Insider knowledge for the discerning defence and security professional Issue #9 April 2016 Ukraine pledges Big interest in Australian Navy defence spending US nano RFP welcomes Aegis tests Why Vertical Lift Could INTERVIEW ‘Shock the World’ RUSSIA’S EXPORT PLANS EXPLAINED UK’S 40MM TURRET TAKES AIM EXCLUSIVE INSIGHT ON INDIA’S HYBRID POWER: A GREENER EXPORT HOPES NAVY NOW 1 :: Defence Industry Bulletin 1 Welcome 1 The Briefing Room 35 The Broader Picture 2 More Information 50 Land 10 Sea 19 Air 24 pring has finally arrived. to give us the latest. Also in the environment. He also interviews SFor those involved in the Air section, the Italian Air Force’s General Atomics about the future defence industry, there are hopes HH-101 CSAR helicopters reached for the Predator XP. Georg Mader that technologies will begin to initial operational capacity and we speaks exclusively to Russia’s bloom and that new windows of get insight on Romania’s deal for its ROSOBORONEXPORT at the opportunity will open. In this issue, first new fighter jets in September. Bahrain International Airshow Defence Industry Bulletin invites about its interests in the Middle you to stop and smell the flowers At sea, Defence Industry Bulletin East and interviews India’s ‘Tejas’ with fresh news, insight and reports on Italy’s Multipurpose programme-director about progress opinion on a number of important Patrol Ship (PPA) as General Electric of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). developments – including a special is picked to supply the gas turbines on green energy… while Fincantieri starts building the As always, we hope you learn Logistic Support Ship at its shipyard something useful. In The Broader Picture, Oliver in Castellammare di Stabia. We Austin reports on Egypt’s $3.7bn also have the latest as Lockheed French military loan and Ukraine’s Martin begins test and integration pledge to invest in its National of the Aegis combat system on the Guard. Meanwhile in the Land Royal Australian Navy’s air warfare section, Victor M.S. Barreira updates destroyer (AMD) and news of the us on the latest with Turkey’s Stingray as it replaces the U.S. Altay MBT project and reports Navy’s UCLASS on the new periscope system for the Brazilian Army’s M113BR APC. In The Briefing Room, our Andrew Elwell and Richard de Silva DIB has insight on the U.S. Army’s correspondent Rory Jackson is interest in the nano UAS market reporting from the first ever Abu and its budget for a new ultra-light Dhabi Aerospace and Aviation armoured vehicle. Week where he spoke to Motion Reality Inc. about its Dauntless The F-35 recently undertook its first system helping militaries and transatlantic flight from Italy and federal agencies train their troops we had Eugenio Po on the ground in an immersive and reactive Front cover image: V-280 concept art; courtesy of Bell Helicopter; This page: Graphic by kentoh/Shutterstock 1 :: Defence Industry Bulletin The Broader Picture Egypt approves $3.7bn French military loan Oliver Austin gypt’s Parliament has by Crédit Agricole for Comp-anies multi-mission frigate and four Eapproved a $3.7bn (€3.37bn) loan and Investment Bank, which will Gowind 2500 corvettes/light frigates from France to fund the acquisition provide the loan at 60 percent of (with 45 MM-40-3 Exocet missiles), of military equipment, primarily the total equipment value. Egypt with delivery due to begin in 2016 for the Air Force and Navy. The will pay the remainder of the bill and completion by the end of 2017. deal also provides provisions for outright for an estimated total the induction of French weapon of $6.36bn (€5.62bn). The loan is Demonstrating the strength of their systems in the coming years. reported to have been guaranteed partnership, both nations teamed by the Egyptian Ministry of Finance. up in March to undertake joint Under the terms and conditions, manoeuvres in the Mediterranean the defence ministry will As part of their efforts to increase as part of the Ramses 2016 Exercise. collaborate with French banks led internal security and continue their attack on jihadist positions, the Russia has also benefited from Egyptian Air Force has ordered 24 Egypt’s increased defence spending Egypt will pay Dassault Rafale multi-role fighters since 2013. After securing the along with advanced air-to-air and Mistral-Class platforms from the remainder of air-to-ground munitions. The first Paris (originally intended for sale three of these aircraft were in July to Russia), Cairo made a deal the bill outright 2015. with Moscow to purchase 46 Ka- 52K Russian-made naval attack for an estimated Aside to the acquisition of two helicopters, which are already Mistral-class aircraft carriers from compatible with the carriers. total of $6.36bn France in 2015, the Egyptian Navy has also ordered a DCNS FREMM Egypt has ordered 24 Dassault Rafale multi-role fighters. Image: Thor Jorgen Udvang Defence Industry Bulletin :: 2 The Broader Picture Ukraine honours National Guard with new investment pledge Oliver Austin kraine is planning to Guard of Ukraine (26 March), increase its defence commemorating the establishment Ucapabilities to fulfil the Kiev’s politicians of the service just two years prior requirements of both the National by President Petro Poroshenko. Guard and Armed Forces, including are considering Turchynov himself was the author the purchase of new equipment of the law that created the Guard, and the modernisation of existing a “revamp” of and personally signed the bill assets. twice, as head of the Verkhovna the government Rada (Supreme Council) and as the According to comments made by acting President. Oleksandr Turchynov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense with the At time of writing, Kiev’s politicians Council of Ukraine, and reported are considering a “revamp” of the by Ukrainian national media, possibility of government with the possibility investment must be made because of a new ruling coalition and “the threat from the aggressor a new ruling changes to the cabinet. The change does not become smaller. In order is said to be critically important to defend the country, we will coalition for reforming the economy and continue to enhance the defence avoiding the possibility of pro- capabilities, ensuring the needs of of our country, counteracting the Russian militants taking advantage the National Guard and the Armed internal enemy, terrorists and of the fiscal crisis. Forces in military equipment and saboteurs, as it was on August modern weapons.” 31, 2015, near the Parliament of Ukraine. We are proud of you the “The National Guard defends real knights and heroes of Ukraine.” Ukraine not only at the front, but also protects the lives and the Turchynov’s comments were peace of its citizens in all regions made on the Day of the National President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko during a visit to the training center of the National Guard of Ukraine in Novi Petrivtsi. Image: Shutterstock 3 :: Defence Industry Bulletin The Broader Picture The Hour of Power: Hybrid Technology for Security and Military Applications John Haynes ybrid is ‘here and now’ new technologies that have military Hybrid Power and Security technology that is being applications. Operations Hutilised by many transport sectors This is not just green energy and industries around the world. As the requirements grow for for the sake of it. ‘The Hour Of The professional and military 24/7 security in many ports and Power’ focuses on hybrid solutions sector is now recognising the waterways Unmanned Surface linked to viable business cases. potential of utilising hybrid power Vehicles (USV) will be considered For professional organisations and innovative propulsion systems for various roles and the drivers for the concept of running vessels for vessels in the sub IMO / sub 24 rapid technology development are with zero emissions at 10 knots metre (80 feet) sector. significant. As no crew changes are for one hour will shape decisions required USVs can remain at sea that lead to improvements of in- Certain maritime sectors are for days at a time. As diesel engines service systems and procurement potentially well suited to hybrid were not designed for ‘start – stop’ of next generation vessels. The diesel / electric systems. These operation, hybrid systems that overall objective is fuel saving and include ferries, harbour tugs, use stored energy will be a viable improved efficiency by all means. workboats and pilot boats that solution for USVs. At the start of have relatively consistent duty a mission batteries can be fully cycles. For military applications charged from shore power or the hybrid systems, including battery / Parallel systems mother vessel. During the mission electric with diesel, are relevant to batteries can receive their main patrol, interception, loitering and are more charge from a diesel generator. A autonomous vessel duties. secondary charge can be provided likely to win by solar power and in the near ‘The Hour Of Power’ concept future alternative sources of energy, enables vessels to run in and out initial market including wave action. of port for an hour on electric with battery power - then carry out their acceptance Sustainable sources of free energy open sea work on diesel power. can be applied to unmanned The aim of this innovative hybrid vessels when on extended duration solution is to enhance conventional because of a tasks. power and propulsion systems. Vessels can reduce emissions and perception of improve fuel consumption whilst Serial and Parallel Hybrid extending engine maintenance greater reliability Power Systems periods and engine life. The Hour Of Power can also be utilised to extend Submarines have utilised stored military capability. energy for many years. Diesel / For military applications hybrid electric systems have been used systems, including diesel / battery in large ships for many years but Green Energy and Military / electric, will give patrol vessels these are not hybrid systems.