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The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has

confirmed the selection of BAE Systems as preferred bidder to supply the Maritime Indirect Fire System (MIFS) for the Royal Navy’s (RN’s) next-generation Type 26 Global Combat Ship (GCS).

Subject to contract award, BAE Systems’ Land and Armaments Global Combat Systems business (teamed with its US-based sister Weapon Systems business) will provide the MIFS Integrated Gunnery System (IGS) to the Type 26 GCS programme; the full IGS includes the Mk 45 Mod 4 5in/62 calibre naval gun system along with an automated ammunition handling system, a gun fire control system, and qualified ammunition.

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DAVID DONALD

The Eurofighter consortium comes to DSEI having just landed an agreement from Kuwait to proceed with the acquisition of 28 Typhoon multi-role fighters, following a meeting in Rome between the Italian and Kuwaiti prime ministers. Italy has led the Kuwaiti campaign on behalf of the four-nation Eurofighter consortium (Airbus Defence and Space in Germany and Spain, Alenia Aermacchi in Italy and BAE Systems in the UK). The deal would be handled as a government-to-government transaction.

Reports suggest that Kuwaitis seeking 22 single-seat aircraftand six two-seaters. If thedeal is concluded the aircraftare most likely to be newlybuilt Tranche 3 machines, andcould be the first export aircraftwith the active ‘e-scan’ radarcurrently under development.

Any deal would also likelyinclude weaponry, and a trainingand support package.

Although the deal has yet to be finalised, Kuwait’s selection of Typhoon is a welcome boost to the Eurofighter consortium in the advanced fighter marketplace, particularly in the Middle East. In February this year the rival Dassault Rafale secured an order for Egypt, followed in April by a contract from Qatar. In the Middle East, Typhoon is already in service with Saudi Arabia and has been ordered by Oman. Eurofighter is hopeful of securing a follow-on Saudi order, and also has hopes for a sale to Bahrain.

In Kuwait the Typhoon has competed primarily against Rafale and the Boeing Super Hornet. It is possible that Kuwait may opt for a split buy, acquiring F/A-18E/F Super Hornets as a replacement for its current force of F/A-18C/Ds, in addition to the Typhoons.

continued from page 1''The Mk 45 is at the centre

of our MIFS solution and will provide the Royal Navy with a low-risk, low-cost, and highly effective automatic weapon system," said Joe Senftle, vice president and general manager of Weapon Systems at BAE Systems. ''It combines the benefits of a mature, reliable, and proven system with the capacity to deliver the full range of ammunition available today and in development."

BAE Systems was downselected for MIFS in early 2014 ahead of a rival bid from Babcock (teamed with OTO Melara of Italy). However, the MoD has only now publicly

acknowledged BAE Systems as the preferred bidder.

The Mk 45 gun is already inservice with the US Navy and 10other allied nations, with morethan 240 systems deliveredglobally. It is understood that theMk 45 Mod 4 mountings to besupplied to the MIFS programmewill be remanufactured andupgraded from existing Mk 45Mod 2 gun systems.

Entering service from 2023,the Type 26 GCS has beendesigned as a versatile, multi-mission warship capable ofundertaking a wide range ofroles from high-intensity warfareto humanitarian assistance,either operating independentlyor as part of a task group.

Typhoon scores in Kuwait

Nordkapp upgrade contractSagem has won a competition to supply a modernised navigation system for the Norwegian Coast Guard’s three Nordkapp-class offshore patrol vessels. Each vessel will be fitted with a SIGMA 40 laser gyro inertial navigation system.

The contract further consolidates Sagem’s 20-year partnership on navigation systems with Norway. The company’s SIGMA 40XP system was previously selected for the modernisation of the Royal Norwegian Navy’s six Ula-class submarines.

SIGMA 40 navigation systems are fitted on more than 500 surface naval vessels and 75 submarines.

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At the end of July, after more than a year of intense discussions, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), Germany’s leading builder of armoured vehicles, and French state-owned competitor Nexter Systems signed a deal to merge their operations, in what is the most spectacular tie-up in the European arms sector for a very long time.

The alliance is expected to be completed by the end of the year, with the creation of a new holding company, which is to be headquartered in the Netherlands. It will be owned in equal shares by KMW owner Wegmann, and GIAT Industries, which controls Nexter. Industrial production will stay with the operating companies and remain under domestic management, and the two CEOs have confirmed that the alliance will have no social consequence or impact, neither on employment nor on the collective agreements in place. First, however, Nexter needs to be privatised and this may delay the formation of the joint company.

The new European giant will have an annual turnover of €2 billion (USD2.27 billion), 6,000 employees, and a current order book worth some €9 billion. But more significant still is the much enhanced influence and, some would say, control of this highly competitive market sector. The merger is still to be sanctioned by the anti-trust authorities of both nations, which will come under increasing pressure from various interested parties to ensure a level playing field.

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There is no doubt that from an economic standpoint, the merger makes sense, but politically, the honeymoon for the two is unlikely to be a smooth affair.

The main concern voiced in Germany is that once the marriage is consummated, the tight regulation placed by the authorities on arms exports may be watered down to the level of the much more liberal and laissez-faire attitude of the French, who have shown few qualms in securing contracts with nations outside NATO and the European Union. Although the German minister for economic affairs and energy, Sigmar Gabriel, introduced tighter restrictions on arms exports when taking office in 2013, and the ministry has since stated that arms exports will not be affected by the merger, not everyone is convinced that the new company will not find a way to circumvent the onerous regulations. KMW CEO Frank Haun has urged the German and French governments to agree to joint export rules for the new entity, and much midnight oil will be burned over the next few months to find a solution acceptable to both.

As yet, there are no joint products on the assembly line, but this is expected to change. Haun told the French National Assembly defence committee in January that the alliance

would work over the next five years on a new main battle tank, which could replace the Leclerc (left) and Leopard 2 (right) models in the 2025-2030 timeframe. No definitive name has been assigned, but it could be Leopard 3, or some combination of Leopard and Leclerc. According to Haun, fully automated artillery, smart munitions and laser weapons could also be joint alliance projects of the future.

In the meantime, Nexter will upgrade 200 Leclerc tanks and 18 DCL (Dépanneur de Char Leclerc) heavy recovery vehicles under a €330 million contract awarded by the Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA) in March. The modernisation of the Leclerc MBTs forms part of the army’s Synergie du Contact Renforcé par la Polyvalence et l’Infovalorisation (SCORPION) programme, with the vehicles to be designated Leclerc R (Rénové) and DCL R. The modernised fleet will be re-delivered from 2020 and will extend the vehicles’ service life beyond 2040.

The next few years will show if the alliance works out as envisaged. French minister of economy, industry and digital affairs, Emmanuel Macron, has said that the bilateral agreement provides for five years of stability, but if this is seen to be illusory, both operating companies would be free to back out of the agreement.

A shared future Spinning offAlso in July, on the other side of the Atlantic, Lockheed Martin agreed to purchase Sikorsky Aircraft from United Technologies Corporation (UTC) for USD9 billion, but this is reduced to USD7.1 billion after taking into account tax benefits resulting from the transaction.

If approved, it will be LM’s largest acquisition since it bought Martin Marietta Corporation for about USD10 billion two decades ago. The deal would enhance Lockheed Martin’s leadership in the aerospace sector, adding another element to its predominantly defence-oriented portfolio.

It is expected that the company will preserve the long-established and highly regarded Sikorsky brand and operation but will align it under its Mission Systems and Training (MST) business segment. MST and Sikorsky currently partner on a number of helicopter programmes, including the VH-92 Presidential Helicopter, the Combat Rescue Helicopter, and the Naval MH-60. Sikorsky is partnered with Boeing on the SB-1 Defiant, while LM and Bell Helicopter are offering the V-280 Valor, both targeted to meet the US Army’s Joint Multi-Role (JMR) technology demonstration programme.

There would appear to be few political dimensions to the acquisition by LM of Sikorsky Aircraft, although the Pentagon, LM’s biggest customer, will keep a close eye on any deal, to ensure competition in the market is maintained.

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DAVID DONALD

Making its DSEI debut is the latest generation of the Saab Dynamics Carl-Gustaf 84mm shoulder-launched recoilless rifle/support weapon. The first generation of the weapon dates back to 1948, but through successive development remains as viable today as it was nearly 70 years ago, and is in service with more than 40 nations.

The Carl-Gustaf M4 is the latest iteration, first announced late last year. Significant weight savings have been achieved through the use of a titanium liner, carbonfibre casing and reduced-length Venturi section at the rear. Weight is down to 6.7kg from the 10kg of the M3 version, while overall length is reduced to 985mm from 1,065mm.

At the same time, the weapon has been improved ergonomically, and can be optionally fitted with red-dot or intelligent sights. Another option is a communications link between the sight and the ammunition to allow for the automatic setting of airburst options. The launcher can also be operated remotely. In previous versions, users were required to keep a written log

of shots fired up to the liner’s life of 1,000 rounds, but the M4 has an integral shot-counter. Another feature is a safety catch that allows the weapon to be carried with a grenade loaded.

Eleven types of round are available for the Carl-Gustaf M4, and are backwards-

Elbit Systems’ Skylark man-portable mini unmanned air system (UAS) is in service with more than 30 international customers. It is the standard battalion-level UAS for the Israeli Land Forces, and has tens of thousands of operational missions to its credit. Powered by an electric motor, the Skylark is typically used for short-range battlefield reconnaissance, counter insurgency and force protection missions, as well as perimeter security and border/coastline patrols.

Earlier this year, Elbit Systems (Stand S10-140) announced a new model of this proven ‘beyond the next hill’ reconnaissance system − the Skylark I-LEX. Drawing on experience gained by the company with its larger Hermes family of UAVs, the Skylark I-LEX introduces better air vehicle performance, enhanced

Skylark gets smarter

airworthiness and more safety features. New, higher-performance sensors have been integrated, and a secure, encrypted communication system is installed.

Improvements have been made to the ground control system (GCS) to allow the simultaneous operation of two Skylark I-LEX air vehicles at a range of up to 40km. The user-adaptable GCS also has an improved interface and advanced algorithms that allow the automatic tracking of fixed and moving targets and automatic motion detection, as well as providing highly accurate geo-registration for targeting.

To enhance the Skylark I-LEX’s operational flexibility, Elbit has created an advanced remote video terminal for it. This allows operators to control the UAS and its payload in a ‘fly-by-camera’ mode.

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Usually operated by a two-soldier team, the Carl-Gustaf M4 is lighter, shorter and smarter than its predecessor

compatible with older launchers. The latest round is the 300m range HEAT 655 CS, which is the first that offers

confined-space launch capability.

Development of further confined-space rounds is under way, along with more types of programmable ammunition. Five different

intelligent sights have already been qualified.

Saab Dynamics (Stand N2-230) also offers two disposable shoulder-launched weapon systems in the form of the AT4 multipurpose weapon and the NLAW anti-tank missile. Recent developments have seen two more confined-space versions being added to the AT4 range, the AT4CS HE high-explosive anti-armour round and the AT4CS ER extended-range anti-area weapon, the latter available with either impact or airburst fuzing. Together with the AT3CS AST anti-structure weapon, the HE and ER rounds have been procured by the French army as the Roquette NG system.

Meanwhile, Saab has increased the range of the direct attack/top-attack overflight NLAW weapon to 800m from 600m, through a software change that can be applied to existing weapons.

The company has also developed, but not yet qualified, a 1,000m version with some hardware changes incorporated.

Concentrated power is spot onRheinmetall Defence (Stand S2-266) is emphasising its expanding range of High Energy Laser (HEL) effectors for land- and sea-based defence, being promoted for the emerging threat from unmanned air systems, which are often very small, slow and fly at a low altitude, writes Christopher F Foss.

Being shown at DSEI are an Oerlikon Skyshield remote-controlled turret fitted with an integrated HEL effector, and a recently developed powerful 20kW standalone HEL effector for naval applications (above), which has already undergone sea trials. This is based on the naval MLG 27 lafette, which is normally armed with a 27mm Mauser cannon.

By using beam-superimposing technology, Rheinmetall has concentrated the power of single laser beams into one tiny spot, which, the company says, not only allows superimposition of multiple laser beams on a single gun platform, but also superimposition of multiple gun platforms.

The Oerlikon Skyshield has the standard 35mm cannon replaced by a 10kW fibre laser and beam-forming HEL unit, which has already taken part in the Live Laser Demonstration carried out in Switzerland. The HEL effector is one part of the Rheinmetall ground-based air defence system; the other is the Oerlikon Skyshield or Oerlikon Skyguard computerised fire control unit, which carries out target acquisition and weapon control and then hands over to the HEL to carry out the target engagement.

Rheinmetall Defence has already demonstrated a 5kW HEL on an M113 series tracked armoured personnel carrier, a 20kW system on a larger Boxer (8x8) Multi-Role Armoured Vehicle (MRAV) and a 50kW system in a container carried on an 8x8 cross-country truck.

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Charity begins at homeA unique photography exhibition has been put together by Clarion Events and Defence Photography Ltd, a specialist agency serving the global defence and security community.

On show will be the very best of the British Army’s photography, along with global shots from eight different armed forces. The photographs are being auctioned off, with the proceeds going to SSAFA, the leading UK service charity which for 130 years has offered lifelong support for those who are serving, and anyone who has ever served in the forces and their families. Silent bids can be placed at the SSAFA Stand N10-131.

DexShell (Stand N7-480) is inviting visitors to take part in the ‘DexShell Challenge’, which only takes 30 seconds to complete and will raise valuable funds for Help for Heroes, a cause close to its heart. There will be a ‘Forces Leaderboard’ to support your team and have a go.

DexShell products, all of which will be available for examination on its stand, include hats, gloves and socks, all proof against water, wind, mud, sand and dust. Its range of gloves also offers additional protection from injury with ToughShield and TechShield gloves including slash-resistant and fire-retardant technology.

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Nexter Systems (Stand S9-286) is showing in public for the first time at DSEI its latest Vehicule Blindé de Combat d’Infanterie (VBCI-2) (8x8) in the infantry fighting vehicle configuration (IFV), which has been developed by the company for the export market using internal research and development funding.

The VBCI-2 leverages from the 630 VBCIs (8x8) delivered to the French Army in two versions, with final deliveries made in 2014, as well as inputs from potential export customers.

Although externally similar to the VBCI, the new VBCI-2 has a host of improvements including a new all-welded aluminium hull design, which provides greater internal volume and a higher roof line. It also has a higher level of ballistic, mine and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) protection, a more powerful Scania diesel engine, uprated suspension and larger tyres for improved mobility. Gross vehicle weight depends on the modular armour package but is typically around 32 tonnes, which compares with

up to 29 tonnes for the current French Army VBCI. Steering is power-assisted on the front four wheels, and one of the many options is steering on the last roadwheel station, which is very useful when operating in a confined area. The VBCI-2 has a crew of three consisting of a commander, a gunner and a driver, and six dismounts. The latter are seated in the rear troop compartment three down each side on special blast-attenuating seats and can rapidly leave the vehicle via a larger power-operated ramp in the hull rear.

The VBCI-2 being unveiled at DSEI is fitted with the latest Nexter T40 two-person turret armed with a CTAI 40mm Case Telescoped Armament System (CTAS) and a roof-mounted Kongsberg remote weapon station (RWS) armed with a 7.62mm machine gun. To engage better-protected targets at longer ranges, a Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin or the future MBDA Missile Longue Portee (MLP) anti-tank guided weapon can be mounted externally on either side of the turret. Other weapon options are available.

Exports expected

Nexter Systems VBCI-2 in IFV configuration

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ROBIN HUGHES

The proliferation of battlefield sensors, and an increased ability by hostile actors across the threat spectrum in all theatres of operation to adapt broadband sensor data to a battle management system architecture, has spurred demand for advanced signature management solutions for operations in the urban environment.

With this in mind, signature management system house Saab Barracuda, part of the Saab Dynamics business area, has unveiled the latest configuration of its integrated Mobile Camouflage System (MCS), the Urban MCS, on which it has been working since the beginning of the year.

Shown for the first time at DSEI, a prototype version is displayed on the Saab Stand S2-230 integrated onto a 4x4 Iveco Light Multirole Vehicle in a Saab CBRN & Trackfire RWS

Remaining undetected for longer

configuration, but can be adapted for any vehicle or platform.

Barracuda’s MCS technology is essentially a tailor-made, multipurpose combat vest, optimised in colour, design and properties for all theatres, designed to enhance survivability, sustainability and the logistics of a vehicle or platform relative to a specific operational environment or requirement.

The system provides a stealth or masking capability in the visual, near-infrared, thermal infrared and broadband radar wavebands, including target acquisition sensors and smart ammunition. The Urban MCS can additionally be equipped with Barracuda’s HeaT Reduction system, which lowers the internal temperature of vehicle, thereby extending the endurance of its operator personnel and vehicle integrated electronic systems.

"Operations in the MOUT environment are becoming more commonplace," said marketing director, Niklas Ålund. "In this environment, where the average range for detection and engagement is so short, it is vital to have those extra fractions of a second where you remain undetected, particularly given the much higher threat posed by weapons at short range from a masked position than in open terrain."

Ålund noted that while the Urban configuration is a prototype system, all the materials and all the technologies in it are battle proven. "That means that this is not a prototype that we’ve made to see if it works; we know it works."

He disclosed that the Urban MCS will equip a number of variants of the UK’s future Scout Specialist Vehicle armoured fighting vehicle.

IN BRIEFHands-on life supportSOS Medical Group (formerly SOS Hyperlite) is displaying the full-scale prototype of its lightweight collapsible hyperbaric chamber on board the Royal Navy Type 23 frigate, HMS Iron Duke, throughout the show. The 42in double-lock chamber is designed to provide hands-on medical life support and treatment capabilities for decompression sickness, battlefield injuries and toxic gas exposures.

Combined visionDefence Vision Systems (Stand N7-464), a UK manufacturer of camera systems, is offering a tri-band system using two wavelength sensors, mounted behind a common objective lens, with the output provided as a blended image. The combination of SWIR and visible, used with a 1,550nm laser rangefinder, enables the war fighter to see the LRF spot on the target. The output can be selected as individual images or an enhanced blended image.

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a virtual air show of all Airbus DS products, from UAVs such as the Tanan through to large tanker/transport aircraft. The scenario includes the ability to select the load-out for a C295 transport and to explore inside the cabin.

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Airbus Defence and Space (Stand S2-310) has brought a new dimension to this year’s DSEI in the form of virtual reality (VR). The company’s stand is built around a series of bespoke VR cockpits that allow visitors to become immersed in a virtual world through the wearing of Oculus Rift headsets.

Airbus DS has a wide portfolio of products and services. While more traditional forms of presentation highlight individual product capabilities, the use of VR allows the company to explain how they can work symbiotically in

Experience a virtual world

different environments. Three separate virtual scenarios have been created to showcase some of Airbus DS’s important products.

In the first, a disaster relief operation, the participant

begins in an A400M airlifter transporting supplies into

a stricken area, before moving by vehicle to the NATO DCIS mobile

communications system that commands

and controls the complex

operation of troops responding to the emergency.

Mars is the destination in the second scenario, where viewers can ‘see’ the ExoMars rover automated vehicle in action, as well as explore its capabilities.

The third scenario comprises

A400M in virtual air show (above); disaster relief scenario (right)

Oculus Rift headset

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Driving diesel to military market


RICHARD SCOTT

What is claimed to be the first viable high-power diesel outboard engine for military users is being launched onto the global defence and security market at DSEI by UK-based Proteum Ltd, part of SC Group (Stand N9-360).

According to Proteum, the 200hp OXE Diesel outboard − manufactured by Swedish company CIMCO Marine − has the highest power density of any marine diesel and has the range and performance to operate in the extreme environments required by military operators.

NATO’s single fuel policy

to improve safety and interoperability is driving the transition to diesel power, as the use and storage of petrol aboard ships is increasingly prohibited by navies and other forces due to its volatility. Diesel engines offer advantages in terms of lower maintenance, longer service life, lower fuel consumption and lower volatility, allowing for safe storage on board ships and on land.

OXE Diesel uses a conventional automotive engine block adapted for marine use and, unlike most outboards, is mounted horizontally so as to improve reliability and reduce maintenance. OXE Diesel also incorporates a unique self-contained belt propulsor unit that eliminates the traditional high-maintenance bevel gears and transfer shafts by utilising the latest belt drive technology.

An OXE Diesel-powered Boomeranger rigid inflatable boat will give waterborne demonstrations of its capabilities at DSEI. An OXE Diesel engine will also be on static display on the Proteum/SC Group stand.

IN BRIEFLifting pointThe new ICE-LBG-SR super rotation load ring from RUD Chains (Stand S3-302) maintains the design parameters of its VLBG series, including the ability to rotate 360° in all directions under load. The double SR ball bearing allows turning and flipping at high working load limits without affecting the mounting bolt stability. The ICE-bolts are made of fine grain steel, which guarantees a high static and dynamic strength with the smallest bolt diameter. The ICE-LBG-SR is supplied in standard sizes M8 up to M30.

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ROBIN HUGHES

Roketsan (Stand N9-210) has completed another milestone in the development of its HISAR-A short-range air defence interceptor, with a series of trials to validate the performance of its indigenously developed autopilot and dual-pulse solid propellant rocket motor technologies.

The tests, conducted at the Aksaray test centre in June, included the launch of the autopilot-equipped Controlled Test Missile-1 (KTF-1), and Ballistic Test Missile-2 (BTF-2), which successfully demonstrated the first launch of a low-altitude air defence


missiles feature a high degree of commonality, including the same imaging infrared seeker, command and control and fire control systems (developed by Aselsan), the same high-explosive fragmentation warhead (developed by Tubitak Sage), and the same impact and proximity fuze.

Roketsan said both missiles, which are designed to engage fixed and rotary-wing threats, UAVs and cruise and air-to-surface missiles, are compatible with existing and future NATO systems, and offer significant integration and interoperability potential.

The trials were conducted under the auspices of the Turkish Land Forces Command, Undersecretariat for Defence Industries, along with Aselsan, which primes the HISAR programme. Aselsan is also offering HISAR-A and HISAR-O interceptors as part of its solution for Poland’s NAREW short-range air defence requirement.

interceptor with a dual-pulse rocket motor.

HISAR-A (which has a range of 15km at sea level) is intended to deliver the lower tier capability of Turkish Armed Forces’ HISAR Low and Medium Air Defence requirements, with the medium level delivered by the longer range (25km) HISAR-O. Both

Success for HISAR-A interceptor

Controlled Test Missile-1 (KTF-1) being

launched at the Aksaray test centre in June

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AmSafe Bridport Ltd (Stand N9-460) and NIMR Automotive LLC, the military vehicle manufacturer based in Abu Dhabi and a member of the Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC), have signed a

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co-operation agreement to offer the AmSafe Tarian RPG armour system on NIMR’s range of 4x4 and 6x6 military vehicles.

The agreement outlines plans for both companies to collaborate with the aim of

NIMR offering AmSafe’s RPG protection as an option on its vehicles and to market Tarian in territories where it already has a strong presence.

Tarian technology has been developed in response to requirements from military users for a lightweight, higher performance and more robust alternative to traditional, heavy, metal bar or slat armour RPG protection systems. The core element of the Tarian RPG defeat mechanism is an extremely strong textile net manufactured from high-tenacity fibres. Tarian nets are attached to vehicles using flexible mounts that enable the system to withstand harsh vehicle operating conditions without sustaining damage.

Tarian is being exhibited on

the JCB High Mobility Engineer Excavator (HMEE) on JCB’s Stand N6-270. JCB will be offering Tarian as an option across its fleet of military vehicles. Richard Beatson, general manager of JCB Defence, said: "JCB Government & Defence has supplied over 4,000 machines to 57 military user nations since 1984. At DSEI, we will be showcasing the latest upgrades to our HMEE, including our choice of the Tarian RPG armour protection system for its light weight, durability and versatility. Recent deployments on operations in high threat environments have seen the HMEE’s performance rated as ‘outstanding’ and the addition of the new protection system will increase the appeal of the HMEE globally."

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RICHARD SCOTT

France’s SeaOwl Group is showcasing its maritime training capabilities in the waterborne demonstration area daily here at DSEI 2015.

A service provider specialising in a wide range of asset management, training, security and manpower supply services for the maritime, defence and offshore energy sectors, SeaOwl Group offers outsourced training solutions intended to deliver assured operational capability at lower direct cost. To achieve this, the company provides accredited personnel and assets to facilitate training

SeaOwl takes to the wexercises; it currently provides such a service to the French Navy through the ‘Plastron’ contract.

SeaOwl’s multi-task training vessel, VN Partisan, will be present at DSEI 2015, and will participate in a number of demonstrations with the Royal Marines in the waterborne area.

A 79m former platform support vessel fitted with a flight deck, an aviation control room and a close combat module for commando training missions, VN Partisan can facilitate a range of training serials. These include: operational sea training for surface ships, submarines, naval aviation and auxiliaries;

helicopter pilot qualification; training for boarding operations replication of asymmetric threats using high-speed

Sonar rangeCanada’s Nautel C-Tech (Stand N4-152 – Atlantic Alliance of Aerospace and Defence Associations) is displaying its sonar systems portfolio, including naval echo sounder technology, and underwater acoustic transducers. Company staff will also be on hand to discuss other Nautel C-Tech products, such as hull-mounted and variable depth sonar products.

C-Tech, based in Cornwall, Ontario, was formed in 1969 and has developed a global customer base. In 2014, it was acquired by Nautel Ltd, a Canadian company based in Nova Scotia.

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boats; target operations; target recovery; seamanship training; and equipment trials/qualification.

Marine electronic equipment specialist Seatronics (Stand S9-496) is showcasing the versatile inspection-class Predator remotely operated vehicle (ROV).

The Predator, built in Scotland, is a 300m depth-rated ROV developed to meet the demanding operating environments for reliable underwater inspection, precise underwater navigation, identification and disruption/removal of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and other potential subsea hazards.

Predator uses the latest

SeeByte CoPilot control software. This allows a pilot to fly the vehicle by on-screen mouse clicks, returning to previously marked targets, and running predefined survey paths. This feature enables

much greater efficiencies and accuracies in any UXO

or potentially hazardous operations.

In addition, all vehicle functions are monitored by high capability diagnostic

electronics, which will identify fault sectors that may

be problematic, without loss of control to the vehicle.

Seatronics is making its debut at this year’s DSEI. Although experienced in the field of offshore survey and construction support operations, the company is now looking to enter the inshore underwater security and UXO market.

Predator prowls the deepAt DSEI, VN Partisan will

take part in the waterborne demonstrations, acting

as a rogue vessel in a rapid boarding exercise

undertaken with the Royal Marines

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RICHARD SCOTT

Rolls-Royce is to supply MT30 gas turbine packages for the first three Type 26 Global Combat Ships for the Royal Navy (RN) under a contract awarded by prime contractor BAE Systems. The first engine for the Type 26 programme is due for delivery in late 2016.

Rolls-Royce had previously been working under a Design Development Agreement (DDA) and has also signed DDAs with BAE Systems for steering gear, stabilising fins and mission bay handling equipment.

Derived from Rolls-Royce Trent aero engine technology, and building on more than 45 million hours of operating experience and ultra-high reliability, the 36-40MW-rated MT30 is claimed to be the world’s most power dense marine gas turbine. In 2013

Communications group Rohde & Schwarz (R&S, Stand S2-268) has been contracted by BAE Systems to supply the integrated communications system (ICS) for the Royal Navy’s next-generation Type 26 Global Combat Ship.

it was selected as part of the Combined Diesel Electric or Gas (CODLOG) machinery arrangement that will power

Gas turbine boost for GCS

the Type 26. A single engine will feature as part of the CODLOG arrangement, which also includes four MTU 20V

4000 series diesel generators.The MT30 is already in service

on board the US Navy’s Freedomvariant Littoral Combat Ship.

Covering both internal and external communications for the Type 26, the new ICS interconnects onboard voice terminals, as well as all other subsystems, for internal and external communications via a uniform IP network. The core component is the R&S NAVICS, a new IP-based switching

system said to have a unique security concept.

An innovative feature of the ICS is the extensive use of ruggedised, off-the-shelf IT technology, with accredited security provided by R&S. As a result, the number of voice terminals is reduced and state-of-the-art ATEX smartphones

employed within security-critical environments.

External communicationsfor the Type 26 ICS will behandled by VHF/UHF and HFtransceivers from the R&S M3SRfamily (Series 4400 and Series4100). The radio equipment willprovide secure and advancedhigh-speed data transmission.

IT innovation

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New class of military workboats


RICHARD SCOTT

UK-based CTruk (Stand S8-298) is utilising its extensive experience in building for the offshore wind support market to develop a series of workboats tailored for the military market.

CTruk has already manufactured nearly 30 composite-built windfarm service vessels, extending up to 22m in length and featuring a patented flexible ‘pod’ system that enables the deckhouse configuration to be changed in around eight hours. This allows passenger or other specialist pods to be fitted, or the deckhouse moved to free up additional deck space.

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The Arctic 25 hypothermia protective suit of US company White Glacier (Stand S10-186) can be tried out at DSEI, where visitors can immerse themselves in an incredible ice-water tank exhibition. The suit is said to be setting new standards when it comes to maritime safety and hypothermia protection.

Through a patented combination of non-neoprene cutting-edge materials, the Arctic 25 protects survivors from freezing temperatures, dangerously cold water, frigid Arctic

wind, and the effects of hypothermia for more than 25 hours without the need for constant manual adjustment or inflation. "We are here to educate the public about the dangers of hypothermia and

we take pride in our suit, the only product of its kind

and one that will save the lives of many," said

CEO Diego Jacobson.The new

product, which meets and exceeds the requirements for immersion suits of SOLAS, LSA, MSC 81(70), and IMO,

is now available for pre-order, with deliveries due to start in the first quarter of 2016.

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CTruk has built a prototype vessel for the military sector in the shape of its 11m Twin Hulled Offshore Raider (THOR) demonstrator craft (above). THOR can be configured for troop transport and assault, fire support, and riverine and coastal patrol; design variants extend from 11m to 19m.

The catamaran hull of THOR

will be used as the basis for thenew CTruk military workboatline. Built from advancedcomposite materials, to givea strong and robust structureplus reduced overall vesselweight, the workboat designsare baselined with waterjetpropulsors (although otherpropulsion options are available).

CTruk chief executive Andy

White believes the flexible pod concept will be popular with military workboat users who are seeking to get the maximum utilisation out of their craft. The catamaran hullform will also increase the amount of usable deck space.

"Like most users, military customers are looking to get the most value for money out of their investment," he told the DSEI Daily. "It is no longer economically viable to procure a platform to fulfil one task and our workboats can be reconfigured to serve as a survey vessel on one mission and then be refitted overnight to work as a dive boat the following day."

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CHRISTOPHER F FOSS

CTAI, a joint venture between Nexter Systems of France and the UK’s BAE Systems (Stand S3-100), has now started production of its 40mm Case Telescoped Cannon (CTC), with first production weapons to be completed in the third quarter of 2016.

Earlier this year the company was awarded a €193 million contract by the UK Ministry of Defence, covering the supply of 515 40mm CTCs over a five-year period. The MoD is to supply the 40mm CTC as government furnished equipment (GFE) with the two-person turret developed by Lockheed Martin UK for installation on the General Dynamics UK Scout – Specialist Vehicle (Scout − SV), and with a different Lockheed Martin UK turret for installation as part of the Warrior Capability

Sustainment Programme (WCSP).

The CTC includes the 40mm cannon (CT40), as well

as the recoil system, firing pin,

muzzle brake, weapon motor and introductor assembly.

The weapon and its initial two natures of ammunition were qualified by France and the UK under a joint programme in mid-2014. These were armour-piercing fin-stabilised discarding sabot − tracer (APFSDS-T) and target practice-tracer (TP-T). Now undergoing qualification are the General Purpose Round − Point

Detonating (GPR-PD)

and the General Purpose

Round − Air Burst.Under current plans, the

British Army is due to take delivery of 245 Scouts, and a total of 380 Warriors will be upgraded under the WCSP, but not all of these will have

the new turret armed with the 40mm CTC, as some versions have a machine gun turret.

The French Army has adopted a different approach and is to purchase the complete weapon system, which is referred to as the Case Telescoped Armament System (CTAS), incorporating the ammunition handling system,

cannon electronics,

IN BRIEFOne-stop packagingTurkish company Makel (Stand N8-231) is introducing Suprobox transportation and storage cases, manufactured as a solid uniform structure, making them extra resistant to impact and vibration. They are UV-resistant and specifically designed to function in extreme temperatures and under solar load. A special silicone seal makes them waterproof and resilient to humidity, salt, sand and dust. Cases are corrosion- and mould-resistant, offering protection against contamination from solvents and chemical agents, and are rated IP67 according to EN60529 TS 3303.

Fit for purposeMagnum (Stand N6-380) is displaying its new range of Cold Wet Weather Boots, Desert Combat High Liability Boots, Combat High Liability Boots, Patrol Boots and Jungle Boots. As the supplier of UK MoD training shoes, Magnum will also show the latest tactical lightweight training products.

CTC production begins

Artist’s impression of

40mm CTAS with a family of ammunition

gun mount and gun drives. This will be installed in the Engin Blindé de Reconnaissance et de Combat (EBRC) Jaguar (6x6) reconnaissance vehicle, with a total of 248 due to be delivered from 2020.

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New SwSurveillance radar for SingaporeThe first NS100 E/F-band dual-axis multibeam surveillance radar for Singapore’s Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) programme has completed Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at Thales Nederland’s Hengelo facility in the east of the Netherlands.

NS100 combines an electronically stabilised, mechanically rotating antenna with an active electronically scanned array able to generate beams simultaneously in both elevation and azimuth. The system draws on technology previously proven in Thales Nederland’s SMART-S Mk 2 and the SMILE/Sea Master 400 E/F-band radars, and shares a common SR3D platform architecture.

Thales Nederland secured its launch customer for NS100 in early 2013. Although the company did not name its client, export licensing documentation subsequently revealed Singapore as the purchaser of eight NS100 systems, matching exactly the number of 80m LMVs being built by ST Marine for the Republic of Singapore Navy. The Singapore Ministry of Defence officially confirmed selection of NS100 in early July this year coincident with the launch of the first-of-class RSS Independence.

The FAT − which comprises a series of tests to demonstrate that the system complies with the requirement set by the customer − was completed at Hengelo in August. Prior to the formal FAT, the NS100 was extensively tested against both targets of opportunity and controlled air targets.

Following delivery to Singapore, this first NS100 radar will be installed on board Independence in October this year ahead of sea trials.


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BAE Systems Hägglunds (Stand S3-110) is launching the latest in its BvS 10 family of all-terrain tracked vehicles at DSEI 2015 − the BvS 10 Beowulf. It is aimed as a potential replacement of the older Bv 206 unarmoured vehicles, of which the company has sold more than 11,000 to some 40 countries − most of which are still in service.

According to the company, one early potential customer is the UK Royal Marines, which operates a fleet of older Bv 206 all-terrain vehicles for a variety of battlefield roles. About 230 new vehicles are required.

The latest BvS 10 Beowulf uses the same chassis and running gear as the combat-proven BvS 10, already deployed by France, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK (known as the Viking), of which the current production model is the BvS 10 Mk II. It is fitted with an unarmoured front unit to which a variety of special-to-role rear units can be attached.

As Beowulf is fitted with a lightweight unarmoured body, it has a greater payload than the fully protected version of the BvS 10 Mk II, as well as having increased crew comfort and visibility and reduced through-life operating and support costs.

It has a baseline weight of 8 tonnes and a maximum gross vehicle weight of 15 tonnes. The front unit has a load capacity

of 3 tonnes, while the rear unit has a capacity of up to 8 tonnes, which is three times more than the Bv 206, which was designed more than 40 years ago.

The vehicle is powered by a Cummins 6.7 litre in-line diesel engine developing 285hp coupled to an Allison six-speed transmission, which gives a maximum road speed of 70km/h. It is fully amphibious, being propelled by its rubber band tracks at a maximum speed of 4km/h.

Although designed mainly for the military market, BAE Systems Hägglunds sees a significant potential civil market for the BvS 10 Beowulf, where a high level of cross-country mobility and payload is required, such as in emergency and humanitarian applications.

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CHRISTOPHER F FOSS

US manufacturer Orbital ATK (Stand S2-266) is ramping up production of its M1156 Precision Guidance Kit (PGK) for 155mm towed and self-propelled artillery systems, having produced more than 12,000 PGK for the US Army and Marine Corps. This quantity includes both PGK for 155mm artillery and for the US Army’s 120mm smoothbore mortar.

The first export customers, Australia and Canada, will take delivery of their M1156 PGK with the M777mm lightweight towed artillery systems later this year.

Orbital ATK's M1156 PGK features a GPS-based, fixed-canard guidance and control approach with gun-hardened electronics and a self-generated

power supply, which requires no battery. It is a direct replacement for the standard deep-well nose-mounted artillery fuze in 155mm high explosive projectiles and performs in-flight corrections to provide a step change in

accuracy and reduced collateral damage. In addition, it has a fail-safe option that prevents a PGK artillery round from detonating if it does not get close enough to the target.

In March 2015, Orbital ATK received a USD120 million first

Projected precision option contract that called for the production, lot acceptance testing and delivery of PGK to home and export customers. Production is scheduled to start early in 2016, with deliveries under the first option due to be completed early in 2018.

In June 2015, the company announced that during its first production lot acceptance testing, the PGK demonstrated median accuracy of less than 10m with a reliability of 97 per cent, when 42 155mm projectiles fitted with the PGK were fired from the 155mm/39 calibre M109A6 Paladin self-propelled artillery system. It has already been successfully fired from other 155mm artillery systems, including the PzH 2000 (52 cal), AS90 (39 cal) and Archer (52 cal).

RICHARD SCOTT

Israeli electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) house Controp (Stand N2-360) is debuting its iSea family of maritime surveillance payloads.

Developed and ruggedised for the challenging maritime environment, the iSea range comprises seven different stabilised EO/IR payloads –

iSea-10U, 20U, 20, 30, 30HD, 40HD and 50HD – matched to specific short-, medium- and long-range surveillance applications across a range of maritime platforms.

Features include continuous IR zoom lens, gyro-stabilised gimbals and a range of multisensor options, such as thermal camera, TV, laser rangefinder and laser pointer.

According to Controp, iSea systems are suitable for installation on a variety of vessel types, including rigid inflatable boats, patrol craft, hovercraft, offshore patrol vessels, corvettes and frigates. They are also applicable to unmanned surface vessels.

Controp has recently won several contracts with NATO Special Forces for the iSea-10U and iSea-30HD maritime surveillance payloads.

Surveillance at sea

The M1156 PGK can be fitted to 155mm artillery projectiles to give a significant improvement in accuracy

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All-round visionThe most crucial challenges to military missions are not always the capabilities of the enemy but the limitations imposed on military equipment by unforgiving landscapes and environments.

The Enhanced Situational Awareness (ESA) camera system from DRS Technologies arms drivers of large combat vehicles with close to a 360° view of their surroundings, providing an unparalleled advantage in the interest of safety and mission success. ESA increases survivability, mobility, force protection and safety, to turn situational awareness into situational advantage.

By means of a unit known as a Driver’s Vision Enhancer Wide (DVE Wide), composed of

side-by-side thermal imaging modules to produce a seamless front view, dramatically improving the field of view.

DRS Technologies (Stand SG17) is also presenting its Mounted Family of Computing

three infrared cameras, it can provide a 107° by 30° visual field through the windshield, affording a clear view of the road ahead and the edges on both sides. Meanwhile, wheel-track displays with 40° by 30° fields of view from the sides of a vehicle allow drivers to determine the best way to manoeuvre in confined spaces and around obstacles.

A camera facing backwards allows a driver to safely reverse a vehicle and a commander to deploy troops confidently from the rear. DVE Wide is built with an advanced uncooled thermal imaging system. Sensors electronically ‘stitch’ together the images from the three

Systems (MFoCS), a modular computing system for military vehicles and weapons platforms, and the small and lightweight Polaris, a tactical radio frequency tuner aimed at unmanned aerial vehicles.

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Finmeccanica company Selex EShas been contracted to supplya new electronic warfare (EW)/defensive aids system (DAS)suite for eight Brazilian NavyLynx Mk 21A helicopters beingupgraded by sister Finmeccanicabusiness AgustaWestland.

The updated platform self-protection fit will comprise the new SAGE electronic support measures (ESM) system and a DAS controller − both supplied by Selex ES − plus a third-party countermeasures dispensing system.

AgustaWestland was last year awarded a contract worth more than USD160 million for the mid-life upgrade of eight Lynx Mk 21A helicopters serving with the Força Aeronaval

da Marinha do Brasil. The modernisation also includes replacement of the original Rolls-Royce Gem engines with the more powerful LHTEC CTS800-4N, a new ‘glass’ cockpit, and a new electrically powered rescue hoist.

Working under contract toAgustaWestland, Selex ES willsupply its SAGE digital ESMsystem. SAGE will providea wideband radar warningcapability (primarily aimedat platform protection) and anarrowband fine angle of arrivaland geo-location capability (to beused primarily for surveillance/intelligence collection). Theassociated DAS controllerwill cue a countermeasuresdispenser system.

According to Selex ES, the SAGE system for the Lynx Mk 21A upgrade will be suppliedwith a suite of EW operational support tools for mission data programming and replay. This will provide the Brazilian Navy with the ability to independently and responsively update the system library to recognise emergent radar threats.

Variants of SAGE have previously been selected for the Republic of Korea Navy’s Maritime Operational Helicopter programme, and for the Indonesian Air Force’s CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft upgrade. The SAGE ESM system has also been supplied to the UK Ministry of Defence for an undisclosed application.

Protection for Brazilian Lynx

IN BRIEFRobust connectivityNova Electric (Stand N5-160) has released the NGL series of rugged, pure sinewave DC-AC inverters. Of very light weight and high efficiency, the new inverters provide connectivity of three units for three phases, in 300W through 12,000W and 12V DC through 300V DC ranges. They are robust for use in harsh environments and can be further ruggedised against shock, vibration and humidity. The NGL series is available in US domestic and European voltages.

Rest on earUS firm David Clark Company (Stand N5-230) is presenting its DC PRO communication headsets featuring a ‘rest-on-ear’ design with a rugged, yet lightweight, alloy platform, available as passive and active noise attenuation models. They are said to be ideal for simulation and training, data vans, UAV control centres, and other communication applications in low-to-medium noise environments.

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also be able to see and obtain a location fix via GPS.

The unique project has already led to closer collaboration between the two companies. Trelleborg is supplying high-end seals for the LS3 and for the Boston Dynamics’ latest robot, a humanoid creature dubbed Petman, which will be used by the US Army to test chemical-protection clothing.

"We developed Petman from a clean sheet of paper to a walking robot in just eight months," said Raibert. On a lab treadmill, the company’s latest creation is up and running, heel to toe, just like a human does.

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions (Stand S3-265) develops, manufactures and supplies precision seals that are designed to withstand abuse, show minimal wear and will not leak under adverse conditions. Made from polytetrafluoroethylene-based sealing compounds, the seals operate reliably at temperatures ranging from -70°C to +260°C and remain functional even in a debris-filled environment at high speeds and pressures.

GÜNTER ENDRES

If you see a highly sophisticated robotic dog walk or run towards you, and hop over obstacles with surprising agility while carrying a payload of up to 50kg, it is in no small measure due to the durable, high-performance Trelleborg seals in the hydraulic actuators that power the legs of BigDog.

"Making a mechanical dog walk and run was an unusual project," admitted a spokesman for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, "since these types of seals are most commonly used for aircraft landing gear and industrial equipment."

BigDog, which moves like a living creature and senses its surroundings, has already been put through its paces in the Massachusetts countryside, and its second-generation successor LS3 (short for Legged Squad Support System), were developed and built by a small cutting-edge outfit called Boston Dynamics with funding from the Pentagon’s research arm, DARPA.

"About half the Earth’s landmass is inaccessible to

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wheeled and tracked vehicles," said Boston Dynamics’ founder, professor Marc Raibert, explaining the motivation behind the creation of BigDog, "but people and animals can go almost anywhere on foot."

LS3, which is in the testing phase, will be an upgraded version of BigDog, with greater

load-carrying capacity and a walking range of up to 20 miles before it needs to refuel. It will be able to obey simple commands from humans, such as ‘follow me’ or ‘wait’, which can be issued through a handheld device. While BigDog has sensors in its legs to feel the terrain, its successor will

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GÜNTER ENDRES

Carolina Unmanned Vehicles (CUV) (Stand N5-161), a woman-owned company focusing on small aerostats and UAVs, is showcasing a new version of its Small Tactical Multi-Payload Aerostat System (STMPAS).

STMPAS-II follows on from STMPAS-I, which was developed for the US Army Rapid Equipping Force, for ISR deployment to small tactical units in Afghanistan. The STMPAS blimp can fly at altitudes of 500-10,000ft for low-cost, long-term coverage for 24 hours a day for a week or more without requiring

With superior mobility, mission utility and adverse weather capability, including operation in high winds, all STMPAS equipment can fit into a single military trailer. Enhancements include launch directly from a box on the trailer top rather than from the ground, which improves the launch timeline, reduces problems with muddy or uneven ground, and allows movement of the system with the Helikite inflated atop the trailer. The Helirest air-inflated unit has been moved to the trailer top where it restrains and protects the Helikite during inflation and deflation and ground storage.

STMPAS is designed to support mobile or expeditionary operations, but may be employed in static missions, such as a force protection measure at a small forward operating base that cannot logistically support a larger aerostat system. It is aimed at mobile border security and post-disaster communications support, and is suitable for surveillance and communications relay.

The US Department of Commerce has approved the basic STMPAS equipment for export.

IN BRIEFStable connectionsThe UK's Pandect Precision Components (Stand N3-580)is showcasing its slip ring design and manufacturing abilities. Pandect offers a wide range of high-tech slip ring assemblies, from miniature to large diameter and customer-specific applications. Two new programmes in which Pandect is participating are the provision of slip ring assemblies for a vehicle sight, part of the FRES project, and slip rings for Rapid Ranger, a wheeled weapons platform.

Bigger and clearerHatteland Display (Stand S5-360) is anticipating future demand for higher-resolution displays to show more data on a single screen, with its new 32in and 55in screens with 4K (ultra-high definition) resolution and optional 40-point projected capacitive touchscreen. Typical applications include tactical planning station, electronic chart display and information systems and radar, chart, or similar.

maintenance or downtime. STMPAS-II, which was

developed with internal funding, can carry ISR and communications payloads attached under a small, specially designed tethered blimp, called a Helikite, and a trailer carrier that stores the Helikite and the required winch, sensors and helium tanks.

STMPAS-II retains the small crew size, high mobility, air transportability and logistics supportability of its predecessor. It is claimed to operate for weeks at a time at a fraction of the cost of comparable aircraft or unmanned air vehicles.

A buoyant force

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What better endorsementSAM J BASCH

One of the latest international ammunition manufacturers using the South African-developed handheld 40mm XRGL40 extended-range grenade launcher for development purposes is the UK’s Energetics Technology Limited (ETL). Having embarked on developing a range of 40mm medium-velocity grenades, ETL opted for the Rippel Effect Systems launcher.

In addition to the XRGL40, Rippel Effect (Stand N3-110) is also showing its electronically programmable multi-velocity GR40 sight, which allows the operator to choose between different ammunition types that can be fired with the XRGL40.

“"Medium-velocity grenades in 40x51mm calibre afford the operator the advantage of hitting a target accurately at 800m range, essential for our range of specialist payloads, which is what Rippel Effect’s XRGL40 was designed to achieve," said Dr Peter Jemmett of ETL. "Two years of development work on the medium-velocity grenade, extensively using the Rippel

Effect launcher, culminated in ETL securing an important contract with a European client."

Several other major ammunition manufacturers, notably Rheinmetall Denel Munition and the state-owned Indumil of Colombia, have entered into agreements with Rippel Effect to use its XRGL40 for the development of medium-velocity rounds. Atlantis Corporation of South Africa is certifying its extended-range low-velocity grenades with the XRGL40, while Diehl BGT Defence used the XRGL40 to qualify its 40x46mm NG extended-range ammunition.

"This is a clear endorsement of the capabilities and quality

XRGL40 launcher with GR40 multi-velocity sighting system

of our extended-range grenade launcher," said Dawid Fourie, business development executive. "The XRGL40 is now operational with the armed forces of 10 countries around the world, from southeast Asia through the Middle East to Latin America."

An important feature of the XRGL40 is its ability to fire both standard 40x46mm low-velocity and 40x51mm medium-velocity grenades, as well as the latest less-lethal ammunition from the same weapon without any reconfiguration. This makes it ideal for peacekeepers and law enforcement agencies, whose operations sometimes preclude the use of excessive force.

A market leader for embedded computing technology (ECT), Kontron (Stand S3-285) has completed the successful design and test of the industry’s highest-performance 3U VPX board, and has begun evaluation unit deliveries to key customers.

Based on the advanced eight-core version of the Intel Xeon-D processor architecture (Broadwell DE), the integrated Kontron VX3058 brings server-class computing capabilities to the battlefield with its dual 10Gb Ethernet, high-bandwidth PCI Express 3.0 and high-speed DDR4 memory. Ruggedised for harsh environments and optimised for size, weight, power and cost, the VX3058 is claimed to provide a breakthrough digital signal processing performance. Early

field test boards are available now.

High-class computing

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More oReport from the bushBeing in a remote location with almost no means of communicating could be a daunting experience, but not for South Africa’s PJ Aviation (Stand N3-110), which offers a rugged portable ground-to-air transceiver that is becoming popular around the world.

Collaborating with Walter Dittel Avionik in Germany, Peter How of PJ Aviation improved on the well-known KRT-2 VHF transceiver, resulting in the KRT2-TB2, said to be ideal for search

and rescue, disaster management and anti-poaching. "Most air forces and ATC centres would probably remember the yellow Walter Dittel transceivers that were exported widely," says How. "When the company stopped producing those models, Walter Dittel’s son built the KRT-2, which is Europe’s fastest selling VHF transceiver. Now we can expand this product.

"While there are several handheld VHF transceivers on the market, only a high-power portable will provide adequate range and battery endurance in applications such as temporary ATC, air show control, fire-fighting, oil rigs, personnel extraction, and other situations where VHF propagation is difficult."

About 50 per cent of the new KRT2-TB2 is manufactured in South Africa. It is lightweight yet constructed of high-strength corrosion-resistant alloys, making the outer shells and face resistant to denting and salt water corrosion. Its features include a full graphic LC-display that is clear in all light conditions, including bright sunlight; 8.33kHz and 25kHz channel spacing for future compatibility; and a ‘dual watch’ mode that allows monitoring of two different channels.

The South African Air Force was the first to accept the new units, followed by air forces and airports in several countries.


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The Patria Armoured Modular Vehicle XP (8x8) made its first

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appearance at DSEI in 2013, shortly after it was completed in the armoured personnel carrier (APC) configuration. Since

then, development and trials have continued at a rapid pace. By September 2015, Patria had completed one automotive test vehicle and two pre-production AMV XP vehicles, with well over 15,000km of trials clocked up in a wide range of terrain and environmental conditions in Finland and overseas, with the latter including hot weather trials in the Middle East. The XP in the designation means extra performance, extra payload and extra protection.

Patria (N6-160) is quoting a maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 32 tonnes, of which 15 tonnes is the payload, which

includes the crew, fuel, weapon system and the modular armour protection system. The company is also marketing an amphibious version which will have a GVW of 28 tonnes, which will be propelled in the water by two propellers at the rear.

The AMV XP has a host of improvements, including a greater internal volume, a more powerful diesel engine developing 450kW, larger tyres for improved mobility and a digital backbone, which will make it easier to integrate key subsystems such as battle management systems, remote weapon stations (RWSs) and cameras for situational awareness. It can be fitted with a wide range of weapon systems according to the end user’s operational requirements

− from RWSs armed with machine guns (MGs) up to a turret-mounted 105mm gun or Patria 120mm mortar system.

The vehicle being shown here is in the infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) configuration and fitted with the Italian Oto Melara HITFIST two-person turret armed with an Orbital ATK 30mm MK44 dual-feed cannon and a 7.62mm coaxial MG. Mounted either side of the turret is an anti-tank guided weapon such as the RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Spike.

Patria stressed to the DSEI Daily that the latest generation AMV XP will be marketed alongside its best-selling AMV, which has now been sold to Croatia, Finland, Poland, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden and the United Arab Emirates.

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Welsh aerospace business Air Covers Ltd (Stand S9-421), a designer and manufacturer of protective covers for the European, Middle East and African helicopter industry, has won a competitive tender from the Ministry of Defence to provide protective covers for the Royal Air Force’s Puma Mk2 helicopters.

The company has supported UK Apache, Merlin and Lynx helicopter fleets on operations since 2008. The upgraded Puma Mk2 will operate in some of the world’s harshest climates far from home. The contract, worth £75,000, is to be delivered in less than three months.

"This was a tough design challenge," said John Pattinson, managing director of Air Covers. "Military helicopters bristle with

antennas, cameras, hoists and sensors. Effective covers must fit like a skin in high winds, repel heat and sand in the desert and insulate in the Arctic. They have to be fast to fit and safe for the

aircraft. Although our processes require laser scanning, 3D modelling and CNC prototyping, it was probably our track record in Canada, Scandinavia and the Middle East that proved most

Protection for Puma

important when proposing a solution."

Air Covers also supplies offshore oil and gas fleets, search and rescue, private and corporate helicopters.

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Supacat (Stand N9-360) is unveiling its latest Light Reconnaissance Vehicle 400 Mk 2 at DSEI this year, which is aimed at emerging special forces requirements for a highly mobile vehicle that can be easily transported in the widely deployed Boeing CH-47 transport helicopter.

The original LRV 400 Mk 1 was shown here two years ago and was developed in partnership with Qt Services. As a result of potential customer feedback, the latest LRV 400 Mk 2 has been under development since early 2014, with the first examples already undergoing company trials. The first customer-ready trials vehicle will be completed

Helipad in a pack Once deployed, the helipad can be used as an operational base and can also be configured with two sleeping spaces.

The air-conditioning system for the first MRPS has been supplied by Danish company Dantherm, while the helipad lighting system has been provided by Metalite Aviation Lighting Systems of the UK.

FAUN Trackway’s Helicopter Landing Mat is a system of interlocking multigrade aluminium panels that can be rapidly laid where it is not practicable or feasible to install permanent infrastructure.

The MRPS expands the company’s aviation portfolio, which also includes the Rapid Runway Repair system, Aircraft Landing Mat and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Landing Mat.

transported by land, sea or air. It contains all the equipment and tools that are required to rapidly construct a 15m x 15m helipad for use by expeditionary, humanitarian and relief helicopters where no facilities exist. The container is fitted with air conditioning and power, as well as secure working and storage space.

FAUN Trackway (Stand S4-140) will be briefing potential customers on its latest innovation, a Multi-Role Packaging Solution (MRPS) for its range of proven expedient helipads. The first example of the MRPS is based on a standard 10ft International Standards Organization container, which can be

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Stealthy stalker

shortly after DSEI and development will be completed by mid-2016.

The latest vehicle is based on a Land Rover Discovery base automotive platform, which has been adapted by Supacat for the more demanding military

application. This enables the LRV 400 Mk 2 to be supported through the extensive Jaguar Land Rover global spares network.

The baseline LRV 400 Mk 2 is in a 4x4 configuration, but can be converted into a 6x6 model,

which provides the user with a significant increase in payload, capacity and operational range. It has a gross vehicle weight of 4,200kg, of which 1,700kg is payload, and a crew of three or four. Both left-hand drive and right-hand drive models will be marketed. The top road speed is being quoted as 160km/h, with a road range of up to 800km.

The vehicle is powered by a Land Rover 3-litre V6 turbo diesel engine that develops 256hp, coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission, and high and low permanent all-wheel drive with central differential locks. Cross-axle differential locks can be

supplied as an option. For a high level of cross-

country mobility, the LRV 400 Mk 2 is fitted with front and rear independent double-wishbone air suspension, which also offers variable ride height and lock-out bump stops.

Various lightweight armour, weapons and communications systems can be fitted. A typical weapon installation would be a 5.56mm or 7.62mm machine gun on a swivel mount alongside the driver and roll-over protection on which could be a ring-mounted .50 machine gun or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher.

According to Supacat, the LRV 400 Mk 2 fills a gap in its product range between its HMT Series (Jackal, Coyote and Extenda) and its quad bikes.

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Wilcox Industries of New Hampshire, USA (Stand N4-333) is showcasing its RAPTAR (rapid targeting and ranging module), a lightweight, integrated technology system that provides an infrared (IR) laser, visible laser, IR flood and laser rangefinder in a compact, rugged, all-weather package. Equipped with precision windage and elevation adjusters, the entire laser suite is controlled as one. It can be mounted to a wide range of weapon platforms.

RAPTAR-Lite offers both visible and IR aiming lasers and a variable-focus IR Illuminator, which are precisely controlled with adjustors for azimuth and elevation. The compact, all-weather package includes an 80-lumen SureFire flashlight to identify targets and threats and offers versatility of use in close-

quarter combat situations. RAPTAR-S offers all the

proven technology of the original RAPTAR system, and features an applied ballistic solver for precise accuracy at extremely long ranges, accounting for all major and minor trajectory variables. A ballistic calibration feature allows the user to ‘train’ the software to match a specific rifle based on observed impacts at long range.

RAPTAR devices are available in a high-power version for military application, as well as an eye-safe version using a low power for law enforcement and civilian use. All incorporate a laser safety key, which allows only a trained person to adjust the intensity of the laser up and down according to the operator’s level of training to prevent injury.

Hitting the mark

Estonian defence company Milrem (Stand N3-362) is presenting the prototype of its hybrid unmanned multimission tracked vehicle, which it says is the first of its kind in the world.

Developed to assist or take the place of humans in life-threatening situations, such as war, crisis situations, high-risk working environments, as well as in places that are difficult to access, its innovation lies in its track system, whose necessary components are all housed

internally, leaving the centre platform free for different applications. It will be made available for remote or autonomous operation.

Weighing only 750kg with a payload of 500kg, the unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) can be used as a remote

weapon station, remote observation and sensor vehicle, medical evacuation platform, while being able to traverse all terrain, from snow and ice to

swamps. "Most of the

unmanned systems created so far are designed to fulfil a single specific task, such as bomb disposal. Milrem's UGV concept is universal and will effectively supplement defence capabilities on a battalion level," said Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem. "Unmanned ground vehicles will be a big part of the modernisation of military

capabilities in the next five to 10 years," he added.

The UGV has been developed in co-operation with the Estonian Ministry Of Defence and the Estonian Defence Forces.

Milrem is also collaborating with universities and companies from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, including Tallinn University of Technology, University of Tartu, Estonian National Defence College and the Lithuanian Center for Physical Sciences and Technology.

Milrem is a member of the Estonian Defence Industry Association.

UGV for multiple missions

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Monitoring from afar


Xenics Infrared Solutions(Stand N3-627) is introducingthe third member of its high-resolution Xenics Core InfraredOEM product family here atDSEI. The Stirling-cooled XCO-640 MWIR (mid-wave IR) moduleis based on a new platformwith similar image processingfeatures to the high-resolutionOEM XSW-640 (short-wave IR)and XTM-640 (thermal imaging).

Designed for long-range monitoring in highly demanding perimeter control, law enforcement and homeland security applications, the XCO-640 is said to provide unprecedented stability and optical performance, offering a

rugged set-up with several 22x zoom lens options and different focal lengths.

The new XCO-640 imaging core integrates comprehensive

onboard image processing. LACE (local area contrast enhancement) reveals relevant details of a scene unnoticeable due to small temperature

differences and long-distance capturing. The LACE algorithm dynamically adjusts contrast variations in certain image areas by selectively enhancing bland areas while leaving high-contrast areas unchanged.

AGC (automatic gain control)enlarges contrast on a globalscale, allowing for manual orautomatic control of the sensor’soffset and/or gain parameters.NUC (non-uniformity correction)compensates, along with bad-pixel correction, offset and gainvariations for a good imageunder varying environmentalconditions. The XCO-640 corecan be operated with differentsensor types, based on eitherMCT or InSb detector materials,and offering up to 300Hz fullframe rate for tracking fast-moving objects.

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The aim is to retain the vehicle’s physical appearance and handling characteristics, while providing an impenetrable barrier between the occupants and would-be attackers.

The company claims itsarmouring is so inconspicuousthat it is hardly distinguishablefrom an unarmoured vehicleparked alongside. Only by

Many celebrities and otherhigh-profile figures would preferto drive a lightweight ‘urbanarmour’ motorcar that looksordinary – in other words, thatis not obviously bulletproof.

Armormax South Africa (Stand N3-110) is an expert in customising vehicles for this market, specialising in the armouring of luxury vehicles to level B4 (point-blank range with a high-powered handgun such as a .44 Magnum) or level B6 (high-powered rifle, for example, an AK-47 assault weapon).

According to Armormax’s managing director, Grant Anderson, no fewer than 42 heads of state now use its custom vehicles.


Not so obvious

A fully armoured luxury vehicle is almost indistinguishable from an ordinary model

opening the doors will one noticeleather-upholstered overlapscovering the gap where thebullet-resistant glass ends andthe internal armour begins. Thefuel tank is also protected.

"We pride ourselves onensuring that all the safetyfeatures of the vehicle, like theairbags, are retained," Andersonexplained. "We use as much ofour synthetic lightweight armouras possible, but where it isunavoidable to use ballistic steel,it is prepped, primed and paintedto avoid issues with rust andensure it blends cosmetically."

Armouring involves some compromises, however. Only the driver's window can be opened, for documents to be shown. A covert microphone allows for communication with someone outside the vehicle.

IN BRIEFSmart portable powerUK firm Denchi Power(Stand S4-355) has beendeveloping a 24V Li-on 6Tbattery product capable ofproviding engine start andsilent watch capability, withimprovements in performanceat cold temperature, life cycleand reduced weight of 25kg.Compared with lead acidbatteries, a set of two DenchiPower Li-ion 6T batteries willdeliver up to six times thesilent watch runtime at highdischarge rates at +20°C, upto 12 times at -20°C, and offera ten-fold life cycle. Key OEMsare evaluating preproductionLi-on 6T batteries.

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UK manufacturer Air-Seal Products (Stand N9-291) is promoting its tyre sealant, a water-based product containing aramid fibres, that seals punctures up to 30mm in diameter, stops rim and bead leaks and protects tyres from pressure losses.

The sealant works effectively as a standalone tyre management solution in a wide range of extreme conditions and has been used successfully during recent operations in the Middle East and other operational theatres.

It can be used in on- and off-road vehicles, on all-terrain vehicles such as the Supacat Jackal and the Yamaha Grizzly,

and on plant such as container handlers, improving operational reliability and reducing downtime.

A single treatment of thesealant should cost less thanthe full cost of a tyre repair, willoutlast the life of the tyre andwill even extend the usable lifeof that tyre.

Sealed for good

DSEI Daily editorialThe DSEI Daily is produced by IHS Jane's and prepared by the Show Daily Team.

Publisher: Lynne Raishbrook; Operations Manager: Simon Kay; Editor: Günter Endres; Deputy Editor: Christopher F Foss; Production Editor: Lynn Wright; Deputy Production Editor: Nicola Keeler; Senior Reporters: David Donald, Richard Scott, Robin Hughes and Sam Basch; Photographer: Patrick Allen; Online Editor: James Macinnes. Printed by MM Print Services Ltd.

Four editions of the DSEI Daily are being written and produced on site, where material for inclusion can be delivered by hand to office S3 off the main boulevard.

SAM J BASCH

Wiring done by the average DIY enthusiast in the home is plainly not good for the military automotive market. Which is why Techtronic Technology Solutions (TTS) (Stand N3-110) prides itself on its in-house design capabilities for international OEMs in the defence and rail markets.

An established South African electrical and electronic design and manufacturing company, Techtronic Technology Solutions specialises in the supply of electrical cables, wire harnesses, fire detection systems, electronic control and

distribution systems."Our products for the military

feature in vehicles used in the UK, Italy, Sweden, the USA, and UAE," said Ulrich Fischer, marketing manager. "Besides our custom-built harnesses and cables on show here, we are also highlighting our fire detection and suppression systems."

One of the company’s innovative designs is a vehicle power management distribution box to supply filtered and unfiltered power, which caters to external auxiliary power requirements for government furnished equipment. It also has load-shedding capabilities that automatically turn off non-essential loads in a pre-determined priority sequence to ensure essential power is maintained for the vehicle and external power.

Techtronic Technology Solutions is an ISO 9000-2008 accredited company, located at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.

Tying up loose ends

Neatly designed military vehicle harness

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SAM J BASCH

With the ever-growing population of drones of all sizes, there is equally a growing concern for the threat they pose. Three British companies − Blighter Surveillance Systems (Stand S4-154), Chess Dynamics (Stand S8-140) and Enterprise Control Systems (Stand S3-260) − have joined forces to develop the world’s first Anti-UAV Defence System (AUDS).

A fully featured production version of AUDS will be unveiled here at DSEI.

Graham Beall, managing director of Chess Dynamics, said: "It’s expected that unmanned aircraft systems [UAS] will be used increasingly for malicious purposes as they can carry cameras, weapons, toxic chemicals and explosives, and they are already being used for terrorism, espionage and smuggling purposes."

AUDS can detect a drone 8km away using electronic scanning radar, and track it by means of infrared and daylight cameras and specialist software before disrupting the flight using an inhibitor to block the radio signals that control it.

In government-sponsored counter-UAV trials, the system was shown to be capable of detecting and disrupting a

more than 200 flown sorties of group 1 UAVs. "Feedback from our own team and from customers was for a greater level of modularity to speed deployment and to minimise the need for multiperson set-up teams. This has now been implemented in the production version," he said.

AUDS can be operated from fixed locations and from mobile platforms to counter drones in remote or urban areas.

Knock out dronesvariety of fixed- and rotary-wing drones in under 15 seconds.

Using a newly installed optical disruptor, the AUDS operator can point at a drone for identification purposes and disrupt the automatic gain control settings in the drone’s camera system, which causes the drone operator to lose visibility.

"The use of the optical disruptor significantly impairs

the drone operator’s ability to control the craft and forms a key part of the spectrum of techniques used by AUDS to mitigate the malicious use of drones," said Colin Bullock, chief executive of Enterprise Control Systems.

Mark Radford, CEO of Blighter Surveillance Systems, added that in more than 150 hours of live testing in government-organised trials, the system has been very successful against

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A jump ahead

GÜNTER ENDRES

The Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II supersonic short take-off and vertical landing aircraft made aviation history in June, when it took off at the Naval Air Station (NAS) in Patuxent River, Maryland, from a WFEL ski jump, the first of its type to be built anywhere in the world.

This first ever launch from a ski jump marked the start of an initial testing phase to demonstrate the aircraft’s ability to take off and land safely, with the US-UK team continuing the trials over the summer before the first shipboard ski jump launch from HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Designed, developed and built by WFEL (Stand S4-160), a leader in the design and manufacture of tactical military bridges, the £2 million jump was the brainchild of engineer Greg Roney. It is a 250-ton land-based structure that replicates the runway of aircraft carriers operated by the British and Italian navies, both of which will be acquiring the F-35B.

WFEL chief executive Ian Wilson said: "We have a strong heritage in applying our specialised design and manufacturing skills to high-quality and technically challenging products. We made a strategic move to expand our engineering expertise with the ski jump after consultation with the US military, whom we’ve been working with since the 1980s."

Peter Wilson, test pilot and ski jump project lead, added: "Aircraft BF-04 performed well and I can’t wait until we’re conducting F-35 ski jumps from the deck of the Queen Elizabeth carrier. Until then, the de-risking that we’re able to achieve now during phase I of our ski jump testing will equip us with valuable data we’ll use to fuel our phase II efforts."

The F-35 Lightning II is a single-seat, single-engine, strike fighter that incorporates low-observable (stealth) technologies, defensive avionics, advanced sensor fusion, internal and external weapons, and an advanced prognostic maintenance capability.

Ammunition for elite forcesPrimetake (Stand N6-390), a UK manufacturer of specialist munitions, is launching two products within its Omega range of ammunition, including the 7.62mm x 51AP (armour piercing) and the 7.62mm x 51SB (subsonic) rounds.

The AP round utilises a REACH-compliant tungsten core to maximise its penetrative capability, successfully engaging 7mm rolled homogenous armour (Miilux protection 380), while also achieving penetration at inclined angles of up to 25°. Stealthy engagement without rifle crack, which can often compromise location of the sniper, is being offered by the new subsonic round.

Both rounds have been developed for use in high-quality bolt action sniper rifles. Target markets for the rounds are elite military, police and special forces units.

Primetake is also presenting the latest update of its counter-terror enhanced 9mm round, which provides no ‘over-penetration’ and reduces ricochet, making it of particular interest to those involved in sensitive counter-terror or close protection activities.

7.62mm x 51SB round (left) and 7.62mm x 51AP round

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Bioquell Defence (Stand S3-356) is introducing its mix and match concept, with a range of interchangeable CBRN and fresh air filtration units, filters and controls suitable for armoured vehicles and shelters, to provide life support for a crew of up to 17 personnel.

The product range includes a compact direct CBRN unit, a cyclonic CBRN unit that is ideal for desert environments and a shelter CBRN unit for rigid or tented structures.

Alongside its CBRN units, Bioquell’s fresh

Breathe easy with mix and match filters

air filters deal with fine dust particles, providing a comfortable working environment and protecting sensitive equipment from damage.

As well as providing protection during periods of conflict, the UK company also offers fully compatible options for training and peacetime operations. Its control options

include functions such as pressure monitoring, audible and visual alarms and system

indicators.

Long-range searchlight systems for military and non-military surveillance, reconnaissance, sniper suppression, border illumination, crowd control and search and rescue are provided by South African company Megaray (Stand N3-110) and are available for a personal demonstration at the show.

Megaray searchlights are able to illuminate at a range of 2.4-5km, made possible by a complex Galilean telescopic optical lens system producing

SAM J BASCH

Unlike cats, humans have poor vision in the dark, which puts combatants in the field at a disadvantage. CILAS of France (Stand N7-346) has developed the SLD 500LR long-range laser detector to help minimise this threat.

Based on the cat's eye effect, the system relies on an optical system, such as a scope, camera lens or weapon sight, to return some back-scattered energy when illuminated by a laser beam. In this manner, it can detect, locate and identify any kind of optical sight system up to 2,000m away in an urban

Like a cat in thor battlefield environment.

CILAS claims the system to be combat proven, having been used by the British Army and the US Marines, as well as police and security services in several undisclosed countries.

The system can be deployed on vehicles or mounted for standalone 360° surveillance on a 24-hour basis.

Equipped with an alarm, which is automatically triggered when the cat's eye effect is detected, the system does not require an operator to be on hand all the time.

Moreover, the SLD 500R can

a uniform collimated beam on the target. Models have been designed for use on several platforms, including armoured vehicles, large-calibre machine guns, tanks and vessel-mounted units. A popular vehicle-mounted unit is the MR2175 (inset).

Covert and semi-covert filters are available and all models have an 8Hz strobe mode as standard, which causes target disorientation and mental confusion.

Lighting up

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IN BRIEFExplosive expertiseDunarit of Bulgaria (Stand N3-434) specialises in the manufacture of waterproof detonating cord, antitank and antipersonnel mines, artillery and aviation munitions, antihail rockets for cloud seeding and industrial explosives for civil use. It also undertakes demilitarisation and disposal of surplus, expired and outdated munitions. Its laboratory offers testing facilities for radiographic, chemical, spectral, metallographic, physicochemical and mechanical analyses of materials and final products.

be commanded and controlled through fibre-optic link from 300m away or by radio. It can be programmed to survey selected zones only.

he dark

No expertise neededDesigned for defence, crisis management and industrial applications, the large Glidetech shelter from KT-Shelter (Stand N3-457) can be erected from the ground up by manpower without special expertise and without machinery or scaffolding. It is suitable for housing personnel and

equipment. The Glidetech's ease of construction makes it ideal for building in demanding terrain and places that are difficult to access by crane or other equipment.

The shelter has been tested in extreme weather conditions, in co-operation with the Finnish Defence Forces.

UK company Britannia 2000 (Stand S4-465) is offering visitors to the show a sneak preview of an addition to its Firefly thermal weapon sights family, the Firefly-30 (pictured), which will come on to the market in early 2016.

Firefly-30, using the latest generation FLIR Systems TAU-2 thermal camera, is a sight for short- to medium-range engagements, up to 300m, designed specifically for law enforcement and counter-terrorism units. Delivering a 24/7 all-weather capability,

it also has an indoor mode when entering darkened or smoky buildings, without the need to illuminate torches.

Britannia has also won a contract award to supply its Firefly-55 sight for a Far East VIP protection unit. Firefly-55 is an uncooled, long-wave infrared, thermal weapon sight for use on assault, designated marksman and sniper rifles.

Designed for day and night engagements without the need to remove the sight from the weapon, its image technology

also allows the operator to detect targets by

cutting through snow, dust, smoke,

fog, haze and other atmospheric obscurants.

It is extremely difficult to detect because it emits no visible light or RF energy.

Firefly buzzes in

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Advanced targeting

Man-machine interfacesAPEM, a UK-based global MMI (man-machine interface) specialist for more than 60 years, is showing ranges of robust military-grade switches including toggle, push button, rocker and E-Stops, and a wide range of sealed QRM-NV night-vision-compatible LED indicators with NVIS capabilities, which are compliant with MIL-STD-3009.

Manufactured with black chrome finish, high-temperature NVG filters, and IP67/epoxy sealing, QRM-NV indicators perform at high levels over a long life in rugged and harsh environments, offering a wide variety of indication options to fit any application. APEM’s portfolio also includes the Q-Series Panel Mount LED indicators, QS-Series Snap-In LED indicators, and QRM Rear-Mount LED indicators. All ranges are available sealed to IP67 and products can be released to CECC and MIL standards.

APEM’s switches, indicators, joysticks, grips and keypads are used throughout the defence industry and can be viewed on Stand S2-390.


DAVID DONALD

Lockheed Martin has introduced a new version of its EOTS (electro-optical targeting system) that is installed in the company’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The Advanced EOTS is similar in size and shape to the current EOTS, and is intended for inclusion in the JSF’s Block 4 upgrade.

EOTS was the first system to combine forward-looking infrared and infrared search and track functions, providing air-to-air and air-to-ground ranging capability. Advanced

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EOTS adds a wide range of enhancements, including short-wave infrared capability that offers better imaging through dust, haze and fog. Other improvements are high-definition television, an infrared marker and a higher resolution detector.

Advanced EOTS is a product of Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control business. A recent addition to the portfolio is Infirno, a turreted electro-optical system that has recently successfully completed performance reliability testing. While Lockheed Martin has many years of experience in electro-optical targeting systems such as the Sniper targeting pod, the

IN BRIEFWhite lightThe Portable Scene Light from US firm Streamlight (Stand N9-455) is extremely powerful, cordless and rechargeable, providing three illumination settings, the highest of which − 3,600 lumens − lasts for five hours. Its flood mode covers wide-open spaces, and the reflector focuses the beam on a specific task. It performs in all weathers, including in 5in of water. Streamlight is also presenting the TLR-1 HPL, whose 775-lumen rail light combines long-range capability with blinding white light.

Target Sight System for the Bell AH-1Z Cobra and the M-TADS/PNVS for the AH-64 Apache,

until Infirno was announced last year it had not offered a turreted package.

Housed in a highly stabilised

15in ball, Infirno

can be

used for airborne, maritime or ground-based applications. The turret contains nine plug-and-play components that allow it to be tailored to specific requirements, and to enable it to meet evolving technologies.

The Infirno turret can be employed for surveillance and targeting for

missiles such as Hellfire

Advanced EOTS has been designed to peer through the low-drag, low-RCS window of the F-35 JSF

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Israeli smart aerial loitering munitions house UVision (Stand S8-270) is using DSEI 2015 to display the capabilities of its HERO family of loitering weapon systems − including a first showing on a naval platform launcher (NPL).

The HERO family comprises six systems − HERO 30, 70, 120, 250, 400 and 900 − designed for various missions at different ranges (from 5km short-range tactical strikes up to 40km long-range strategic operations).

In addition, HERO systems can be provided in an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance configuration, enabling their use as a means for gathering intelligence, or as a precision effector.

Characterised by extremely low noise and a minimal thermal signature, HERO systems integrate highly advanced stabilised electro-optical sensor packages.

According to UVision, HERO vehicles perform high-speed transit flight and low-speed loiter so as to be able to deliver pinpoint strikes at the time and place of the operator’s choosing.

RICHARD SCOTT

A new generation of miniaturised sonobuoys sized for delivery from unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) is being developed by Ultra Electronics Sonar Systems (Stand S2-380).

Autonomous vehicles willplay an increasing role in thefuture maritime battlespaceas navies look to embracenetwork-enabled conceptsusing remote offboard systems.Anti-submarine warfare isone example, with UAVs,unmanned surface vehiclesand autonomous underwatervehicles all offering the potentialto serve as payload carriers andsensor nodes. In particular, long-endurance UAVs present newoptions for sonobuoy deliveryat range to support wide area

Sonobuoys shrink for

sonobuoys have a significant impact on UAV payload and radius. To overcome this, Ultra has worked with the UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and industry

underwater surveillance basedon multistatic active processingindependently of maritimepatrol assets.

However, the size and weight of current generation

partners to explore the potential for Sonobuoy System Miniaturisation.

Phase 1 of the Sonobuoy System Miniaturisation project involved system-level studies to quantify the effects on performance, and examine integration with UAV platforms. This stage resulted in the development of a series of high-level design options for miniaturised sonobuoys and associated UAV payload pods.

During Phase 2, Ultra hasde-risked key technologies andbuilt hardware prototypes fordemonstration. The outcome ofthis work has been to maturedesigns for a new generation

A line-up o

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of ‘G-size’ active buoys and ‘F-size’ passive buoys, which are half and one-third respectively of the standard NATO ‘A-size’ buoy usually carried on large maritime patrol aircraft. Phase 3 will fully demonstrate Sonobuoy System Miniaturisation technology and capability.

Under a separate Dstl study package, Ultra has demonstrated the deployment, operation and recovery of a tethered ‘dipping sonobuoy’ from a novel USV platform powered by diesel, wind and solar energy. This demonstration was based on a ruggedised A-size CAMBS active buoy, but the concept

or UAVs

The HERO family can prosecute targets in urban areas or remote locations, with low collateral damage. In cases where an attack is aborted, the HERO munition can be retargeted.

is adaptable for use with the G-size and F-size source and receiver buoy concepts emerging from the Sonobuoy System Miniaturisation project.

"The next generation of miniaturised sonobuoys is drawing on the success of the current SSQ 955 HIDAR and SSQ 906 LOFAR sonobuoy designs," Jonathan Cooke, marketing manager for Ultra Electronics’ underwater warfare segment, told the DSEI Daily. "With this, and our substantial body of design knowledge in traditional and multistatic active sonar, we continue to shrink sonobuoy size and weight even further.

"This reduction in size and weight allows for increased capability on both manned and unmanned platforms, as well as expanding mission duration."

p of HEROs The NPL is on display for the first time, demonstrating the utility of HERO in the maritime environment. In addition to the NPL, UVision will also exhibit a vehicle platform launcher demonstrating the integration of the HERO 30 variant with land platforms.

"We have invested significant resources in the development of solutions for the integration of our loitering systems with manned and unmanned platforms," said Yair Dubester, UVision’s president and CEO. "This capability can have a crucial impact on the operational independence of soldiers on the battlefield, and their ability to respond quickly, effectively, and in real time against the threats surrounding them."

He added: "Our systems have already gained a number of first-tier customers, with additional customers currently evaluating them."

Connectors go miniatureAddressing the increasing importance of miniaturisation, ultra-resistance and fibre optics in military and security technology, St-Prex, Switzerland-based Fischer Connectors (Stand S4-120) unveiled a series of connector solutions at DSEI, including a quick-release 24-pin socket version of the MiniMax series of miniature high-performance rugged connectors.

MiniMax connectors are used for applications where density, signal and power, and size are key determinants, such as handheld and body-worn applications, unmanned land- and air-based vehicles, and high-definition multimedia interface products. The combination of power and signal contacts enables multiple cables to be replaced with one solution. MiniMax now comes as a standalone connector or a pre-cabled solution, in 19- and 24-pin socket configurations. Signal contact options include two advanced contacts for USB power connections and three latching systems: push-pull, screw lock and quick release.

Fischer is also showing its UltiMate Series connector technology − a compact, rugged and lightweight solution offering advanced shock, vibration and corrosion resistance. With 360° EMC shielding and IP68/IP69 or hermetic sealing, the connectors can be used in all weather conditions and extreme temperatures.

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Force to be reckoned with


Three models of a new kind of fast patrol vehicle are being shown by the CS-Force Company (Stand N9-164). Military and security missions, border and coastguard patrol, disaster relief transportation, and mountain rescue are just a few roles the UK manufacturer is targeting with its lightweight and air-transportable, versatile and high-performance platforms with all-terrain capability.

Based upon the Polaris RZR 1000, among the three prototypes on display is the Talos, a two/three-seat patrol vehicle, which as the original test specimen has undergone extreme testing and evaluation in all conditions and over many different terrains over a 24-month period. It is available to view in its ‘used state’ along with a record of its testing and preparation over the development period. Also present are two production models of the other variants, including the Balaur, a four/five-seat extended version

available in various production options with higher payload areas, and Hexing, a two-seat vehicle for extreme areas where wading through deep water is required and areas of extreme mud or similar environments are encountered. It will be available as a four-seat variant on special request.

An all-wheel drive system is available on demand, extending its usability still further. Its loading platforms can be quickly reconfigured from load bearing or casualty evacuation, to hardware mounting points, or even the addition of extended seating.

Top laden performance is in excess of 80mph and the vehicles are able to negotiate extreme terrains, with their climbing ability coupled with robust strengthened components. CS-Force says it is not unusual for these vehicles, at the hands of experienced drivers, to be able to jump 30m, as well as being capable of negotiating drop-offs unsustainable by heavier vehicles.

Talos has undergone extreme testing in all conditions and terrain

OPTIX JSC of Bulgaria (Stand S6-200) is showing its newest product, the all-weather NVA-10 clip-on device (above) that in combination with any rifle-scope converts a weapon into a fully functional night vision weapon system. The clip-on device incorporates mirror lens objective, which results in a reduction of the overall length, reduces the maximum weight, and performs with a field of view of 10°. Manual gain/

Night into day

brightness control is an option. It is applicable to a wide range of weapons, from assault rifles to the most precise long-range rifles, ensuring crisp and clear images during the night.

Also on display is the new LRF 905-500 (below), a compact laser rangefinder clip-on to the company’s thermal imaging scopes for the military and law enforcement sniper teams, with various features for ballistic corrections and reticle designs. The LRF 905-500 increases the chances of precision shooting by adding the distance factor, ensuring proper measurement on more than 500m and facilitating the snipers’ calculations on target acquisition.

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Czech concern ERA (Stand N8-322) is addressing the air defence and surveillance needs of military and security forces with its Vera-NG passive surveillance system designed for detection, location, identification and tracking of air, ground and naval targets. The system has been successfully deployed in Europe, Asia and the Americas, processing emissions

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from radars, jammers, IFF transponders, DME/TACAN interrogators, datalink and other communication, navigation and surveillance systems.

Vera-NG is a proven Passive ESM Tracker (PET) that utilises established Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA) multi-lateration techniques to localise, track and identify the broad range of emissions from low VHF up to

high Ku-band signal sources. This passive technology allows for virtually undetectable operation, as no signals are sent from the system. It provides long-term ELINT information and has no need for frequency allocations. Because it emits zero electromagnetic energy, Vera-NG offers a covert, electronic and physical, surveillance capability that is not vulnerable to anti-radar weapon systems, allowing armed forces to conduct long-term cross-border surveillance without alerting neighbouring states.

The system’s design is fully mobile and can easily be transported in general-purpose vehicles. It can be delivered in a ‘roll-on/roll-off’ configuration including a fully configured mobile command centre containing all the processing, analysis and observation equipment − thus ensuring rapid tactical deployment.

One of the most promising technologies that could alter the field of air surveillance is the Passive Coherent Location (PCL) system. For targets that do not emit signals, ERA’s next PCL system will track and classify targets using reflections of existing third-party emitters such as FM radio.

See without beingseen

A sensitive caseFirst-time exhibitor at DSEI, B&W International of Germany (Stand N2-365), which has its own production facility in Joaxing, China, is hoping to make further inroads into the military sector with its versatile outdoor cases, designed for sensitive portable items.

Its cases are not only watertight but also stackable, dustproof, crackproof and shock-resistant, to guarantee secure transport of highly sensitive equipment. The outdoor cases come in a range of sizes with pre-cut foam (SI), padded divider set (RPD, below), or blank interiors. All are rated to IP67 and tested to military specifications STANAG 4280 and STAN 81-41.

The company has increased its product range and continues to develop more models to satisfy customers in the military, but also in

sectors such as photo and video, automotive

and IT.

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of a rotorcraft system that could provide minehunting, hydrographic survey and airborne surveillance capability with the ability to operate from a frigate size ship.

The flying element of the CCD was carried out in three phases at Llanbedr Airfield in Wales in May this year using the SW-4 Solo optionally manned helicopter. Flight operations included demonstrating the operability of a RWUAS, pseudo-deck landings, and various mission capabilities.

Phase I operability demonstrations included launch and recovery, mission management, integration with the Outfit DNA(2) combat management system, and degraded operations.

Phase II included a series of pseudo-deck landings being made by the SW-4 Solo in automated mode onto a towed trailer that replicated the deck of a frigate; and Phase III included the demonstration of maritime security and littoral reconnaissance missions utilising the mission sensors to identify various targets of interest.

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Finmeccanica’sAgustaWestland helicopterbusiness (Stand S5-110) hasclosed out the UK Ministryof Defence’s Rotary WingUnmanned Aerial System(RWUAS) Capability ConceptDemonstration (CCD) contract.

Awarded in 2013, the RWUAS programme has been designed to inform Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy thinking as to future tactical maritime unmanned air systems.

AgustaWestland, as prime contractor, has led an industry team comprising Atlas Elektronik UK (bringing expertise in mine countermeasures), BAE Systems (surface ship combat management systems), Pelydryn (airborne hydrographic survey), and Finmeccanica’s own Selex ES business (surveillance sensors).

Under the capability study element of the RWUAS CCD, AgustaWestland investigated a range of rotorcraft size options that could deliver persistent maritime capability. The project also investigated the concept


During the demonstration, the SW-4 Solo helicopter was flown as a surrogate unmanned air system under automatic control from a ground station with a

safety pilot on board. The flying phase as a whole included 27 hours of demonstration flying, and 22 automatic simulated deck landings using the SW-4 Solo technology demonstrator.

Based on the proven PZL-Swidnik SW-4 light single-engine helicopter, the SW-4 Solo has been designed for both unmanned and piloted operations, providing users with maximum operational flexibility.

In its unmanned variant, the SW-4 is capable of performing a number of roles, including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, as well as cargo resupply; in its piloted configuration, the helicopter can undertake a number of activities, including transportation of personnel, surveillance and intervention.

Flying Solo

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The Visitor Portal can be accessed via www.dsei.co.uk/visitorportal

It’s important to be well organised attending DSEI as the scale of the event can catch visitors unawares.

The DSEI Visitor Portal is the essential online tool to plan YOUR time at the event, enabling you to shortlist exhibitors by country of operation and capabilities, as well as viewing the complete and most up to date content programmes.

The Visitor Portal features:

Important visitor informationThis will include frequently updated details for travelling to DSEI, including by train, air and road.

Seminars − full programmesKeep up to date with the

Today’s DSEI highlightsAdmiral Sir George Zambellas KCB DSC ADC DL FRAeS, First Sea Lord and Chief of Staff of the Royal Navy, will deliver a keynote address at 11.30 in the Naval TheatreMinisterial keynote address at 11.00 in the East TheatreThe Ebola Learning Exploitation conference starts at 10.00 in the ICC (East Entrance) Official Opening Night Reception, co-hosted with SSAFA, starting at 17.00

WHAT IS THE VISITOR PORTAL?

The Visitor Portal is a secured environment that can be accessed only by verified visitors. It will also allow visitors to network with exhibitors and arrange meetings during DSEI.

DSEI 2015’s Visitor Portal: access all the event information you need in one place

latest additions to the content programme;Shortlist the seminars you wish to attend and save them in your online diary;Find out about relevant associated events during DSEI.

Detailed exhibitor listResearch the exhibitors before the show − refine your search using their product/services, or countries they operate in. View complete exhibitor profiles, including brochures, videos and product information.

Meetings booking facilityNetwork before, during and after the event with exhibitors and request and accept meetings on your online diary.

DiaryUse the easy-to-manage diary of seminars and meetings

The OFFICIAL OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION is co-hosted with SSAFA − DSEI 2015’s appointed charity.

Held on Tuesday 15 September at the East Terrace and Garden Cafe;Themed along the lines of a Royal Garden Party with canapés and beverages, backed by an accompaniment of military bands;This Reception is by invitation only and will be attended by official delegations and a selected number of key stakeholders;All money raised during the Reception will be donated to charity.

SSAFA, originally founded in 1885 as the Soldiers, Sailors and Families Association, provides practical, emotional and financial support to serving members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families.

TODAY’S DEMONSTRATIONSWaterborne

Time Demonstration Location

09.00-11.00 Free time Marina10.30-11.00 Sea Fox HMS Hurworth12.00-12.30 Waterborne demonstration Marina and

Operation MARICAP Grandstand12.30-14.00 Free time Marina14.00-14.20 Sea Fox HMS Hurworth15.30-16.00 Waterborne demonstration Marina and

Operation MARICAP Grandstand

The exit to the Docks is located close to the Naval Theatre in the Naval Zone.

Medical

10.00-11.00 and 15.30-16.30 Point of Wounding to Rehabilitation

11.00-11.30 and 16.30-17.00 Ebola Virus Disease Treatment Unit (EVDTU) and Air Transport Isolator

The interactive Medical Demonstrations can be seen at the Defence Medical Services, Stands N8-177 and N8-271, in the Medical Innovation Zone.

during the open days of the event to make sure you make the most of your time.

Interactive floorplanNavigate your way around the exhibition halls of ExCeL − find the stands, theatres and facilities you are looking for.

Concierge serviceBook accommodation and travel arrangements and make restaurant reservations through Zibrant, DSEI’s official concierge service.

Meet the supply chainThis facility will assist prime contractors and SMEs to connect with each other at the event.

DSEI 2015’s TIP OF THE DAY

FOLLOW DSEI ON TWITTERStay right up to date with DSEI’s latest Twitter Feed via www.dsei.co.uk, follow @DSEI_event, and tweet using the official hashtag #DSEI

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Pavilion highlightsUKDSEI offers an important showcase for the UK’s world-leading defence sector, and this year ADS will welcome 120 companies in the UK Pavilion to meet domestic and international delegations, potential customers and suppliers.

The UK is the largest exporter of defence equipment and services in Europe and globally second only to the USA.

USAThe USA Pavilion at DSEI 2015 is larger than the past two editions − the Navy League of the United States is the lead supporting association.

With new initiatives for the event as a whole and a

VISITING SHIPSDSEI 2015 is pleased to welcome the following visiting ships:

Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS Iron DukeRoyal Navy River-class HMS TyneRoyal Navy Hunter-class MCMV HMS HurworthRoyal Canadian Navy Halifax Class HMCS WinnipegBelgian Navy Costal Patrol Vessel BNS CastorGerman Navy K130-class Corvette FGS LudwigshafenIndian Navy Talwar-class INS TrikandSeaOwl Naval Training Ship VN Partisan

Visitors wishing to embark any vessel should register in advance at the Ship Visits Office, which is located on the main Boulevard in the Concierge opposite Entrances N7 and S7. The exit to the Docks is located close to the Naval Theatre in the Naval Zone.

Book early to avoid disappointment!

focus on delivering a stronger experience to the exhibitors, the pavilion has received support from industry, government, and association/media partners.

GermanyThe German Pavilion benefits from guidance from the Group for Defence Technology Fairs (GWM), which formed in 1996 to focus on demonstrating the capabilities of the German defence technology industry at major international trade fairs.

The pavilion has expanded this year, reflecting the greater focus on international trade.

South KoreaKDIA, the promoter of the South Korean Pavilion, is a non-profit civilian organisation working

for the Ministry of National Defence to promote the Korean Defence Industry.

KDIA’s involvement has already seen an increase in the pavilion’s area from DSEI 2013.

Influential names will once again make an appearance, including Hyundai Heavy Industries, Kangnam, Vitzrocell and TCK Textiles.

Team Defence Australia (TDA)TDA promotes Australia’s

The world comes to DSEI 2015: 42 confirmed international pavilions

DSEI’s truly international scope enables companies and individuals to build relationships, forge partnerships and access new marketsDSEI brings key countries and entire geographical regions as well as specialist sectors within easy reach, all in one place

Philip Dunne MP, Minister of State for Defence Procurement, Ministry of Defence (pictured) will provide a Ministerial keynote address at 10.30 in West Theatre

General Sir Nicholas Carter CB CBE DSO ADC Gen, Chief of the General Staff of the British Army, will present a keynote address at 11.30 in East Theatre

General Sir Richard Barrons KCB CBE ADC Gen, Commander, Joint Forces Command UK, will deliver a keynote address at 14.00 in Security & Special Forces Theatre

AustraliaAustriaBelgiumBrazilBulgariaCanadaChileCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreece

Indian GovernmentIndian Private SectorIsraelItalyJapanJordanLatviaLithuaniaMalaysiaNorthern Defence Industries (NDI)NetherlandsNordicNorway

Offset IndiaPolandPortugalSerbiaSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTurkeyUKUkraineUSAWales

Participating international pavilions

innovative defence and security technologies, engaging the leaders, operators and capability experts of the Australian Defence Force and the technical expertise of the Australian industry.

Global customers benefit from the sustainable industry expertise within the Australian defence community and TDA has brought thriving companies to DSEI 2015.

Tomorrow’s DSEI highlights

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