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Consulting, which concluded that page 4 the aircraft would not only be best in class in terms of performance and capacity, but would also offer An aircraft the lowest seat-kilometre costs. Furthermore, the study concluded that the programme could create more than 2,000 technical jobs sustained over 15 years, develop skills of 300 for Africa engineering jobs, permit the Having been unveiled in model form semi-prepared regional runways. development of an aerospace at AAD two years ago, the SARA The fuselage’s shape, with special economic zone, and (Small African Regional Aircraft) maximum diameter placed well generate significant export project returns to AAD as a full-scale forward, is a result of employing revenue. fuselage mock-up. laminar flow design for maximum The report calculated a break- China’s precision-guided Led by Denel, but involving aerodynamic efficiency. At the even at 360 aircraft within the first weapons strike beyond many other government, academic same time, the ‘flattened’ shape 10 years of production. and industrial stakeholders, the of the fuselage allows four-abreast Initially the SARA mock-up is the normal range SARA programme is a candidate seating to be accommodated being used for a range of studies, page 15 for a National Aerospace Flagship – unique for this class of aircraft – including those by PhD students. Programme. Not only does the while still permitting standing in the Areas to be assessed include SARA aim to provide an affordable central aisle. emergency escape door and ‘community’ airliner tailored to Following laboratory environmental control system African transport requirements confirmation of the aerodynamic concepts, cockpit and cabin of the future, but also to act as a principles, the SARA concept ergonomics, and a wide-seat option catalyst for the development of definition got under way in June in the front two rows. the local aerospace industry by 2012. In April 2014 construction A second phase of studies will creating a new pool of engineers of a full-scale fuselage mock-up include investigation of various and technicians. began in three sections, which were seating options (12-, 20- and SARA’s concept is for a twin- brought together in May this year. 24-seater layouts), cargo and combi engined, 24-seat pressurised In the meantime, Denel and layouts with rollers, cabin lighting, airliner that can operate point- government partners funded an lavatory installation, and a cabin to-point services between small, independent study by Lufthansa crew jump seat. ■ Vehicle Supplier providing solutions for your defence and security Denel Vehicle Systems is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of wheeled armoured mine and ballistic protected vehicles. This includes upgrades and retrofit of military vehicles. The company is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of a wide range of highly effective armoured vehicles.

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3 SAAF shows off Super quick its airpower On Tuesday, the day before AAD opened, the South African Air Force held its annual Airpower C-RAM missile Capability Demonstration (ACD) at the Roodewal Weapons By Sam J Basch launchers containing up to 60 Range near Makhado. The missiles each. The system has demonstration involved most Military forces and civilians often a high level of automation and types of the SAAF and included fall victim to unconventional requires only a handful of operators live weapons firing, such as attacks perpetrated by militias for deployment. It provides area Rooivalks firing rockets and and terrorist groups. Denel and protection for forward bases at both Hawks and Gripens associate company Rheinmetall a 2.5km radius and can engage releasing Mk 81 250 lb bombs. Denel Munition (RDM) collaborated targets at a range of up to 6km. Firefighting capability was on developing an offensive missile “In modern asymmetric warfare, displayed by Oryx helicopters, to be deployed against RAM attacking groups have a wide and the demonstration projectiles – rockets, artillery and range of platforms from which included a combat search and mortars. they can launch assaults against rescue scenario. Named after the fastest land conventional force bases,” said RAD ACD is part of the SAAF’s animal on earth, the Cheetah chief executive Stefan Meier-Deus. force preparation efforts as C-RAM missile is integrated with the “They use even small UAVs to gather the South African government Oerlikon Skyshield gun-based air information before launching focuses increasingly on peace defence system from Rheinmetall rockets, artillery and mortar and security in the wider Air Defence (RAD). “This projectiles as disruptive strikes.” continent. That has required combination provides an enhanced The Oerlikon Skyshield gun the SAAF to be increasingly and very effective force protection system is already in operational prepared for deployed system for unconventional and use by the SANDF, identical to the operations. The policy of greater terrorist attacks,” said Denel C-RAM system used by the German engagement in stabilisation Dynamics chief executive Tsepo Air Force, dubbed MANTIS. processes outside South Africa Monaheng. Both the Cheetah According to Monaheng, the has seen Oryx and Rooivalk C-RAM and the Oerlikon Skyshield SANDF and other customers have a helicopters perform with are on display on Stand W7 in need to counter the threat of RAM distinction on UN duties in the Hangar 4. and will contribute to the full-scale Democratic Republic of Congo. The Cheetah C-RAM missile development and production of Speaking to guests at the system is seamlessly integrated the C-RAM missile system. Denel ACD, SAAF deputy chief Maj Gen into the Oerlikon Skyshield for Dynamics and RDM, in conjunction Gerald Malinga paid tribute to a very powerful, layered air with RAD, have concluded a the soldiers and airmen who defence system, comprising a feasibility study and performance have been “performing their command post, one Skyshield demonstrator to confirm the duties internally and externally sensor unit, two Oerlikon twin guns technological capability of such a with honour”. n and up to two Cheetah missile missile solution. n janes.com/aad

4 A national science agency The focus of the Council Saving lives on the for Scientific and Industrial By Sam J Basch Research (CSIR, Hangar 4, Stand W16) is on critical A live demonstration to South strategic defence domains and African Army officials ahead projects that offer opportunities of AAD 2016 highlighted the for the establishment of vehicle-mounted mine-clearance technology-based enterprises capabilities of DCD Protected and industry partnerships, Mobility and its global partners writes Don Henning. Technology (Hangar 7, Stands CW19 and ON2). transfer is one of the CSIR’s Several Husky vehicles at mechanisms to create joint Armscor’s Gerotek test range, centres and new enterprises. north of Pretoria, sported a host It works in domains such as of peripheral technologies, all of maritime research, aerospace which form the ‘toolkit’ to counter technologies, trans-border the ever-increasing sophistication of crime and counter poaching, asymmetric warfare. Military minds soldier safety, advanced seem to agree that mines and IEDs manufacturing, modelling have already become entrenched and simulation platforms, on the battlefield, with the attendant cyber defence and industry threat to personnel and civilians. development programmes. “A key driver for us is to save These are all presented at AAD. lives, while assuring mobility of Furthermore, the CSIR military forces and civilians on the exhibition displays technologies battlefield and in the aftermath used for integrated surveillance, of conflict situations,” explained Robotics and TUb – have become A first for South Africa – in soldier mobility, health services, DCD general manager Cornelius world leaders in route clearance. fact, for Africa – was DCD this unmanned aerial vehicle Grundling. “More than 1,500 of our “To date the Husky has endured week demonstrating the Husky design and evaluation, platform Husky VMMDs [vehicle-mounted more than 7,000 landmine hits Autonomous, developed in line with protection, aviation propulsion mine detection] now operating without direct casualties, including the ‘saving lives’ philosophy. The and fingerprint recognition, around the world, on five continents, a massive 100kg blast recently in user required a safe stand-off or sonar systems, radar, lasers undoubtedly point to a winner.” Turkey. The two occupants of the remote capability, with the vehicle and photonics, information With the Husky in various guises, Husky 2G survived and the vehicle to be operated in manned, telecommunications technology and DCD and its partners – Critical was made operational in one day,” operated or full-autonomous mode. smart systems and optronics. Solutions International (CSI), TORC Grundling said. The specifications for the The CSIR presence also includes live feeds to a big screen, integrated systems view to demonstrate real- time awareness such as that in command centres or ‘war Teaming for air defence rooms’. A new technology demonstrator vehicle is being By David Donald air defence system brings together exhibited in an outside display the agile multi-beam Giraffe, which and an airborne radar and Saab and Denel are exhibiting an is in use with many operators, electronic warfare evaluation air defence solution at this year’s including Sweden, with the missile pod attached to a Hawk fighter AAD after a period of trials. Saab’s system that was initially developed trainer aircraft is visible within Giraffe AMB radar is partnered with for South Africa’s MEKO A200/ the static display park adjacent Denel’s Umkhonto vertical-launch to the display hangars. surface-to-air missile. The Giraffe The CSIR works closely radar was deployed to South Africa with government and industry around six months ago, and has d

and therefore its contributions completed a number of successful l in science, engineering and firings with the Umkhonto system. dona technology are also represented Representing another step in at AAD, together with the various the ongoing collaboration between avid armed forces and partners such Saab and Denel are displaying the two companies, which has as Denel and Armscor. n the Giraffe AMB/Umkhonto air included integrating the A-Darter

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situational awareness, as well as a CAN-bus (controlled area network) with a new panel display. A Husky fitted with the proven the move step-frequency 3D-Radar GPR (ground-penetrating radar) was A line-up of DCD Protected shown to detect both metallic Mobility vehicles at Gerotek and non-metallic buried threats, for a demonstration in real time, with 3D sub-surface visualisation. The radar is ideal for both route and area clearance, according to Juan Hernandez, vice president business development at Chemring North America. “It can penetrate to a depth of 1.4m, and although mines are not planted that deep, unexploded artillery or weapons caches are sometimes found at that depth,” Hernandez explained. “It is Husky Autonomous driving in full-autonomous mode optimised for uneven terrain, with a high probability of detection, low false alarm rate, and importantly, a commercially available ITAR- free [International Traffic in Arms Regulations] system.” DCD and its partners also introduced the Husky interrogation system, an articulating manipulator very scalable Husky Autonomous arm to provide safe stand-off included a route clearance speed capability in the interrogation of 25km/h, the ability to recognise process. It extends beyond 3m and obstructions, an emergency is able to lift up to 70kg. stop and cut-off system, and Two of the company’s Springbuck magnetic pulse induction detection Mine Resistant Ambush Protected and marking without a driver. (MRAP) vehicles – the standard Importantly, it had to feature PTZ SD and extra-duty XD variant with (pan, tilt, zoom) and other cameras added protection, payload and Husky 2G mounted with the ground-penetrating radar system and a for enhanced surveillance and performance – are on display. n remote weapon station for protection against sniper attacks or ambushes

Giraffe AMB is a member of Gripens for Botswana? in the country. “There’s a need for Saab’s family of air defence radars South Africa’s northern neighbour greater security as the economy that covers a range of both ship- has confirmed that it is seeking to grows,” remarked Saab’s head defence and ground-based requirements. purchase a batch of new fighters of market area EMEA, Magnus The company is proposing the to replace its ageing Canadair/ Lewis-Olsson. “The economy is also Valour frigates. Umkhonto employs larger Giraffe 4A/8A radars, which Northrop CF-5A/B Freedom diversifying, with tourism growing. Air inertial/infrared guidance, and has are based on the latest gallium Fighters, with the Gripen C/D transport is important in a sparsely been sold for naval use to Algeria nitride semi-conductor technology, considered the favourite. The populated country, and there’s a and Finland. It is also available in for the SANDF’s Project Chutney air commander of the Botswana growing need for airspace control.” ground-based form, with a typical defence requirement, for which a Defence Force, Lieutenant General Regarding the potential Gripen launcher having eight canisters. request for proposals is awaited. Gaolathe Galebotswe, confirmed sale, Lewis-Olsson commented that that the Gripen had the lowest although it would be some time operating costs of the various before any deal could be concluded, candidates, which include F-16s, “there is a healthy discussion with MiGs, Chinese aircraft and the them – it’s well within our radar.” KAI F/A-50. The Swedish defence Any deal would almost certainly be Although it is developing the material agency, FMV, noted made between the Swedish and Gripen E next-generation that negotiations concerned Botswana governments. fighter, Saab continues to offer approximately eight aircraft. In the meantime, Saab is also the Gripen C/D, highlighting a Saab has had an office in discussing a follow-on support contract-to-delivery time of no Gaborone since early 2014, and is contract for South Africa’s longer than 18 months pursuing a number of opportunities Gripen fleet. n janes.com/aad

6 Final T-X contender unveiled BY MORNÉ BOOIJ-LIEWES The Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional Yesterday Boeing and Saab since 1961. The winner stands to passenger jet (pictured) has made unveiled their contender for produce at least 346 aircraft for its African debut at AAD as part the US Air Force’s T-X advanced the USAF, plus five development of a demonstration tour of the trainer competition. The twin- aircraft. Moreover, selection by the continent. JSC Sukhoi Civil Aircraft tailed aircraft, powered by a single US almost guarantees significant (SCAC) is targeting Africa as part General Electric F404 afterburning success in the export market. of its sales campaign for this 100- turbofan, joins three other Boeing and Saab have produced seat regional passenger jet. Seen contenders for the competition. a clean sheet that draws inspiration on display in the static park is the Raytheon is pitching the Leonardo from the US company’s F/A-18 and Sukhoi Business Jet (SBJ) with a M346 as the T-100, Lockheed the Swedish company’s Gripen. bespoke 19-seat corporate interior. Martin is offering a modified Currently the aircraft has only a Seven of these aircraft have been version of the KAI T-50, while single hardpoint on the centreline, delivered to customers since 2015. Northrop Grumman is proposing but the wing’s design provides for SCAC is also developing a a design with a single non- additional pylons under the wings stretched Superjet with a 125- afterburning F404 from subsidiary if they are required. The companies seat capacity that will be certified Scaled Composites: that aircraft have completed one aircraft, by 2019, while the SBJ will be made its first flight last month. designated BTX-1, with BTX-2 in certified with an increased range T-X is a competition to replace the the final stages of assembly. Flight of 3200nm by the end of this year. Northrop T-38, which has provided trials are expected to begin before The manufacturer says it is well Superjet advanced training for the USAF the end of the year. ■ positioned to take advantage of Ready to rescue BY DAVID DONALD As well as Atlantis and AeroRescue, the consortium Atlantis Aviation is leading a includes Avex, which is an approved consortium to offer the Dornier Do maintenance organisation and 328 TP to provide an interim solution which would support the Do 328s to South Africa’s outstanding in South Africa, and Aero Data requirements for maritime from Germany, which provides and surveillance and search and rescue supports the mission system. cover. To highlight the proposal, AeroRescue has been operating AeroRescue has brought one of its the five Dorniers under a 10-year five Do 328s to AAD from Australia contract to the Australian Maritime to demonstrate the aircraft’s Safety Authority, which is coming capabilities as a multimission to an end from February next maritime platform and its suitability year, when the first aircraft would for South Africa’s needs. become available. The aircraft are janes.com/aad

the increase in demand for 100- to for Russian carrier Aeroflot for an 120-seat jet airliners and offers a additional 20 Superjets. mature and economical solution to SCAC is also promoting its new this market. Sukhoi Sports Jet, which is a unique The manufacturer disclosed that concept aimed at the specific air it is in talks with a number of African transport requirements of major carriers and sees the continent as league sports teams. A mock-up of an important market for its regional this jet was unveiled at the recent jet. The manufacturer is also in Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil. This negotiations with a number of 42-seat aircraft will be equipped independent MROs in Europe, Asia, with diagnostic equipment, training Latin America and Africa to provide and planning space for the coach technical support to clients in these and their technical advisers, regions. featuring multimedia sport analysis SCAC has secured a number solutions. Each seat will have an of recent orders for the Superjet integrated bioimpedance sensor, 100, including from Irish regional pulse oximeter, data recording and carrier CityJet, which took delivery processing unit. The Sports Jet will of the first of a 31-aircraft order provide sports teams with a safe, in May this year, and four from comfortable air transport solution Iraero, formerly Red Wings Airlines that enables the management Superjet has landed of Russia. SCAC also revealed it is team to use the flying time close to securing a follow-on order productively. ■

outfitted to a very high standard ground station. The flight deck is multifunction display at each pilot two pilots, sensor operator and two with military-spec equipment for equipped with Honeywell Primus station for radar/sensor display. observers, with room for additional the rescue mission. In Australia 2000 avionics, and has an extra A typical crew comprises five: crew members if required. The they have also been undertaking observers are provided with side- broad area maritime surveillance facing seats and enlarged windows missions in support of border for visual searches. One of the protection. aircraft’s assets is an inflight- Search capabilities include openable rear cabin door, for which a FLIR Systems Star SAFIRE III AeroRescue holds an STC. This electro-optic turret, mounted under allows the dropping of many items, the port undercarriage fairing, and from parachutists to liferafts and an Elta search radar that provides another survival equipment. The the ability to spot very small targets Do 328 can carry sufficient large while doubling as a weather radar. liferafts to accommodate all those Aero Data’s mission console in onboard a large airliner. the cabin can display imagery A total of 107 of four turboprop from both, plus other information, versions and one jet model were on a tactical display. The system produced following its first flight in can stream information back to a 1991. ■ janes.com/aad

8 Growing to help build South Africa Unmanned and unmatched South Africa-based Rheinmetall by Günter Endres Denel Munition (Hangar 4, Stand W7) has announced significant Austrian specialist in the production growth in sales and profits. RDM of unmanned systems, mine is a strategic equity partnership detection systems and composite between state-owned Denel and technology, Schiebel (Hangar 5, Germany’s Rheinmetall Waffe Stand CW6) arrived at AAD Munition GmbH. “Major export fresh from celebrating the tenth contracts have enabled us to realise anniversary of its award-winning continued growth in sales to R2.14 Camcopter S-100 unmanned billion in 2015,” said CEO Norbert helicopter. Since the first delivery Schulze at AAD this week. “Our order to the UAE Armed forces in 2006, book stood at R4 billion at year-end.” the Camcopter has undergone The company’s export drive has continuous improvement in also provided a consistent flow of order to meet the ever-growing income for the modernisation of its demand for new capabilities from facilities in the Western Cape and its worldwide customers, in line the North West province. Capital with the company’s philosophy investments saw upgrading of of progressive performance factories and equipment, such as enhancement. the refurbishment of the chemical Camcopter has undertaken plant at Wellington. missions on five continents and An investment of R550 million is oceans and in every environment Camcopter S-100 has been in operation for 10 years planned for all four of the company’s from the tropics to the Arctic, operations in South Africa that will where its multisensor capability peacekeeping and humanitarian deployed the S-100 during its EU ensure quality commitments to and outstanding operational assistance to industrial, maritime NAVFOR anti-piracy operation in the clients and the safety of employees. performance has been and military support. Arabian Sea, or the Italian Navy, for The introduction of new technologies demonstrated across a wide With missions completed on whose Mare Nostrum Operation in derived from international customer spectrum of applications, from 30 different vessels, Schiebel the Mediterranean the S-100 has requirements enables RDM to takes pride in its ability to deliver proven essential. provide the SANDF with the most exceptional capability from remote Camcopter S-100 was the modern ammunition at no extra cost. and austere operating sites, first UAS to be operated in the “RDM is also investing in including ‘single-spot’ vessels. The Russian and the Canadian Arctic, education and training,” Schulze latter explains the popularity of the and Schiebel is also assisting the said. “Last year we established system among naval customers OSCE Special Monitoring Mission the RDM Academy with a focus on such as the French Navy, which to Ukraine and the NGO Migrant mentoring and coaching young Offshore Aid Station, whose engineering graduates. To date 25 The Czech Republic has ordered operation has saved the lives graduates have served internships 100 Mimid miniature mine of thousands of migrants in the in the company.” n detectors Mediterranean Sea. n

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10 Tethered surveillance by David Donald Other missions include surveillance of buildings and crowds, and Paramount Advanced Technologies the detection of pollution and (PAT, Hangar 4, Stand W14) is chemicals. A variety of sensor showing a new tethered drone for payloads is being considered, as the first time at AAD. The system is well as communications equipment. currently under development. The PAT was created out of use of a tether, which provides both Advanced Technologies and a means of powering the drone and Engineering (ATE), which supplied relaying sensor imagery, allows the the Vulture UAV to the South African drone to stay airborne indefinitely, Army, and PAT continues to support in turn providing persistent the system. It has also developed surveillance and freeing the drone additional UAVs, including the from the restrictions of battery life. 15kg petrol-powered RoadRunner, It also does not require a flight- which offers a two-hour endurance qualified operator. and 120km/h cruising speed. The Based on a quadcopter drone, runway-operated 25kg Mwewe the new system is targeted at offers four hours of endurance and a variety of operations where a speed of 80km/h, while the 5kg integration. As well as supplying and Airbus Helicopters H135M persistence is a significant Civet is an electric-powered UAV avionics for South Africa’s Hawk (EC635). The FLASH weapons/ advantage. They include border with an endurance of one hour. trainers, the company has upgraded sensor suite is available for various control, anti-poaching, battlefield Other specialities of PAT include Mi-24 ‘Hind’ helicopters and fitted helicopter types and is installed on a surveillance and area security. mission systems and systems weapons and sensors to the Mi-24 Gazelle in the static display. n janes.com/aad

includes a power interface to the power supply of the platform and in addition there is an interface data communication unit, which is the link between the Scorpion and the onboard communication system Target information can be supplied to the Scorpion by a dismounted mortar fire control team or using a mast-mounted sight integrated onto the platform. On the example shown, this is installed on the left side of the rear platform and includes a Thales Sophie binocular/thermal imager, which also includes a laser rangefinder. This enables targets to be rapidly detected and engaged under almost all weather conditions. Scorpion would typically carry 22 rounds of 81mm mortar ammunition and use shoot- and-scoot methods of target engagement so as to avoid counter battery fire. Other mortars could be installed, including a Russian Scorpion shows off its sting 82mm mortar or a 60mm mortar. This would typically be supplied by Christopher F Foss qualification purposes, three pre- been designed to absorb the shock by the end user as government production systems have been built of the mortar being fired without furnished equipment. The Scorpion Mobile Mortar System and production can commence the need for deploying stabilisers. A 107mm (12-round) multiple (MMS) has been developed by when orders are placed. Scorpion has electric traverse rocket launcher could also be Thales South Africa to provide rapid The example being shown at through a full 360° and is laid onto installed in place of the mortar. reaction and special forces units AAD is on the outside display area the target using a Thales South While the first example of the with their own integrated indirect and is based on a Toyota Land Africa computerised fire control Scorpion is mounted on the rear fire support capability. Cruiser (4x4) light vehicle platform. system (FCS), which is installed of a Toyota Land Cruiser (4x4) Development of Scorpion is This is fitted with a Denel 81mm in the two-person cab. The 81mm light vehicle, the system can be complete and in addition to the mortar system on a special platform mortar is laid onto the target by integrated onto the rear of similar prototype that has been built for in the rear of the vehicle, which has remote control. The FCS also 4x4 light vehicles. n Terrorist response By david Donald countries in the region to better exploit their assets. Integrating a Paramount Advanced Technologies range of systems, the command (PAT) is demonstrating a simulated post displays tactical pictures joint command post that has been in either 2D or 3D, with friendly developed to provide a base from assets and enemy positions. The which commanders can effectively demonstration at AAD shows how respond to a crisis and asymmetric the system can present tracking threats such as a terrorist attack. information for air, sea and land The command post draws in vehicles, and real-time video and technology from 10 different still imagery from various sensors. domestic and international Command plans can be overlaid, companies. which can be updated in real time PAT’s joint command post as events dictate. and rapidly to stabilise situations in the system can be a true force- has been engineered to extract Together these displays provide and effect a suitable response. multiplier by facilitating the most the maximum benefit from commanders with the information The demonstration at AAD aims to advantageous deployment of limited resources, allowing many they require to react decisively show how the analytics embedded friendly assets. n janes.com/aad

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By Christopher F Foss Maximum range is currently being controlled turret (RCT) with the quoted as 40km and it is fitted day/night sensor package in the Poly Technologies (Hangar 2) of with a 20kg penetrating warhead. middle and two CM-501GA missiles China is now marketing a number This would be very useful when in their launch boxes either side. of precision-guided weapons engaging bunkers as well as when According to Poly Technologies, that allow targets to be engaged being used in the anti-shipping the FT-10A has both a lock on beyond the range of conventional role, which is one of its potential before launch and a lock on after tube artillery systems. These are applications. launch capability, which allows the CM-501GA and FT-10A multi- The CM-501A is understood other platforms to designate the purpose tactical precision strike to use a mid-flight guidance target that is not in direct line of weapon systems. system that comprises an inertial sight to the launch platform. The A typical launch platform for the navigation system (INS) and a 152mm diameter and 2,190mm CM-501A is an armoured personnel satellite link. For the terminal attack long missile is propelled by a two- carrier (6x6), which has a 12-round phase it uses a nose-mounted stage solid propellant rocket motor, launcher integrated into electro-optical infrared seeker has a launch weight of 42.5kg, a the rear. When with a claimed circular error of maximum speed of 280m/s, and a travelling, this is probability (CEP) of 2m. There is maximum range of 10km. retracted into the however some flexibility in the The missile has a nose-mounted hull of the vehicle type of seeker fitted and another infrared imaging/charge-coupled under armour possibility is a radar/infrared device plus a semi-active laser protection and is elevated prior to combined seeker. seeker. It is fitted with a tandem missiles being launched. A typical platform for the FT-10A high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) Poly Technologies is quoting a is the Poly Technologies 07PD (8x8) warhead that is claimed to be able maximum launch weight of around armoured fighting vehicle, but it to penetrate up to 900mm of steel 100kg, a missile diameter of can also be air launched. Mounted armour protected by explosive Precision strike 180mm and a length of about 2m. on the roof of the 07PD is a remote- reactive armour. n + Discover Smart Superiority MOSKITO TI NINE FUNCTIONS IN LESS THAN 1.3 KILO

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Appearing for the first time at AAD, the SAFAT Aviation Group (SAG) from Sudan has brought its two Sudan spreads aircraft products to the show, as well as a presence (Hangar 3, Stand CE15) that showcases the company’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), training, logistics support and R&D its wings activities. Exemplifying the latter is a new precision glide bomb. SAG has built a major MRO organisation that undertakes work on a wide range of aircraft, almost exclusively of Russian or Chinese origin. The company maintains the Sudanese air force’s fleet, including the MiG-29, MiG-23, Su-24 and Su-25 from Russia, and the A-5II, F-6 and K-8 from China. SAG holds approvals from Antonov and Mil to perform work on a range of transports and helicopters in both civilian and military fields, and performs work The SAFAT 03 is a basic trainer employed by SAG’s own aviation academy on aircraft from a range of African nations, including Angola, Burkina For its MRO operations, SAG Training is provided through parachuting, aircraft services and Faso, Chad, Libya, Niger and is accredited by the Sudanese air the company’s High Level Aviation academic instruction. The academy South Sudan, as well as supporting force and civil aviation authority, as Academy, which operates a fleet provides training to other nations, United Nations agencies. The well as by the CAAs of several other of Tecnam trainers, and a range of and currently has students from company also operates a large fleet African nations. Currently SAG is in simulators to provide training for Libya, South Sudan and Yemen, in of Thrush and An-2 crop-sprayers the process of gaining EASA Pt 145 civilian and military aircrew. Ground addition to domestic students. through its Crop Protection Sudan approval for its MRO work, and crew training courses are also From its experience as an MRO subsidiary. Pt 147 approval for training. undertaken, along with those for organisation, SAG has now grown to become an aircraft producer. The SAFAT 02 on display at AAD is a light helicopter manufactured as a joint venture with the rotorcraft’s designer, Aerokopter of Ukraine. Based on that company’s AK1-3 helicopter, the SAFAT 02 can be used for a range of light duties. SAG has built about 30, of which 20 are in use with the Sudanese police. For basic fixed-wing training and activities such as glider towing, SAG has produced the SAFAT 03, which has basic aerobatic capability. The company has built about 45 aircraft, with an annual production capacity of 50. Other activities include research and development for defence applications. Here at AAD the company is displaying the Burkan glide bomb with precision guidance. The weapon was developed to meet a Sudanese air force requirement, and is apparently in the inventory. SAFAT 02 is a light helicopter built Another product being shown at in Sudan to a Ukrainian design AAD is a powered parachute. n janes.com/aad

18 Long march By Christopher F Foss launchers with six missiles each. When travelling, the missiles are in China Aerospace Long-March the horizontal position and when International is marketing two the launcher comes into action the versions of its LY-80 medium-range hydraulic stabilisers are lowered air defence missile system, and to the ground and the launcher is scale models of both of these are elevated into the vertical position. being shown at AAD. According to the prime The land-based LY-80 would contractor, the solid propellant typically consist of a command post missile can engage targets at vehicle and a vehicle fitted with a range of 3.5 to 50km, with long-range phased array search interception altitude up to a radar. This would control three fire maximum of 20km. The missiles units, with each of these having one are cold launched and a single shot guidance vehicle and two to four kill probability of between 0.9 and 0.95 is being claimed. Scale model of the LY-80N naval A complete LY-80 system can version, showing the cells having be deployed in 12 minutes and out eight cold-launched missiles in the of action time is about six minutes. ready-to-launch position Method of guidance is inertial janes.com/aad

Apart from the command post vehicle, all the elements are based on 8x8 cross-country truck chassis Gaining the upper hand for a high level of cross-country and The Herstal Group, under the brands FN Herstal (Hangar 3, strategic mobility. Stand CE23), Browning and Winchester Firearms, designs, march fast The naval version is designated manufactures and distributes a full range of firearms and associated navigation plus update and mid- the LY-80N, has similar capabilities products for defence, law enforcement, hunting and shooting. course guidance with intermittent and is also launched vertically, with The group has its headquarters in Herstal, a suburb of Liege in target illuminating and semi-active each cell having eight missiles in Belgium, and it also has manufacturing locations in Belgium, the USA, radar homing for the final phase. the ready-to-launch position. n the UK, Portugal, Japan and Finland. A large number of developments have been launched by FN Herstal since 2010, including the Medium Vehicle Pintle (FN MVP), a lightweight, compact weapon system designed for land or naval applications. The FN MVP houses the unique .50 cal FN M3M (GAU-21) machine gun, to provide an unparalleled firing rate of 1,100 rounds per minute. These new products have been joined by the FN SCAR H PR Precision Rifle, launched in 2011, and in 2014 by its FN e-novation line. This provides innovative solutions integrating modern technology with state-of-the-art weapons to provide enhanced combat, logistical, maintenance and communication capabilities. FN Herstal also unveiled the third member of the deFNder RWS: the Sea deFNder. A variant of the land deFNder Medium, it is specifically designed for use by naval and coastguard forces to gain the upper hand Scale model of the land-based version of the LY-80 missile system, in countering smugglers and pirates. n showing the six-round missile launcher elevated in the vertical position janes.com/aad

20 A South African giant By Don Henning

South Africa’s privately owned Reutech Group, part of Reunert Ltd, has a diversified portfolio of businesses specialising in electronics and defence, supplying local and export customers with advanced OEM products and services in the land, sea and air defence domains, as well as in the industrial and mining sectors. The group is exhibiting in Hangar 4, Stand E4, and also occupies an outside stand where various products are on display. The company has four divisions: Reutech Solutions, Reutech Radar Systems, Reutech Communications and Fuchs Electronics, and products of all four divisions are on show demonstrating its wide range of capabilities. Reutech Command tracker ideally suited for operation Other Rogue platforms are being The Fuchs brand remains Post with mobile radios; on smaller naval combat vessels. presented with strategic partners one of the trusted names for 20mm Super Sea Rogue Also on the outside stand is the Denel and Paramount at their the supply of electronic fuzes that remote control weapon platform tripod-mounted RSR 904 NGADA display areas. meet the ISO 9001:2008, STANAG short-range ground, sea and air In addition, the divisions’ design and safety requirements latest manpack, vehicle and fixed surveillance radar suitable for customised remote site monitoring and comply with international installation transceivers, as well detection of dismounted personnel tool (Adroit), a Windows-based military standards. This division of as dismounted soldier intercom or vehicles in a ground surveillance remote site management tool the company is displaying its range system and vehicle harness system. role, or for the detection of developed by a South African of artillery, mortar, artillery rocket, The CNRs operate in HF, VHF and watercraft or aircraft. Scale models company, will be explained. Adroit naval and air weapon fuzes, along UHF frequency bands, providing the of the RSR 210N naval X-band air/ has different interfaces available with the MK80 series PFF bombs. layered communication link. There sea surveillance radar and the RSR to communicate with databases Reutech Communications will be live demonstration of the 906 coastal surveillance radar, as from all major suppliers. A locally was contracted by Armscor to CNRs at AAD. well as the RSR 150 staring sensor developed and manufactured develop and manufacture the Reutech Radar Systems is developed for use in the vehicle Automatic Test Interface Unit new-generation range of military exhibiting a range of ground and active protection system market, (Generic ATE) used by the SANDF secure software defined Combat naval radar systems, including are also shown. to ‘field test’ various radios for Net Radios (CNR) to modernise the RTS 3200 FMCW Optronics Reutech Solutions is displaying serviceability ensures that only the communication needs of the Radar Tracker (FORT) on the its landward and naval Rogue repairable radios are backloaded South African National Defence outside stand. This is a lightweight remote control weapon platforms for intermediate or depot-level Force (SANDF). On display are the combined radar and electro-optic and the 20mm Super Sea Rogue. repair. n

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by a diesel engine coupled to a manual transmission with a typical gross vehicle weight of around Reliable protection 6 tonnes. The first example of the REVA Protection is in right-hand By Christopher F Foss drive configuration, but it would also be available in left-hand drive. Integrated Convoy Protection (ICP, In the basic troop/police version Hangar 7, Stand W15) has unveiled it has seats for the commander its latest REVA (Reliable Effective and driver at the front and six Versatile Affordable) Protection dismounts in the rear. There is an vehicle. The first one was completed additional bench seat at the rear of just before the show opened. the troop compartment that could The vehicle is aimed at the be removed to allow equipment to internal security vehicle (ISV) and be carried, for example riot control police markets that require a non- equipment. aggressive vehicle that is not only The crew and dismounts can cost-effective to procure but also rapidly enter and leave via a door easy to operate and maintain. in either side and there are also It consists of a chassis roof hatches. developed by ICP on which is An ICP spokesman told the AAD fitted an all-welded steel body that Show Daily “the REVA Protection is provides ballistic protection from very affordable and is of modular small arms fire, and windows with a design so that it can be rapidly similar level of ballistic protection. reconfigured for a different role It has 4x2 drive and is powered such as cash in transit”. n janes.com/aad

24 ATM for Africa The Minister of Defence, the Hon Ms Nosiviwe Noluthando Mapisa- Power generation Nqakula, in her media briefing at AAD spoke about “Unleashing Barloworld Power (Hangar 4, residential property development Africa’s Defence and Aerospace Stand CW3) has been sectors. Potential”. South Africa’s Tellumat the Caterpillar Barloworld Power supplies Air Traffic Management (Hangar dealer since effective energy management 4, Stand CE14) has indicated that 1927 for solutions to the private and there is plenty of room for up-and- southern public sector, both locally and coming technology suppliers to Africa. The internationally. differentiate themselves in the company “With the rising cost of emerging African aviation market. supplies electricity, organisations are The company is mounting a diesel looking for cost-effective power challenge to industry incumbents and gas alternatives,” said the company. with a mature service portfolio that generators, “As Africans, we are privileged to is uniquely suited to the continent’s industrial, live on a continent that receives diverse needs. Tellumat itself has marine sunlight all year round, making it been awarded a Tanzanian Civil and diesel the place to go solar! More and Aviation Authority contract for the engines, as southern more organisations are starting to maintenance of navigation aids well as allied Cat Africa. The use the under-utilised real estate at four of the country’s airports, components and company also offers on their rooftops to install solar training of airport personnel and a pumps. engines and generators for PV panels. As the price of solar host of other services. Barloworld Power provides sale to the mining, construction, installation continues to decrease, “With robust tourism-driven quality generators for sale and telecommunications, agricultural we expect to see an even steadier economic growth and improving commercial engine solutions and manufacturing industries and increase in solar installation across regional connectivity, African to equipment manufacturers in to the municipal, commercial and the continent.” n airports must handle ever more traffic volumes safely,” said Bennie Langenhoven, managing Some of the technical highlights executive at Tellumat ATM. In 2012, offered include vessel bow spray, passenger air traffic increased by Simulating reality navigation lights for vessels, sea 7.5 per cent south of the Sahara states from SS0 to SS8, cloud to a total of 163 million journeys. by Sam J Basch Optronics SERO-based ocular box cover, day/night simulation and Growth of 16.7 per cent is expected and instructor workstation. With its weather effects. between 2013 and 2018. Training in a simulated environment realistic human-machine interface Cybicom’s helicopter flight “To a degree, the World Bank is not only more practical but also (HMI) elements, the ocular box deck trainer (HFDT) provides and selected nations are meeting cost-effective and safer, provided affords the operator a high-fidelity joint training for flight deck current industry needs with various the systems mimic reality as closely user experience. According to controllers (FDC) and marine air safety and capacity investment as possible. Cybicom Atlas Defence Cybicom, the periscope family helicopter pilots. The system programmes,” said Langenhoven. (Hangar 5, Stand CW18) offers a ranges from a desktop trainer to combines custom-developed “Tellumat ATM supports these range of surface and subsurface a fully integrated ceiling mount gesture recognition software and programmes where we can. But a naval combat training packages. configuration that supports high- commercial off-the-shelf motion significant portion of the market The periscope simulator fidelity graphics packaged within a tracking hardware, as well as needs different help, including family consists of the Airbus DS realistic submarine environment. modelling and simulation software, ongoing maintenance and support a scenario generation tool and programmes.” interactive graphical interfaces. The Tellumat ATM is expanding system can be configured for the its presence in the civilian helicopter to respond automatically market. “Tellumat boasts 35 to signals given by the FDC or used years’ experience in the supply, with a basic helicopter model installation, maintenance and controlled by an instructor or upgrade of radar and instrument helicopter pilot. landing systems (ILS),” According to Cybicom, the HFDT Langenhoven added. can be integrated with existing Tellumat has cultivated helicopters for higher fidelity, or supplier relations with leading the company can develop a custom manufacturers of navigational aid solution. systems, including ILS and airfield Cybicom Atlas Defence is a ground lighting systems, precision joint company of Cybicom (Africa) approach systems, direction finders Technologies (Pty) Ltd and Atlas and weather observation systems. n Elektronik GmbH. n janes.com/aad

The Africa Aerospace & Defence 2016 Show Daily is produced by IHS Jane’s and three editions are Seek and ye shall find written and produced on site. By David Donald Publisher: Lynne Raishbrook. Sales Director: Janine Boxall. Eye-catching in the AAD display is the Editor: Günter Endres. Seeker Aircraft SBL-360A Seeker, a Correspondents: Sam J Basch, high-wing light observation aircraft. David Donald, Christopher F Foss, Its unusual layout, with a large Don Henning and Morné glazed cabin and high-mounted Booij-Liewes. pusher engine, makes it an ideal Photographer: Patrick Allen. platform for a range of observation Production Editor: Lynn Wright. missions, such as border Deputy Production Editor: surveillance, security operations aircraft has recently been made this year it was announced that Nicola Keeler. and anti-poaching patrols. available with a normal category Seeker production would also be Online Editor: James Macinnes. As well as the excellent visibility cockpit approved by the US FAA and undertaken in the USA by Erickson. Operations Manager: Simon Kay. from the side-by-side two-seat Australian CASA. Seekers have undertaken cockpit, which rivals that offered by Seeker Aircraft manufactures operations in countries including Printing and distribution by helicopters, the aircraft can carry the SBL-360A at Hervey Bay in Australia, Azerbaijan, Ghana, Iraq, MM Print Services Ltd. electro-optical sensors under the Queensland, Australia, having Jordan, South Africa, Tanzania, The Africa Aerospace & Defence cabin, and also has hardpoints. The acquired the Seabird Aviation the UAE and the USA. In December Show Daily office is next to the Seeker’s ease of maintenance and Australia factory in March 2014. 2012 the Paramount Group Media Centre, outside Hangar 5. short-field capability make it highly The company is headquartered in donated a Seeker to the South The official online version is applicable to observation missions Albuquerque in the USA and is a African national parks to help available at janes.com/aad away from traditional runways. The subsidiary of CSI Aviation. Earlier combat poaching. n

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27 Building partnerships to protect By David Donald boxes every 40km. Analysis of noise signals allows the detection UK technology company QinetiQ of anomalies once the noise is at AAD as part of the UKTI signatures of regular events and stand to explore opportunities in permitted vehicle types have been Africa where it can partner with filtered out. governments and local industries, SPO-NX is another ‘smart’ bringing its technological expertise sensor that can be employed to bear with analysis and advice, as in scenarios such as at border well as the provision of advanced crossing points, at large events hardware. One sector that is and at transport hubs. This of particular interest is border passive detector scans people to security. detect anomalies in the body’s Rather than proceed straight to The SPO-NX passively normal radiation pattern, in turn the acquisition of systems, QinetiQ scans humans to alerting security forces to potential aims to analyse the customer’s provide detection of hidden weapons or bombs. With requirements and then propose a potential weapons an effective range of about 21m, solution that answers the needs the SPO-NX can be deployed to in an efficient manner, while also A range of high-fidelity sensors fibre-optic acoustic detector that effectively push back the threat ensuring the ability to meet evolving is available from QinetiQ that can can be deployed along entire boundary, allowing potential threats requirements throughout the be employed to build security borders. The system uses pulsed to be intercepted or halted before system’s life. networks. One is OptaSense, a laser signals, with interrogator they approach too close. n

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30 Opportunities abound for emerging enterprises

Emerging enterprises in the defence and technology sectors will have ample opportunities to showcase their capabilities at Africa’s largest defence show – AAD 2016. The Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition 2016 is attracting global industry leaders such as Airbus, Thales, Saab and BAE Systems, but there is also ample space for local companies to showcase their capabilities to decision-makers. “We are pulling out all the stops to ensure local emerging enterprises get ample exposure to wider audiences at AAD 2016,” says Kevin Wakeford, CEO of Armscor, of the five-day event, which takes place at the Waterkloof Air Force Base. A special national pavilion is being hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry with exhibition space that has been made available at greatly reduced costs Visitors will enjoy the spectacular aerobatics of the South African Air Force’s Silver Falcons and a number of for SMMEs. Fifteen companies the world’s largest military transport planes when they take to the skies. The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker is in the aerospace and defence used by the US Air Command to refuel fighter jets in flight and saw extensive wartime service during Operation industries have a prominent Desert Storm. Returning to AAD is the giant C-130J Super Hercules, one of the world’s largest military transport presence through financial and planes. The Airbus C295 is on static display and the American presence at the show is rounded out by the MQ-9 logistical support of the DTI, while Reaper, one of the world’s most advanced unmanned aerial vehicles, deployed both in combat operations and six SMME companies are exhibiting for research purposes by NASA. under the auspices of Armscor. The Gauteng Growth and director of Kutleng Engineering local companies that are able to industry stage, make connections Development Agency (GGDA) Technologies, says his company offer these solutions,” he says. with other companies and establish supports eight companies in is ready to generate business “It contributes to South Africa’s networks that will lead to the growth the province by offering them from the national and industry security and makes our country less of their businesses. free space. The Agency and the delegations of 30 countries who will dependent on foreign suppliers of Wakeford says AAD is Gautrain last month signed a visit the exhibition during the trade technology.” another platform for enterprise partnership agreement with AAD days from 14-16 September. Kubheka is of the firm opinion development and helps to link for the joint marketing of the event, The Rivonia-based company that the skills and the capacity are emerging and black-owned which is estimated to inject more specialises in software solutions already available in the country companies to the broader defence than R800 million into the regional in the advanced engineering and – but emerging companies need and aerospace environments. economy through the retail, technology environments and has greater exposure to larger players “The bigger players will get transport and hospitality sectors. already worked with companies in the defence industry and to be the opportunity to see the skills The organising partners of such as Denel to develop fire integrated into their supply chain and professionalism that are AAD have been offering 16m2 control systems on armoured networks. already available among emerging of exhibition space to emerging vehicles. This is why AAD is such a great enterprises and, hopefully, this will enterprises at greatly reduced “Defence technology is a opportunity. Enterprises such as lead to productive partnerships and rates. strategic capability for South Africa Kutleng Engineering Technologies the further transformation of the Thami Kubheka, the financial and it is important that we have will gain exposure on the larger defence industry,” he says. n

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