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Learn more viasat.com/whats-next2 Contents 24 Editor: Julian Nettlefold Advertising: Battlespace Publications Published by: BATTLESPACE Publications Old Charlock Abthorpe Road 8 Silverstone Towcester NN12 8TW United Kingdom Contacts: Julian Nettlefold Tel/Fax: +44 (0)20 7610 5520 Mobile: +44 (0)77689 54766 Email: j.nettlefold@ battle-technology.com All rights reserved in all countries. No part of this publication may be 30 reproduced, stored in retrieval 32 systems or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without In this months issue… prior written permission of the Publisher. Infringements of any of News in Brief the above rights will be liable to prosecution under UK, European or 05 Arnold Defense launches their new MLHS high-capacity US civil or criminal law. rocket launcher Subscriptions: www.battle-technology.com 0 Northrop Grumman Armament Systems wins key award for 6 Battlespace C4ISTAR Technologies XM913 35/50mm Bushmaster canon (ISSN: 1478-3347) is published four times a year: February, May, September and November, Features by Battlespace Publications 18 SSAFA Raceday at Chepstow builds on 2018 success By Julian Nettlefold 21 Exciting Auction and Raffle prizes at SSAFA 2019 Raceday! 24 Andrew Jankel Elected as BATTLESPACE Businessman Of The Year 2019 By Julian Nettlefold 28 LE TacCis moves up a gear By Julian Nettlefold 30 The Perennial Problem of MTBF, Power-To-Weight Ratios and Mobility vs. Protection return to Haunt APC Manufacturers By Julian Nettlefold Technology Feature 32 Collins Aerospace NavHub, a robust navigation solution for military platforms of today and tomorrow By Phil Froom Collins Aerospace BATTLESPACE C4ISTAR TECHNOLOGIES 3 Letter from the editor Dear Reader, Welcome to the final issue of BATTLESPACE C4ISTAR which coincides with our annual SSAFA Raceday, now in its fifth year. During this time, we have raised over £60,0000 for SSAFA and highlighted the plight of the carers of so many ex-servicemen and women who don’t receive the recognition they should from the MoD and government. We hope that Johnnie Mercer the new Veterans Minister and the new Office for Veterans Affairs will address this issue and give more support to these people who make veterans and wounded soldiers lives bearable. It is a well documented fact that wounded soldiers recover more quickly and have a better standard of life with a carer from the family. The fact that my mother was found out cold on the floor of her home on January 1st 2012 with only her terrier Toby to keep her alive, puts the problem in perspective. I had expressed my concern for her safety whilst I was away in Scotland but was ignored. My father, the wounded veteran was safe and well in his care home in the Dementia Ward, whilst his carer of 63 years, my mother, now surplus to requirements, lay dying on a cold empty home of 60 years. She was taken to hospital and never went back to her home of 60 years, dying a year after my father in 2013. It is a common fact that carers die very soon after the people they have cared for, in my mother’s case 63 years. Many thanks to all our advertisers in this issue, the proceeds of which go to SSAFA. Your sincerely, Julian Nettlefold Editor, Battlespace Front cover: Courtesy of Jankel 4 News in Brief Arnold Defense launches their new MLHS high-capacity rocket launcher 04 Sep 19. Arnold Defense launches Whilst the MLHS is a new system, use by both special and conventional their new MLHS high-capacity rocket it represents a significant product forces. launcher. Arnold Defense, the St. development of Arnold Defense’s Louis based manufacturer of 2.75- exceptional FLETCHER surface-based, Jim Hager, President and CEO of Arnold inch rocket launchers, unveiled their laser-guided rocket launcher. Prior Defense said “It is always great to be sensational new high-capacity rocket to the development of FLETCHER, exhibiting at DSEi, where we had the launcher, the Multiple Launch Hydra the delivery of precision weapons in privilege to reveal the FLETCHER concept System (MLHS) at DSEi. support of land-forces necessitated in 2017. This year we take the deployment of air or aviation that concept a step further with The MLHS is a new surface-based, assets; assets that are expensive our newest rocket launcher, the 23-round, 2.75-inch/70mm precision- and not guaranteed to be available Multiple Launch Hydra System.” He guided rocket launcher. When when needed. MLHS offers the same added, “Both DSEi and MSPO offer a coupled with the Advanced Precision organic surface-to-surface precision fabulous opportunity to engage with Kill Weapon System (APKWS), the effect with the versatility and utility our European and wider international most accurate precision guided demonstrated by FLETCHER, coupled partners and customer base; where weapon in its class, the MLHS is set with significant additional delivery Arnold Defense will be showcasing our to transform the surface defence capacity. Both systems meet the continued innovation and dedication world by delivering a low-cost, high- demands of modern surface-based, to providing only the best weapons capacity surgical strike capability. asymmetric warfare, optimized for systems to today’s modern warfighters.” BATTLESPACE C4ISTAR TECHNOLOGIES 5 Northrop Grumman Armament Systems wins key award for XM913 35/50mm Bushmaster canon 16 Oct 19. Northrop Grumman Armament value and a guarantee of optimal turrets Supports linked and linkless Systems wins key award for XM913 performance. No matter what your feed systems Proven safety, reliability 35/50mm Bushmaster canon for US Future mission critical objectives are; combat, and low life cycle costs Dual feed Infantry Fighting Vehicle Requirement. peacekeeping, or training; Northrop system Electronic and mechanical offer the necessary services to maintain round counting capability. Northrop Grumman gave the Editor a your weapons systems at a fully mission brief during AUSA, following an order for capable rating and the ability to l The weapon is capable of being 30 XM913 35/50mm Bushmaster canon consistently sustain and optimize your converted to fire 50mm ammunition, for US Future Infantry Fighting Vehicle fleet. The Gun Systems Market Segment creating an even more capable weapon Requirement (FIFV) or Optionally Manned exists to meet the ever changing system with increased firepower and Fighting Vehicle (OMFV). This follows an demands of the warfighter through range. order for four developmental canons innovation in technology, program placed last year. execution, lifecycle cost, and product The choice of the XM913 35/50mm delivery. The guns team is committed to Bushmaster for the US Future Infantry The XM913 is a development of the becoming the undeniable global leader Fighting Vehicle Requirement (FIFV) or Bushmaster XM913 35mm canon using in medium caliber gun systems support, Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle the same feed mechanism and cartridge an agile competitor and respected (OMFV), narrows the number of sizes allowing development of similar worldwide as a pre-eminently responsive potential customers for the Anglo-/ ammunition types form KE, Training, AP partner. French CT40 canon which has been to Airburst. ruled out for this Requirement. The XM913 35/50mm Bushmaster® Ironically Northrop Grumman owns The 50mm requirement came from a US Chain Gun® is a derivative of the the patents for CT40 in the USA, which Army study which showed that the US combat proven M242 25mm Bushmaster was ruled out as a competitor for any Army wanted a greater standoff range automatic cannon. What’s more, it UIS Requirement many years ago due of 3 kms and overmatch defeat of the incorporates all of the battle-proven to the complexity of the weapon and existing Mk 44. Northrop Grumman’s features of the 25mm Bushmaster cannon, its complex ammunition feed system. Medium caliber cannons boast with significant system commonality for The market for 40mm, as we reported unrivalled reliability and effectiveness. low-risk, proven performance features. many years ago, has never materialised When paired with Northrop’s to any volume. After the UK and France exceptional training services, certified l Fires 35mm x 228mm ammunition there are still no more firm orders for accessories, and OEM warranties, and 50mm x 319mm Compact size CT40 with Qatar and Saudi Arabia still Northrop Grumman delivers best-in-class facilitates easy upgrades of existing considering a purchase. 6 News in Brief BATTLESPACE C4ISTAR TECHNOLOGIES 7 SSAFA Raceday at Chepstow builds on 2018 success with MoD Briefing Breakfast By Julian Nettlefold The format of the SSAFA Raceday has donated by American Panel Inc. This tours of Jonjo O’Neill at Jackdaws, Oliver expanded this year with the exciting display will allow the companies to show Sherwood in Lambourn and Paul Webber addition of an MoD briefing from interactive details of their products with in Banbury and a night at his B&B, hotels Brigadier Robin Anderton-Brown Head of accompanying videos. including Freddie Tulloch's Queens Arms Capability Special Projects, Joint Forces pub in East Garston and Castle House in Command during a business breakfast The 2018 event, the fourth SSAFA Raceday Hereford, a tour of the Bentley factory, before racing. raised over £28,000 for SSSAFA, giving a raceday tickets from Sandown and cumulative total of over £65,000 since Chepstow, a visit to the Frankel Stud at the event began in 2014 with the Angela Newmarket, Loganair tickets, a Supacat “From Force Development to Nettlefold memorial race.