Avalon 2019 Show Daily Tuesday February 26

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partnerships, and the development of new, was key to realising success for the SHOW Transforming RAAF. “As CAF, I have two main capability HIGHLIGHTS management responsibilities,” he said. airpower “First, I need to deliver an Air Force WELCOME to the big event with today which is part of a joint force something for everyone PAGE 4 that is capable of meeting the full through expectations of our government. DEBUT for a new aircraft with “Second, I have to design an Air Force for the future which is capable a flight of favourites PAGE 10 partnerships of prevailing in a rapidly changing strategic contest. DECISION pending on variant of “While there can be little doubt MQ-9 for RAAF PAGE 14 and about my apparent bias, when it comes to delivering preparedness now I think AUSTRALIA wins huge share the RAAF has consistently proven our The RAAF Chief of Air Force of F-35 MRO&U PAGE 16 innovation ‘Leo’ Davies: challenges for ability to generate airpower, create the present and the future. the required effects, and successfully WRITER: ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN contribute to all aspects of our BIZJET operators talk of positive continued security.” market outlook PAGES 8, 24 he RAAF’s Chief of Air Force, Delivering the opening remarks AIRMSHL Davies said although the AIRMSHL ‘Leo’ Davies has at the Defence & Industry Aerospace RAAF was currently mid-way through launched the next stage of the Conference on the sidelines of the the transition to a new airpower fleet, revolutionary Plan Jericho effort 2019 Avalon Airshow on February the it can’t simply expect to buy its way Tto transform the RAAF and wider ADF 25, AIRMSHL Davies said the into the 5th generation. into a 5th generation force. evaluation and consolidation of existing “The need to take a fresh CONTINUED PAGE 4

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 look is what provides us with the opportunity to think deeply about Welcome to the purpose and the nature of our partnerships, and to determine whether they also need to evolve in Avalon 2019 order to maximise our contribution,” he said. WRITER: JORDAN CHONG AIRMSHL Davies defined those partnerships as including rom advanced military hardware those organisations in research to corporate jets to the hundreds and development, in industry, of trade exhibitors, the 2019 other elements of the ADF, and Australian International international partner services. FAirshow and Aerospace and “If you ask me to explain why Defence Exposition has something selected partnerships is this year’s for everyone. theme, it’s because I know that Avalon has been transformed into the Air Force would not be able to a temporary tent city with massive realise the 5th generation potential exhibitor halls and a dedicated timeline,” he said. “To prevail in the conference precinct alongside a grass Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) alongside civilian aircraft, warbirds future, it will be essential to make airfield, aircraft park for visiting light and the Civil Aviation Safety and more. One particular highlight the most of what we have built with aircraft, and a heliport. Authority (CASA), which aims to will the Roulettes aerobatic team researchers, industry, and our joint Meanwhile, chalet row by the enhance aviation safety through showing off their new Pilatus PC-21s. and international partners. runway, which will continue to handle discussion and exploration of “The good news is we have a great a number of regular public transport a range of issues by experts from ircraft expected to be on the foundation in understanding that (PRT) flights amid the flying displays, all three organisations. Aground at Avalon included the working together is helping you.” will feature some of the biggest names Airshow organisers said 73 chief first F-35A Joint Strike Fighters AIRMSHL Davies also gave in aviation. of air force counterparts have been to be based in Australia, MRH-90 credit to the influence of commercial As the airshow’s official title invited to Avalon 2019, the most in Taipan maritime utility helicopters aerospace initiatives in assisting the suggests, the event, which runs from the history of the event. and CH-47F Chinooks.Having such RAAF to realise better results in today to Sunday March 3, is divided “Avalon means business, and a diverse lineup, from a major trade sustainment. into two parts. that means bringing the world to exhibition, an extensive conference “We have seen innovation from The trade and industry Australia and taking Australia to program and an entertainment civil aviation that’s allowed us to component is held over the first the world through high-quality spectacle at the one event makes optimise our sustaining, and to learn three and a half days before the delegations and guests who are Avalon stand out from other airshows. about impact on the environment,” doors are opened to the general here to see what Australian industry All branches of aviation are he said. public on Friday afternoon. had to offer,” Avalon 2019 chief represented during the week ahead, “We were able to approach For the trade days, Australian executive Ian Honnery said in from airsport to general aviation, the maintenance, and realise that small and medium enterprises a recent airshow newsletter. recreational aviation, regional some elements need not be done by (SMEs), keen to find a place in the “The number of high-level aviation and corporate aviation right Air Force and, in fact, we realised global aviation/aerospace supply Air Chiefs and industry players through to airlines, and the military. that some elements should not be chain, will show their wares in the reflects this. The event aims to reach out to all done by Air Force; all these new exhibition halls. More than 600 “A record number of Air Chiefs facets of the industry. arrangements giving us the flexibility exhibitors are expected. have been invited, adding another The 13th Avalon Airshow to create more uniformed expertise, In addition to the trade exhibition, dimension to Avalon 2019 as an held in 2017 had a total attendance to the warfighting edge and backup.” Avalon’s conference program has a international marketplace and the of 210,000 people, including He said the advantages of a number of symposiums, seminars ideal location for Australian industry 33,000 international delegates 5th generation Air Force won’t or forums on topics such as drones, to reach out to the world.” from 45 countries. just be realised by the capabilities space, aviation safety and defence On the public side of things, And the economic impact is provided by the new systems being science and technology. the highlight is the flying display significant, with the Victorian acquired, but will only be achieved One such forum is the inaugural with aircraft from the Army, Royal Government saying that, at the time, when the ADF uses an integrated FlySafe 2019, a partnership between Australian Navy (RAN) and Royal the 2017 airshow provided a $150 system-of-systems to create decisive, Airservices Australia, the Australian Australian Air Force (RAAF) million boost to the economy. debilitating, and unexpected warfighting effects.

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4 AVALON 2019 SHOW DAILY TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26 OPAL Growler set Interoperable. Independent. Agile. for next generation jamming WRITER: MAX BLENKIN

n any future conflict, electronic warfare (EW) is certain to feature prominently and Australia has an advanced capability in the RAAF’s IGrowler aircraft, which will improve even further with the rollout of Raytheon’s new jammer pod. Whether it is asymmetric warfare with insurgents or high end conflict with peer or near-peer adversaries, EW Air Marshal Leo Davies announced this next gen jammer mid-band Along with the next generation will absolutely be a bigger deal than the signing of a Memorandum of pod – high power which gives you jammer, the RAAF’s Super Hornet in past conflicts, says Raytheon EW Understanding (MOU) between long range operation but also the fleet could also benefit from another business lead Tom Quast. Australia and the US. ability to prosecute multiple threats program to update the Raytheon “Increasingly the electro-magnetic Raytheon’s next-generation jammer simultaneously,” Mr Quast said. ALE-50 towed missile decoys. spectrum is where the fight is taking will be showcased at the airshow, along “All that together, it really is a This is a last-ditch defensive place,” he said. with other Raytheon EW systems. transformational capability.” measure, released and towed behind “With the proliferation of systems that The next generation jammer is a Raytheon Australia Head of the aircraft, providing a more appealing operate in the electro-magnetic spectrum, central element of Project Air 5439 Campaigns Rod Equid said Growler target for an approaching missile. we see congestion, we see conflict – all Phase 6 enhancing Growler Airborne came to Australia with the legacy Mr Quast said there was a real the more reason why we have to get Electronic Attack Capability. jamming pod capability. resurgence of interest in decoys. more adept at how we manoeuvre in the That program has a nominal cost “Next generation jammer is “The US Navy and Air Force electro-magnetic space.” of $5-6 billion and a timeframe of scheduled (for delivery) ultimately in is looking at recapitalisation of Australia’s fleet of 11 Super Hornet 2016-2035. It will ensure Australian parallel with deliveries to the US Navy. the decoy product line. That is EA-18G Growler aircraft deliver an Growlers maintain full commonality We really will be more state-of-the-art fundamentally an end stage self-protect advanced EW capability, but it will with US aircraft. and that takes us to a place where we measure that we think is going to substantially improve once the legacy “It’s a very powerful system and are very contemporary or better from a continue. It is a very inexpensive way ALQ-99 jammer pod is replaced. there are some real innovations in capability point of view,” he said. to provide protection for frontline Although much updated, this pod was aircraft,” he said. first fielded in the Vietnam War. Then there’s Raytheon’s MALD The complete next-generation (miniature air-launched decoy), a jammer capability will eventually 1.7-metre wing span expendable comprise capabilities in three operating ‘Increasingly the electro-magnetic spectrum missile, able to operate as both a decoy bands – the low, mid and high bands and a jammer of hostile radar systems. of the electro-magnetic spectrum. is where the fight is taking place.’ “As the threats evolve, the decoys However, the mid-band is where most TOM QUAST will evolve as well,” he said. current threats reside. In 2014 Raytheon won the deal to develop this for the US Navy and its ALQ-249(V)1 will enter US and Australian service early next decade. “We take our lead from the (US) Navy and they tell us threats are proliferating across a lot of bands. Right now the mid-band is what’s prioritised for development and IAI's Real Time Combat Proven Operational Cloud Meet us at delivery. But I also know the Navy is AVALON working on expanding capabilities to address those other regimes. It’s an ever • Create seamless interoperability among diverse, multiple platforms CHALET S7 evolving picture,” Mr Quast said. • Deployed and proven on air, land & sea So important to the Australian • Real time dynamic joint battle picture Defence Force was this advanced • Empower customers to develop and introduce new capabilities independently capability that Australia contributed Australia’s 11-strong EA-18G Growler fleet is flown • Introduce new capabilities without affecting platform's avionics infrastructure A$250 million towards development by 6SQN based at RAAF Amberley. defence costs. In November 2017, RAAF Chief www.iai.co.il • [email protected] 6 AVALON 2019 SHOW DAILY TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26

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“We have not yet closed one deal but can carry people comfortably in a wide, In January, Dassault announced it we are getting very close to finalising tall and long cabin and you can get to had bought business aviation company Falcon 8X is a few deals in Australia for the 8X,” Europe one stop or to many places one Execujet’s worldwide maintenance, Jacob said. stop,” Jacob said. repair and overhaul (MRO) operations. “We have a lot of interest in our “The market reacted well.” The deal covered facilities in 42 back for the Falcon 8X and 7X and we hope to do The decision to launch the Falcon countries across the Asia Pacific, some deals within the next few weeks 6X came shortly after the company Oceania, the Middle East and Africa. and months in this very specific part of cancelled its 5X program in mid- In this part of the world, this included best of show the world.” December 2017 due to engine delays. Execujet’s base at Melbourne’s With a cabin length of 13 metres, From Sydney, the 6X’s 5,500nm range Essendon Airport, which offers MRO STRIKE the Falcon 8X is capable of flying eight opens up a swathe of the eastern Indian services under an Australian Civil and tell passengers and three crew 6,450nm at subcontinent and central/northern Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) a speed of 0.8 Mach. Further, the cabin China. From Perth, it means nonstop Certificate of Approval and New WRITER: JORDAN CHONG could be configured up to 30 different flights to the Gulf and a large proportion Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) ways, including the potential to install a of eastern Africa, as well as substantial approval. It is also a United States assault Falcon Asia Pacific shower in the lavatory. penetration into central Asia. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) president Jean Michel Jacob Dassault will have the Falcon 8X The cabin, at 1.98m high and Part 145 Repair Station. says he is heading to the 2019 at the airshow alongside a Falcon 2.58m wide, is designed to seat Execujet also conducts Australian International Airshow 2000LXS. up to 16 passengers in three separate maintenance work at its Sydney Dupbeat about the prospects for orders Meanwhile, Jacob said there lounge areas. and Perth facilities. from local customers. had been a strong response in the In October 2018, Dassault said Jacob said the deal would strengthen SEA In particular, Jacob is hoping to Asia Pacific to the company’s in- it had completed the preliminary Dassault’s MRO network and improve land a first order for the company’s development design and the customer experience of operators of flagship Falcon 8X. The 8X is the Falcon 6X entered the its aircraft. www.kongsberg.com newest member of the Falcon family (right), which detailed “We don’t want our customers of business jets and designed to was launched design phase to be disappointed. They need the enable nonstop flights such as Sydney- in February for the Falcon aircraft available; they need the aircraft Mumbai, Hong Kong-London or 2018. 6X, with first overhauled fast; they need to be Beijing-Los Angeles. “In South flight slated supported at any moment and that’s The aircraft entered service in East Asia, we for 2021. what counts most,” Jacob said. 2016 and was on display at the Avalon see people Jacob said “A happy customer might be a long- Airshow in 2017. And while there is yet having the program term customer.” & LAND to be an Australian customer for the a strong was Jacob said there were 12 Falcon Welcome to visit us: flagship business jet, Jacob said he was interest in the progressing business jets based in the South confident the first sale was not far away. cabin. You on schedule. Pacific region. Hall 2, Stand 2G29 8 Contracted by: Norway - Polen - Malaysia - Germany - United States AVALON 2019 SHOW DAILY TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26

PICTURES FROM AN EXHIBITION PHOTOS: MARK JESSOP Debut for a new aircraft and a new look WRITER: AUSTRALIAN AVIATION

he Roulettes team is scheduled to aircraft and make it a very easy aircraft include the new Pilatus PC-21 as to see from a long distance,” Chief part of its displays at this year’s of Air Force Air Marshal Leo Davies airshow. told Australian Aviation at the TThe PC-21 is scheduled to replace all launch of the new scheme in of the Roulette’s current Pilatus PC-9/As. Canberra last year. The Roulettes display is flown by “For the Roulettes, however, we qualified flying instructors (QFIs) from wanted something that was unique, the RAAF’s Central Flying School, so we spent a little bit of time going based at RAAF Base East Sale, Victoria. through colour schemes that were Roulette pilots fly with the team as a not totally dissimilar [to the current secondary duty, in addition to being Roulettes scheme], was able to be instructors at CFS. understood as red, white and blue, and The PC-21 sits at the centre of the to have the Roulette tail, but something Air Force’s new Pilot Training System, a little more, I’d say, edgy,” AIRMSHL being introduced under the AIR 5428 Davies said. project. Forty-nine were ordered, “The Roulettes are part of the Air Force complemented by seven flight training heritage. They’re part of what helps us simulators for RAAF Base East Sale display to Australians and international and 2FTS at RAAF Base Pearce, WA. guests that we have an Air Force that has a Under AIR 5428, the PC-21 is a high skill level,” CAF said. replacement for both the ageing PC- “Trying to keep them modern, 9/A, which has been in service since trying to keep them vibrant is really 1988, and the CT-4B Airtrainer, which important, so they’ve changed their has been used for flight screening and display over time, but now we’re basic training. transitioning to the PC-21 it’s a real As an integrated system, AIR 5428 opportunity. is designed to train all future RAAF, “And talking to the drivers … they’ve Royal Australian Navy and Australian all said the PC-21 brings with it some Army pilots. The project spans flight very different characteristics, a higher screening and all phases of pilot roll rate, more power, more speed. So training from basic flying training the Roulettes team is really excited at East Sale through to the advanced about how we design the new display flying training at 2FTS at Pearce. for PC-21.” Lockheed Martin is the prime On the issue of training, AIRMSHL contractor with responsibility Davies spoke of the growing global pilot for delivering AIR 5428 and is shortage and increasing competition for providing the ground-based training high-quality pilot training candidates. environment, with Pilatus providing the “We’re going to need to step up, and for aircraft and Hawker Pacific providing me that means we need higher quality maintenance support. candidates, we need more candidates, Along with a change of we need a higher graduation standard, Pilatus aircraft comes a change and we’re meeting that challenge with in colour scheme. the PC-21, AIR 5428, Lockheed Martin The Roulettes aircraft feature the and Pilatus, together with the Royal same basic red fuselage, white tail and Australian Air Force. blue underside scheme worn by the “It’s a winner I reckon.” 2FTS PC-21s but gain blue triangles on the fuselage and wings and the To hear more about the Roulettes’ transition from the trademark Roulettes ‘R’ and Southern PC-9 to the PC-21, listen to the Australian Aviation Cross tail markings. podcast Episode 15 involving Roulette #4 FLTLT Scott “There are two PC-21 schemes, Tavasci and Roulette #7 FLTLT Daniel Armstrong. one of them is somewhat of a retro australianaviation.com.au colour scheme with World War 2-style markings, and that will be the 2FTS bird, and that was to help students identify the top and bottom of the PC-9S FOR AUCTION: SEE PAGE 22

10 11 AVALON 2019 SHOW DAILY TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26 RAAF considering F-35: Mission ready for Australia. Litening AT pods with C-130J WRITER: ANDREW McLAUGHLIN

he RAAF is reportedly looking to integrate the Northrop Grumman AN/AAQ-28 Litening AT targeting and EO/IR pod with Tits fleet of 12 Lockheed-Martin C-130J Hercules airlifters. With the retirement of the F/A- 18A/B classic Hornet by 2022, the The RAAF C130J. Globally RAAF will have about 40 Litening there are several C130 AT pods in its inventory. The pods models which employ were acquired for the classic Hornet EO/IR pods. defence fleet in 2008 under the Project AIR 5376 Phase 2.4 element of the Hornet Upgrade Program (HUG) to replace the -protection systems, and new load overwatch for forces on the ground, In 2016 US Air National Guard AN/AAS-38 NITEHawk pod. clearances on the C-130J, that aircraft to ensure a designated landing or C-130Hs successfully integrated RAAF Hornets typically carry the is now fully committed to operationally extraction zone is clear of threats, to Litening pods on their outboard wing Litening pod on the Station 5 centreline supporting the Australian Army in geolocate targets of interest or precision pylons, meaning much of the non- or Station 6 shoulder pylons, depending more complex missions and tasks. airdrop locations, or to even provide recurring clearance and integration on the aircraft’s configuration. It is The addition of an EO/IR pod such fires support to off-board shooters. work has already been done for the understood the Litening AT performs as the Litening AT would enhance For peacetime missions, a high- combination. Late last year the RAAF particularly well in low visibility the C-130J’s ability to provide ISR performance EO/IR pod could provide activated the C-130J’s wing stations for conditions, a fact which anecdotally accurate imagery and data to support the first time, with the installation of has been proven in more than three the HADR or search and rescue roles. external fuel tanks. years of classic Hornet Operation Okra Globally, there are several There are few details about the missions in the Middle East from 2015 models of C-130 which employ EO/ timeframe of any possible EO/IR pod to 2018. The RAAF’s F/A-18F Super ‘Late last year the IR pods, with mounting positions integration work, nor what industry Hornets and EA-18G Growlers use the including an integrated ball turret elements would support the integration AN/ASQ-228 ATFLIR pod. RAAF activated the under the aircraft’s nose (AC/MC- activity. But it is likely Airbus as RAAF Following the retirement of the 130), an extension of the port main C-130J platform steward, Northrop RAAF’s C-130H and recent upgrades C130J’s wing stations undercarriage sponson (KC-130J), or Grumman as Litening AT OEM, and to the communications, operational on a pylon mounted on the rear side Lockheed Martin as C-130J OEM, will flight program, electronic warfare self for the first time.’ troop door (KC-130T). all have roles to play. Our work doesn’t end when an aircraft leaves the production line. We are partners for an aircraft’s life through field support, training and modernisation. From the C-130J to the F-35 and beyond, Lockheed when compared to the AIM-120D. The Martin Australia has the systems engineering and integration expertise required to sustain the advanced USAF funds next gen Cuda reportedly does not have a warhead, technology systems, products and services critical to delivering a capability edge to the Australian and instead must ‘hit-to-kill’ in order to Defence Force for generations to come. AAM demonstration damage or destroy its target. To this end, Learn more at lockheedmartin.com/australia. the missile has small thrusters in its nose WRITER: ANDREW McLAUGHLIN and tail sections to provide the necessary manoeuvrability. he USAF has allocated funding to a The radar-guided Cuda AAM is ™ flight demonstration program of a new about half the length of, and a similar Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours. Lockheed Martin-developed air-to-air diameter to, the AIM-120C/D AMRAAM, missile (AAM), the Cuda. and is designed to take up the same TThe flight tests will be conducted by amount of space as a small diameter the US Air Force Research Laboratory bomb (SDB), allowing up to six to be (AFRL), and will reportedly focus on carried in each of the two weapons bays range and terminal phase manoeuvrability of the F-35A/C.

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The General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper Block 5. Detect-and-avoid upgrade for UK Predator WRITER: ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN

he United Kingdom has reportedly contracted General Atomics to provide a detect-and-avoid capability to the fleet of MQ-9B Predator B/Sky Guardian Tarmed UASs it has on order. (Picture below). To be designated Protector RG Mk I in RAF service, the aircraft were originally ordered without the detect-and-avoid capability required for the aircraft to be certified to operate in controlled airspace. This is considered to be a key requirement for operation in the UK and Europe’s congested airspace under NATO STANAG 4671. Defence’s intent to acquire a fully can integrate a sense-and-avoid DefenseNews reported a UK Ministry of integrated and interoperable system radar so it can operate in controlled Defence ISTAR program officer as saying the Industry with Australia’s allies, primarily the airspace, and will use SATCOM for detect-and-avoid system will “become part of US and UK. launch, recovery and taxi. the program in the very near future”. While the announcement didn’t Importantly, key development The Protector will replace the similarly MQ-9B waits for define how many systems or air milestones of the RAF’s Protector configured General Atomics Reaper currently vehicles the RAAF will acquire, development program fall in service with the RAF, but which is not the 2016 Defence White Paper within the RAAF’s AIR 7003 certified to operate in UK airspace. The decision on had forecast a requirement for planned schedule. RAF ordered 16 Protectors in 2016, while 12 to16 systems. “MQ-9B certification is being US Defense Security Cooperation Agency It also remains to be seen pursued by the RAF, and GA-ASI (DSCA) has approved the acquisition of up RAAF MQ-9 which variant of the MQ-9 family expects that the work completed to 26 systems. When it enters service from the ADF will acquire: whether it by the UK/RAF will ensure a 2022, the system will become the world’s first will be the latest USAF-common certifiability baseline for MQ-9B certified remotely-piloted vehicle to operate in variant MQ-9A Reaper Block 5, or the is established to meet the schedule commercial non-segregated airspace. MQ-9B SkyGuardian which is on requirements of Air 7003,” DefenseNews also reports that BAE WRITER: ANDREW McLAUGHLIN order for the UK as the Protector said Ludwig. Systems has signed an MoU with the UK RG Mk1 (and was recently selected The GA-ASI-led Team MoD to support the development of a concept THE WARFIGHTERS’ ollowing the selection of the by Belgium), and which will be Reaper Australia has offered a of operations (CONOPS) for the Protector in General Atomics (GA-ASI)-led certified to operate in civilian- comprehensive Australian Industry UK airspace, and that MBDA and Raytheon Team Reaper Australia to fulfil controlled airspace. Capability (AIC) package, with UK have been contracted to integrate the CHOICE the Commonwealth’s Project “The decision on the variant original team members Cobham, Brimstone 3 air-to-surface missile and FAIR 7003 armed medium-range is expected around mid-2019,” CAE Australia, Raytheon, and Paveway 4 precision guided bomb respectively long-endurance (MALE) remotely Warren Ludwig, director of Flight Data Systems joined in late on the Protector air vehicle. • Trusted, multi-role and ready piloted systems requirement on international strategic development 2017 by TAE Aerospace, Rockwell “Protector RG Mk1 is the third UK air November 16 last year, industry for Australia and Southeast Asia at Collins, Ultra Electronics Australia, platform to benefit from the unmatched is waiting on decisions on which GA-ASI said. “Defence has a range Airspeed, and Quickstep Holdings. capabilities of the Brimstone missile, • Supported by a world-class Australian• Seamless Industry Airspace team Integration variant of the Predator/Reaper of evaluation criteria to make this “The MQ-9B, in particular, offers providing UK Armed Forces with vital system will best met the RAAF’s decision and GA-ASI continues to clear benefits for enhancement operational advantages and sovereign defence • Backed by over 5 million Predator• RPASBorder flight and hoursMaritime Security needs, and how many systems provide information to support through-life, including for local capabilities,” MBDA’s UK Sales Director it will order. this process.” industry partners,” he added. James Allibone told DefenseNews. “Brimstone November’s Gate 1 Although the Reaper and Sky “Team Reaper Australia already is unique in its ability to be carried by • Joining a rapidly growing user community• Overwatch and ISR capabilities announcement came more than two Guardian are essentially similar includes partners with integration platforms in all domains, land, sea and air, years after the project achieved airframes and carry many of the and payload options. Indigenous providing a common weapon that delivers • Local basing Gate 0 in November 2016, and same sensors and weapons, the payloads will be considered for the both operational and cost benefits.” some 20 months after a highly- Sky Guardian features a greater baseline aircraft, but it is too early Project Air 7003 anticipated Gate 1 milestone wing span with winglets giving it to predict the timeframe for their announcement at the 2017 Avalon more than 40 hours endurance, inclusion.” Airshow was delayed at the 11th hour following a renewed effort by Israeli Aircraft Industries (IAI) to pitch its rival Heron TP system. Despite the compelling ‘The MQ-9B, in particular, offers clear capability offered by the Heron Leading The Situational Awareness Revolution TP, Team Reaper’s selection was benefits for enhancement through-life.’ not unexpected, and confirmed WARREN LUDWIG ©2019 GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. ga-asi.com 14

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A collaborative approach to sustainment USMC aircraft. work around the F-35 has been key to “The collaborative Australia success, says Gabby Costigan (right). approach taken by the defence and bae systems Australian Government and industry has been wins huge the key to the success in securing additional F-35 sustainment work share of for Australian business,” BAE Systems CEO Gabby Costigan said. “It will put Australia at the forefront F-35 MRO&U of F-35 component sustainment. “We look forward to working closely WRITER: ANDREW McLAUGHLIN with the JPO and Lockheed Martin on delivering this additional part of our ustralian industry has been support to an exciting global program.” allocated a large proportion of the Northrop Grumman Australia next round of regional F-35 JSF interim chief executive Warren King program Maintenance, Repair, Austarlia wins 343 of 388 F-35 JSF component added, “Northrop Grumman Australia OverhaulA and Upgrade (MRO&U) work assignments. defence continues to be fully committed to workshare awards. growing its in-country technical Of the 388 component work sustainment workforce and assignments awarded in the Asia Pacific covered include avionics, aircraft it comes to sustaining complex warehouse for the F-35 would be capabilities and this work will allow region, Australian companies have been composites, electric components, aviation assets,” Minister for Defence located in Australia, and that air us to continue supporting the RAAF’s awarded 343 of them. valves, electro-optical sensors, auxiliary Christopher Pyne said in a statement. vehicle, propulsion and component mission and the Australian defence The latest component repair awards power units, hydraulics, landing gear, “I welcome the United States MRO&U would also be performed here. industry at large. have been granted to BAE Systems munitions and weapons, pumps, life Government’s further commitment Not only does this cover the RAAF’s “We are grateful to our industry Australia, Northrop Grumman support, and the canopy. to Australia as a regional hub for the 72 F-35As, but also potentially several teammates, the Australian JSF Australia, General Electric Aviation, “This announcement again proves maintenance of the F-35 JSF.” hundred more F-35s to be operated by Division, the Commonwealth MOOG Australia, RUAG Australia, that our defence industry can equal The latest awards follow a 2017 Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and government, and the US JPO for this NIOA, and Survitec. The components and beat the best in the world when announcement that the Asia Pacific forward-deployed USAF, US Navy and recognition.”

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A0278e0219_Rheinmetall18 Australian Superior Lethality 221x135.indd 1 05.02.19 12:29 At AVALON 2019, Geelong, Australia, please visit us at booth #1M27. AVALON 2019 SHOW DAILY TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26 Multi- layered Dome system to combat drone threat WRITER: MAX BLENKIN Visit us at Avalon 2019, ver two days just before Christmas, sightings of Booth 2K13 unauthorised drones near Gatwick Airport forced British Oauthorities to divert or cancel more than 1,000 flights. Just who was responsible hasn’t been determined, nor why, but it showed just how easy it could be for Meir (first name only for security Even before the drone leaves the drone. First of all we can jam with a terrorists, criminals or plain idiots reasons), the director of marketing ground, detection is possible because directional antenna,” he said. to cause massive disruption with for Rafael’s short-range air defence of radio signals between the drone Earlier identification of the type modest effort. directorate, said what happened at and its operator. means it’s possible to jam only in its Islamic State terrorists in Iraq Gatwick demonstrated the capability Once the drone is airborne, it’s relevant frequency band, rather than and Syria deployed drones for of drones to shut down an airport. detected by Drone Dome’s radar which across the entire spectrum. Jammed battlefield surveillance and equipped “Even if it was a mistake, I am sure provides 360-degree coverage out to in this way, most commercial drones some with small explosive payloads that the next time it will be done with more than three kilometres. will return to point of origin, possibly with tactical effect. the intention of stopping an airport. I Because the telemetry of commonly allowing the operator to be caught. Around the world, much thought believe that terror organisations have available drones is in known-frequency Jamming of the GPS signal means has gone into counter-drone technology learned what happened at Gatwick bands using standard protocols, it is the drone will land. which commonly involves jamming the and learned, too, what they can do next quite possible to identify exactly what “The unique capability of Rafael is device’s radio signals, making it either time,” he said. kind of drone is out there from its the laser. From 2.5 kilometres I can return to point of origin or fall from the Meir said Drone Dome was based electronic signature. burn the drone in under seven seconds. sky. Hard kill methods include gunfire, on a series of four layers: detection The radar then slaves Drone Dome’s We need some sort of hard kill because missiles, nets, hunter-killer drones and and location of the drone, followed EO/IR camera to make a positive autonomous drones don’t transmit,” even trained birds of prey. by positive identification and then a identification by day or night. That he said. SPIKE Israeli defence company Rafael is decision on what action to take. discriminates between drones and This capability is in the final stage of close to fielding a high-powered laser as “We need to choose what to do other radar returns such as birdlife, development and is set to be deployed part of its Drone Dome counter-drone with this drone. We can neutralise and can determine if the device is a in Israel by end of year. Family™ system which is on display at Avalon. it by jamming. The fourth layer, quadrotor or fixed wing. Meir said Drone Dome could protect It is in service in Israel and a system, especially for the near future challenge, “All these processes are done a fixed position such as an airport, a th minus the laser, has been sold to the like autonomous drones, is the laser automatically. Now we need to choose, power station or some sensitive asset, 5 Generation UK Ministry of Defence. capability,” he said. as operator, what to do with this or it could go with deployed forces. Tactical Overmatch The Central Blue: call for submissions

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years with the Roulettes aerobatic display team. From trucks Five PC-9s are among 28 aircraft offered for sale to the general public. “We’ve been selling ex-military to ships vehicles for the past six years … but these are the first aircraft we have had available,” said Colin Werner, AFM and now General Manager. Werner said the inventory includes no fewer than 22 Kiowa helicopters …. iconic five Pilatus PC-9/As, a Westland Scout helicopter plus “an entire hangar of The Bell 206B-1 Kiowa served aviation parts and equipment including with the Australian Army for Iroquois engines and parts, Kiowa aircraft more than 40 years. defence engines and parts, Squirrel parts, WRITER: STEVE GIBBONS ground support equipment, heritage items and more.” t’s an auction with a difference for and parts for auction – in a sale timed particularly familiar to both aviation The Kiowa is equally well known a company with a track record of to coincide with the airshow. enthusiasts and Royal Australian Air given its long history with the selling some extraordinary items. What’s more, potential buyers on Force pilots. Australian Army. It first entered service Australian Frontline Machinery site can view the equipment on offer. The Pilatus PC-9/A has been the in 1971 and was only formally retired in I(AFM) is the exclusive seller of former AFM was established at the end mainstay of advanced pilot training at October last year. military assets and equipment direct of 2012 and its main business is to the No2 Flying Training School (2FTS) The auction went live with from the Australian Defence Force. process and dispose of assets sourced at RAAF Base Pearce in WA, and for GraysOnline Australia on Friday last The company is well-known for its from Australia’s Department of pilot instructor training at the Central week with a $9 reserve on all items, and sale of ex-military vehicles and recently Defence under a contract with the Flying School at RAAF Base East Sale, is open until March 4. even sold six former navy ships. Commonwealth of Australia. The sales Victoria. On-site inspections at Avalon Now, for the first time, AFM is are conducted via online auction. It is also the aircraft type that has Airport Hangar 1 are available daily by offering aircraft, aviation equipment This latest sale includes an aircraft dazzled countless spectators over the appointment (call 0428 786 440).

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22 AVALON 2019 SHOW DAILY TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26 40 YEARS AGO AUSTRALIA BECAME Positive MORE BRAZILIAN. outlook for Embraer was created 50 years ago with a Brazilian light jet passion to fly. After taking off in Brazil, we decided to travel to the other side of the world, landing market in Australia. G’day, Aussies. WRITER: JORDAN CHONG It has already been 40 years since our first aircraft, mbraer Executive Jets vice- president for sales for the Middle the Bandeirante, entered Australian airspace. East and Asia Pacific, Claudio From that date onwards, we have successfully delivered Camelier, says the delivery of Etwo Phenom 300Es in Australia over the high performance, reliability, and support that the past year highlights the enduring Embraer is traditionally known for. popularity of the light business jet. The two Phenom 300Es brings the total Embraer business jet fleet in Together, we will continue to achieve alongside Australia to nine aircraft, comprising VH-NSQ (below) one of two Phenom three Phenom 100s, four Phenom 300Es to arrive in Australia while the one another for the next 40 years, and beyond. 300/300Es, one Legacy 500 and one Praetor 600 (top) undergoes flight tests. Legacy 600. Bottom: A Praetor 500 interior. The popularity of the Phenom 300/300E was highlighted by figures from the United States-based follow in the third quarter. General Aviation Manufacturers Compared with the Legacy 450 Association (GAMA), which showed and Legacy 500, the Praetor 500 and Embraer delivered 53 of the type in Praetor 600, respectively, feature calendar 2018. more range, new winglets, increased Camelier said it was the seventh fuel capacity and new Honeywell HTF year in a row the Phenom 300E has 7500E turbofan engines. been the most delivered aircraft “The market feedback has been quite in its segment. positive, not only in the Australian “Australian buyers – they are very market but in every world region,” wise people and when they see a good Camelier said. opportunity, be it a pre-owned airplane He said the company was in talks or a new airplane, they will go after it,” with maintenance, repair and overhaul Camelier said. (MRO) provider ExecuJet after the Embraer launched the Phenom business was purchased by rival 300E (E for enhanced) in 2017 as an business jet maker Dassault in upgrade from the Phenom 300. January 2019. The changes included a redesigned Execujet is one of Embraer’s cabin that adds extra space in the authorised service centres in Australia aisle thanks to a new seat, and the alongside Perth-based Airflite. It also movement of some reading lights and supports Embraer’s business jets in the ceiling fans. There is also a new inflight Middle East and Europe. entertainment system. “Of course it is a point of concern “Phenom 300E brings a lot of to us the acquisition by Dassault,” benefits that people cannot find on any Camelier said. “But our team is in pre-owned airplane. Even if you buy a discussions with them and making sure pre-owned airplane, and refurbish it in that we have the proper setup in place its entirety, it would not be at the same so they can continue supporting us in a level on what we offer on the 300E,” positive way.” Camelier said. “We are good partners with “That really calls the attention of Execujet. They have always provided prospective buyers.” very good service to our customers Camelier said there had been a good with the Legacy 450, while the Praetor and we have always worked quite response to the launch of its Praetor 600 is a super-mid-size aircraft that is ‘Australian buyers well together. business jets in October 2018, named based on the Legacy 500. “But it is a big change in the after the Roman title given to an army The two aircraft are currently in - they are very company, so of course we are commander or elected magistrate. flight test. Certification of the Praetor monitoring the situation. We The Praetor 500 is in the mid-sized 600 is slated for the second quarter of wise people.’ are confident that we will have business jet category currently served calendar 2019, with the Praetor 500 to CLAUDIO CAMELIER a positive outcome.”

28.1.99.365_EMBRAER_CORPORATE_AUSTRALIA_AVALON_SHOW_DAILIES_245X320MM.indd 1 07/02/19 21:02 AVALON 2019 SHOW DAILY TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26 The Mission ATR sees positivity in the outlook for the Australian market over the next five Defence years. atr workplace Will Not Wait equality accolade for QinetiQ WRITER: ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN

inetiQ Australia has been recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Qwith the awarding of the Employer of Choice Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation for recognising gender equality as a business imperative. The WGEA citation is strategically aligned with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, recognising the historically disadvantaged position of women in the workplace, and that gender equality is increasingly critical to an organisation’s success. “This has been a long and significant journey for QinetiQ in Australia,” Managing Director Greg Barsby said in a statement. “Driven by our The ATR line-up comprises the 72- to look at the potential of hybrid General Manager People and 600 and 42-600. The 72-600 seats 68 technology to power regional aircraft. Capability, we have given it ATR shrugs in a standard one-class configuration, The partnership was also designed continuous focus and attention, while the 42-600 is designed to carry to consider what ground infrastructure as well as measurable objectives 48 passengers. There are also freighter and regulatory framework was required with regular reporting to off threat and mixed cargo/passenger variants. to get the initiative off the ground. ensure we stayed focused and Air New Zealand is the one of the Potocki said a lot of work is still delivered.” largest ATR operators in the world, needed to make a hybrid commercial Jessica Ciccozzi, General from new with six 72-500s and 21 72-600s flown passenger aircraft a reality. Manager People and Capability by its Mount Cook Airline subsidiary, “Looking at hybrid and electric added: “A huge part of our the airline’s website showed. It also has technology, aircraft of the size of the success was Greg’s leadership. regional jet eight more 72-600s on order. ATR – the technology is still a few Enabled and supported by Meanwhile, Virgin Australia has decades away most probably. But our Global leaders he has : JORDAN CHONG eight 72-600s and Toll Group also looking at smaller modules, maybe it shown strong and highly- WRITER Search and Rescue missions demand a dependable, rapid response. operates ATR turboprop freighters. would be an easier start for electric and visible leadership in strategy TR head of Asia Pacific Potocki said the Australian market hybrid aircraft. development, communications The revolutionary combination of VTOL, long range high speed fl ight into known Christophe Potocki said he had been “quite dynamic” over the past “We are definitely working with Air and cultural change. Together icing conditions in the comfort and safety of a pressurized cabin that enables expects the recent decision by two years, with the uptick in activity New Zealand, exchanging concepts and with our local leadership team a service ceiling of 25,000ft makes the AW609 an unrivalled asset for SAR Bombardier to launch a 50-seat in the resources sector reopening listening to them.” we have challenged our people operations. regionalA jet will have little impact on opportunities in the fly-in/fly-out Potocki noted one of the biggest to think differently about gender that segment of the market. (FIFO) segment alongside growth in challenges of battery-powered aircraft equality.” State-of-the-art avionics and specialized mission equipment maximize situational Rather, Bombardier’s CRJ550 e-commerce raising demand for more is the need to design an airframe where The WGEA EOCGE awareness and the fi xed wing like low vibratory cabin allows for a higher level of was more about meeting the specific nimble freight transport. the landing weight is the same as the citation commenced in 2014 critical care in fl ight. requirements of scope clauses between “The outlook for the coming five takeoff weight. and provides organisations Inspired by the vision, curiosity and creativity of the great master inventor - airlines and pilots unions in the United years, looking at the Australian market, “That’s a totally different design with recognition that they Leonardo is designing the technology of tomorrow. States, he said. I think is quite positive,” Potocki said. philosophy compared with existing jet are applying best practice in Potocki said the ATR line-up “That’s why ATR has allocated fuel-powered aircraft,” Potocki said. promoting gender equality while Visit us at AVALON, Chalet N7 of turboprops was in a “totally quite a lot of resources for us to follow ATR booked 52 firm orders in providing a benchmark for the different league” in terms of operating up and be there at the right time for calendar 2018, while it delivered 76 further development of gender economics to the CRJ550, which would customers.” aircraft. Looking ahead, the company equality in workplaces. have a type certificate based on its In November 2018, Air New Zealand said recently it expected to deliver 78 existing CRJ700. and ATR announced a joint project aircraft in calendar 2019. leonardocompany.com 26 Helicopters | Aeronautics | Electronics, Defence & Security Systems | Space B:255 mm T:245 mm S:225 mm

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valon has a significant historic “These jets have served Australia configuration to those of the RAAF subsidies of commercial manufacturer link to the sale of 25 RAAF very well and will now continue to having undergone an extensive upgrade Bombardier’s new CSeries airliner. F/A-18A/B classic Hornets to make a positive contribution to the in the late 1990s and early 2000s Boeing’s complaint was subsequently one of Australia’s closest allies. air combat capability of one of our to a configuration similar to that of dismissed by the US federal trade AThe first two aircraft, RAAF tail closest allies.” Australia’s multi-phased AIR 5375 tribunal in early 2018, while the CSeries numbers A21-53 and A21-55, were The delivery of the aircraft marks the Hornet Upgrade Program (HUG). line was sold to Airbus and is now being delivered to Canadian Forces Base beginning of the RAAF’s classic Hornet Canadian CF-18s are fitted with a marketed as the Airbus A220. Cold Lake in Alberta after completing drawdown, with the first F-35As now spotlight on the forward port fuselage, In November 2018 a Canadian a deployment to Exercise Red Flag 19-1 in country, another eight scheduled to and there are differences in the Auditor General’s report found that the in Nevada on February 16. The sale, be delivered this year, and an initial weapons carried, sensor pods, purchase of the RAAF aircraft would which was finalised in December, will operational capability planned for the and in the operational flight not fix what it said was a declining see Canada take 18 RAAF Hornets as end of 2020. program software load. combat capability and an overall interim fighters to complement their “The interim fighter fleet is key to Canada’s Trudeau Liberal shortage of pilots and support, fleet of similarly configured CF-18s, and ensuring the Royal Canadian Air Force government froze its planned “The Australian F/A-18s will need a further seven jets to be used as spares can continue to fulfil their missions acquisition of about 90 F-35As when it modifications and upgrades to allow and test articles. and ensure the safety of Canadians and came to power in late 2014, and instead them to fly until 2032,” the report The Hornets were part of the last Canada,” Canadian Defence Minister looked to acquire 18 F/A-18E/F Super reads. “These modifications will bring batch manufactured for the RAAF Harjit Sajjan said in a statement on Hornets as an interim capability while the F/A-18s to the same level as the at Avalon in 1989 and delivered in February 17. it conducted a competitive evaluation CF-18s but will not improve the CF-18’s early 1990. “We are familiar with these aircraft for a permanent fighter replacement. combat capability.” The RAAF took delivery of 57 single- and are confident that they can provide Canada remains a JSF partner nation “In our opinion, purchasing interim seat F/A-18As and 18 two-seat F/A- the additional support our current fleet pending the outcome of the evaluation. aircraft does not bring National 18Bs between 1985 and 1990. All but requires. They were flown in yesterday But the Super Hornet acquisition Defence closer to consistently meeting the first two F/A-18Bs were assembled by the Royal was cancelled the new operational requirement at Avalon, initially from knock-down Australian Air in 2017 in introduced in 2016.” kits, but with gradually increasing Force and I response to In the meantime, Canada plans to amount of locally manufactured look forward a complaint complete its competitive evaluation in components as production progressed. to seeing by Boeing 2020, with the first of 80 new fighter Louisa and Jonathan are two of our local employees keeping the Royal Australian Air Force ahead of Commenting on the sale, Defence them fly again to the US aircraft scheduled to enter service in Minister Christopher Pyne said: soon in our Commerce 2025. The current contenders include tomorrow’s challenges with advanced systems like the EA-18G Growler. Together, with more than 3,000 “Australia and Canada have a Canadian Department the F-35, the Super Hornet, the Saab longstanding defence relationship colours.” over what JAS-39E/F Gripen, and the Eurofighter colleagues, we’re keeping Australia at the forefront of tomorrow—the way we’ve done for over 90 years. and this sale is an excellent example Canada’s it said were Typhoon. Dassault withdrew its Rafale of our mutual commitment towards CF-18s unfair fighter from the evaluation in late 2018 supporting our respective defence (right) are Canadian as it felt it could not meet Canada’s capabilities. of a similar Government strict industry offset requirements.

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with the Super Hornet’s radar. A VFA-34 F/A-18C Hornet “With AESA radars, fighter jet pilots US Navy during an air power demo and crews tip the scales in their favour last year. ethan soto, usn over their adversaries,” Raytheon Secure Sensor Solutions vice-president, OPERATIONAL READINESS TODAY. retires Eric Ditmars said in a statement. “Now that the APG-79(v)4 is slated to fly on the classic Hornet, Marine Corps operational pilots will be able to identify, track, UNLEASHING CAPABILITY FOR TOMORROW. and engage more targets over a greater distance than ever before.” Pratt & Whitney’s F135 propulsion system for the ﬁ fth generation F-35 Lightning II continues to In recent years, Boeing has also

‘legacy’ ENGINES MILITARY been structurally refurbishing in- redeﬁ ne what’s possible for our customers and their missions. And we’re not done innovating. service USMC classic Hornets and With a suite of unmatched propulsion technologies that can enable capability growth for the F-35, aircraft that have been regenerated Hornets we stand ready to help take the world’s most advanced ﬁ ghter to the next level. two naval reserve squadrons of F/A- operationally relevant until replaced from the Aerospace Maintenance WRITER: ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN 18A+ and F/A-18C/D Hornets in the by F-35B/C Lightning IIs. and Regeneration Group (AMARG) fleet adversary and support roles, and To this end, the US Navy announced ‘boneyard’ to extend the fleet’s service life. FLY FURTHER AT PW.UTC.COM he US Navy has retired its the Blue Angels will retain its F/A-18C/ in January it had selected the Raytheon The AESA radar has fewer moving last front-line F/A-18A-D Ds until they are replaced by F/A-18E/ AN/APG-79(V)4 active electronically parts than a mechanically scanned ‘legacy’ Hornet. Fs in 2020. scanned array (AESA) radar to replace array, and this – combined with its The milestone came after the Other USN Hornet, and some Super the AN/APG-73 mechanically scanned commonality with US Navy APG-79 Tfinal USN Hornet squadron, VFA- Hornet squadrons, have begun their radar on about 75 Marine Corps sets – will reduce maintenance costs 34 which is based at NAS Oceania transition to the F-35C Lightning II, F/A-18C/D Hornets spread across and address obsolescence issues with in Virginia relinquished its jets as it with the first operational cruise of the seven squadrons. the APG-73, while also enhancing prepares to transition to the F/A-18E/F F-35C due to occur in early 2021. The (V)4 is a development of the airborne target detection range and Super Hornet. VFA-34 was the last The US Marine Corps will continue APG-79 AESA integrated with the the number of targets than can be USN unit to complete a carrier-borne to operate the legacy Hornet for some F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Block II and simultaneously tracked. legacy Hornet combat deployment years yet from land bases and as part EA-18G Growler, and has been scaled In total, 98 APG-79(V)4s will be when it returned to the US last April of carrier air wings, with a number of and repackaged for the classic Hornet’s acquired for the USMC jets, with aboard the USS Carl Vinson. aircraft currently receiving structural smaller nose aperture. Raytheon says it deliveries expected to run from 2020 The USN will continue to operate and radar upgrades to remain shares about 90 per cent commonality to 2022.

profit organisation funded mostly With the signing of the 1979 peace probe on the moon, travel 500 metres by philanthropists and involving agreement with Egypt, Israel decided and transmit high definition stills and IAI’s companies, universities and a very large it needed to develop an indigenous video back to earth. number of school students. observation satellite capability. A large number of contenders Israel is a small nation with a The Israel Space Agency was were interested. Despite a number of ‘Genesis’ vigorous and innovative space business, founded in 1983, with the first home- extensions, no-one had booked a launch prompted by strategic necessity. built reconnaissance satellite Ofeq-1 before the final deadline of March 31 Israel had an early interest in space. launched in 1988. Eleven Ofeq satellites 2018 and the contest was called off. shoots for In 1960 the government established have been launched, though one was Israel decided to proceed. The the National Committee for Space lost in a launch failure. venture coincides with the 50th Research to examine what was possible. As well as the Ofeq series, there’s anniversary of the first manned landing the moon This was an era when ICBMs were the the Amos communications satellites, on the moon. ultimate weapon and Israel developed TechSAR reconnaissance satellite, Earth This has a price tag around US$100 WRITER: MAX BLENKIN its own rocket and launch capability. Resources Observation Satellite (EROS) million, expensive but still a bargain by The need for intelligence on series of commercial observation the standards of commercial satellite s the Avalon Airshow gets under neighbouring nations became more satellites, plus various scientific satellites. launches, let alone moon probes hitherto way, Israel is on the way to pressing following the 1973 Yom Israel’s moon venture was prompted the province only of the United States, becoming just the fourth nation on Kippur War. The same imperative also by the 2007 Google Lunar X Prize, Russia and China. earth, and the first privately funded led Israel to develop unmanned aerial which offered US$20 million to the At 160kg, Beresheet will be the venture,A to land a probe on the moon. vehicles for surveillance. first private venture to land a robotic smallest spacecraft to land on the The Israeli lander, named Beresheet moon, and the cheapest. (Hebrew for Genesis) was launched An earlier Falcon 9 launch. Although it has been tested successfully on Friday (AEDT) from ‘Beresheet’ will take almost extensively in the IAI facilities utilised Cape Canaveral aboard a Falcon 9 two months to reach the to prove Israel’s satellites, Beresheet is rocket, one of Elon Musk’s SpaceX not intended for a long service life. It moon. florida’s space coast commercial launches. has no redundant systems, and neither Beresheet will take most of two months will it deploy a robotic probe as the to reach the moon and will land in the original Google challenge envisaged. Sea of Tranquillity, not that far from After landing it will measure and the landing sites of the Apollo 12 and 15 transmit data on the moon’s magnetic missions, around 8pm on April 11. field for two or three days. It is expected That follows nearly eight years the sun’s heat will then destroy of hard work by Israel Aerospace elements of the communications Industries (IAI) and SpaceIL, a non- system, ending the mission.

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A Lockheed Martin Aegis Ashore ballistic missile Japan defence installation. us navy cleared to ALPHA buy Aegis Ashore BMD BRAVO system WRITER: ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN

he US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) COLLINS has announced that US State Department approval has been Tgranted for the sale of the Lockheed Martin Aegis Ashore ballistic missile Hobart class destroyers. “It is vital to US national interests be integrated with Raytheon SM-3 defence (BMD) system to Japan. The DSCA approval says the to assist Japan in developing and missiles which Japan is co-developing Aegis Ashore is a land-based version sale, which is valued at US$2.15bn maintaining a strong and effective self- with the US Navy, and which Japan of the SPY-1 radar and combat system (A$2.9bn), “will contribute to the defense capability.” placed an order for last October. integrated with US Navy Arleigh foreign policy and national security The hardware includes two Aegis The Aegis Ashore system is likely Burke destroyers and Ticonderoga of the United States by improving the weapon systems, two multi-mission to be of interest to ADF Project AIR class cruisers, as well as destroyers security of a major ally that is a force signal processors and two command 6500 integrated air & missile defence and frigates operated by Japan, Korea, for political stability and economic and control processor refreshes, and (IAMD) system planners as that project We are Collins Aerospace. With our customers Spain, Norway, and on Australia’s progress in the Asia-Pacific region. related equipment. The system will matures in the next two years. we chart new journeys and reunite families. We protect nations and save lives. We fuse intelligence and partnership to tackle the INVITATION … we look forward to welcoming you to the toughest challenges in our industry. And every Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) exhibition stand day, we imagine ways to make the skies and spaces we touch smarter, safer and more amazing than ever.

AVALON 2019 UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE EXPOSITION are now Collins Aerospace. 26 February to 3 March 2019 GEELONG VICTORIA TOGETHER, WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE SINGLE SECTOR AVIATION SAFETY The Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) E AV NC IAT is pursuing an integrated approach to Australian FE IO E N aviation State Safety Programs (SSP), through D closer engagement and increased cooperation with all agencies responsible for aviation safety. DASA and the S Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) will be exhibiting A Y F IT ET R side by side during the Australian International Air Show at Avalon in 2019. Y AUTHO DASA welcomes the opportunity for members of the Aviation community to join us for a complimentary coffee and an opportunity to discuss how the integrated approach to SSP collinsaerospace.com may affect them. Further Information can be found at www.defence.gov.au/dasp © 2019 Collins Aerospace, a United Technologies company. All rights reserved.

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The extraordinary Fire Scout based on the Northrop Bell 407. paul sadler Grumman wins contract for more Fire Scouts WRITER: ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN

he US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a US$55m (A$87m) contract for the production of five MQ-8C Fire TScout vertical takeoff unmanned aerial systems (VTUAS). The contract takes the total number of MQ-8Cs ordered by the US Navy to 24 out of a total program of record of 96 systems. The US Navy is integrating the Fire Scouts with its Lockheed Martin Freedom and Austal Independence class littoral combat and builds upon the success command and control, and can carry Project SEA 129 Phase 6, the ships (LCS), and plans to operate of the much smaller MQ-8B optical, radar and electronic sensors, requirements for which are expected them in conjunction with manned which was an unmanned variant an electronic warfare payload, or the to firm up as the RAN gains UAS MH-60R/S Seahawks. of the two-seat Schweizer 333 APKWS anti-surface missile. experience through its newly- The MQ-8C is an unmanned helicopter. The MQ-8C has a Northrop Grumman has commissioned 822X Squadron, and development of the manned civilian 10-hour endurance, has a tactical positioned the MQ-8C as a as the SEA 5000 Hunter Class frigate Bell 407 single-engined helicopter, datalink which enables real-time possible solution for the ADF’s program matures.

in conjunction with his Boeing Chris Deeble Chris Deeble: extensive track counterpart, Boeing Australia record; new responsibilities. president Maureen Doherty. takes over as defence He also led Australia’s AIR 6000 New Air Combat Capability (JSF) chief executive program office and the AIR 5402 KC-30 MRTT project, and the ir Vice Marshal (Ret’d) Collins class submarine sustainment Chris Deeble has been program. appointed to the position “Chris’ extensive experience of Chief Executive of in leading complex programs NorthropA Grumman Australia. and his deep understanding of Deeble replaces former Chief acquisition and sustainment Executive Ian Irving in the role. programs, organizational strategy Irving departed the company and operational excellence will serve last October, while former CEO him well as he leads our continued of the DMO, and member of NG’s growth and investment in Australia.” International Advisory Board, Northrop Grumman’s new chief Warren King has been acting in the executive officer and president, Kathy role since that time. Before that, he had a Deeble later headed up the Warden, said in a statement. Deeble comes to NG most recently distinguished 37-year military troubled AIR 5077 Wedgetail For his work leading the from Air Services Australia where he career, initially as a navigator AEW&C program.’ above-mentioned projects, headed up the OneSKY integrated air on Canberra and F-111C strike He is generally credited with Deeble was awarded an Order traffic control program. aircraft. getting that program back on track of Australia in 2016.

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