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Experts and specialists understand that IDEX has acquired this marketing, economic and technical high profile as a result of the UAE’s strong economy, security, stability and distinct infrastructure. It also enjoys this value and status thanks to the strong support of the wise leadership led by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the Welcome .. Armed Forces, may God protect him, as well as the unlimited support provided for the exhibition by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The support is reflected in IDEX 2017 His Highness’s continuous and tireless follow-up and attendance of IDEX events and activities throughout its convention period. He also holds a series of direct meetings at the event with representatives of By: international exhibitors and with participating countries. Staff Lieutenant Colonel / IDEX is an extended educational course for military commanders Yousef Juma Al Haddad to learn about new and modern military weapon technologies. It is Editor in Chief also a highly important advantage for them, as it prepares them to [email protected] look forward to all that is new, and stimulates their desire to benefit from the arms deals during the show. The interaction of these commanders during the exhibition period with their counterparts International Defence from different countries motivates them to seek modernisation and keeping up with the state-of-the-art defense technologies. This Exhibition and Conference will reflect on the readiness of their armed forces, preparation of (IDEX), occupies a prominent personnel and preparedness of equipment. Moreover, IDEX provides military planners with a unique opportunity position on defense exhibitions to study the trends of military manufacturing in the world. The map in the world. exhibition provides an opportunity for the exchange of information about military theories and doctrines of modern armies. It also helps to develop defense industries in the UAE and achieve their ambitions, not only by providing a strong competitive environment with their counterparts from the various developed countries in this critical field, but also by learning about the latest global corresponding technologies. IDEX provides this national industry with enormous marketing opportunities by giving them top priority in promotion, marketing and contracting. The Nation Shield magazine has a long story with IDEX, since its first session in 1993. It was, and still is, the only magazine, which is keen to participate, through its professional national cadre, in the exhibition effectively to reflect its activities and events with a pen and image through its outstanding dailies. It mirrors the harmony of performance and consistency of efforts by all participating agencies, such as the Armed Forces, which provide ongoing support for this exhibition and is one of the important sources of the national economy. This support has helped IDEX to make unique universal achievements and successes that enhanced the UAE’s distinguished role on the world map. IDEX 2017 always comes to complement the stories of success, growth and prosperity in the country. Days are passing quickly and IDEX 2017 is fast approaching. It will receive its visitors, addressing them with the greeting words: “You are Welcome! I’ll be able to impress you again.” Issued By UAE Armed Forces. Established In August 1971.

541 India and the UAE: Building a Strategic Partnership General Supervisor Chairman of the Administrative The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of India are Council committed to building a modern strategic partnership Staff General\ based on the two countries› shared values of religious Salem Saeed Ghafan Al Jaberi tolerance and the importance of building open, multi- Vice Chairman of the Administrative cultural societies that are respectful of differences re- Council lated to faith. Brigadier \ Saeed Mohamed Al Mazrooei Editor in Chief Staff Lieutenant-Colonel \ 6 ADVERTISEMENT Yousef Juma AL Hadad Editorial Manger FC POLARIS 49 PATRIA Major \ Jamil Khamis Al Saadi IFC RAYTHEON 51 AAR Editorial Board 15 ADSB 52 SC SUPACAT Raya Salem Al Mazroui 19 LOCKHEED MARTIN 53 DCI Layout & Design 20 DSEI 63 ATLAS ELEKTRONIK Moza Al Ali 21 ELETTRONICA 65 DYNAMIT NOBEL Ahmed Mahmmoud Husam Barakat 29 EDIC 69 BIDEC AUSTAL GENERAL ATOMICS Advertisement & Distribution 39 73 Ahmad Abdulla Al Blooshi 40 TAWAZUN AERONAUTICAL Sakha Pramod 41 SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & 75 SAFRAN DEFENSE 83 KARCHER FUTURETECH : The views expressed in Nation DUBAI AIRSHOW Shield Journal are not necessar- 44 ily shared by, nor should they 45 DIEHL DEFENCE be taken as the views of Nation 46 IDEX 2017 Shield Journal. : The publication of advertise- ments does not in any way im- ply endorsement by the Nation Shield Journal. : All rights reserved. Gearing up for 8 IDEX/NAVDEX

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On the occasion of the visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to attend the 68th Republic Day celebrations of In- dia as chief guest, His Highness and the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, issued the following joint oped: «India and the UAE are linked by our common desire to build a resilient modern strategic partnership. This desire has become more manifest in the last two years. In this time, we have personally built a bond of friendship that has allowed us to shed the traditional approach of incremental progress. «Instead, we are using the spring- board of our friendship to give our partnership a bold new vision that India and the UAE: Building goes beyond our bilateral relations. We will contribute to a regional order a Strategic Partnership that reflects our shared interest in stability, prosperity and tolerance. That is the promise that we have made to each other. The two countries «In this enterprise, we are fortunate to be able to draw on centuries of accumulated goodwill and understand- signed a number ing between our nations. The promise that the late Sheikh Zayed bin Nahyan, of MOUs to bolster Father of the Nation of the UAE so pre- sciently foresaw in 1970, even before UAE s independence, is translating the relationship into purposive action today. He had said then, while speaking in an interview, ‹Our relations go back some The United Arab Emirates and the Republic 4,000 years when we had flourishing of India are committed to building a modern trade and commerce with India; and now that we are about to be indepen- strategic partnership based on the two dent, we would like these bonds to be countries› shared values of religious tolerance restored and strengthened in every and the importance of building open, multi- possible way› - there are boundless possibilities for trade, commerce, even cultural societies that are respectful of joint projects.» differences related to faith. «The Comprehensive Strategic Part- nership to which we have committed 7

our countries builds upon the vision of perpetrators of terrorism to justice. We growing investments from the UAE the respected leader. It also builds on believe that this approach is crucial for into the Indian economy in key areas our extensive discussions in Abu Dha- fostering an environment of peace, like infrastructure, energy, health- bi in August 2015 and in New Delhi in stability and prosperity in our region. care, retail, hospitality and real estate. February 2016. It sets out a clear road- «We have also strongly condemned These mutual flows are anticipated to map to restore and strengthen our the terrorist attacks in Kabul and Kan- increase and will constitute a dynamic historic ties but also looks at several dahar on 10th January, 2017 and the pillar of our partnership. entirely new areas of cooperation. terrible loss of lives of UAE and Afghan «The role of the 2.6 million strong In- «As nations, UAE and India have grown nationals in these attacks. dian community in the UAE is appre- to respect each other for our shared «Our countries have decided to in- ciated in both nations; for India, as a values of religious tolerance and the tensify our defence cooperation, ex- visible testament to the strength and importance of building open, multi- panding the scope of our training pro- success of our diaspora that enriches cultural societies that are respectful of grammes, increasing our joint exer- us in turn; for the UAE, as a valuable differences related to faith, ethnicity cises and exploring opportunities for contribution to its development and or language. We have been unequivo- co-production of defence materials. national life. The bonds of trade, in- cal in our rejection of religious extrem- The presence of a contingent from the vestment, friendship and personal re- ism and the atmosphere of hate and UAE Air Force in Delhi, marching down lations that have taken root between terror that it has produced. We have Rajpath in step with their Indian coun- the UAE and India represents an es- been equally forthright in condemn- terparts as part of the Republic Day pecially strong bridge between our ing terrorism in all its manifestations parade, is a powerful visual symbol of countries. and in refusing to accept false justifi- cooperation. «Today, we are moving towards a cations for terrorism in the name of re- «We have also made strides in our deeper, stronger and more intense en- ligious or political objectives. We have economic engagement. India is the gagement with each other. This rests denounced and opposed terrorism in UAE›s largest trading partner and for on a strategic vision shared by us and all forms and manifestations, wher- India, the UAE ranks third after US and on the extensive network of personal ever committed and by whomever, China. The entrepreneurship of the and people to people contacts be- calling on all states to reject and aban- Indian business community has long tween us. don the use of terrorism against other been recognised in the UAE where «We are confident that we have cre- countries, dismantle terrorism infra- they are present on a big scale; a rela- ated strong and robust platforms and structures where they exist, and bring tively more recent phenomenon is the mechanisms to take our relationship to new heights. India and the UAE are determined to fulfill the promise of our partnership for our people and our region.» During the visit, India and the UAE signed a total of 14 MOUs including the agreement between the Ministry of Defence of India and the Ministry of Defence of UAE on cooperation in the field of Defence Industry. This aims to establish cooperation in the fields of defence manufacturing and technology, including through studies, research, development, innovation and cooperation between public and private sector institutions of the two countries. 8 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Event

Gearing up for IDEX/NAVDEX More than 1300 exhibitors and 150,000 visitors expected thanks to the decision to hold the Un- manned Systems Exhibition and Con- ference (UMEX) separately from IDEX The International Defence Exhibition - helping to increase exhibition space and Conference (IDEX 2017) and for current and new exhibitors. IDEX the Naval Defence Exhibition and and NAVDEX will be hosted across AD- NEC’s indoor and outdoor exhibition Conference (NAVDEX 2017) are spaces – in excess of 133,000 square expected to be the largest ever this year, metres. with more than 1300 exhibitors and a record-breaking number of visitors RECORD PARTICIPATION expected to pass through the doors of IDEX 2017 will witness record participation from the largest international the ADNEC exhibition centre between defence and security companies 19-23 February, 2017. globally, in addition to hosting many national entities. NAVDEX 2017 will In collaboration with the UAE Armed lion. witness an increase in the number of Forces, IDEX 2017 and NAVDEX 2017 Now in its 24th year, the event is a participating companies as well as in run under the patronage of His High- leading forum for decision makers and the fleet of naval ships on display at ness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahy- the biggest global companies special- ADNEC Marina. an, President of the UAE and Supreme ised in this vital sector. IDEX and NAV- Two specialised conferences draw par- Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. DEX provide an interactive platform ticipation of well-known experts and More than 1,200 exhibitors and for discussing and showcasing some specialists, presenting research and 101,000 visitors from across the globe of the latest defence and security tech- sharing know-how on many regional participated in IDEX 2015, with deals nologies and solutions. and global defence and security issues signed worth well over AED18.3 bil- IDEX 2017 will be the largest ever and developments. 9

pavilion will feature the latest projects, and highlight group companies and technologies.

Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) ADSB is the leading shipbuilder and support contractor for all naval, military and commercial operators in the GCC. It specialises in construction, repair and refit of naval, military and commercial vessels. ADSB will be showcasing the latest technologies, products and services from the ship building industry and highlight the company’s pivotal role in the industry. Specialized Sports Equipment (SSE) SSE, a member of Abdulla Al Mas- aood & Sons Group, was established in 1998 and is exclusive UAE importer for Polaris Industries, and distributor for Oman and Qatar. In the UAE, the Polaris’ range of vehicles marketed includes All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV), Sport IDEX also offers exhibitors the oppor- its contribution to the latest develop- Side x Side Off-Road Vehicles (ORV), tunity to demonstrate equipment and ments in defence technology. EDIC Ranger Utility Vehicles (UTV), Victory craft. Daily choreographed displays will showcase best-in-class technolo- and Indian motorcycle brands, as well will take place on the water and on the gies, machinery and equipment from as Polaris electric bicycles “eBikes”, and purpose-built demonstration track. its 16 subsidiaries. electric utility vehicles. Exhibitors may also host private demonstrations of vehicles and craft. Tawazun Holding Bin Hilal (BHE) NAVDEX, the Maritime Security Area, Since inception in 2007, Tawazun has BHE, a leading Abu Dhabi-based Emi- features local and international exhibi- developed ventures through indus- rati company, is dedicated to support- tors specialising in naval, maritime and trial partnerships and strategic in- ing the development and growth of coastal security technology, equip- vestments, adding value to the UAE’s the military and commercial aircraft, ment and craft. At the dock edge, industrial manufacturing sector. Its aerospace and defense industry in the NAVDEX also features on-water exhib- its, daily demonstrations and visiting navy vessels.

EXHIBITOR HIGHLIGHTS Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC): EDIC brings together the combined capabilities of the UAE’s defence industries into a single integrated platform. The company, through its strategic partnership with IDEX 2017, will emphasise its leading role in the nation’s defence industry and highlight 10 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Event

keeping, humanitarian relief and public security roles. It offers a wide range of armoured personnel carriers, border security vehicles, reconnaissance and surveillance vehicles, weapon platforms, mine resistant troop carriers, medical evacuation vehicles and ambulances.

Advanced Armour Engineering This company is a high-tech British- owned and managed material ballistic steel supplier and processing/design optimisation specialist. Its advanced simulation software, as well as experience, knowledge, cutting-edge processing equipment and unique UAE through close partnerships with Mahindra Emirates Vehicle Armouring cold forming capabilities makes it a global companies including Arnold (MEVA) good choice when looking to enhance Defense, Complete Parachute Solu- VIP close protection and armed con- structures and components manufac- tions, Inc., Dimo Corp, Falck Schmidt voys and patrols need armoured SUVs tured from high-grade materials. Defense Systems, General Dynamics and cars, such as the Mahindra Up Mission Systems Middle East, Interna- Armoured Scorpio, Marksman and tional Test Pilot School, Merlin Power Armoured Toyota Land Cruiser, due to Aselsan Middle East (AME) Systems, Minewolf, MMIST, Space Sys- the vehicles’ discrete appearance. The AME designs, develops and manu- tems Loral, Tek Fusion Global Inc. and Mahindra MPV-i combines excellent factures advanced night vision and VT Halter Marine. ballistic and mine protection, with a thermal sight devices for military, law top and side protection of CEN Level enforcement forces organisations, and Bayanat B6, and blast protection up to Stanag others in the region. Its night vision Bayanat provides end-to-end geospa- Level 4A. devices are high-tech optical instru- tial services for a range of businesses ments equipped with image intensi- including defence. Its value offering Abu Dhabi Aviation fier tubes that allow clear distinction includes surveying (aerial, hydro- Since inception in 1976, Abu Dhabi of objects at long ranges. They also graphic, field & geodesy), spatial data Aviation has become one of the larg- provide complete system solutions management, cartography and visu- est commercial helicopter operators with compact, low-weight, cost-effec- alization (2D & 3D) and relevant advi- in the Middle East, operating 57 heli- tive devices for day and thermal sight sory services. copters and 4 Dash-8 Fixed Wing air- applications. AME acts as a local repair craft. The helicopters have exceeded and maintenance centre for its prod- Emirates Special Vehicles (ESV) 1,000,000 flight hours. The bulk of the ucts. This UAE-based manufacturer builds company’s global business is in sup- armoured SUVs, personnel carriers port of the offshore oil industry, fire Atlas Elektronik and pick-ups, cash-in-transit vehicles, fighting support, emergency medical A leading systems supplier for naval modified vehicles for the disabled, services, seismic survey, engineering electronics, Atlas has helped navies ambulances, police vehicles, autono- and construction industries. around the globe make the seas safer. mous vehicles and electric vehicles. The company offers sonars and sen- ESV can supply composite materials, Otokar Otomotive Ve Savunma Sanayi sors, command and control systems ballistic glass, appliqué armour, spares A.S for submarines and surface combat- and accessories and ready-to-fit ar- Otokar provides worldwide solutions ants, unmanned underwater vehicles, moured steel kits. in defence, border security, peace- radio and communications equip- 11

ment, naval weapons, mine countermeasures systems, coastal protection and traffic guidance systems. It is a joint subsidiary of ThyssenKrupp and Airbus DS..

BAE Systems BAE Systems provides advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. BAE Systems will display its Bradley vehicle prototype at IDEX. The Next Generation Brad- ley includes suspension upgrades to enhance mobility to maneuver within Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System the Armored Brigade Combat Team. It incorporates an upgraded turret and posure. The system documents long- (969–1206 MHz) of the UHF spectrum. enhancements achieved during on- term trends of exposure to help identi- All Link16 antennas are designed for going engineering change proposal fy warfighters at risk of blast- induced extreme weather and temperature modernisation efforts, such as suspen- traumatic brain injury and long-term and have been used in battlefield con- sion improvements, targeting sensors, neurological disorders. In both train- ditions without affecting the perfor- and network connectivity. ing and operations, the system pro- mance or inhibiting mission require- vides immediate, objective documen- ments. Barracuda tation of exposures over time to guide Barracuda is behind a new 13 metres- triage, inform adjustments to tactics Colt’s Manufacturing Company long rib boat, with unlimited opera- and training, and aid in treatment. The company provides the US and tion capabilities, made of vinyl ester. NATO forces, along with other elite Around the hull, there are additional CNIM military and law enforcement organ- air tubes of variable diameter that CNIM designs and builds high-tech isations throughout the globe, with makes it a Category A (10 Beaufort) turnkey industrial equipment and some of the finest battlefield weapon all-weather boat. It can maintain form delivers expertise and services in systems. For example, the COLT M5 En- even when shot by a firearm. defence and industrial fields. CNIM hanced Carbine, features a completely Group’s Motorized Floating Bridge is redesigned lower receiver, with fully BelTechExport a bespoke solution for crossing wet ambidextrous controls and a six-posi- The BelTechExport Company is a lead- gaps. With two available configuration receiver extension, adaptable to ing defence exporter in Belarus and tions – fixed bridge and ferry – it can any sized shooter and bilateral shoot- a reliable international partner for be quickly deployed with minimal ing style. export and import of arms and arma- manpower. ments; development and arrange- DCNS ment of production of the state-of- Cobham Antenna Systems DCNS is a European leader in naval de- the-art defence products; overhaul This company provides Omni and Sec- fence and marine renewable energy. and upgrade of arms and military tor Antennas for Link16, a military in- The group meets customer needs by hardware and R&D in defence. ter-computer data exchange format of deploying exceptional know-how, NATO enabling military aircraft, ships, unique industrial resources and an BlackBox Biometrics and army and marine corps units to ability to develop strategic partner- The BlackBox Wireless Blast Gauge exchange their tactical picture in near ships. DCNS designs and builds sub- System is the world’s only system that real time. It is a TDMA-based secure, marines and surface combatants, directly addresses growing concern jam-resistant high-speed digital data develops associated systems and in- over repetitive blast overpressure ex- link operating in the L-band portion frastructure, and offers a full range of 12 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Event

of operational duty - and will have a major impact on reducing the number and severity of IED explosion-based injuries.

FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.S. FNSS›s latest wheeled armoured vehicle, PARS 4x4, is fully amphibious without any preparation, and capable of carrying ATGM launchers or RWS for specific missions. In January 2007, FNSS was awarded a contract by the Turkish MoD to design, develop, and manufacture Armoured Amphibi- PFM - Motorized Floating Bridge ous Assault Bridge (AAAB) platforms, which use the main automotive com- services to naval bases and shipyards. comprehensive airfield and aircraft. It ponents of FNS-designed 8x8 PARS offers total support solutions, includ- Vehicles. DefCon 5 ing conventional and contingency INKAS Vehicles At IDEX, DefCon 5 will reveal a new logistics, operations and maintenance A worldwide leader in production of line, SHADOW, designed to meet the support and full-spectrum intelli- top-of-the-line armoured vehicles, needs of specialised operators. LAB gence mission support services. TAC has worked for two years with certified as per international standards and based in Dubai. Vehicles include DefCon 5 France to develop SHADOW. Blücher GmbH LAB TAC was created to offer technical luxury armoured SUVs, armoured se- The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bah- dans, armoured buses, APCs and cash- training about security and defence of rain, Kuwait and Oman have selected people and goods. These courses are in-transit vehicles, tailor-made to meet Blücher’s Saratoga to protect their planned for law enforcement, military, customers needs. military and civilian forces. Saratoga’s security agents and individuals. latest solution for body protection of- International Armored Group (IAG)

fers maximum wear comfort, unlimit- IAG is a customised armoured vehicles Dynamit Nobel Defence ed mobility and a constant protection manufacturer with more than 20 years The company’s product portfolio con- level – also during extended periods experience. It has built and supplied tains lightweight Special Forces fully disposable weapons (RGW 90 / RGW 60), and weapons of the Pzf 3-family with a range of 600m against moving targets. All of these weapons are one-man portable, recoil less, and can be fired from confined space. These weapons can be used to engage a variety of primary and secondary targets.

DynCorp (DI) DI provides full-spectrum aerospace, aviation and air operations solutions worldwide. From daily aircraft and ground support equipment mainte- Caracal International is the region’s leading original equipment manufacturer (OEM) small arms producer nance, modification and overhaul, to 13

thousands of armoured vehicles to clients including governments, armed forces, security consultants and NGOs. New countries

IVECO exhibiting at IDEX Iveco Defence Vehicles manufactures specialist logistic, protected and ar- Oman Cyprus moured vehicles, as well as marketing Al Waqia Shoes Co. DBDC International De- Iveco’s full commercial range, adapted The “WAQ” brand shoes and boots fence Publication & Events for military use. The company has a are crafted, designed and produced The company provides services in full range of vehicles to meet a broad to the most advanced European the field of security, defence, en- spectrum of defence applications. Standards. ergy, and training.

L-3 NORICUM Trade & Invest- This company comprises three busi- Slovenia ments – ORF ness segments: Electronic Systems DAT-CON D.O.O. The company is a leading supplier - components, products, subsystems, It offers system integration, elec- of technical rubber products and systems and related services for mili- tronic applications, special measur- supplies customers with innova- tary and commercial customers. Aero- ing and multimedia equipment. tive, quality solutions. space Systems: integrated solutions for the global ISR market and Communication Systems. Malaysia Egypt DSA Exhibition and Confer- National Organization ence SDN BHD LACROIX for Military Production 30 years in the defence show busi- Lacroix presents innovative decoy (NOMP) ness, Defence Services Asia is now solutions for the navy including AAW NOMP in cooperation with the ranked as one of the world’s top and ASW pyrotechnics, cutting-edge Arab Organization for Industrializa- five international defence shows. technologies for warship self-protection, produces civilian goods and tion. It is currently producing the lat- military products. est generation of chaff and flares. It Hungary provides vehicle survivability systems GIS Technologies Ltd and ammunition (GALIX), as well as The main profiles of the company Kazakhstan AlmaDK LLP live training and simulation in pyro- are engineering research and de- The Company develops, produces, technics products. velopment concentrating on the repairs, purchases and sells am- development and international munition, armament and military Oshkosh Defense trade of military technology. A leading provider of tactical wheeled equipment. vehicles and life cycle sustainment services. For 100 years, Oshkosh has Romania mobilised military and security forces Digital Bit - IGG Partner Kuwait Overwatch General Trad- around the globe by offering a full The company provides Information ing Company portfolio of heavy, medium, light, Technology, Integrated Systems Using cutting edge unmanned ARFF, and highly protected military and Solutions, Electronic and au- systems, Overwatch is revolution- vehicles. tomation systems and consultant izing the fields of construction, services. agriculture, defence, and law en- Patria forcement. Patria›s Nemo Container is the world›s first 120mm mortar system integrated 14 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Event

with a container. It provides protection, weapon and ammunition in a mobile and flexible package. The container can be easily moved to a firing position on a high-speed boat, a ship or truck; and can fire from any of these carriers.

Photonis Photonis 4G night vision provides best range, highest detection, identification and recognition capability, and is widely deployed by NATO affiliates and associated forces. Its Compact Riverine RIB Boat from ASIS Boats Night Observation Device (CNOD), a digital weapon sight, can be used num. The SX-1 allows operators to in- from day to night with image record- corporate aftermarket magazines and ing capability and out-of-band identi- drop-in upgrades with AR15/M16/M4 fication. pistol grips and buttstocks that will fit the original Ritter & Stark folding butt- Poongsan stock mechanism. This firm has developed high-performing Korean-style ammunition models. RUAG With these new ammunitions, the RUAG is displaying its 120mm CO- company transformed its production BRA Mortar System and simulation system into a technology-intensive, and training systems for high fidelity value-adding one, and it is making ef- and interoperable live training. RUAG forts to advance the defence industry Aviation will demonstrate its military by expanding the volume of exports and civilian competence through the of ammunitions and semi-finished Dornier 228, F-5 & F/A-18 lifecycle products. maintenance, and helicopter support Renault Trucks Defense SAS capabilities. Renault trucks Defense is a multi- PFM - Motorized Floating Bridge brand holding company including AC- Schiebel MAT Defense and PANHARD Defense. Schiebel provides mine detection Renault Trucks Defense’s product equipment and the CAMCOPTER range includes armoured and tactical S-100, a revolutionary Vertical Take- vehicles, tactical and logistic trucks, Off and Landing Unmanned Aerial lifecycle support and mobility solu- Systems (VTOL UAS). As a compact tions. helicopter drone, the CAMCOPTER S-100 is designed with state-of-the- Ritter & Stark art networking capabilities for rapid Ritter & Stark has developed a modu- response in a wide range of situations. lar rifle platform designed to allow us- Sprung Structures ers to customise it. The SX-1 Modular Sprung Structures, located in Bah- Tactical Rifle can be quickly and easily rain and Dubai, is a member of the interchanged between a .308 Win./300 SARATOGA CBRN Protective US-headquartered Sprung Group of Coverall for Hot Climates Win Magnum and a .338 Lapua Mag- Companies. Sprung is the inventor of 15

spoke luxury and security vehicles, designed to provide effective protection in high-risk situations. All vehicles undergo internationally-recognised ballistic and impact testing, with STANAG 3 certification for military tactical vehicles and VPAM BRV 2009 VR7 for luxury and special purpose vehicles.

Textron Systems Textron Systems’ businesses develop and integrate products, services and support for aerospace and defence customers, as well as civil and commercial customers including law en- Wireless Blast Gauge® System forcement, security, border patrol and critical infrastructure protection. the stressed membrane structure, engineered to accommodate the need STREIT Group for enclosed space – quickly and eco- Producer of Armored Personnel Carri- nomically. ers, MRAPs, cash-in-transit, luxury, be- 16 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Event

2017 to be a milestone edition for Airport Show With further expansion, the show has become one of the largest events for the industry

Over the last 16 years, the Airport Show has established itself as pioneering event in the aviation industry. This year’s edition will see Airport Show, which is one of the further expansion and will take place from world’s largest annual airport events, May 15-17, 2017, at Dubai International is organised by Reed Exhibitions Mid- dle East and is supported by Dubai Convention and Exhibition Centre. Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), Dubai Airports, Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) and dnata, amongst a host of regional and international The show organisers recently said that toum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation aviation bodies and associations. the huge interest of the global avia- Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports Daniyal Qureshi, Group Exhibitions tion industry in the Middle East and and Chairman and Chief Executive of Director, Reed Exhibitions Middle in the latest smart technologies show- Emirates Airline and Group, last year’s East, said, “Airport Show has become cased on this platform has led to an edition was the most successful so far the largest and the most sought af- overall increase in year-on-year space with a participation of over 300 exter airport event for the industry and bookings for the 2017 edition. hibitors from over 55 countries and an ideal B2B platform for companies Held under the patronage of His High- occupied Zabeel Halls 4, 5 and 6 with to showcase the latest aviation re- ness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Mak- a gross space of 15,000 square metres. lated products and services. There is a 17

The UAE will lead the Middle East growth in number of air travellers with over 6.3 per cent annual growth

strong interest in this region from the Multi-billion dollar worth of airport expansion projects are planned across GCC global aviation industry, which has led countries to cater to the rapid growth in the number of air travellers to a double-digit increase in year-on- year space bookings for the show over The region is projected to witness a According to industry reports, it is es- the last three editions.” robust five per cent annual growth, timated that the global annual spend The GCC countries continue with according to IATA, which expects 7.2 on airport security would surge to multi-billion-dollars worth of airport billion passengers to travel in 2035, US$12.67 billion in 2023, up from expansion projects to cater to the rap- a near doubling of the 3.8 billion air US$8.22 billion in 2014. id growth in the number of air travel- travellers in 2016. The strong growth is At the show, representatives from air- lers, projected to double by 2035, and expected to fuel further investments ports across the region will talk about expanding fleets of airlines, particu- toward airport expansion projects. their expansion plans and explore the larly their national carriers Furthermore, the rise in the number latest technologies, which can cater to The UAE will lead the Middle East of air passengers worldwide is also their growing needs to enhance pas- growth in number of air travellers leading airports to actively invest in senger experience while ensuring se- with over 6.3 per cent annual growth, smart technology in a bid to ensure curity. as per latest estimates by the Interna- a comfortable passenger experience More than 300 leading companies tional Air Transport Association (IATA). without compromising on security. from around the world are expected 18 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Event

This year there will also be two new dedicated zones, the Air Traffic Control and Airport Security zones. Airport Security will take centre stage at the show and feature a host of exclusive benefits for global airport security vendors. The region’s top aviation security officials will attend it - including police, customs, immigration and civil defense and showcase cutting edge technologies from around the world. The 2017 edition will be collocated with the World Travel Catering & On- board Services Expo Middle East (WT- CEME), the GCC’s largest dedicated exhibition for companies to tap into the The show will showcase solutions for airport procurement, supplies, and technology opportunities presented by its boom- ing aviation catering business and the Global Airport Leaders’ Forum. WTCEME will feature the most advanced technologies and latest products and services relevant to the travel catering sector, ranging from food and beverage, travel amenities, and accessories to catering equipment and technologies. It will offer a dedicated platform for the travel catering industry in the Middle East, Africa and Indi- an Sub-Continent. It provides leading suppliers, caterers and experts with a dedicated platform to tap into the opportunities presented by its boom- ing aviation catering business within these regions, thus ensuring the sector supports the growth and success to participate in the 2017 event, in- ments of diverse segments within of the region’s aviation industry. troducing their latest products and the industry. One of their platforms While the Global Airport Leaders’ Fo- services to an estimated over 7,500 is ‘Business Connect’, which enables rum (GALF), for which Reed has col- attendees. The event will cover seven people to pre-schedule meetings with laborated with CAPA - Centre for Avia- sectors: Airport Build and Installations, key industry leaders from regional tion, will see international airport and Airfield Construction and Installations, airport authorities and contractors of aviation leaders address strategic and Airport Operations, Airport Security, mega airports projects. geopolitical challenges and opportu- Airport Technology and IT, Ground Plus, the collocated ‘Women in Avia- nities facing airport operators, regula- Support Equipment and Services, and tion Middle East’ conference will sup- tors and airport industry. Air Traffic Management. The show will port women to adopt aviation as a showcase solutions for airport pro- career and will see participation from Reference Text/Photo: curement, supplies, and technology. leading female aviation officials from www.reedexpo.ae Over the years, the Airport Show has the UAE, GCC, Africa and other coun- expanded and caters to the require- tries.

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UK’s Royal Navy Receives

a Boost for 2017 support vessels and Fleet Air Arm squadrons – 8,325 sailors and Royal 2017 is set to be the year of the Royal was quoted saying, “We are investing Marines in all. This pace of operations Navy as it prepares to welcome new billions in growing the Royal Navy for will continue well into 2017 and dur- ships to the fleet. Thousands of per- the first time in a generation with new ing the first quarter of next year, one sonnel have been involved in a wide aircraft carriers, submarines, frigates, third of the Royal Navy’s front-line range of key tasks in 2016. This in- patrol vessels and aircraft all on their strength will be on global operations. cludes responding to Russian activ- way. 2017 is the start of a new era of Furthermore, a raft of new ships will ity in the North Sea, English Channel maritime power, projecting Britain’s either be built, be launched or be de- and North Atlantic, supporting EU and influence globally and delivering se- livered to the fleet as part of plans to NATO-led operations in the Mediterra- curity at home.” expand the size and strength of the nean and Aegean, helping safeguard At the peak of activity in 2016, Naval Royal Navy to meet its growing com- overseas territories, and leading a US service personnel were involved in 22 mitments around the world. Navy task force in the Gulf. operations in the UK and abroad, serv- Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon ing on nearly 30 ships, submarines,

Harris to Supply EW Systems to Royal Moroccan Air Force

Harris Corporation has been awarded spares and support equipment and “AIDEWS’ integrated radar warning a $91 million IDIQ contract by Warner services to Morocco to help protect the and RF countermeasures defend Robins Air Logistics Center to provide RMAF F-16 aircraft fleet against current against modern sophisticated AN/ALQ-211 Advanced Integrated and evolving electronic threats. electronic threats,” said Ed Zoiss, Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite The combat-ready ALQ-211(V)4 EW president, Harris Electronic Systems. (AIDEWS) systems to the Royal system is a low-risk, modular solution “Harris is committed to rapidly fielding Moroccan Air Force (RMAF). The that provides powerful capabilities this proven capability to support the contract was awarded during the and mission-based adaptability that Royal Moroccan Air Force’s pilots and second quarter of Harris’ fiscal 2017. have made it the top choice for 5 other enable their mission.” Harris will supply AIDEWS systems, international allies. 23

Boeing wins $13.8 billion order from Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines agreed to a firm order for 39 widebody jets from Boeing in a deal that would help the carrier expand CEO Kevin McAllister. “We appreciate and update its fleet. the trust, commitment and endorsement of Singapore Airlines, and look The deal – for 20 Boeing 777-9s and for the 19 787-10 Dreamliners – also forward to delivering market-leading 19 787-10 “Dreamliners” – would be Boeing’s latest and biggest variant of capability to one of the world’s most valued at $13.8 billion at list prices, that aircraft – are on top of 30 that Sin- widely respected industry leaders.” though big carriers typically negotiate gapore has already made for the jet. Advanced technology including a new substantial discounts on such orders. “Singapore Airlines has been a valued composite wing, all-new engines and The national carrier and 787-10 launch Boeing customer for more than 50 superior aerodynamics will result in customer also announced its recom- years and we are honored they have the incredible fuel efficiency promised mitment for its previous order for 30 selected the 777X and additional 787- by the 777X family. The 777-9 will be 787-10 airplanes. 10s to expand its future widebody the largest and most efficient twin-en- The order is Singapore Airlines’ first for fleet. They are the most efficient, gine commercial jet in the world with Boeing’s newest and largest 777 vari- capable and passenger preferred the lowest operating cost per seat of ant, the 777-9 that is expected to be- airplanes in their class,” said Boeing any commercial airplane and no com- gin flying later this decade. The order Commercial Airplanes President & petitor in its market segment.

development cycle, generating Thuraya Named Satellite better opportunities and creating products that get to market more Operator of the Year quickly. Its partners enjoy easy access to hardware and software Thuraya Telecommunications most rugged vehicular terminal; and development platforms along with Company recently won Telecom the FT2225 M2M terminal, which the documentation and support they Review’s Satellite Operator of the Year extended reach into North America, need to develop innovative and state- Award at the seventh annual ‘It’s All operating over ViaSat’s L-band MSS of- the-art products and solutions. About Smart Networking Summit’ in network and Thuraya’s coverage area. Samer Halawi, Chief Executive Officer Dubai. New agreements and partnerships of Thuraya said, “Our approach is to The award recognises the company’s opened exciting new markets in the innovate, disrupt and redefine, and innovation, extension into new Maldives, Vietnam, and the Black we will always be sure to respond to markets, and its unique and Sea. The company also adopted a changing market demands by offering progressive next generation capability notably revolutionary approach to something different from what is plans. Extending its product portfolio the wearables market, with the WiCis- already available. The fact that also with the launch of XT-PRO DUAL, Sports app running on a Thuraya the application of our technology Thuraya created the world’s first SatSleeve+ on expeditions to Nepal undoubtedly saves and improves lives dual mode, dual SIM phone. It also and K2. is both a humbling privilege and a introduced IP Commander, the world’s Thuraya is also shortening its tremendous responsibility.” 24 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 News

Pilatus Sells 17 PC-21s to French Air Force Pilatus Aircraft recently announced the signing of three PC-21 fleet orders by end of December 2016, for a total of 21 PC- 21s. Of these 17 are for the French Air Force and two each for the Royal Jordanian Air Force and QinetiQ, a British company which operates the Empire Test Pilots’ School. Together, these orders are reportedly worth over 300 million Swiss francs.

The contract signed on the 30th flight instruments will be used to train December 2016 by the French Air test pilots and flight test engineers for Force is with Babcock Mission Critical customers from the United Kingdom Services France (BMCSF), with Pilatus and elsewhere. as a sub-contractor, in which the PC- Oscar J. Schwenk, Chairman of the 21 and other ground-based training Board of Directors of Pilatus, was material will contribute to completion quoted saying, “I am delighted we of the overall contract. have finally won another European air In addition to the Swiss Air Force, force for our PC-21. I am proud that France is now the second European our best-selling PC-21 is now destined nation to opt for the PC-21. to fly for ‘la Grande Nation’. France is The French Air Force has opted for Under the contract concluded with already the 8th air force to choose the 21st century training system: the QinetiQ, Pilatus will provide two PC- the PC-21: these orders included, we 17 PC-21s will be used to train future 21s to the Empire Test Pilots’ School will soon have a total of 209 PC-21s military pilots who will transfer to the (ETPS) based in Wiltshire, in the south flying successfully from bases around Alpha Jet prior to their conversion on of England. ETPS functions as a training the world. I’m confident that other to the Dassault Rafale, a multi-purpose centre for flight test engineers and test European air forces will follow France’s 5th generation fighter aircraft. pilots. The PC-21s with their modified example!” FLIR Launches Five New Thermal Imaging Cameras FLIR Systems, Inc. recently announced readability by embossing high-fidelity, ruggedized design, the new OneFit the launch of five new thermal visible-light details onto the thermal adjustable-height connector, and a imaging cameras, including two imagery. more powerful set of imaging features new third generation FLIR ONE The third generation FLIR ONE for the job site. It also features MSX and thermal camera attachments for provides an introductory-level VividIR advanced image processing. smartphones, two new dual sensor thermal camera that attaches to iOS Professional features include multiple thermal cameras for drones, and a or Android devices. Featuring the new spot temperature meters and one- ruggedized compact thermal camera OneFit adjustable-height connector, touch reporting capabilities to quickly for home and building inspectors. including a USB-C version for Android, All five products feature FLIR Lepton, the third generation FLIR ONE easily interpret and share results. Fully FLIR’s thermal microcamera core, attaches to more smartphones integrated with the FLIR Tools app for and FLIR’s patented multispectral without needing to remove your in-depth data analysis, it delivers a dynamic imaging (MSX) technology, phone case. professional-grade thermal camera for which improves image quality and The FLIR ONE Pro features a workers. 25

The new version capitalises on extensive feedback from the current France Chooses Safran laser gyro-based navigation systems. It will incorporate new technologies to design a Global to deliver even higher performance than the current system; the first to eliminate the need for electrostatically Navigation System suspended gyroscopes (ESG), which were traditionally used for navigation on strategic platforms. To date, Safran has supplied inertial navigation systems for more than 500 surface ships from around the world, along with over 70 submarines, both nuclear and conventional. A number of modern front-line units are equipped with Safran’s navigation systems, including the new Barracuda class nuclear attack submarines. Safran has developed proven expertise in all inertial navigation technologies (mechanical, laser, fiber- optic, vibrating and MEMS), with more than 60 years of experience in providing navigation systems for both civil and military customers operating in all environments. Safran develops and deploys differentiating technologies in navigation, optronics, electronics and The French defense procurement agency DGA has chosen safety-critical software to meet the Safran Electronics & Defense to design, develop and build most demanding requirements of platforms operating on the ground, an improved version of its global navigation system now in the air, in space and at sea. Safran used on the country’s Triomphant class ballistic missile is a leading contributor to a number nuclear submarines (SNLE). of major defense programs in France, Europe and around the world.

IRIS-T Enhanced with Air-to-Surface Engagement Capability The functionality of the short- After its initial optimisation for air-to- a Norwegian F-16. range air-to-air missile IRIS-T air use, it has already been procured Now usable in air-to-ground (Infra Red Imaging System for short-range (IRIS-T SLS) ground- engagements as well, IRIS-T is one of Tail/Thrust Vector-Controlled), based air defence. Its functionality has the world’s best performing short- range air-to-air missile setting new produced by Diehl Defence, been enhanced with an air-to-surface engagement capability. This basic standards in its market segment. Germany, and having been air-to-ground capability provides the As part of full aircraft integration, selected for the combat jets ability to acquire, track and engage IRIS-T supports a configuration with Eurofighter/Typhoon, F-16, individual ground targets like boats/ various sensor systems including radar EF-18, Tornado and Gripen, ships, small buildings and vehicles and Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems has again been extended. and has been successfully verified in (HMCS) ready to use in existing aircraft September 2016 by a test firing from systems. 26 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Interview

EDIC was established in 2014 from EDIC: Bringing together the integration of assets owned by Mubadala Development Company, key strategic assets Tawazun Holding and Emirates Ad- vanced Investments Group. How is this integration supporting the growth of under one umbrella the defense sector? With the vision and wisdom of our AT IDEX 2017, EDIC highlights country’s great leadership the vision of its dominant role in the nation’s EDIC saw acceptance in 2014. EDIC’s mission thus started, the establish- defense industry ment of a corporate structure rose to bring together the defense assets established by Mubadala Development Company, Tawazun Holding and Emir- ates Advanced Investments Group. The integration is an ongoing process, and already we have seen the creation of value through the strategic alignment of our capabilities across our assets. We will be the leading integrated defense industries platform for the UAE, and we aspire to be recognized globally as the region’s premier partner for manufacturing, services, and technology development. Solidifying our strategic alignment to the needs of the UAE Armed Forces and enhancing collaboration among our companies through shared services reap economies of scale, all to the benefit of our Armed forces. The integration of the assets, has enabled us to integrate Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC) minds and capabilities, cross function- is the region’s premier integrated national ality which is a great capability within defence services and manufacturing plat- EDIC, and through our structure we are able to balance our relationships form, providing world-class facilities, tech- with OEMs, and focus on increasing nology and support services. In an interview the transfer of technology and know- with Nation Shield, Fahad Al Mheiri, Direc- how, all to support the needs of the tor, Business Development explains how UAE Armed Forces, and provide them with better value through our sup- EDIC brings together the combined capabili- port, products, and services. ties of the UAE’s defence industries into a Who are the main customers of Ad- single integrated platform to enhance value vanced Military Maintenance, Repair for clients, shareholders, partners and other and Overhaul Centre(AMMROC)? AMMROC with the support of lead- stakeholders. ing aerospace companies and unique 27

Al Taif Technical Services is a leader in providing integrated lifecycle support of defense systems to the UAE Armed Forces partnerships have quickly established its credentials as a key aviation MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) partner for the region providing maintenance service and support to meet the ever-changing needs of military operators. Today AMMROC is the sole provider of Performance Based Logis- tics to the UAE Air Force & Air Defence (AFAD). With their engineering capabilities, industry leadership and innovation, they ensure the highest levels of aircraft readiness, and safety for our customers, allowing them to focus on their core area of operations. With the establishment of their new facility neering capabilities to support the sion of in house engineered solutions in Al Ain AMMROC seeks to grow its UAE Armed forces ground fleet from without inflation of cost. capabilities allowing it to excel into a tracked, wheeled vehicles, and other Bayanat is a national leader in the pro- Center of Excellence for military avia- mobile systems. With the capabilities vision of mapping, surveying and geo- tion services. available, Al Taif provides futuristic spatial services. What range of sectors How does your subsidiary Al Taif Tech- technical training from virtual reality does it service? nical Services which is working closely to augmented reality workshops as Bayanat is a national leader in the pro- with UAE Armed Forces strengthen well as hands on training to the UAE vision of value-added mapping, geo- defense operations? Cadets going through their military spatial services and GIS solution. We Al Taif Technical Services is a leader in service training. This experience and are aspiring to further enrich its lead- providing integrated life-cycle sup- future capabilities of these engineers ership position by enabling public and port of defense systems to the UAE support our ground forces and ensure private organizations to streamline Armed Forces. The company is all set technical readiness dependability their operations and enhance their to increase efficiency of their MRO and availability of parts and services decision-making process through lev- capabilities supported by an inte- to better cope with today’s tactical eraging our fully integrated geospatial grated supply chain, in-house engi- ground operations, through the provi- solutions and seamless spatial data. 28 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Interview

We are now aiming to provide our list of services at competitive rates to all government sectors. Bayanat provides end-to-end geospatial services for a range of businesses across diverse sectors including defence, municipality, oil and gas, transportation and utilities. Bayanat value offering includes surveying (aerial, hydrographic, field & geodesy), spatial data management, cartography and visualization (2D & 3D) and relevant advisory services. The highly specialized small arms maker Caracal has added one more feather to your cap. What is its product portfolio? Caracal International has seen significant growth in the last year. As a small arms manufacturer that develops and produces a wide range of modern firearms, Caracal produces pistols, sub machine guns, assault rifles and sniper rifles. With fully integrated vertical capabilities that include research and development, component manufacturing, product validation, global supply chain and assembly, little stands in the way for Caracal to grow its portfolio even further as was showcased in the 2016 Abu Dhabi Equestrian and hunting exhibition. Caracal also carries out turnkey weapon maintenance services, and provides basic and advanced tactical shooting training. Horizon International Flight Academy has already established itself as the having already graduated from the What special features would you dis- leading flight training center in the Academy through the use of its fleet play at the IDEX this time? GCC? Do you also train personnel from of helicopters and flight simulators, EDIC, through its strategic partner- other countries in the Middle East and the academy is a recognized and ap- ship with IDEX 2017, will emphasize has it helped produce local Emirati tal- proved training academy by the Gen- its leading role in the nation’s defense ent? eral Civil Aviation Authority. Aligned industry and highlight its contribution Yes, Horizon International Flight Acad- with Abu Dhabi’s vision to create a to the latest developments in defence emy, the only such academy in the sustainable and diverse, knowledge- region offers standard and bespoke based economy for Emirati nationals, technology. EDIC will showcase the helicopter training solutions to com- Horizon is committed to setting new best-in-class technologies, machinery mercial and military customers in quality standards for the next genera- and equipment by its group compa- the Middle East as well as South Asia, tion of international, regional and Emi- nies, each a leading specialist in local and North Africa, with over 900 pilots rati pilots. and international markets.

30 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Interview COLLABORATION AND COOPERATION – FROM AEROSPACE TO OUTER SPACE

Nation Shield sat in our complex world. Sharing allows down with Lockheed us to work collaboratively across our Martin’s UAE Chief own business areas to adapt the use of technology as customer needs evolve. Executive Bob Har- What are the main programmes and ward ahead of the capabilities Lockheed Martin is col- company’s presence at laborating with the UAE? the forthcoming IDEX Protecting the UAE and our regional allies remains at the core of our part- and found out more nership, and is more important to- about the company’s day than ever before. We have had a latest innovations. strong relationship with the UAE for many decades, initially supporting defense programmes like the C-130 By: Sakha Pramod Hercules cargo aircraft, F-16 fighter, PAC-3 missile interceptor and THAAD What is Lockheed Martin’s focus at anti-ballistic missile system. Today we IDEX this year? are working together on everything Our top priority at IDEX is to engage from aerospace to outer space. with our Emirati and regional custom- Robert S. ers to best support their operational Lockheed Martin also strives to better requirements. Our focus is to deliver Harward is the the communities in the UAE. Can you the most affordable advanced tech- Chief Executive elaborate on that and your focus on nology solutions to protect citizens, Science, Technology, Engineering and and provide our customers and part- of Lockheed Mathematics (STEM)? ners with critical capabilities to help We always seek to support the UAE solve some of the most difficult secu- Martin UAE and community through various activi- rity challenges. Vice Admiral ties. Recent examples include our The theme for this edition of the IDEX UAE Community Robotics Challenge, Conference is ‘Disrupting Innovation USN (Ret) SEAL our Generation Space: Fundamentals in Defense and Security.’ How does Training Programme, and a recent Lockheed Martin encourage innova- industrial entrepreneurial training tion in the industry? Groundbreaking ideas often happen program at our Center for Innovation At Lockheed Martin, we are driven by when people come together to cre- & Security Solutions based in Masdar a sense of purpose and a passion for ate an idea that is better or more in- City. Right here in the UAE we are sup- innovation to shape the future. More- novative than the sum of its parts. This porting the training and development over, in defence and global security power of sharing, or creating a space of the next generation, through these that kind of disruptive innovation re- where ideas can fuse, swap and cre- training and development programs. quires partnership and collaboration. ate new forms, is especially important As a world-leading global aerospace 31

and defence company with more than throughs that address major global and technologies into a single com- 70,000 engineers, we know that engi- challenges, while delivering competi- mercial line of business that we will neering a better tomorrow is only pos- tive solutions to help our customers call Lockheed Martin Energy, and we sible by advancing STEM today. That is stay ahead in an ever-changing world. look forward to working together with why STEM is a critical focus for Lock- At the CISS, we created a resident, our regional partners and customers heed Martin both globally and right in-depth, Modeling and Simulation to help solve some of their most press- here in the Middle East. (M&S) capability to immerse users in ing energy challenges in the future. What are your key partnerships in the nearly all of Lockheed Martin’s plat- UAE is investing big in space technolo- UAE? form products. The center has also gies and exploration. How are you We know in today’s environment part- developed a resident advanced com- helping the UAE in this sector? nerships make a world of difference. puter-aided drafting (CAD) and com- For more than 50 years, our Space We’re proud to work with the Emirati puter-aided manufacturing (CAM) Systems Company has led the design government, industry and academia capability using visualisation technol- and production of spacecraft that on a variety of programmes to ad- ogy, and has acquired a prototype 3D have helped advance humanity and vance security and help achieve the printer to enhance its CAD/CAM capa- supported our understanding of our UAE’s vision of building a strong, resil- bility. planet from a different perspective. ient economy. Do you have initiatives here in the re- Last year we collaborated with the Our wide-ranging partnerships here gion in the energy management seg- UAE Space Agency and Mubadala to in the UAE include working with ment? support the UAE’s journey into space, Mubadala, the UAE Space Agency, Ta- For decades, we have invested in by training their next generation. In wazun and Masdar, to name a few. Our smart, natural and safe energy tech- line with the UAE’s National Vision, Center for Innovation & Security Solu- nologies – enabling global security, a ‘Generation Space’ was an intensive tions (CISS), based in Masdar City, is strong economic future and climate four-month programme - just com- testament to the long-standing part- protection for future generations. pleted in December - that took young nership between Lockheed Martin During the last several years, we’ve Emirati engineers through the funda- and the UAE. ramped up these efforts and made mentals of space, to the UAE and US How does your Center for Innovation significant progress in the energy sec- space indigenous talent pipeline of & Security Solutions help develop in- tor through acquisitions, new partner- students and professionals inspired novative solutions? ships and increased business. To con- towards long-term careers in the Lockheed Martin has always taken the tinue our growth in this key area, we space industry. lead in creating technological break- have combined all energy products 32 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Interview

GCC countries should brace up against threat of cyberattacks as part of their security and defence Julian Donald BAE Systems, MD framework BAE Systems is a global defence, aerospace and security company employ- BAE Systems steps in with a host of ing around 83,400 people worldwide. solutions to ward off such threats Its wide-ranging products and services cover air, land and naval forces, as detect and investigate unknown cyber tries with their own local capabilities, well as advanced electronics, security, threats. Why is this segment important which is not just unique to cyber secu- information technology, and support to countries in the Middle East? rity but is an approach we seek to take services. BAE Systems has a strong In addition to more traditional defence to all areas of BAE Systems business; presence worldwide including the US, and security threats, GCC countries this is something we have been com- UK, Australia as well as the UAE, Oman face concerted, advanced and well-re- mitted to for many years. Knowledge and Saudi Arabia. In an exclusive in- sourced state cyber programmes from transfer is key - this takes time with a terview with Nation Shield, Julian adversaries which find a way round clear, long-term view of developing Donald, BAE Systems, Managing traditional defences such as firewalls. local skills. Director, Middle East and Asia spoke Our experience is in helping to protect You protect financial institutions about his company’s operations with governments – particularly the UK across the globe from financial and special focus on cyber security. Government – from the most sophis- reputational harm. How great is the BAE Systems develops advanced de- ticated of threats. The usual signature- threat to the sector from cyber preda- fence solutions, but you also offer top tors? end cyber security solutions the world based detection packages don’t pick The threat is growing, particularly with over. How important is the GCC mar- up on the ‘unknown unknowns’. Our the use of sophisticated cyber tools by ket for you? approach is to look at patterns of ac- criminals and terrorist groups. A lot of The GCC is one of our most important tivity across the whole data spectrum very powerful exploitative technolo- markets worldwide. That is driven by and identify behaviours that stand gies can be bought online so we are the security threat to governments out. seeing the barriers to entry for crimi- and businesses in the region. It is BAE Systems provides the industry’s nals becoming lower every day. That also clear that criminal activity and broadest set of services for cyber se- said, there is no doubt that the way in the need for compliance in the fields curity and analytics. Do you provide which regulations in the GCC are de- of anti-money laundering and fraud training to professionals here to sup- veloping it is clear there is consider- also mean the commercial market is port your products? able effort being made to tackle this expanding. Training is absolutely the most impor- growing threat to national security. You provide threat analytics solutions tant aspect of attaining a successful BAE Systems is the expert provider of to help manage threat intelligence, solution. We empower GCC coun- 33

APKWS on F-16 AH-1W_APKWSM777 , 155mm 39 caliber towed gun email security, information security advanced capability across air, land, nerships, which is something to which solutions, protecting critical commu- sea and cyberspace, with technolo- we have been committed for many nications and infrastructure. Do you gies and solutions designed to meet years. Partnerships are a great way of think email security is often ignored? the diverse requirements of regional developing offerings that are tailored To quote a former Director of of the governments and customers. There to meeting local requirements. It is UK’s GCHQ, Iain Lobben, “Basic IT secu- is a particular focus on delivering en- clear that working with local expertise rity practice can deal with 80 per cent hanced capability to address custom- helps us deliver technologies that proof the threats”. This includes email er need for national defence, security vide more value to our customers on a security, using strong passwords, up- and critical infrastructure protection. long-term basis. dating firewalls, people following IT How do you view your presence and Linked to this is our on-going edu- advice and knowing what informa- business relationship with the UAE? cation initiatives which support the tion needs to be protected. But this What are the future plans on hand for country’s national agenda. Our part- isn’t enough for the other 20 per cent the UAE and around the region? nership with The Abu Dhabi Education of what we call “Advanced Persistent We have been working with the UAE Council (ADEC) and Strata Manufac- Threats”. That is where we come in. for many years and are currently dis- turing PJSC (Strata) to bring “The Make Saudi Arabia is a major client for you in cussing a number of opportunities It Challenge” to the UAE has been very the region. What are the functions of with the UAE Armed Forces to support successful. BAE Systems Saudi Arabia? growth of its land, sea and air capabil- Our internship programme with Our business in the Kingdom of Saudi ity requirements. This is also the case Mubadala is also something of which Arabia is diverse and as such we have around the region. In terms of areas we are very proud. The 18-week in- a number of important functions and of focus for us, we want bring the suc- ternship initiative plays a major part of roles. We are proud of almost 50 years cess to UAE that we and our customers our support of the UAE as we look to of heritage in providing leading edge elsewhere have experienced with sev- support the creation of a sustainable technology and training to the Saudi eral key products including the M777 indigenous capability by using our in- Armed Forces. We employ 5,800 in contract in India and APKWS contracts tellectual property to aid knowledge Saudi Arabia and 68% of them are in Iraq and Jordan. These, alongside and skills transfer. Saudi Nationals, making BAE Systems our latest 40mm naval gun offering, The regional Science Technology one of the world’s leading private sec- the 40mk4, make up just some of the Engineering and Maths (STEM) pro- tor employers of Saudis. opportunities we are currently explor- grammes we deliver are also ongoing What are the highlights of BAE Sys- ing around the region. this year, as we continue to support tems participation in the IDEX this In addition to the product focus, we the national agenda around education year? have been working to continue build- in the Gulf countries. Our focus at IDEX 2017 is on providing ing and strengthening our local part- 34 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Interview

Leonardo (formerly Fin- Leonardo, formerly meccanica), is a global Finmeccanica, makes high-tech company and one of the key players in a strong presence at Aerospace, Defence and IDEX Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo is present in 218 sites worldwide, with a significant industrial presence in four domestic markets (Italy, the UK, the U.S. and Poland) as well as strategic partnerships in the most important high potential international markets. Gio- vanni Soccodato, Ex- ecutive Vice President Strategy, Markets and Business Development of Leonardo shares his

How important is the Middle East for IDEX is being held, we have a historic company’s vision and Leonardo and how big are your opera- friendship with the country and have spoke about its operations here? provided products from what we now tions in the Middle East The Middle East is of major strategic call our Defence Systems division for significance for Leonardo. We have of- many years, as well as training aircraft and strong participation fices in Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh and and naval capabilities. The depth and in the IDEX 2017. Muscat and we have plans underway breadth of our organisation means to open additional offices in other that we are able to lead multi-billion countries. Last year we won our com- contracts both technologically and show, using the opportunity to see our pany’s largest ever contract to supply commercially, and we think we have current customers and meet potential the Eurofighter Typhoon to Kuwait many more solutions to offer in the new ones. At our IDEX stand (06-A03) and over 200 Leonardo helicopters Middle East region. visitors will be able to experience the are flown by Middle Eastern custom- What are you focusing on at the IDEX comfort and luxury of our AW609 ers. In Qatar, Leonardo provides a this year? TiltRotor VIP cabin by visiting our full- low-level radar system for air surveil- IDEX will be one of 2017’s most impor- scale mock-up and we’ll be drawing lance and defence, and the country tant defence expositions and we want attention to our training solution for has also chosen our technologies for to take full advantage of the large modern fast-jet pilots via a model of its new naval fleet. In the UAE, where number of delegations attending the our M-346 aircraft. Looking at our heli- 35

copter offerings, we’ll be promoting ‘Dark Web’ in real time. our AW101 in CSAR and VVIP configu- Two years ago, Leonardo was the tech- rations, and, alongside the AW159, in nology partner at Expo 2015 Milan its naval configuration. We’ll be show- for security matters. Is safety for large ing potential new customers our lat- events going to be one of the services est electronics systems including our you offer in the years to come? Miysis product, an advanced Directed Leonardo has established a reputa- InfraRed Countermeasure (DIRCM) tion for successfully supporting major Aermacchi M-345 system for aircraft protection that is events, including the aforementioned High Efficiency Trainer fully exportable to the Middle East re- Milan Expo in 2015. Recently, Leon- gion, as well as our Kronos radar and ardo provided technology services aeronautics sector has a long-standing communications systems. Our Naval for a new stadium in the Middle East relationship with the United Arab Emir- capabilities will also be represented at and is offering its security technology ates, which chose the MB.339 trainer the IDEX stand by our Vulcano 76 and expertise for new ‘smart’ stadiums in jet for their national aerobatic team Al DART ammunition and by the brand Italy. In each project, we start by ana- Fursan. The pilots were trained in Italy, new ATAS sonar, the smallest and lysing risks and existing infrastructure, using Leonardo aircraft and teaching most powerful variable-depth, towed ensuring that Leonardo’s solutions systems. In fact, due to the versatility sonar available today. At our NAVDEX make the best use of existing systems of our trainer aircraft, Leonardo is able stand (B35) visitors will be able to learn and practices. Our technologies then to provide an end-to-end pilot training about the company’s next-generation monitor the sites involved in an event, capability. naval systems. We have a long list of including aerial intelligence (including The unique characteristics of the products on display. from unmanned vehicles), video sur- AW609 TiltRotor, which combines the Leonardo has a number of cyber secu- veillance, monitoring and analysis and benefits of a helicopter and a fixed- rity solutions to offer in areas such as smoke detection, and we also provide wing aircraft, has drawn a lot of atten- anti-money laundering and payment systems for secure communications tion. Do you think the AW609 is ideal platform. Can you give some details? (based on TETRA technology) along- for the Middle East whether for civilian Leonardo has worked with the Middle side emergency public announcement or military use? Eastern financial sector for more than facilities. The revolutionary AW609 has already 20 years. Thanks to our experience in The Aermacchi M-345 High Efficiency proven to be a success in the Middle the Islamic banking industry, Leon- Trainer (HET) is the latest military pilot East, particularly in the UAE where a ardo has been chosen by many such trainer aircraft developed by Leon- SAR variant is expected to be intro- organisations in the region. We know ardo’s Aircraft division. Can you tell us duced into service by the country’s banking is a sector that is particu- about its global potential? Joint Aviation Command. In addition, larly exposed to cybercrime, with 95 We think that our M-345HET (High Ef- we strongly believe there’s potential percent of cyber-attacks committed ficiency Trainer), the latest solution for in the future for other commercial and against financial institutions. Fraud, basic-to-advanced pilot training, has government/public utility roles for the software bugs, connectivity problems, the scope to capture a quarter of the AW609 such as for transport duties. data leaks and the interruption of IT potential basic trainer market by 2038. Thanks to its unique combination of systems are just some of the threats Compared with a turbo-prop trainer, vertical takeoff/landing and turbo- that can compromise business opera- the M-345 has the same low costs of prop-like speed, altitude and range, tions. Specifically, Leonardo provides acquisition and operation but also the AW609 will allow unprecedented turn-key solutions to financial institu- provides pilots with a more authentic point-to point connection among tions, analysing their needs, specifying training experience with representa- capital cities across the Gulf Coopera- and designing architecture and imple- tive speed and performance. This com- tion Council region. The AW609 is also menting the solution including on-site bination is an excellent fit for oppor- ideally suited for improving transport integration. It’s worth noting that our tunities in this market, and Air Forces capabilities during major international company’s cyber security platform of other countries have expressed events in the area and for SAR opera- can also analyse information from the their interest in the aircraft. Leonardo’s tions. 36 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Interview Offering integrated solutions in electronic defence

Elettronica is a world leader in Electronic De- fence equipment. Elettronica President and CEO Ing. Enzo Benigni talks to Nation Shield about the company’s core strengths, association with UAE and how its products make the world a lot safer.

these issues is that governments ex- tronic systems for search, intercep- pect increasing levels of collaboration, analysis, identification and locali- You are a world leader in terms of Elec- tion to build their strategic responses. sation of electromagnetic emissions tronic Defence equipment. Which are In this context, Elettronica is finding (ESM/ELINT)? your core strengths? ways to increase the value it adds to Our rich history in the EW market - For more than half a century Elettron- the process, especially through our well over half a century - has made ica has successfully developed stra- ability to deliver integrated, turn-key us a global leader and one of the few tegic and tactical Electronic Warfare solutions. That’s an approach that companies in the world with a pre- capabilities for a broad range of requires very large investments, but cise operational experience in nearly platforms. Beyond the variety of EW which helps us get closer to customer every possible scenario. Our work to- solutions we can provide, I think our needs, to be reactive in the face of gether with armed forces all around greatest strength lies in the true part- new threat and to further improve our the globe has helped us tailor solu- nership relations we have been able performance, our time to market and tions based on real needs and has al- to establish with customers. We’ve overall quality. lowed us to build capabilities to react assembled core strengths that derive How many countries do you export to - and to thwart - emerging threats. both from our innovative technolo- your products? Why are these prod- We have the proprietary technologies gies - and the innovative people who ucts so well accepted worldwide? and algorithms to make our products create them - and from a “customer We export to over 28 countries world- adequate to face the most demand- driven” approach that takes into ac- wide. That kind of success depends on ing operational scenarios. We’ve pro- count the real needs of those using the ability to truly place the customer vided ESM/Elint solutions for fighters our products. at the core of our processes. A close and other aircraft, ships, submarines Your products range from single relationship allows us to detect needs, and special vehicles. We’ve recently stand-alone devices to integrated sys- to deliver the right solutions and to validated a new capability called SEI tems for naval, air and ground applica- build a solid support policy all along (Specific Emitter Identification) that tions. Can you elaborate? the product life cycle. Our technology enables new Customer features for Constantly evolving Defense and is state of the art and our customers surveillance of any type of commu- Security issues are reshaping geopo- require advanced solutions. To stay nication and radar emissions. In ad- litical priorities all around the world as ahead of the curve, Elettronica invests dition, we support our customers in countries act to build new paradigms roughly ten percent of its revenues in building in-country capability to man- for the protection of their populations. Research and Development. age big data sets and enhance the ef- The common thread running through What is so special about your elec- fectiveness of any ESM/Elint missions. 37

nologies and in our engineering system capabilities. The first aspect leads to compact and reliable solutions, vital factors in avionics. The second means our products can be fully integrated in all mission and avionic systems, while tailored to the most demanding operational requirements. One of your main products is a family of mobile stations for ELINT activity (ELT-888) which are very successful in global markets. What aspects do you attribute this success to? Our success in this area grows largely from our experience with UAE custom- Can you tell us about your EW coun- in the communications and radar do- ers in the ground segment. We devel- ter-measure systems (ECM)? mains. We monitor market trends to oped the product based on concrete Of all the EW domains, I consider deliver solutions in line with modern operational needs and that gave us that Elettronica has especially distin- threats in symmetric and asymmetric the chance to establish trust-based guished itself in the ECM area. We‘ve scenarios. This is the real added value cooperation and very solid product developed our own solid state technol- for our customers and is the reason improvement policies all along the life ogy and are certainly leading the jam- we can proudly declare that in the last cycle. The combination of customer mer market in global competition. We decade about 60 naval units world- knowledge with Elettronica’s high- have used our technology extensively wide have selected Elettronica as their end technology led to the very suc- in the most demanding applications, EW Provider. cessful solution currently in operation. in combat aircraft like the EuroFighter Your EW suites are well accepted by You also offer a range of technical Typhoon or in the naval field with the many Consortiums and International solutions like MAW Tx, RF Source etc. Horizon and Fremm frigates, and now Programs. Can you give some details? in the new Italian PPA Ship Class. Our Consortium and International Pro- How are they accepted in internation- jammers combine advanced technol- grams generally introduce high levels al markets? ogy with system engineering capabili- of complexity in the overall EW gov- Technical Solutions like MAW TX and ties offering truly excellent transmit- ernance policy. The combination of RF Source derive from Elettronica’s ted power, threat management and specific export strategies, high qual- participation in the huge EuroFighter installation features. ity standards and solid technology Typhoon program. We are delivering Your have EW systems tailor made for transfer policies make Elettronica the our equipment to a global fleet now naval applications. In what way are preferred EW provider. In well over half numbering around 600 platforms, they superior to their competitors? a century of experience we’ve shown with hundred of thousands of opera- The purpose of our systems is to en- we know how to build trust and solid tional hours and deployment in wide hance the operational effectiveness partnerships with the largest players range of geographical areas. These as- of Naval Forces. Our capabilities re- in the EW field. pects have deeply contributed to im- flect Customer needs and policies, What are your key strengths in avion- proving our technology and introduc- and support the execution of naval ics? ing in our engineering design policies strategies by maintaining maritime Our avionics products are at the cut- what we consider to be our greatest superiority though area patrolling and ting edge of the EW market. We’ve source of new added value: customer protection, all while effectively con- developed solutions able to live in the feedback and experience. These tech- taining costs. Elettronica’s superiority most demanding environmental con- nical solutions have become building derives from our technology and en- ditions as well complex scenarios from blocks for a capabilities portfolio that gineering competence in designing an electromagnetic standpoint. Key is today our winning factor for all of Self-Defence Integrated System both strengths lie in our proprietary tech- Elettronica’s Customers. 38 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Interview GCC offers multiple opportunities for Austal’s defense vessels Australian ship maker Austal sees manifold opportunities to expand its market in the GCC countries, according to the CEO, David Singleton. “Austal, which started operations in the Middle East in 2008, has been established in the Middle East since 2008 and now operates in Oman and the UAE,” he said.

patrol capability – comprising 30 ves- Austal has developed innovative vessels for the Royal Australian Navy and sel designs in numerous categories Australian Border Force. and, in fact, created new categories to Today, Austal’s patrol boat portfolio meet customer requirements, over the features the benchmark 58 metre past 28 years, he said. Cape-class Patrol Boat, with 8 vessels In the commercial sector, Austal led operating with the Australian Border the development of high speed alu- Force and Royal Australian Navy and minium craft and has gained an envi- 2 more under construction. Singleton able reputation for monohull, cata- said new variants of the Cape, offering maran and trimaran designs that have David Singleton, CEO, Austal maritime security and anti-mine war- become icons of the industry, includ- fare or hydrographic survey mission ing the 127 metre Benchijigua Express “We are very much committed to capability are on display at Austal’s – the world’s largest trimaran hull ve- growing our customer base, presence stand at NAVDEX 2017. hicle passenger ferry. and support in the GCC and see multi- Also in the defence sector, Austal has In the defence sector, Austal has de- ple opportunities for our defence (and effectively created and led the devel- veloped original, effective vessel solu- commercial) vessel solutions with op- opment of the High Speed Support tions for governments, navies, coast erators throughout the region.” Vessel (HSSV) class. “Our latest variant guards, maritime security agencies Following the recent deliveries of two of this highly adaptable, military cata- and police forces including patrol 72 metre High Speed Support Vessels maran platform - a 113 metre HSSV - is boats (from 16 metres to 58 metres), (HSSV’s) to the Royal Navy of Oman, also on display at NAVDEX 2017,” he frigate sized surface combatants (Lit- Austal is keen to further promote the said. toral Combat Ship) and theatre sup- unique capability of the military cata- “We’re also keen to highlight Austal’s port vessels such as the Expeditionary maran to other nations in the GCC, he leadership in patrol boat design and Fast Transport and the High Speed said. construction and in particular, offer Support Vessel. Initially focused on the global com- the proven Cape-class Patrol Boat as Austal has had a permanent engineering team in Oman since 2008, pro- mercial passenger ferry market, Austal an effective border patrol or maritime viding a variety of support services is now an acknowledged leader in pa- security platform that is ideal for the to customers including the National trol boat design, construction and sus- extreme operating conditions of the Ferries Company, Royal Oman Police tainment, having delivered 72 patrol GCC. Coast Guard (ROPCG) and now the boats since 1998, including the Com- Austal has built over 255 vessels for Royal Navy of Oman (RNO). monwealth of Australia’s entire border over 100 operators in 44 countries. THE AUSTRALIAN SHIPBUILDER INTERNATIONALLY COMPETITIVE SHIPBUILDING CAPABILITY

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During the past decade enemy forces have employed asymmetric threats such as Oshkosh’s TAK- improvised explosive devices planted on 4 suspension known routes as well as ambush tactics technology focused on trapping convoys by disabling and the M-ATV the front or rear vehicles. Often times, was a game these tactics are followed by gunfire or changer in MRAP rocket attacks once soldiers dismount to aid expectations. wounded comrades.

The simple lesson: a tactical vehicle formed every MRAP vehicle in its class hicle categories, to improve off-road fleet is only as capable as the least mo- in every environment – desert sands, vehicle capability, increase speed, im- bile vehicle. fording riverbeds, or traversing rocky prove braking power and ride quality. The initial response against these mountain roads. Once the M-ATV was The very same TAK-4 family of sus- threats was to increase vehicle pro- fielded, Commanders were quick to pension systems built into Oshkosh tection levels. But enhanced armor task the vehicle with all missions in designed and manufactured plat- means increased weight that typically areas not under friendly force control. forms can be adapted and retrofitted undermines mobility. For example, Battle-proven by both U.S. and Al- for any brand of tactical wheeled ve- heavy armor kits turned once-nimble lied forces, Oshkosh’s TAK-4 suspen- hicles in use today. Indeed, Oshkosh High-Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled sion technology and the M-ATV was a has designed variations of its TAK-4 Vehicles (HMMWV) into slow-moving game changer in MRAP expectations. suspension systems for a spectrum targets--the weight of the enhanced This success inspired Oshkosh to de- of vehicles ranging from the HMMWV protection greatly reduced the velop a next-generation suspension and legacy MRAP such as Cougar, HMMWV’s capabilities. Likewise, first system for a smaller, lighter military RG31, and RG33, to large logistics ve- generation Mine-Resistant, Ambush- vehicle. The latest version, the TAK-4i hicles and armored personnel carriers. Protected (MRAP) vehicles succeeded suspension, was introduced on the These suspension system upgrades in absorbing underbody blasts, but U.S. military’s Joint Light Tactical Vehi- increase off-road mobility, improve lacked the off-road maneuverability cle (JLTV), which is now in production. ground clearance and enhance overall to avoid likely ambush locations or The TAK-4i suspension system uses reliability, all while reducing mainte- take less predictable routes. The large adjustable high-pressure gas (HPG) nance costs and saving on full-scale MRAP was also susceptible to rolling springs, advanced shock absorbers, vehicle replacement. over when traversing soft-shouldered and high-performance disc brakes to “It’s all about enabling our customers’ roadbeds. give the JLTV 25 percent more wheel vehicles to traverse any type of terrain In 2008, Oshkosh Defense designed travel and the ability to move off- in their path,” says George Mansfield, a vehicle to overcome the issues that road at much higher speeds than the Vice President and General Manager burdened traditional MRAP vehicles HMMWV or larger MRAP. The HPG of International Programs at Oshkosh and ultimately redefined MRAP ve- system supports a Suspension Aided Defense. “In combat, our customers hicle category performance. The Os- Egress System that allows the truck, could be off-road or rolling through an hkosh design was lighter, more agile, when parked, to self-level sidewise or urban area, but regardless of the situa- and provided unprecedented mo- lengthwise. tion they will depend on their vehicles bility using the TAK-4® independent Existing vehicle fleets can also be up- to get to the fight, accomplish their suspension system. When Oshkosh graded to benefit from the Oshkosh mission, and get home safely. That’s introduced this vehicle, which became TAK-4 family of suspensions, which what we design our suspension sys- known as the MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle, spans Heavy Transport and Logistics, tems to do.” or M-ATV, the vehicle swiftly outper- Medium Logistics, MRAP, and Light ve- BOOK YOUR THE DESTINATION SPACE NOW FOR AEROSPACE

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Patria brings world-first mortar system to IDEX Abu Dhabi

A prominent Middle East country will be the needed for the integration of a heavy 120mm mortar in a container,” Reu- first customer for Patria’s world first – a 120mm namäki said. mortar system integrated within a container. For instance, vehicle or container man- The global reveal of this self-contained mortar ufacturers rarely understand the weapon system side of the equation. unit will be at the IDEX exhibition, set to be held Strength calculations and the design in February 2017 in Abu Dhabi. of the support frame were particularly complicated by the fact that the con- Patria’s new product represents the focus of considerable interest. When tainer had to include an access hatch, a first time such a large calibre (120mm) demand exists, there is no need to en- top hatch and an escape hatch, which weapon has been container mounted. ter the market blind, wondering how weakened its construction. The container can be easily moved into things will work out,” he said. “We used our weapon design exper- a firing position on a high-speed boat, During the product development pro- tise to conduct strength and vibration ship or truck, and can also fire from cess, Patria’s experts worked closely analyses related to the dimensioning of these. with the Navy to ensure the finished a container, for example. We know what Kari Reunamäki, Vice President of the product took maximum account of its is required for a container to withstand weapon systems product line at Patria, needs. For example, the size of the con- the recoil forces and impulse of the said the company drafted its first plans tainer. Nemo system.” said the VP. for this kind of weapon more than ten To be introduced to the public for the “When designing the chassis, we per- years ago and even applied for a patent. first time in February 2017, the Nemo formed repeated strength calculations, “One of our customers, asked us wheth- Container is the first container solution in order to achieve a durable structure er Nemo could also be mounted on a to mount a large-calibre weapon. While with optimal ergonomics.” transferable platform, not just fixed on smaller-calibre, container-mounted a boat or vehicle.” weapons have been available, no Ne- Inside the container mo-like mortar system, capable of both The dimensions of the Patria Nemo Meeting existing demand direct and indirect fire, has been avail- Container are those of the standard 20- Reunamäki is delighted that product able - until now. foot maritime container – and its fixing development for this new weapon sys- points are located in similar positions. tem has already attracted the interest Competencies Externally, it is no different to a stand- of customers. “A range of competencies are required ard container. The durability of the con- “It’s great that the product has been the in order to develop the knowledge tainer is based on an additional support 48 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Reports

The container can be easily moved into a firing position on a high-speed Nemo Container in transport boat, a ship or on a truck & firing position frame built between the external and rately purchased vehicle or boat. The container can also be purchased internal cladding. The Nemo Container is delivered with as a separate unit without the weapon “The reinforced tubular structure ab- everything a mortar unit needs: protec- system, in which case the customer can sorbs recoil. There are more longitudi- tion for the three crew (two loaders and make cost-effective use of its existing nal and transverse beams in the space a gunner), the weapon and ammuni- Nemo equipment. between the external and internal clad- tion. It has its own power unit and air ding than in standard containers,” Reu- conditioning, an access hatch and an Preparing for IDEX namäki explained. escape hatch. Nokian Metallirakenne manufactures In firing position, the roof is 600mm The customer can select NBC (Nuclear, the container according to Patria’s lower than that of a normal maritime Biological and Chemical) filtration sys- specifications. Patria itself installs the container. When the mortar’s transport tems, as well as the desired ballistic Nemo system, ammunition storage cover is added to the top of the con- protection, made either of steel plates and the crew stations. The crew station tainer, standard height is achieved. or ceramic armour. High-durability steel comprises computers, controls, cabling “When transporting, Nemo’s turret is plating 8 to 10mm thick adds around and seats. completely hidden by the cover. During three tons to the weight of the con- “The container manufacturer provides transport, the turret is in a direct-fire tainer. us a fully equipped container with a position, pointing in a different direc- The container has space for one hun- power unit, air conditioning device and tion than during firing. The turret is ro- dred mortar bombs – double the num- a completed container frame.” tated 180 degrees when the weapon is ber compared to that of the Nemo AMV Reunamäki is looking forward to reveal- being used for firing. The muzzle must vehicle version, for example. ing this new product at this year›s IDEX. be located beyond the edge of the con- The key benefit of the Patria Nemo Con- “Before the exhibition, we will test the tainer to avoid excessive stresses in the tainer is easy mobility, unique to mortar functionality of the system, such as container created by the muzzle blast,” systems of this calibre. the electric system and fire control. revealed Reunamäki. “The container can be easily moved After the exhibition, we will proceed into a firing position on a high-speed with test firing and strength tests. After Compact power boat, a ship or on a truck; the container these tests are completed, we will be Nemo Container meets the need for a can also fire from any of these carriers. ready to deliver Nemo Containers to mortar to be capable of flexible transfer For example, the container’s versatile the customers,” Reunamäki concluded. from one location to another using suit- mobility enables coastal jaeger pla- able equipment. It is also cost-effective toons to relocate this independent fir- Reference Text/Photo: - significantly more cost-effective than ing unit during a mission. This is also an www.patria.fi mortar systems mounted on a sepa- excellent solution for protecting bases.” Exhibiting our expertise in defence technology at the IDEX 2017 Exhibition

19 – 23 February Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, UAE. Patria booth CP-300.

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INVENTORY MANAGEMENT | COMPONENT REPAIR | CLS & PBL | AIRLIFT TRANSPORT 52 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Reports

Supacat is unveiling HMT 400 Desert, a new variant of its acclaimed `Jackal` Supacat to special operations vehicle, at IDEX 2017. HMT 400 Desert will be exhibited Unveil HMT 400 on the International Golden Group, IGG, stand 04-C30, as Supacat’s Desert at IDEX representatives in the UAE.

HMT 400 Desert has been adapted to worldwide. focussed products and services with of- enhance performance in the desert’s “Supacat is committed to support- fices in the UK and Australia. Its agility harsh environment and climatic condi- ing the region and in the event that and speed enables Supacat to provide tions. It has no armour and the lighter HMT 400 Desert is selected by the UAE and fully support high performance gross vehicle mass improves the pow- Presidential Guard a large element of solutions in short timescales. The UK er-to-weight ratio and increases mobil- the production and subsequent sup- Ministry of Defence’s procurement of ity over deep desert sand. Further de- port programmes will be conducted Jackal and Coyote vehicles demon- sert features include cooling, a central in UAE”, said Phil Applegarth, Head of strates the regard in which Supacat’s tyre inflation system and lightweight Supacat. capabilities and products are held. bead locks to enable the vehicle to be Supacat has recently demonstrated SC Group is the brand name for SC operated at the lowest tyre pressures. the flexibility of the HMT series in de- Group-Global Ltd, a holding company The vehicle has been configured to veloping additional variants and con- for a number of international busi- fully comply with the UAE Presidential versions to meet wider and emerging nesses providing global, cross-sector Guard’s requirements for a new special requirements. These include HMT in products and services. It is one of the operations vehicle, including tactical the Recovery, Logistic Support and world’s leading Groups of companies CH-47 internal loading, and has un- Gun Towing roles as well as a unique specialising in the design and develop- dergone successful tactical trials and 4x4 to 6x6 convertible feature, which ment of equipment operating in harsh testing by UAE forces over the sum- were announced in September. environments, from defence to marine, mer. The HMT series, widely known as Supacat is part of the SC Group. It is oil and gas, renewable energy, nuclear `Jackal`, has been battle proven in ser- an innovative engineering and design power and mineral exploration. vice with numerous elite special forces company providing global, defence 53 Qatar Air Academy

“The Qatar Air Academy sets the ex- says Jean-Michel Palagos, CEO of DCI. less than a year, whereas it generally ample not only for the Qatari armed Initiated by the ambition of General takes 18 to 24 months. His leadership forces but also for all military training Salem Al Nabet to consolidate the served to marshal the entire Qatar Air centres with a total of 49 trainee pilots Academy’s performance, ISO 9001 cer- Academy staff. having completed training.” tification was earned in record time in Défense Conseil International Group (DCI), the reference operator of the French ministry of defence for the international transfer of French military know-how, announced the ISO 9001 certification of the Qatar Air Academy by BSI. It thus becomes the first military training centre to be certified in the Middle East. This certification highlights the drive for performance, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction of DCI and General Salem Al Nabet, commander of the Academy. Founded in 2011, the Qatar Air Acad- emy has established itself as a leading training centre, with a total of 49 trainee pilots having completed training; that is 3 classes of helicopter pilots and one of aircraft pilots. Given this swift FRENCH ARMED development, the need arose to assess the satisfaction of the operational squadrons that subsequently serve in FORCES LABEL the Qatari Air Force, to maintain training standards. In addition, the Qatar Air Academy now employs 110 people from DCI, particularly instructors of 11 different nationalities. The processes introduced for the ISO 9001 certification improve dialogue and enhance flexibility and cross-working within teams. “The Qatar Air Academy sets the example both for the Qatari armed forces, but also for all military training centres. We wanted a truly excellent Air TRAINING - CONSULTING - ASSISTANCE Academy in terms of processes and customer satisfaction, like DCI, whose headquarters and training centres in www.groupedci.com France carry ISO 9001 certification,” 54 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Reports

naval training and mission rehearsal solution for the UAE Navy will in- CAE sets sail as clude a main training centre facility in Taweelah and eventually six distributed sites, all of which will be networked training systems to ships alongside the training facilities or at sea. The overall solution will address all ship classes for the UAE integrator for Navy, and provide a state-of-the-art system capable of training individuals, bridge teams, and entire crews as naval forces well as provide the ability to mission rehearse joint operations. The UAE NTC should enable the UAE Navy to le- The world’s naval forces, including those gitimately claim to be the operator of the region’s most advanced integrated in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) naval training system. countries, are facing increasing challenges “This is an important step for the UAE Navy, since it represents a significant as the need for maritime safety and move forward to the training that was security continues to expand. done previously,” commented Rear Admiral James Rapp, Naval Advisor to CAE and a retired flag officer in the Royal Navy. Increased global trade, piracy at sea, a complete solution to help address “Providing a common backbone for maritime disputes and threats to ex- mission readiness. In fact, CAE has re- training across a variety of platforms clusive economic zones are all con- cently won a number of contracts that and encompassing disciplines from tributing to the need for capable and demonstrate its ability to provide cost- combat systems operation to ship well-prepared naval forces. effective and on-point training for na- handling and machinery control room Flexible, distributed, and cost-effective val operators. operations, the NTC will provide the training and mission rehearsal across A 2014 contract with the Swedish UAE with a truly comprehensive ap- the full spectrum of operations is cru- Navy saw CAE develop a comprehen- proach to individual, team and mis- cial to mission success. sive Naval Warfare Training System sion training, and do so in a flexible CAE is generally recognized as one that was delivered in 2016 to the and scalable solution designed to ed- of the global leaders in training. The Swedish Naval Warfare Centre in Karl- ucate and prepare their naval forces company leverages its core modelling skrona. More than 60 reconfigurable now and into the future.” and simulation technologies and train- naval tactical mission trainer consoles CAE’s experience at leveraging capa- ing systems integration expertise to are now used to provide basic training bility from other domains and lessons design and develop full-spectrum na- for communications, weapon systems learned from decades of operational val training solutions. CAE has a range and sonar operators, as well as train experience will also be evident in the of experience in training-specific disci- and educate Swedish Navy officers UAE NTC. This expertise will be re- plines such as training needs analysis, and sailors in naval tactics, procedures flected in the overarching synthetic training media evaluation, courseware and doctrine. environment that will tie the various and curriculum, simulation equip- In mid-2016, CAE won a major con- training systems and applications to- ment, training facilities and infrastruc- tract – against significant competi- gether. Based on the Open Geospatial ture, and instructional support. This tion – for a comprehensive, integrated Consortium’s (OGC) recently adopted provides the ability to look holistically Naval Training Centre (NTC) for the Common Database (CDB), which was at the training enterprise, and develop United Arab Emirates. The advanced originally pioneered by CAE and is 55

CAE is working closely with the local partners to design and develop a new Naval Training Centre (NTC) now an international standard for the Within the NTC itself there will be a vation mission training exercises. creation of synthetic environment da- riety of ‘whole-ship’ simulation suites “This is a critically important project tabases, the UAE NTC is being devel- for each class of ship, offering bridge, for both the UAE Navy and CAE,” said oped with integration and interoper- combat information centre and ma- Ian Bell, CAE’s Vice President and Gen- ability as a key underpinning of the chinery control room training envi- eral Manager, Middle East/Asia-Pacific. overall training environment. ronments that will facilitate individual “We have the capability to provide For example, the UAE NTC will be net- and crew training. CAE’s naval tactical integrated, interoperable and immer- worked to a number of other naval mission trainers will deliver training sive naval training solutions to suit the and air bases around the nation, thus for combat management, sensor and UAE Navy’s demanding requirements, and have developed a strong relation- ensuring commanders and naval per- weapons systems and will be recon- ship characterised by a close partner- sonnel are able to conduct effective figurable for added flexibility, allow- ship. We are building flexibility into joint exercises and mission rehearsal/ ing them to represent the full range of the design to ensure capabilities meet planning operations. A tactical con- ships operated by the UAE. They will future training needs and growth, and trol centre will empower the effec- also be networked and able to interact we look forward to commissioning the tive management of these exercises with the ‘whole-ship’ facilities in order UAE Naval Training Centre in 2019.” and will include facilities for planning, to cater for team and multi-ship or Task execution and briefing/debriefing of Force training. CAE’s in-depth experi- the trainees involved. The company’s ence with aviation training solutions experience in developing this kind of will also be leveraged into the NTC, facility elsewhere provides consider- with airborne tactical mission trainers able benefit to this aspect of the UAE configured for both fixed- and rotary- NTC development. wing assets involved in joint and coali- 56 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Reports Saab Naval Combat System A complex and multi-faceted combat environment places considerable demands on technical equipment.

90 percent of the world’s commercial transportation takes place at sea, on shipping lanes that almost exclusively run along coastlines. A significant pro- portion of these run through narrow straights and canals, which makes them especially vulnerable to attack. This means that monitoring and control of coastal waters are more important than ever. The modern navy knows it must re- says Stefan Hedenstedt, head of Naval range of products and also ensures spond to today’s maritime warfare de- Combat Systems Business Develop- efficient communication between mands, to meet the high performance ment and Sales at Combat Systems all the components included in the standards of other global players to and C4I Solutions, which is a part of combat management system. These remain effective and relevant in the Saab’s business area Surveillance. can include Saab products as well as 21st century. Technology for advanced Saab’s naval portfolio covers every- integrated products from other com- naval capability depends on interoper- thing from the seabed and sea surface panies; everything that is needed for ability and access to joint force opera- to the sky. Saab’s range of sensors, a complete offer and for delivering tions. The navy is the ultimate leader command systems, weaponry and a top-of-the range combat manage- and player providing the collaborative platforms includes the surveillance ment system. 9LV has also incorpo- platform with a robust, fool-proof, na- radars in the Sea Giraffe family, the rated Nato links (L11, L16 and L22), val combat system. Terrorists, pirates, smugglers and conflicts also pose fire control systems Ceros200 and national links, and Saab’s proprietary concrete threats to global commercial EOS500, a signals intelligence (SIGINT) links such as Link-E, which is used to transportation, commercial fishing system comprising both ESM ELINT transmit data from airborne surveil- and international communications. and COMMS-ESM functionality, 9LV lance solutions like GlobalEye down to “When we speak to customers, we command system, torpedoes such the vessel, allowing the vessel to inter- always refer to our domestic Swed- as Trp45 and Trp62, anti-ship missile act with other units. ish market. In order to meet the chal- RBS15, and the airborne surveillance “We are experts at the so called ‹kill lenges posed by the Baltic Sea coast- solution GlobalEye. The acquisition of chain›, which includes every step line, our equipment is designed for Kockums also means that Saab sup- from when a sensor first picks up in- short reaction times, shallow waters plies submarines and surface vessels formation through to the point of and extremely cluttered conditions. as well as a solution for a fully inte- engagement”, explains Stefan. “All the This means it can handle even the grated mast. equipment involved in the kill chain is most challenging of environments”, Saab’s naval offer includes the wide integrated into the command system 57

– 9LV Combat Management System to Saab’s wide-ranging Giraffe radar tecting and identifying small and fast- (CMS). Here it is crucial that the entire family. moving targets. chain of engagement is stable and “Sea Giraffe 1X provides reliable and “One of the features making Sea Gi- that no time is wasted. 9LV is the brain flexible protection in a compact light- raffe 1X unique is the high degree of that handles all the interfaces and all weight format; the antenna is around automation”, says Pontus. “The opera- interaction with operators. Our solid one metre wide and weighs no more tor can trust the sensor to automati- experience of providing fully integrat- than 100 kilos”, says Pontus Djerf Head cally detect and classify targets, which ed systems makes us stand out in the of Naval Product Marketing and Sales allows more time for tactical deci- industry.” at Saab’s business unit Surface Radar sions.” Each operator has their own user in- Solutions. Saab won a radar contract during au- terface, HMI (Human Machine Inter- “Equivalent products offered by our tumn 2016 to provide shipboard air face), with all the functions and fea- competitors weigh three to four times traffic radar to the US Navy›s aircraft tures they require in their role, and it that. The low weight means it can be carriers and amphibious assault ships. can also add functions to their inter- placed high up on a vessel›s mast “Saab Naval Combat System is a great face as required. structure without jeopardising the example of where we take overall re- “In theory, one person could handle vessel›s stability. This increases the sponsibility for delivering a complete the entire combat management sys- range further over the horizon and solution adapted to a range of marine tem if all the functions were added to gives you invaluable seconds during platforms including products from the interface. Saab’s combat manage- an attack.” Saab as well as integwrated from third ment system is scalable and can there- Sea Giraffe 1X operates on the X band parties”, concludes Fhleming Chris- tensen Vice President Business Devel- fore be integrated into everything (frequency range – 8 to 12 GHz), which opment & Partnership at Saab’s Sur- from small combat boats to large, ad- means that it has a somewhat shorter veillance business area. vanced frigates”, says Stefan. range, but higher resolution than One of the key components in the other radar types. This is important naval combat units is the naval radar for surface surveillance and in close- system. Naval surveillance radar Sea up defence situations where refresh Giraffe 1X is one of the latest additions rates and resolution are crucial for de- 58 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Reports

Advanced Protection: 360 degree defense for high-value assets

Raytheon’s line of weapons is gaining range by way of rocket boosters, high-tech sensors and advanced algorithms. The added distance keeps troops farther from the fray, and it buys commanders critical time to make decisions in an ever- expanding battlefield.

The improvements are especially im- all-weather protection are just some puter-controlled, radar-guided gun portant to Middle Eastern customers of the key reasons 13 countries around system to defeat anti-ship missiles and looking to protect oil fields, shipping the world, to include members of the other close-in air and surface threats. lanes, water plants and other strategic Gulf Cooperation Council, have cho- A land-based version of Phalanx is infrastructure. Many Gulf countries sen the combat-proven system for now part of the U.S. Army’s Counter face threats from state and non-state defense. Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) actors that are acquiring increasingly In 2016, Raytheon rolled out a new system. It detects and destroys incom- sophisticated weapons. radar prototype for the Patriot system ing rounds in the air before they hit “Rockets, artillery and mortars are a that uses the gallium nitride, or GaN, ground targets. It also helps provide constant and growing threat to for- semiconductor technology. It powers early warning of attacks. ward operating bases,” said Chris Da- an active electronically scanned array, A self-contained package, land-based vis, Raytheon International Inc’s presi- and AESA GaN technology enables Phalanx automatically carries out dent of UAE operations. “While the 360-degree capability, while cutting functions usually performed by mul- threats advance, so do our solutions to operational costs almost in half. tiple systems: search, detection, threat defeat them.” Another combat-proven system, Pha- evaluation, tracking, engagement and Raytheon programs have been pro- lanx, worked so well on dozens of kill assessment. The Block 1B version tecting military bases for decades. Pa- surface combatant ships around the of the system adds control stations triot is the premier weapon system for globe that it was adopted and modi- that allow operators to visually track ‘lower tier’ protection of forward oper- fied by the U.S. Army for land use and and identify targets before engage- ating bases (FOBs), cities, critical infra- deployed to protect critical bases in ment. structure and other high-value assets. Iraq and Afghanistan. The 1B variant’s configuration aug- Patriot’s long-range, high altitude, and The system uses its rapid-fire, com- ments the Phalanx system’s proven 59

The Phalanx weapon system is installed on all U.S. Navy surface combatant ship classes and on those of 24 allied nations.

anti-air warfare capability by adding AI3 will enhance protection of warfighters from rockets, artillery, a forward looking infrared sensor. It mortars, cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles allows the system to be used against helicopters and high-speed surface craft at sea while the land-based version helps identify and confirm incom- ing dangers. The Phalanx weapon system is installed on all U.S. Navy surface combatant ship classes and on those of 24 allied nations. The land-based version is forward deployed and has been used in combat. “Our experience with Phalanx is one of the reasons the company is considered the world leader in forward operating base protection,” said Da- vis. “We’re constantly developing, improving and deploying programs that are specifically designed to protect against rockets and other threats in Originally developed to defeat anti-ship cruise missiles, the Phalanx® close-in weapon system has evolved to meet the changing threat flight.” The capability was featured in a Wash- The US Department of Defense an- Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Canada, United ington Post article focused on the nounced in December 2016 that Ray- Kingdom, South Korea, Portugal and ‘impressive guns’ that protect U.S. theon received a $64 million contract Greece under the Foreign Military military bases in Afghanistan from the for engineering and technical sup- Sales program. Chinese-made 107mm rockets fired at port services for the Phalanx Close-In Regardless of past successes, Raythe- facilities by Taliban fighters. Weapon System, SeaRAM, and land- on engineers continue to look toward According to the article, Lt. Col. Mi- based Phalanx Weapon System. The the future of FOB defense. The U.S. chael Powers, former task force com- contract includes options which, if Army and Raytheon are partnering on mander said there are at least 10 exercised, would bring the cumulative the Accelerated Improved Intercep- systems across Bagram Airfield alone value to $398,604,651. According to tor Initiative (AI3), which detects and providing protection against direct the site, the contract involves sales to destroys rockets, mortars, unmanned fire. 60 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Reports

systems and cruise missiles in flight. AI3 is designed to be a cost-saving solution that leverages existing government equipment and integrates with existing command and control systems already in use. “AI3’s success is a great example of the government and industry working together to reduce costs and quickly provide a vital capability to the warfighter,” said Mike Van Rassen, the U.S. Army’s program director for C-RAM. The AI3 Battle Element system includes an AI3 interceptor missile, a KRFS fire control radar, a modified Avenger launcher, and a Counter Rock- ets Artillery Mortar (C-RAM) command and control system. The AI3 interceptor blends new design characteristics intended to combat RAM threats with NASAMS AMRAAM missile being launched from a High Mobility elements of the AIM-9 missile. Launcher mounted on an FMTV Raytheon continues to develop other protective systems as well. A new, of the recent AMRAAM-ER makes it is firmly focused on improving the fea- ground-launched version of the Ad- even more attractive,” said Davis. “The tures of long-standing weapons sys- vanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Mis- system integrates easily with Patriot as tems. sile enables intercepts at longer dis- well as the Hawk Air Defense system, “We’re always looking at the specific tances and higher altitudes. which is one of the reasons why we’re needs of our customers and offer- In September 2016, Raytheon and its seeing growing interest in its capabili- ing solutions that meet their specific global partner Kongsberg successfully ties.” needs,” said Davis. “We understand the flight tested the newest extended- Featuring an enlarged rocket motor landscape is always changing. Being range variant of the combat-proven and other enhancements, AMRAAM- adaptive is very important.” AMRAAM missile from the National ER will greatly expand the NASAMS en- Raytheon continues to integrate new Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Sys- gagement envelope with a 50 percent capabilities into NASAMS to develop tem, or NASAMS. increase in maximum range and 70 and field highly capable and fully in- The NASAMS is a highly adaptable percent increase in maximum altitude. tegrated solutions. As the NASAMS mid-range solution for any operation- NASAMS is growing in popularity user community grows, new technol- al air defense requirement. The system around the globe. It’s in service in Nor- ogy insertions will provide current and provides the air defender with a tai- way, Finland, Spain, the Netherlands future NASAMS partners access to the lorable, state-of-the-art defense sys- and one undisclosed country. most technologically advanced and tem that can maximize their ability to In 2014, Oman became the system’s combat-ready system in the world. quickly identify, engage and destroy seventh customer and the first in the current and evolving enemy aircraft, Gulf region. The Sultanate of Oman unmanned aerial vehicle or emerging sale was worth more than $1 billion cruise missile threats. and included ground support, equip- “There are several Middle Eastern na- ment, training and technical assis- tions looking at NASAMS for high-val- tance. ue asset protection, and the success Raytheon’s future innovation strategy 61

DAGOR:

Ultralight mobility is at the forefront Meeting Mobility of many military’s needs as light forces return to more expeditionary mission Needs of Special profiles. Polaris Defense is well-equipped to respond to rapid acquisition requests Operations from U.S. and allied militaries that need vehicles that can travel as they do – via Forces tactical aircraft.

The enhanced tactical mobility pro- lied militaries. vided by Polaris Defense gives an ad- All Polaris Defense ultralight vehicles DAGOR vantage back to dismounted troops, use robust commercial off-the-shelf Specifications allowing formations to move faster, components for intuitive operation carry more and significantly reduce and easier maintenance worldwide. • Fielding began in 2015 combat fatigue. Polaris Defense vehi- Polaris Defense also has been recog- • 3 to 9 Passenger capacity cles include the rugged Sportsman MV nized for its practical and scalable ap- • 3,250lb / 1,474 kg payload 850, the modular and nimble MRZR, proach to vehicle service and support • Vehicle Curb Weight: less than and the flagship DAGOR, which ex- by providing our military customers 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg) pands upon the range, payload and with a very high level of support at a • Gross Vehicle Weight: 7,750 lbs off-road mobility of any previous tacti- relatively low cost. Support is tailored (3,515 kg) cal light off-road vehicle. And they are to the specific needs of the customer, • 500 mile (805 km) range all certified for transport via rotary and which most often includes parts sup- • Turbo diesel/JP8 engine fixed wing aircraft. port, operator training and mechanic • Heavy weapons capable DAGOR was engineered to meet a very certification courses. • Internally transportable CH- demanding set of light-mobility needs Polaris Defense vehicles deliver a 47(2), H-53 for customers It provides the optimal • Sling-load certified CH-47, H-53, balance of rapid air transportability, coveted combination of deployabil- UH60 payload and advanced mobility. The ity, versatility and off-road mobility, • Airdrop certified C-130, C-17 design offers customers a modular, forged from more than 60 years of off- • Length – 178 in (452 cm), Width light-weight platform to support a va- road vehicle experience that is simply – 74 in (188 cm), Height – 72.5 in riety of expeditionary missions. With unmatched. And because more than (184 cm) seating for up to nine, and a 1,474 kg 20 allied militaries and every service in of payload, the DAGOR is a force multi- the U.S. use Polaris vehicles through- plier for light infantry. The vehicle has out the world, there is a high degree contracts with elements of USSOCOM of interoperability and commonality and Australia, as well as two other al- among U.S. and allied forces. 62 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Reports Unmanned ARCIMS to take the man out of the minefield The world’s oceans are sources of Rapid insertion into theatre is made possible with the ARCIMS container- prosperity and economic vitality: as much ized portable system, enabling the as 90 percent of intercontinental trade is complete capability to be transported moved by sea. In the sea, people find food, by road, sea and air. The portable sys- energy and enormous reserves of raw tem is further complemented by a containerized C3 shore station, which materials. At the same time, this maritime can be rapidly set to work in any loca- traffic, the peaceful utilization of the sea, tion, including challenging environ- and the coastal regions are exposed to a ments. diversity of growing dangers, particularly Besides, a System of Systems approach offers significant interoperability ben- mines. efits enabling sea based collaborative operations involving ARCIMS, UUVs, Besides the usual hazards of naviga- nowned ATLAS Integrated Mine Coun- ROVs, UAVs towed sensors and mine tion, other threats – such as terrorism, ter Measures System (IMCMS). disposal systems. piracy, smuggling and human traffick- The ARCIMS in fully autonomous un- With its unmanned capability, ARCIMS ing – are also on the rise. The oceans manned mode has proven the matu- reduces operator demands on the must be made safer for us all. rity of the technology and the ability ‘dull, dangerous and dirty’ activities, The ARCIMS system is the next genera- to take the man out of the minefield. and removes the personnel from the tion unmanned Mine Counter Meas- There are many reasons why ARCIMS, minefield. Multiple USVs increase and ures (MCM) solution to help meet mili- which is a proven, military specified, maintain tempo further, fitted with tary requirements. ATLAS ELEKTRONIK autonomous multi-mission system, different mission modules to perform UK was able to bring to bear its dec- should be preferred. simultaneous operations. ades of experience in MCM capabil- First and foremost, utilizing ‘in-theatre’ ARCIMS high tow performance ity with the work it has done with UK proven technology ARCIMS counters across a wide speed range assists MOD and the Royal Navy and develop a wide range of threats with mine- minesweeping and towed sonar op- the system which is highly configura- sweeping, mine hunting and anti-sub- erations. The hull design maximizes ble by the user. marine warfare. The versatile control straight line stability during controlled The extremely capable MCM system system enables both unmanned and sweeping and provides a stable plat- uses an 11m USV platform, transport- manned operations. form for the deployment and recovery able by road, ship and air to enable Its Sense and Avoid System delivers of off-board systems. rapid deployment to an operational Autonomous navigation, collision Finally, ARCIMS is capable of fulfilling area. The system is also capable of be- avoidance maneuvers and real time a range of naval applications with re- ing deployed and operated from the situational awareness. An end-to-end configurable mission modules includ- shore, from a surface ship and even workflow is available, leading the op- ing minesweeping, Coastal Surveil- hosted on a mine countermeasures erator through the planning, execu- lance and ASW and diver support and vessel. It can be operated standalone tion, evaluation and reporting stages other manned operations. or as part of the internationally re- of a mission. Visit us at NAVDEX Booth B-044

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With the shift in threat from large-scale global conflict to regional crises, which often require power projection from the sea off foreign coasts that are far away from the main theatres of operations, naval forces today are increasingly concentrating on being able to respond both rapidly and flexibly to the threat posed by sea mines. For missions of this type, unmanned vehicles such as the AUV or USV are most suitable, because these systems can be deployed with great efficiency while also minimising the direct exposure to the threat for the naval personnel. In combination with comprehensive package solutions for the detection, classification, identification and disposal of all types of mines, naval forces can be equipped with a modern and effective MCM system.

For many years, ATLAS ELEKTRONIK has been setting the standard in this ﬁeld internationally and is the only company in the world that is able to develop and manufacture all of these capabilities in-house.

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ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UAE ... a sound decision A company of the ATLAS ELEKTRONIK Group 64 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Reports RGW Series: Designed for use by Special Forces

Since 2004 Dynamit Nobel Defence “RGW 90-Series meets the need of is an independent corporation which today’s modern infantrymen for emerged from the Dynamit Nobel AG. handheld weapon systems with less From the beginning of the last century than 10 kg weight, combat ranges of our location in Burbach-Würgendorf belonged to the Alfred Nobel Group, > 300 meters, a weapon length of only where also the classical dynamite - in- one meter and a scalable effect.” vented by Nobel - was manufactured. Continuing a long tradition, DND is the proud supplier for the German Armed Forces for 50 years and provider of equipment German soldiers. The DND line of products ranges from the 60 mm ultra-light Recoilless Gre- nade Weapon (RGW), designed for use by special forces and special police, to special weapons for urban warfare scenarios, to heavy AT weapons for MBT defeat with or without ERA. Also, a newly developed Rifle-Launched En- RGW90HH - Recoilless Grenade Weapon try Munition (RLEM) will be on hand for viewing. spaces. tested and proved over many years in A low launch signature, a low blast field deployment. Due to the identical RGW 90-Series pressure as well as minimum smoke operability and intuitive handling of Today’s modern infantrymen require emission distinguish RGW 90 systems. these handheld weapons the required handheld weapon systems with less Also the firmly integrated optical training effort is minimized. than 10 kg weight, combat ranges of sights and the adaptability of add-on > 300 meters, a weapon length of only aiming devices such as laser range RGW 90 AS one meter and a scalable effect. Scal- finders, night vision devices or fire DND developed the compact RGW ability should be achievable with a control units are unique features of 90 Anti Structure (AS) as a breaching manual setting function, ranging from the RGW family. device against the cover of bunkers, a minimum to full effect. This puts the This easy and quick upgrading ca- heavily fortified positions or urban soldier in the position to act and if re- pability increases the capability of structures. The RGW 90 AS has a two- quired, to escalate according to the a successful first hit for the shooter - stage warhead which allows either to respective situation. particularly at longer ranges under all create a major breach in the protective Dynamit Nobel Defence weapons of weather conditions and independent cover or to unfold its full effect behind the RGW 90-series (RGW = Recoilles of day or night conditions. cover. Like all DND shoulder launched Grenade Weapon) feature multipur- Another important factor for the weapons RGW 90 AS can be fired from pose warheads with adjustable effects. probability of a successful first hit confined spaces. With its warhead de- All of the recoilless RGW handheld is the excellent ergonomic balance sign RGW90 AS can also engage light weapons can be fired from confined of the RGW 90-series. This has been armored vehicles. The adaptation of

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night vision optics or aiming devices the risk of collapsing the building is fectively used against soft targets, is possible. avoided to a large extent. light armored vehicles, field fortifica- Experimental proof of this effect tions and targets behind cover. With RGW 90 WB (Wall Breach- against a variety of wall structures has its multifunctional warhead, the ease er) been provided in several test firings. of use and low weight, the RGW 90 Moving freely in built-up areas often With a second shot it is even possi- LRMP fulfills all military-tactical re- is possible only if paths and accesses ble to remove the reinforcement in quirements of infantry units for a truly can be cut into masonry and walls of double reinforced concrete walls. As multi-purpose tactical weapon. buildings to avoid being ambushed in all weapons of the RGW 90-series the The reusable fire control sight Dyna- narrow streets. RGW 90 WB can be fired safely from hawk supports the shooter to achieve For this purpose a special warhead for confined spaces. a high first hit probability on distant the RGW 90 was developed. It perfo- targets. With the help of this sighting rates the masonry structure by means RGW 90 LRMP unit the gunner is able to measure the of an explosively formed particle ring. With RGW 90 LRMP, Dynamit Nobel distance to the target and other rel- Additionally the excessive pressure Defence offers a low weight weapon evant data in the visual field. The fire of the explosive charge itself finally with a programmable warhead fuze, control unit offers the possibility of pushes out the piece of wall. which is very effective against a varie- adaptation of additional night vision In this way the building-structure – in ty of targets and has an effective range devices. As all weapons of the RGW contrast to the effect of the squash of 1,200 meters. 90-series the RGW 90 LRMP can be head - is not damaged by cracks and The shoulder launched weapon is ef- fired safely from confined spaces.

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General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in design, development, production, support and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles. Its innovation has resulted in increased survivability, greater fire power, unmatched mobility and enhanced battlefield effectiveness.

GDLS delivers innovative engineer- family of armoured fighting vehicles mobility, electronic architecture and ing and production capabilities to to the British Army, offering best-in- survivability. clients across the military vehicle class protection and survivability, re- spectrum. The team is focused on liability and mobility and all-weather Extensive Capabilities continuous process and productiv- intelligence, surveillance, target ac- Each AJAX platform variant has exten- ity improvements that provide clients quisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) sive capabilities, including acoustic with solutions, while reducing costs capabilities. AJAX can operate in com- detectors, a laser warning system, a and speeding up delivery for urgent bined-arms and multinational situ- local situational awareness system, an requirements. ations across a wide-range of future electronic countermeasure system, a The Abrams Main Battle Tank, the operating environments. route marking system, advanced elec- Stryker and LAV Family of Vehicles, The AJAX programme includes six var- tronic architecture and a high perfor- Specialty Wheeled Vehicles, and AJAX iants: AJAX, ARES, APOLLO, ATHENA, mance power pack. armoured fighting vehicles provide ATLAS and ARGUS. Each AJAX variant AJAX has growth inherently built the DNA its customers need to defend will be a highly-agile, tracked, medi- in. With an upper design limit of 42 freedom around the world. um-weight armoured fighting vehi- tonnes of driveline capability, scal- cle, providing state-of-the-art best- able and open electronic architecture ARMOURED FIGHTING in-class protection. AJAX vehicles and a modular armour system, it has VEHICLES are developed upon a Common Base enormous potential to combat future General Dynamics delivers the AJAX Platform, maximising commonality in threats and incorporate new technol- 67

AJAX provides the kind of growth capability that users will need to face the uncertain challenges of Future Force 2020 and beyond

time and cost. The main armament is the 120mm Abrams crossing the Euphrates River at Objective Peach on ribbon assault M256 smoothbore gun, developed by float bridge deployed by the 299th Engineer Company in 2003 Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH of Germany. The 120mm gun fires the ogy throughout its lifespan. both current and future open system M865 TPCSDS-T and M831 TP-T train- AJAX provides the kind of growth ca- ISTAR and communication products. ing rounds, the M8300 HEAT-MP-T and pability that users will need to face the Enhanced and modular survivabil- the M829 APFSDS-T, which includes a uncertain challenges of Future Force ity technologies ensure it will survive depleted uranium penetrator. Textron 2020 and beyond. AJAX will replace both current and future threats. Le- Systems provides the Cadillac Gage the less capable CVR(T), providing thality is provided by the 40mm can- gun turret drive stabilisation system. broad utility throughout the balanced non integrated into a revolutionary, The commander has a 12.7mm Brown- Army 2020 force across all operations. user-defined, fightable turret. Where ing M2 machine gun, and the loader In September 2014, General Dynam- the operation dictates, a fully-stabi- has a 7.62mm M240 machine gun. A ics UK was awarded GBP£3.5 billion to lised remote weapons station can be 7.62mm M240 machine gun is also deliver 589 AJAX platforms to the Brit- fitted to the turret instead of the Pri- mounted coaxially on the right hand ish Army. In July 2015, it was awarded mary Sight. side of the main armament. a further GBP£390 million contract The commander’s station is equipped to provide in-service support for the MAIN BATTLE TANKS with six periscopes, providing a 360° AJAX fleet until 2024. The Abrams tank entered into US ser- view. The Raytheon commander’s vice in 1980, and continues to be a top independent thermal viewer (CITV) Greater Imaging Technol- tank choice for the US Army, National provides the commander with inde- ogy Guard and Marine Corps, as well as pendent stabilised day and night vi- The panoramic primary sight pro- several US allies, because it provides a sion with a 360° view, automatic sec- vides advanced all-weather imaging proven, unrivalled and decisive edge tor scanning, automatic target cueing technology capability, which allows in combat. of the gunner’s sight and back-up fire the AJAX variant to find, engage and Mobility, lethality, adaptability and control. target at far greater ranges than the maintainability are all important ele- The M1A2 Abrams tank has a two-axis current UK Ministry of Defence core ments, and survivability continues to Raytheon gunner’s primary sight - line legacy platforms. be the number one discriminator in of sight (GPS-LOS) which increases the Sophisticated electronic architecture the Abrams family of tanks. Abrams is first round hit probability by providing makes it the first fully-digitised land a platform that adapts new technolo- faster target acquisition and improved platform able to seamlessly integrate gies while minimising development gun pointing. 68 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Reports

tive and power plant system improvements to support a 25 percent gross vehicle weight increase. Allegheny Technologies’ ATI 500-MIL armour steel was designated primary armoured plating for the StrykShield package. The first deployment of the LAV III was with Canadian Forces during UN operations in Eritrea in early 2001. In October 2011, the Canadian federal government placed a $1.1bn contract with General Dynamics to upgrade 550 LAV III vehicles. A $133.5m modification contract was placed to upgrade 66 more LAV IIIs in November 2012. Stryker with slat armor, full Hull Protection Kit and commander’s ballistic shield The upgrades will extend the life of the fleet until 2035. And with more than 10,000 LAVs delivered globally, General Dynamics offers the most advanced technologies combined with combat-proven survivability.

Survivability enhancements Survivability enhancements include switching to a Double-V Hull offering inherent and weight efficient protection from mine and IED threats. A more powerful 450hp engine is included as well as upgrades to the driv- etrain and suspension. Turret sights The first deployment of the LAV III was with Canadian Forces will be upgraded to extend range, and gun control electronics are being (IEDs). improved to reduce crew workload. LIGHT ARMOURED VEHI- A 30mm weapon system, additional The fully upgraded vehicle weighs CLES side armour, redesigned hatches to 55,000lbs (25,000kg), but testing has The Stryker family, transportable in a minimise armour gaps, blast-absorb- demonstrated that its mobility is com- C-130 aircraft, and LAV family of vehi- ing mine-resistant seating, non-flam- parable to or better than the original cles combine versatility, survivability, mable tires, an upgrade to the remote high-mobility 38,000lb APC vehicle lethality and manoeuvrability. weapon station that allows it to fire on the upgrade is based on. The US Army plans to improve its the go are all welcome additions. Stryker vehicle fleet with the introduc- The new Stryker will also enjoy in- Reference Text/Photo: tion of improved semi-active suspen- creased 500 amp power generation, www.gdls.com sion, and hull modifications to protect a new solid state power distribution www.wikipedia.org against improvised explosive devices system and data bus, and automo- HELD UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS MAJESTY KING HAMAD BIN ISA AL KHALIFA

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Unmanned Aircraft Bring Unprecedented Capabilities

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, delivers situational awareness via its remotely piloted aircraft systems, radar, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions for military and commercial applications worldwide. 00-970. GA-ASI also collaborated with the LufABw (German Military Aviation GA-ASI launched a «Type-Certifiable» has amassed nearly two million flight Authority) to define airworthiness re- (STANAG 4571) version of its Preda- hours. SkyGuardian can fly in excess quirements for German Airspace. To tor® B product line, called SkyGuard- of 35 hours with airspeeds up to 210 facilitate qualification testing, GA-ASI ian™, recently before an audience of knots, and reach altitudes of more is building three company-owned international dignitaries from nine na- than 14000 meters. aircraft, along with two airframes tions including the United Kingdom, “The SkyGuardian name reflects the designed specifically for full-scale fa- Italy, France, Australia, Belgium, The system’s role in protecting ground tigue and static testing to satisfy type- Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and forces, as well as its performance of certification requirements. It plans to the United States. non-military missions like border-sur- deliver the first production aircraft in SkyGuardian is the result of a five-year veillance, maritime patrol, and relief 2018. long company funded effort to deliver over-watch in cases of natural disas- The aircraft can host a variety of sen- a RPA system that can operate under ter,” said Linden Blue, CEO GA-ASI. sor and communications payloads the stringent airworthiness require- SkyGuardian will be fully compliant and is capable of transmitting high- ments of non-military airspace. The with NATO’s UAV System Airwor- resolution video to manned aircraft aircraft leverages the legacy of the thiness Requirements (defined in and ground forces. The maritime pa- multi-mission Predator B fleet, which STANAG 4671) and the UK DEFSTAN trol variant of this system, designated 71

SeaGuardian™, is designed to sup- tomers. Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) mode port open ocean and littoral surface Predator XP is an updated version that offers all-weather, day/night per- surveillance for border patrol, coast of the Predator RPA that has been li- formance for wide-area search capa- guard, and disaster relief missions. censed by the US government for sale bility. The company’s Aircraft Systems busi- to a broader customer base, including The radar’s new Maritime Wide Area ness unit is a leading designer and the Middle East, North African, and Search (MWAS) aids coastal surveil- manufacturer of proven, reliable Ro- South American regions. Currently in lance, drug interdiction, long-range botic Process Automation (RPA) sys- production, Predator XP has an endur- surveillance, small target detection, tems, including Predator A, Predator ance of 35 hours and can ascend up to and search and rescue operations. B/MQ-9 Reaper and Predator B/MQ-9 25,000 feet. Predator XP also is equipped with an Reaper Extended Range (ER), Gray The aircraft has been updated with Automatic Identification System (AIS) Eagle and Gray Eagle ER, Predator C state-of-the-art technologies, includ- for identifying vessels at sea. Avenger, and Avenger ER, Predator XP, ing automatic takeoff and landing GA-ASI’s Claw integrated sensor pay- and Certifiable Predator B. (ATLS), redundant flight control sur- load control and analysis software is faces, enhanced avionics, and triple- available with Predator XP. Claw fea- Predator XP RPA redundant flight control computers. tures moving-map displays, enables Predator XP is the latest GA-ASI Re- It is equipped with both Line-of-Sight cross-cueing of all onboard sensors, motely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system (LOS) and Beyond-Line-of-Sight pre-mission planning, and post-mis- to carry the Predator name, beginning (BLOS) data link systems for over-the- sion sensor data analysis and exploi- with the «RQ-1» Predator aircraft first horizon operations. Additionally, it tation. flown by the US Air Force in 1995. It may be integrated with multiple ISR Predator XP is available now to sup- has the highest operational readiness sensors, including state-of-the-art port a variety of overland and mari- rate in the US Air Force, and is opera- Electro-optical Infrared (EO/IR) camer- time Intelligence, Surveillance, and tional with the US government, Italian as and GA-ASI’s Lynx Multi-mode Ra- Reconnaissance (ISR) missions world- Air Force, and other international cus- dar which features a state-of-the-art wide.

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) announced the commencement of flight testing for its MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range (ER) series with the successful first flight of the company’s production representative MQ-1C Gray Eagle ER aircraft from its El Mirage Flight Operations Facility in Adelanto, Calif., on October 29th last year. MQ-1C Gray Eagle ER, developed to increase endurance and payload capacity, is a next-generation derivative of the combat-proven Gray Eagle UAS. The company›s first Type-Certifiable Certifiable Predator B RPA MQ-1C ER is expected to complete Predator B (TCPB) variant completed (In Test) flight testing in June 2017, at which its first flight test at its Gray Butte Flight GA-ASI is developing a variant of the point it will begin a series of Army test Operations Facility in California in No- Predator B Remotely Piloted Aircraft events culminating in the program’s vember, 2016. (RPA) which will initially meet NATO second Follow-on Operational Test Qualification testing for type certi- standards (STANAG-4671) in 2017, and Evaluation in late 2017. The first fication will continue over the next and, in cooperation with the FAA, will four aircraft are expected to be deliv- two years, with deliveries to the UK’s subsequently meet domestic airwor- ered in Q2 and Q3 2017, with an addi- Royal Air Force expected in late 2018. thiness certification standards. It lev- tional 15 over the course of 2018. TCPB will be offered in several con- erages both the Predator B RPA and MQ-1C ER delivers Medium-altitude figurations, including an unweapon- Advanced Cockpit Ground Control Sta- Long-endurance (MALE) capability for ised maritime patrol variant to sup- tion (GCS) as points of departure sys- the army, adding increased payload port open-ocean and littoral surface tems, and identifies and incorporates capacity, greater range and endur- surveillance for border patrol, coast the changes needed to achieve a Cer- guard, and disaster relief missions. ance, and improved maintainability. tifiable Predator B (CPB) system. The aircraft is engineered with a Maxi- Both hardware and software upgrades Gray Eagle Extended mum Gross Takeoff Weight (MGTOW) will be made, such as improved Preda- Range (GE-ER) of 4,200 pounds compared with Gray tor B structural fatigue and damage Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) is Eagle’s MGTOW of 3,600 pounds. With tolerance and more robust flight con- a next-generation advanced deriva- endurance at more than 40 hours, the trol software, as well as enhancements tive of the battle-proven Gray Eagle aircraft will exceed the army’s require- allowing operations in adverse weath- Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Im- ment for 14 hours on station at 1,000 er including icing conditions. Addition- proved Gray Eagle (IGE) delivers long- kilometers for all mission types. ally, the aircraft will be designed to sur- endurance UAS surveillance, commu- MQ-1C ER features an upgraded Heavy vive bird and lightning strikes. nications relay, and weapons delivery Fuel Engine-180 (HFE-180) which pro- CPB is highly modular and is easily missions in support of the warfighter. vides increased horsepower and reli- configured with a variety of payloads The aircraft delivers an advanced UAS ability, propulsion reliability enhance- to meet mission requirements. The capability for the army, adding greater ments, an improved cooling system aircraft is capable of carrying multiple endurance and more payload carriage, and high-performance induction mission payloads and includes a state- with increased reliability. First flown in system. Its enhanced capabilities will of-the art Detect and Avoid (DAA) July 2013, IGE provides extended sur- expand the tactical range for ISR, elec- system including space, weight, and veillance coverage, along with the abil- tronic warfare, and attack missions for power provisions to enable the retrofit- ity to self-transit to distant locations. the US Army and other customers. ting of an airborne Due Regard Radar (DRR) for operation in non-cooperative MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extend- Reference Text/Photo: airspace. ed Range (ER) www.ga-asi.com MANNED, UNMANNED. ONE TEAM. ONE MISSION.

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Safran: A world leader in aerospace, defence and security solutions “The UAE is a strategic defence partner for Safran, and based on its needs and on Safran’s core business, through a mutual trust with our Emirati partners, Safran is consolidating its position to reach an appropriate military and industrial footprint in this country”

Safran through its current three core Helicopter Engines has produced over Jaguar and Griffon armoured vehicles businesses, Aerospace (propulsion and 72,000 turbines and remains the world of France’s Scorpion programme points equipment), Defence and Security and leader in this activity. With the broadest out the success of state-of-the-art its huge assets in Research & Develop- range of turboshafts, providing from overall performance and proven reli- ment (more than 2 billion Euros invest- 500 to 3,000 shaft horsepower, Safran ability of infra-red and Hemispherical ed in 2015) keeps on providing the best Helicopter Engines ambition based on Resonating Gyro (HRG) technologies products and services to its clients. Op- its four values - safety, reliability, in- mastered by Safran Electronics & De- erating worldwide, the Group has more novation, proximity - is to be the first- fence. Moreover, the recent choice of than 70,000 employees and generated choice manufacturer for the entire Middle-East countries for this products sales of 17.4 billion Euros in 2015. Work- helicopter industry and, thus, to sustain family for armoured vehicles sustains ing alone or in partnership, Safran is a this market growth. and confirms the trust towards Safran world leader in its core markets. solutions. Electronics and Defense Patrick Natali, Safran’s General Delegate Engines and equipment for Operating in the optronics, inertial Middle East says: “The UAE remains a air and space guidance, electronics and safety-critical strategic defence partner for Safran, Safran designs, develops and produces software markets, Safran Electronics and based on its needs and on our a wide range of engines and propul- & Defense offers Armed Forces a com- core business, through a mutual trust sion systems, plus associated support plete range of tactical drones, optronics with our Emirati partners, we are con- services, through its company Safran and inertial navigation equipment and solidating and strengthening our posi- Aircraft Engines and its partnerships, by systems for use in the air, on land and tions to reach an appropriate military calling on the Group’s excellent man- at sea. and industrial footprint in this country power, high-value-added technologies In a market like GCC and the Mid- and therefore contributing to the UAE and world-class production facilities. In dle East, Safran, thanks to its ITAR free economy diversification plan. In this this frame, Safran remains deeply com- products (International Traffic in Arms frame, our presence at IDEX is essen- mitted to offer the best support to the Regulations), is deeply committed to of- tial to allow our clients to discover and UAE Air Forces military combat aircrafts fer the best solutions to meet today’s test our latest innovative solutions and engaged in specific conflicts driving demanding operational requirements products, such as the new JIM Compact operational constraints. to fight terrorism and security threats. binocular officially launched during last The unique advanced optronics PASEO Eurosatory 2016 event and which will be displayed in our booth” Safran Helicopter Engines and navigation EPSILON/SIGMA suite Since its foundation in 1938, Safran equipment which was chosen for the

SA SAF-AP LEAP-195x260-GB-V1 indd 1 17/01/2017 11:28 76 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Reports The “OMNIROLE” Over the last decades, air forces RAFALE have always been the first military component engaged in all crises or conflicts, from the Falklands to the Gulf, from Bosnia to Kosovo, from Afghanistan to Libya, and more recently Mali, the Central African Republic and Iraq.

Military aviation is undoubtedly the It fully complies with the requirement mon procedures and standards agree- most strategic weapon today, both in to carry out the widest range of roles ments, and collaborating and commu- terms of combat effectiveness and of with the smallest number of aircraft. nicating in real-time with other systems, critical technologies implemented. The RAFALE participates in permanent – “Flexibility”, which can be illustrated In modern warfare, air dominance from “Quick Reaction Alert” (QRA) / air-de- by the ability to conduct several differ- day one is a must, so that air-to-ground fence / air sovereignty missions, power ent missions in the course of the same and air-to-sea operations can be con- projection and deployments for exter- sortie (“OMNIROLE” capability). With this ducted safely and efficiently. nal missions, deep strike missions, air capability, it is possible to switch instant- In the course of asymmetrical and coun- support for ground forces, reconnais- ly on the demand of a political decision ter-insurgency conflicts, the air arm also sance missions, pilot training sorties maker, from a coercion mission (“strike remains at the forefront of the military and nuclear deterrence duties. force”) to a preventive mission (a dissua- effort, its flexibility and firing power The Air Force single-seat RAFALE C, sive low-altitude, high-speed “show of helping ensure that allied forces prevail. the Air Force two-seat RAFALE B, and force”), or even to cancel a mission until The September 11 events have shown the Navy single-seat RAFALE M feature the last second (reversibility), that, in peacetime, it is essential to se- maximum airframe and equipment – “Survivability”, that is the capability to cure the national airspace with easily commonality, and very similar mission survive in a dense threat environment deployable control and air defence as- capabilities. thanks to stealthiness and / or to ad- sets. Lessons learned from the latest con- vanced electronic warfare systems. The decisive place of the air component flicts where air power was used, can The “OMNIROLE” RAFALE combines all in modern warfare is demonstrated by be summarized into four overarching these advantages: it is relevant against the defence strategies decided by those expectations about weapon systems by both traditional and asymmetrical nations who want to keep a leading role political decision makers: threats, it addresses the emerging needs on the world stage. – “Versatility”, that is the capability, with of the armed forces in a changing geo- The RAFALE, with its “OMNIROLE” capa- the same system, to perform different political context, and it remains at the bilities, is the right answer to the capa- missions, forefront of technical innovation. bility approach selected by an increas- – “Interoperability”, or the ability to fight Thanks to its versatility, its adaptabil- ing number of governments. in coalition with the allies, using com- ity and its ability to meet all air mission 77

whole (the “big picture”), using a multi- image “Head-Level Display” (HLD). The HLD picture is focused at the same distance as the HUD picture to allow for fast eye transitions between head-up and head-down displays and the external world’s view, • Management of system resources via the left and right colour touch screens. French Air Force’s Patrouille de France and The comprehensive design of the cock- Rafale solo display joined the Falcon 8X for pit provides for everything that aircrews a flight across the Mediterranean skies can expect from an “OMNIROLE” fighter: a wide field of view at the front, on requirements, the RAFALE is the “poster The MDPU is the cornerstone of the both sides, and at the rear, a superior child” transformational fighter which upgradeability of the RAFALE. It allows agility, an increased G-protection with provides a way forward to air forces a seamless integration of new weap- 29° tilted seats, and an efficient air con- confronted to the requirement of doing ons and new capabilities to maintain ditioning system demonstrated under “more” with “less”, in an ever-changing the warfighting relevance of the RA- all climates. strategic and economic environment. FALE over the years as tactical require- Reference Text/ Photo: Of a moderate size, yet extremely power- ments evolve, and as the computer www.dassault-aviation.com ful, superbly agile and very discrete, the industry keeps rolling out new genera- latest type of combat aircraft from DAS- tions of processors and software. SAULT AVIATION does not only integrate The “multi-sensor data fusion” provides Multi-sensor the largest and most modern range of a link between the battlespace sur- data fusion sensors, it also multiplies their efficiency rounding the aircraft and the pilot’s Implementation of the “multi-sen- with a technological breakthrough, the brain with its unique ability to grasp sor data fusion” into the RAFALE “multi-sensor data fusion”. the outcome of tactical situations and translates into accurate, reliable make sensible decisions. and strong tracks, uncluttered dis- The sheer power of multi- It hinges on the computing power plays, reduced pilot workload, sensor data fusion of the MDPU to process data from quicker pilot response, and even- What makes the essential difference is the RBE2-AESA radar, the “Front Sec- tually into increased situational the RAFALE’s “multi-sensor data fusion” tor Optronic” (FSO) system, the SPEC- awareness. process running on data provided by all TRA EW system, the IFF, the MICA infra- It is a full automated process car- the sensors of the aircraft. red seekers, and the data link. ried out in three steps: In essence, the “multi-sensor data • Establishing consolidated track fusion” concept implemented into A unique “Man-Machine In- files and refining primary infor- the RAFALE allows the pilot to act as terface” (MMI) mation provided by the sensors, a true “tactical decision maker”, rather DASSAULT AVIATION has developed a • Overcoming individual sensor than being only a sensor operator. very easy to use pilot interface (MMI), limitations related to wave- The core of these enhanced capabilities combining the “Hands on Throttle and length / frequency, field of of the RAFALE lies in a new “Modular Stick” (HOTAS) control concept with regard, angular and distance Data Processing Unit” (MDPU) incorpo- touch screens. It relies on a highly inte- resolution, etc, by sharing track rating “commercial off the shelf” (COTS) grated suite of equipment with the fol- information received from all elements. It is composed of up to 19 lowing capabilities: the sensors, flight “line-replaceable units” (LRUs), • For short-term actions, head-up flying • Assessing the confidence level with 18 of them individually providing using a wide-field-of-view holographic of consolidated tracks, suppress- 50 times the processing power of a typi- “Head-up Display” (HUD), ing redundant track symbols cal mission computer employed in pre- • For medium and long-term actions, and decluttering the displays. vious generation fighters. analysis of the tactical situation as a 78 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Reports

LONGEVITY AND LETHALITY MAKE NEXTER RELIABLE CHOICE FOR INTERNATIONAL FORCES

VBCI with 40mm CTA turret Nexter applies its expertise in land defence systems to meet the needs of the French army and other forces internationally. Its business includes supply Nexter’s equipment is in service in and support of land defence systems, including more than 100 countries. During sev- vehicles and munitions for army, air force, navy and eral decades, Nexter has established law enforcement applications. a relationship of trust with the United Arab Emirates, symbolised by the sign- VBCI with 40mm CTA (Cased Telescoped Armament) turret, ing of the Leclerc MBT contract back in turret and protects crews against ballistic 1993. The VBCI stands today as the combat and mine/IED threats above Level 4. With two offices in the Middle East, proven reference of the 8X8 market, The vehicle accommodates advanced Nexter’s ground presence makes daily already deployed in many war zones. communication, C4I and vetronics contact with UAE forces easier, and en- Its capabilities are enhanced with technologies based on an open elec- sures the sustainability of the group’s improvements that enable the estab- tronic architecture (CREWSHARE em- relations in the country. lished platform to continue develop- bedded), compatible with internation- Nexter’s product range includes the ing its capabilities and missions, with al standards such as Generic Vehicle Leclerc battle tank, VBCI Infantry com- a complete range of variants from Architecture. bat vehicle, ARAVIS highly protected the Armoured Personal Carrier to the VBCI is developed to provide a wide armored vehicle, CAESAR, BONUS Armoured Fighting Vehicle version range of combat roles and missions intelligent munitions and the SITV1 including utilities versions. It has in- from close combat to reconnaissance command system. creased firepower, via a 40mm CTA based on an extremely mobile com- 79

mon-wheeled platform for every vari- VBCI is capable of being fitted with tronics. ant, with a high level of protection. a comprehensive range of weap- Nexter’s FINDERS Battlefield Manage- It enables long-range operations with ons systems including 12.7mm RWS, ment System provides situational high strategic, operational and tactical 20mm RWS (ARX20), 25 RWS (ARX25), awareness, enhanced by a perimeter mobility. 25mm 1-man turret, 30mm 2-man tur- camera system and reconnaissance The 40mm CTA turret weapon system ret, 30mm RWS, 40mm CTA, 90mm, robot, allowing safe dismounting. has been developed to fulfil a wide 105mm, 120mm mortar. To deal with all threat environments, range of operational requirements TITUS can be customised with smoke from infantry fighting to reconnais- TITUS grenade launchers, anti-sniper sen- sance missions, along with armoured TITUS is the latest generation 6x6 ar- sors, anti-RPG protection and add-on combat at long range against mobile moured vehicle designed by Nexter armour. and heavily protected assets. to meet the requirements of modern The VBCI IFV 40mm is a game-changer hybrid warfare. ARAVIS among armoured combat vehicles, With TITUS, the tactical commander Aravis is one of the best protected at the leading edge of operational has a 6x6 vehicle that can be custom- 4x4s in its class. It has been in service performance. The 40mm CTA turret ised to a changing environment, of- in the French Army since 2010, and is is a breakthrough technology provid- fering great versatility. Applications combat-proven in Afghanistan. Cur- ing VBCI with impressive firepower. include infantry transport, combat rently deployed in Mali, the Aravis is carrying out road clearance missions. Combined with two anti-tank missiles support and combat service support ARAVIS is being produced in large vol- (ATGM) fitted on the turret, it is able functions. umes for a foreign customer, and has to defeat targets at long distance. A TITUS is mounted on a Tatra 6x6 chas- recently been chosen by Gabon for its 40mm CTA APFSDS round penetrates sis, coupled with a 500hp engine. MINUSCA battalion. more than 140mm of armoured steel. Wrapped with the last generation ar- With 13 ton combat weight, ARAVIS This weapon system has been chosen moured skin, from level 2 to level 4, is currently the best protected vehi- by British and French armies for their TITUS is also protected against mines cle in its class on the market. Nexter’s new combat battalions. It combines (up to 4a/4b) and IEDs blasts (up to SAFEPRO provides protection superior high lethality, compactness, versatility 150kg). RPG protection can also be to NATO Level 4: ballistic level 4, mine – due to its comprehensive ammuni- added. levels 4a and 4b, artillery higher than tion range– and competitive mission Furthermore, to allow the crew (driver, Level 4 (bursting of 155mm shells at costs. gunner and tactical commander) and 5 meters), and blast effects from IEDs. VBCI’s maturity and operational com- on-board team to last a long time on The additional PG Guard system, bat efficiency has been shown in sev- the ground, Nexter did exceptional ef- adopted by the French Army, provides eral international operations, includ- fort of habitability in the hull. Internal protection against Rocket Propelled ing the Central African Republic, Mali, volume is over 14m3 + (4m3 of stor- Grenades (RPGs). Afghanistan and Lebanon. age), and entering and leaving are A Mercedes-Unimog chassis provides Since 2008, when the VBCI armoured easy as the hull – which contains no excellent tactical mobility, with cen- infantry fighting vehicle first came into obstacles from front to back - opens to tralised tyre pressure adjustment and service (with 630 delivered to date), it the outside with a ramp and a minimal a run-flat system. has established itself as the main asset ground step. ARAVIS is fully integrated in the air/ of French forces. TITUS can be equipped with remote land operational digitalisation pro- control weapon stations from 7.62mm gram, due to its FINDERS C2 Battle FIRE POWER to 25mm, coupled with latest-genera- Management System. Fitted with sev- The use of powerful weapon systems tion thermal sensors and laser range en perimetric cameras, ARAVIS gives such as the 40mm CTA turret is an finders. Two light machine guns can crews precise situation awareness. operationally effective solution. The be added on top of the vehicle at the Its modular interior allows it to be 13-ton payload makes it possible to rear. quickly adapted to operational tasks increase firepower without compro- TITUS is fully integrated within the C4I in risky situations. mising on mobility or protection. network through latest-generation ve- 80 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Reports Masdar Institute signs MoU with Thales and MINES ParisTech

Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy, and sustainable technologies, recently signed a memorandum of understanding with French company Thales/Thales Alenia Space and French engineering StratobusTM university MINES ParisTech to develop applications for the StratobusTM drone-satellite hybrid airship.

The collaborative agreement was ellite, StratobusTM will be positioned at (aerosols, pollution, water monitoring, signed by Dr. Behjat Al Yousuf, Inter- an altitude of about 20 kilometers over etc.), climate change impacts (deserti- im Provost of Masdar Institute, Cathy its theater of operations, in the lower fication process, plantations, aerosols, Noguez, Director International Affairs, layer of the stratosphere, where the air pollution, water monitoring, etc.) and Thales Alenia Space, Olivier Couser- is sufficiently dense to lift the airship provide telecommunications services gue, Key Account Manager, Air Force/ balloon and the winds are low. With its (Internet, 5G). To be fully autonomous, Air Defence, THALES, and Prof. Thierry involvement in StratobusTM project, StratobusTM will incorporate innovative Ranchin, Director of the Center Obser- Masdar Institute will advance its role technologies such as high efficiency vation, Impacts, and Energy, MINES Par- in driving cutting-edge innovation in flexible solar cells supplying a strong isTech, at the World Future Energy Sum- earth observation technologies to bring electrical power on board. Thales Alenia mit (WFES) 2017, held as part of the Abu sustainable benefits, locally, regionally Space and partners plan to launch the Dhabi Sustainability Week 2017. and globally. first qualification and certification flight StratobusTM is a type of aircraft cur- The innovative airship will carry techni- in 2020. rently being developed by Thales Alenia cal equipment that allows it to perform Masdar Institute is actively engaged Space together with French and Euro- surveillance of borders or land or sea in several ongoing remote sensing re- pean partners. Functioning effectively sites (video surveillance of offshore plat- search and development projects, and as a hybrid between a drone and a sat- forms, etc.), environmental monitoring has successfully completed many oth- 81

Masdar Institute of Science and Technology signed MoU with Thales/Thales Alenia Space and French Engineering University MINES ParisTech ers. The Institute is presently working on Alenia Space, will prepare the floor for be included in the StratobusTM control a diverse range of research projects with the use of a major innovation for en- centers, participating in the overall vali- a special focus on deserts and arid cli- vironmental monitoring in UAE and dation of the missions for the benefit of mate such as urban heat island studies; around the world and possibly support the UAE users. monitoring oil spills, algal blooms, solar most effectively the Climate Risk and resources, and dust storms; national- Early Warning System (CREWS) climate “Masdar Institute has unique ex- level water budget; land-atmosphere initiative objectives. The embedded pertise in environmental moni- interactions; modelling of hydro-mete- UAE’s users of StratoBus will benefit toring research that we believe orological variables; and climate change from the unique expertise of the team to be of value in developing studies. and will be ensured that their needs and the environment applications Al Yousuf said, “Accurate and timely requirements will be covered by this of StratobusTM to deliver its environmental monitoring is key to new Earth observation means. MINES ensuring the wellbeing of the UAE and ParisTech is proud to reinforce its pro- innovative services, which is why its people. In particular, our ability to ductive collaboration with Masdar Insti- we are excited to work together observe and measure what is happen- tute in this exciting project.” to discover and develop locally ing in the Arabian Gulf is critical, as it is As per the agreement Masdar Institute relevant environmental applica- a major source of our water, trade, tour- will work to develop the environmen- tions for our technology. ism and food. StratobusTM represents tal applications of StratobusTM for the We believe our partnership with an innovative way to enhance the UAE’s UAE. This first six-month phase of the Masdar Institute will result in environmental monitoring ability and project will focus on defining the needs the development of many useful Masdar Institute is keen to be part of of StratobusTM’s UAE users. In the sec- applications, breakthrough tech- this exciting new interface of aerospace, ond phase, Masdar Institute will be nologies and new knowledge in communication, and environmental tasked with interfacing with the various the field of environmental moni- monitoring technologies.” UAE users to define their environmen- toring” Jean-Philippe Chessel, While Ranchin added, “This high-level tal application needs, developing the scientific collaborative research, com- detailed specifications and technical StratobusTM Business Line bining the unique expertise of Masdar processes, and defining and develop- Product manager Institute, MINES ParisTech and Thales ing the specific software algorithms to 82 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Reports Kärcher Futurtech Focuses on CBRN Defense

For unprotected persons collective CBRN (Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) protection is necessary. In order to be proactive and not just reactive, CBRN detection capabilities are a must. But if a CBRN-contamination event has happened, CBRN decontamination tasks should be car- ried as fast and effective as possible to mitigate the nega- tive effects of such an event. Last but not the least, medical CBRN protection is a point, which needs to be considered for an effective and efficient CBRN defense. And therefore, Kärcher Futuretech focuses on the field of CBRN decon- Decontamination of personnel tamination.

From their perspective, decontamina- pendent, universally applicable system Its compact design, ease of operation, tion is the supreme challenge in the for the complete decontamination of and compatibility with accessories and field of cleaning, since an unsatisfac- vehicles, material, and personnel. decontamination agents from other tory decontamination result would Equipped with three lances, the MPDS manufacturers make the MPDS 2 the lead to dramatic health consequences. 2 can carry out the three obligatory most advanced system of its kind at They use high-pressure systems for phases of decontamination – pre-, CBRN decontamination, patented vac- main-, and post-treatment – in paral- present. uum chamber technology for sensitive lel. In comparison with normal system Besides CBRN decontamination sys- equipment, shower decontamination modules, which have two lances at tems Kärcher Futuretech offers mobile systems for the decontamination of most, this means a significant saving in catering systems, water supply systems persons and a hot gas/ steam cham- time and logistics effort. Thanks to an and field-camp solutions. In order to bers for heat-resistant material. This en- integrated power generator, a pump support all four product groups, the ables them to offer a holistic approach for discharge of non-aqueous decon- company also offers a wide-variety of in CBRN decontamination for their cus- tamination agents, and a supplied product-related services for their customers worldwide. set of decontamination and cleaning At IDEX, Kärcher Futuretech is present- agents from Kärcher Futuretech, the tomers like training, documentation, ing one of its new CBRN decontami- MPDS 2 is ready for immediate use any- spare parts services, OEM-shop-main- nation systems: The MPDS 2, an inde- where. tenance and field-service.

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OTOKAR Puts the Spotlight on ALTAY Main Battle Tank OTOKAR military vehicles are 1 and 2 (PV1, PV2) with the latest configuration for system level qualification and globally deployed in various acceptance tests by the customer. The operations under UN and NATO tests started by mid 2015 and has come flags. to the end by January 2017. In addition to PV1 and PV2, Otokar has also manu- OTOKAR, the largest privately owned factured a ballistic hull&turret structure ALTAY Main Battle Tank (BH&T) for the ballistic and mine protec- company of Turkish Defence Industry, After designing and manufacturing the tion testing of ALTAY. will be presenting models of its wheeled ALTAY main battle tank, OTOKAR has PV1 has been basically the prototype armoured vehicles and tracked ar- now completed the tough qualification vehicle for mobility and endurance test- moured vehicle at IDEX. testing stage including mobility and ing while PV2 has been basically sub- OTOKAR tactical armoured vehicles are endurance testing on rough terrain and jected to firing tests. It has successfully operating under many different geo- climatic conditions, firing tests with vari- completed all the mobility requirements graphical and extreme climate condi- ous scenarios and survivability testing with an outmost performance and suc- tions in the world and their combat ca- against the highest performance ATGMs cessfully passed through the 10.000km pabilities are proven in the real combat (Anti-Tank Guided Missile), kinetic en- endurance test on every type of terrain situations in high risk areas. Today, with ergy rounds and mines. conditions that could be faced in the a vast range of armoured vehicles in var- OTOKAR General Manager Serdar Gor- mission profile of a main battle tank. ious types and versions up to 60 tonnes guc said, “After being subjected to such a Winter tests and extremely hot climate in both wheeled and tracked, OTOKAR is qualification and acceptance testing by tests were also executed by this proto- considered as one of the most sophis- the customer and meeting the ultimate type. ticated land defence plants worldwide requirements under extreme conditions PV2 has successfully completed all kinds and provides the modern armies with successfully, we are confident that ALTAY of firings scenarios at the firing range state-of-the-art tactical vehicles in dif- will be one of the best modern main bat- proving a very high first round hit prob- ferent configurations. Otokar will be tle tanks on the field very soon.” ability performance with its state-of- displaying a model of its ALTAY main He added, “OTOKAR, has manufactured the-art Fire Control System and power- battle tank at IDEX. two ALTAY prototypes, Prototype Vehicle ful 120mm 55 calibre smoothbore main 85

ALTAY tank has sophisticated electronics for high performance gun. The vehicle has also successfully and hydrodynamic retarder/disc friction cations system, fire/explosion detection gone through intense EMI/EMC tests braking system. and suppression system and a 360° situ- which was vital for the ALTAY tank which This particular power pack has a cooling ation awareness capability. bares sophisticated electronics for high system that enables it to operate at a A 17kW auxiliary power unit is fitted performance required by user. very wide temperature range while the which allows the main systems to oper- Gorguc highlighted that “In parallel to suspension system provides improved ate when the main engine is switched the successful testing period of ALTAY cross-country mobility in all kinds of ter- off. A hydro-pneumatic suspension sys- Prototypes on the field, OTOKAR has rain and climatic conditions, including a tem has been included for improved submitted its final offer to Undersecre- preheating capability for operations in cross-country mobility with each side tariat of Defence Industry (SSM) of Turk- cold weather areas. of tracks having seven dual rubber- ish MoD for the serial production of 250 The power pack also provides the Al- tyred road wheel stations with the drive ALTAY main battle tanks and their Inte- tay with a maximum road speed of up sprocket located to the rear; idler at the grated Logistics Support. to 65km/h and a typical cross-country front; and track return rollers. The track system allows for a gross ve- With the offer, OTOKAR aims at com- speed of 45km/h as well as 30km/h in hicle weight of up to 68 tonnes. Tracks mencing the serial production of ALTAY reverse. It boasts a cruising range of are double pin type and the track links main battle tanks, equipped with state- 450km. are end pin connector driven. The Altay of-the-art technology sub-systems, and Additionally, it allows for the powering also boasts a fording capability of four providing modern main battle tanks in of ‘standard equipment’ within the MBT meters in depth. It has an acceleration the Turkish Armed Forces’ inventory as which includes a laser warning system, capability of 0-32kph in six seconds with early as possible.” CBRN protection system, air condition- a capability maximum gradient of 60 per ing, battlefield target identification sys- cent and side slope at 30 per cent. Technical features tem, battle management and communi- Altay’s crew consists of four personnel including commander, gunner, driver, and loader and in order to provide the tank with the intended performance in rough terrain, it is equipped with a 1,500hp diesel engine and transmission. MTU of Germany supplies a Euro Power Pack which consists of a V-12 MTU MT 883 Ka 501 Common Rail diesel engine which develops 1,500hp at 2,700rpm and is coupled to a RENK HSWL 295TM fully automatic transmission with five forward and three reverse gears, hy- drostatic/hydrodynamic steering unit 86 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Reports AM General to Display its Innovative Vehicle Solutions at IDEX AM General, one of the world’s leaders in design, manufacture and support of light tactical military vehicles, will display a wide range of products, technologies and services to support fleet readiness and evolving expeditionary force missions at IDEX.

Light Tactical Vehicle Moderniza- tion: With approximately 230,000 HMMWVs currently fulfilling the role as the backbone of tactical missions around the world, AM General plays a vital role in demonstrating innovative and affordable solutions to ensure these vehicles remain mission ready. Services Parts and Logistics Opera- tions (SPLO): AM General’s logistics screen creates an immersive driving boasts an award-winning, worldwide environment that combines the look supply chain management, field ser- and feel of driving a real Light Tacti- At the show, the company will show- vice support, dealer and technician cal Vehicle with a variety of tactical case to their international customers training, advanced driver training, military missions and adverse weather the broad spectrum of innovative, ex- and warranty support. AM General conditions. The driving scenarios used peditionary, versatile and affordable –provides Original Equipment Manu- in this highly interactive simulator are products and services AM General has factured, certified line-item HMMWV currently being used to train U.S. and to offer, said AM General President parts, and has shipped millions of international customers at the AM and CEO, Andy Hove. parts worldwide for HMMWV fleets in General Light Tactical Vehicle Training AM General’s representatives will 21 nations in addition to U.S. armed Center, located in South Bend, Ind. The discuss multiple innovative vehicle forces. AM General has also provided training course includes actual driving displays, engineering and logistics specialized instruction to thousands on a 320-acre off-road training area, services, their award-winning global of international students from 12 classrooms for instruction, hands-on supply chain management, field ser- countries and has deployed field ser- technical training bays as well as the vice support, training for dealers, vice representatives to 23 countries. driving simulator. technician and advanced driver skills, Light Tactical Vehicle Training Simula- Vehicles as well as parts and equipment war- tor: The AM General Light Tactical Ve- Many of the Light Tactical Vehicles AM ranty support, at the show. hicle Training Simulator displayed on General has developed for the U.S. Highlights include: a 180 degree, three-channel plasma military are available for export. Inter- 87

provides gapless mine and ballistic M1167 HMMWV protection when combined with the “A” kit. Plus, additional armor and fragmentation kits are field installable and removable to provide flexibility for missions that do not require heavy protection. It is also equipped with an air-conditioning system to provide optimal crew comfort and increased mission readiness. M1165 Special Ops The M1165 Special Ops is another Expanded Capacity Command and Control or General Purpose HMMWV specifically configured for special operations forces. Built to provide optimal protection for crew, weapons components and ammunition, the M1165 is expertly engineered to withstand the demanding requirements of special operation missions that necessitate increased payloads without sacrificing mobility, dependability or performance. HMMWV has become the world- standard family of light, tactical vehicles. It is a lightweight, high-performance, independent four-wheel nationally, AM General is the premier protection for crew, weapons com- drive, versatile and adaptable plat- provider of Light Tactical Vehicle so- ponents and ammunition. Along with form that currently supports more lutions, with more than 230,000 HM- the TOW missile launcher, the M1167 than 100 different systems. MWVs currently in use in more than provides for the ring-mounting and The M1165A1 Special Ops HMMWV is 60 countries worldwide. For nearly firing of various weapons systems with specifically designed to support oper- 30-years the HMMWVs has been in a 360-degree arc of fire. The M1167 is ational requirements under increased continuous production and has prov- able to stow a minimum of six missiles payloads without sacrificing mobility, en to be the vehicle of choice for a mounted in the cargo area and is avail- dependability or performance. Pay- wide range of geographic and mission able with a Manual Traversing Unit load varies by armor configuration profiles. It remains an innovative, cost- and a TOW Gunners Protection Kit. and fragmentation kit, and ranges effective mobility solution, tailored to The vehicle has been designed for use from 2,230 to 4,950 lb. Air transporta- client needs. Included in the roster of in all weather conditions, it is built for ble and droppable, the M1165A1 can its more than 60 global customers are all types of roads and cross-country be sling-loaded by helicopter. Iraq and Afghanistan, where AM Gen- terrains and has a payload of up to In addition to the factory-installed eral has been at the forefront in sup- 1,850 lbs. It is air transportable and “A” armor kit, the M1165A1 Special porting the U.S. in its mission to estab- droppable, and can be sling-loaded Operations HMMWV can be supple- lish strong and mobile local forces. via helicopter. mented with additional armor, which M1167: The M1167 is an Expanded Ca- M1167 has two available armor kits: is tailored to meet specific mission re- pacity TOW or Armament Carrier HM- the “A” kit, which can be factory in- quirements. MWV. The M1167 provides superior stalled and the optional “B” kit, which 88 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Reports NIMR Automotive breaks into European military vehicle market

NIMR Automotive, the Abu Dhabi-based military vehicle manufacturer, has announced plans to break into the European market through a collaboration with Czech manufacturer VOP CZ.

Dr Fahad Harhara, the CEO of NIMR Au- tomotive, said the collaboration with VOP would help it reach European customers and tailor its highly capable armoured and non-armoured vehicles NIMR Automotive’s AJBAN 440A armoured military vehicle in simulated bat- to colder temperatures. tlefield demonstration outside Prague, Czech Republic, in collaboration with “There is a big opportunity for NIMR Czech partner in Europe as defense spending is increasing and our product ranges and need more protection and mobil- opportunity to localise production of manufacturing capacity grows. Our ity from their vehicles as hybrid and vehicles at VOP’s plant in the Czech Re- ambition is to be with European cus- asymmetrical warfare blur the front public. The collaboration could lead to tomers within the next two years,” Dr line and the threat from IEDs and land 1,000 vehicles being produced in the Harhara said. mines increases. next three to five years. NIMR, which will be showcasing sev- A subsidiary of the UAE’s integrated VOP is an integrator and supplier of eral new, innovative vehicles at the manufacturing and services platform defence equipment and services. It forthcoming International Defense Ex- Emirates Defence Industries Company also maintains and retrofits military hibition and Conference (IDEX) in Abu (EDIC), NIMR is the leading manufac- vehicles, and is already a NIMR sup- Dhabi, is expected to formalize the col- turer of light and medium-weight plier. laboration in the near future. wheeled military vehicles in the Mid- NIMR launched a new production fa- NIMR is targeting the European mar- dle East and North Africa region. cility in Abu Dhabi last year. The new ket at a time when the continent’s Its highly capable armoured and plant has doubled NIMR’s production NATO military alliance members step non-armoured platforms are tailored capacity to five vehicles in a single up defence spending towards the tar- for harsh operational environments, eight-hour shift, ensuring the com- get of 2% of gross domestic product. across a diverse scope of mission re- pany is positioned to react quickly to Demand for NIMR’s highly mobile, quirements. meet client requirements. The new protected military vehicles is grow- While the VOP CZ collaboration is ini- factory covers 37,500 square metres, ing worldwide because armed forces tially focused on assembly, there is an the largest in the region. 89

“Strategic “Strategic Approaches: The Po- Issues: tent Smart-Power of the UAE”

The UAE has built and cultivated a Sawab amplify its voice. unique national identity, an element The five-year plan for foreign aid de- of national culture that gives strength veloped by the Ministry of Foreign Af- to what the nation does and means. fairs and International Cooperation That national identity gives focus to provides a strong example of the UAE’s the way the UAE protects its national smart-power approach. The foreign interests, and more importantly, drives aid strategy, designed to culminate the way the UAE operates on the in 2021, places emphasis on women’s world stage. The UAE acts in a way that empowerment and protection, trans- magnifies its national power and ac- port and urban infrastructure, and complishes more than any other simi- technical cooperation. As the Minis- lar nation. The potent, smart-power ter of State for International Coop- approach of the UAE should serve as a eration, Reem Al Hashemi, has noted, model for other states. “The UAE seeks to establish a new ap- Some respectfully refer to the UAE as proach based on providing assistance By: Dr. John R.Ballard “Little Sparta” because the UAE has through developmental projects that Dean of National Defence College proven its military prowess under ex- benefits the beneficiary countries…. [email protected] tremely demanding circumstances. the wise UAE leadership has decided But in reality, the UAE’s military power on a clear approach that does not link is only one component of the sig- humanitarian aid with the policies National security is a key nificant influence it wields across the of the beneficiary countries. This has globe. The UAE punches above its earned the UAE high respect and ap- requirement of all states. weight diplomatically because of its preciation globally.” Protecting the national smart use of national economic and There can be no doubt that challenges interests of any nation cultural power. And it uses its influ- will continue to test the UAE, but its requires the develop- ence is a way designed to maximize powerful domestic culture will pre- ment of strategies and its impact on the issues that are most serve unity, and build patriotic spirit capabilities designed to important to its future. and psychological power within the The UAE has developed a unique varie- country. Political scientists hold that meet a wide variety of ty of smart national power implemen- the better the alignment between challenges. Although tation. Sovereign wealth funds allow the views of the government and the effective security in our the UAE to wield significant financial views of the people in any state, the globalized age can come capacity; strategic storage of oil in oth- stronger the state; the UAE is an oasis from many sources, each er nations allows the UAE to have a re- of security in a region of unrest be- serve of national economic power out- cause of its strong national unity and nation must find its own side its borders. Strong participation the enduring bond among Emiratis strategic path; fortunately, in international organizations (such as and their leaders. This empowers the the UAE’s unique national NATO and IRENA) gives the UAE great UAE to operate using its uniquely in- approach to security is diplomatic credibility and adds weight fluential approach to security. Exem- one of the nation’s great to its diplomatic efforts. The important plifying its values on the world stage military and diplomatic role that the while fostering strong Emirati culture strengths. UAE is playing in the campaign again will enable the UAE to prosper despite terrorism gives it more influence than all challenges. It is a nation of smart most similarly-sized nations around power, leading the world by example. the world; its hosting of Hedayah and 90 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Reports Spotlight on Cyber Security Solutions at Cyph3r ties, the full range of threats they are ex- On a global level today, the cyber threat scenario is posed to and the measures they can take changing rapidly. Strategies aimed at securing our to protect themselves from damage.” assets need constant updating which in other words According to a recent report published mean that cyber security professionals are always by PwC, companies in the Middle East suffered larger losses than other places fighting do or die battles and operating in situations last year as a result of cyber incidents: where every other move is a blind turn. 56 per cent lost more than US$ 500,000 compared to 33 per cent globally, and 13 Commercial providers and specialists that security cameras to your thermostat can per cent lost at least three working days, claim to have mastered specific solutions be connected to the Internet using a compared to nine per cent. The report are exposed to be out-dated even before single network. This higher level of con- also shows that Middle East businesses the red carpets that welcomed them are nectivity introduces new risks as all of are also more likely to have suffered a rolled back. All of these points to a broad- IoT connected devices double up as easy cyber-breach compared to the rest of the er principle-based approach which is ex- access gateways for hackers to uncover world. 85 per cent of respondents com- actly how we human beings have solved your private information. There has been pared to a global average of 79 per cent. several existential threats since the dark a serious lag between innovation and CEOs and boards of directors across the ages cyph3r calls for a paradigm shift in security: new products are being built industries need to be educated on the the way cyber security is planned at the and associating dialogue while security strategic, cross-enterprise value of cyber basic level. The new approach calls for a measures has been left out of the picture, defence. paradigm shift in the way cyber security is not being given priority until disaster cyph3r, organised by Ejtemaat Knowl- planned at the basic level with an outlook strikes. Security has not been seen as a edge Network, is an interactive event on so that there is always a free flow of infor- key consideration for many of these de- cyber-security that provides the cyber mation, which is vital to the growth of our vices until horror stories about rampant community a unique platform to discuss economies. The idea in other words is all cybercrime developing in this field have how new technology is changing the per- about locking up all information avenues been acknowledged publically. cyph3r spective of cyber security in the region. thus in turn stifling growth, collaboration intends to fill the gap for a home-grown Taking place from 12 - 16 March 2017 in and information exchange. Organisations cyber security event where offensive se- Dubai, cyph3r will lead serious discus- should be able to prepare themselves to curity is brought to the limelight. Hence sions around the potential challenges in address primary challenges such as hu- we chose our theme for cyph3r 2017 as the industry. During the four-day event, man awareness, lack of leadership, and “Hack to Protect”. high-level participants will dive into the a core group of creative and responsible Brigadiar (Retd) Ram Chillar Ex Head of core issues of strategic importance to the professionals who can lead cyber security Indian Military Intelligence who is one information security business through projects. of the contributors at cyph3r, said “Noth- dedicated panels and strategy sessions. Speaking about cyph3r, Biju Saith, the ing is a 100 per cent secure in the cyber This cyber-security event is unique with event’s Project Director says, “Cyber in- sphere. However, there are many ways to features for both the technically adept cidents resulted in the loss of more than reduce risk and make it harder for hackers and for decision makers. Some of the US$ 500,000 for 56 per cent of Middle to invade your devices by simply staying features of cyph3r are the cyph3r Train, East Business. Technology such as the educated, vigilant and therefore- pro- cyph3r Conclave, cyph3r OffSec Play- Internet of Things (IoT) is taking over tected. Businesses and customers alike ground, and cyph3r Innovation Show- our lives. Almost everything from your must understand their assets, vulnerabili- case. 91

Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security Upgrades Xpeller

Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security (EBS), future trol signals a jammer then interrupts HENSOLDT, recently added a portable jamming system the link between drone and pilot and/ to its family of Counter-UAV products. This detects or its navigation. The modular Xpeller illicit intrusions of small drones over critical areas and system concept relies on the selection offers electronic countermeasures minimising the risk of individual devices from the product family depending on customer re- of collateral damage. After several enhancements, the quirements and local conditions. completed product family was titled ‘Xpeller’ at the With the completion of the capabil- Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. ity spectrum, Xpeller will be able to protect sensitive areas against illicit “Together with our partners, we have dars, infrared cameras and long-range intrusions of small drones, ranging created a modular counter-UAV sys- jammers, close-in RF detectors from from individual buildings through big tem which is extremely effective”, said Danish partner company myDefence events to airports. It has been tested Thomas Müller, CEO of Airbus DS EBS, and short-range optical-acoustic-RF extensively at future HENSOLDT’s future HENSOLDT. “Due to its versatil- sensors from US partner Dedrone. own premises and during customer ity, it is able to offer maximum protec- The system is highly effective as it presentations in Germany, France and tion under a variety of conditions and combines sensor data from different ranges”. sources with latest data fusion, signal Switzerland. An operational system is The most recent addition to the Xpeller analysis and jamming technologies. It available on the market with delivery product line is a lightweight jamming uses radars, optical and other sensors time depending on the required con- system from South African HENSOLDT to detect and identify the drone and figuration. subsidiary GEW Technologies complet- assess its threat potential at ranges Airbus DS Electronics and Border Se- ing the capability range of the existing from a few hundred metres up to sev- curity (EBS), future HENSOLDT equips portfolio. Till now, the modular Xpel- eral kilometres depending on the type armed forces and security organisa- ler product family consisted of future of drone. Based on an extensive threat tions around the world on the basis of HENSOLDT’s own products such as ra- library and real-time analysis of con- a 100-year tradition and experience. 92 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Issue File

“The Year of Giving”.. The UAE’s Civilized and Humanitarian Message to the World The Year of Giving Initiative embodies the United Arab Emirates’ moral, humanitarian and cultural spirit, which targets the dissemination of welfare and the promotion of the spirit of giving, volunteering and social responsibility, in order to build generations that are able to continue on the path of giving. In the current issue, the Nation Shield sheds some light on the Year of Giving Initiative and explores its deep humanitarian dimensions and targets. 93

Since its inception at the hands of UAE President affirmed that the founding father, the late Sheikh designating the year 2017 as the «Year Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, on 2 of Giving» mirrors the method adopted UAE President December 1971, the United Arab by the UAE ever since its formation, affirmed that Emirates (UAE) has had a glorious a method based on helping others record in the humanitarian field on without expecting anything in return. designating the regional and international levels. His Highness further explained that the year 2017 The attribute of goodness and giving the UAE is known for its philanthropic has always been associated with the activities and helping the less as the “Year of name of Zayed Al Khair and the UAE, fortunate worldwide while the people Giving” mirrors in view of the humanitarian endeavors of the UAE follow in the footsteps of and initiatives launched by the UAE the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan, the the method in the interest of all nations that world-renowned philanthropist. adopted by the need aid without any distinction on Sheikh Khalifa emphasized that account of ethnicity, religion or color. the UAE has made great strides in UAE ever since This humanitarian policy has been charitable and philanthropic works its formation followed and reinforced by the UAE and that it is necessary to open people President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa up to the notion of giving back to bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who declared society. Supreme Commander of the UAE 2017 as the ‹›Year of Giving›› to In implementation of the directives Armed Forces His Highness Sheikh promote the culture of giving back to of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. the community and enhance the spirit Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Sheikh Mohammed further asserted of volunteering and loyalty to one’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, that the «Year of Giving» sends a country. Vice President and Prime Minister of message of love, tolerance and hope the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, directed from the UAE leaders and its generous The Year of Giving Initia- to outline a comprehensive framework people to the region and the entire tive: Content and Objec- to implement the «Year of Giving» world. tives and set out targets, draft federal and local initiatives as well as coordinate UAE Food Bank The «Year of Giving» will focus on volunteer works and promote a several themes and pillars: the first culture of social responsibility so that The UAE is setting up a food bank to of which aims at creating a sense individuals and institutions from the reduce food waste and feed people in of community responsibility in the public and private sectors, be effective need in the country and abroad. private sectors so as to fulfil their partners in the developmental process Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid role in serving the community and of the UAE. announced the creation of the UAE contribute to the developmental Sheikh Mohammed highlighted that Food Bank, before the anniversary of journey in the country. The second the programs and initiatives of the his accession. pillar focuses on enhancing the spirit «Year of Giving» will target the private He said the initiative was part of the of volunteering and encouraging sectors in particular, given the fact that recently announced Year of Giving, specialized volunteer programs it is an important and major partner «which aims to instill benevolence in that will effectively assist in social in the developmental march of the the hearts of our people». development and community country. He affirmed that allocating Food was chosen as the first initiative services. The third pillar aims at a year to celebrate and disseminate of this year because it is a basic human instilling loyalty and commitment charitable works reflects the UAE’s need. «We seek to engage numerous in the next generation to serve their prominent position as the world’s top social organizations and volunteers in country, a trait that is characteristic of humanitarian donors, thanks to the a system of giving, following Sheikh those Emiratis who were raised to love relentless efforts of Sheikh Khalifa and Zayed’s example of altruism,» Sheikh and serve their country. Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Mohammed said in reference to the 94 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Issue File

other government departments, representatives of the Ministry’s partners from the private sector, civil society organisations and the UAE donors. Al Hashemi also gave a presentation in which she highlighted the UAE’s foreign aid policy, its vision and elements, as well as the main goals of combating poverty and contributing towards sustainable development in recipient countries. She underlined the role of foreign aid in fulfilling the UAE Vision 2021, launched by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al UAE’s Founding President. operation. Maktoum, and highlighted their «We hope the spirit of generosity The plan was launched under the contribution towards enhancing the spreads in and beyond the UAE patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah UAE’s global stature. through ambitious humanitarian bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of «The main goal of foreign aid initiatives throughout the Year of Foreign Affairs and International Co- offered by the UAE is to reduce Giving.» operation, at a ceremony held at the poverty and improve quality of life The food bank will work with Ministry in the presence of Reem in underprivileged communities, authorities and charities to collect bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of promote relations between the excess food from hotels, supermarkets, State for International Co-operation, UAE and other states, including the restaurants and farms. senior officials from the Ministry and recipient countries and other donor It will store and package the food for distribution. The food bank will operate under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives foundation, an umbrella organization for humanitarian groups and programs. UAE Foreign Aid Strat- egy 2017 - 2021

The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation launched a five-year plan for the country’s foreign aid strategy. Under the strategy, covering 2017- 2021, the UAE will focus on three key pillars - women’s empowerment and protection, transport and urban infrastructure, and technical co- 95

Zayed Giving Initiative is a unique model for humanitarian work at local and international levels states, and encourage creation of has agreed to achieve in the coming of activities in a number of sectors economic relations with developing 15 years to eliminate poverty,» Al such as healthcare, education, water countries based on mutual interests,» Hashemi said. resources and renewable energy while Minister Al Hashemi said. «The UAE seeks to establish a new creating and strengthening trade and Humanitarian aid accounts for a approach based on providing investment. significant part of the UAE’s total assistance through developmental Minister Al Hashemi also called for foreign aid where the country projects that benefit the beneficiary innovative approach to address global responds to major crises through its countries. The wise UAE leadership has challenges and pursue constructive charities and humanitarian agencies, decided on a clear approach that does partnerships with the donors and as well as international organizations, not link humanitarian aid with the international organizations to she noted. policies of the beneficiary countries. enhance the impact of this policy. «The launch of the UAE foreign aid plan This has earned the UAE high respect is an important occasion and comes and appreciation globally,» the The Year of Giving .. A as the culmination of years of serious Minister said. Commitment to Unlimit- work in which several government She also noted that the UAE’s foreign ed Humanitarian Giving departments, the private sector and aid aims to improve the lives of people, the civil society were involved,» she reduce poverty, eliminate hunger, The Year of Giving Initiative is part of added. support initiatives for protecting a series of pioneering humanitarian «The UAE provides foreign aid in children and promote child welfare initiatives that have made the UAE response to the directives from as well as build and support relations at the forefront of world countries in President His Highness Sheikh with partner countries. the field of humanitarian aid and its Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice «The overall goal is to bolster security, diversity, as it includes humanitarian, President and Prime Minister and social peace and stability in all other philanthropic, development and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh countries that are in need of assistance, structural initiatives and projects, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in the Middle East and North Africa in including: extending help to the needy people particular,» she said. • Zayed Giving around the world. This is based on According to Al Hashemi, the UAE Initiative: Zayed Giving Initiative is a the UAE’s commitment to support will work on the principle of «regional unique model for humanitarian work the goals of sustainable development partnerships for development» where at local and international levels. Since that the international community aid programs cover a wide range its inception in 2003, the initiative 96 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Issue File

countries who hurried to send relief and assist Yemen to ride over the current crisis, support its stability and unity, and stand with its people by providing all forms of assistance needed to realize and fulfil the aspirations of Yemeni people for building, development and stability. The UAE launched many initiatives that aim to enhance health care in many regions. Other initiatives were launched for development and community purposes. Support for the UAE’s leadership of humanitarian work regionally and internationally There is no doubt that the Year of Giving Initiative will enhance the UAE role in philanthropy and humanitarian aid. It will also consolidate its image as an actor in maximizing returns humanitarian work. This is clearly stated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, as he confirmed that designating a year to celebrate and spread humanitarian work enhances the prestige of the country globally as one of the biggest donors. His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi has made valuable contributions to programs. and Deputy Supreme Commander various areas of community services • Initiatives that aim to face human of the UAE Armed Forces, have and volunteering including health, challenges emanating from conflicts positioned the UAE to be number one education, environment and culture. and crises in regional countries, globally on humanitarian indicators The initiative works in line with the especially the Syrian and Yemen as they are the role models of the guiding principles laid down by crises. In this context, the UAE Emirati generations.” Regarding the the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al launched “Our Hearts with the People importance of assigning a year for Nahyan, the founder of the UAE, and of Syria” campaign, an initiative, in Giving , Sheikh Mohammad said, “The pursued by HH Sheikh Khalifa bin implementation of the directives Year of Giving is a message of love, Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the of President His Highness Sheikh tolerance and development conveyed UAE. Over the past few years, the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to aid by the UAE leadership and people to initiative has attracted over 50,000 Syrian refugees who are facing the the region and the world. Civilised volunteers to reach out to more than severe cold wave in the neighboring nations are nations whose individuals 100 million people in Arab and African countries of Syria, especially Jordan as support one another and everyone countries who benefited from its well as Lebanon, Turkey and Iraq. works for the benefit of the nation.” various voluntary and humanitarian The UAE was in the forefront of 97 UAE Military Industries

The purpose, until very recently, has skills to support military industry and been to engage international corpo- exchange knowledge. Nations’ interest rations, keep in touch with world-re- to sign contracts with the UAE is set nowned military industries and make to serve as a launching board for the use of their expertise and technical Arab, let alone the Middle Eastern, na- know-how. But the UAE military indus- tions whose response, we know, will tries strategy laid out in 2011 testifies, not be easy, but the confidence gained so it seems, that the UAE has become in this area makes the UAE eligible to self-confident and mastered this art convince the western customer and well enough to talk about competing undermine their experience in military other nations in manufacturing , let industries. alone exporting, these industries. Military experts now perceive that the The UAE’s stake in earlier decades has UAE military industries have made dis- been to invite international corpora- tinct developments and become a real tions to showcase their products, close competitor to world-leading corpora- Written by: some deals and, most importantly, tions. The UAE reputation in military Mohammed Khalfan Al Sawafi give the UAE military the opportunity industries may be perceived more [email protected] to get familiarized with foreign experi- outside the Arab world than within the ence as a main motivator for creativity UAE itself, citing the highly specialized and perseverance. Another stake was products in the areas of military ship- to raise nationals’ cultural level and building, firearms produced by Cara- Military industrial promote vocational rehabilitation for cal, unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) and companies are habitu- military sector staff, a large number ammunition. ally invited by the UAE of whom were sent to study abroad in the West, India and South Africa. to participate in the So, any talk today about the UAE as an International Defense exporter of military industries seems Exhibition and Confer- adequately logical. So, it makes good sense if the UAE decided to forge ence (IDEX) which is agreements with top players to ex- held biannually in Abu port local military industries. Human Dhabi. and technical resources and the ability to give are available; so is the political leadership’s limitless support. The International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), which is held in Abu Dhabi on bi-annual basis, has, moreover, contributed a great deal in sharpening negotiation skills of the UAE military, thus creating a huge record of accumulated experience on how to engage and negotiate with international corporations over off- set transactions. So, it is paramount to employ this expertise and these 98 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Research

NEXT-GEN ARMOURED VEHICLES: AN OVERVIEW The Middle East accounts for more than 10.5 percent of global armoured vehicle fleets, with active procurement programmes across the region, where spending on such vehicles is expected to increase until at least the end of the decade.

The world continues to suffer from NIMR N35 ramp at the rear. The vehicle can be pockets of hostility, be it small, local- The N35 4×4 and 6×6 wheeled ar- fitted with a wide range of weapons, ised battles or lengthy civil wars that moured combat vehicles are the latest including an array of remote weapon leak over borders. With this in mind, station or two-person turrets. evolution of Denel Vehicle Systems’ armies are forever mindful of the need N35’s flexible architecture supports (DVS) RG35, now under NIMR’s full to acquire more and more armoured multiple mission vehicle variants - re- ownership. NIMR continues to collab- vehicles. While defence budgets glob- connaissance, patrol and utility ver- orate with DVS to enhance the design, ally are increasing, this brings an- sions, and a 6×6 fighting vehicle. performance and capabilities of the other opportunity for growth in the range. Vehicle features include a steel- armoured vehicles market. FNSS PARS The Middle East and Asia Pacific re- armoured monocoque hull, which can Pars 6x6 wheeled armored combat gions are expected to boost vehicle be fitted with scalable levels of ballis- vehicle (WACV) is designed and devel- procurement volumes significantly in tic, mine blast and IED protection. oped by FNSS, with a special emphasis the next decade, offsetting anticipat- As well as the commander, gunner on mobility, protection, payload, and ed reductions in the US and Europe. and driver, the 4×4’s layout provides growth potential. The vehicles employ In light of this, Nation Shield takes a seven dismounts, seated on individual the latest designs and technologies, look at the latest armoured vehicles in blast-attenuating seats. Crew can rap- focusing on the performance and du- demand. idly deploy via a large power operated rability of modern military operational 99

Pars 6x6 wheeled armored combat vehicle (WACV) is designed and developed by FNSS

The Oshkosh Defense MRAP All-Ter- developed jointly by Iveco and the rain Vehicle (M-ATV) family of vehicles Brazilian Army Department of Science feature an array of configurations for and Technology. Fitted with an Iveco- a wide range of mission requirements, FPT 9-litre, 281 kW (383 HP) bi-fuel force structures and threats. Whether common-rail engine, coupled to an a fleet has narrowly defined missions automatic gearbox, the VBTP can carry or expansive tactical demands, forces 11 personnel. It is 7 metres long, 2.7 can be equipped with the right vari- metres wide and 2.3 metres high and ant, while benefiting from a common can be transported by C-130 Hercules platform and components. From se- and KC-390 aircraft. This new family of curity operations, to protected recon- armoured vehicles can be equipped naissance, to hostile confrontations, with manned and unmanned tur- requirements. The vehicles are availa- the Oshkosh M-ATV family of vehicles rets carrying armament from 5.56 to ble in 6x6 and 8x8 configurations. The provides best-in-class off-road mobil- 30mm. The modular approach pro- name Pars means “Anatolian Leopard” ity, life-saving survivability and mis- vides numerous advantages - includ- in Turkish. sion-focused capabilities to adapt to ing development of product variants PARS is designed to have high levels the ever-evolving battlefield. without unnecessary re-engineering of ballistic and mine resistance, but The M-ATV is a highly protected, con- (reducing timescales and costs), opti- also carry a variety of weapon stations figurable design. Its extended crew mum combination of power, protec- and provide high internal volume. To capsule provides ample squad seat- tion and payload, flexibility in opera- allow Pars to be rapidly re-configured ing, as well as rear wall and roof hatch- tion, and support through improved for different operational roles, all the es for swift deployment on the bat- maintainability and ease of upgrade. Pars family have a removable roof, al- tlefield. Integrated, adaptable C4ISR With different configurations for dif- lowing for rapid conversion. The PARS systems give personnel the technical ferent roles such as personnel car- 6x6 has a crew of two and can carry edge through every operation. rier, command post, recovery or am- six fully equipped infantrymen. It is bulance, the VBTP family will meet a air-transportable by military transport Iveco Defence Vehicles - whole range of operational needs. aircraft C-130, A400M, C-17 or C-5. VBTP The VBTP is a new family of 19.6 tonnes VAB MARK 3 Oshkosh M-ATV Assault 6x6 armoured, amphibious vehicles, The Renault Trucks Defense VAB MARK 100 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Research

N35’s flexible architecture supports multiple mission vehicle variants

3 is a median 6x6 armoured vehicle of- Systems - Canada. The program will vehicle produced by the Finnish de- fering great performance in terms of upgrade 550 LAV IIIs of Canada’s fleet fence industry company Patria. Patria mobility and carrying capacity, along- in four variants: the Infantry Section sets a new standard for the future 8x8 side a very high level of crew surviv- Carrier, Command Post, Observation armoured wheeled vehicles with Pa- ability, with its ballistic protection, ac- Post Vehicle and Engineer variants. tria AMV. Spacious interior and high cording to STANAG 4569. Each will undergo a comprehensive payload carrying capability provide a The platform can be configured in upgrade aimed at extending their platform for future customer variants, a number of different ways – such lifecycle to 2035. The upgrades will be allowing the simultaneous integration as troop transport, infantry combat performed at facilities in London, On- of weapon systems, protection and vehicle, reconnaissance and fire sup- tario, and Edmonton, Alberta, and will crew equipment. port vehicle, mortar carrier, command extend from 2012 to 2017. Patria now publishes the vehicle’s new post and ambulance. VAB MARK 3 can These upgrades will allow for signifi- name, Patria AMVXP. The name Patria be equipped with medium and large cant improvements in survivability, AMVXP resembles very well vehicle’s calibre weapons systems (90mm to mobility and lethality. Survivability features and capabilities. The name 12.7mm turrets or 120mm mortar). enhancements include switching to a links the product strongly to the Patria The vehicle also comes in a law en- Double-V Hull offering inherent and AMV product family and the abbrevia- forcement version, for use by internal weight efficient protection from mine tion XP stands for Extra Payload, Extra security forces. and IED threats as well as energy-at- Performance and Extra Protection, tenuating seats at all crew locations. which are telling a lot about the quali- GDLS-LAV UP A more powerful 450hp engine is in- ties of the vehicle. On 21 October 2011, Rona Ambrose, cluded as well as upgrades to the driv- Patria AMVXP unrivalled mobility is Minister of Public Works and Govern- etrain and suspension. Turret sights based on an upgraded powerline pro- ment Services, and Associate Minister will be upgraded to extend their range viding 450 kW engine power together of National Defence Julian Fantino and gun control electronics are being with an unforeseen Integrated Ter- jointly announced that the $1.064 improved to reduce crew workload. rain Control System (ITCS). Its electri- billion Implementation Phase of the cal power generation is measured to XP Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) III Up- Patria AMV match the increasing power needs of grade Project (LAV-UP) had been The Patria AMV (Armored Modular future soldier and C4I systems. Health awarded to General Dynamics Land Vehicle) is an 8×8 multi-role military and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) 101

together with the vehicle’s digital backbone ensures the best possible platform for the 21st century soldiers to meet their objectives in every operational theatre now and in the future.

Otokar Arma Turkey’s Otakar Arma is a new generation modular multi-wheeled vehicle with superior tactical and technical features. Thanks to superior mobility, high mine and ballistic protection, medium and high caliber weapon system integration options, Arma is capable of serving modern armies on the ARMA is a new generation modular multi-wheeled vehicle with superior battlefield, and in peace-keeping and tactical and technical features human relief operations in the most difficult terrain and climates. payload capacity of 4500kg. NEXTER LECLERC Arma 8x8 is available in various types It can be fitted with a roof-mounted In March 2015, French procurement of configurations including personnel heavy machine gun, remotely con- agency, the DGA, awarded Nexter Sys- carrier, infantry fighting vehicle, mor- trolled weapon station, or a turret- tems a EUR300 million (USD339.5 mil- tar carrier, mobile gun carrier, short mounted 20mm cannon. lion) contract to renovate 200 Leclerc and medium range air defense, and Arma has a crew of two and accom- main battle tanks (MBTs) and 18 ar- command post operations - with op- modates eight fully-equipped troops. moured recovery vehicles (ARVs). tional amphibious capability. Troops enter and leave the vehicle via The first two prototypes of the reno- It has a welded steel hull. Its armour is doors or roof hatches. There is also vated Leclerc will be completed in believed to withstand 7.62mm rounds a single door on one side of the hull. 2018, and following trials, the remain- and artillery shell fragments, and up There are firing ports provided for the ing 198 will be upgraded from 2020 to 8kg anti-tank mines. Fitted with an troops. through to 2028. Additional vehicles NBC protection system, it also offers a could be upgraded, as a total of 406 Leclercs were delivered to the French M-ATV Assault 2 Army until 2007. This upgrade includes the installation of an open electronic architecture, the new Contact tactical radio system, and the SCORPION Information and Com- mand System (SICS) and associated displays, which will be installed in all of the French Army’s existing and future armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs).

Reference Text/photos: www.patria.fi www.defenceiq.com www.gdlscanada.com www.renault-trucks-defense.eu 102 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Technology COMPASS CALL AIRCRAFT CHALLENGES COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS

The EC-130H Compass Call, a US Air Force electronic attack aircraft, sets new rules. “If you plummets. Attacking those lines of communication is an effective, can’t talk, you can’t fight. It’s very simple.” innovative way to reduce an enemy’s capability. The US Air Force uses this knowledge The EC-130H Compass Call is an commander and their fighters. every day in the fight against the airborne tactical weapon system, The complexities of war often mean Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant which uses a heavily modified version even the best laid plans are adapted (ISIL) through employment of the EC- of Lockheed Martin’s C-130 Hercules on the fly. Competent leaders need 130H Compass Call. airframe. the ability to redirect their forces in “When the Compass Call is up on Military operations are complex. real-time in order to react to enemy station supporting our Iraqi allies, we Attacking an adversary requires actions. If a commander cannot issue are denying [ISIL’s] ability to command significant co-ordination andorders, his capabilities are severely and control its forces, to coordinate communication between a degraded and his likelihood of success attacks,” said Lt. Col. Josh Koslov, the 103

43rd Expeditionary Electronic Attack communications, the EC-130H also help the electronic warfare officer Squadron commander. “If you can’t employs around a dozen airmen, make jamming decisions in order to talk, you can’t fight. It’s very simple.” including a standard C-130 flight crew provide the effects desired by the on the flight deck, and a contingent ground force commander.” Disruption of electronic warfare officers and When used effectively, the EC-130H The system disrupts enemy command linguists in the rear of the aircraft. disorients ISIL fighters, helping make and control communications and limits Each of these individuals is a piece in them easy targets for troops on the adversary coordination essential for accomplishing the mission. ground to engage. enemy force management. It employs “(The linguist’s) weapon is language,” offensive counter-information and Koslov added. “They help us to Challenges electronic attack (or EA) capabilities in efficiently find, prioritise and target The aircraft’s capabilities offer a support of US and coalition tactical air, (ISIL). They prioritise the signals we’re distinct advantage for American, Iraqi surface, and special operations forces. targeting from the strategic [level] and coalition forces. It is currently In order to target and jam those through the tactical level and they in demand with ground force 104 ISSUE 541 FEB 2017 Technology

Maintenance troops and aircrew EC-130H Compass Call on its first members prepare anEC-130H for training mission with an upgrad- its final departure ed cockpit commanders, but Koslov and his team 1981, was delivered to the US Air Force cryptologic linguist), four analysis face significant challenges executing in 1982, and reached initial operating operators (linguists), one acquisition their operations. capability in 1983. operator and an airborne maintenance There are only 14 EC-130Hs across the Over its 33- year-long operational technician. entire Air Force. That relatively small life, the aircraft has demonstrated a The Compass Call integrates into number of aircraft, coupled with the powerful effect on enemy command tactical air operations at any level. The sheer volume of mission requirements and control networks in multiple versatile and flexible nature of the levied upon it, makes the Compass military operations including Kosovo, aircraft and its crew enable the power Call a low density, high demand asset. Haiti, Panama, Libya, Iraq, Serbia and of electronic combat to be brought to Additionally, the aircraft themselves Afghanistan. bear in virtually any combat situation. are more than 50 years old and require All Compass Call aircraft are assigned a dedicated maintenance crew to to US Air Combat Command. Block 35 Baseline 1 & 2 ensure they are capable of carrying The EC-130H fleet is composed out their zero-fail mission. Crew of a mix of Baseline 1 and 2 The EC-130H, EA-6B or EA-18G, The EC-130H aircraft carries a combat aircraft. COMPASS CALL’s adaptability and F-16CJ, form the Suppression crew of 13 people. Four members is directly attributed to its spiral of Enemy Air Defense (SEAD) are responsible for aircraft flight and upgrade acquisition strategy guided triad. Programmed upgrades have navigation (aircraft commander, co- by the Big Safari Program office and expanded its mission by procuring pilot, navigator and flight engineer), Air Force Material Command’s 661st a secondary EA capability against while nine members operate and Aeronautical Systems Squadron based early warning and acquisition radars. employ the EA mission equipment in Waco, Texas. Combined efforts The EC-130H continuously tests new permanently integrated in the cargo/ between these agencies ensure the capabilities and tactics to respond to mission compartment. EC-130H can counter new, emergent emerging threats and requests from The mission crew includes the mission communication technology. combatant commanders. crew commander (electronic warfare The Block 35 Baseline 1 EC-130H officer), weapon system officer provides the Air Force with additional Background (electronic warfare officer), mission capabilities to jam communication, The Compass Call had its first flight in crew supervisor (an experienced Early Warning/Acquisition radar and 105

navigation systems through higher effective radiated power, extended frequency range and insertion of digital signal processing versus earlier EC-130Hs. Baseline 1 aircraft have the flexibility to keep pace with adversary use of emerging technology. It is highly reconfigurable and permits incorporation of clip-ins with less crew impact. It promotes enhanced crew proficiency, maintenance and sustainment with a common fleet configuration, new operator interface, increased reliability and better fault detection. Baseline 2 has a number of upgrades to ease operator workload and improve A majority of the improvements found in the EC-130H Compass Call Base- effectiveness. Clip-in capabilities are line-2 are classified modifications to the mission system that enhance preci- now integrated into the operating sion and increase attack capacity system and, utilizing automated resource management, are able to improvements found in the EC- expansion of satellite connectivity be employed seamlessly with legacy 130H Compass Call Baseline-2 are compatible with emerging DoD capabilities. Improved external classified modifications to the mission architectures, increased multi-asset communications allow Compass system that enhance precision and coordination nets and upgraded Call crews to maintain situational increase attack capacity. Additionally, data-link terminals. Furthermore, awareness and connectivity in the system was re-designed to modifications to the airframe in dynamic operational and tactical expand the “plug-and-play” quick Baseline-2 provide improved aircraft environments. reaction capability aspect, which has performance and survivability. Delivery of Baseline-2 provides historically allowed the program to the DoD with the equivalent of a counter unique “one-off” high profile Reference Text/Photo: “fifth generation electronic attack threats. Aircraft communication http://www.af.mil capability.” A majority of the capabilities are improved with www.lockheedmartin.com

General Characteristics Primary function: electronic warfare, suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counter information Power plant: four Allison T56-A-15 turboprops Thrust: 4,910 prop shaft horsepower Wingspan: 132 feet, 7 inches (39.7 meters) Length: 97 feet, 9 inches (29.3 meters) Height: 38 feet, 3 inches (11.4 meters) Speed: 300 mph (Mach 0.52) at 20,000 feet (6,060 meters) Range: 2,295 miles (3,694 kilometers) Armament: non-kinetic energy waveforms Crew: 13 (two pilots, navigator, flight engineer, two electronic warfare officers, mission crew supervisor, The Block 35 Baseline 1 EC-130H provides the Air four cryptologic linguists, acquisition operator and an Force with additional capabilities to jam communi- airborne maintenance technician). cation