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GIRAFFE 8A – a member of Saab’s world-class line-up of Surface Radar Solutions. CONTENTS CONTENTS: SUBMARINES FOR NORWAY 2 Germany to be partner for new Editor-in-Chief: submarines to Norway M.Sc. Bjørn Domaas Josefsen 4 Naval strike missiles for 10 billion NOK KNM MAUD 8 New logistics and support vessel delayed FSI HACKING WILL KILL 11 Norwegian defence and The recent information about Russian hacking into the security industries association US Democratic Party’s computer systems, interfering with BULLETIN BOARD FOR DEFENCE, their presidential election campaign, has sent shockwaves INDUSTRY AND TRADE 17 Updates Gripen lease agreement with Hungary into political parties and organizations all over the world. 18 Long range flight for Joint Strike Missile The obvious consequence is of course that if someone 20 Patria Nemo Container introduced can hack into the US Democratic Party´s computers, it is 21 UMS SKELDAR for Indonesia probably possible to hack into most computer systems in COAST GUARD VESSELS use by political parties or organizations around the world. 24 Norway to buy three new coast guard ships This has of course created a great deal of concern MINE HUNTING among politicians and leaders, because this might directly 26 Unmanned mine hunting at sea in preparation interfere in the political work of elected leaders and CBRN representatives. 28 In-mission decontamination A foreign agent’s interference in any country´s M113 democratic processes is of course a severe reason for 29 The army gets new armoured concern, but concern about hacking into computer systems transport vehicles should run deeper. DANISH DEFENCE INDUSTRY Today a vast number of computer systems runs and 30 “Be patient and go local” controls crucial infrastructure in every country in the GROUND BASED AIR DEFENCE world. If it is possible for unauthorized persons to get 32 Army to receive mobile ground based access into computers interfering with political processes, air defence system it is possible to break into and interfere with computer systems operating vital infrastructures, like transport systems, telecom and communication systems, hospital Coverphoto: and healthcare, water and power supply and in worst The Norwegian army will purchase ground based air defence systems from Kongsberg. case, police and defence systems. The photo displays test firing with AMRAAM We must recognize that the knowledge of how to missiles in Vidsel test range in northern Sweden. Photo: Torbjørn Kjosvold/FMS break into our computer systems is out there. So far, we have every reason to believe that this knowledge is concentrated within government agencies in some countries. And so far, the use of this knowledge has been focused on political processes, technology and business sensitive information etc. But we are not in control of this knowledge, and this knowledge can easily be spread to people and groups that have a far more threatening agenda than influencing political processes or gaining business sensitive information. At some point, we will see that terror groups will hit us through internet and computer technology. And inevitably, this will lead to people getting killed.

MILITÆRTEKNIKK 1/2017 1 SUBMARINES FOR NORWAY GERMANY TO BE PARTNER FOR NEW SUBMARINES TO NORWAY

In early February this year the Norwegian Government The Norwegian Ministry of decided on Germany as strategic partner for new submarines. Defence has practised equal treatment of the suppliers and their nations. The The partnership is based on a German-Norwegian common same amount of time and effort has been purchase and lifetime management agreement on identical, spent towards France and Germany, and new submarines. the activities towards both have been balanced. It has been clearly communicat- ed on all levels that it is the totality of the he decision involves a broad capabilities and are of great significance offers that will be the determining factor. and long-term Navy-to-Navy co for our ability to protect Norway’s mari- Both France and Germany offer excellent Toperation encompassing sub time interests. It is important that we submarines that meet Norwegian needs, marines and other naval capabilities. The have found a strategic partner that we can and both nations have been given good cooperation will include the purchase build a broad and long lasting cooperation opportunities to come up with a total offer of identical submarines and cooperation with. This lays a good foundation for the on new submarines and cooperation. on training, exercises, spare parts, main long-term relations we need to maintain a Norway will now enter into final tenance and lifetime management of the credible submarine capability in the future. negotiations with German authorities. new submarines. The submarines will be Submarine cooperation with Germany When a government-to-government agree- based on the 212-design already in service will ensure that Norway gets the sub ment is in place, a German-Norwegian in Germany and Italy. The cooperation also marines we require, and at the same time negotiation towards the German sub includes cooperation between Norwegian contributing to Smart defence and more marine supplier thyssenkrupp Marine and German industry. efficient defence materiel cooperation in Systems (tkMS) will commence. tkMS – Submarines are amongst the NATO, says the Minister of Defence Ine is the largest producer of conventional Norwegian Armed Forces’ most important Eriksen Søreide. submarines in Western Europe. The

2 MILITÆRTEKNIKK 1/2017 SUBMARINES FOR NORWAY shipyard has extensive experience with building advanced submarines and a large DCNS DISAPPOINTED production capability. The plan is to sign a common In a press release, DCNS states that the company takes contract for new submarines in 2019. This note of the choice of Norway to interrupt the compe will enable delivery of new submarines from the mid-2020’s to 2030. This time- titive process before its conclusion in order to choose line ensures a continuous Norwegian an alternative solution in the framework of a joint inter submarine capability as the Ula-class sub governmental procurement with another European country. marines reach their end of life and enter the decommissioning stage. e regret this sovereign decision French Navy as well as its Norwegian – The submarines Norway and Weven if we respect it. We remain and French industrial partners. They Germany will procure, ensure a sub convinced that our offer was superior, in accompanied and supported the Group marine service for the future. Norway has particular in the anti-submarine warfare to build up this solid and top-level an evolutionary approach to new sub area, crucial for operations and patrols in technological and industrial offer which marines, and will base the procurement the High North. meets the Royal Norwegian Navy’s on an existing submarine design. This way We remain at Norway’s disposal ambitions. we avoid an extensive development project to re-engage the discussion, especially DCNS’ future conventional with the risks and costs this would involve. if the cooperation planned with the submarine programmes will benefit from In addition, together with Germany, we German Government would not reach excellent work and the Scorpene teams’ will get a larger scale in the production, an agreement. mobilization to precisely meet the Royal says the Minister of Defence. DCNS thanks the departments Norwegian Navy’s requirements, with Independent of this decision, the of the Defence Minister and the very ambitious target costs. work to establish further cooperation with other nations continue in order to achieve even greater synergies and economies of scale. Norway has for several years worked closely towards the Netherlands and Poland to create a broad submarine co LITHIUM IRON BATTERIES operation. This work will continue. AS AN ALTERNATIVE

A German Type 212 submarine. Norway and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems offers Lithium Iron Germany have agreed to sign a common contract for six identical submarines based on the Type batteries for the new Norwegian submarines, as an 212 design. Norway will purchase four of the sub optional alternative to traditional lead acid batteries. marines, and Germany two. Photo: tkMS he lithium iron phosphate (LiFe- discharged more that 80%; in fact, most TPO4) battery, also called LFP lead acid batteries are recommended not battery is a type of lithium-ion battery. to exceed 50% depth of discharge. LFP batteries have somewhat lower But despite all benefits of energy density (the amount of energy Lithium ion batteries compared to lead stored per unit volume or mass) than acid batteries, the lead acid batteries are the more common lithium cobalt oxide significantly more safe. We have all read (LiCoO2) battery found in consumer the stories of smart phones with lithium electronics. But compared to other Ion batteries catching fire onairplanes. Lithium-ion batteries, the LFP battery A similar battery fire in a several are inherently safer, and this if of course hundred kilos battery package on board a crucial characteristic for a battery a submerged submarine, would of planned for use in a submarine. course be a total disaster. This is why Compared to a traditional lead all submarines today are equipped with acid battery a lithium ion battery offers traditional lead acid batteries. But by several benefits. Most important is offering an alternative battery package perhaps that a Lithium-ion battery is for the Norwegian submarines, based one-third the weight of a similar capacity on LFP batteries, thyssenkrupp Marine lead acid battery, and a Lithium ion Systems are taking a step into the battery can be recharged 5000 times or future, coming up with an alternative more, compared to 400-500 times for a that offers many of the huge benefits lead acid battery. In addition, a lithium of the Lithium-ion batteries, while Ion battery can be discharged 100%, still retaining an acceptable level of while a lead acid battery should never be safety.

MILITÆRTEKNIKK 1/2017 3 SUBMARINES FOR NORWAY Marine Systems Proven Solutions. For Norway. Super-silent, long endurance submarines made in Germany.

Test firing of the NSM. Besides the Norwegian Navy, the NSM missile has been sold to Poland and Malaysia. Photo: Kongsberg

NAVAL STRIKE MISSILES FOR 10 BILLION NOK Only a few days after the news broke on the Norwegian The navy also has five corvettes of decision to go for Germany as strategic collaboration the Braunschweig class, and is planning to double the number of these corvettes. partner for the supply of future Norwegian submarines, The current five Braunschweig the Norwegian Government issues a press release concerning class ships, however, are equipped with an agreement for the sale of NSM to the German Navy. 4 pcs RBS 15 Mk3 sea target missile, supplied by the Swedish Saab and the German Diehl, and planning until now has ccording to the release, Germany will take delivery of more than 300 of these called for the five new Braunschweig class has confirmed its intentions to missiles. corvettes to be similarly equipped with Abuy missiles from the Norwegian The question may be raised as RBS 15, probably incremented to Mk4 defence industry. to whether the German Navy has a need when this is available. – Germany is planning to procure a for this many missiles. Given the premise Even the four frigates of the notable number of missiles for its navy. This that the Navy’s will be equipped with type F125 Baden-Württemberg class are opens huge possibilities for Norwegian the NSM’s, the German Navy currently planned for RBS15 Mk4 armament, but industry, for Kongsberg as well as for operates three destroyers of the Sachsen as an interim stopgap solution until this Norwegian sub-suppliers. It is important class, and four frigates of the Branden- missile is ready, the ships will be armed to secure the technological lead held by burg class, while four frigates of the type with 8 pcs RGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship Norwegian missile technology, and we will F125 Baden-Württemberg class are under missiles. over the years ahead, co-operating closely delivery towards 2020 as replacements for If the German Navy upholds their with Germany, develop the Norwegian the Bremen class. plans to keep and procure more of the NSM missile further against future threats, Furthermore, the German Navy RBS15 missile, the relevant recipients for said Minister of Defence, Ms. Ine Eriksen has plans to procure four multi-mission the NSM will be only the three destroyers Søreide. frigates. These frigates are designated of the Sachsen class, the four Brandenburg Experience counts. Germany declared its willingness to “Mehrzweckkampfschiff 180” (MKS 180), class frigates plus the four (or six) vessels of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is one of the world’s leading naval system providers. Our submarines, enter into an extensive cooperation around and the first vessel of the class is planned the future MKS180 class. Should the Navy naval surface vessels and maritime defence equipment is known for superior technological excellence, the Norwegian NSM missile at the time to enter operations in 2023. The original on the other hand discard all RBS15 missiles reliability and longevity. With over 100 years of submarine experience and cutting-edge technologies when the agreement was made. The value number of multi-purpose MKS180 vessels in favour of the NSM, the number of (including mission-proven, fuel cell based air-independent propulsion systems), we have provided high- of future NSM sales to Germany alone may was six, but budget reasons reduced this relevant vessels will be 25 according to what ly capable, stealthy submarines to over 20 customer navies operating in the world’s seven oceans. reach a figure of 10 billion NOK, or just to four. The option remains to raise the is known about German Navy planning Our engagement is not constrained to technological and developmental issues, but is founded on over one billion euros. number to six at a later time, however. today. Even so, 300 missiles spread among long-lasting co-operations with navies, procurement offices and industrial partners. Adding up the numbers, this means 25 vessels still means a substantial number Many missiles for a small navy? that the German Navy as it looks today for each ship. A volume of 1 billion euros’ See the benchmark for conventional submarines at: www.thyssenkrupp-marinesystems.no In the event that Germany does purchase will have some 15 vessels of the destroyer/ worth of NSM missiles will inevitably mean NSM missiles to the tune of 10 billion frigate size that can be likely candidates for that a large number of missiles would be NOK, this means that the German Navy NSM armament. purchased to go straight into storage.

4 MILITÆRTEKNIKK 1/2017 Marine Systems Proven Solutions. For Norway. Super-silent, long endurance submarines made in Germany.

Experience counts. thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is one of the world’s leading naval system providers. Our submarines, naval surface vessels and maritime defence equipment is known for superior technological excellence, reliability and longevity. With over 100 years of submarine experience and cutting-edge technologies (including mission-proven, fuel cell based air-independent propulsion systems), we have provided highly capable, stealthy submarines to over 20 customer navies operating in the world’s seven oceans. Our engagement is not constrained to technological and developmental issues, but is founded on long-lasting co-operations with navies, procurement offices and industrial partners. See the benchmark for conventional submarines at: www.thyssenkrupp-marinesystems.no SUBMARINES FOR NORWAY KONGSBERG EXPECTANT TO THE SUPPLY POSSIBILITIES FOR NEW SUBMARINES The Kongsberg Group regards the selection of German and has remained a world leader in combat submarines of the “212” class as a point in their favour. direction systems for submarines over a period of close to 50 years. The systems The procurement of four such vessels will be the biggest have been under continuing development defence contract since the F-35 fighters. But the exact and modernising up to the latest version, procurement value will not be clear until the Government designated MSI-90U MK2. In 2017, this submits an investment proposition this spring, emphasises combat control system is in use on submarines in Norway, Germany, Italy, South the Minister of Defence, Ms Ine Eriksen Søreide. Korea, the Netherlands and Indonesia. Why should it be used again on the Text: Tor Husby an effective combat direction system. Due to upcoming Norwegian submarines, and how our competence and experience, we are effective is the Kongsberg system in relation to arlier assessments of the total expecting important delivery assignments to other systems on the market? investment cost including weapons, the new submarine class. It is also a Norwegian - In their time, submarine systems Edocks, training and maintenance requirement that the procurement of the have been ever more highly developed to will amount to more than 30 billion NOK, four submarines should be re flected in the avoid detection, while at the same time or 3.3 bn EUR. Current planning calls for form of industry contracts, says Director of wishing to detect other submarines as the new submarines to be phased in from Communications, Ronny Lie. early as possible. All over Norway there are the year 2026, while the old submarines of A binding Industry Agreement is extensive submarine environments – within the “ULA” class will be successively phased supposed to be in place before it is time fisheries, oil and gas, scientificresearch, out of the structure from 2028. to sign the contract for the submarine and not least within defence. Norway - We are centrally positioned for purchase in 2019. has a history of several hundred years the delivery of systems for command and of spending vast resources in detecting, control, navigation, sonar and tactical 50 years of development finding and mapping submerged items communication. When we integrate all of Together with a number of Norwegian sub- in a difficult littoral terrain. This amassed this in one complete package, this amounts to contractors, Kongsberg has been supplying competence has led to a highly advanced

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submarine combat system which uses TEAMING UP FOR SUBMARINES analyses of available sensor information to provide a situation image of the conditions KONGSBERG, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems their clients. The agreement has a potential surrounding a submarine superior to any and Atlas Elektronik have signed a compre- for more than NOK 15 billion for Kongsberg other current system. hensive teaming agreement for submarines. in the next decades and comes in addition to As part of this agreement, the partners will the announced 10 billion Naval Strike Missile The best on the market establish a new company based in Norway. (NSM) contract with the German navy. Shares in the joint venture will be part- A number of countries have selected the owned by both the Norwegian and German -The new company will not only partner for Norwegian submarine combat system, partners. The newly founded company will the joint Norwegian- German submarines following several practical comparisons be responsible, among other things, for the contract, but also the exclusive partner for where it has stood out as the best. It was development, production and maintenance all future submarines built by thyssenkrupp quite a natural thing that this competence of combat systems, weapon control systems, Marine Systems, says Dr. Rolf Wirtz, CEO should be carried through to the new effectors, sensors and sonar systems. This of Atlas Elektronik, adding that the joint Norwegian submarines, that are to be built will enable all three partners to jointly offer venture company will also be looking into the full range of services and products to opportunities outside the submarine business. in Germany. Are we looking towards new techno logical breakthroughs in this field? - In the new Norwegian submarine generation, a lot will be based on familiar off-the-shelf technology. New solutions may appear in some areas, but what this can entail remains to be seen during the phase towards the possible contract signature in 2019, replies Johannes Namstad Dobson, Group Communication Manager for the Kongsberg Group. Underwater technology is inci- dentally one of the areas of technological competence within the national defence From left: Eirik Lie, President Kongsberg Defence Systems, Dr. Peter Feldhaus, CEO of thyssenkrupp Marine industry that are defined as part of Systems and Dr. Rolf Wirtz, CEO of Atlas Elektronik. Photo: MilitærTeknikk Norway’s substantial security interests.

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KNM “Maud” at the shipyard in South Korea, mid-July 2016. Sea launch was on June 4, 2016, and equipping and test preparations are going on. The vessel is in the final stage of the outfitting and equipping phase, and all technical gear is in place. Cable laying and connecting of equipment is entering the final phase. Outfitting of cabins, crew quarters, mess rooms, galleys and hospital is well under way, while a good deal of work remains here. Photo: NDMA

Delivery of the new logistics NM “Maud” is being built at has suffered from two fires, explains and support vessel for the the Daewoo Shipbuilding & information advisor Simen Rudi of the Norwegian Navy, KNM “Maud”, KMarine Engineering (DSME) Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency shipyard, and the ship will be replacing (NDMA). has been delayed. Currently the KNM “Tyr” and KNM “Valkyrien”, both – The contract with DSME has been under construction in South of whom were phased out in the summer entered into at fixed cost andnegotiated Korea, the vessel was origi- of 2015. specification. The yard isresponsible nally scheduled for delivery – The postponement is mainly for the entire delivery, including design, related to the yard’s difficult financial projecting, building and test. This means in September 2016, but this situation, which has caused delays in that the financial risk in the event ofdelays has now been postponed until design, procurement (subcontracting) is unilaterally placed with DSME. The the autumn of 2017. and production. On top of this, the yard building contract contains regulations that

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Length overall: 183 m LOAD CAPACITY: CONTRACTOR: Beam: 25.9 m Diesel (F76): > 7000 tons Daewoo Shipbuilding & Design draught: 8.62 m Helicopter fuel (F44): > 300 tons Marine Engineering (DSME) Max displacement: ~ 27,500 tons Provisions: > 30 tons British Maritime Technology (BMT) Speed: >18 knots More than 40 units of 20 foot containers Two main propulsion engines @ 7500kW Smaller vessels NORWEGIAN SUB-SUPPLIERS: (Wärtsilä) Vehicles Norwegian providers have deliveries within Two diesel generators @ 3170kW (Wärtsilä) More than 200 tons of ammunition several of the vessel’s systems. Among these Two bow thrusters @ 1000kW (Wärtsilä) 2 units NH-90 helicopters are: Steering machines and deck machinery Propulsion type: Diesel hybrid (CODLOD) (has helipad and hangar) (Rolls Royce), rescue craft and parts of Two “dual abeam” RAS rigs for transfer of Medical capacity (up to 48 patients) the rescue system (Maritime Partner and fuel at sea (Rexroth) Hyperbaric chamber for divers Vestdavit), galley (Norrøna), trash incinerator 25 tons’ heave-compensated deck crane system (TeamTec), and navigation system (Pellegrini) MILESTONES: (Valmarine). Fire Sea Protector remote controlled Contract Award: 28 June 2013 weapons platforms (Kongsberg) Steel Cut: 22 May 2015 Core crew: 43 persons Launch: Conducted June 4, 2016 Supplementary crew: 116 persons Delivery: In the course of 2017

8 MILITÆRTEKNIKK 1/2017 KNM MAUD should indemnify the Defence Materiel OFFSET BUYING Agency against costs of delay – including The industrial collaboration agreement intentions to involve Norwegian defence for example increased costs due to with the DSME, entered into in June 2013, industry in Korean defence materiel as prolonged conclusion of contract. specifies a commitment to 100 % industrial part of the plan. Further to this, the DSME The risk of currency fluctuations, cooperation with Norway, amounting to had wished to bring Norwegian industry along as a sub-supplier into other defence on the other hand, is carried by the 100 % “offset” of the total contract value of 235 MUSD. This commitment will be subject materiel markets, where DSME saw future Defence Materiel Agency. The contract is in to change according to the contract value contract opportunities. This has taken USD, and dependent on the exchange rate for the duration of the agreement. more time than expected, and planned development, delays can have either effect materiel programmes in other defence Per the last revision, DSME has complied markets have been hit by similar delays. – cost increase or reduction. with just under 10 % of its commitment by The operational consequences for the end of 2015, while performances done in The Defence Materiel Agency is working the Navy will be the delayed phasing in of 2016 will not be reported until spring 2017. on several alternatives with the DSME, this important logistics capability, intended aimed at jointly securing good defence- DSME has experienced some challenges related projects. The running dialogue with among other things to offer the Navy’s to its performance relative to the plan. Korean officials is also operating smoothly. vessels – and the frigates in particular – the Among other aspects, DSME had express possibility of receiving fuel and supplies at sea. In the meanwhile, the Navy will be more dependent on land-based logistics and support from other vessels in the force. The crews are fully occupied with training and preparations for taking delivery. The Defence Materiel Agency with support from the Navy keeps a construction office at the shipyard, to perform all inspections during the building period, says Rudi, adding that for this procurement, very little equipment will be provided from Artist’s impression of KNM “Maud”. The primary task of KNM “Maud” will be to provide reinforcements the Defence Materiel Agency. Nonetheless, of fuel, provisions and equipment for naval vessels that form the Norwegian Task Group (NorTG), with a there are several Norwegian sub-suppliers view to extending the operative endurance of the strength at sea. Among her secondary tasks will be assertion to the Korean shipyard. of sovereignty, support to other military units, civilian support, search & rescue (SAR), humanitarian operations, and the participation in network-based defence. Ill. NDMA

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Norge har valgt Tyskland som strategisk samarbeidspartner for neste generasjons samme gjelder eventuelle andre ubåt. Tyskland har, i følge en pressemelding fra Forsvarsdepartementet, bekreftet avtaler om leveranser av forsvars at de vil anskaffe missiler fra norsk industri. KONGSBERG, thyssenkrupp Marine materiell fra norsk industri til Tysk Systems og Atlas Elektronik har undertegnet en avtale om å etablere et norsk land som skal skje innenfor rammen joint venture som skal være en eksklusiv leverandør av kampsystemer til tkMS samarbeidet. sine ubåter. Erfaringene bl.a. fra fregatt prosjektet viser med all tydelighet Mer enn to år før det er planlagt å griper om seg. Så langt er ingen Avtaleverket i sin helhet må at det som ikke er forpliktet når inngå kontrakt om leveranser av kontrakter inngått og ingen for være juridisk forpliktende i det anskaffelseskontrakten signeres er ubåter til Sjøforsvaret og få uker pliktende myndighetsavtaler signert øyeblikket det inngås kontrakt om beheftet med stor risiko i forhold til etter at nyheten om at Norge skal og eventuelt ratifisert. Selv om anskaffelse av ubåter. Det inne realisering. samarbeide med Tyskland om forutsetningene for et vellykket sam bærer bl.a. at eventuelle forbehold Derfor blir det viktig at ubåter ble kjent, posisjonerer norsk arbeid sjelden har vært bedre på til om parlamentarisk behandling stortingsbehandlingen av ubåt og tysk industri seg for utvikling og svarende tidspunkt i forberedelsene av myndighetsavtalene må være anskaffelsen, som er planlagt å produksjon av så langt til sammen til en stor forsvarsanskaffelse, er ryddet av veien før det inngås skje før sommeren, gir et tydelig seks ubåter, fire til Norge og to til det derfor all grunn til å minne om kontrakt, slik at når Norge forplikter mandat som slår fast at ovennevnte Tyskland. Sjelden, om noen gang at det fortsatt gjenstår krevende for seg til å anskaffe fire ubåter er også prinsipper skal legges til grunn. tidligere i forbindelse med en stor handlinger, der mange utfordringer Tyskland juridisk forpliktet til både å Det innebærer bl.a. å slå fast at forsvarsanskaffelse fra utlandet, har må håndteres, før det kan inngås anskaffe to ubåter og til å anskaffe det er forutsetning for å inngå det lyktes å få på plass rammene kontrakter om anskaffelse av ubåter. missiler fra norsk industri. Videre må kontrakt om kjøp av ubåter at alle for et fremtidig samarbeid så lenge I dette ligger en risiko, men også be industrisamarbeidsavtalen mellom avtaler, myndighet-til-myndighet, i forkant av at det inngås en for tydelige muligheter. Forsvarsdepartementet og tkMS myndighet-til-industri og industri- pliktende kontrakt. Det er et godt Erfaringene bl.a. fra anskaf være signert før kontrakt inngås. til–industri, som skal inngås innen utgangspunkt for å sikre at den felsen av ULA-klasse ubåtene på Avtalene mellom norsk og tysk for rammen av det norsk-tyske kommende anskaffelsen av nye 1980-tallet og fregattene sent på industri om leveranser til hverandre samarbeidet om anskaffelse av ubåter også blir en suksess for norsk 90-tallet, tilsier at noen enkle prin må tilsvarende være utformet slik ubåter, skal tre i kraft og være > The best submarine for High North operations forsvarsindustri. sipper, som sikrer at potensialet at de senest blir juridisk bindene juridisk bindene senest fra det tids Det er lett å la seg rive med når som er identifisert faktisk kommer til på det tidspunktet kontrakt om an punktet Norge forplikter seg til å > More than sea-proven, backed by a long experience in Artic milliardene sitter løst og euforien realisering, bør legges til grunn. skaffelse av ubåter signeres. Det anskaffe ubåter. > Ensuring Norwegian technology wide access to international market P.O. Box 5250 Majorstuen, Tel: + 47 23 08 80 00 E-mail: [email protected] NO- 0303 Oslo. NORWAY Telefax: + 47 23 08 80 18 Internet: www.fsi.no For more information visit www.dcnsgroup.com

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PROGRAM CONFERENCE AIR SYSTEMS

The first program conference this year was held in the middle of February, drawing almost 70 attendees. This also marks the tenth season of program conferences, with an increased interest.

or the Air Force, there are P8 Poseidon; major tasks to be faced in Norway’s new maritime -Ftimes ahead, Col. Torgeir patrol aircraft Berg, station chief of the LST said in Last year, the Norwegian Govern- his opening statement. ment made a decision to procure - First and foremost, there is P8 Poseidon aircraft, and the invest- the introduction of the F-35 fighter ment decision was approved by the aircraft, with arrival of the firstaircraft Norwegian Stortinget just before being planned for November of this Christmas. year. With the F-35 we are getting a - From some quarters, it has fifth-generation fighter aircraft. This been maintained that the current fact alone is not all that essential in fleet of P3 Orion aircraft can still and of itself; the important thing is keep flying for a long time, says that equipped with the new planes Per Magne Bjørnsletten from the the Air Force can take on fifth- Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency. generation operations. This also But the main downfall of the Orion For the Air Force, there are many demanding and exciting tasks means that the Air Force will need to planes does not concern the aircraft to be faced in times ahead, says Col. Torgeir Berg. Photo: MilitærTeknikk learn to master and exploit the huge themselves, but rather the sensor capabilities inherent in the F-35. To side, and in particular sensors for do this, we must in parallel with the submarine detection. It is in this area procurement work on the develop- we can see difficulties in securing ment of new plans and concepts, as spare parts and upgrades over the well as develop new competences, coming years, not least with the US in order to really get the maximum Navy in the process of phasing out its leverage out of the new planes. own anti-submarine Orion planes. - At the same time as the The purchase will be handled as introduction of the F-35, there is a a complete procurement comprising number of other systems entering both aircraft, torpedoes and support service with the Air Force, continues systems. With respect to spare parts Berg, and mentions helicopters, air and training, the plan is to connect defence and P-8 surveillance aircraft with the US Navy for the first few among others. years. Further to the introduction of For the operational phase, we new systems and materiel, the Air have been looking at the possibility Force is also facing major changes of British co-operation, but this in the shape of shutting down air is by no means clarified yet, says bases and moving of personnel. Bjørnsletten, adding that if all goes And these things are we expected to according to plan, the planes will be The P8 will provide us with increased anti-submarine capacity push through while at the same time delivered in 2023 for full operational over the P3, in terms of sensor capacity as well as range and remaining operational 24/365, says status in 2024. endurance, says Per Magne Bjørnsletten of the NDMA. Berg in conclusion. Photo: MilitærTeknikk

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SEMINAR ON BUSINESS ETHICS AND ANTI-CORRUPTION

In the estimation of the World Bank, a total of some 1000 billion USD defence contracts at a slight is being spent on bribes in the world each year. The defence sector, with disadvantage. massive projects and complex contracts, is at particular risk of exposure The requirements in the CIDS standard is based on to this problem. And the defence contractors have their own responsi- common European standards bility to evaluate risk, and to have in place adequate systems to prevent for the defence industry, and corruption effectively. When FSi held a seminar on business ethics, the same requirements will more than 60 delegates took part, eager to share experiences and gain be entered as an appendix to the Procurement Regulations further insights into an area that continues to gain in importance. for the Defence, also known as Anskaffelsesreglementet for he National Armaments that we hold our employees to tegrity and good governance Forsvaret, or the ARF. Director, Morten Tiller, a higher standard of ethics than in the defence and security - Norway has for some Texplained his experience their simply managing to stay spheres. time been setting the pace both on a mod-driven prosess on out of jail. In 2014, the CIDS was tasked internally in NATO and inter anti-corruption i the Norwegian The most important lesson by the Ministry of Defence with nationally when it comes to Defence procurement sector, I learnt was that everyone in an establishing terms to prevent fighting corruption, and we will some ten years ago. organisation needs to develop a corruption among defence also for the years ahead be a - I learned a lot through strong ethical “gut reaction”. We suppliers. The CIDS has gone driving force in this effort, says this process, and we picked up achieve this through having good on to develop a standard which Tiller, adding that one of the a few bruises, but as a whole, systems in place, with continued potential suppliers are invited to issues where we have dedicated I am proud that we raised this focus on training, practice and acknowledge and adopt. a lot of effort is for good issue. We conducted pretty heightened awareness. - It is quite a voluntary governance and high ethics to thorough investigations in this thing for businesses to re become a competitive tool for regard, and for the most part, CIDS, Centre for cognize this standard, while we the industry. matters were all clean and Integrity in the will be asking businesses who Mette Sørfonden, director for above board, but this was not Defence sector decline to adopt the standard the Norwegian Defence Materiel always the case. We also took The Centre for Integrity in the to explain precisely why this is Agency, elaborated in her open- near-enough constant flak from Defence Sector (CIDS) was a problem for them. And, says ing statement on the Trans political groups, who held that established in 2012 on the Tiller with poorly concealed parency International’s defini- we were exaggerating matters initiative of the Norwegian irony, the businesses that tion of corruption: “Corruption out of proportion, and that we Ministry of Defence. decline to adopt the standard is the abuse of entrusted power should wait for a legal convic- The centre seeks to promote will probably find that they for private gain” tion. To these, I will just reply and enhance professional in are starting the competition on - Even though we have seen a few judgements on corruption in Norway during recent years, we lack precise knowledge on the depth and width of the corruption problem in Norway. Financial Crime says the cases that are brought to trial are merely the tip of the iceberg, and I really wish we had more facts on the extent, the amounts, the players et cetera. Sørfonden emphasised the significance of being able to spot possible dilemmas that may arise in a busy everyday business climate, and that training and reflection areimportant means for heightened awareness in the organisations. Sørfonden also noted that the Defence Materiel Agency has received valuable help from CIDS and the internal National Armaments director Morten Tiller (left) and Mette Sørfonden, director for the Norwegian Defence Materiel audit department of the Defence Agency. Photo: MilitærTeknikk in this work.

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In closing, Sørfonden violent extremism, organised were involved in some 90 concluded that for the future, crime, and violations against the percent of the corruption cases the Defence Materiel Agency civilian population. concerning export contracts. will expect all it suppliers to We are quick to think that Some companies choose to have measures and systems corruption is only associated avoid the use of agents, while in place for the fight against with more or less” shady” other companies maintain that corruption. companies, and for the most there are some markets where Andy Watson from Trans- part, this holds true. But we are doing business without using parency international manages a regrettably also seeing large, local agents just cannot be done. team that is looking into corrup- well-renowned international Regardless of your view on tion in the arms and weapons companies getting involved this issue, it must be conceded trade, in the defence industry as with corruption, explains that agents represent one of the well as in the public sector. Watson, citing the example most serious risk factors for - Corruption in the defence of Rolls Royce, who recently any company wishing to avoid industry could carry dramatic had to admit to paying several involvement in a corruption Andy Watson from Transparency implications with it, above and millions of pounds in bribes in matter. International. beyond the purely financial many countries. And according This may be due to several Photo: MilitærTeknikk consequences, said Watson in to a British Court of Law, these aspects. Often, the company has his opening statement. bribes have been approved by failed to conduct adequate Due Corruption may result high-ranking officials of the Diligence on the agent, while that the Armed Forces will organisation. at the same time having weak own employees, and that some get inferior materiel, which contractual controls over an agents are hired on intensively would lessen the operative ef- Agents, the high-risk agent. Furthermore, the agent result-oriented contracts, often ficiency. Also, corruption may factor will often lack the same level of no cure, no pay contacts, which in some countries undermine In 2013, US Government training in ethical awareness and will render the agent financially the national stability, and con agencies calculated that third- compliance as what is taken for exposed should the company tribute to the establishing of party agents or go-betweens granted among the company’s fail to prevail in the contest.

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FSi SMB CORPORATE PRESENTATION: HISTORY Electronicon AS (ELC) was established in 1969 in the wake of a contract to provide maintenance work for the ELECTRONICON AS Oslo class frigates. Over the subsequent years, ELC became a service partner for the ELC operates on three main arenas: Project collaboration with main Defence in the areas of radar suppliers, projects around supply of own-developed products, and and communication radio, later to be supplemented with sonar service/maintenance assignments. and navigation systems. ELC was also one of three As a spin-off, this has resulted in ELC now businesses doing overhaul being able to provide navigation sensor simulators work on electronics systems and test equipment for digital interfaces. (sonar, radar and communica- ELC has also established itself as developer tions radio) on German-made submarines in the 1980/90’s. wn products lie mainly within the of replacement electronics and modules for Towards the end of the 1980’s integration of navigation systems; systems that are hard to keep operational due and well into the 90’s, ELC Onavigation Integration with NIU to shortage of spares and general obsolescence. was gradually more involved (Navigation Interface Unit) as the main system. ELC currently holds several contracts in the in projects such as related to NIU can handle a large number of sensors and obsolescence field, with the Defence itself as well upgrades to the Oslo class frigates and reconditioning of the data users. Data formats can be adapted to user as with defence suppliers. Kobben class submarines. requirements, and can be sent by LAN. NIU As a partner and subcontractor to other In the early 2000’s, ELC started offers the option for the customer to configure defence businesses, ELC provides components own development work, in how navigation data are distributed and and sub-systems, as well as services related to particular in the area of distri- otherwise managed. integration on board e.g. navy vessels. bution of navigation data.

FACTS

Owners: Family owned via the holding company Telecal AS. Number of employees: 13, most of whom are engineers and technicians. Location: In Bergen, close to the Haakonsvern naval base. Defence market involvement: Several defence contracts, mainly with the Navy. Sub-supplier to several defence suppliers. Navigation Interface Unit developed by Electronicon AS This unit is an example on obsolescence engineering. These FSi membership: provides powerful Data Distribution of navigational units were developed to replace an old non-maintainable Member of the FSi since or digital data; the picture shows the latest off-the-shelf unit. All mechanical, electrical and electronics were start-up. (Also a member of module, tested both for military and civilian environ developed without documentation by reverse engineering. the predecessor to the FSi) mental requirements. Active participant at program conferences and selected events General manager is a member of “Program Group Sea” Suggestions for the FSi’s SMB-committee: 1) Simplified regulations around Defence procurements from single suppliers (Form 5301) 2) Parts of the development funding in large projects should be dedicated to development assignments for sub-suppliers or SMB companies. Developed material should be the Electronicon AS has broad experience from working with Electronicon is located close to the Haakonsvern Navy sub-supplier or the SMB’s several radar systems as partner with OEMs. base, and has facilities for production/assembly and intellectual property. maintenance as well as offices, training and meeting space.

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– B u ll e t i n B o a r d f o r D e f e n c e , I nd u s t ry a nd T r a d e – NCAGE A5009 CONFORM TO THE QUALITY SYSTEM STANDARD AQAP 2110 and ISO 9001:2008

ISP rejection regarding export Maintenance of Underwater of one helicopter system for Weapon Systems demonstration flights in China Saab has signed a contract with up to a total value of SEK 236 the Swedish Defence Materiel million. The contract comes First North listed CybAero AB, take into account all relevant Administration (FMV) for under the terms of the Letter of which develops and manu aspects, including national product support and main Intent (LoI) between Saab and factures remote-controlled foreign and security policy as tenance of the Swedish Navy’s FMV that was announced on helicopter systems, October well as the intended end use underwater weapon systems. 9 June 2014. The LoI supports 21, 2016 applied to the ISP, and the risk of diversion. ISP The contract enables FMV the Swedish Armed Forces’ Swedish Inspectorate of rejects the application. to place orders for product underwater capabilities for the Strategic Products, for export The decision may not support and maintenance of period 2015-2024. authorization of demonstration be appealed under § 25 underwater weapon systems flight UAS in China. third paragraph of the Act during the period 2017-2019, The application concerns (2000: 1064) on control of one helicopter system and the dual-use and of technical assis- demonstration is addressed to tance. the Administration of Fishery ISP’s decision does not KONGSBERG to upgrade the and Fishing Supervision. affect the ongoing Factory Fridtjof Nansen class In the present case there is Acceptance Tests of three in ISP’s assessment grounds to systems with Jolly in China. Kongsberg Defence Systems KONGSBERG has supplied (KONGSBERG) has entered the anti-surface and anti-sub- into agreement with the marine warfare systems based Norwegian Defence Material on KONGSBERG`s Combat Updates Gripen lease Agency (NDMA) to update the Management System architecture agreement with Hungary Combat Management System and integrated with the Aegis and the Active Sonar System Combat System. KONGSBERG The Swedish Defence Material provide support to cope with of the Fridtjof Nansen class has conducted update and main- Administration (FMV) has up- the extended flight time. frigates. tenance activities regularly since dated an agreement to give The deal also requires FMV The contract value is 313 the class was introduced. This Hungary more flight time and to upgrade the Hungarian air- MNOK and will be delivered contract extends the lifetime of updated aircraft. craft to the latest version of the over four years. the systems. The additional agreement, JAS Gripen, the Version 20, signed to the lease agreement which Sweden currently uses. with Hungary for 14 Gripen Hungary initiated a ten-year PROTECTOR RWS with Switzerland C / D combat aircraft, gives finance lease with theSwedish Hungary 400 extra flight hours government on 14 JAS 39 KONGSBERG has signed new The PROTECTOR RWS per year, increasing from 1,600 Gripen in 2006. contracts for delivery of PRO protects military troops by to 2,000 hours. The agreement, which also TECTOR RWS to armasuisse for allowing the vehicle’s weapons As per the agreed terms, covers training and support, approximately MNOK 130. to be operated from a protected the Hungarian Gripens are to was renewed in 2012 and is The remote weapon system position inside the vehicle. fly until 2026 and Sweden will valid until March 2026. that will be delivered to As of today, PROTECTOR has Armasuisse is an updated con- been chosen by 18 nations and figuration with new advanced KONGSBERG is the world’s capabilities for new platforms. leading provider of remote “KONGSBERG has de- weapon systems. livered PROTECTOR remote weapon systems to Switzerland since 2007. This configuration is the result of a close co operation with the customer to develop the system for a new generation of platforms,” says Espen Henriksen, President of Photo: Saab Kongsberg Protech Systems. Photo: Kongsberg

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Patria AMV28A with Saab Expands Partnership with Kongsberg PROTECTOR Akaer in Brazil At IDEX Patria showcases the Kongsberg PROTECTOR Saab has acquired another 10 to the fuselage of the Gripen latest member of the Patria Medium Caliber Turret per cent of shares, reaching 25 NG fighter, even before Saab AMV product family - Patria (MCT-30) with Commander’s per cent of stakes, in Akaer, was down-selected for nego- AMV28A, where 28A stands for Independent Weapon Station one of the largest companies tiations to re-equip the Brazilian 28 tonnes GVW amphibious with 12,7 mm Machine Gun within development of aero- Air Force. Saab’s investment (sea-stage 3) vehicle. Patria and Javelin AT launcher. nautical projects in Brazil. In in Akaer began in May 2012, AMV28A is equipped with conjunction with the expansion when Saab made a convertible of the Saab-Akaer partnership, loan in shares, a contribution of Akaer acquires 100 per cent resources equivalent to 15 per of the shares of the Space and cent of Akaer. Saab’s stake in the Defense Division (E&D) of the company is hereby expanded to Brazilian optronic company 25 percent, and Akaer remains Opto Eletrônica S.A. independent, and controlled Saab and Akaer have been and managed by the Brazilian partners since 2008 and the founder and management. Brazilian company was con- Since 2012, Saab is part of tracted by Saab to develop parts Akaer’s Advisory Board.

Long range flight for Joint Strike Missile Photo: Patria The Joint Strike Missile (JSM) qualification program in 2018. has successfully completed a JSM will have operational capa- flight test in the United States. bilities enabling the F-35 to fight Raytheon to build Naval Strike The missile was launched from well-defended targets across Missile launchers in the US an Edwards Air Force-based long distances. The missile will F-16 over the Utah Test and be integrated on the F-35A but Raytheon Company (NYSE: partnership with Raytheon, and Training Range west of Salt Lake can also be integrated on other RTN) has received an the historic first production City. types of aircraft. KONGSBERG initial contract to produce contract for NSM in the US,” said The JSM is a strike capability and Raytheon are partnered Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Harald Ånnestad, Kongsberg designed for internal carriage to provide the JSM for US and launchers at its production Defence Systems president. on the F-35. The test demon- international customers. facility here. The deal ushers “Kongsberg is committed to strated safe separation from the “The test verified all in U.S. manufacturing of the continuing the evolution of aircraft performing a number of intended goals completing Nor wegian-developed weapon building and supporting NSM challenging flight manoeuvres, another milestone towards full system. Production will occur at in the US for the foreseeable long range while continuously integration on the F-35. The Raytheon’s Louisville, Kentucky future. This helps to create alternating speed and altitude, JSM program is on track to facility. high tech jobs and secures US unique capabilities for this class provide the war fighter a long Kongsberg Defence Systems sustainability of NSM”. of strike missiles. range precision strike anti-ship awarded the initial contract for With a range of more than The JSM is in develop- and land attack capability”, qualification units. The award 100 nautical miles, NSM is a ment for the Norwegian Armed says Eirik Lie, Acting President follows a July announcement long-range, anti-ship missile Forces and will complete the Kongsberg Defence Systems. that Raytheon will produce that provides superior strike NSM launchers in the U.S. The capability against land and company also plans to perform sea targets. Raytheon and final assembly, integration and Kongsberg believe NSM is an test of the Naval Strike Missile ideal solution for navies around at Raytheon’s Tucson, Arizona the globe and the best over- facility. the-horizon missile for the U.S. Raytheon already produces Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship. Close-in Weapon Systems The companies are also including Phalanx, SeaRAM, teamed on the development and Rolling Airframe Missile of the Joint Strike Missile and launchers in Louisville. National Advanced Surface-to- “This contract is an impor- Air Missile Systems also known tant next step in our long-term as NASAMS. Photo: Kongsberg

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Saab Has Received an Order for Saab Partners With Hindustan Carl-Gustaf Aeronautics Limited for Transfer Saab has received a contract The contract includes weapon of Technology for production and delivery systems of the Carl-Gustaf M3 of the man-portable weapon version. Saab subsidiary Saab Grintek of technology for in-country system Carl-Gustaf. The order The industry’s nature is Defence (SGD) and Hindustan maintenance of Saab’s Inte value is approx. MSEK 334 and such that depending on circum Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) grated Defensive Aids Suite deliveries will take place during stances concerning the product Avionics Division have signed (IDAS) system in India. 2017. The order will be booked and customer, further infor a contract to deliver transfer IDAS has been selected as in the fourth quarter 2016. mation regarding the customer of technology (ToT) between the electronic warfare (EW) will not be announced. South Africa and India. self-protection system for Announced at Aero India Indian Air Force and Indian 2017, the contract - valued Army Aviation Corps variants of Nammo signs Public Private Part- at ZAR112 million (USD8.5 the HAL Dhruv Advanced Light nership Agreement with US Navy million) - will see the transfer Helicopter. Nammo Energetics Indian ties, equipment and human re Head (NEIH) and the US Naval sources. Surface Warfare Center Indian “The Navy relies on IHEOD- Head Explosive Ordnance TD for a broad set of critical Disposal Technology Division energetic and EOD capabilities. (NSWC IHEODTD) located in Maintaining our readiness level Indian Head, Maryland signed requires a significant amount of today a Public Private Partner- resources that are increasingly ship Agreement (P3). difficult to realize in the current NEIH is a recently estab- fiscal environment” said NSWC lished company, 100% owned IHEODTD Technical Director IDAS self-protection system. Photo: Saab by Nammo Inc. Nammo Ashley Johnson. “Under this Energetics IH is an approved 30-year partnership, Nammo Special Security Agreement Energetics Indian Head will company and its principle capa address under-utilized capacity CAESAR for Denmark bilities will be to support the in our Cast Plant to manufacture The Danish MOD has version. The new CAESAR self- US Department of Defense with rocket motors and warheads. announced an order for 15 new propelled 155mm gun-howitzer supply of solid rocket motors, It will also provide us options CAESAR self-propelled 155mm installed on a Tatra T815 8X8 propulsion, tactical warheads to maintain the unique capa gun-howitzers, with an option truck chassis, that it makes it and demilitarization services of bilities needed for our Nation’s for 6 more. The CAESAR will possible to increase payload US munitions inventory. defense.” replace the ageing M109A3DK (30 tonnes/30 rounds) and is “The Public Private Partner “In addition to performing 155mm turreted self-propelled equipped with a brand new ship Agreement is a unique critical work for the nation’s howitzers currently in service in fully automated ammunition opportunity for Nammo to defense, Naval Surface Warfare the Danish army. loading system. CAESAR become part of the US National Center Indian Head con Denmark selected the new 8×8 has a more extensive Technology Industrial Base, tributes nearly $545 million 8X8 version with the automated range enabling it to propose says Morten Brandtzæg, CEO to Maryland’s economy,” said loading system and direct fire innovative, mobile, deployable of the Nammo Group, “our Maryland Commerce Secretary capability. They will become artillery, the fire power of which priority number one will be Mike Gill. “Nammo’s manu the first customer of thisstill remains unequalled. to create a sustainable and facturing facility will enhance highly com petitive operation at Indian Head’s capabilities, Indian Head with a strong focus as well as the installation’s on our core capabilities and economic impact on Maryland. competences - creating jobs in This is good news for our aero- Maryland”. space and defense industry, NEIH and NSWC IHEODTD for Indian Head and Charles will under the P3 Agreement be County, and for Maryland.” able to jointly conduct manu- Nammo is already present facturing operations. In order at seven locations in the US and to establish a state of the art this week’s Signing Ceremony is capability modeled after current the kick off for location number Nammo operations, Nammo eight which makes the US one will make a significant finan- of the most important home The CAESAR 8X8 self-propelled 155mm gun-howitzer developed by Nexter cial capital investment in facili- market for the Nammo Group. Group Photo: Nexter Group

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Last MLU 2 Patria orders life-cycle upgraded Hornet Diamond trainer aircraft

On 9 December 2016, the last Patria performed the MLU Patria has purchased five training craft will be used for basic and F/A-18 Hornet multi-role fighter 2 upgrade on all of the Air aircraft and two flight training instrument training, while the to be upgraded to Mid-Life Up- Force’s 62 F/A-18 Hornet simulators from the Austrian twin-engine DA42 will be used grade 2 was handed over to the fighters in 2012–2016. Patria manufacturer Diamond Aircraft for multi-engine training. Finnish Air Force by Patria. also performed the first system Industries GmbH. The purchase The first flight training The MLU 2 upgrade per- upgrade (MLU 1) on the Air consists of four single engine device will be delivered in April formed by Patria included hard- Force’s Hornet equipment in DA40 NG aircraft and one and the first DA40 NG aircraft ware and system installations 2006–2010 and took care of the DA42-VI multi-engine training in June 2017. The remaining and changes required by air-to- final assembly and testing of 57 aircraft. Two Flight Navigation fleet and the second simulator ground weaponry. The upgrade single-seat F-18 C models when and Procedures Trainers (FNPT will be delivered before the end was performed at Patria’s unit they were purchased. II) for DA42-VI aircraft are of August 2017 to Patria’s new sited in Halli, Jämsä. also included in the purchase. training center in Tampere- The fleet of single engine air- Pirkkala.

Finnish F-18 Hornet. Photo: Finnish Air Force Photo: Diamond Aircraft Industries

Patria Nemo Container introduced container. The container has carriers and naturally also from space for one hundred mortar the ground. For example, the Patria launched Patria Nemo conditioning. In addition to an bombs. It has a crew of three: container’s versatile mobility Container - the world’s first 120 access hatch, the container has two loaders and a gunner, who enables coastal jaeger platoons mm mortar system integrated an escape hatch. also acts as the commander of to relocate this independent with a container. Patria Nemo The customer can select the unit. The key benefit of the firing unit during a mission. Container includes all the NBC (Nuclear, Biological and Patria Nemo Container is its This is also an excellent solution equipment required by a mortar Chemical) filtration systems,easy mobility, which is unique for protecting military bases. unit in a single package. It is as well as the desired ballis- to mortar systems of this caliber. The container can also be delivered with everything that tic protection, made either of The container can be easily purchased as a separate unit a mortar unit needs: protection steel plates or ceramic armour. moved into a firing position without the weapon system, in for the crew, the weapon and High-durability steel plating on a high-speed boat, a ship which case the customer can ammunition. The container 8 to 10mm thick adds around or on a truck; the container make cost-effective use of its has its own power unit and air three tons to the weight of the can also fire from any of these existing Nemo equipment.

Photo: Patria Photo: Patria

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RBS 70 Simulators for Lithuania UMS SKELDAR for Indonesia Saab has received an order for The Lithuanian Armed Europe’s UAV (Unmanned SKELDAR, the only heavy fuel RBS 70 simulators from the Lith- Forces have been an RBS 70 Aerial Vehicle) provider, UMS UAV platform in its class. uanian Armed Forces. Deliveries customer since 2004 SKELDAR, has completed The MoD of Indonesia will take place during 2018. The Saab portfolio of short- delivery and acceptance tests deployed the SKELDAR V-200 The new RBS 70 simulator range, ground-based air defence for Indonesia of the SKELDAR as part of performance and will allow to train a potential missile systems includes the RBS V-200 VTOL (Vertical Take-Off acceptance tests during Q4 missile operator to engage the 70 and the latest version, RBS and Landing) UAV. The deal 2016, paving the way for the most difficult targets. The PC- 70 NG. The RBS 70 system has is the world’s first delivery of procurement and pilot training based simulator has a large an impressive track-record with in the country. Indonesia has number of flight paths, and the more than 1,600 launchers and the world’s second longest instructor can create any aerial over 17,000 missiles delivered to coastlines and the tests and threat situation with various nineteen countries. patrol evaluations confirmed kind of targets. the multi-payload and low footprint of the SKELDAR V-200 across land and navy Saab signs submarine and applications. surface ship MoU with Polish UMS SKELDAR is a joint venture between UMS AERO Armaments Group Group and Saab and is Europe’s Saab announces it has signed a “Saab sees the Polish mar- only provider of both rotary and Skeldar Photo: Saab Memorandum of Understanding ket as very important and aims fixed wing platforms. (MoU) with Polska Grupa at developing an even stronger Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), the biggest partnership. We share the same defence company in Poland. The security challenges in the Baltic Supacat and Rheinmetall document foresees the develop- Sea and together we can work ment of close cooperation be- to deepen defence projects part- partner to deliver military tween Saab and PGZ in the plan- nership and offer an unbeatable vehicles to Dutch Army ning and delivery of Polish naval industrial offering to the Polish programs, including surface ship end customer,” explains Gunnar Supacat has partnered with Supacat said that RMMV and submarine construction Wieslander”, head of Saab Koc- Rheinmetall MAN Military NL is currently in the process of for the Polish Navy and export kums. Vehicles Netherlands (RMMV producing Boxer 8×8 wheeled customers. The Polish Armed forces are NL) to deliver 12kN air assault armoured vehicles for the Dutch Earlier this year Saab and currently seeking to develop (AASLT) and 12kN light-weight Army at the local facility in Ede, PGZ signed a letter of intent modern defence capabilities protected vehicles for the Royal Netherlands. to cooperate within a range through 15 priority modernisa- Netherlands Army. The Royal Netherlands of projects related to Poland’s tion programs. Importantly these The agreement has been Army comprises various units defence modernisation in the include plans for the purchase of signed in support of the Defence- based in barracks across the naval, air and land domains. modern submarines and surface wide Wheeled Vehicle Replace- country and abroad. PGZ is a leading manufacturer of ships to boost the potential of ment (DVOW) programme. These units are said to equipment for the Polish defence the Polish Navy. Under the agreed terms, protect national borders and forces and will play a key role in Saab is currently building RMMV NL will be responsible offer support after emergencies, Polish defence projects. the first A26 submarine for for producing the vehicles such as natural disasters. “I am convinced that the co- the Swedish Navy as well as designed by Supacat. operation between Polska Grupa working on half time moderni- Zbrojeniowa and Saab will be sation of existing submarines. beneficial both for our partner The product portfolio includes and for the Polish Navy. Ensur- surface and sub-surface vessels ing Polish security, also at sea, is as well as a host of solutions one of the most important tasks and equipment to match naval for PGZ arising from the Tech- needs. nical Modernisation Plan. The Saab is present in Poland signing of this agreement opens with Sea Giraffe radars and the door for the Polish defence RBS15 Mk 3 missiles for the and shipbuilding industries to FAC Orkan vessels, Double a wide range of technological Eagle for the mine hunting ship, cooperation, while for the Pol- Kormoran II, as well as solutions ish Navy, it is an opportunity to for the Special Forces. Saab has procure the most modern ships”, a wide portfolio, suited to fulfil said Arkadiusz Siwko, CEO of the requirements of major Polish The Dutch Army will receive 500 12kN AASLT vehicles and 900 12kN Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa. defence procurement projects. light-weight protected vehicles. Photo: Supacat

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Italian Navy’s seventh Navistar wins two US Army FREMM frigate contracts totalling $475m for MRAP vehicles Fincantieri has launched the Federico Martinengo will be new Federico Martinengo capable of a maximum speed Navistar Defense has secured 54ft turn radius and an increased frégate européen multi-mission above 27k, and will be able to two foreign military contracts, payload, Navistar stated. (FREMM) frigate for the Italian offer accommodation for 200 totalling more than $475m, In addition, the vehicle’s V- Navy at its Riva Trigoso ship- crew members. from the US Army Contracting shaped hull has been designed yard in Genoa, Italy. The Italian Navy previously Command for mine-resistant am- to deflect IED blasts away from Federico Martinengo is took delivery of the Carlo bush protected (MRAP) vehicles. the vehicle. the seventh of the ten frigates Bergamini and Virginio Fasan The first contract requires the As part of the second con- Fincantieri is currently building FREMM vessels in 2013, the company to produce and support tract, Navistar will reset, upgrade for the navy within the frame- Carlo Margottini in 2014, the 40 MaxxPro Dash DXM MRAP and support 1,085 long wheel work of an Italo-French co Carabiniere in 2015 and the vehicles for Pakistan. base MaxxPro MRAP Excess De- operation programme. Alpino in 2016. Powered by an International fense Article vehicles for the UAE. The 144m-long multi The ninth and tenth vessels MaxxForce D9.3I6 diesel engine, Work under the contracts purpose frigate is slated for de are scheduled for delivery MaxxPro Dash DXM is said to will be performed at the livery early next year, and features after 2020 under the Italian be a lighter, smaller and more company’s assembly plant in a beam of 19.7m. It will have a programme. mobile variant of the MaxxPro West Point, Mississippi, US. full load displacement capability Orizzonte Sistemi Navali MRAP family. Delivery for Pakistan is ex- of approximately 6,700t. (51% Fincantieri, 49% Fin The Dash DXM has Hendrick- pected to be completed later this The FREMM vessels were de- meccanica) acts as the prime son independent suspension, year, with plans to complete the veloped to replace the Maestrale contractor for Italy in the greater manoeuvrability, a tight delivery to the UAE next year. and Lupo-class vessels, and also initiative, while Armaris (DCNS feature a high degree of flexibility + Thales) is the prime con tractor and have the capability of operat- for France. ing in every tactical situation.

More RBS 70s for Brazil The Brazilian Army has The RBS 70 system is contracted Saab to supply RBS already in service with the 70 very short-range air defence Brazilian Army and was part system (VSHORAD). of the protection of the 2016 Valued at SEK105m summer Olympics in Rio de ($11.65m), the contract covers Janeiro, Brazil, Saab stated. A US Army MaxxPro vehicle Photo: US Army/Navistar delivery of an undisclosed Deliveries under the con- number of RBS 70 man-portable tract are expected to begin this launchers. year and continue through to Other equipment to be next year. Saab Receives Order for NLAW supplied under the contract Saab said that its portfolio Defence and security company system, load the weapon and included training simulators, of short-range ground-based air Saab has received an order complete a lock-on before night vision equipment, multi- defence missile systems com- for deliveries of the anti- launch. spectral camouflage and associ- prises RBS 70 and the further tank weapon system NLAW. The industry’s nature is ated equipment for the weapon’s enhanced RBS 70 NG. Deliveries will take place during such that depending on circum operators and maintainers. The RBS 70 NG system is 2016 and 2017. stances concerning the product capable of destroying targets The NLAW system com- and customer, further infor within a maximum distance bines the simplicity of light mation regarding the customer of 8,000m and an altitude of anti-armour weapons with will not be announced. 5,000m. the advantages of heavy, NLAW (Next generation With all-target capabilities, crew-operated guided missile Light Anti-tank Weapon) is a the system can launch missiles systems. With NLAW, a single shoulder-launched, anti-tank in complex areas, such as urban soldier can destroy a heavily missile system that attacks the terrains, and can be operated protected modern Main Battle tank from above. The system is at day or night in all weather Tank (MBT) with one shot. The originally developed for Sweden conditions. soldier can within and beyond and Great Britain and it meets To date, 19 countries have the normal dismounted combat the requirements for a modern procured more than 1,600 RBS range, immediately upon target anti-tank weapon system in Soldiers operating the RBS 70 very short-range air defence system. 70 systems, including more detection, regardless of attitude, international operations as well Photo: Saab than 18,000 missiles. without having to mount the as national defence.

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India conducts test launch of Brah- KONGSBERG to upgrade the Mos missile with extended range ULA-class submarines

India has conducted a test launch can fly at a speed of 2.8 Mach Kongsberg Defence Systems will include electronics and of the BrahMos supersonic cruise and carry a conventional war- (KONGSBERG) has entered functionality for handling the missile from the Integrated Test head weighing up to 300kg. into agreement with the Nor submarines torpedoes. This up- Range at Chandipur off the coast It is said to have three times wegian Defence Materiel Agency grade program will contribute of Odisha, India. more velocity, a three to four (NDMA Naval Systems) to up- to keep the ULA-class opera- Conducted on 11 March, times larger seeker range, and grade part of the main weapon tional until the New Generation the trial validated the missile’s nine times more kinetic energy system of the Norwegian ULA- Submarines are introduced. ability to hit enemy targets more when compared to existing sub- class submarines. The contract “KONGSBERG is pleased than 400km away. sonic cruise missiles. value is 220 MNOK and will be to be part of the update pro- The missile was test-fired BrahMos is said to have an delivered over four years. gram ensuring the ULA-class from a mobile autonomous identical configuration for land, KONGSBERG has sup- operational capability until the launcher during the trial, which sea and sub-sea platforms, and plied the Combat System to the New Generation Sub marines met all mission parameters. uses a transport canister to ULA-class and has conducted arrives”, says Eirik Lie, President The land-attack version of transport, store and launch the several upgrade programs over (Act.), Kongsberg Defence the supersonic cruise missile missiles. the last years which now also Systems.

USAF’s KC-135 conducts first air Helicopter agreement for refuelling with Romania’s F-16 KONGSBERG The US Air Force (USAF) has The USAF’s 100th Air Re Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace ed co-operation confirmed by completed the first air-to-air fueling Wing (ARW) has helped AS (KONGSBERG) and Leonardo the signing of today’s agreements refuelling mission between the Romanian Air Force to get today signed a set of agreements represent potential revenues of a KC-135 Stratotanker and certified to receive fuel from all related to Maintenance, Repair about EUR 300 million over the a Romanian Air Force F-16 US KC-135s. and Overhaul (MRO) of dynamic next 30 years for KONGSBERG. Fighting Falcon aircraft. The 100th ARW, based at components (including various Key elements of the agree- Royal Air Force Mildenhall, sent gear boxes) for the NH-90 and ments are related to the establish a 14-person crew and a KC-135 the AW101 helicopters. ment of advanced test equipment, to Romania in support of the With the signing of these including a Multi-Purpose Test mission. agreements, KONGSBERG will Bench, which will enable full func- Prior to the latest mission, provide the MRO of dynamic tional testing of gear boxes for dif- the Romanian Air Force F-16 components for a fleet of over ferent helicopter types at KONGS- has refuelled from an Italian 100 designated helicopters flying BERG’s facilities in Norway. Airbus A330. in Norway, Sweden, Finland, In December 2013, Leonardo The 100th ARW is the only Denmark and Canada. signed a contract with the A Romanian Air Force F-16 Fighting US air refuelling unit in the Leonardo Helicopters (for- Norwegian Ministry of Justice Falcon makes contact with a US Air European and African theatre. merly AgustaWestland) and and Public Security for the Force KC-135 Stratotanker for the The Romanian Air Force KONGSBERG have maintained supply of 16 (plus an option for 6 first time. Photo: US Air Force / Kate Thornton currently operates a fleet of 12 a solid business relationship for more) AW101 search and rescue F-16s bought from Portugal. more than 30 years. The extend- helicopters (SAR).

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MILITÆRTEKNIKK 1/2017 23 COAST GUARD VESSELS

The Norwegian coast guard vessels of the Nordkapp class (KV Nordkapp, KV Andenes, KV Senja) are about to be phased out. By the time the new replacements are in place, the trusty old vessels will have reached a service life of 40 years. The photo displays one of the Coast Guards new NH 90 helicopters coming in for landing on KV Senja. Photo: FMS NORWAY TO BUY THREE NEW COAST GUARD SHIPS

In the time leading up to 2024, the Norwegian Coast Guard period is expected to be 2019 to 2024, with delivery of the first vessel in the series will be procuring three new vessels to replace the Nordkapp being planned for 2022. class vessels of today. The Government would prefer that the ships were built in Norway. Made in Norway Five Norwegian shipbuilders have been pre-qualified, and have received RFI’s for he project comprises the procure- must have the ability to collaborate with the building of the vessels. The five yards ment of three helicopter-carrying, and provide support to both civilian and are: Tice-reinforced ships. The project is military units. Size and design have not • Westcon Yards AS currently in the offer invitation and sub- been subject to specification, while a • Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted AS mittal stage, and firm contract negotiations reference design has been drawn up to • Havyard Ship Technology AS are expected to commence in the spring. A meet requirements for volume, deck area • Kleven Maritime AS list of functional and specific requirements and seaworthiness. • Vard Langsten AS to satisfy the needs of the Coast Guard It will be up to the shipyards has been drawn up, and made available themselves to make up a design proposal A sixth contender, Ulstein Verft AS to relevant parties. These requirements and make their offer for the construction was also pre-qualified, but has later with- include, among many, seagoing properties, of the ships. The project will be up for drawn from the bidding contest. strength, stability, helicopter capacity, parliamentary treatment in the spring of Even though the EEC Agreement’s ice-negotiating properties, sensors and 2018, and the contract is expected to be Article 123 states that even defence communications capability. The vessels awarded soon after this. The construction material should be subject to open bid-

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Art impression of the new Norwegian Coast Guard vessels. Ill. by the Ministry of Defence ding throughout the EU/EEC domain, the Agreement’s Article 123, says Birgitte For Norway, it is essential to maintain Norwegian government has declared its Frisch of the Norwegian Ministry of national competence and capacity for the intention that the boats be built in Norway. Defence, and holds that the contract building, equipping and maintenance of – We regard this procurement should be restricted to Norwegian this type of vessel, not least with a view to to come under the exception to the EEC industry for reasons of national security. preparedness in general.

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MILITÆRTEKNIKK 1/2017 25 MINE HUNTING UNMANNED MINE HUNTING AT SEA IN PREPARATION

Mine hunters at sea will in a few years be completely unrecognisable relative to the mine-sweepers currently performing this risky job. The future, as defined by the maritime expertise of the Defence Research Establishment, will be both unmanned, and by extension, safer. And the start of the new era has already had its sea launch, in the shape of the 11 meters long “Odin”, Christened last August by the Norwegian Minister of Defence, Ms Ine Eriksen Søreide. The vessel enters operations from 2018.

Text and photo: Tor Husby communications with the AUV and the support vessel. When the HUGIN he “Odin” carries for now the detects mines by way of synthetic designation of USV (Unmanned aperture sonar, the USV will render them Surface Vessel). When it has harmless using single-use weapons, T Research Supervisor Morten Nakjem, FFI matured into autonomy, it will be an developed by KDA. The Odin will also AUSV. These abbreviations will be with be towing a so-called Influence Sweep us for the foreseeable future. The “Odin” over the minefield while the sweep can carry a load of 3 tons, and will exert simulates various vessel signatures so that A new Era a pulling power of 2000 kgs. The first mines that construe a threat are set off. – I believe the “Odin” to mark the task of the USV will be to carry the From the perimeter of the mine-ridden start of a new era where we deploy un- auto nomous underwater vehicle HUGIN area, the support vessel controls the entire manned autonomous systems, said the De- into the scene of operations, keeping operation. fence Minister at the Christening ceremony.

The “Odin” USV (Unmanned Surface Vessel). Photo: FFI

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Search Identification Demolition

Mine hunting scenario. Ill. FFI

The “Odin” was constructed realisation of the future mine clearing that the SAS technology will be a vital by Helgeland Plast at a cost of some 5 concept. This effort is also a part of the component in mine hunting over times million Norwegian kroner (450 KEUR). Long-term Plan for the Armed Forces, as ahead, says Nakjem. The Defence Research Establishment FFI approved by the Stortinget last autumn. – HUGIN can accomplish an has procured the “Odin” as a research astonishing lot of tasks, says Commander vessel, with a view to development and Fresh thinking Per Arne Bakkeli, chief of the Mine War- testing of future countermeasures against - An extra inducement to fresh thinking fare section at KNM Tordenskjold. Until sea mines. The FFI has no firm plans is the fact that Norway holds the lead in today, the Navy has only had a single unit to build more USV’s at this time. The various technological aspects with regards in operation. In current preparation are Ministry of Defence, however, is working to unmanned vessels. Mine hunting is to contracts to supply five more. on a conceptual solution for maritim mine the Navy what the Engineering Corps is counter-measures. The use of USV will be to the Army. It’s all about having control Huge consequences a vital aspect of a future concept, says at sea. Sea mines have been pivotal for the For the navy, the consequences of the new Research Supervisor Morten Nakjem of outcome of many a maritime conflict. It mine hunting concept will be profound. the FFI. is our estimate that around one million Both the mine hunters of the “Oksøy” Until further notice, the “Odin” sea mines are stockpiled globally, and that class and the old mine sweepers of the will be kept under remote control, before there are more than 300 different types “Alta” class will be gone after 2025, having the FFI scientists and the NAVY take their designed to be set off by distinct and reached the final end of their service life giant strides into the autonomous age. different vessel signatures. Some mines span. The total Norwegian fleet of these On sketches by the Defence Research may be “dormant” for long periods, and two classes comprises five vessels.Norway Establishment, the new system is portrayed hard to detect. What is more, the under- is by no means alone in this technical as swarms of angry little USV’s and AUV’s water topography is often of a demand- revolt. Some ten nations (including in close collaboration on the task. ing type. For this reason, flexibility in Germany, France, Great Britain, Belgium, The future system will not just be counter-measures is required, such as the the Netherlands to name but a few) are less costly than the old. It also protects hull-mounted sonar on the mine clearing in a similar situation to Norway, and are the personnel against obvious hazards. hunters, mine divers, and the Norwegian preparing for a re-structuring of their mine The researchers and the Navy are coming submersible AUV named HUGIN, which clearing weaponry. Many of these will up on the period of definition, loosely entered the system in 2004. It is based on in all likelihood be co-operating on the expected to last for a couple of years (2018 synthetic aperture sonar (SAS), developed procurements. A key issue will not least be to 2020). “Not until about 2025” is the in a joint effort between the FFI and the national development of the techno current guesstimate on the date for actual Kongsberg Maritime. FFI is convinced logy.

MILITÆRTEKNIKK 1/2017 27 CBRN IN-MISSION DECONTAMINATION

BX24 used on a protection suit. Both BX24 and BX60/2 are safe in contact with human skin. Photo: Cristanini

Rescue vehicles, military vehicles and equipment can be contaminated with both chemical and biological agents during an operation, while the vehicles and equipment are still in urgent demand. This raises the need for a quick decontaminations/detoxification of the vehicles or equipment while still on site.

or any kind of rescue vehicle, the gives the operators the tools for a quick need for decontamination will be de contamination/detoxification of the Fa natural process if the vehicle has inside of the vehicle or the rescue equip- been in contact with chemical agents from ment on site during missions, or before a gas leakage, toxic smoke from fire, or the living the site after the end of missions. car has been used for transporting rescue A typical scenario might be The kit for in-operation decontamination and personnel with polluted protection suits etc. decontaminations/detoxification of the detoxification of car interiors, personnel protection suits, tools and equipment. Cristanini expects both But the inside of rescue vehicle or seats in a rescue vehicle after bringing out a civilian and military market for the kit. rescue equipment, like stretchers, hand a group of evacuees, and before the vehicle Photo: Cristanini tools, medical equipment etc, may also be is sent back into theatre to pick up new exposed to biological contamination. This groups of evacuees. can typically be blood, vomit, urine etc The main part of the kit comprises of protection suits and equipment used from injured persons being evacuated by the two decontaminants, BX 24 and BX during the operations. the rescue vehicle or on a stretcher. 60/2, certified for both decontamination The rescue crew themselves The Italian company Cristanini of chemical agents and detoxification of can easily use the decontamination kit presents a simple decontamination kit biological material. inside the vehicle to achieve a quick de to counter both chemical and biological BX60/2 is for use on fabric, like contamination during an operation. When agents. The idea is that the kit can be car seats or cloths, while BX 24 will the operation is over, cars and other items stored in-vehicle, both military vehicles typical be used on smooth surfaces like get a final treatment by a specially designed and civilian vehicles like fire trucks, plastic car seats, floor mats or other vacuum machine working with steam at ambulances, police cars, or even rescue smooth surfaces of the car interior. The 140 degrees Celsius, with simultaneous helicopters or rescue boats. The kit kit can also be used for decontamination suctioning of liquids and solid residues.

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NORWEGIAN NEW ARMOURED TRANSPORT VEHICLES The Army is to get new armoured transport vehicles. The old, cised based on the conclusion of the land non-armoured vehicles will be phased out. The vehicles will power plan conclusions. Even if the starting point is be armoured and lengthened, to provide increased mobility, elderly M113 vehicles, they will after the protection and load capacity. modernising stand out as highly modern, with high on-road and off-road mobility, he existing Army vehicles, desig- bid between various suppliers. Further- with a high level of protection for this nated M548, are without armour, more, the Bjerkvik Technical Workshop class of vehicles. Among the tasks of the Tand have deficiencies in protection, (BTV) will play a key role in receiving armoured transport vehicles will be to mobility and load capacity. For this reason, elderly M113 vehicles from the Army, and ensure that the CV90 vehicles get necessary 18 ageing, armoured M113 vehicles are to preparing these for consignment to the supplies during off-road operations. be refurbished and lengthened into new provider that is eventually selected. BTV armoured transport vehicles carrying the will also be receivers of rebuilt vehicles designation of M113 F4. The vehicles from the provider, and will then perform will form a part of the Northern Brigade’s final installation of various equipment support system. before returning the materiel to The lengthened version that is the care of the Army. In now being built, is an important pre the first round, a suite requisite for the future conclusion of the of 18 vehicles are be- projects Combat Air Protection, Artillery ing rebuilt. Location Radar and Jamming Vehicles. All An option the vehicles are also to be prepared for the for a further 18 installation of a crane as well as a remote- vehicles will be controlled weapons station (RWS). negotiated into the The task of rebuilding the vehicles contract, and this will be performed following a competitive option may be exer-

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doing business in the US and cooperating with US partners. “BE PATIENT Hardy Truelsen said: “We see an increasing monopolism from some USA partners and suppliers concerning technical data in relation to product AND GO LOCAL” installations and especially after sales support and maintenance of the products.” Patience and political awareness are key to success on export Honeywell, Rockwell Collins, L3 Communications and Garmin are among markets. That is the experience from a variety of Danish the major US suppliers. defence companies. “Partner and supplier policies are also severely challenging for us and our By Andreas Krog The customized products are de- US partners’ joint success because many signed to meet a certain demand or niche customers can for several reasons not rely ow to achieve success on within the field of electronics, primarily on one single support source. The reasons export markets?” That was aimed at the aviation industry. However, can be political, technical and financial.” “Hthe underlying theme at the The Scandinavian Avionics Group also Danish Defence Annual Conference 2017 offers development programs for land Long and costly training in Aalborg in the beginning of February. mobile and maritime applications. It also challenging to recruit the right The two-day event is the largest, inter The company is headquartered at manpower in the US. national defence conference in Denmark Billund Airport in Jutland in the western “Technical, engineering and with almost 300 participants. part of Denmark, and also has subsidiaries certification staff with required qualifi- A number of different Danish in Norway, Sweden, Greece, Malaysia, cations are in limited supply, and often companies presented their experiences Czech Republic, Bahrain and India. subject to very long and costly training from a wide variety of markets. Scandinavian Avionics Group’s customer exercises, externally as well as internally,” base is geographically spread over all of Hardy Truelsen points out. All over Europe Europe, Africa, CIS, the Middle and Far Scandinavian Avionics Group’s One of the companies on the stage in East. business activities have not been influenced Aalborg was Scandinavian Avionics Group, dramatically by political changes over time, represented by the founder and CEO Increasing monopolism and Hardy Truelsen does not expect severe Hardy Truelsen. Ten percent of the revenues come from US changes in the near future either. Scandinavian Avionics Group make customers, and Scandinavian Avionics also fleet management control systems, ground have agreements and close cooperation Main Danish F-35 supplier radios for control towers, navigator and with leading US avionics manufacturers. Denmark’s by far largest defence industry guidance systems for ships, electronic flight The American market is important company, Terma, also got the opportunity bag solutions and UAV ID-transponder for a lot of Danish defence companies, and to address the conference. Terma has an systems. The company has done satcom is one of the first markets companies take annual revenue of around 1.4 bn. Danish and cockpit upgrades on board a number aim at entering. Hardy Truelsen however Kroner (200 million USD) and 43 percent of military aircraft and helicopters. identifies a number of challengesrelating to of the revenue comes from customers in North America. In North America, the company works closely with especially Lockheed Martin, as the main Danish supplier to the F-35 program. Terma also supplies parts and technology to Boeing, Gulfstream, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon and General Dynamics. Including the private companies, Terma also works closely together with the US Navy, US Air Force and Air National Guard.

Be patient and become local On the US Market, Terma often uses a business model where they deliver Danish know-how to a US prime contractor like Lockheed Martin. The prime contractor then installs Terma’s system on their platform like a fighter jet or transport aircraft Almost 300 people attended the Danish Defence Annual Conference 2017 in Aalborg in the beginning of and promote the product on the global February. Photo: Charlotte Dalqvist / Censec markets.

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Jørn Henrik Levy Rasmussen, and government organizations as well as account in a whole other way than in other Senior Vice President responsible for modern industry. markets. You also need to focus on the market development at Terma, points to The product portfolio ranges from security and the African business culture.” four key lessons with regards to entering professional and commercial radio series the US market: “Know your value pro to satellite and energy solutions, wireless Cluster for foreign defence position and be patient – it takes time to broadband infrastructure, control room industry get access. Prepare to understand American solutions and everything in between. The Danish companies were not the only ones regulations and framework. And finally; primary brand being sold by Danimex is speaking at the conference. The organisers invest in America and become local.” Motorola Solutions. had also invited Linda Thomson, president Terma has 1300 employees, of of Johnstown Area Regional Industries. which 1100 are employed in Denmark. Customers in Africa This is a public organisation, promoting Outside the Danish borders, Terma has Danimex is headquartered in Sønder- Johnstown in the western part of the offices in UK, the Netherlands, the United borg in the southern part of Denmark, state of Pennsylvania in the US as a good Arab Emirates, Germany, Belgium, India, with offices in the United Arab Emirates, place for Danish and Nordic countries to Singapore and four locations in the US. South Africa, Afghanistan and Kenya. The establish a foothold in North America. company however operates in Europe, The Johnstown region is working hard at Award winning distributor Africa, Middle East, Afghanistan and wher- getting to be a cluster for foreign defence Another speaker at the Danish Defence ever their customers takes them. industry companies in the USA. Annual Conference was Aage Terp, Senior A large part of the revenue comes The city of Johnstown has a pop Vice President responsible for Global from doing business with customers ulation of 20,000 while the region has Account Operations at Danimex Commu- in Africa including many NGO’s, relief a population of about 220,000. Linda nication. organisations and the Kenyan army. Thomson pointed to Johnstown’s close The Danish company is an award- Aage Terp pointed to the broad proximity to markets with 50 percent of winning distributor of radio communi challenges related to doing business in the US population located within an 800 cation solutions and equipment throughout Africa, where it matters little if you are a kilometers’ radius of Johnstown. The region the world, with over 30 years of experi- defence company or working within other has abundant natural resources, ample sub- ence within the communication industry. sectors. contractors for component manufacturing, Danimex does business with humanitarian “First of all you need to take the and easy access to major metropolitan areas organizations, NGO’s, defence, security political changes and challenges into including Washington D.C.

GERMANY TO BUY TRITON DRONE According to German MOD sources, Germany plans to buy high-altitude MQ-4C Triton unmanned surveillance planes built by U.S. company Northrop Grumman Corp for deliveries after 2025.

he new drones will replace the Germany wants to by Triton UAVs. The photo displays a US Navy Triton during trials. Euro Hawk program, which Photo: Northrop Grumman TGermany cancelled in May 2013 after it became clear that it could cost up had planned to buy five Euro Hawk aircraft Northrop developed the Triton, a to 600 million EUROS to get the system for 1.2 billion EUROS. marine-based variant of its initial Global approved for use in civil airspace. Experts do not expect to run into Hawk surveillance drone, for the U.S. The plan is to buy the first Triton any problems winning aviation approval Navy. Ministry sources said the aviation in 2025 and the other two the following for the new aircraft, which is launched approval for Triton would be less costly year. The UAVs will be equipped with Isis, a from land and is programmed to fly auton- because it was baked in from the start of SIGINT system that was mainly developed by omously as high as 60,000 feet to gather a the program. the Airbus /Hensoldt. Isis is capable of locating wide array of intelligence data. According to the German MOD, enemy airborne radar from a high altitude With the procurement of the the German Federal Aviation Admini or intercepting enemy communications. Tritons, the Bundeswehr wants to close a stration will have access to detailed It was not immediately clear how gap, which has existed since 2010, when results and documentation of the previous many planes the ministry would buy, or at the Breguet Atlantic manned aircraft was approval-process of the Triton in the U.S. what cost. Under the cancelled program, it taken out of service.

MILITÆRTEKNIKK 1/2017 31 GROUND BASED AIR DEFENCE

ARMY TO RECEIVE MOBILE GROUND BASED Last year, the Norwegian Defence conducted testing of the air defence system at the Vidsel AIR DEFENCE SYSTEM shooting range in Northern Sweden Photo: Torbjørn Kjosvold/FMS

The ability of the Norwegian Defence to protect military units from air attack is now being enhanced, through the Army’s acquisition of a Mobile Ground Based Air Defence System.

he system will provide protection The new acquisitions are primar- against airborne attack, in order ily short range capacity to be integrated Tto give Army units the greatest onto the Army’s modernised armoured possible freedom of movement. Since the transport vehicles. These units are to be beginning of the 2000’s, the Norwegian integrated with the firing control and The Army presented its new Ground Based Air Army has been without a ground based air communications solutions already in use Defence at the Akershus fortress this winter. Using a launcher installed on a Humvee vehicle affords defence system as such. with the Air Force. the air defence great mobility and agility. The Army Ground Based Air Defence Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace missiles are Amraam missiles from the American is a highly mobile, short-range air defence AS (KDA), suppliers of NASAMS to the Raytheon. Photo: Torbjørn Kjosvold/FMS system based on some existing elements in Air Force, will also be system supplier today’s structure in combination with the and total integrator for Ground Based Air The cost framework for the acquisition of some new elements. The Defence for the Army. The procurement is acquisition is 948 million NOK, or 90 system will reuse NASAMS’ command and therefore conducted as a direct buy with a MEUR, and deliveries will stretch from control and its unique network solutions. targeted request for proposal to KDA. 2018 to 2021.

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