Insider knowledge for the discerning defence and security professional Issue #20 February 2019 VIRTUAL TRAINING TAKES UK CARRIERS EXTEND L-38NG TRAINER THE NEXT LEAP COMBAT CONTRACT MARKET PROSPECTS THE VIPER STRIKES CHIMING IN ON BELL’S MIDDLE EAST CONTRACTS INTERVIEW AIRBUS ROTARY PLANS FALCO TO MONITOR BRAZIL ADOPTS FRANCE PLANS EU BORDERS ITALIAN LMVS 2019 SSN ORDER ii :: Defence Industry Bulletin i Land Brazilian ARES eye to field trial its TORC30 RCWS Victor M.S. Barreira RES Aeroespacial e Defesa, a launchers. Other main fittings armored vehicle. An initial batch ABrazilian operation of Elbit include Elbit Systems E-LAWS of 81 stations was previously Systems is aiming to integrate and laser warning system and the delivered. ARES has also developed trial its TORC30 modular remotely- commander’s and the gunner’s the STARMAX portable training controlled weapon station (RCWS) sights by Elbit Systems. Optionally, system to train gunners of REMAX on 90mm-turreted EE-9 Cascavel it can include launcher for anti- 3. A new and updated version of 6x6 light reconnaissance tank of tank guided missile and gunshot REMAX is being developed. Brazilian Army. detection kit. It is controlled by 10.4” LCD display of Elbit Systems The REMAX 3 mainly include The TORC30 was jointly developed with gunner control handle unit. 7.62mm MAG58 or 12.7mm M2HB with Army Technological Center machine gun, four smoke grenade (CTEx) between 2012 and 2016 A project designated as the VBR- launchers and OIP Sensor Systems for low-level air defence and MSR was launched in 2017 aimed EOPTRIS 2.0 electro-optical payload. reconnaissance roles by tracked at to modernize the EE-9 Cascavel or wheeled armoured vehicles. fleet as an intermediate solution Initial 13 UT30BR remote- Development was financed by before the so-called VBR-MR 8x8 controlled weapon stations armed Brazilian Innovation Agency (FINEP) vehicle project with 105mm-turret with Northrop Grumman MK44 through the Development and is re-activated. Brazil currently Bushmaster 30x173mm automatic Innovation Support Foundation fields around 400 of the EE-9 cannon was earlier supplied by of the Brazilian Army (FAPEB) in Cascavel in M II, M VI and M VII AREs for the VBTP-MSR Guarani accordance with the contract by versions. vehicle. A UT30 Mk2 version is CTEx. available in both manual and Local company, Equitron remote configurations armed with The low-profile two-axis gyro- Automação, previously modernized MK44 Bushmaster cannon, coaxial stabilized turret incorporating one chassis and turret of the EE-9 MAG58 machine gun and launcher modular armour package of NATO Cascavel in accordance with the for anti-tank guided missile. STANAG 4569 level 2 standard with contracts of the army War Arsenal potential grow up to level 4, is of São Paulo (AGSP). A small batch of ARES’ REMAN armed with 30x173mm Rheinmetall manually operated weapon stations MK30-2/ABM air burst ammunition ARES is currently supplying the were recently supplied to Brazilian cannon with 150 rounds and 50 Brazilian Army with 215 REMAX Army for evaluation on VBTP-MSR rounds magazines; coaxial 7.62mm 3 remotely-controlled weapon Guarani. FN Herstal MAG58 machine gun; stations for the service’s Iveco and eight 76mm smoke grenades VBTP-MSR Guarani 6x6 amphibious TORC30 medium-calibre weapon station here mounted to EE-9 Cascavel tank. Source: ARES 1 :: Defence Industry Bulletin Land Thales unveils NUADA training platform Oliver Austin hales has begun showcasing believe NUADA will simplify the However, delivering coherent TNUADA, its new platform for process,” said Benoit Plantier, VP training to all trainee participants coordinating networked training Training and Simulation at Thales. requires a networked synthetic and simulation for military and training system comprising of any security personnel. number of simulators, a network to link them up and a whole set of Training providers witnessed Demand for infrastructure tools and services the first public demonstrations including exercise control tools, in Orlando on November, synthetic training computer generated forces and with programme managers role-player applications. showing ways in which the and the use of technology simplifies planning, NUADA offers key functionality preparation and delivery of simulators to for geographically distributed training in networked simulation teams to coordinate networked environments. train equipment training over distance, including: management of requirements and The platform intends to enable operators is rising resources to create a programme of teams to work seamlessly together training events, automation of the in a collaborative environment, deployment of multiple simulation regardless of location. They can environments and enables schedule, create and track an event The demand for synthetic training multiple events to be launched programme in ways that may and the use of simulators to simultaneously; integration of third be more effective than existing train equipment operators are party products, acting as the “glue” methods, thereby using fewer rising as it provides increasingly to bring a large number of tools resources and reducing the overall realistic models that are largely together; and allowance of events cost of training. less expensive than traditional to be repeated and assets to be methods. Networking is the saved, stored and reused. “Deliverers of networked next generation of training and simulation training have to simulation, offering collective coordinate numerous work streams environments in which dispersed using different tools and deliver military units can train and prepare it all as a coherent package. We for missions together. NUADA training cockpit. Image: Thales Defence Industry Bulletin :: 2 Land Streit Group showcases vehicle portfolio for UAE Oliver Austin n November 26, 2018, armoured the vehicle capabilities on land has since expanded its presence Ovehicles manufacturer and water. This was done in to 25 countries, including 12 STREIT Group produced a live conjunction with RAK SWAT teams, manufacturing facilities. Beyond demonstration of its range of undertaking manoeuvres in APCs military and local authority options, vehicles for officials in the United and MRAPs, such as the Scorpion, it also has products in the Cash- Arab Emirates, including the newly Typhoon, Gladiator, and other In-Transit, luxury and personal launched Streit Marine, several mainstays within the portfolio. protection ranges. armoured boats and the all-terrain SHERP. The Canadian-owned company has The demo battled a raft of PR issues in recent The demonstration at Mina Al Arab, years, including being fined in 2015 Ras al Khaimah, was hosted by simulated assault by the US government for illegally STREIT Group Chairman Guerman exporting vehicles to countries like Goutorov, who welcomed His attack situations Nigeria, UAE, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr the Philippines, and more recent Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE demonstrating the accusations that their vehicles have Supreme Council, International been spotted operating in Sudan members of the Ministry of and Yemen in spite of export bans. Defence, Ministry of Interior, vehicle capabilities Ambassadors and other customers from across the world. on land and water The demo simulated assault Founded by Goutorov almost attack situations demonstrating three decades ago, Streit Group Streit Group offerings include the Spartan APC, used by police and military. 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