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5 Rosoboronexport at 20, Focusing Middle East & North African Region

osoboronexport, focusing the Middle East and Rosoboronexport, which is of products, technologies, which celebrates its African Region to expand the only state intermediary and services of military and R20th anniversary its business and partnership in Russia for the exports and dual use was founded in 4th on 4th November 2020 is opportunities. imports of the entire range November 2000.

6 Rosoboronexport’s press- are aimed at expanding countries of the Middle East presentation of the 155mm service informed ARABIAN industrial partnership. This and North Africa with highly MSTA-S self-propelled DEFENCE that the Middle includes the possibility of effective special equipment howitzer was held for the East and North African region technology transfer and for anti-terrorism”, – said the Middle Eastern partners is historically an important localization of production, company. this year. The latest Russian market for Russian Military maintenance, and repair Rosoboronexport is offering systems for countering products, and several of equipment, as well as its partners in the Middle unmanned aerial vehicles countries in this region are its training of the specialists. In East and North Africa, the of all classes were exhibited ‘long-term, reliable partners’. addition to modern military latest products of the Russian during the Dubai Airshow “Today Rosoboronexport’s products, Rosoboronexport defense industry for the air 2019. proposals are of a is ready to supply the law force, the ground forces, the “In the background of comprehensive nature and enforcement agencies of the navy and the air defense. A the coronavirus pandemic,

7 ROE not only fulfills all its detecting hypersonic targets, Sprut-SDM1 light amphibious coastal missile systems has obligations to the customers, the Boomerang wheeled tank with unique combat been started. Against the but also continues to combat platform, the latest capabilities, the Tornado-S background of the growing regularly introduce to the means and equipment to long-range multiple threat from small-sized global market new models of combat epidemiological launch rocket system, the unmanned aerial vehicles, weapons, military equipment threats have been launched Mi-38T medium-class Rosoboronexport has offered and civilian products, as well to the market. multipurpose helicopter, its partners a line of special as expand the practice of In recent years the Project 12701 Alexandrit-E electronic warfare equipment industrial partnership. Thus, promotion of the T-90MS mine countermeasures ship, designed to combat them”, – such advanced weapons as main battle tank with Project 21980E Grachonok reported Rosoboronexport. the 59N6-TE radar capable of incomparable firepower, the special purpose boat, According to the press-

8 service of the company, customs and migration have already been signed. the XXIV International a promising new field of services, special purpose Foreign partners are showing Exhibition of Means of activity is the promotion on forces, civil defense high interest in the Russian State Security Provision the global market of high- and rescue, other law proposals for the creation Interpolitex-2020 held in tech civilian and dual-use enforcement agencies, which of mobile anti-infectious Moscow, Rosoboronexport products, including security earlier were not the partners medical centers, systems for presented, for the first time, equipment (a new segment of Rosoboronexport. monitoring and responding to mobile inspection systems for Rosoboronexport) in the “In the segments of non- emergencies, as well as in the for transport and cargo, the interests of the Ministries lethal weapons, civilian comprehensive automated DVL-10-M3 Volkodav high- of Internal Affairs, National and service small arms, a system Safe City. precision rifle”, – said the Guard, gendarmerie, border, number of export contracts In October 2020, at Russian defense exporter.

9 Al Tariq gives Thrust on Innovation, Export Market

Since its inception, AL TARIQ has range of precision-guided weapons. marked its own signature in the manufacture of precision-guided Could you elaborate on the product air munitions. Could you just line-up of AL TARIQ in various fields like sum up the major milestones precision-guided munitions, fire-and- in the journey to success over forget and seekers? Who are the major these years? customers of your products? AL TARIQ is the first UAE- We design and produce the ‘Al Tariq’ based manufacturer of range – a modular family of precision- precision-guided systems for guided munitions designed for the Mark conventional air munitions. 81 and Mark 82 aerial bombs. With Established in 2012 as a joint multiple configurations being available, venture with Denel, South each weapon configuration performs Africa’s largest government-owned in diverse missions to ensure that our defence manufacturer, we launched forces are protected on the front line. the ‘Al Tariq’ modular guidance kits to The ‘Al Tariq’ family will be expanded Theunis Botha mark this milestone, and it remains our in the future to include other versions CEO flagship product to date. Working with of aerial bombs. We are currently in the Al Tariq Denel Dynamics, we have built up our process of integrating this on to more production capability over a short period aerial platforms for future applications. by focusing on production expertise Our main customer is the UAE Armed and continual innovation. Since then, Forces, who currently use the full range we have enhanced our engineering of the ‘Al Tariq’ family of weapons. Al Tariq, a member of capabilities and have implemented a We are also in discussions with a few the UAE based EDGE range of operational features through countries for exports. group is one of the world cutting-edge technology and continuous class manufacturer of innovation into the Block II version of Leveraging the latest advanced precision-guided air Al Tariq. We have also enhanced our technologies gives AL TARIQ an edge in munitions and systems. production capacity through cost saving optics, and weapons. Please shed some Theunis Botha, CEO measures and continuous improvement light on your manufacturing capabilities of Al Tariq speaks to in our operations. and production facilities. We operate one of the region’s most Aeromag on the success The rising challenges in airborne advanced engineering labs focused on stories of the company, defence require combat-driven environmental stress screenings across new initiatives, munitions that are smaller, smarter, and all operating and storage environments, manufacturing faster. How does AL TARIQ plan to tap including temperature and vibration. capabilities and future the potential in airborne defence by Our in-house metrology lab also programs. Al Tariq competing with other major players? performs quality inspections on parts we is actively looking at We offer a niche and competitive procure. We have a strong engineering India as its potential product portfolio of precision-guided team with world-class expertise in market and ready to munitions (PGMs) that can greatly electronics, mechanics, software and support the Make in enhance strike capabilities with a class weapon integration, who constantly leading stand-off range. Our fire-and- push the boundaries of technology India initiatives of the forget system helps improve aircrew for the improvement of the system. Indian government, says and aircraft safety, and its seeker The advanced technologies enable Theunis Botha, CEO of technologies mitigate collateral damage our engineering team to create local Al Tariq. by delivering a very high degree of intellectual property across multiple accuracy. Advances in navigation engineering disciplines including digital solutions have added to the precision of electronics, software development and AL TARIQ’s weapons. In the future, our mechanical designs for use in future focus is to implement various new smart applications. technologies within the flexibility of our

10 India has been actively enhancing its defence manufacturing by attracting international players through schemes like Make in India. How does AL TARIQ look at the Asian defence industry, especially the Indian, as a market of growth? The Indian defence sector has huge potential to attract foreign direct investment. The new policies will encourage multinationals to set up manufacturing bases in India or acquire local companies. AL TARIQ recognises the rapidly growing market in India, and we are involved to address the future requirements of the Indian Armed Forces. We have engaged with Indian defence companies to address the future “Make in India” programmes for the Indian Ministry of Defence. This will entail the future production and co-development of planned production for the Block II high technology systems as required by version towards the end of 2020. The Could your share your vision and the Indian Defence Forces. Block II version features a number of objectives for AL TARIQ? new operational upgrades that greatly The company’s vision is to continually The COVID-19 pandemic has affected enhance the system’s capability. enhance our range of precision-guided all industries including defence. How is In terms of coping with the pandemic munitions through innovation, advanced your company coping with the impact challenges, like any other company, we technology, and added value. As and what are the measures taken to have been ensuring that our employees mentioned earlier, we want to focus overcome the challenges? have the means to perform their duties on the modularity and flexibility of our The pandemic has forced us to safely and efficiently, while maintaining systems’ solutions, which enable it to adapt and alter the way we work and business continuity. All operations adapt to new priorities as the nature of operate. We are continuing to enhance and business functions are continuing warfare evolve. Our immediate emphasis our ‘Al Tariq’ range of PGMs and are as normal despite the unprecedented is to produce the latest Block II version of currently in the process of starting our pressures. ‘Al Tariq’ and offer it to our customers.

11 Boeing Secures $800m in Middle East Training & Support Contracts

atar Emiri Air Force Boeing also received a through 2024. F-15 aircraft. The Advanced to receive aircrew separate not-to-exceed $68 A third contract awarded F-15 features next- Qand maintenance million contract to provide in November and valued at generation technologies that training support for F-15QA maintenance and logistics more than $500 million will offer more speed, range aircraft. support for the QEAF during provide the QEAF with in- and payload than any other Comprehensive support their pre-delivery training for country spares and logistics fighter in its class. Boeing will includes pre-delivery training the F-15QA aircraft, which support once the aircraft are deliver 36 F-15QA aircraft to and maintenance, and in- will commence early next delivered to Qatar. Qatar starting in 2021. country services support. year. The QEAF will send “The tailored training and Boeing is the world’s Boeing acknowledged pilots and weapon system sustainment delivered by our largest aerospace company three foreign military sales operators to the U.S., where team, coupled with Boeing’s and leading provider of contracts with the U.S. Air the aircrews will learn how platform expertise, allows us commercial airplanes, Force for training services to independently operate the to deliver a holistic solution defense, space and security and support in the Middle F-15QA ahead of receiving to our Qatari customer so systems, and global services. East valued at more than their new aircraft. Training they can optimize the full As a top U.S. exporter, $800 million. will include in-person capability of their fleet with the company supports The first previously instruction, simulation events high availability rates,” commercial and government unannounced contract was and flying operations and said Tim Buerk, director of customers in more than awarded in 2019 and will will be held near Boeing’s Middle East defense services 150 countries. Building support the Qatar Emiri Air F-15 production facility in for Boeing. “We look on a legacy of aerospace Force (QEAF) with F-15QA the U.S. through mid-2021. forward to our continued leadership, Boeing continues program management, Following this, Boeing will partnership with Qatar and to lead in technology and maintenance and aircrew establish and operate an further supporting their innovation, deliver for its training valued at $240 aircrew and maintenance mission readiness needs.” customers and invest in its million over a five-year training center for the QEAF The F-15QA is an advanced people and future growth. contract period. at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, variant of the undefeated

12 Smartworld Signs Deal with Alef Education for IT Support and Logistics Delivery

services. Our long years of expertise have enabled us to be the preferred partner for multiple governmental organizations. We are proud that Alef Education has chosen us and we look forward to supporting them in the digital progress and bring new efficiencies with our services.”Gregoire Provot, Director of Service Delivery at Alef Education, said: “Smartworld quickly understood our requirements and promptly addressed the key challenges we were facing. Their proposition was extremely well constructed and the associated improvements were clearly articulated, which assured us Gregoire Provot Abdulqader Ali that they were the correct partner for Director of Service Delivery at Alef Education CEO of Smartworld proceeding forward. Since the decision, martworld, a joint venture Passive Infrastructure in schools. our collaboration has increased and our between Etisalat and Dubai Gregoire Provot, Director of Service relationship has strengthened”. SAviation City Corporation, has Delivery at Alef Education, said: Alef Education is a leading K12 signed contracts with the Alef Education “Smartworld quickly understood our education technology company based to support services for more than 140 requirements and promptly addressed in the UAE. Alef Education is making schools across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. the key challenges we were facing. learning more personalized, engaging Its engagement includes the provisioning Their proposition was extremely and accessible for students anytime and of 190-plus staff-members to support well constructed and the associated anywhere. Its vision is to design learning Alef Education’s IT infrastructure onsite improvements were clearly articulated, experiences that change the way the at schools, a centralized service desk which assured us that they were the world is educated with improved learning and system administration for its HQ correct partner for proceeding forward. outcomes. Today, more than 120,000 operations. Smartworld has also been Since the decision, our collaboration students in the United Arab Emirates, entrusted with asset management, has increased and our relationship has United States of America and Canada warehousing and transportation of Alef strengthened”. are using the innovative Alef Platform. Education’s IT assets to support the Abdulqader Ali, CEO of Smartworld, Alef Education is committed to building schools along with ad-hoc services like remarked: “The IT outsourcing has engaging learning experiences for 21st the deployment of Access Points and been one of Smartworld’s long-standing Century learners. CNS visited Campbell Bay he Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral including readiness in the prevalent The Airbase supports operations of Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, security scenario. a multitude of , which TADC, visited INS Baaz, the Naval During his interaction with personnel at enable surveillance over the Southern Bay Air Station located at Campbell Bay, Great INS Baaz, the CNS acknowledged their of Bengal, South Andaman Sea, Malacca Nicobar Island on 13 November. The contribution in keeping the strategically Straits and the Southern Indian Ocean. visit was aimed to express solidarity with important base operational at all times. personnel on Deepawali. Personnel from Indian Army, Indian Air INS Baaz provides Aid to Civil The CNS was received by Lieutenant Force, Coast Guard, DSC and GREF, as Authorities, including Casualty Evacuation, General Manoj Pande, AVSM, VSM, well as Defence civilians were present Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Commander-in-Chief Andaman & Nicobar during this occasion. Relief and Search and Rescue and serves Command (CINCAN). He was briefed The geo-strategically located Air Station, as a supporting base for operational turn- on the operational preparedness and INS Baaz, overlooks critical International around facilities of ships deployed in the infrastructure aspects of the Command, Sea Lanes passing through the IOR. Nicobar Group of Islands.

13 Sanad and GE Aviation Celebrates 100th GEnx Engine Maintenance

Dave Kircher Adam Boukadida Jayesh Shanbhag General Manager, GEnx Engine Program Chief Financial Officer Director, GEnx Customer Programs & Service GE Avation Etihad Aviation Group GE Avation

anad, an industry subsidiary of Mubadala 100 GEnx engines on behalf of global services network to leader in aerospace Investment Company PJSC GE Aviation (GE). obtain MRO certification for Sengineering and leasing (Mubadala), has successfully Sanad was the first MRO the GEnx engine and remains solutions, and a wholly owned completed the maintenance of partner within GE Aviation’s the only certified GEnx MRO

14 partner in the Middle East and “On behalf of the GE Aviation restoration overhaul services on to the world’s leading OEMs, North Africa (MENA) region. team worldwide, I wish to the GEnx-1B engine, as well as including Rolls Royce, GE and In 2021, when the GEnx congratulate Sanad on reaching continued, quick turn overhauls International Aero Engines reaches 10 years of operation, this historic milestone. We on CFM International’s LEAP (IAE). Sanad will expand its existing look forward to our continued engines for GE. CFM is a 50-50 With a global customer base maintenance and repair partnership and meeting joint company between GE and which includes airlines such services to include the full the MRO requirements of a Safran Aircraft Engines. as LATAM and Asiana among overhaul of 315 GEnx engines growing global fleet,” said Boasting the highest-pressure others, Sanad Aerotech is until 2035. Dave Kircher, GE Aviation ratio compressor in commercial the world’s only independent “This achievement evidences General Manager for the GEnx service today, the GEnx engine MRO facility serving the Rolls Sanad’s distinguished engine. has the best fuel efficiency in Royce Trent 700 engine. Its engineering capabilities and “The partnership between its thrust class and up to 15 facilities is also one of the most ability to continue providing the Sanad and GE Aviation is key per cent better fuel burn than sophisticated independent and highest quality MRO service to the growth of the region’s GE’s CF6 turbofan engine – key OEM-approved for the GEnx to global OEM partners,” said aviation industry ecosystem,” attributes enabling the GEnx product line, in addition to IAE Mansoor Janahi, Deputy Group added Aziz Koleilat, GE to power many of the world’s for the V2500 engine platform. CEO of Sanad. “Despite current Aviation Vice President of longest aviation routes. With a customer-driven ethos challenges facing the sector, we Sales & Marketing for Eastern Sanad enjoys strong derived from a brand name, have strengthened our ability Europe, Russia, Turkey and strategic partnerships with which means support in , to meet the MRO requirements the Middle East region. “We the world’s leading aircraft Sanad Aerotech provides of our partners through strict recognise Sanad’s efforts and engine manufacturers, quick turnaround with reliable adherence to the highest look forward to many more such as GE Aviation, Rolls- maintenance of engines at international standards. Our GEnx aircraft engine MRO Royce, and Pratt & Whitney, competitive prices from of its success underpins Abu Dhabi’s service achievements in the enabling it to provide state-of-the-art facilities in Abu increasing profile as a global future.” industry-leading expertise Dhabi. aerospace centre in specialised With the Sanad and GE in the field of maintenance, Having led the way in engineering services.” Aviation partnership dating repair and overhaul of aircraft engineering excellence and With more than 2,000 back to 2013, the pair signed engines through a variety innovation for more than three engines delivered worldwide an AED500 million landmark of maintenance services for decades, Sanad Aerotech’s on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner maintenance services various aircraft engines. customer-first future strategy and the Boeing 747-8, the agreement for next-generation Sanad Aerotech delivers is reliant on embracing 4th GEnx is the fastest-selling, engines for narrow-body and industry-leading aircraft engine Industrial Revolution tools high-thrust jet engine in GE wide-body aircraft last year. MRO expertise and a variety and technologies, investing Aviation history. Due to rising Under the agreement, Sanad of engine maintenance services in training programmes and GEnx demand, Sanad recently will provide performance for multiple engine platforms nurturing its workforce. financed and leased its ninth GEnx engine through a sale- and-leaseback agreement with Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier and one of the largest global operators of Boeing 787 aircraft. Adam Boukadida, Chief Financial Officer, Etihad Aviation Group said: “Sanad has supported Etihad with the maintenance of 30 GEnx engines on average per year, which are used on its fuel- efficient fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Etihad and Sanad’s trusted partnership is testimony to the strength of the local aviation infrastructure, and the airline looks forward to continued collaboration as Sanad reaches for its next major milestone.”

15 TOR and Buk Air Defense Systems Tested Against Cruise Missiles at Less Than 10 M Altitudes

ussian Army’s TOR-M2 short-range Rand Buk-M3 medium- range air defense missile systems have intercepted during the drills the cruise missiles flying at altitudes less than 10 meters, reports officially the Russian Ministry of Defense. The testing resulting in destroying of all the designated targets took place during the large-scale army air defense drills in the South of Russia. “At the first stage of the exercise, the S-300V4 long- range anti-aircraft missile system battalions repelled the strike of aero ballistic missiles, carrying out combat launches at targets descending from an altitude of more than 200 km. At the second stage, combat crews of Buk-M3 medium- range air defense systems and Tor-M2 short-range anti-aircraft missile systems battalions, after performing combat missile launches,

16 repelled the attack of the simulated enemy cruise missiles flying at altitudes less than 10 meters. Buk-M3 hit targets at a distance of up to 40 km, while Tor-M2 divisions, in turn, performed combat launches at air targets at a distance of up to 15 km”, – said the MoD. All the systems used during the massive drills have their export modifications, that are actively promoted at the global market by Rosoboronexport, the state intermediary for military and dual-use exports and imports, that celebrates its 20th anniversary on November 4th this year. The systems were showcased at the ARMY 2020 Expo in Russia in August. The export modification of S-300V4 ADMS called Antey-4000 was unveiled for the first time at ARMY Expo. Buk-M3 is marketed globally as the Viking. In 2018 Russia announced the launching at the global market of TOR-E2 ADMS. As the Rosoboronexport Director General Alexander Mikheev pointed out at that time, it surpassed most of its foreign counterparts in terms of ‘unique combat capabilities and technical characteristics’. The air defense systems form a significant part of the overall Russian military export. As. Mikheev pointed out earlier in Independent Military Review interview, the increase in the Rosboronexport’s portfolio’s share of air defense weapons was due to such landmark contracts as those for the supply of S-400 Triumph long-range anti-aircraft missile system and other systems. Rosoboronexport was established on 4th November 2000 by the Russian President Vladimir Putin. It is the Russian technologies, and services of electronic countermeasure presented by Rosoboronexport state intermediary for the military and dual use. Among systems intended for the use at Dubai Airshow in 2019 exports and imports of the the latest offerings in the air against small-sized UAVs. and later at DefExpo India in entire range of products, defense domain is a line of These systems were officially Lucknow.

17 Elbit Systems Launches E-LynX-Sat - a Portable Tactical SATCOM System

sequence spread spectrum, enabling continuous over the horizon operations on- the-walk and on-the-move. E-LynX-Sat comprises of compact portable terminals and a Hub base station that is installed in satellite ground stations. “Overcoming major challenges in military networking, including size and weight reduction as well as automatic tracking, this SATCOM add-on solution offers a significant improvement of the operational effectiveness to the growing customer base of the E-LynX SDR solution”, added Mr. Sabag.

lbit Systems has communications is a critical launched E-LynX- operational capability for E Sat, a compact Infantry and maneuvering satellite communications forces. Until now this (SATCOM) add-on capability required the system. The new system use of costly and heavy utilizes a lightweight SATCOM equipment less than 1 Kg terminal that did not interface that interfaces with Elbit smoothly with their Systems’ E-LynXTM tactical radio or command Software Defined Radio and control systems, (SDR) solution. E-LynX- limiting their adoption and Sat enables Infantry effectiveness”, commented and maneuvering forces Oren Sabag, a Senior Vice to maintain robust and President at Elbit Systems secured, on-the-walk C4I & Cyber Division. and on-the-move, voice E-LynX-Sat integrates and data communication miniature phased- services, over ranges of array antennas, unique hundreds of kilometers. The satellite communication operational benefits of the modem, beam steering newly launched E-LynX-Sat and error correction system were successfully software as well as data demonstrated during compression protocols. the British Army’s recent Using standard Ka and Warfighting Experiment Ku-band Geostationary 2020. satellites, it features “The access to robust automatic electronic long-range voice and data satellite tracking and direct

18 Liebherr-Aerospace to Develop Thermal Management Capabilities for Satellites

aining a partnership %) and CNES, is developing completely free from space and serial production with European industrial production and leakage as well as extremely levels of requirements. Gspace manufacturer co-design capabilities for reliable and robust to Telecommunication satelites Thales Alenia Space and evaporators and condensers. operate flawlessly during payload cooling: adapting to Centre National d’Etudes These are key components this period at high heat- a fast-moving market Spatiales (CNES), Liebherr of the next-generation exchange performances. The Thales Alenia Space has is entering a new market: telecommunication satellite’s telecommunication satellites been building up its product Liebherr-Aerospace, who technology payload and fast-moving market is more range differentiation through has been active in the platform cooling system, and more demanding in technology advance. Cooling aviation industry for decades, which actively manages the terms of responsiveness, electronics to be mounted is developing thermal electronic heat dissipation. high quality control and on-board powerful digital management capabilities for Manufacturing evaporators cost competitvness. To be telecom payloads has become a Mechanically Pumped Loop and condensers for future able to produce evaporators a challenge due to increasing (MPL) cooling system for MPL cooling systems will be and condensers reaching density needed to meet satellites. a demanding assignment: new standards, Liebherr- such expectations. Thales Liebherr-Aerospace As part of an innovative Aerospace’s French-based Alenia Space is continuously Toulouse SAS, based in MPL, they will be in space center of excellence is developing innovations as Toulouse (France), together for at least 15 years without developing industrial welding well as building relevant with Thales Alenia Space, maintenance. This means and manufacturing processes, partnerships to face that fast- Joint Venture between Thales that the evaporators and which are both innovative and moving market. (67 %) and Leonardo (33 condensers have to be highly repeatable for both

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19 Russian Helicopters Delivers First Batch of Helicopter Knock-Down Kits to Kazakhstan

he Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant of the Russian Helicopters holding (part Tof the Rostec State Corporation) has delivered two Mi-8AMT helicopter knock-down kits to Kazakhstan to be assembled on the territory of the customer. The delivery is based on a trilateral contract signed by Kazakhstan Engineering, Kazakhstan’s Aircraft Repair Plant No. 405 and Russian Helicopters for semi-knock-down (SKD) assembly of Mi-8AMT / Mi-171E helicopters. The contract, signed in 2019, provides for a total of 17 helicopter kits during 2020-2022. The main customers for the Mi-8AMT support for customers in the field of of Russia, and other state customers, helicopters in Kazakhstan are the National deployment. Kazakhstan has been a long- Gazprom Avia and UTair airlines, as well Guard under the Ministry of Internal term partner of the Russian Helicopters as major Russian and foreign companies. Affairs and the Committee for Emergency and the country operates dozens of Mi- Rostec is a Russian State Corporation Situations. The first batch of Mi-8AMT 8AMT / Mi-171 helicopters. The republic established in 2007 to promote the kits will be assembled for the needs of the became the first foreign operator of the development, production and export of Committee for Emergency Situations. latest Mi-171A2 helicopter. high-tech industrial products designed “I’m confident that successful Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant JSCis one for civil and military applications. implementation of the semi-knock- of the production enterprises of the The Corporation comprises over 700 down assembly project of Mi-8AMT / Russian Helicopters holding. The modern organizations that are currently part of Mi-171 helicopters in Kazakhstan will production and technological capacity of eleven holding companies operating become a significant step forward in the the plant makes it possible to manufacture in the military-industrial complex and development of the country’s helicopter new types of aircraft quickly and combine three holding companies working in industry and will allow local enterprises the creation of prototypes with the line civilian industry, as well as over 80 to increase their scientific and technical production of equipment. In over 75 years directly managed organizations. Rostec’s potential”, said Leonid Belykh, Managing of existence, more than 8,000 aircraft portfolio includes well-known brands Director of the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant. have been built at the plant. Today, the such as AVTOVAZ, KAMAZ, Kalashnikov Assembly and adaptation of the plant specializes in the production of Concern, Russian Helicopters, VSMPO helicopters to the customer’s requirements Mi-8AMT (Mi-171E), Mi-171 and Mi- AVISMA, UralVagonZavod, etc. Rostec will be carried out by the Aircraft Repair 8AMTSh (Mi-171Sh) helicopters. companies are located in 60 constituent Plant No. 405 in the city of Almaty. The JSC Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec entities of the Russian Federation and plant holds the greatest competencies in State Corporation) is one of the world supply products to more than 100 repairing and maintaining this helicopter leaders in helicopter industry, the only countries. The consolidated revenue of type in the Central Asian region. The developer and manufacturer of helicopters Rostec in 2017 amounted to RUB 1 trillion plant is certified by both Kazakhstan and in Russia. The holding company was 589 billion rubles, while the consolidated international authorities for the repair, established in 2007. The head office is net income and EBITDA amounted to 121 modernization and maintenance of Mi- located in Moscow. The holding company and 305 billion rubles, correspondingly. In 8/17/171 helicopters. is comprised of five helicopter plants, two 2017 the average salary in the Corporation The assembled helicopters will be tasked design bureaus, enterprises for production was 46.8 thousand rubles. According to with transportation of passengers and and maintenance of components, aircraft Rostec’s strategy, the main objective of goods, emergency rescue operations, repair plants and a service company the Corporation is to ensure that Russia forest protection, firefighting, ambulance providing after-sales support in Russia has a technological advantage in highly services and law enforcement operations. and abroad. The buyers of the holding competitive global markets. Rostec’s key The operational experience and extensive company’s products include the Ministry objectives include the introduction of service network of the Aircraft Repair Plant of Defense of Russia, the Ministry of a new techno-economic paradigm and No. 405 will provide integrated service Internal Affairs of Russia, EMERCOM digitalization of Russian economy.

20 flynas Hailed as Middle East’s Leading Low-Cost Airline

lynas, the Saudi national from the world’s most this particular time bears new destinations and services air carrier and leading acclaimed travel and tourism additional significance and that meet the aspirations of flow-cost airline in the industry awards comes as clearly emphasizes that travelers, flynas continued to Middle East, maintained its an international recognition all the plans that we have add A320neo airliners to its leadership in the aviation of distinction for flynas’ implemented during the past fleet, and as of October 2020 sector, dodging the challenges strategy which has ensured its period, under the guidance has received nine aircraft out if of the new normal imposed sustained excellence through and support of our astute its landmark $8.6 billion-deal by the novel coronavirus its continuous innovation in leadership, have been effective with Airbus to purchase 120 pandemic, as it retained its the aviation sector and its at the operational and business A320neo aircraft,” he said. title as the Leading Low- delivery of the best offers at a development levels.” He added Almohanna concluded that Cost Airline in the Middle regional level. that flynas not only focused on this accolade reflects flynas’ East by the prestigious World Commenting on the new sustaining its operations, but strategy that aims to retain its Travel Awards for the sixth achievement, flynas CEO also continued to work on its leading position as passengers’ consecutive year. Bander Almohanna said: expansion plans which were most trusted airliner, and At a time when the global “We are proud of this award recommenced immediately acknowledges its exceptional, travel industry is challenged that flynas has achieved with the gradual resumption of dedicated team that always by the repercussions of for the sixth year in a row. flights. strives to deliver the best COVID-19, this accolade Gaining this recognition at “Focused on its goal to add service to its traveling guests.

21 Chief of Navy Reviews Operational Readiness at Sea

dmiral Karambir guided-missile destroyer appreciation for the Navy’s compliance of protocols by Singh, the Chief of Chennai, he was given an contributions in ‘Op Samudra naval personnel and their Athe Naval Staff (CNS), operational readiness briefing Setu’ towards for repatriation families, in regard to COVID-19 reviewed the operational by the Fleet Commander, of our distressed citizens from pandemic. CNS visited the preparedness and combat- after which weapon firings, IOR countries and towards Naval Aircraft Yard at Goa also. readiness of the Indian Navy’s air-to-air combat operations, providing medical and logistics Concurrent with CNS’s principal combatants. anti-submarine drills and assistance to our friendly review of combat readiness CNS accompanied by Flag fleet manoeuvres were neighbours in the IOR, as on the Western seaboard, the Officer Commanding-in-Chief demonstrated under realistic part of ‘Mission SAGAR’. He Indian Navy’s Anti-Submarine Western Naval Command, Vice conditions. CNS thereafter expressed satisfaction at the Warfare (ASW) capability Admiral Ajit Kumar, arrived embarked Fleet Support high levels of motivation and was further augmented at Karwar Naval Base where Ship Deepak to interact with reiterated that the Indian Navy by commissioning of ASW he interacted with personnel the ship’s crew, followed has the best human capital Corvette Kavaratti by General and emphasised key issues of by embarkation on aircraft manning our platforms. Manoj Mukund Naravane, repairs, maintenance, spares carrier Vikramaditya, where Giving an overview of the Chief of the Army Staff, support and op-logistics for he witnessed the Carrier Battle prevailing security situation, at Visakhapatnam, on the afloat units to sharpen their Group’s capabilities for integral he stated that the Navy would Eastern seaboard. Designed war-fighting capabilities. fleet air defence and strike. continue maintaining a high- by the Indian Navy and built He also reiterated aspects Addressing the combatants of tempo of operations in coming at Garden Reach Shipbuilders of cyber-security, force the Carrier Battle Group over months. He also complimented and Engineers Ltd, Kolkata, protection against terrorist broadcast from Vikramaditya, the Carrier Battle Group and the ship is a fine example of attacks, asymmetric warfare CNS complimented them its combatants for accurate Atmanirbhar Bharat. and exhorted all personnel for continuously maintaining and effective weapon firings, Indian Navy continues to to maintain highest-level of peak combat-readiness and which left no doubt about the maintain a high tempo of alertness. high tempo of operations over Navy’s readiness to meet any operations and combat- Admiral Karambir Singh the past months, in spite of emergent contingencies. CNS readiness despite the thereafter departed by COVID-19 related challenges. highlighted that tri-service COVID-19 pandemic by helicopter to embark the The Indian Navy has remained synergy and coordination has adhering to stringent protocols Carrier Battle Group, mission-deployed and combat- peaked with establishment onboard warships, submarines comprising Vikramaditya, ready across the IOR, even of the Department of and aircraft squadrons and destroyers, frigates, through rough seas during Military Affairs as was visibly bases, and is fully prepared corvettes, fleet support the monsoon period, towards demonstrated in the joint to tackle challenges in ships and integral swing- maintaining the maritime response of the three Services the maritime domain, in role fighters and helicopters. security of the nation. He to recent events. coordination with Sister On embarking indigenous highlighted the nation’s CNS also advised continued Services.

22 Schneider Electric Showcases Digital Offerings for Future Airports

chneider Electric, 4.0 are energy efficiency down by 50%. To implement airport facilities, optimising the global leader in and unmatched passenger and practice sustainability, energy efficiency to minimise Sdigital transformation experience and safety. Our one needs to start at the operating costs and achieve of energy management and technologies digitise the management level. It is carbon neutrality. The global automation exhibited its entire value chain of airport important to measure and aviation industry contributes solutions for ‘Future Ready’ infrastructure management calculate one’s emissions to be about 2% of global carbon for India at a webinar ‘Airports which ensure a seamless able to deliberate on the next emissions. With its large of Tomorrow’ organised by control and insight into course of action. As an entity, carbon footprint, the entire CII .The company highlighted aviation sector, is strongly its enterprise level integration committed to lowering carbon system, which in effect emissions and effectively is a “System of Systems” managing its overall energy approach. This integrated use. Airports will dramatically framework provides ‘one save energy efficiency costs. version of reality’ enabling Airports focusing on airports with a holistic view, sustainability and reducing quicker decision-making, their carbon footprint gain better controls, improved from substantial cost savings operating efficiency and the from increased energy opportunity to offer travellers efficiency, in addition to a seamless experience. achieving environmental Daniel Bircher, CEO, Zurich targets. With a strong Airport International Asia emphasis on sustainability and (Kuala Lumpur) and Hari K. reducing carbon footprint, Marar, Managing Director & Schneider Electric solutions Chief Executive Office, BIAL for airports allows airports joined Schneider Electric’s to dramatically reduce costs Anil Chaudhry, CEO, SEIPL by improving energy quality and Zone President India, the airport’s operation and we strongly advocate the and achieving environmental to deliberate on various energy usage. This allows efficient use of airport waste targets. EcoStruxure for challenges faced by the our customer to operate management concept and are Airport platform provides a airports and the way forward effectively, safely and in a well equipped with effective collaborative environment for on making them future ready. cost-efficient manner.” data management and secure, efficient, reliable and The leaders reiterated that Sharing his perspective, emission control technology sustainable airport service. leveraging technology can go Daniel Bircher, CEO, Zurich to measure and monitor Airports are now a smart city a long way in reducing carbon Airport International Asia the waste generated and to where almost all processes emissions, generating better (Kuala Lumpur) said, “We convert it into some form of are digitised. The presence revenues, and delivering great have been implementing renewable energy.” on the land side is therefore passenger experience. various initiatives to reduce The discussion also looked becoming increasingly Anil Chaudhry, CEO SEIPL the CO2 emissions since 1999 at effective use of renewable necessary for airport operators said, “Our goals for Airports and have so far brought it energy sources to power who call for Smart City Vision.

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23 Israel’s Defense Manufacturing Assists Hospitals in Coping with the Corona Virus

ambulances, within hospitals, or during Solution’ (DCMS). Designed as a ‘network air travel. BethEl’s IsoArk also provides in a box,’ DCMS is a rapidly deployable, Mobile Isolation Chambers, designed secure solution, providing a secured for the rapid setup of isolation wards. communications platform with converged, Quickly converting any space into a multi-access backhaul connectivity Combating a pandemic is an extended quarantine room or isolated ward, IsoArk that caters to scalable cloud-enabled campaign that combines planning and uses HEPA biological filtration units that computing infrastructure. COVID-19 execution at the local and national combine filtration and a powerful UV presents many complex challenges for levels, with two primary goals: ensuring light, that eliminates viruses, bacteria, and medical teams. They are subject to strict that patients receive the best possible germs. Filtration is a necessary measure regulations before entering Coronavirus healthcare services while containing to protect medical teams, but hospital wards and are required to wear full-body the virus to avoid medical institutions’ facilities must also be sterilized frequently protective clothing while treating patients. overburdening and the exhaustion of to prevent the spread of infections. Any asset that minimizes caregivers’ medical resources. To confront a crisis Astronautics has partnered with US- exposure inside the quarantine wards of this magnitude, the State of Israel based Badger to develop the Hawkeye would protect staff and ensure that turned to the local defense community – Ozone-based disinfectant system. Ozone patients receive the best possible care. companies and organizations that excel in is a highly effective disinfectant -50 times Robots are useful in administering crisis-management and produce some of more effective and 3,000 times faster medical assistance inside isolated wards. the world’s most cutting-edge systems to than chlorine bleach in eliminating viruses, NurseeBot developed by RobotiCan is address security issues. germs, and bacteria. a mobile platform for remote patient Leveraging their technological know- The ‘Aqueous Ozone Disinfectant care and assistive logistics. The robot how and operational experience, Israel’s Delivery System’ provides a reliable helps doctors communicate with patients defense industries moved quickly to assist ‘Corona-Buster’ -quickly and efficiently while avoiding physical contact and first responders and medical teams in eliminating any virus traces on surfaces. reducing exposure to the virus. The dealing with the unique challenges posed The Hawkeye operates as a portable system is comprised of a tablet computer by the COVID-19 pandemic. The close system that uses water, air, and that provides video and audio from the collaboration with medical institutions, electricity and has low recurring costs. patient’s side and a computer with a and active support provided by SIBAT Since Hawkeye has no smell or chemical camera and a microphone on the medical in the Ministry of Defense, enabled residue, treated spaces may be ready for team’s side. NurseeBot carries up to 50 kg these companies to redirect and adapt re-use within a couple of minutes. The of supplies, including a UVC disinfecting their resources to develop and produce pandemic also challenges the supply system for rapid and efficient sterilization technological solutions for the challenges chain of Personal Protection Equipment. indoors. Additional technological means faced by medical teams. Marom-Dolphin provides face shields and are designed to increase medical services’ The following will provide an overview disposable protective suits, both classified efficiency and reduce staff exposure to of some of the challenges that medical as PPE. Shalon also provides HALF MASK the virus. institutions face in handling the pandemic, RESPIRATORS. These dual cartridge Elbit Systems’ Ex-Teams is a cross- and introduce various technological negative pressure half-mask respirators organizational, multi-user collaboration solutions produced by Israeli defense are designed to protect the patient’s system supporting voice, video, location industries. Isolation of patients during organs against industrial toxic chemicals. services, and chat connectivity. Ex-Teams transport and in the wards poses Provided with Shalon’s P3 filter, these provides rapid and intuitive voice and data a significant challenge for medical masks provide superior protection against communications. When integrated with staff required to cleanse and sterilize airborne particles, liquid, and solid robotic systems, sensors, and remotely themselves every time they contact a aerosols greater than 0.3 micron, as well operated devices, Ex-Teams enables patient. To avoid further contamination as bacteria and viruses such as COVID-19. remote treatment and monitoring. The during patients’ transport, medical teams Emergency scenarios require new medical Ex-Teams System is provided as a service may employ the IsoArk N36 Stretcher facilities such as hospitals and laboratories (SAAS), over an encrypted cloud-based Isolation system developed by Beth- to be set up at short notice. system, ready for immediate operation via El, a company specializing in CBRN air To operate efficiently, they need a a downloadable app. Technology is also filtration. high-quality, highly reliable, advanced essential in decision-making processes IsoArk N36 provides maximum communications network enabling the and the allocation of medical services and protection and operational safety delivery of information to medical teams resources. for patients, first responders, and at any given time. ECI has introduced EyeDoc, built by the Israel Ministry medical teams during transportation in a ‘Deployable Medical Communication of Defense tank and APC development

24 Gulf Air Resumes Direct Flights to the Maldives

irport in the Maldives Ocean. authorities throughout the added on gulfair.com/covid19 with two weekly The airline currently flies to destinations on its network to including travel advice, Aflights starting from and from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, resume operations as soon as network and new health and 12 December 2020. The Kuwait, Jeddah, Dammam, airports open. Gulf Air boasts safety procedures. flights will be operated by Medina, Muscat, Cairo, a flexible and agile network the airline’s newest Airbus Amman, London, Paris, by immediately adapting to 321neoLR which features 150 Frankfurt, Athens, Manila, government orders and civil seats in economy class and 16 Dhaka and several destinations aviation directives around flat-bed seats in Falcon Gold in India and Pakistan. its network and has been class. Gulf Air’s first flight to Being one of the few airlines responsive to continuous the Maldives landed in Male that continued scheduled changes and updates regarding on 27 October 2019 and it has commercial operations, operations to and from its been the airline’s key boutique Gulf Air continuously works network destinations. destination in the Indian closely with the governments Updates are constantly

administration, was developed as part the model processes medical data using the MOD, IAI, 5 Microsoft, and Soroka of the center’s effort to support local artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and Medical Center developed a system that hospitals. This AI-based remote patient machine learning technology. Due to its serves as a “medical control room.” Like monitoring system digitizes the output predictive capabilities, the system may an aircraft’s cockpit, the system provides from standard monitors, processes the alert medical staff about the possible updated, comprehensive information video with artificial intelligence, and deterioration in a patient’s condition, on patients’ medical statuses while displays the readout at a remote control thus enhancing patient care and flagging minimizing medical teams’ exposure center outside the isolated ward. With serious cases. to the virus. The data collected by the the data collected and analyzed by the With pressure on life support systems system is readily available to doctors, who system, EyeDoc produces relevant alerts mounting at intensive care wards, medical can then allocate resources and manage for immediate intervention. teams aim to assist patients if possible medical care effectively and efficiently. Some systems address specific tasks before connecting them to ventilators. The global pandemic has challenged routinely performed by medical teams, Elbit Systems has developed a system governments, companies, and citizens such as measuring a patient’s vital signs. called ‘Life-Can’, to provide cost-effective all over the world. Our frontline workers Using remote monitoring, Elbit Systems’ mechanical ventilation for a wide range in medical institutions bear the burden E-Res system replaces this manual task of clinical settings, suitable for initial of the most pressing and complex issues with a miniature radar and optical sensor respiration care for sub-acute patients. caused by this virus. that measures patients’ vitals in real-time. Life-Can enables a standard manual As outlined above, Israel’s defense E-Res accurately measure respiration, Bag Valve Mask (BVM) to operate as industries must work hand in hand pulse, and temperature from a safe an automatic-mechanical ventilation with local experts to address these distance. The system can also perform machine. This solution meets the British challenges and quickly produce relevant analytical procedures providing efficient MHRA-RMVS standard and is approved technological solutions. Leveraging and accurate non-contact screening for for use by the Israeli Ministry of Health. Israel’s defense industries’ extraordinary patient evaluation. It is eliminating the LifeCan is designed for quick and intuitive capabilities, the International Defense need for direct contact with the patient use by medical staff and enables fewer Cooperation Directorate in Israel’s and provides medical staff with essential, care providers to operate several devices Ministry of Defense (SIBAT) provides the accurate information. simultaneously. By using Life-can with gateway for international partners and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), has noncritical patients, hospitals reserve the enterprises seeking effective, tailored developed a model that predicts the expensive and complicated ventilator solutions for the most pressing challenges progression of the medical status of machines for the most critically ill patients. posed by the pandemic. Only through COVID-19 patients, further assisting To further assist medical teams in such cooperation and the integration hospitals in preparing for an escalation supervising seriously ill COVID-19 of cutting-edge technology can we in the medical condition of patients. Built patients, the Directorate of Defense overcome this global crisis and return to utilizing data from Sheba Medical Center, Research and Development (DDR&D), in routine as soon as possible.

25 Su-30MKI, a milestone in India-Russia partnership

India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) recently approved the proposal for procurement of additional 12 Su- 30 MKI fighter jets. Termed by MoD as the ‘most lethal front-line ’, Su-30 MKI is the result of a successful joint programme between India and Russia’s Rosoboronexport, which has turned 20.

s Russia’s Rosoboronexport Russia, between Rosvooruzhenie state the new aircraft; the level of participation state intermediary company intermediary company (predecessor of India in choosing the technological Acelebrates its 20th anniversary, of Rosoboronexport) and MoD. It configuration of the aircraft and the the landmark Su-30 MKI fighter jet envisaged the delivery of 32 Su-30MKI, overall scale of technology transfer. programme executed by Russia and all of which were produced in 2002- Su-30MKI became one of the first India is again in focus. In July 2020, the 2004. Satisfied with the performance serially-produced combat aircraft with Defence Acquisitions Council (DAC) of the new Sukhoi jets,the MoD placed super maneuverability features as well under India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) additional orders. On December 28, as the first export aircraft equipped officially approved the proposal for 2000 the general contract for organizing with the phased-array radar . The procurement of additional 12 Su-30 the licensed production of Su-30MKI supermaneuverability is achieved due MKI fighter jets, which are produced in India at Hindustan Aeronautics to engines with thrust vectoring and jointly by the two countries. Limited's (HAL) facilities was signed in advanced fly-by-wire system. It not The product of an unmatched Irkutsk. In 2012, another contract for only provides unmatched superiority of international project, Su-30MKI aircraft technological kits of Su-30MKI was inked. Su-30MKI in dog fight engagements, has been recently dubbed by the MoD as but also enhances flight safety. the 'most lethal front-line fighter aircraft'. Advanced features Su-30MKI can be considered a The first contract to deliver Su-30MKI At the time of induction into the IAF, highly optimized fighter jet in terms of jets to the (IAF) was Su-30MKI programme was unique for meeting cost-effectiveness criteria. Its signed on November 30, 1996 in Irkutsk, India in terms of functional capabilities of weapon control system provides reliable

26 available evolutions of the aircraft in super maneuverability modes . Along with the organization of the licensed production, work on the overhaul of AL-31FP engines and their units has been launched. In 2020, MoD announced that HAL had handed over the 500th AL-31FP overhauled engine to the IAF .

Meanwhile, Su-30MKI is getting more teeth for performing standoff surgical strikes with the induction of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, which is another joint project between India and Russia. On January 20, 2020, IAF commissioned its first squadron of Su-30MKI fighter jets armed with the BrahMos-A cruise missile. In fact, Su-30MKI is currently the only Indian aircraft capable of using this missile. India has created complex and unique infrastructure for Su-30MKI production and MRO which facilitates any future developments in the Sukhoi domain. Su-30MKI is still a potent fighter and is Rosoboronexport among the best in the world in terms Alexander Mikheev has of its integral capabilities of weapons termed Su-30MKI as one of the major load, range and maneuverability. detection of aerial, ground, and naval India-Russia joint aviation projects and Upgrading Su-30MKIs will enhance Su-30MKI, a milestone in targets beyond visual range; tracking that the overall bilateral cooperation its capabilities even more. of 15 aerial targets and simultaneous was fully in line with the Government engagement of four of them. The open of India's ‘Make in India’ policy. Rosoboronexport India-Russia partnership architecture of avionics suite ensures Rosoboronexport was established the capability to further enhance its AL-31FP engine on November 4, 2000 by the Russian capabilities and expand the weapons set . A significant feature of Su-30MKI President Vladimir Putin. It is the Thanks to the programme, India has programme is the licensed production Russian state intermediary for the received a heavy-class multifunctional of AL-31FP engines with kits shipped exports and imports of the entire fighter jet, while HAL has gained from Russia at HAL's Koraput engine range of products, technologies and huge technological experience. division. AL-31FP is a high temperature services of military and dual use. Under the programme, HAL also turbofan engine of modular design. AL- launched the licensed assembly of 31FP engines (each Su-30MKI has a pair Su-30MKI's AL-31FP turbofans. of these) ensure stable operation in all The project has become one of the largest in the history of military cooperation of India with foreign countries and also contributed to the sales of Su-30MK family aircraft to other countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia. Moreover, the programme has directly influenced the development of Su-30SM fighter jet, which is currently being delivered to the and offered at the global arms market (as Su-30SME). The experience gained during cooperation under Su-30MKI programme has paved the way for new joint projects between Russia's Rosoboronexport and India. Director General of

27 High maintenance season for AMAC Aerospace

Inspection (‘PPI’) on two Ka-Band installations. The privately owned Bombardier ground time will be used to Global 6000s. Both aircraft perform base maintenance have already arrived in Basel. checks as well. A privately- A third Bombardier Global owned Boeing B787 will 6000 is expected in the next undergo a due 12-month few weeks. The privately- check. Furthermore, AMAC is owned aircraft will undergo carry out a base maintenance a 500h-/1,000h-check and check on a privately owned a 15-/30-month check. Gulfstream GV. AMAC won a project for a Soon, AMAC’s team 24-month inspection on a welcomed a Boeing 747 for Bombardier Challenger 300 a maintenance package in in September. The customer Basel, Switzerland In the now commissioned AMAC current COVID-19 pandemic, to perform multiple cabin safety matters even more. MAC Aerospace projects on Airbus aircraft. interior work on the privately- AMAC Aerospace is offering has announced that A privately-owned Airbus owned aircraft. Finally, AMAC safe and eco-friendly aircraft Atwo Head of State ACJ319 will arrive in the has been awarded an annual cabin disinfection services for aircraft has arrived in October next few weeks in Basel. inspection on a Bombardier any type of aircraft at their in Basel, Switzerland for AMAC’s Airbus team will Challenger 605. AMAC also hangars in Basel as well as in maintenance. Furthermore, carry out avionics update in welcomed two Boeing BBJ737 Bodrum and Istanbul, Turkey. AMAC has been selected to combination with a heavy in Basel. The owner of the AMAC is offering aircraft carry out maintenance checks base maintenance check. A two aircraft assigned AMAC`s cabin disinfection services in on several Airbus, Bombardier privately-owned Airbus A319 Boeing team to carry out two Switzerland and Turkey. and Boeing aircraft and offers recently arrived to undertake cabin disinfection services for 1A-, 2A-, 1C-, 2C- and any aircraft type. 4C-inspections. In September, The McDonnell Douglas a privately-owned Airbus MD-87 is waiting at Hangar A318 checked in to undergo 2 to get the systems 1A-, 2A-, 3A-checks as well upgraded AMAC Aerospace as Out Of Phase (‘OOP’) were pleased to recently tasks. welcome a Head of State “Despite limitational McDonnell Douglas MD87 circumstances of COVID-19 in its headquarters in Basel, pandemic, AMAC are pleased Switzerland. AMAC’s team to have regular maintenance will install a new generation inputs. We are happy to see of the Cockpit Voice Recorder a slow improvement of flight (‘CVR’) and a Flight Data activities in business aviation. Recorder (‘FDR’) system. In This shows a positive impact addition, the Head of State in our business segment”, aircraft will undergo multiple said Alexis Ott, Director C-checks and a landing gear Maintenance Sales & Key overhaul. A second Head of Account Management. State, a Boeing B747-8, has Various projects on arrived mid of October to Bombardier aircraft – undergo a C-check. Three disinfection services offer maintenance projects on for any aircraft type AMAC Airbus aircraft AMAC was has also been awarded to awarded three maintenance carry out a Pre-Purchase

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29 Boeing Appoints Jinnah Hosein to New Software Engineering Leader Role

Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Armed Forces Awards Rosoboronexport

he Boeing Company named Jinnah Hosein with Certificate of Honor as the company’s vice president of Software TEngineering, effective immediately. In this newly n line with Order No. 1 of General of Rosoboronexport. created role, Hosein will report to Greg Hyslop, Boeing the Supreme Commander-in- Russian Deputy Defense Minister chief engineer and senior vice president of Engineering, IChief of the Armed Forces of Alexander Fomin presented Test & Technology, and will focus on further the Russian Federation Vladimir Alexander Mikheev with Certificate strengthening Boeing’s focus on software engineering Putin dated October 15, 2020, of Honor signed by Vladimir Putin, across the enterprise. Rosoboronexport JSC (part of President of the Russian Federation “The continued advances in software makes excellence Rostec State Corporation) has and Supreme Commander-in-Chief in software engineering an imperative for our business,” been awarded the Certificate of of the Armed Forces of the Russian said Hyslop. “Jinnah will be charged with defining and Honor “For merit in strengthening Federation. leading Boeing’s strategy for software engineering, the country’s defense capacity November 4, 2020 marks the 20th which includes providing capabilities, technologies, and developing military-technical anniversary of Rosoboronexport processes and secure and accurate systems to meet the cooperation between the Russian (part of Rostec). The company needs of all our customers across the entire product life Federation and foreign countries.” was established by decree of the cycle.” “Over 20 years of its activities in President of the Russian Federation Hosein will lead a new, centralized organization of an extremely difficult segment of as part of the reform of the military- engineers who currently support the development and the world market, Rosoboronexport technical cooperation system. delivery of software embedded in Boeing’s products and has increased its key foreign trade Today, Rosoboronexport is a services. The team will also integrate other functional indicators five times and made leader in the international arms teams to ensure engineering excellence throughout the Russia the second largest exporter market. Over 20 years of its product life cycle. of arms and military equipment. operation, the company has “Safety, quality and integrity underpin the mission of A steady inflow of orders through delivered over $180 billion worth our software engineering team, and building on this solid Rosoboronexport contributed to of Russian military, dual-use and foundation, Jinnah will be a transformational leader for the timely establishment of high- civilian products to 122 countries. Boeing,” said Dave Calhoun, Boeing president and CEO. tech production of competitive The value of annual export “Jinnah’s broad experience and fresh perspective will products in the country. Thanks deliveries of Russian enterprises’ elevate our performance and accelerate the important to government support, primarily products is about $13 billion and work we’ve already begun in this area.” the support of the President, we the order book exceeds $50 billion. Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and are successfully moving forward, Foreign customers appreciate leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space continuing to develop new areas of the opportunity to cooperate with and security systems, and global services. As a top cooperation with partners. This high Russia’s defense industry through U.S. exporter, the company supports commercial and award is recognition of the highest Rosoboronexport, a unique one- government customers in more than 150 countries and competencies of the whole team stop shop offering a full package of leverages the talents of a global supplier base. Building of the company, its achievements services for the export of high-tech on a legacy of aerospace leadership, Boeing continues and evidence of high confidence military and civilian products and to lead in technology and innovation, deliver for its of the country’s leadership,” said technology transfer. customers and invest in its people and future growth. Alexander Mikheev, Director

30 India’s private firms to get much bigger space

Under the new Spacecom Policy-2020 drafted by the Department of Space, Government of India, private companies in the country can develop new systems related to space, launch satellites and sell services to foreign clients.

"The demand for bandwidth enhancing national security is increasing substantially capabilities,” he said. from ongoing services as well Sivan said that this was only as emerging applications. the first step and that specific With the advancements in policies on launch vehicles, technology, space-based navigation, remote sensing, communications are becoming space exploration, human efficient and affordable. The spaceflight and a national non-government private space policy would be released entities can play a big role soon. He opined that these in addressing the growing developments would propel demand within India and India to the “next level.” also use the opportunity Several representatives to be important players of Indian private industry in the international space welcomed the government communications market," decision. They said that it is elaborates the draft policy. a positive move and boosts "It is an opportune time investor confidence. Moreover, n a landmark move, services. Henceforth, to enable commercial they expect a boom in small India’s Department private Indian companies communication activities satellite launches. Iof Space (DoS) has can establish control centres to be carried out by non- As per the draft, satellite decided to allow private outside the country and use governmental Indian entities communication systems companies in the country to overseas space assets. They to not only meet Indian which cannot be developed develop new systems, launch can establish satellite systems requirements but also enable in a totally commercial satellites and sell services to through satellites built on them to become significant domain could be brought into foreign customers under its their own or procured. In players in the global space operation with the involvement Spacecom Policy-2020. "DoS addition, telemetry, tracking communication arena. of the government for and Indian Space Research & command (TT&C) earth Government of India seeks a sustainability. For instance, Organisation (ISRO), in their stations and satellite control greater participation of Indian Satcom programmes which efforts to achieve end-to-end centres (SCC) can be Industry to meet the demands focused on tribal development, capabilities, have nurtured established in or outside India. in activities of realizing, social empowerment, health, Indian industry to be partners This capacity could be offered owning, operating satellite education and disaster in supplies and services while to commercial and societal systems for communications management will remain under realizing launch vehicles and communications within as over India and outside, DoS. “Such programmes exist satellites. In this endeavour, well as outside the country. creating facilities for satellite to address specific objectives, Indian industry has acquired The systems and solutions control operations and so on," and may not be commercially skillset and capability to realize developed by private firms can the draft policy adds. viable in nature,” says the draft the sub-systems and satellite also be offered to international According to K Sivan, of the Spacecom Policy-2020. systems meeting the stringent markets. Secretary, DoS, the new At the same time, DoS has specifications and reliability," Indian orbital resources can policy will have everything signed a crucial agreement says the draft policy. be availed from designated the Satcom Policy has in with NewSpace India Ltd., Under the Spacecom PSU/CPSEs under DoS on terms of protection of India’s (NSIL) a space PSU. As per the Policy-2020, which will commercial basis subject to assets, creation of new assets, MoU, the PSU has been tasked replace the existing Satcom availability. The authorized monitoring and operations. with further encouraging the Policy, Indian industries can Indian entities can directly “The major changes are related private sector. “NSIL will be also utilize the existing space offer their capacities to to encouraging the private able to transfer technologies to assets for communication customers. sector and renewing focus on the private industry,” it says.

31 PM Modi spends Diwali with soldiers in forward areas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi rides in an Army tank, at Longewala, in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on November 14.

he Prime Minister, and changes in equations, we Entire world is troubled by the citizens, the country is working Narendra Modi, simply cannot afford to forget forces of expansionism which is on putting the economy back Tcontinuing his tradition that vigilance is the key to a mental perversion reflective of on track. of spending Diwali with the security, alertness is the basis of 18th century thinking, he said. The Prime Minister asked the armed forces interacted happiness, and strength is the Referring to the stress on soldiers for three things, first, and addressed the soldiers confidence of victory. Aatmnirbharta and ‘Vocal make innovation part of their at the Indian border post of Prime Minister Modi declared for Local’, the Prime Minister daily life. Second, make yoga Longewala. He said his Diwali that India’s policy is veryclear said that recently it has been part of their life and finally, learn is complete only when he is - Today’s India believes in decided by the forces that at least one more language with the soldiers whether in the understanding and explaining, more than 100 weapons and apart from their mother snow-clad mountains or in the however, if there is an attempt accessories will not be imported tongue, Hindi and English. This desert. He took the greetings, to test us, the response will be anymore. He complimented the will infuse your life with new blessings and wishes of every equally fierce. armed forces for leading the energy, the Prime Minister said. Indian to the armed force He declared that today, the way in being vocal for local. The Prime Minister recalled personnel at the border. He also world knows that this country Modi called upon the youth the glorious battle of Longewala greeted the brave mothers and will not compromise at all on of the country to produce for and said the battle will always sisters and paid tribute to their its national interest. This status the armed forces as many be remembered in the annals of sacrifice. The Prime Minister of India is due to its valour startups are coming forward strategic planning and military conveyed the gratitude of the and capabilities. India is able to meet the needs of the valour. He said this was the time countrymen to the armed to forcefully hold forth on the forces. He expressed the hope when the ugly face of Pakistan forces and said 130 crore international fora because of the that youth-led startups in the was exposed as its army was Indians are standing strongly security provided by the armed defence sector will take the terrorizing innocent citizens of with the forces. forces, India’s military power country forward on the path of Bangladesh and committing The Prime Minister has enhanced its negotiating Aatmnirbharta. atrocities on daughters and emphasized that only that power, the Prime Minister said. The Prime Minister said, sisters. Pakistan opened the nation is secure which has Today India hits the purveyors inspired by the armed forces, front on western border to the capability to face the of terrorism in their home. the country is trying to save divert the global attention but attackers and intruders. He India has come out as a each and every citizen in the our forces gave them a befitting said irrespective of advances forceful voice against the times of the pandemic. Along reply. in international cooperation ideology of expansionism. with ensuring food for the

32 Embraer and Porsche Announce Collaboration for Limited Edition “Duet”

versa. Starting with seats, the sew style on the Phenom 300E seat was patterned after that of the 911 Turbo S. The seats in both vehicles feature red pull straps, a Speed Blue accent stitch, and carbon fiber shrouds to create a shared connection. The cockpit seats of the Phenom 300E were redesigned to match the car. In the 911 Turbo S, Porsche introduced a unique color combination for the steering wheel to match the aircraft’s yoke, with a Speed wo global companies at the 911 is the heart of the Porsche product Blue accent at 12 o’clock, as well as the Tforefront of technology and portfolio and has one of the longest first Chalk Alcantara trim roof lining — innovation, Embraer and Porsche, have and most celebrated traditions in the an homage to the aircraft. To round out collaborated to create Duet, a limited- automotive industry. The 911 Turbo S is the interior, the stopwatch of the Sport edition, limited-quantity Embraer the peak of the 911 models and stands Chrono package features an artificial Phenom 300E aircraft and Porsche 911 for both performance and usability. horizon inspired by instrumentation in Turbo S car pairing. Both known for “Porsche and Embraer share a host of the aircraft cockpit. world-class engineering, performance, common values,” said Alexander Fabig, The aircraft and car share the same and design, Embraer and Porsche will Vice President Individualization and exterior paint pallet and general scheme. produce just ten pairs of business jets and Classic at Porsche AG. “As part of our For the first time, Porsche has combined sports cars, providing a truly seamless cooperation, we used the know-how of gloss and satin-gloss paintwork. The experience from road to sky, for the first both brands to work jointly on a unique upper part of the car is finished with time in history. pair of vehicles that are equally attractive Platinum Silver Metallic, transitioning to “Duet is an exclusive package for the customer group of jet and sports Jet Grey Metallic at the bottom. Dividing developed in a unique design car owners.” the two paint colors is a trim strip with collaboration with Porsche. This rare, Designed in tandem, Duet fuses speed lines in Brilliant Chrome and Speed Blue. refined combination will only be available and style, luxury and power — signatures The car is entirely hand-painted, which through this one-time-only pairing,” of both the Phenom 300E and Porsche is unique to this project and reflective said Michael Amalfitano, President & 911 Turbo S. The most successful of the Phenom 300E paint process. CEO, Embraer Executive Jets. “In the business jet of the decade (2010-2019) The alloy wheels of the 911 Turbo S are spirit of delivering the ultimate customer meets the gold standard in production painted in Platinum Silver Metallic, using experience, we are fusing two of the sports cars, resulting in a uniquely a revolutionary laser process to expose a most notable brands in the aerospace and designed jet and car, both featuring a Speed Blue underlay on the rim flange. automotive industries, bringing together customized interior and paint scheme The air intakes of the 911 Turbo S are the pinnacle in production sports cars inspired by one another. painted in Brilliant Chrome to match with the market benchmark in light jets, “This is the perfect marriage of car the leading edge nacelles of the aircraft. once again proving that we don’t simply and jet, as personified by the exclusive The LED door projectors cast the Duet follow trends — we create them.” collaboration logo. The logo brings collaboration logo on the ground, and Duet brings the Phenom 300E and together the aeronautical requirement the door sill trims feature “No Step” the 911 Turbo S into perfect harmony. of lift — depicted by the Phenom lettering, like the messaging on an As the world’s fastest and longest- 300E winglet — with the automotive aircraft wing. ranged single-pilot business jet, the requirement of downforce — depicted The exclusive Duet Porsche 911 Turbo Phenom 300 series transformed the by the rear wing of the flagship 911. To S can only be purchased in tandem with light jet category. From its revolutionary, further solidify this symbiotic partnership, its sibling Phenom 300E. To mark this award-winning interior design, with an the aircraft registration number appears first ever collaboration between Embraer, abundance of cabin and baggage space on both the car’s rear wing and the sides Porsche AG, and Porsche Design, Duet to its highly intuitive avionics, this well- of its key,” said Jay Beever, Vice President customers will also receive a custom rounded machine delivers unmatched of Embraer Design Operations. Duet logo luggage set with a pilot’s bag performance, exceptional comfort, and To create a seamless transition from and two weekenders, as well as a special class-leading technology, at enviably low aircraft to car for this exclusive set of edition Porsche Design 1919 Globe timer operating costs, with features previously customers, design inspiration for the UTC titanium-case watch inspired by the available only on much larger jets. The aircraft mirrors that of the car, and vice aircraft’s cockpit.

33 Gulfstream G500™ & G600™ Demonstrates Additional Range Capabilities

ulfstream Aerospace Gulfstream. 2,600 lbs/1,179 kg. This gives aircraft, the Gulfstream I™, Corp. announced “This latest demonstrated G600 operators even more which first flew in 1958. Gthe next-generation range increase provides further flexibility. – “What’s exciting Today, nearly 2,900 aircraft Gulfstream G500™ and proof of the tremendous for our existing customers are in service around the Gulfstream G600™ have efficiency and versatility of is that these improvements world. Together with parent once again demonstrated these aircraft. The Gulfstream already exist on their inservice company General Dynamics, additional range capabilities team is always looking for aircraft with no modifications Gulfstream consistently invests through real-time operations. opportunities to improve required,” Burns said. During in the future, dedicating The newly increased range for aircraft capabilities and the the flight-test program for the resources to researching and the G500 and G600 apply to customer experience, and we G500 and G600, both aircraft developing innovative new both the high-speed cruise of are pleased to deliver another exceeded initial performance aircraft, technologies and Mach 0.90 and the long-range performance enhancement expectations with increased services. Gulfstream’s fleet cruise speed of Mach 0.85. for both existing and future range capabilities. includes the super-midsize The G500 now delivers 5,300 customers.” In addition to The G600 achieved a second Gulfstream G280™, the nautical miles/9,816 kilometers the range increases, the high-speed cruise range award-winning Gulfstream at Mach 0.85 and 4,500 G600 now delivers greater increase before it entered G650™, the high-performing nm/8,334 km at Mach 0.90. payload capacity with full fuel. service, gaining 700 nm/1,296 Gulfstream G650ER™ and The G600’s range at Mach As a result of Gulfstream’s km over original projections. an all-new aircraft family, 0.85 has improved to 6,600 advanced manufacturing and The maximum operating speed the clean-sheet Gulfstream nm/12,223 km and 5,600 precision-build expertise, the of both aircraft is Mach 0.925. G500™, Gulfstream G600™ nm/10,371 km at Mach 0.90. G600’s basic operating weight Inspired by the belief and new industry flagship, “The G500 and G600 have has been reduced by 570 that aviation could fuel the Gulfstream G700™. All been exceeding expectations pounds/259 kilograms over business growth, Gulfstream are backed by Gulfstream’s since they entered service,” original values, bringing its full- Aerospace Corp. invented the Customer Support network said Mark Burns, president, fuel payload capabilities up to first purpose-built business and its worldwide team.

34 MBDA to develop combat missile for the Tiger helicopter

rench Minister for the integration of the MHT/MLP tanks to hardened combat at the forefront of today’s Armed Forces Florence onto a variety of land or air infrastructure. The MHT/ tactical land combat missiles. FParly has announced combat platforms in addition MLP performs day or night, It offers a flexibility of use that MBDA is to develop the to the Tiger. including in beyond-line-of- unmatched in today’s armed Future Tactical Air-to-Surface The MHT/MLP is sight (BLOS) mode, with a forces, while minimising Missile (MAST-F) program characterised by its high two-way data link that sends development risks. And as the main French Army air operational effectiveness. images from the missile’s with its all-European to ground armament for the Weighing 20% less than high-resolution visible and design authority, the MHT/ Tiger combat helicopter. other missiles in its category infrared optronic seeker MLP programme will fully MBDA was selected provides a weight saving of back to the operator. The contribute to the strategic after proposing to the nearly 100 kg for the Tiger crew of the Tiger can use autonomy objectives set by Direction Générale de helicopter, which can carry this imagery to choose the France and the European l’Armement (DGA - French up to eight missiles in combat missile’s point of impact or to Union.” Procurement Agency) its configuration. Exploiting this select a new target in flight, “With nearly 350 jobs per MHT/MLP concept (Missile weight saving increases the making the weapon suitable year over the next five years Haut de Trame / Missile Tiger’s fuel capacity and so for fluid battlefield situations. and, ultimately, around 250 Longue Portée - high tier its combat endurance, with a Commenting on the launch annual jobs in France during missile / long-range mobile significant gain in “Playtime”. of the programme, MBDA the first 10 years of its missile) that builds on the The MHT/MLP has a range CEO Eric Béranger declared: production, the development technologies of the mid- of over 8 km, even when “The MHT/MLP missile and production of this new range MMP, the first 5th fired from a stationary combines new technologies, missile will help maintain generation land combat platform at low altitude. Its developed with the support of the national industrial missile to enter service multi-effect warhead can of the DGA, with the tried and technological base, and around the world. Its modular handle a wide variety of and tested components of the in particular in the Centre architecture enables easy targets, from modern battle MMP, making it an effector region”, he added.

35 Leonardo: C-27J Spartan sheds its skin to reach new performance heights

• Building on its proven in-service reliability in disaster relief and military operations the C-27J Next Generation will expand its mission capability • The first enhanced aircraft will be delivered to an undisclosed customer in 2021 • Mission-proven across all geographic conditions, in the most demanding operational tasks, the C-27J it the ideal platform for the continuous introduction of new capabilities

eonardo has begun the response to its customers’ it for their military, as well as forces’ defence operations final testing of the C-27J needs. Pushing on the civil protection requirements. and for their fundamental LNext Generation which aircraft’s versatility and mission Marco Zoff, Leonardo contribution to population features new equipment, flexibility, the C-27J offers Aircraft Division’s Managing support and disaster relief.” a new avionics system and an ever-increasing range of Director, said: “The enhanced In a world hit this year by advanced aerodynamic mission solutions, which adapt C-27J brings the unrivalled the COVID-19 pandemic devices, these will enhance in response to new challenges quality and capabilities of and other emergencies the existing high performance faced by operators. A true the Spartan to the next, international media have of the aircraft. The first C-27J force enabler, its unrivalled higher level. Its operators will extensively reported on the in the new configuration will multi-mission capabilities are benefit from modern avionics, C-27J’s relentless and effective be delivered to an undisclosed key in presenting the latest increased performance and support to communities in customer in 2021. evolution of the Spartan as efficiency. The Spartan need. Mr. Zoff also added: The performance and a cost-effective solution and embodies the essence of “Our customers have reliability of the C-27J Spartan an intelligent investment for national security, proving to discovered in this aircraft an continues to evolve as the best nations, which are selecting be the best asset for armed element of social inclusion,

36 Next Generation today features comprehensive new avionics and aerodynamic developments with new winglets, for improved operational efficiency and even better performance. Mission-proven across all continents with a number of prime air forces, the Spartan is operated in the world’s most demanding operational environments - from the Andes to Afghanistan - for because it is the only aircraft world, contributing to their capabilities is a cornerstone of military transport, cargo capable to reach people in sustainable growth by Leonardo’s BeTomorrow2030 and paratroopers air drop, the most remote rural areas of leading in next generation Strategic Plan. last tactical mile troop their nations.” technologies. Partnering Already acknowledged as support, special operations, Leonardo is committed with Governments, private the most effective multi- humanitarian assistance and to serving and protecting organizations and industries mission military transport disaster relief. communities around the for the best security and safety aircraft in its class, the C-27J Leonardo: U.S. exercises options for 36 TH-73A helicopters

eonardo welcomes for the US Navy’s Advanced In January 2020 Leonardo, dedicated equipment, the announcement Helicopter Training System. through AgustaWestland and specific pilot and L made by the U.S. This modification exercises Philadelphia Corp., was maintenance training Department of Defense options for the production awarded a firm-fixed- services. The TH-73A will to award AgustaWestland and delivery of an additional price contract valued at be used to train the next Philadelphia Corp. a 171 36 TH-73A aircraft, with 176 million USD for the generation of student million USD modification work expected to be production and delivery aviators from the US Navy, to the previously awarded completed in December of 32 TH-73A helicopters, Marine Corps and Coast firm-fixed-price contract 2022 in Philadelphia, PA. initial spares, support and Guard.

37 Etihad Airways announces new route to Israel

also give Emiratis and UAE residents the opportunity to discover Israel’s historical sites, beaches, restaurants and nightlife. Departures will be conveniently timed to connect via Abu Dhabi to key gateways across the Etihad network including China, India, Thailand and Australia. Flying to, from, and via Abu Dhabi is being greatly supported by the Etihad Wellness sanitisation and safety tihad Airways, the national airline “Following the signing of the new programme, which ensures the highest of the UAE, will launch daily bilateral agreement, Etihad is delighted standards of hygiene are maintained at Escheduled year-round flights to to announce a direct link between these every stage of the customer journey. Tel Aviv, the economic and technological important cities. This includes specially trained Wellness centre of Israel. “The commencement of scheduled flights Ambassadors, a first in the industry, who The launch of flights follows the is a historic moment and as an airline, have been introduced by the airline to normalization of diplomatic ties between cements Etihad’s commitment to growing provide essential travel health information the two nations, and the signing of the opportunities for trade and tourism not and care on the ground and on every Abraham Accords between the UAE just between the two countries but also flight, so guests can fly with greater ease and Israel in Washington D.C. on 15th within the region and beyond.” and peace of mind. September. Only a month later, Etihad The new service effective from 28 March More information on the stringent became the first GCC carrier to operate a 2021 will provide greater choice and measures being taken by Etihad Airways commercial passenger flight to and from convenience for point-to-point business to provide a healthy and hygienic travel Tel Aviv on 19 October 2020. and leisure travellers between the UAE experience is available at etihad.com/ Mohammad Al Bulooki, Chief Operating and Israel. It will not only promote direct wellness. Officer, Etihad Aviation Group, said: inbound tourism to Abu Dhabi, but will BAE Systems, Elbit Systems of America team to shape the future of Army combat vehicles

AE Systems and Elbit Systems turrets of various cannon calibers and America will leverage their comprehensive of America have teamed up to supporting weapon systems for combat experience for the evaluation, Bdevelop and integrate advanced vehicles. demonstration, and validation of multiple operational capabilities for combat “BAE Systems and Elbit Systems of mission payloads and capabilities for the vehicles. The arrangement is focused America are investing in transformational next generation of combat systems. on validating and integrating new combat vehicle technologies and turret “The Elbit Systems of America team technologies on combat vehicle systems to solutions that will greatly enhance is excited to partner with BAE Systems deliver advanced warfighting capabilities. the lethality and survivability of next- and for the opportunities that come with BAE Systems is an industry leader in generation combat vehicles for the U.S. that relationship,” said Ridge Sower, vice the design, integration, production, and and international militaries,” said Jim president of ground combat and precision support of innovative combat vehicles. Miller, director of business development targeting at Elbit Systems of America. Elbit Systems of America is a world leader at BAE Systems. “Our relationship “Our broad portfolio of mission-enhancing in the design and integration of advanced demonstrates a commitment to provide solutions and technologies, coupled with turret solutions. This teaming arrangement our customers with solutions for future BAE Systems’ proven track record for will explore crew automation, vehicle battlefields based on our collective combat providing highly effective combat systems, protection systems, and other defensive vehicle expertise.” will greatly benefit warfighters as they and offensive systems for integration into BAE Systems and Elbit Systems of face new challenges and needs.”

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39 Lockheed Martin and King Abdulaziz University Sign Master Research Agreement

ockheed Martin, the initiatives to support the goals the agreement during a The agreement provides a U.S.-based global of Saudi Vision 2030. virtual ceremony with the framework to support future Ltechnology leader, Prof. Dr. Abdulrahman participation of Joseph projects, with an immediate entered into an international Al Youbi, president of King Rank, chief executive of focus on technology master research agreement Abdulaziz University, and Lockheed Martin Saudi development in areas such with ’s King Dr. Lawrence Schuette, Arabia, Prof. Yusuf Alturki, as industrial engineering, Abdulaziz University (KAU). director of Global Science vice president for graduate additive manufacturing, and Both entities will focus on & Technology, Lockheed studies and scientific research air vehicle research. research and development Martin Corporation, signed at KAU, and other officials. “King Abdulaziz University is committed to advancing innovation in engineering through technology-focused projects that support Saudi Vision 2030,” said Dr. Al Youbi in comments during the ceremony. “Cooperating with leading technology companies such as Lockheed Martin will enable us to share expertise in the field of applied research and will provide us with unique opportunities to support the development of Saudi industrial capabilities.” “King Abdulaziz University is a leading university in the region, with internationally recognized faculty and advanced research capabilities,” added Dr. Schuette. “Lockheed Martin is extremely proud to support the Kingdom’s research and

40 development efforts with and is principally engaged university aiming at spreading The university witnessed KAU, and we look forward to in the research, design, higher education in the much development in quality expanding our engagement development, manufacture, western area of Saudi Arabia. and quantity since it was with Saudi scientists and integration and sustainment This dream has come true. established until it becomes engineers to advance the of advanced technology The university started its one of the outstanding higher strategic priorities of the systems, products and first year in (1388h- 1968g) education institutions on the country.” services. and directly the year after, local and international level. With 25 different research the university inaugurated KAU has achieved the 42nd centers, King Abdulaziz King Abdulaziz University its first college, and became position in the world and the University, based in Jeddah, King Abdulaziz University a government university in first in the Arab world in the is Saudi Arabia’s premier carries the name of the (1394h / 1974g) and further US News ranking of world educational institution establisher of Saudi Arabia - expanded in the numbers of universities for the year 2021, focusing on international God bless him. The university students and colleges. KAU and the 143rd position in the outreach and collaboration in was established in (1387h / then established branches for world in the QS ranking. research and innovation. 1967g) in Jeddah as a national several other universities. As a leading security and aerospace company and supplier of advanced technologies, Lockheed Martin works with leading universities worldwide to sponsor and perform collaborative research for government customers. Lockheed Martin has been a committed partner to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since 1965. Today, the company’s presence has moved beyond defense systems to provide various products and services, technical support, and educational expertise to strengthen the Kingdom’s defense industry.

Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin entered the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the delivery of the first C-130 Hercules in 1965. Since then, the company has expanded its security portfolio in the Kingdom to include integrated air and missile defense systems and maritime and civilian applications, in addition to providing critical technical support and educational expertise to local industry partners. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 110,000 people worldwide

41 Phase 2 of Exercise MALABAR 2020 in Western Indian Ocean

he second phase of undertaken to further enhance Khanderi and P8I maritime exercises, which began as an Exercise Malabar 2020 inter-operability and synergy reconnaissance aircraft of the annual bilateral naval exercise Twill be conducted in the between the four friendly Indian Navy will also showcase between India and the US Northern Arabian Sea from 17 navies. their capabilities during the in 1992, has seen increasing to 20 November 2020. Taking In addition to Vikramaditya exercise. scope and complexity over forward the synergy achieved and its fighter and helicopter US Navy’s Strike Carrier the years. The 24th edition in the recently concluded air-wings, indigenous Nimitz will be accompanied of MALABAR, which is Phase 1 of Exercise Malabar destroyers Kolkata and by cruiser Princeton and being presently undertaken, 2020, which was conducted Chennai, stealth frigate Talwar, destroyer Sterett in addition to highlights enhanced in the Bay of Bengal from 03 Fleet Support Ship Deepak P8A maritime reconnaissance convergence of views amongst to 06 November 2020, this and integral helicopters will aircraft. The Royal Australian the four vibrant democracies phase will involve coordinated also participate in the exercise, Navy will be represented by on maritime issues, and operations of increasing led by Rear Admiral Krishna frigate Ballarat along with its showcases their commitment complexity between the navies Swaminathan, Flag Officer integral helicopter. JMSDF will to an open, inclusive Indo- of Australia, India, Japan and Commanding Western Fleet. also participate in the exercise. Pacific and a rules-based the United States. Indigenously built submarine The Malabar series of international order. Phase 2 of Exercise MALABAR 2020 will witness joint operations, centered around the Vikramaditya Carrier Battle Group of the Indian Navy and Nimitz Carrier Strike Group of the US Navy. The two carriers, along with other ships, submarine and aircraft of the participating navies, would be engaged in high intensity naval operations over four days. These exercises include cross-deck flying operations and advanced air defence exercises by MIG 29K fighters of Vikramaditya and F-18 fighters and E2C Hawkeye from Nimitz. In addition, advanced surface and anti- submarine warfare exercises, seamanship evolutions and weapon firings will also be

42 Rafael to showcase Next-Generation Combat Vehicle Suite at Defence Expo Korea

missiles, advanced armor Broadband IP MANET (Mobile protection, including TROPHY, Ad-hoc NETwork) Software the world's only operational Defined Radio for tactical active protection system, the operations. With a patented Fire Weaver networked combat technology - modular, multi- system with sophisticated band and multi-channel, BNET afael Advanced As part of the ROK's Tiger 4.0 autonomous capabilities that is a net-centric, spectrum aware, Defense Systems Ltd. program, Rafael’s suite for future connects all types of sensors and system for vehicular and airborne Rwill showcase Next- combat vehicles is taking center shooters over any tactical radio platforms, headquarters, and Generation Combat Vehicle stage this year at the company's in real time, the Spike FireFly dismounted soldiers. BNET Suite for increased lethality, display. Based on its extensive miniature, portable, BLOS close- enables all radios of land, sea maneuverability and situational experience, and responding to combat reconnaissance and and air units to participate in awareness at DX Defense & demands from the field including loitering munition, the BNet a single, seamless, scalable Security Expo Korea at KINTEX the need for combat vehicles to SDR communication system and MANET network. This enables a Hall from 18-21, November move as quickly and securely as more. network rate of 100Mbps, while 2020. MBTs in today’s complex and Another central capability facilitating the formation of a For over 70 years, Rafael saturated battlefields Rafael will be Rafael's Spike ER2 single "flat" network, scaling up has pioneered advances in is offering a Next-Generation (10km) and NLOS (32km), to thousands of radios. defense, cyber and security Combat Vehicle Suite - NGCV-S tactical, electro-optical, multi- In the air defense realm, Rafael solutions for air, land, sea, and – which offers integrated platform, multi-purpose missiles, will showcase its air defense space, and is one of the world’s protection, lethality, situational addressing the global trend of systems, including the the Drone leading providers of solutions awareness and network for helicopter platform conversion Dome counter-drone system, to meet today’s complex enhanced mission effectiveness, from utility to assault, as well as alrady operational in a number of battlespace challenges. The even in GPS-denied scenarios, platform upgrades. 33,000 Spike countries around the world both company’s holistic, combat- combining a mix of the most missiles have been sold around in civilian in military applications. proven solutions – which are advanced, innovative and the world, with 35 customers Boosting air defense capabilities deployed by the Israel Defense effective solutions available all and over 6,000 missiles fired in and on display at DX Korea will Forces as well as by numerous developed by Rafael. combat and intraining. be the SkySpotter, a passive users around the world are Rafael's NGCV-S has an On display will also be the electro-optical Early Warning based on extensive operational open, modular architecture, BNET patented communication System with a high probability experience, understanding of that consists of a 30/40mm system, supporting simultaneous of detection and a very low evolving combat requirements, automatic cannon with ABM and robust data, voice & video false alarm rate, enhancing the and deep, mission-critical capability, a launcher for SPIKE services with multiple auto capability of air defense radar know-how. anti-tank multi-purpose guided relays. Bnet is an advanced detection systems.

43 QRSAM Missile System Achieves Major Milestone

ndia’s Quick Reaction Radar, Battery Surveillance The weapon system Surface to Air Missile Radar, Battery Command elements have been I(QRSAM) System has Post Vehicle and Mobile realized through Defence achieved a major milestone Launcher were deployed in PSUs BEL, BDL and private by a direct hit on to a the flight test. The system industry L&T. The missile Banshee Pilotless target is capable of detecting system is fully indigenous aircraft at medium range & and tracking targets on with active RF Seekers, medium altitude. the move and engaging Electromechanical Actuation The missile launch took target with short halts. The (EMA) systems sourced place from ITR Chandipur system is designed to give from various industries. on 13th November off the air defence coverage against The Radar is four walled Odisha Coast. The missile strike columns of Indian Active Phased Array Radar. is propelled by a single Army. All range Tracking stations, stage solid propellant The radar tracked the Radar, EOTs & Telemetry rocket motor and uses all Banshee target from Stations monitored the indigenous subsystems. The farthest range and missile flight parameters. Missile is canisterised for was launched when target Defence Minister Rajnath transportation and launch was within kill zone and Singh and Secretary using a mobile launcher achieved the direct hit with DD R&D & Chairman capable of carrying 6 terminal active homing by DRDO Dr G Satheesh canisterised missiles. RF Seeker guidance. Various Reddy congratulated All QRSAM weapon DRDO labs DRDL, RCI, DRDO Scientists for the system elements like LRDE, R&DE(E), IRDE, ITR achievement. Battery Multifunction have participated in the test.

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