the drone and move it to a safe area. options. In turn, the Drone Guardian is mise the laser’s power and functional- Through internal research and develop- easily integrated into other force protec- ity so long as power exists. The laser ment, Lockheed Martin engineers have tion and air defence capabilities, includ- weapon system can fire over and over, developed the Area Defence Anti-Mu- ing airborne ISR and intelligence assets. essentially creating an unlimited maga- nitions (or ADAM prototype) which has Lockheed “Detects. Identifies. Defeats.” zine of ‘bullets’. successfully defeated small boats and To eliminate drone threats, Lockheed Contrary to popular belief, the laser is in- rockets. In addition, the Advanced Test Martin relies on three steps: Detect, visible to the naked eye. However, once High Energy Asset (or ATHENA system) Identify, Defeat. it starts up, it is sent steadily through a has stopped drones and a truck in their Detect: First, a radar like the Q-53 sys- beam control system to ensure that it tracks. tem will detect the threat and commu- can aim, target and destroy the threat Today, U.S. forces are making initial ef- nicate that data through a battle man- accurately and at the speed of light. forts to integrate laser weapon systems agement system, which then triggers a This high-power laser approach op- into their platforms and weapon arse- ‘kill chain’ to begin its execution. erates with an efficiency that gener- nals. This year, Lockheed Martin will sup- Identify: Then, as part of the kill chain, ates less heat and can be contained in ply the U.S. Army with a 60-kilowatt la- operators can monitor the progress of smaller packages than previous laser ser to mount on a large modified truck. the targets and identify whether they technology, which means it can serve The ground-based laser weapon system are friendly or unfriendly. onboard multiple platforms. In addi- will be used to destroy rockets, artillery, Defeat: Finally, to overcome the threats tion to laser weapon systems, a team cruise missiles, drones and other trucks designated as ‘unfriendly’, troops will of engineers has developed a cyber or ground vehicles. activate the laser weapon system solution to defeat small drone threats, Reference Text/Photo: or choose to use a cyber system like led by Mike Panczenko, Director of En- www.thalesgroup.com ICARUS to take down the threat. gineering for Lockheed Martin’s Cyber www.lockheedmartin.com Lockheed Martin engineers are now Solutions business. www.l3t.com, www.boeing.com collaborating with customers and aca- Built from internal investments, the www.hensoldt.net demia to research, develop and imple- ICARUS system can identify and inter- www.ssabgroup.com 72 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Technology

Innovation and Combat Performance: The New VARTA APC

cience Technology Company based in Saudi Arabia S and its partner company from the Ukraine have recently unveiled the launch of an advanced family of armoured vehicles. The launch took place during the Inter- national Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX). 73

Science Technology has partnered up facilitating the modernisation with the Ukrainian Armour company to and armouring of military realise plans to jointly promote the new vehicles. The company family of modern combat armoured also offers localisa- vehicles in the MENA region. The new tion of manufactur- VARTA armoured vehicle was displayed ing capabilities in during the exhibition alongside mod- their customers’ els of the newest Novator rapid inter- countries, while vention vehicle and mobile mortar helping both system. The new family of armoured foreign com- vehicle is ideal for transporting soldiers panies and in combat situations, while it can also Ukrainian pro- be equipped as a Command-Post Vehi- ducers in the cle or for the evacuation of troops. name of mar- Science Technology’s partner, the de- ket expansion. sign and manufacturing company Design and Key Features tion of charges of up to 6kg of TNT. Ukrainian Armour, has vast experience The VARTA Armoured Personnel Carrier The VARTA APC includes a fighting in the defence industry, primarily in is based on a 4×4 dual-axle truck with module equipped with either the 7.62 meeting the demands not only of the a specialised chassis. By integrating mm or the 12.7 mm machine gun. The Ukrainian Armed Forces but of armies a 4×4 wheel drive configuration with vehicle has 10-gun ports around the around the world. Ukrainian Armour its all-terrain chassis, the design of the vehicle, while it is also possible to ac- manufactures Armoured Personnel vehicle is divided into three main parts commodate a UBGL (Under-Barrel Gre- Carrier (APC) VARTA for transporting with the engine at the front, crew and nade Launcher). In addition, the vehicle soldiers in combat situations and leads troop compartment in the middle and is protected with an armour that offers the provision of services under the the cargo area at the rear. protection against the firing of small same management structure on engi- The vehicle compartment is constructed arms and shell splinters. neering, production, consulting, legal from specialised 560 steel grade which High-Cross Chassis support and sales of defence products, serves to protect the crew from ar- The VARTA is built on a 4x4 two-axle both for domestic and foreign markets. moured piercing incendiary ammo of truck base with a specialised chassis Ukrainian Armour also specialises in up to 7.62mm. VARTA uses a V-shape hull that integrates a “high-cross” carry- manufacturing APC, medical ambu- structure to accommodate anti-mine ing up to 8.15 tons. This chassis has a lances, field kitchens, military units seats, giving crew members the protec- сentral tire inflation system which is and artillery weap- tion to withstand the detona- proven and reliable, even in the most ons, as well as challenging and difficult conditions. Turbocharged Diesel Engine The VARTA boasts a 6-cylinder, V-type turbocharged diesel engine dispelling either 270hp or 300hp (depending on the engine chosen). This engine can run on many types of fuel, including lower quality fuel in combat situations. This APC has a maximum road speed of 120 km/hour and a maximum torque of 1128 N*m. 8-Gear Transmission The vehicle employs an 8-Gear Manual Transmission to accommodate all terrain situations. This technology ensures that 74 ISSUE 566 MARCH 2019 Technology

the APC is completely versatile in battle. ner station and a gunner protection kit the seats and headrest are foldable Energy-Intensive Suspension positioned on the roof that can support with waterproof external coating. The VARTA utilises an energy-intensive various machine gun systems, includ- Off-Road Wheels dual shock absorber system. This sys- ing 7.62 mm (PK) or 12.7 mm (NSV). The The wheels consist of special off-road tem integrates additional leaf springs VARTA can also be equipped with an tires: 14R20 or 16R20. They are tubeless, on the wheels to provide smooth rid- enclosed cupola which supports dual featuring high floatation and security. ing conditions even at high speeds on machine gun systems (14.5mm and Armoured Rim Protection off-road situations. The vehicle is hence 7.62 mm). Turrets are available in man- The VARTA APC draws the full benefit built for rugged, long-term usage. ual and powered variants. Gun ports of being equipped with a central tire Armoured Capsule Care are equipped with powder gases ven- inflation system. This inflation system This APC is built with Swedish Armour tilation system, while there is the pos- provides the air pressure required in from 560 Steel, entailing that the VARTA sibility of installing a smoke grenade the tires of the vehicle, depending on can withstand a direct hit from armour- launching system on the vehicle. the road surface. piercing incendiary 7.62mm ammo. The Anti-Mine Seats The vehicle also enjoys automatic VARTA engages bulletproof glass of the VARTA’s modern anti-mine seats are maintenance of specified air pressure same protection level as the Armour, tested at STANAG 4569 protection lev- in its tires in case of damage. What is while its external installation method en- els. The seats are based on NATO AEP- more, the VARTA features automatic ables quick replacement if damaged. The 55 standards and meet these require- wheel disconnection from the system vehicle also boasts ballistic plates that ments. The seats are equipped with in case of significant damage where air surround the engine for extra protection. advanced energy damper attenuation leakage exceeds the rated compressor Next-Gen Weaponry system and 5-point seatbelt system. performance. The VARTA comes equipped with a gun- They can also be wall mounted. Both The VARTA has a rubber run-flat tire 75

the windows and mirrors are heated, to operate and allows power locking of SPECIFICATION while the ergonomic instrument panel heavy-duty doors for weights up to 300 Protection: According to STANAG 4569 has waterproof anti-shock sensors and kg. Moreover, the doors are compliant level 2 protection against firearms 7.62 switches. to FMVSS 206 strength requirements. caliber and mine blast 6 kg TNT Innovative Winch Control Exceptional Vehicle Lighting Wheel Arrangement: 4х4 (all terrain The VARTA APC has an electric shock The VARTA includes an impressive chassis) protection and waterproof winch with a range of vehicle lighting: front head- Load Capacity: 3 t towing capacity of 10 tonnes and a syn- lights, tail-lights, brake lights, marker Overall Length/Width/Height: 7280 / thetic rope or steel cable of 30 metres. lights, direction indicators, fog lights, 2650 / 3000 mm Moreover, in order to increase traction, a convoy lights, spotlights and blackout Engine: V6 turbo diesel, 270 or 300 HP, set of pulley blocks can be installed. lights. All lights are made from poly- 1128 N*m High-Speed Fire Extinguishing System carbonate materials that have been Maximum Speed: 120 km/h on road The VARTA has high speed fire sup- shown to be 200 times stronger than Fuel Tank Capacity: 350 l pression system for crew compartment glass. They are all dust, water and chalk- Crew Members: 2+8 and engine compartment. The system resistant, while the interior lighting has Ground Clearance: 400 mm provides protection against “Molotov several distinct settings: full, partial Transmission: 8 Gear Manual Trans- cocktails” while it is also capable of camouflage and specific night lighting. mission. minimising the risk of RPG attacks. The All military lighting kits meet NATO system boasts the integration of UV IR standards. Meanwhile, the blackout detectors capable of indicating com- lights are equipped with special lenses that allows continued operation, even bustion in 3 milliseconds and suppress- that are designed to cast a diffused after a loss of some or all inflation pres- ing it within 250 milliseconds horizontal beam of light for the driver sure for up to 50 km on- or off-road. Filtering and Ventilation System of the vehicle to navigate. The VARTA’s This tire system is made of three parts, Protection of the usable area of the blackout lights are also recognisable which allows quick mounting without objects from the effects of natural at- to other vehicles. These blackout lights the need for special equipment. mospheric pollution, usage of weap- are intended for use by concealed con- Climate Control Advances ons of mass destruction (WMD) and voys at night. The VARTA vehicle has independent contaminations by selected toxic in- The armed forces of the Ukraine first air conditioning and a heating system dustrial substances. received the VARTA APCs in December individually designed to ensure a com- Doors and Special Military Handles 2018. fortable climate in the cabin at a tem- The VARTA’s door mechanism is pro- Reference Text/Photo: perature range of -40 to +50 °C. Each of vided by the TriMark company. It is easy www.ukrarmor.com