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SAAB TECHNOLOGIES NORWAY AS WWW.SAAB.NO CONTENTS CONTENTS: SUBMARINES 2 German Submarine for Norway Editor-in-Chief: M.Sc. Bjørn Domaas Josefsen DANISH TRUCK COMPETITION 5 Only three contenders remain BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENCE NATO EUROPE HAS TO TAKE 6 Opportunity in demark FSI MORE RESPONSIBILITY 9 Norwegian Defence and Security Industries Association In his election campaign for president of the USA, Donald Trump ARTILLERY 13 Korean or Swiss artillery for Norway shocked many Europeans when he remarked that if he were ­President, the United States might not come to the defence of F-35 14 Denmark want full access to Lockheed Martin an attacked NATO ally that hadn’t fulfilled its “obligation to make BULLETIN BOARD FOR DEFENCE, payments.” TRADE AND INDUSTRY It is not unlike Trump to make such shocking statements; in 17 Saab radar for US Navy 18 Refueling aircraft for Japan fact, a great deal of the Trump campaign has been more or less 20 US Army presents new drone concept based on the shock value of his statements. Still, Donald Trump 25 India test-fires Barak-8 surface-to-air ballistic missile has had a remarkable flair for making statements that rings a tone DRYTECH among the American public. 26 Success with freeze-dried food for soldiers The remark about US and her NATO allies is just such a TRAINING AMMUNITION ­statement. For years the European NATO countries have been 27 First toe-hold in USA for P-SRTA training ­cutting their defence budgets, far beyond the NATO target of ­ammunition ­defence budgets of at least 2% of the member states’ gross APEX 28 NAMMO develops ammo for three fighters ­national product. In short, this means that European security has M72 become more and more dependent on US military power. Or, as 30 Promising new developments seen in the perspective of an American voter – the bill for European­ 32 USS Zumwalt security has for decades been sent to US taxpayers. Of course, when Trump makes a statement that pinpoints this disparity, he gets an audience among many Americans. ­Especially lower middle-class Americans, who have for many years running Coverphoto: A German Navy 212A class submarine. experienced a significant decrease in income and standard of Photo: German Navy/ Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems ­living, will sense the misconduct of their tax money being “shipped off” to subsidise European taxpayers. At the same time that the USA has been paying more and more for European security, the US state debt has been growing to formidable amounts. For an average American, struggling to pay taxes and make ends meet, the paradox in this policy must seem near to insane. So when Donald Trump came with his shocking statement about the European NATO allies, he probably said what many Americans are thinking. Hillary Clinton, on the other hand, being a professional politician, would of course never make such a remark in public. But still, she might certainly harbour the same thoughts as her loud opponent.

MILITÆRTEKNIKK 4–5/2016 1 SUBMARINES GERMAN SUBMARINES FOR NORWAY? Norway has a long-standing tradition with German ­sub­marines. The German thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS) is one of two remaining candidates for the supply of new sub­marines to Norway.

hyssenkrupp Marine Systems (for- cells. In the fuel cell, electrical prower is merly HDW, or Howaldtswerke- produced through a chemical process. The TDeutsche Werft) has been building German fuel cells are based on a reaction submarines for more than 150 years. The between hydrogen and oxygen through submarine craft “Brandtaucher”, built in a thin proton exchange membrane. The 1850, was the first submarine in Germany, ­process involves no movable parts, causing and the purpose of this undersea vessel zero noise or vibration. was to force Danish ships to abandon the The fuel cells on board the German blockade of Kiel. When the submarine was submarines have a reported efficiency of completed, Danish spies in Kiel reported some 64%, and the temperature in the fuel of this new threat to the Danish navy cells is about 80 deg C at normal operation. ­command. The reports caused Denmark The residue from the fuel cells is simply to pull its navy vessels out of the bay of water, which is stored on board in order to Kiel, thus ending the blockade. However, maintain the weight balance of the vessel. the Brandtaucher itself was shown to have The fuel cells are simple to maintain, and significant­ construction flaws, mainly due to can be operated by a small crew. tons of hydrogen, and a complete refill the German navy’s wish to save on expenses. Hydrogen is one of the components­ ­operation will take some 24 hours. The boat submerged irreversibly as early as in the fuel cell process, and it may seem With full hydrogen cylinders, the during one of the first sea trials in 1851. like a risk to store large volumes of submarine can stay submerged for a period What the example shows, however, is that ­hydrogen on board a submersible vessel.­ in excess of 20 days. even the rumoured threat of submarines The ­German submarines, however, may call for a change in navy tactics. store the hydrogen safely in cylindrical AIP for Norwegian submarines Norway has also a long tradition with ­containers lined with a metallic alloy (iron, The Norwegian Navy has indicated that German submarines. When Norway took titanium, and magnesium)­ which binds a suitable size for the new Norwegian delivery of its first submarine, the “A” class, it the hydrogen.­ While running, only the subs will be about 1800 to 2000 tons. had been constructed at the Germania Werft amount of ­hydrogen fuel that is required tkMS maintains that for this size class, in Kiel, and a further trio of A-class subs for the ongoing­ process in the cells is re- i.e. relatively­ small submarines (1500 to (also referred to as the Kobben class) were leased. This ensures that the volume of 2000 tons), an AIP based on fuel cells with ­delivered during the following years. free hydrogen in the submarine is kept at ­hydrogen stored in metal alloy cylinders­ on Except during the Great War and a minimum. In addition, the fuel cells are board will be the most appropriate ­solution. World War Two, when German submarines surrounded by a tank filled withnitrogen ­ This is also where tkMS is in a ­position to were not an option, Norway has always had gas. The nitrogen is kept at a pressure offer thoroughly tried and proven­ techno- its submarines built by yards in the north that is higher than that of the hydrogen logical solutions. As early as the 1970’s, of Germany. The 15 submarines of the new ­pressure in the fuel cells, meaning that thyssenkrupp started the develop­ment of Kobben class, which Norway procured in in the event of a leak or a puncture in the fuel cells for air in­dependent ­propulsion the period of 1964 to1967, were built at cells, the nitrogen will seep in, rather than of submarines. Since 2002, the German the Rheinstahl-Nordseewerke in the city of the hydrogen gas seeping out. navy has operated a fleet of Type 212A Emden, and the current fleet of six Ula class The drawback of keeping the sub­marines using fuel cell-based AIP. Type vessels in the Norwegian navy were deliv- ­hydrogen stored in metal containers, of 212A is also in operation with the Italian ered from Thyssen Nordseewerke, Emden course, is that these cylinders are relatively navy, going under the name of the Todaro in the period of 1987 to 1992. heavy. The metal alloy-lined cylinders can class, and a total of 10 vessels of the type be replaced, while this would be quite a have been built: six for the German Navy, Fuel cell based AIP complex operation. Normally, the tanks and four for Italy. tkMS introduced its first Air Independent will therefore be refilled with hydrogen in Fuel cell based AIP can also be Propulsion Submarine (AIP Submarines) in place, when the submarines are docked. found on board submarines that thyssen­ the early 2000’s. The German submarines The metal cylinders in a submarine of krupp has delivered or is delivering to are basing their AIP technology on fuel ­normal size have a capacity of up to two ­Israel and Portugal

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where the electricity delivered by the ­batteries diminishes proportionately to the level of charge remaining­ in the batteries. Also, the lithium-ion batteries are capable of being recharged to close to 100% of the rated capacity­ at every single recharge. Again, this is an advantage over lead acid batteries, where the maximum capacity keeps dropping a little for every successive recharge. Lithium-ion batteries also have a very low rate of self-discharge when not used over any length of time, perhaps as low as down to 1 to 1.5% per month. The overwhelming weakness of lithium-ion batteries, on the other hand, is the risk of fire. Both in electric cars and cell phones, there have been a disturbing number of incidents of fires erupting in the The German Navy´s U-32 submarine. lithium-ion battery. In April 2006, the German Navy’s Type – Fires in lithium-ion batteries 212 U-32 sailed from the Baltic to Rota, are practically impossible to extinguish, Spain in a journey lasting two weeks, and must just be left to burn out until covering 1500 nautical miles (2800 km; 1700 mi) without surfacing or snorkelling.­ there is no more combustible material In 2013, while on the way to participate left, ­explains Hauschildt. The cell phone in naval exercises in U.S. waters, the user will naturally and simply discard the same submarine, U-32, established a ­burning phone, and the EV driver will just new ­record for non-nuclear submarines with 18 days in submerged transit without stop the burning vehicle and get out. In a snorkelling. Photo: Bundeswehr submerged submarine, these options may not be quite so readily at hand. In the event of a fire in the lithium-ion batteries in a Looking ahead: Greater range, to lithium-ion battery technology. There submarine at sea, the crew and the vessel longer submerged time can today be no doubt of the ­superiority will likely be lost altogether. Accordingly, – The work to develop the AIP ­technology of lithium-ion batteries over lead acid despite the numerous advantaged offered further is ongoing, and it is our view that ­batteries across a broad range of criteria, by the lithium-ion batteries, there are cur- AIP submarines based on fuel cells will keep including capacity, charge time and lower rently no submarines that have discarded achieving longer range, with the ­ability to weight. Lithium-ion batteries are in wide- the old lead-acid batteries entirely. Indeed, operate under the surface for ­longer and spread use today, particularly so in mobile in our view here at thyssenkrupp, we hold longer periods, says Director for Research telephones and electric vehicles. that the proven lead-acid batteries remain and Development, Peter Hauschildt, of Lithium-Ion batteries have also the most appropriate technology for sub- thyssenkrupp Marine Systems. been under consideration for use in sub­ marine applications, and we will currently This will naturally offer huge marines. Peter Hauschildt says that lithium-­ not be offering our customers any alterna- ­operational advantages, both during battle ion batteries evidently offer a number of tive. We are naturally active participants operations at sea and in the fact that sub- ­advantages for subsea use compared to the in projects regarding new battery techno­ marines can stay submerged over greater current state of lead acid batteries. logy for submarines, however, and we are distances. A submarine in the snorkelling In a conventional diesel-electric ­following developments very closely. position is vulnerable, both because the submarine, the batteries power the electric­ snorkel is detectable by modern radars, propulsion engines when the vessel is Making hydrogen on board the and it can be spotted visually from surface­ submerged. The diesel motor is used to submarine or airborne craft. Almost in any seas where ­recharge the batteries, which is done in For larger, conventional submarines, submarines can operate, a sub coming the snorkelling position, as the diesel that is the weight class over 2000 tons, up towards the surface to snorkel will be ­engine requires huge amounts of air. In an ­thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is working­ ­dragging colder water from the depths AIP submarine, however, the batteries are on an AIP solution where hydrogen is along. With the ever-improving efficiency ­being recharged even when the sub is fully ­being made on board the boat. and ­capability of heat-seeking sensors, submerged. – We have worked on the making such cold water mass drawn to the surface – In general, it is safe to say that of hydrogen using methanol as the starting­ may be easily detected, thereby revealing lithium-ion batteries offer about 20% point, explains Hauschildt. The hydrogen­ the submarine’s position. ­higher capacity at low speed, rising to production is done in a so-called re­ some 200% more at high speed. At the former, where methanol and water vapour Lithium-ion batteries or lead same time, lithium-ion batteries deliver the is ­reformed into hydrogen gas and carbon acid batteries same amount of electricity even when the dioxide (CO2). Over the recent years there has been a state of charge is at a very low level. This The residual CO2 is something the tremendous development with respect is in sharp contrast to lead acid batteries,­ submarine must get rid of. The carbon

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dioxide gas escapes from the sub under NEW SUBMARINES FOR THE ROYAL NORWEGIAN NAVY pressure, and this will of course produce MAIN COMPONENTS OF A SUBMARINE bubbles in the water. This fizzy sea-water is a problem, as the bubbles are sonar ­detectable. The production of hydrogen in a reformer is a proven process, used widely in the industry over a number of years. We also have a full-scale reformer in testing. – There are several advantages to ­using methanol as a basis in our view. First- ly, methanol provides the greatest volume of hydrogen in relation to the carried weight, in relation to e.g. ethanol or diesel oil. We are achieving an efficiency of 90% in our reformers. In comparison, a diesel-based reformer will be hard pressed to achieve more than some 70 to 80 percent. Further- Sketch of what thyssenkrupp Marine Systems suggests may be a future Norwegian submarine. more, the temperature in a methanol based The cylinders with hydrogen are stored along the bottom of the submarine. Ill. tkMS reformer will reach about 250-300 deg C, while an ethanol- or diesel based reformer with methanol demands that the sub­ submarine with a diesel-based reformer needs to reach about 800 deg C. marine visits a port with facilities for will therefore require sulphur-free diesel, – Compared to diesel, methanol ­refilling with methanol. rendering the argument of easy availability also offers a cleaner process, with reduced Hauschildt says he is less than invalid. Hardly any commercial ports offer­ risk of soot creation, which we see as a ­certain that this argument is completely­ this. Therefore, an AIP submarine with a ­potential problem should it occur on board ­valid. – The way we see it, regular diesel-based reformer is no less ­dependent a submarine, emphasises Hauschildt. ­commercial diesel will be difficult to use on specialised tanking and refilling The other school of thought will in a reformer due to the sulphur content. ­facilities from shore than a methanol-based point to diesel being easily available from The sulphur is likely to damage or ruin reformer-equipped AIP submarine, argues any commercial port, while topping up the catalytic converter in the process. A Hauschildt in closing.

4 MILITÆRTEKNIKK 4–5/2016 DANISH TRUCK COMPETITION

Mercedes Zetros1. Mercedes-Benz­ partici­ pated in the extensive testing of the vehicles in the spring of this year, but then pulled out of the competition. Photo: Mercedes-Benz

ONLY THREE CONTENDERS REMAIN IN DANISH TRUCK COMPETITION Mercedes-Benz has left the competition for up to 900 trucks to framework agreement for the procurement the Danish military. Still in the race are three companies. and a very attractive 20-year service and maintenance agreement. Sources estimate By Andreas Krog The revised tender made Mercedes- that about 40 percent will be ordinary Benz leave the competition for a contract ­commercial trucks, while 60 percent will s a result of a surprise drop-out ­valued at between 1.5 and 2.0 billion Danish­ be tactical­ trucks that pull on all four, six by Mercedes-Benz in July the Kroner. The company doesn’t want to or eight wheels. A certain proportion of the A­contest for the delivery of between ­specify what it was about the revised ­tender tactical trucks must be armoured from the 700 and 900 trucks to the Danish Armed that made them leave the competition. outset, or capable of being retrofitted with ­Forces now has only three participants. David Engstrøm, Head of PR armour. In September of last year, a and Communications at Mercedes-Benz MAN is seen by several sources­ ­total of five truck manufacturers were ­Danmark A/S, says: “Even though we have as the favourite due to the fact that ­pre-qualified­ to submit a bid. These were had a constructive and positive dialogue about 1200-1400 of The Danish Armed IVECO Magirus­ AG, MERCEDES-Benz with DALO, there were some elements in the Force’s current 3000 trucks are MAN Danmark A/S, Rheinmetall MAN Military ­tender which were at issue with the way we do trucks. In 2007 to 2010, the German Vehicles GmbH, Oshkosh Defense, LLC ­business here at Mercedes-Benz. Therefore, it truck ­manufacturer delivered 300 tactical and Scania Danmark A/S. was a natural decision to withdraw.” trucks ­similar to those that MAN is now Eventually, the Amercian manu­ The revision of the tender came after­ offering to Denmark. Making MAN the facturer Oshkosh Defence failed to ­respond three months of testing trucks from the four choice ensures that many of Denmarks to the request for information before remaining manufacturers. The original plan new vehicles will easily complement the the deadline in December last year and was to narrow it down to only three candi­ existing vehicles. the Danish­ Acquisition and Logistics­ dates having their vehicles tested,­ but the The manufacturers have handed in ­Organization­­ (DALO) continued­ the DALO decided to test all four. their “Best And Final Offer” (BAFO) and ­evaluation­ process with only four ­candidates. a winner is expected to be announced in MAN seen as favourite November this year. What follows then is A natural decision The Danish Defence has defined 13 up to one and a half year of development In July this year DALO issued a revised ­different configurations that they would of prototypes. So the first trucks are set to tender notification with minor changes in imagine being built up on the trucks. be delivered in 2018. the requirements. The contract will consist of a seven-year

MILITÆRTEKNIKK 4–5/2016 5 BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENCE RADAR MANUFACTURERS EYEING AN OPPORTUNITY IN DEMARK

If Denmark joins NATO’s ballistic missile defence, new radars of the Smart-L radar. Lockheed Martin is are needed for the country’s frigates. The defence industry is also expected to participate in the RFI- process with their AN/SPY-1 radar. This eager, but the politicians are more sceptical. is the radar­ currently being used on the ­American cruisers of the Ticonderoga class By Andreas Krog This is why companies like and ­destroyers of the Arleigh Burke-class, ­Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Thales and as part of the AEGIS maritime missile akers of radars for the tracking the Danish company Weibel have their ­defence system. The radar is also installed of incoming ballistic missiles ­attention directed at the country with a on Spanish, South Corean and Japanese Mhave their attention directed ­defence budget half the size of Norway’s. ships. A smaller version of the AN/SPY-1 ­towards Denmark these days, because can be found on the Norwegian frigates of Denmark might decide to upgrade the Space for 32 missiles the Fridtjof Nansen class. ­radars on the country’s frigates to be able Denmark has three frigates of the Iver Another likely contender is Ray- to track ballistic missiles. Huitfeldt class. They were commissioned theon. They make both the SM-2 and the At the NATO Summit in Wales from 2013 to 2015, and are equipped with SM-3, while they are also developing the in 2014 the then-premier minister, Helle Sea Sparrow missiles, but not much more AN/SPY-6 radar. This is planned to replace Thorning-Schmidt, told the other heads than that. The frigates have the advanced the AN/SPY-1 radar on the US cruisers and of state that Denmark would equip at Mk41-launcher from Lockheed Martin destroyers over the years to come. least one out of three new frigates with the with space for 32 missiles of various types. A dark horse in the competition ­radar capability needed to participate in It could be a mix of SM-2 missiles for area is the Danish company Weibel. They the ­ballistic missile defence shield together air defence, SM-3 missiles for shooting have specialized in Doppler-radars with the US, Spain, the Netherlands and to down ballistic missiles, or cruise missiles that are able to see very small some extent Norway. like the Tomahawk missile. things. The US Navy is using­ The Danish Acquisition and But Denmark doesn’t have any a radar from Weibel­ to ­Logistics Organization (DALO) is ex- ­missiles to put in the launchers. And to be track when bal- pected to issue a “Request For Informa- able to use the launcher, the frigates need listic nuclear tion” (RFI) regarding a radar solution in a new radar. It can make the frigates able the beginning­ of next year. The RFI shall to defend itself, track incoming ballistic be used to provide­ the Danish politicians ­missiles, and shoot down the missiles. with accurate­ information about technical­ ­solutions and prices, should the issue about Norwegian frigates ballistic missile defence and the necessary­ The frigates are currently equipped radar capabilities come up ­during the with the Smart-L radar from the ­negotiations in the autumn next year in Dutch company Thales. They are connection with a new defence agreement. offering an upgraded version

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­missiles are being launched from ­American submarines. Weibel on the other hand doesn’t have experience with area air ­defence. So the Navy would probably have to keep the existing radar for area air ­defence and install the Weibel radar on the helipad, if they were to choose the Danish solution.

Unnecessary provocation The radar manufacturers, however, are looking at a very uncertain political ­environment in Denmark. The right wing Danish People’s Party is normally a part of the defence agreements, and is also ­expected to fall in behind the next agree- ment to be negotiated in the autumn of next year. But the party is worried that Danish ­participation in the missile defence will be seen by Russia as an unnecessary provocation and military build-up. The small Conservative People’s Party is no longer part of the parties ­behind the current defence agreement. They stepped out in June when Denmark ­selected the F-35 as the country’s next fighter aircraft. The party couldn’t ­accept the financing of the procure- The existing Smart-L radar is placed on the roof of the frigates’ helo-hangars. Photo: Andreas Krog ment. The conservatives would however like to be part of ment - if the defence budget is ­boosted. to choose the radar upgrade. But they the next defence agree- The party sees participation in the missile can’t help to point out the advantages and defence as a high priority – but not the the fact that the frigates already have the highest priority. Mk 41-launcher. They know that they ­realistically will not get SM-3 missiles to A Strategic target shoot down incoming missiles. But they The Danish Navy is not fear that they won’t get the SM-2 missiles officially lobbying­ for area air defence either. So they use a the politicians lot of energy on stressing how a frigate with the ability to track incoming ballistic ­missiles is a strategic target. So if one or more frigates of the Iver Huitfeldt class is equipped with the new radar, the ship moves up a level and be- comes a more valuable strategic target than today. And because of that they need to be able to do area air defence.

Niels Juel is one of three frigates in the Iver Huitfeldt class. Photo: Andreas Krog

MILITÆRTEKNIKK 4–5/2016 7 Marine Systems Proven solutions for Norway.

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For norsk forsvarsindustri er 2016 det viktigste året på forsvarsindustri, som f.eks. ubåter, Gjeldende lover, forskrifter svært lenge. Aldri tidligere har så mange viktige politiske luftvern, maritime patruljefly, F-35, og retningslinjer, og måten disse luftvarslingssensorer, kystvakt­ ­håndheves og praktiseres på, ­sikrer prosesser som bestemmer forsvarsindustriens ramme­ fartøyer m.m. Det sivile sam­ god og tilstrekkelig kontroll­ med betingelser vært gjenstand for politisk behandling på funnets ressurser får økt betydning eksporten av forsvarsmateriell­ samme tid. Det er en sjelden mulighet til å styrke og å for å ivareta­ forsyningsberedskap fra Norge. Samtidig er norsk ­sikre forsvarsindustriens rammebetingelser. og leveransesikkerhet­ i en endret ­forsvarsindustri en troverdig og sikkerhetspolitisk­ situasjon. Videre pålitelig leverandør og partner i heter det i forslaget at samarbeid det internasjonale markedet. Derfor­ Rett før sommeren behandlet Forsvarsindustrien har ­kritisk med sivile skal vurderes innenfor er det viktig og riktig at dagens Stortinget den nasjonale forsvars­ kompetanse og produksjons­ kompetanseområder­ som ikke er retningslinjer­ for eksport og måten industrielle strategien. kapasitet som er viktig for bered- kjernekompetanse for Forsvaret. disse praktiseres på videreføres. Et Det er bred politisk enighet om skap og forsyningssikkerhet. Det Ved behandlingen av den fors- stabilt og forutsigbart regime for viktigheten av en nasjonal forsvars­ krever imidlertid løpende inve­ varsindustrielle strategien la Stor­ eksportkontroll er helt avgjørende industri og at eksport av forsvars- steringer i teknologi, kompetanse og tinget til grunn til at forholdene for å sikre Forsvaret tilgang til materiell er en forutsetning for å infrastruktur og forsvarsindustrien er skal legges best mulig til rette for å teknologi, kompetanse og infra­ opprettholde et forsvarsindustrielt helt avhengig av forutsigbarhet for å ­videreutvikle og styrke norsk forsvars­ struktur i fred, krise og krig. miljø i Norge. Ved behandlingen av kunne satse langsiktig på dette. industri. Stortinget la til grunn at Når nå langtidsplanen og proposisjonen om investeringer i I de kommende ukene skal Forsvaret bør benytte nasjonal eksportkontrollmeldingen behandles Forsvaret fulgte Stortinget opp med Stortinget behandle langtidsplanen industri til anskaffelser der norsk i Stortinget forventer industrien at å tydeliggjøre de industrielle forut- for Forsvaret og stortingsmeldingen industri kan levere kosteffektive løs- den forsvarsindustrielle strategien setningene for anskaffelse av nye om eksport av forsvarsmateriell i ninger som møter Forsvarets behov, følges opp. Det innebærer bl.a. å ubåter. 2015. Resultatet av den politiske når anskaffelsene er relevante for å legge til rette for en gjennomgang Norsk forsvarsindustri er en ­behandlingen blir avgjørende for opprettholde­ nasjonal teknologisk av Forsvarets eksisterende mate- ­konsekvens av at Forsvaret har forsvarsindustriens rammebetin- kompetanse­ som er viktig for For­ riell og systemer, og planlagte og ­operative behov som ikke kan dekkes gelser. Industrien trenger tydelige svaret. Videre merket Stortinget seg godkjente større anskaffelser, for å gjennom anskaffelser i det inter­ og konsistente koblinger mellom at eksport og internasjonalt sam­ konkretisere på hvilke områder, og nasjonale markedet. Noen ganger den forsvarsindustrielle strategien, arbeid er en forutsetning for å videre- i hvilket omfang, det er aktuelt å er det helt nødvendig å utvikle langtidsplanen og eksportkontroll- føre en nasjonal forsvarsindustri som innlede langsiktig strategisk sam­ ­materiell og systemer som sikrer regimet. Da kan industrien fortsette kan levere materiell og systemer til arbeid med norsk industri om under­ Super-silent, long endurance submarines made in Germany. at Forsvaret kan ivareta ­vesentlige å utvikle teknologi og produkter i Forsvaret og understøtte Forsvarets støttelse og forvaltning av materiell ­norske sikkerhets­interesser og Norge som både kommer Forsvaret virksomhet i fred, krise og krig. Sam- og systemer. Videre er det en forut- As invaluable national and naval assets, they are robust, invisible, undetectable ­forsvare norsk territorium. Dette og det sivile samfunnet til gode. tidig ga et bredt flertall i komiteen sin setning for norsk forsvarsindustris and unpredictable. Fitted with proven fuel cell and diesel-electric propulsion systems, blir ikke mindre viktig i fremtiden Forslaget til langtidsplan om- støtte til at regjeringen viderefører eksistens at eksportkontrollregimet these boats are the manifestation of superior availabilities and low life cycle costs. når fokus dreies fra bidrag i inter­ handler mange nye og store in- dagens retningslinjer for behandling ikke endres vesentlig og at prakti- nasjonale operasjoner til å styrke vesteringer som er viktige for å av søknader om eksport av forsvars- seringen forblir forutsigbar, slik det See the benchmark for conventional submarines at: den nasjonale forsvarsevnen. videreutvikle og å styrke norsk materiell. har vært de senere årene. www.thyssenkrupp-marinesystems.com

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SUPPLIER SEMINAR AND FSI EXHIBITION AT THE AKERSHUS FORTRESS

This year’s supplier seminar and FSi exhibition was held on 14-15 September. Some 59 ­companies had put up exhibits, and this is the highest number of all time. This has firmly ­established the FSi exhibition as the leading defence supplier fair in Norway. The total ­visitor number for the two days probably exceeded 600, primarily coming from the defence ­community, public administration and defence industries. The fair was opened by State ­Secretary Øystein Bø, who used his opening address to underscore the importance of having this type of networking arenas. Photos: MilitærTeknikk

Kongsberg has great potential in the market for the Joint Strike Missile, not just for use with the F-35 fighters, but also with other aircraft types. From the left: Lars Johan Fleisje, Lars-Emil Fladeby and Jørn Buø.

Norsafe AS has supplied Rigid Inflatable Boats to a number of countries. -We would very much ­appreciate the opportunity to deliver RIBs to the Norwegian defence as well, as this would constitute an important reference abroad, says Michel Saxlund (left) and Thomas Skaala.

ThyssenKrupp ­Marine Systems is one of the two ­candidates for new sub- marines for ­Norway. From left, Florian ­Lorenzen and Joachim ­Schönfeld from Thyssen­Krupp, and to the right, Dag ­Kristensen from Bertel O. Steen, ThyssenKrupp´s ­Norwegian­ representative. Comrod AS exhibited a small sample of its antennas, installed on a HumVee vehicle. The company has sold more than 10,000 antennas of the type in the centre of the picture (without the red receiver dish on top) to the US Armed Forces. From the left, Tor Reidar Brekke, Mathias Dybvik, Stefan Nordgren and Yngve Hæreid.

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Katrin Freier from the German company Blücher presented a lightweight ­protection shirt. The shirt protects against 2-gramme fragments hitting the AIM Norway has recently become a limited corporation. As of today, all stock is person with a speed of 320 m/sec. In addition the shirt protects against cuts owned by the Ministry of Defence, who is looking for strategic partners to come in and slashes from a knife (not direct stabs). Blücher is represented by Lilltech as owners. The purpose would be to strengthen the company in the inter­national in Norway. defence market. From the left, Ole Jørgen Sæther and Carl Morten Boine.

HTS Maskinteknikk AS is located in Drammen, some 25 miles south-east of State Secretary Øystein Bø from the Ministry of Defence took the time to visit Oslo. HTS is a supplier of high quality mechanical precision components to the several of the businesses’ exhibits. The picture shows Øystein Pedersen (left) subsea, aerospace and defence industries. –We are today about 80 employees at from Radionor Communications AS enjoying the visit from the State Secretary. HTS, says Lars Harvik (right), and adds that the number has been more than a Radionor Communications has among other things delivered light, portable hundred, but has been significantly reduced due to the drop in activity in the oil communication equipment to the Norwegian Special Forces. and gas industry. At left, Thea Lund.

Kristian Røraas represents the company Sharkcage, providers of modular ­interiors for storage and transport. The company offers a wide selection of DCNS is the other candidate for the Norwegian submarine contract. From the products for various purposes, including container interiors, use in stationary left, Guillauime Pateu and Aude Dufrene. storage as well as transport with trucks, boats, aircraft or helicopters.

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US FEDERAL CONTRACTS REGULATIONS For many businesses, getting a government Ove Norseth from Kongs- experience it is best to provide contract with the USA is like the ultimate berg, and Lonnie Myklebust and the DCAA auditors with every­ Mari Jeppestøl from ­NAMMO, thing they want in terms of dream come true, be it of a civilian or military represent businesses that are docu­mentation. And another tip nature. But the USA has a very strict and in well acquainted with the FAR is that documentation should part quite complex set of regulation to which and DFARS regulations, and be kept in (or translated to) potential suppliers must relate. On June 13- extensive experience from ­English. If they receive a docu- working with the DCMA and ment in Norwegian, they will 14 this year, the FSi conducted a seminar to DCAA. The preparation of the pass it through Google Trans- provide Norwegian businesses with an insight business for this type of con- late or a similar service, thereby into the regulations that apply to federal US tracts demands both resources ending up with a translation procurement contracts. and competence, and may to loaded with errors and mis­ some extent have influence­ on understandings that will take the corporate culture. A key time and resources to clarify. he main regulations DCAA is an agency in ­element in this process is com- for public procure- the Defence Department that munication, both internally -T ment in the USA ­performs all contract audits for within the company as well as is the so-called FAR (Fede­ the US Department of ­Defence. vs. the American authorities. ral ­Acquisition Regulation). In addition, the DCAA’s Kongsberg and NAMMO ­Suppliers to the US Armed ­duties include financial and also have experience from Forces will also have to come ­accounting advisory services in DCAA and audits of their own to terms with the so-called connection with negotiation, companies, and ­presented DFARS (Defence­ Federal Acqui- administration and settlement ­several cases of what may sition ­Regulations Supplement), of contracts and subcontracts. take place when DCAA repre­ was the opening­ message from Knight went on to provide sentatives come visiting in order Loonie Myklebust reported on an ­Stephen D. Knight, partner an insight into how American to review the business. ­increasing desire to learn more in the Virginia-based law firm authorities tend to separate -It is our biased view that about the American public acqui­ of Smith Pachter McWhorter, ­different contract types into the DCAA is often looking for sition regulations among Norwegian which has worked extensively fixed price contracts or cost ways to “trip us up”, so in our companies. Photo: MilitærTeknikk on government ­contracts for type contracts. Knight noted many years. that the regulations call for a Knight also presented ”fair and reasonable price”, the mandate of the two most albeit without­ providing any ­important public agencies that specific definition of what this suppliers will come up against; entails. the DCMA (Defence Contract -Here, we often experience Management Agency) and the that the DCAA maintain that DCAA (Defence Contract Audit when the supplier’s estimate for Agency). time used and hourly cost are The DCMA is a specific known, a surcharge of between unit of the Defence Department 10 and 20% will constitute tasked with working directly a ”fair and reasonable price”. with contractors. Their primary Never­theless, FAR and DFARS responsibility is to insure the are both lacking a precise for- Government gets the best ­value mula for how to calculate a Businesses aspiring to make deliveries to American federal authorities or the American military, must be prepared to face up to a demanding set of for their dollar, the ­highest fair and reasonable price, said ­regulations. From the left, Stephen D. Knight, Mari Jeppestøl and Ove Norseth. quality and on-time delivery. Knight in conclusion. Photo: MilitærTeknikk

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M109G In production since: the 1960’s Weight: 27 tons Length/height/width: 11.3/3.1/3.1 metres Crew: 6 Top speed: 60 kph (37 mph) Range: 350 kilometres Power/weight: 16.3 hp/tonne

Winter trials at Rena of the M109G by the Swiss company Ruag. Photo: FMS/ Forsvarsmateriell/ Simen Rudi

­offers from the companies offers are finally turned down. KOREAN OR SWISS -The down selection was made on the base of the offers and information ARTILLERY FOR NORWAY given by the contenders, in addition to the ­evaluation of the results from winter test The Norwegian armed forces had four candidates for new of the competing artillery systems held at ­artillery; the German PzH 2000 from Kruass-Maffei Wegmann­ Rena in January this year. -As of today, we are awaiting a so and Rheinmetall, the French Caesar from Nexter industries,­ called GO, or implementation order, from the Korean K9 Thunder from HanwhaTechwin, and the the MOD. In short, this is a decision so ­upgraded Swiss version of the M109 from Ruag. that we can go further on with the procure- ment. ust before summer, the Norwegian­ are still in the competition, says ­Simen Norway currently operates 14 armed forces down selected the B. Rudi, spokesman for the ­Norwegian ageing M109A3GN tracked 155 mm J­number of contenders from four to ­Defence Material Agency, NDMA. We self-propelled artillery, which are in need two remaining contenders, Ruag and have also ­informed the German and the of replacement­ by 2020 at the ­latest. Hanwha Techwin. French groups that they are now “on ­According to the NDAM, Norway is - We have informed both the hold” in the competition. This however, ­planning to buy between 18 and 24 new ­Korean and the Swiss companies that they Rudi ­emphasizes, does not mean that the SPAs to replace them.

K9 THUNDER In operation since: 1999 Weight: 47 tons Length/height/width: 12/2.73/3.4 metres Crew: 4 Top speed: 67 kph (42 mph) Range: 480 kilometres Power/weight: 21 hp/tonne

Test shooting of the K9 ­Thunder from Hanwha ­Techwin, South Korea. Photo: FMS/Forsvars­ materiell/Simen Rudi

MILITÆRTEKNIKK 4–5/2016 13 F-35 DANES WANT FULL ACCESS TO LOCKHEED MARTIN The Danish Government wants the country’s defence industry Danish minister for business and to have access to the whole Lockheed Martin cooperation in growth, Troels Lund Poulsen, said: ”It is crucial that we get access across Lockheed relation to the F-35 industrial program. Martin. We will make sure to put political pressure on Lockheed Martin to allow access By Andreas Krog Crucial to get access to all parts of the company.” Denmark’s fighter selection was first n June, Denmark down selected the ­supposed to be made in 2009, but it took Willing to open up F-35 Joint Strike Fighter from Lockheed seven more years for the Danes to make up In September, the minister together with IMartin as the country’s new ­fighter jet. their mind. This means that industry from Danish defence minister Peter Christensen Contract negotiations are expected to last a other partner countries are ahead in the headed a delegation of 20 Danish defence year or a little more than that. race for a lot of the work directly linked companies travelling to Washington D.C. to Parallel to the negotiations the to the F-35. discuss future cooperation with ­Lockheed Danish defence industry is gearing up to So the Danes are very aware that Martin and the key sub-suppliers. start cooperation with Lockheed Martin they need to look at the whole Lockheed The two Danish ministers had and leading sub-suppliers like Northrop Martin portfolio. With a yearly revenue of meetings with high level Lockheed Martin Grumman, BAE Systems and Pratt & 46 billion dollars and 98,000 employees,­ officials to discuss how Danish ­companies Whitney. After many years of waiting time Lockheed Martin is the world’s largest could get the most out of Denmark’s the industry is looking forward to get to defence company and makers of military ­procurement of the F-35. And Lockheed work and take advantage of the industrial aircraft, helicopters, missiles and a lot of Martin acknowledges the Danish needs, program at a value of five billion dollars other things. Troels Lund Poulsen told Danish industry that Lockheed Martin has promised the The awareness also exists on the at a meeting during the trip. industry. political level.

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who already­ have extensive experience from working together with the big guys. The delegation also consisted of ­smaller ­companies with no previous experience­ from selling themselves to the large ­corporations. A number of companies have their eyes on work related to the sustainment of F-35. Lockheed Martin therefore have set up an industry day in Copenhagen in ­November to address sustainment.

Far more mature Troels Lund Poulsen and Peter Christensen Delegation. Danish Minister for business and growth, Troels Lund Poulsen (in the middle to the right), and defence minister Peter Christensen (in the middle to the left) in discussion with Danish defence industry. also visited the F-35 production line in Photo: Nanna Dyrbye Benting Fort Worth, Texas. “The production facility is far more “Lockheed have told us that they Denmark. So I think it will be necessary get mature than I imagined,” defence minister are willing to open up access to the whole involved from a political­ level.” Peter Christensen said. ­corporation.” The minister for business and Almost 800 F-35 planes will have However, the minister is well growth suggested an annual meeting be- been produced when the first Danish aware that the opening up doesn’t achieve tween the Danish Government, Lockheed ­fighter jet rolls of the production line. ­anything by itself. Martin and the major key sub-suppliers. Denmark has insisted on procuring “I’m not naive. I know it will be tough. almost half of the country’s F-35 jets on a Therefore it is necessary to follow up and keep No previous experience single 3-year block buy with delivery from the pressure on Lockheed Martin.” At the meetings in Washington D.C. 2021 to 2023 instead of 4-6 planes a year Troels Lund Poulsen had a concrete ­every Danish company got 15 minutes to on single year block buys. thought on how that can be done. ­present themselves to the large ­defence “Buying almost all of the airplanes in “We will work on setting up continuous­ co­operations. The delegation consisted one block gives us increased certainty that the meetings and keep pursuing Lockheed Martin, of companies like Terma, Systematic, price will not increase,” Peter Christensen because this will draw a lot of attention in and Falck-Schmidt Defence Systems, said.

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– B u ll e t i n B o a r d f o r D e f e n c e , I nd u s t ry a nd T r a d e –

Saab radar for US Navy Taiwan continues to be an

The US Navy has placed an cation and containment, safety ­attractive destination for ­order with Saab for the procure- alerts, traffic advisories, and US ­defence exports ment of an AN/SPN-50 (V)1 landing guidance. shipboard air traffic radar. Taiwan receives 98% of its Although the US ­dominates The new radar will replace ­defence equipment imports the Taiwanese defence industry,­ the existing AN/SPN-43C air from the US, reveals a report by a number of European suppliers­ traffic radar deployed aboard Strategic Defence Intelligence have recently entered the the US Navy’s aircraft carrier (SDI). ­market through the sale of (CVN) and amphibious assault Taiwan’s defence imports ­advanced defence systems. (LH) class ships. reached an all-time high in Taiwan’s defence expen- The SPN-50 system has 2014 due to increased procure- diture is expected to grow been designed to support the ment of air defence systems, from the current $9.9bn to deployment, sustainment and missiles, and aircraft. $10.9bn by 2021, witnessing a operation of aviation assets SDI forecasts that imports ­compound annual growth rate by providing aircraft position, will continue to grow from (CAGR) of 2.38%, according ­radar signal, and weather data. 2016-2021 and be led by ­foreign to a report by Strategic Defence The data is used for air military sales by the US, while ­Intelligence (SDI). ­traffic control services, such other countries are reluctant­ to as aircraft sequencing and Part of a US Nazy ship. supply defence equipment due Photo: Saab, USA ­separation, airspace identifi­ to pressure from the PRC.

FREMM frigate Bretagne Indian Navy launches second floated out ­Project 15B guided-­missile

The French Navy’s newest Fré- year from the DCNS facility, and ­destroyer gate européenne multi-mission is scheduled to start sea trials at The Indian Navy has launched The contract for this construc- (FREMM) frigate, Bretagne, has the end of this month. the second Vishakhapatnam- tion was awarded in 2011. been floated out from the DCNS Assembly of the sixth class guided-missile destroyer In the last six years, the shipyard in Lorient, France. French frigate, Normandie, is of Project 15B at Mazagaon shipyard has launched an in- Bretagne represents the scheduled to start soon. All the Dock Ship Builders Limited digenous aircraft carrier and seventh frigate in the FREMM six vessels are expected to be (MDL), in Mumbai, India. delivered three frigates, three programme and the fifth of the delivered by 2019. Under Project 15B, the destroyers and two corvettes. series ordered by OCCAR on With a displacment capacity four destroyer ships are being Christened as Mormugao, behalf of the French defence of 6,000t, the 142m-long and ­indigenously designed by the the destroyer has a length of procurement agency (DGA), for 20m-wide Bretagne can operate Directorate of Naval Design, 163m and a beam measuring the French Navy. at a speed of 27k, with a range New Delhi, and built by MDL. 17.4m, and displaces 7,300t. FREMM is a joint pro- of 6,000nm at 15k. gramme between France and The frigate will be equipped Italy, which aims to build 21 with effective weapon systems frigates for their navies. and hardware, such as the Her- The float out of Bretagne akles multifunctional radar, the follows the delivery of the third naval cruise missile, the Aster FREMM, Languedoc, to the and Exocet MM 40 missiles, French Navy in March this year. and the MU 90 torpedoes. The first two vessels, Aquitaine It has an accommodation and Provence, were delivered in capacity for 145 persons, and 2012 and 2015 respectively. can operate with a crew of 108, The navy’s fourth frigate, including the helicopter detach- INS Visakhapatnam is the first Project 15B guided missile destroyer. Auvergne, was launched last ment. Photo: Indian Navy

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Contract for RBS 70 NG Live Firing Of The New Carl-­ air ­defence system Gustaf M4 In The United Kingdom Saab has received a contract and long-term maintenance and Saab demonstrated the new multiple challenges – from from an undisclosed customer support of the latest version of Carl-Gustaf M4 during the ­neutralising armoured vehicles­ to supply RBS 70 NG very short the advanced air defence missile ­British Army’s Close Combat to clearing obstacles and range air defence (VSHORAD) system. Symposium live firing demon­ ­en­gaging enemies in buildings. system. Deliveries under the con- stration at West Lavington, The Carl-Gustaf is a ­weapon The SEK378m ($44.1m) tract will begin in 2018 and ­England on 20 July. system within the support contract includes the supply continue through to 2020. Saab’s part of the demon- weapon category. It has been stration used a tactical ­scenario constantly modernised and en- in which Saab personnel acted hanced to meet users’ changing as an infantry patrol ­carrying needs. The latest version,­ the the Carl-Gustaf M4 and a Carl-Gustaf M4, reduces the ­se­lection of rounds for the weight from 10 kg to less than ­weapon. Employing­ a wide 7 kg. Carl-Gustaf is a battle- range of ammunition­ types, winning system for ­soldiers the Carl-Gustaf system allows ope­rating in demanding dis­mounted soldiers to defeat ­environments.

Refueling aircraft for Japan

The US Defense Security Each LAIRCM system has ­Cooperation Agency (DSCA) three Guardian laser terminal The order includes the supply and long-term maintenance and support of RBS has notified Congress of a assemblies (GLTA), six ultra- 70 NG. Photo: Saab $1.9bn potential sale of KC-46A violet missile warning system aerial refueling aircraft to Japan. (UVMWS) sensors AN/AAR- Under the sale, Japan has 54, one LAIRCM system pro- Upgraded M109A5+ self-pro- requested four KC-46A aircraft, cessor replacements (LSPR), a pelled howitzers to Brazilian Army as well as related equipment, control indicator unit replace- training, and support. ment, smart card assembly, and BAE Systems has received a It is also expected to The sale will also cover a high-capacity card. contract to supply upgraded­ ­im­prove the time from receipt one additional spare PW4062 The procurement will in- M109A5+ self-propelled of mission to the firing of the ­engine for the tanker aircraft. crease the country’s capability to ­howitzers to the Brazilian Army. mission by more than 80% over Each aircraft will be participate in Pacific region se- Under the $54m contract, previous variants. ­de­livered with GPS capa­ curity operations and improves the company will overhaul BAE Systems has been bility and defensive systems its national security posture as a and upgrade 32 self-propelled working on the Brazilian Army’s ­installed, as well as spares, key US ally. ­howitzers to the M109A5+ upgrade of its M113B vehicles such as Raytheon’s­ ALR-69A Boeing Corporation will ­configuration. to the M113A2 Mk1 configu­ radar warning receiver (RWR), serve as the principal contractor The vehicle will be upgraded­ ration for the past four years. ­Raytheon’s miniaturised air- for the sale. with navigation and weapons To date, the company borne GPS receiver (MAGR) The KC-46A is a multirole control systems, a commander’s has delivered more than 150 2000 (2K) and Northrop tanker that can refuel all US, al- display unit, digital capable ­renovated vehicles and is now ­Grumman’s AN/AAQ-24(V) lied and coalition military aircraft ­radios, and a remotely activated upgrading 236 additional large aircraft infrared counter- compatible with international travel lock. M113B systems. measures (LAIRCM) system. aerial refueling procedures.

BAE Systems will upgrade Brazilian Army’s self-propelled howitzers to the M109A5+ configuration. Photo: BAE Systems A US KC-46 refueling a C-17 Globemaster. Photo: US Air Force

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Bren-Tronics to supply US to provide $38bn next-­generation military-grade in military aid to Israel battery chargers for USMC The US has reportedly agreed previously signed agreement is to increase military aid to ­Israel due to expire in 2018. Bren-Tronics has been ­awarded The $38m contract has a from the current $30bn to Under the previously signed a contract to deliver next­ duration of one year including $38bn for a period of ten years. agreement, Israel received generation military-grade four option years. The latest deal comes as the $3.1bn every year. ­battery chargers, including Deliveries of the battery the advanced battery charger chargers are expected to start in (ABC), which will be used by the fourth quarter of this year. Flight test of US Marine­ Corps (USMC) to PAC-3 hit-to-kill interceptor improve operational energy ­capabilities in the battlefield. Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Four additional nations, in- ­Advanced Capability-3 (­­PAC- cluding Kuwait, Qatar, South 3) missiles have successfully Korea and Saudi Arabia, have USAF grounds F-35 Lightning II ­intercepted incoming targets contracted Lockheed Martin for fighter jets over technical issues during a US Army flight test at the interceptor. White Sands Missile Range, New The US Air Force (USAF) has re- Of the 15 aircraft grounded, ­Mexico. portedly grounded 13 of its F-35 13 belong to the US and the During the test, two Patriot Lightning II joint strike fighter ­remaining two to the Royal systems tracked and destroyed aircraft, following the discovery Norwegian Air Force. two tactical ballistic missile of peeling and crumbling insu­ Ten of them were declared (TBM) targets. lation in avionics cooling lines combat ready, one was being The hit-to-kill interceptor inside the fuel tanks. used in testing, and the re­ destroys threats through kinetic The decision comes within maining four were being used energy in body-to-body contact. two months of declaring the for training. It can engage a wide range initial squadron of the F-35A as Production of another 42 of incoming threats, such as The PAC-3 Missile uses hit-to-kill combat ready. aircraft is currently underway. tactical ballistic missiles, cruise technology to defend against in­coming missiles and aircraft. threats. Photo: Lockheed Martin

US Navy Demonstrates ­Cross-Domain Communication Naval Undersea Warfare and communication relay Center, a global leader in for Command and Control unmanned aircraft systems (C2) between geographi- for both military and com- cally ­separated vessels such mercial applications, today as manned submarines, un- announced the United States manned undersea vehicles Navy has successfully demon- (UUVs) and surface ships. strated the use of its subma- Deployed UUVs collect large rine-launched BlackwingTM quantities of data while UAV to link with a swarm of ­conducting diverse missions unmanned undersea vehicles ranging from mine-hunting and communicate with the to wide-area oceanographic submarine combat control sensing. During the ANTX system during the Annual ­exercise, an AeroVironment Naval Technology Exercise developed, government- (ANTX) on August 16. owned, secure digital datalink Along with providing called DDLTM, integrated­ a new and unique intelli- into all Blackwing UAVs, re- gence, surveillance and re- layed real-time information connaissance (ISR) capability from the surrogate manned to submarine commanders, submarine via the Blackwing the Blackwing UAV can also UAV to and from multiple provide high-speed data UUVs. Ill. US Navy

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US B-1B bomber Spanish Army takes delivery of flies over South Korea two NH90 helicopters The US Air Force’s (USAF) B-1B over the air base, which is The Spanish Army has taken The first helicopter in the strategic bomber has flown over 120km from the border with delivery of two Airbus NH90 order was already delivered South Korea for the second time North Korea. The landing is the tactical transport helicopters, ­earlier this month, with plans to in show of force after North first in the past 20 years. as part of a deal to acquire 22 deliver two additional NH90s ­Korea claimed it tested a rocket The B-1B can be fitted with NH90s in total. by this year end, bringing the engine. both guided and ­unguided The NH90s, renamed as number of aircraft delivered to The aircraft landed at Osan weapons and can deliver HT-29 Caimans by the Army, five. Air Base in South Korea after ­precision and non-precision will operate as part of the The Spanish version of the it performed a low-level flight weapons against any threat. ­Spanish Army Airmobile Force’s NH90, the GSPA, is designed to (FAMET) Third Manoeuvre perform troop transport, search Helicopter Battalion (BHELMA and rescue, personnel recovery­ III). and medical evacuation­ missions.­

Egyptian Navy to receive second Mistral-class helicopter carrier French shipyard DCNS has humanitarian missions as well A B-1B Lancer flies over Osan Air Base in South Korea Photo: US Air Force ­delivered the second Mistral- as can be deployed for a range of class landing helicopter dock missions such as transportation­ (LHD) helicopter carrier to the of troops, equipment, heavy US Army presents new drone Ministry of Defence of the Arab ­helicopters, and landing craft. concept Republic of Egypt. It also features communi­ Named Anwar El Sadat, the cation system that makes it US Army researchers have show- ciate chief Tim Vong said: “Any- helicopter carrier represents the ­suited to act as a command cased a new rectangular-shaped where on the battlefield, soldiers final of two LHDs delivered to ­vessel within a naval force. quadcopter drone, called Joint can potentially get resupplied in the Egyptian Navy by DCNS, DCNS is also contracted Tactical Aerial Resupply­ Vehicle less than 30 minutes.” under a contract signed in by the Egyptian Ministry (JTARV). While the current proto- ­October last year. of Defence­ to deliver four Also called a hoverbike, the type is electric, researchers are The first LHD, GamalAbdel ­ ­Gowind-class corvettes, and last JTARV can be used by soldiers exploring the use of a hybrid Nasser, was delivered to the year handed over the FREMM on the battlefield to quickly propulsion system that may Egyptian Navy in June this year. multi-mission frigate Tahya ­order and receive supplies ­increase the drone’s range. With a displacement Misr to the navy. ­within a matter of minutes. They are also planning to ­capacity of 22,000t, the 199m- Additionally, the shipyard Researchers seek to develop increase the payload capacity to long vessel­ is propelled by an is scheduled to deliver seven a future JTARV that can fly low 800lb (360kg) and extending ­electric propulsion system that ­combat vessels to the Egyptian to the ground, or at thousands the range to 125 miles (200 km) uses pods and can operate at a Navy by 2020, as part of ­efforts of feet at speeds of around Vong further added: “We’re speed of more than 18k. to modernise the country’s 60mph (100 km/h). also looking to integrate ad- The LHD is equipped with a ­defence system. With a payload capacity of vanced intelligent navigation hospital that allows it to cater­ to up to 300lb (140kg), the new and mission planning. UAV can enable resupplies at “We’re looking to end up with short ranges. a modular, stable platform that US Army Research Labo­ can be used for even more dynamic­ ratory Protection Division asso- and challenging missions”.

The two LHD vessels were built for Russia, but due to international sanctions, the Russian Navy could not take delivery of the vessels. The Egyptian Navy is Researchers are developing a JTARV that can fly low to the ground or at now receiving the LHD ships from DCNS. Russia has been paid back the amount ­thousands of feet in the air at speeds of 60mph. Photo: US Army the Russian Navy paid for the ships. Photo: DCNS

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CV90 Makes Australian Debut NanoMech to develop new

BAE Systems, in partnership AMV35 offered for Phase 2. ­technology-based combat with Patria, offered the CV90 in With proven­ operations around ­uniforms for US Army response to the Commonwealth’s the globe, CV90 will bring the request for information for the Commonwealth a mature, low NanoMech has been contracted cal finish has been designed to LAND 400 Phase 3 program. total-ownership cost, sustain- to develop and test advanced offer substantial improvements CV90 is a family of tracked ment program. multi-functional textiles for the to ACU textiles. Improvements combat vehicles designed Like the AMV35, CV90 US Army to protect soldiers. include advanced vector pro- by BAE Systems in Sweden, for Phase 3 is well positioned The contract will see the tection to safeguard soldiers with more than 4.5 million to support and integrate company develop combat uni- against vector-borne ­diseases ­engineering hours contributing­ ­Australian Industrial Capa­bility forms using its patent pend- and repellent for infected to the development of this to deliver jobs and ­sovereign ing technology platform, called ­arthropod species insects, while ­advanced IFV. The CV90 ­family ­capability. nGuard, which is a cost-effective maintaining low toxicity and offers high performance and There are nine different coating finish and additive for a ­increased safety. unique operational advantages. CV90 variants in service, with wide variety of textile fabrics. NanoMech said that the Combined with the E35 a total of more than 1,280 The technology can be used next-generation combat uni- ­turret, the CV9035 — a ­vehicles sold to seven European future for next-generation army forms will resist a broad range of ­variant of the vehicle with a nations, including four NATO combat uniform (ACU), as well flash flame and thermal threats, 35mm gun system — provides members. The latest variant as other military equipment and while reducing the auxiliary ­superior lethality­ with a high is currently in production for clothing items, NanoMech said load carried by the soldier, im- level of commonality with the Norway. in a statement. proving wearable comfort, and The nGuard multi-func- increasing fabric durability and Security scanner contract from tional nanoengineered chemi- breathability capabilities. German Federal Ministry of the Interior Boeing and Saab launch two new Tthe Procurement Office of The millimeter-wave tech- T-X training aircraft for USAF the German Federal Ministry nology is based on the com­ of the Interior signed a frame- pany’s many years of expertise Boeing, along with its partner­ The system also offers ad- work agreement with Rohde & in developing globally leading Saab has presented its first vanced ground-based training Schwarz for 300 R&S QPS200 test and measurement equip- two T-X aircraft for the US Air and a maintenance-friendly de- security scanners. The new in- ment. The security scanner Force (USAF), which has been sign for long-term supportabil- struments can be now be used auto­matically detects poten- ­developed for use in training ity, Boeing said in a statement. everywhere that the German tially dangerous objects under­ missions. The aircraft is expected to Federal Police Force performs clothing or on the body, whether­ Designed especially for achieve initial operational capa- security checks. The primary they are rigid, flexible, fluid, the USAF, the training aircraft bility in 2024. application will be for security metallic or non-metallic. If the ­features the latest techno­ Through the T-X pro- at German airports. scanner reports an alarm, the logies, tools and manufacturing gramme, the USAF will be able Rohde & Schwarz was location of the object is marked ­techniques. to acquire new two-seat jet awarded a contract by the Pro- on an avatar, a symbolic graphic Powered by a single engine, trainer for fast-jet training to re- curement Office of the German of the human body. T-X will replace the USAF’s place the Northrop T-38 Talon, Federal Ministry of the Interior There is no health hazard­ ­ageing fleet of T-38 Talon air- which is in service for more for the latest generation of R&S associated with the R&S QPS craft. than 43.5 years. QPS200 security scanners. The transmit power, which is The Boeing T-X aircraft More than 350 aircraft are three-year framework agree- ­hundreds or even thousands ­features twin tails, stadium expected to be ordered to re- ment encompasses 300 systems of times lower than that of a ­seating and an advanced cockpit­ place the T-38, with plans to plus accessories and service. ­mobile phone. It operates in with embedded training. increase the overall purchase to This makes the R&S QPS200 the frequency range between more than 1,000. the security scanner of choice for 70 GHz and 80 GHz. A scan security checks based on milli- takes just a few milliseconds to meter-wave technology within ­complete. German federal facilities. The Scanning comfort is also instruments will be the preferred improved since the individual selection for the Federal Police being scanned simply stands in for security checks at airports front of the scanner with their throughout Germany. The scan- arms held slightly away from ners can also be used for secu- the body. The neutral graphical rity access control in other places, display preserves privacy. such as in ministries, for example. The T-X aircraft Photo: Boeing

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Final Seahawk helicopter to Royal Australian Navy

Lockheed Martin has delivered wealth of Australia to fulfill the 24th and final MH-60R the Australian Defence Force’s ­Seahawk helicopter to the Royal ­requirement of a fleet of 24 Australian Navy (RAN). multi-role naval combat aircraft. In June 2011, the MH-60R These aircraft will replace ‘Romeo’ Seahawk helicopter the RAN’s existing fleet of EA-18G Growler tests 100% alternative biofuel. Photo: US Navy was selected by the Common- ­S-70B-2 SEAHAWK helicopters. EA-18G Green Growler flight tests 100% biofuel The US Navy’s EA-18G Green commander Bradley Fairfax Growler aircraft has flight tested claimed the transparent biofuel 100% advanced biofuel at ­Naval resembled petroleum JP-5 used Air Station Patuxent River, in the aircraft. Maryland. The fuel programme sup- Air Test and Evaluation ports the US Navy’s goal to Squadron (VX) 23 project ­increase the incorporation of ­officer and test pilotlieutenant ­ alternative fuels by 2020. L-39NG Photo: Aero Vodochody

France to acquire Heckler & L-39 users from all over the Koch’s HK416 assault rifle world met in AERO Vodochody France’s Direction Générale de The 15-year contract will AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE About the L-39 l’Armement (DGA) has awarded see the company supplying up and its business partner Om- The L-39 and its successors a contract to Heckler & Koch to to 102,000 5.56mm x 45mm nipol invited representatives of L-59, L-139 and L-159 ­became provide HK416 assault rifle for Nato rifles, 10,767 40mm x many countries to the 1st L-39 the most successful jet ­training the French Army. 46mm grenade launchers, am- Users’ Group Conference to cele­ family worldwide ever. Over Heckler & Koch’s HK416 munition, spare parts, support brate the legendary jet aircraft. 3,000 aircraft of this type will replace the FAMAS assault services and accessories. Austria, Bangladesh, the were manufactured up to now rifle that is currently in service The assault rifle can be fitted Czech Republic, Estonia, and the jet trainer has been with the French military, and is with a 40mm grenade launcher ­Georgia, Hungary, Lithuania, ­historically used by 45 military no longer produced. to increase its firepower. Mozambique, Nigeria, Slovakia, operators. Today, the aircraft is Known initially as the ‘Arme Deliveries by Heckler & Thailand, Tunisia and Uganda ­operated also by civil customers Individuelle Future’ (AIF), the Koch are expected to begin in – representatives of these coun- in at least 15 countries. HK416 is a variant of the battle- 2017. tries arrived in AERO to share proven HK416 A5 assault rifle, their experience with the L-39 About the L-39NG Heckler & Koch said in a state- Albatros jet trainer. The 1st The L-39NG aircraft is a ­modern ment. L-39 Users’ Group Conference and effective trainer designed The HK416 A5 features a was held under auspices of the as a unified, comprehensive tool-less gas regulator for sup- Czech Air Force. The former Air training system for modern air pressors, as well a redesigned, Force Commander Brigadier forces. The L-39NG is based on user-friendly lower receiver that General Libor Štefánik as well the aerodynamic concept of the allows ambidextrous operation as the representatives of AERO current L-39, but utilizes the and optimises magazine com- and Omnipol held a speech latest technologies and equip- patibility. during the conference. ment. About AERO Selected after a technical The aim of the meeting was AERO Vodochody AERO- evaluation, the weapon will be not only the celebration of past SPACE a.s is the largest aviation­ available in two variants with successes of the aircraft, but also manufacturer in the Czech Norwegian solder with HK416. different barrel lengths for army, More than 40 000 HK 416 has been the future outlook of the pro- ­Republic and one of the ­oldest navy and air force personnel. in service with the Norwegian armed gram. The attendees discussed aerospace companies in the The HK416 is produced forces since 2008. So far, Norway is the sustainment services and world. Its current focus is on the in Oberndorf am Neckar, the only country that has chosen possible further development of support of its final products, the the HK 416 as “standard assault ­Germany, using specialised rifle” for all military units. Now the the aircraft, but they have also L-39, L-59 and L-159 aircraft, French steel that enhances the HK416 will be the new “standard been introduced to the project of and on the development of the weapon’s robustness, according hand weapon” in the French armed a new military aircraft currently new generation of its legendary to Heckler & Koch. forces. Photo: FMS driven by AERO – the L-39NG. jet trainer aircraft, the L-39NG.

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First flight test of Legion Pod Lightweight Li-Ion battery for aboard F-15C aircraft Main battle tanks Lockheed Martin has completed The Legion Pod is in line Norwegian company Gylling­ and meets all cold tempera- the first flight test of its multi- with the requirements of the Teknikk presents a new ­Li-Ion ture requirements. The new function sensor system Legion USAF’s F-15C infrared search battery, Xcelion 6T, ­special ­battery is maintenance free, and Pod aboard an F-15C aircraft. and track programme of record, ­designed for use in main can replace old batteries with- The test validated the multi- which include long-range de­ ­battle tanks and heavy military out ­fitting, giving a significant function sensor’s ability to tection and tracking in a wide ­vehicles. ­reduction­ in overall life cycle ­provide long-range detection field of view. The new 21 kg battery de- cost of the vehicle. and tracking of airborne threats This multi-function sensor livers 24 volt, and can replace for the US Air Force (USAF). offers high-fidelity detection and two of the current BB10/N lead Legion Pod was inte­ tracking of airborne targets using acid batteries of 40kg each, often grated onto the F-15C without an IRST21 infrared sensor and found in military vehicles. any modifications to the air- advanced networking and data The Xcelion 6T provides craft. It tracked multiple air- processing technology. power for engine ignition and The new borne ­targets in representative The system is also capable of starting, lights, fans, etc, be- ruggedized Xcelion 6T battery is ­scenarios during the flight. accommodating additional sen- sides silent watch capabilities, developed by French company SAFT. The sensor has been de- sors without the need of costly signed to support collabo­ systems or aircraft modifications. rative targeting operations in It will also be available KONGSBERG CROWS orders ­radar-denied environments, to provide a wide range of ­according to Lockheed. ­capabilities for other fighter and ­valued MNOK 235 non-fighter aircraft. The orders with the U.S. Army The orders are related to are for delivery of Low Profile the CROWS contract signed in CROWS configuration for the ­August 2012. Raytheon to build Naval Strike M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank. Missile launchers in the US Raytheon Company has received Raytheon already produces an initial contract to produce Close-in Weapon Systems in- ­Naval Strike Missile (NSM) cluding Phalanx, SeaRAM, launchers at its production and Rolling Airframe Missile ­facility in Louisville, Kentucky. launchers in Louisville. The deal ushers in U.S. manu- The companies are also facturing of the Norwegian-­teamed on the development developed weapon system. of the Joint Strike Missile and Kongsberg Defence Systems ­National Advanced Surface-to- awarded the initial contract for Air Missile Systems also known Abrams Main Battle Tank. Photo: US Army qualification units. The award as NASAMS. follows a July announcement Raytheon Company, with that Raytheon will produce NSM 2015 sales of $23 billion and launchers in the U.S. The com- 61,000 employees, is a techno­ ØKOKRIM drops the corruption pany also plans to perform final logy and innovation company case against KONGSBERG assembly, integration and test of specializing in defense, civil the Naval Strike Missile at Ray- government and cybersecurity The Norwegian National 2000-2008. Økokrim today theon’s Tucson, Arizona facility. solutions. ­Authority for Investigation ­announced that the charges and Prosecution of Economic­ have been dropped. and Environmental Crime As the charges have been (Økokrim) announced today dropped, KONGSBERG is no that the corruption charges longer under investigation or against Kongsberg Gruppen under suspicion of corruption. ASA and Kongsberg Defence & Økokrim has however Aerospace have been dropped. ­decided to prosecute a former In February 2014 Økokrim employee of KONGSBERG charged Kongsberg Gruppen with charges of fraud against With a range of more than 100 nautical miles, NSM is a long-range, anti-ship ASA and Kongsberg Defence & the company. As a consequence missile that provides strike capability against land and sea targets. Raytheon Aerospace AS with allegations of information the Økokrim and Kongsberg believe NSM is an ideal solution for navies around the globe and the best over-the-horizon missile for the U.S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship. The of corruption related to deliver- ­investigation revealed, the photo displays a Norwegian Skjoldclass corvette test firing NSM ies of communications equip- ­former employee was dismissed Photo: FMS/ Norwegian Navy ment to Romania in the period in 2015.

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Saab Receives US Order for India’s L&T wins contract ­Carl-Gustaf Ammunition to build high-speed patrol Saab has received an ammunition­ in August 2014 for the 84-mm vessels for ­Vietnam order from the US ­Department recoilless rifle system. of Defense (DoD) for the Carl- The Carl-Gustaf is a world- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) The 35m-long high-speed Gustaf man-portable­ weapon leading weapon system within has won a contract from the patrol vessels will be built system, known in the US as the support weapon category. It ­Vietnam Border Guard to design­ ­using aluminium alloy and will M3 MAAWS (Multi-role, Anti- has been regularly modernised­ and build high-speed patrol be fitted with navigation and armor Anti-personnel Weapon and enhanced to meet users’­ vessels in India. ­surveillance equipment, and System). The order value is USD changing needs. The latest Under the $99.7m contract, self-defence capabilities. 5.4 million (MSEK 46). ­version, the Carl-Gustaf M4 the company will also provide Currently, L&T is under an The order comes under (called M3E1 in the U.S.), transfer design and technology, Indian MoD contracts to design the terms of Saab’s framework ­reduces the weight from 10 kg as well as supplying equipment and build 54 interceptor boats ­contract announced with DoD to less than 7 kg. and material kits to construct for the Indian Coast Guard and follow-on vessels at a Vietnam has already delivered 28 boats. shipyard. Additionally, the company The patrol boats will be is building seven offshore ­patrol Saab Receives Order from Latvia ­designed at L&T’s dedicated vessels for the Indian Coast Warship Design Centre, with Guard and a floating dock for for RBS 70 Missiles the vessels being built at L&T’s the Indian Navy. Saab has received an order for Škêde, Latvia. Approximately Kattupalli Shipyard, near RBS 70 missiles from the Minis- 90 soldiers and national guards ­Chennai, India. try of Defence of the Republic of from Latvia’s Air Defence Wing Latvia. Deliveries will take place of Air Force Aviation Base and during the period 2016-2017. 17th Air Defence Battalion of Land 400 RMA contract signed Latvia has been an RBS 70 the National Guard, as well as customer since 2004, and in soldiers of the Air Defence Unit BAE Systems Australia and ­Patria tent in this vehicle as ­possible 2015 Saab signed a contract of Lithuanian Armed Forces, have been selected to take part and to support the develop- with the Latvian Ministry of took part in the exercise. in the 12-month Risk ­Mitigation ment of ­local industrial capa- ­Defence for deliveries of RBS The Saab portfolio of short- Activity for the Australian­ bility, with the manufacturing, 70 missiles. This order is a range ground-based air defence­ ­Army’s Land 400 Phase 2 techno­logy and intellectual call-up of an option as part of missile systems includes the ­combat reconnaissance vehicle capa­bility transitioning to an the ­previously signed contract, RBS 70 and the latest ­version, program. The contract between ­Australian industry.­ Both Patria­ which was announced by Saab RBS 70 NG. The RBS 70 system­ Australian Defence Department­ and BAE Systems Hägglunds on 22 October 2015. has an impressive track-record­ and BAE Systems Australia was have ­successfully transferred In June 2016 the Latvian Air on the market with more than signed on August 19. techno­logy and the pro­ Force test-fired the RBS 70 and 1,600 launchers and over The offered AMV35 is duction of the AMV and the the latest generation RBS 70 NG 17,000 missiles delivered to ­Patria’s modern, agile, highly E35 ­turret to several­ other during the air defence exercise nineteen countries. protected Armoured Modular countries, ­delivering consider­ “Baltic Zenith 2016” held in Vehicle platform integrated with able ­in-country economic the combat-proven E35 turret ­advantages including long term and weapon system from BAE local ­sustainment and upgrade Systems Hägglunds. activities. BAE Systems and Patria AMV35 will be shown at are committed to embed as Land Forces 2016 ­conference much Australian industry con- 6-8.9.2016 in Adelaide, ­Australia.

RBS 70 Photo: Saab Patria AMW Photo: Patria

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India test-fires Barak-8 First AS565 MBe Panther ­surface-to-air ballistic missile to the Mexican Navy India has test-fired a Barak-8 The Mexican Navy yesterday The helicopters will be surface-to-air ballistic missile took delivery of the first of the ­operated by the Naval Avi­ from a test range at Chandipur, ten AS565 MBe Panther helicop- ation in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Odisha state. ters it purchased in 2014, be- and on the Pacific coast, where During the trial on 20 coming the first customer in the they will perform a range of ­September, the medium- world to receive the new version ­missions including Search and range missile was success- of this multi-role, medium-class ­Rescue (SAR), disaster relief fully launched from a mobile military rotorcraft. The Navy transportation­ and evacuation, ­launcher at the integrated test will receive three other units drug enforcement and coastal range (ITR). ­before the end of the year and ­pro­tection. The Defence Research & the remaining­ six by early 2018. Development Organisation­ (DRDO) of India and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) jointly developed the Barak-8 missile. Weighing around 3t, the 4m-long missile has a payload capacity of 70kg, according to the Indian TV news channel. Designed to defend against any airborne threat, the missile­ has the ability to hit targets Barak-8 missile Photo: Georges Seguin within range of 70-90 km. Photo: Airbus MBDA Deutschland submits ­proposal for TLVS/MEADS Nato fighter aircraft intercept On 28th September 2016, ­system architecture and a “plug Russian military aircraft over MBDA Deutschland GmbH & fight” capability. This latter ­submitted its proposal for feature allows the ­attaching and ­Baltic Sea the development of TLVS, detaching of additional sensors, Nato fighter aircraft wereinternational airspace over the ­Germany’s future ground- effectors and weapon systems scrambled seven times to inter­ Baltic Sea. based air defence system, to during uninterrupted operation, cept Russian military aircraft An NA-27, with the onboard­ BAAINBw (the Federal Office as well as rapid deployment. In flying in international airspace transponder on, maintained­ of Bundeswehr Equipment, addition, the TLVS air defence over the Baltic Sea between 19 ­radio communication with ­Information Technology and system can be operated at a and 25 September. air traffic control centres and ­In-Service Support). significantly lower cost to the The aircraft, conducting the was intercepted on its way to TLVS, based on MEADS user than existing systems and Nato air policing mission in the the mainland of the Russian technology, will provide un- with fewer personnel and will Baltic States, first intercepted an ­Federation. precedented protection for both ­provide the German Air Force IL-18 and one AN-12 aircraft On 23 September, Nato air civilians and soldiers on opera- with a level of inter­operability from Russia on 19 September. policing aircraft intercepted an tions either at home or abroad. with allied forces that has not The Russian aircraft were IL-18 flying from Kaliningrad Special system features include: been available up to now. flying towards Kaliningradtowards mainland Russia. 360-degree coverage, open without using onboard tran- The aircraft maintained sponders, but maintained communication with air traffic ­communication with air traffic control centres and had a flight control centres. plan pre-filed, but its onboard An AN-26 from Russia transponder was switched off. bound for Kaliningrad was Nato routinely conducts identified and escorted away air policing using national from mainland Russia. aerial surveillance systems, air On 22 September Nato air- ­traffic management, interceptor­ craft identified and escorted ­aircraft or other air defence one AN-12 and one AN-26 measures to provide security to ­flying away from Kaliningrad its member states. Photo: MBDA and ­towards the mainland in

MILITÆRTEKNIKK 4–5/2016 25 DRYTECH SUCCESS WITH FREEZE-DRIED FOOD FOR TOUGH SOLDIERS Tromsø: Drytech has for a quarter of a century been making of Drytech took giant leaps, passing the milestone of 100 MNOK. The first foreign freeze-dried food for soldiers in Norway and several other stronghold was in Sweden, in the city of countries. The company specialises in developing high-­ Strömstad in 2016, and new production­ nutrition value as well as tasty field rations intended for facilities in Tromsø are in ­planning for soldiers in demanding arctic areas. US Navy Seals and other 2017. The company takes pride in a stable work force of some 50 people, who have foreign special forces are among the well-fed users of the field developed strong ties and good relations rations from the far north of Norway. among themselves. There has been a rush of 10th year anniversaries, and some of the Text and photo: Tor Husby the current proprietor, Trond Hansen, veterans are coming up towards their 20th. started experimenting with freeze-drying The local newspapr “Nordlys” in ­Tromsø reeze-dried food weighs next to ­technology in his own garage in 1989. A has described Drytech as an ­ongoing nothing, and has a service life of 4-5 trickle of deliveries to Norwegian military ­success story. Fyears before expiry. Just add ­boiling units came under way in close collaboration hot water, wait a few minutes, and the with Innovation Norway and the Defence A bit like Fort Knox soldier has a solid meal. The field ­rations of North Norway, both of which would – In Drytech, the chefs hold the secrets from Drytech are non-allergenic, and can contribute to the onward product develop- ­behind the great taste, and our unique be used from the Arctic to the tropics with ment. Before very long, bigger ­orders were ­freeze-drying technology that has never equal success. Rolf Hansen, the father of coming in. During the 1990’s, the revenue been the subject of a patent application.

For more than 25 years, Drytech´s freeze-dried food has been highly appreciated­ by Norwegian soldiers. The photo displays as Nor­ wegian Home Guard soldier taking well deserved break during an exercise in the rugged scenery of Northern Norway. Photo: Marte Brohaug/ FMS

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­Accordingly, only the Norwegian Food for soldiers­ in need of a hot meal with Safety Authority and the veterinarians ­balanced nutrient proportions of fats, from the Defence are allowed access to ­proteins and carbohydrates. The Real on the inner sanctum of the company, which the Go category contains products that is ­guarded to a degree on a par with that are easily pocket-carried, offering soldiers of the US gold deposits in Fort Knox, says energy on the way during field operations. Key ­Account Manager Monica Mathiassen The Arctic Field Ration of 1300 kcal per with a smile. menu is meant for regular days in the field. The people are the most ­important The Arctic Field Ration of 2000 kcal per business assets. The kitchen scrutinizes­ menu is intended for those extra strenuous the vegetables carefully, and the only and long days in the field. The company ­acceptable quality standard for the is now in the process of visiting the units ­ingredients is ­excellent. A gentle freeze- for a bit of show-and-tell about the new drying process ensures that the ­ingredients concepts, which are developed in close ”It is not rocket science. It is what slow cooking retain the ­nutrients that will provide ­co-operation with the Defence. means to us”. We have incredibly high require- the energy, and even more importantly ments for our products, says Monica Mathiassen, - maintain the taste and texture of the European military customers Key Account Manager at Drytec. meal throughout the preparation process. The Norwegian Defence has been the There are no ­additions in the form of E-­ ­primary customer all along. The company customers pick up some 70 percent of the substances, palm oil or glutamate; most of is also selling the arctic field rations to the total production in revenue terms. the fresh produce is Norwegian bought, Finnish, Swedish, Swiss and French ­special It has served Drytech very well to and many hands display affection and love forces. The French army is buying the be listed in the NATO Support Agency. for the process. Drytech is continuously­ main meal in bulk, and packaging portions ­Having the NATO stamp of approval carries­ engaged in ­projects to develop anything ­themselves. One goal is to introduce even a lot of weight, ans was probably instru- from new new technology to new meal more products into this segment. And when mental in signing up the Swedish Defence products, as often as not in collabo­ration Dutch, German and US special forces are as a customer. The FSI membership adds with sub-­suppliers of up to 20 years’ exercising in North Norway, they are treated significantly to the company’s network, ­standing. New this year is the drive to to the same arctic field rations. A targeted of particular importance at events such as ­develop freeze-dried salmon-based dishes. approach is under way to get the Danish conventions and trade fairs. The cooks know what rugged soldiers in defence back into the fold, and to broaden The 100 percent family-owned tough conditions­ need to function at their the footing among the Alp nations with the company is efficiently managed, and shows best, and have devised a gentle, unhurried new field rations. This ambition is the back- healthy profits from year to year. Owners freezing/drying process. ground for the establishing of the Strömstad and employees alike work steadily and The Drytech brands include Real facility just north of Gothenburg in Sweden. hard together to build sustainability with Field Meal, Real on the Go and Real Said move would cut the delivery times to new and better products and processes, ­turmat. The Real Field Meals are ­designed customers in Europe by half. The military Monica Mathiassen concludes.

FIRST TOE-HOLD IN USA FOR P-SRTA ­TRAINING AMMUNITION Several units of the US Army have during 2016 been testing the 5.56 mm short range ammunition (P-SRTA) from NAMMO Bakelittfabrikken. It is hoped that many other divisions will do likewise. The contract value is not all that significant. The main target is to gain an entry into a huge market, says Trond Bergerud, General Manager of Bakelitt­ ­General Manager Trond Bergerud talking to MilitærTeknikk. fabrikken, showing the new 5.56mm cartridges.

Text and photo: Tor Husby nition. Bergerud is hoping for new delivery low, and an added plus is the possibility­ to contracts towards the end of 2016. train in scenarios where wide ­safety zones he cartridge is a relatively new The short range ammo is primarily­ limit the use of regular live ammo. ­design, which was developed in used for training in shooting galleries and The Bakelittfabrikken company has Tco-operation with the Defence, at short range. The advantages of this a complete training portfolio of short range and qualified in 2012. The Norwegian type of ammunition is that the danger of ammunition in many calibres: 5.56mm, Defence uses it extensively, and the feed- ricochets is minimal, it is low cost, and 7.62mm, 12.7mm, and 30mm. Demand is back is generally positive. Special Forces units can therefore practice more at lesser on the rise, and Bakelittfabrikken ­started of many countries are also showing keen ­expense. Furthermore, it offers low to no working double shifts in parts of the interest in 5.56 mm short range ammu­ barrel wear, the danger to the soldier is very ­production facilities in 2016.

MILITÆRTEKNIKK 4–5/2016 27 APEX NAMMO DEVELOPS AMMO FOR THREE FIGHTERS Raufoss: The development of fighter aircraft ammunition for 16,000 rounds the F-35 Lightning is rapidly approaching its closing stages. Friis ensures us that the 25 millimetre has been thoroughly tested. 8500 shots The F-35 needs ammunition for its 25 mm GAU-22 Gatling were fired during the first development cannon. In a parallel effort, ammunition for the 27mm Mauser phase. This was followed by a further 6000 BK-27 cannon used on the Gripen and Eurofighter is under rounds during qualification. In 2015, it development. NAMMO is convinced that they have the most was determined­ that the tests fulfilled all requirements. In the autumn of 2016, effective ammunition in the world. the final 11 complements were tested in Vermont. This raised the total by another Text and photo: Tor Husby 2000 rounds. The final shot was fired in –The Gatling cannon in the F-35 September. AMMO has after an extended can fire 3000 25mm APEX grenades per What remains now, if firing from ­development phase come up with minute – with four pipes in the Gatling – the F-35. This is planned to take place Nnew 25 mm APEX ­ammunition against a broad spectrum of targets. This in China Lake in California, in January. (Armour Piercing with Explosives) is our most powerful selling point, says ­NAMMO is expecting full certification in ­especially for the F-35. The company has Eva Friis, programme manager for APEX 2017. also developed a very cost effective training ammunition since development began in – We will be standing by for ammunition. 2004. ­customers, says a smiling Eva Friis.

Ill: NAMMO

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GRIPEN AND ­EURO­FIGHTER IN LACK OF ­EXPLOSIVE ­GRENADES In the spring of 2016, NAMMO­ delivered a complete ­package of 27mm APEX to the Swedish Defence ­Materiel Picture text: Programme executives Eva Friis and Jan Hasslid have high expectations from the APEX ­Administration (FMV) in Stockholm, for testing with the ammunition for the fighter aircraft. Gripen fighters that need explosive grenades for their Mauser cannon to provide close support to the Army. Norway and Australia have decided upon 25 mm APEX for their F-35 fighters. he results of the test ­firings would make it the fastest qualification in Norway has placed an order for more than are very positive, ­having the world. 50 aircraft, and Australia has twice this –T demonstrated great effect­ NAMMO is building a modern­ number on order. Australia paid half the against thick and thin iron plating at production line for medium calibre integration cost for the ammunition for ­different ­angles. The test results have ­ammunition: 20, 25, 27, and 30mm, and it the F-35. Hopes are high that the USA as been submitted­ to the defence research is presumed that series production can start well as other countries will go for the same ­establishment (FOI), for comparisons with in 2018. -Production of 25mm and 27mm ­version. Eight countries have decided on other types of ammunition. A conclusion­ ammo will be important for NAMMO­ in this fighter type. The Norwegian air force is expected in the autumn of 2016, says the years to come, says Eva Friis. will have the ammunition for the Gatling Jan Hasslid, global sales and ­marketing -With many customers, the total cannon ready in 2018. ­director for military ammunition and volume goes up while the price comes The US Navy, which will ­operate shoulder-fired systems. down. With the APEX ammunition, the two versions of the F-35, has conducted The NAMMO production facility­ air forces will get the world’s most effective qualification firings with the 25millimetre. ­ at Raufoss needs another two years for ammunition, combining all the desired The certification process is not yet ground qualification, followed by aircraft properties in just one explosive bullet. This ­completed, but early reports indicate that certification for the Gripen. This might is something all manufacturers are striving the APEX ammunition is “very good”. happen in the first quarter of 2019, which to achieve, Jan Hasslid emphasises.

34 COUNTRIES ATTENDED NAMMO’S MULTI-PURPOSE SEMINAR NAMMO’s Multi-purpose seminars increase their attraction. Military industry and officers from 34 nations were present at the 14th seminar in the middle of September, vs. 22 countries­ the last time. Among the newcomers was a small army ­delegation from New Zealand. The total participant count came to well over 300, which was an increase of about 100.

Text and photo: Tor Husby Among the results that Brandtzæg was particularly proud of, was the develop- orten Brandtzæg, the new ment of Airburst ammunition from 40mm ­General Manager of NAMMO, through different calibres up to 120mm Mstated that when the company and 155mm, as well as armour-piercing launches the development of an ammunition and multi-purpose technology across all project, this happens in a 30-year perspec- calibres. Morten Brandtzæg, the new General Manager of NAMMO tive, from the first conception and develop- One of the most popular items at ment through service, the final product, and the multi-purpose seminars is ­always the to the demilitarisation at the end. But where demonstrations­ of various new ­ammunition The intent was to uphold the capabilities the best-seller is concerned, the shoulder- types, fired from anything from stout­battle and competence of the Nordic countries, as fired M72, it has been manufactured for 50 tanks to handguns. Participants­ were lining­ well as the important supply assurance with years, and development is still ongoing, in up eagerly to try the latter. regard to ammunition. This has proven to the USA as well as in ­Norway. The company NAMMO was established in be a sound decision. Over the past 18 years, is eager to equip the soldiers with the best 1998, when the governments of Norway, NAMMO has grown steadily, and particu- possible tools to accomplish their mission ­Sweden and Finland joined their respective larly since 2005, when the company started and return home safely. ­ammunition production facilities together. strategic acquisitions abroad.

MILITÆRTEKNIKK 4–5/2016 29 M72 PROMISING NEW ­DEVELOPMENTS OF M72 Raufoss: The best-selling M-72, which is celebrating its 50th Special forces, the Navy Corps, the US anniversary this year, is not an unchangeable weapons ­system. Army and NATO customers will benefit greatly from this version. The system, whose effectiveness was proven in Afghanistan,­ Iraq and other battle fields, may through the NAMMO Airburst! develop­ment programme get “airburst” ammunition, perhaps The Airburst development began in 2014. as early as 2018. But NAMMO has achieved even further Achieving airburst is no piece of cake in the park. There is a need for communication strides in the development of so-called FFE ammunition for between the aiming unit and the missile in the shoulder-fired weapons system. Airburst and FFE are order to take out hostile personnel hidden ­packing about the same explosive punch, but with different behind houses, structures or similar. Air- warheads adapted to different scenarios. burst will also prove to be effective against buildings and vehicles. The distance to ­target is measured by a laser rangefinder. Text and photo: Tor Husby completed qualifications by the be­ginning Earlier, the M72 LAW (Light of 2018. The FFE, which has also gained a Anti Weapon) has gained a dramatically FE (Fire From Enclosure) took its more effective warhead, has been ­developed ­improved launcher and new fuzing, and first leap from the starting blocks for firing from the inside ofenclosures ­ with with a newly designed warhead it can Fin 2012, when testing ­began little flash, making the ­firing less visible to ­penetrate 450mm steel armour. The weight at NAMMO­ Tally (Meza, Arizona). All the enemy. The warhead­ can also be varied of the weapon is merely 3.4 kgs. ­requisite testing is now completed, and from “extremely lethal” to warning shots. An M72 ASM RC (Anti-structure ­production­ of the qualification lot has It is suitable against various armoured Munition Reduced Calibre) has gained started. The system­ is expected to have ­vehicles, buildings and other materiel. qualification in co-operation with the ­Norwegian special forces. This is better suited to warfare in urban environs, using a carbon fibre non-fragmenting warhead, while the explosive force is sufficient to take out the target and not the surround- ings. This is also called “low collateral damage”. – The special forces appreciate the light, shoulder-fired launcher of just some 3.7 kgs, says Quoc Bao Diep, programme supervisor for the system. Since production started half a ­century ago, the M72 has provided its makers with about 1 billion dollars in sales Enemy beware! Quoc Bao Diep in battle mood, with his M72 ready to blast off. revenues.

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FACTS ZUMVALT CLASS Cost: $22.5 billion program cost, $3.96 billion/unit USS ZUMWALT Displacement: 14,564 long tons (14,798 t) Length: 600 ft (180 m) Beam: 80.7 ft (24.6 m) SAILING FOR SAN DIEGO Speed: In excess of 30 kn (56 km/h; 35 mph) Complement: 140 The US Navy’s newest and most technologically ­advanced surface­ ship, future USS Zumwalt (DDG ARMAMENT: 1000) is now on her the 3-month journey to its new Missiles: 20 × MK 57 Vertical Launchers modules, with a total of 80 launch cells. RIM-162 Evolved Sea homeport in San Diego. Sparrow Missile (ESSM), 4 per cell. Tactical Tomahawk, 1 per cell. Vertical Launch Anti-­Submarine Rocket DG 1000 will be the first U.S. Originally 32 ships were (ASROC),­ 1 per cell Navy combatant­ surface­ planned, but the quantity was Guns: ship to utilize an integrated ­reduced to 24, then to 7, and finally 2 × 155 mm (6 in)/62 caliber Advanced Gun System; D 920 × 155 mm rounds, 70–100 LRLAP rounds. power ­system (IPS) to ­provide elec- to 3. 2 × 30 mm (1.2 in) Mk 46 Mod 2 Gun Weapon System tric power for ­propulsion and ship The Navy plans for Zumwalt services. The IPS generates­ approxi- to reach initial operating capa­bility Aircraft carried: 1 × SH-60 LAMPS or ­MH-60R helicopter. mately 78 megawatts of power, nearly (IOC) in 2016. The second ship, 3 × MQ-8 Fire Scout VT-UAVs what a nuclear-­powered aircraft ­Michael ­Monsoor, is to reach IOC in Aviation facilities: Flight deck and enclosed hangar ­carrier generates, to meet the ­total 2018, and the third ship, Lyndon B. for up to two medium-lift helicopters ship electric power­ requirements­ Johnson, is to reach IOC in 2021. and provide extra capacity­ to ­accommodate future weapons and computing systems. USS Zumwalt. Despite being 40% larger The Zumwalt-class ­destroyer than an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, the is a class of United States Navy radar cross-section is more akin to that of a ­guided ­missile destroyers designed fishing boat. Overall, the destroyer’s angular build makes it “50 times harder to spot on as multi-mission stealth ships with a radar than an ­ordinary destroyer. Ill. US Navy focus on land attack. Photo: US Navy

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